Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Feb. 19-25
Thursday, Feb. 19
Toy Time!: Open Play for Little Ones: Come to the NYPL for a play time where children can meet new friends and work on refining fine motor skills while engaged in creative play. 11 a.m. 96th Street Library, 112 E. 96th St., New York, NY; 212-289-0908.
Friday, Feb. 20
Film at the Guggenheim: ‘Taking Venice’: During your Guggenheim visit, enjoy a screening of the art-caper documentary “Taking Venice,” which is free with admission. 3 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., New York, NY; 212-423-3500.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Date Night at The Met: Bring a friend, a partner or enjoy a solo evening of live music, drinks, unique programming, and 5,000 years of art. There will be drink specials and light fare in the American Wing Cafe, the Great Hall Balcony Cafe, and the Petrie Court Cafe. Met Members at the Dual level and above are welcome to enjoy a small-bites menu in the Balcony Lounge. 5 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY; 212-535-7710.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Dublin Guitar Quartet: Visit 92NY to see Dublin Guitar Quartet, the only classical guitar quartet dedicated entirely to contemporary music—with arrangements of works by Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and others. 2 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY; 212-415-5500.
Monday, Feb. 23
Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony: The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. This exhibition features a selection of photographs from the society’s archive as well as poetry created by its members. Visitors will also have the chance to experience the exhibition during an after-hours event featuring spoken-word performances as well as wine from Black-owned businesses. 9 a.m. The Arsenal Gallery, 830 Fifth Ave., at 64th Street, New York, NY; 212-360-8114.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
After School Art Explorers: Sculptural Purim Masks: Make a mask to celebrate Purim with fabric, found objects, buttons, and trim. This program is led by a museum educator and assisted by teen interns. 2:30 p.m. Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd Street, New York, NY; 212-423-3200.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
DIY Twine Tray at the NYPL: Come make a DIY twine tray out of some colorful string and cardboard. You can use the tray to hold any small items or possessions and customize it however you like. 11 a.m. 58th Street Library, 127 E. 58th St., New York, NY; 212-759-7358.