Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Apr. 30-May 6

Thursday, April 30th

Opening Night Preview: New York International Antiquarian Book Fair: The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s New York International Antiquarian Book Fair has become the world’s leading antiquarian book fair in its 60+ years of existence. Once a year, exhibitors from across the world convene at New York City’s historic Park Avenue Armory, presenting a trove of materials including rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, photographs, prints, memorabilia and ephemera. Through May 3rd. 5:00 p.m. Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY (718) 292-7392.

Friday, May 1st

Symposium Revelations: New Perspectives on Sophie Rivera: Come to this symposium that brings together artists, scholars and curators to explore Sophie Rivera’s practice and her contributions to Nuyorican visual culture through panel conversations, a poetry activation inspired by her writings, and a live performance by Tabula Rasa Dance Theater. 4:00 p.m. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 831-7272.

Saturday, May 2nd

Clean-up: Riverkeeper Sweep/I Love My Park Day with EsplanadeFriends: Join EsplanadeFriends, Riverkeeper and Parks and Trails New York for a cleanup project at Andrew Haswell Green Park for the 15th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep. This location is one of a select number of official dual Riverkeeper Sweep + I Love My Park Day sites, bringing volunteers together to protect our waterways while caring for our parks and trails. 10:00 a.m. Andrew Haswell Green Park, 60th Street at the East River Esplanade, New York, NY eastriveresplanade@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 3rd

Bird Watching with Birding Bob: Join up with Birding Bob for a bird walk through some lesser-known areas in Central Park. This walk is led by native New Yorker Robert Candido, PhD, an expert on flora, fauna and birds in New York City. He has been leading groups for over 25 years and welcomes newcomers and experts. 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Central Park Boathouse, East Drive & East 74nd Street, New York, NY (347) 703-5554.

Monday, May 4th

Baby Lapsit Storytime: Join the NYPL for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. You will explore the joys of movement, books and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Yorkville Library, 222 East 79th Street, New York, NY (212) 744-5824.

Tuesday, May 5th

Jeanette Settembre launches her debut ‘Little Red Flags’: Mia De Luce is a successful, 25-year-old food writer with zest and appetite. She’s built her dream life in Manhattan while working at her family’s red sauce restaurant. But she’s missing one thing—love. Then, one thrilling weekend away in the Hamptons, she is seduced by a charismatic and attractive stranger named Ben Cohen. Caught up in the whirlwind romance, Mia ignores the little red flags she and others see. 6:00 p.m. The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street, New York, NY (212) 831-3554.

Wednesday, May 6th

Caryl Phillips with Radhika Jones: ‘Another Man in the Street’: Booker Prize finalist Caryl Phillips joins Radhika Jones, former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, for a conversation about his recent novel, “Another Man in the Street.” 7:30 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.