Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Feb. 26-Mar. 4
Thursday, Feb. 26
Teen Drop-In: Drawing Studio: Join in an open drawing studio inspired by the new exhibition “Art of Noise.” Come enjoy snacks, a live DJ set with Building Beats, an exhibition tour, and plenty of drawing supplies. Each participant will receive a sketchbook to take home. 4:30 p.m. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 E. 91st St., New York, NY; 212-849-8400.
Friday, Feb. 27
Zumba Gold: This low-impact workout is set to a fusion of Latin, international, and popular music dance themes, creating an effective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that challenge both the heart and muscles. 9 a.m. Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center, 348 E. 54th St., New York, NY; 212-754-5411.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Save the Last Dance for Me: A part of the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival in New York, this revival of the nearly forgotten Italian folk dance Polka Chinata, “Save the Last Dance for Me” reimagines tradition with a contemporary flair. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. L’Alliance New York, 22 E. 60th St., New York, NY; 212-355-6100.
Sunday, March 1
Sight and Sound: Leon Botstein and The Orchestra Now: In “Sight and Sound,” The Orchestra Now explores the parallels between orchestral music and the visual arts. Each performance includes a discussion with conductor and music historian Leon Botstein featuring on-screen exhibition images and live musical excerpts, a full performance of the works, and an audience Q&A. 2 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY; 212-535-7710.
Monday, March 2
Arts and Processes: Join the NYPL for a mix of open-ended art-making and set projects for children ages 4 to 12. 4 p.m. 67th Street Library, 328 E. 67th St., New York, NY; 212-734-1717.
Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday Movie Matinée: Come to the NYPL to view the 2002 crime thriller “Road to Perdition,” starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. 1 p.m. 58th Street Library, 127 E. 58th St., New York, NY; 212-759-7358.
Wednesday, March 4
Curious About the Building?: In celebration of the building’s 65th anniversary, meet for a journey through the Guggenheim’s 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.