Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Feb. 5-11
Thursday, Feb. 5
Symposium—Journey to the Cyclades: Exploring the Early Cycladic Culture of Greece: Join a multi-disciplinary, international group of scholars for a symposium held in conjunction with the display of the Leonard N. Stern Collection of Cycladic Art on loan from Greece and on view at The Met. The display is the result of a historic 50-year partnership between The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Ministry of Culture of the Hellenic Republic, and the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens. 10:30 a.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 212-535-7710.
Friday, Feb. 6
Nintendo Switch Hour: Join the NYPL every Friday for gaming with a Nintendo Switch. Snacks will be provided. This event is intended for library attendees aged 13 to 18. 3:30 p.m. 96th Street Library, 112 E. 96th St., New York, NY, 212-289-0908.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Works & Process: Miami City Ballet: Alexei Ratmansky: Miami City Ballet presents a preview of choreographer Alexei Ratmansky’s new work before its premiere. Artistic director Gonzalo Garcia will also moderate a discussion. 3 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 212-423-3500.
Sunday, Feb. 8
NEXUS Big Game Day Celebration: Come watch the Super Bowl with NEXUS, the 92nd Street Y’s club for adults in their 50s and 60s interested in expanding their social networks. Enjoy the game with great food, an open bar and a massive screen. 6 p.m. Redeemer Church, 150 E. 91st St., 10th floor, New York, NY, 212-415-5500.
Monday, Feb. 9
Baby Lapsit Storytime: Join the Yorkville Library for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. Explore the joys of movement, books, and songs and build early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. This event is best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. 11:30 a.m. Yorkville Library, 222 E. 79th St., New York, NY, 212-744-5824.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
After School Art Explorers: Expressive Portrait Paintings: Use tempera paint and bright strokes of color to paint a portrait inspired by the vibrant artwork of Gertrud Kauders. Preschoolers and elementary school-aged children are invited to explore and create during these drop-in Tuesday-afternoon sessions. 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. 11
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.