Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jul.16-22
Thursday, July 16th
Emily Wilson with Sarah Ruhl: ‘The Odyssey’ Onscreen: Hear Wilson and Ruhl discuss The Odyssey’s path through Western culture — from ancient song to modern verse to Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.
Friday, July 17th
Guggenheim Art Camp: This week, campers will explore how artists use color to express ideas and emotions. Through close looking and creative exploration of the exhibitions “Carol Bove” and “Guggenheim Pop,” students will notice how colors interact, contrast and transform a work of art. 9:00 a.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.
Saturday, July 18th
Saturday Night Laughs in New York: Step into the spotlight at Rodney’s Comedy Club, the new home of live stand-up at the legendary Dangerfield’s — America’s oldest comedy club. Celebrate the rich tradition of stand-up comedy at this iconic venue where legends like Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Carrey once graced the stage. 8:00 p.m. Rodney’s, 1118 1st Avenue, New York, NY (212) 256-0961.
Sunday, July 19th
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. 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Central Park Boathouse, East Drive & East 74nd Street, New York, NY (347) 703-5554.
Monday, July 20th
Intern Insights: Join current Met undergraduate and graduate interns for thematic, interactive conversations about works of art in The Met collection. 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 535-7710.
Tuesday, July 21st
Carinn Jade celebrates ‘The Dahlia Suite’ with Kate Schumacher: Please join Barnes & Noble for a celebration of Jade’s latest novel. The author will be interviewed by Schumacher, her fellow host of the podcast “Pop Fiction Women,” with time for audience Q&A and book signing. 6:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 1550 3rd Avenue, New York, NY (212) 321-7563.
Wednesday, July 22nd
Family Program | Summer Design Series: Drop into the museum on Wednesdays in July to flex your creative muscles, imagine new possibilities, and take on fun design challenges as a family. 1:00 p.m. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY (212) 849-8400.