Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jan. 8-14
Thursday, Jan. 8
Shedding & Becoming: Journaling and Vision Board Curation for a Bright New Year: Join certified life coach Tanpreet “Tee” Saini, the Spark Your Health team, and community for a journaling workshop followed by a vision-boarding curation session. 6:30 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY. 212-415-5500.
Friday, Jan. 9
Works & Process Underground Uptown Dance Festival at Guggenheim: Choreographic Portrait: Courtney “Balenciaga” Washington with MasterZ at Work Dance Family and Parsons Dance Rotunda Dance Party: See a portrait of Black trans femme choreographer Courtney “Balenciaga” Washington—founder of the Kiki House of Juicy Couture, a leader of the House of Balenciaga, and founder of MasterZ at Work Dance Family. For nearly 40 years, Parsons Dance has brought joy to audiences worldwide. Led by David Parsons, the company is praised for its dancers’ athleticism and technical skill. 7 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., New York, NY. 212-423-3500.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Family Program | Design your Own Board Game: Come to Cooper Hewitt for this hands-on family activity where you design your own board game: Create a story for your game and choose from a variety of materials to make it. 11 a.m. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 E. 91st St., New York, NY. 212-849-8400.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Family Afternoon—Once Upon a Storytelling: Take inspiration from the exhibition “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” to create unique works of art. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; recommended for children ages 3–11 years. Materials are provided. 1 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY. 212-535-7710.
Monday, Jan. 12
Baby Storytime: Join a NYPL librarian for a storytime for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. There will be books, songs, and rhymes that foster valuable early literacy skills. It’s a great opportunity for bonding and also meeting other children and caregivers in the community. 10 a.m. 58th Street Library, 127 E. 58th St., New York, NY. 212-759-7358.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Meet with a Social Work Intern: Sign up for an informative one-on-one session aimed at helping you navigate social services and community resources. Whether you’re seeking assistance with benefits, healthcare, housing, or other essential needs, a social work intern will guide you through the process. 10 a.m. Yorkville Library, 222 E. 79th St., New York, NY. 212-744-5824.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
JM Journeys for Participants with Dementia and Their Care Partners: Participants with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners are invited to join this program, which encourages personal connections to original works of art and one another. Explore “Anish Kapoor: Early Works” through facilitated discussions, multi-sensory experiences, and art-making. 2 p.m. Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd Street, New York, NY. 212-423-3200.