Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Aug. 20 - 26
Thursday, August 20th
Late Shift: Block pARTy: This free end-of-summer block pARTy filled with live music, art making, games, food, and drinks will be all outside the Guggenheim. Inspired by “Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now,” 88th street will be transformed into your Pop playground. 5:00 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.
Friday, August 21st
Date Night at the Met: Every Friday and Saturday, The Met stays open late for Date Night. Stroll through the galleries, enjoy live music, take part in fun activities, and grab a drink or bite. 5:00 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 535-7710.
Saturday, August 22nd
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.
Sunday, August 23rd
Geno and Friends: Comedian Geno Bisconte will be performing with Mike Keegan, Keanu Thompson, Johnny Watson and Miguel Silva. 8:00 p.m. Rodney’s, 1118 1st Avenue, New York, NY (212) 256-0961.
Monday, August 24th
Sunset Yoga & Mocktails: Immerse yourself in a 60-minute Sunset Yoga class led by 92NY Personal Trainer, Dalit Agronin, that will guide you towards a combined state of relaxation and presence, as well as strength and flexibility. After class, spend some time with new or familiar friends and enjoy mocktails on the rooftop under the lights. 7:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.
Tuesday, August 25th
Free Weekly Run with Central Park Running Club: Improve your running performance and make new friends at the Central Park Running Club. If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can join this club every Thursday morning at the Loeb Boathouse. This event is open to runners of all levels. 6:30 a.m. Central Park Boathouse, East Drive & East 74nd Street, New York, NY (212) 310-6600.
Wednesday, August 26th
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.