Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Dec. 18-24
Thursday, Dec. 18
Chanukah Shopping Event at the Cooper Shop: Pet Portraits with Artist Ben Lenovitz: Join the Jewish Museum’s Cooper Shop for a Chanukah event with pet portrait artist Ben Lenovitz, who will create original paintings of your pet from cellphone photos. 1 p.m. Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd Street, New York, NY, 212-423-3200.
Friday, Dec. 19
Glow-In-the-Dark Chanukah Family Dinner: Join 92NY for a magical night of music, latkes, and light. The evening will begin with singing, candle lighting and blessings followed by a catered dinner, dancing, crafts, and of course, glow sticks galore. It will be led by Rebecca Schoffer, director of Jewish Family Life and Shababa. 5:30 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 212-415-5500.
Saturday, Dec. 20
Annual Toy Drive: Bring new, unwrapped toys or games for children between the ages of 3 and 12 to the St. Ignatius Loyola Parish House to benefit the children of St. Mary of the Assumption-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Benedict Parish on Staten Island. 9 a.m. Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Parish House, 980 Park Ave. New York, NY, 212-288-3588.
Sunday, Dec. 21
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, Dec. 22
Comedy Mob Mondays: Come experience some of the best standup comedy in NYC at Rodney’s Comedy Club. This open mic features both professional and up-and-coming comedians from the NYC comedy community. 7 p.m. Rodney’s, 1118 First Avenue, New York, NY, 212-256-0961.
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Curious About the Building?: In celebration of the Guggenheim Museum building’s 65th anniversary, meet for a journey through the building iconic architecture. The Guggenheim’s first director, Hilla Rebay, called upon Frank Lloyd Wright to create a truly unique home for what would be the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Since the building’s completion in 1959, it has continued to inspire curiosity and wonder in the thousands of visitors it welcomes daily. Free with admission. 2 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 212-423-3500.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
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 E. 96th St., New York, NY, 212-289-0908.