Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Aug. 13-19
Thursday, August 13th
Yorkville Teen Lounge: Visit the library for a chill hangout space for teens ages 13 to 17 to relax, connect and have fun. Drop by the community room to use laptops, play games or just hang out in a laid-back environment. 11:00 a.m. Yorkville Library, 222 East 79th Street, New York, NY (212) 744-5824.
Friday, August 14th
The Observant Eye: Slow down, tap into your powers of observation and discover a work of art through close looking and discussion. No prior knowledge of art is necessary. All adult learners are welcome. 6:30 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 535-7710.
Saturday, August 15th
Devon Turnbull in the HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3: Join multi-disciplinary artist Devon Turnbull as he activates the immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Turnbull will play music specifically selected to be heard through his large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt. 1:00 p.m. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY (212) 849-8400.
Sunday, August 16th
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, August 17th
Peacock’s Love Island USA: Emmy Nominee Ariana Madix in Conversation: Join Emmy-nominated host of Love Island USA Ariana Madix for a deep-dive conversation about the breakout reality sensation that captivated millions this summer. 7:30 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.
Tuesday, August 18th
Curious About the Building: During these 30-minute guided experiences, the Guggenheim’s museum educators will provide insight into the building, reveal some of its many distinctive quirks and details, and encourage you to explore the architecture in creative ways. 2:00 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.
Wednesday, August 19th
Little Movers: Storytime: Join the NYPL with your toddler to share books, sing songs and explore movement. 10:15 a.m. 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street, New York, NY (212) 289-0908.