Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jan. 22-28
Thursday, Jan. 22
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. 8:30 a.m. Central Park Boathouse, East Drive & East 74nd Street, New York, NY, 347-703-5554.
Friday, Jan. 23
Free Fishing at the Harlem Meer: Catch-and-release fishing at the Harlem Meer is free for families and individuals. The Harlem Meer is a thriving aquatic ecosystem that supports a wide variety of fish, waterfowl, turtles, plants, and microorganisms. Some of the fish living in the Meer include large-mouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp, and chain pickerel. 10 a.m. Central Park, Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park North, New York, NY, 212-310-6600.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Art Cart: Gabriele Münter: Explore works on view at the Guggenheim through communal art-making in the galleries. This month, be inspired by the bold landscape paintings in “Gabriele Münter: Contours of a World” and experiment with drawing, line, and color to show a place that has shaped who you are. Art Cart takes place every Saturday. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 212-423-3500.
Sunday, Jan. 25
Marc Shaiman in Conversation with Nathan Lane: Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner: Award-winning composer and co-lyricist Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Sister Act, Smash and many others) joins fellow Tony Award winner Nathan Lane for a look behind the curtain of life on Broadway, in Hollywood, and on television, with a conversation about Shaiman’s new memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner. 7 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 212-415-5500.
Monday, Jan. 26
Musical Mondays: Whether you play the piano, ukulele, or guitar, love singing with friends or want to learn how to play any of the above, Musical Mondays are the place for you. Musical instruments and recording equipment are available for you to use. This event is for 13-to-18-year-olds. 2:30 p.m. 67th Street Library, 328 E. 67th St., New York, NY, 212-734-1717.
Tuesday, Jan. 27
After School Art Explorers: Magical Landscapes: Celebrate nature and the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat by making nature-inspired wax-resist watercolor paintings. 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 Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, NY, 212-423-3200.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
Little Movers: Storytime: Join the library 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.