Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jun. 11-17
Thursday, June 11th
Met Expert Talks—Arts of the Ancient Americas: Learn about objects from ancient Guatemala and hear stories of the important role they played in society. 3:00 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 535-7710.
Friday, June 12th
Library Playdate: Children ages 2 through 5 and their caregivers can visit the library for unstructured play. This is a great time for the librarian to get to know you and your little ones while also developing socialization and early literacy skills. 10:15 a.m. 58th Street Library, 127 East 58th Street, New York, NY (212) 759-7358.
Saturday, June 13th
SummerStage in Central Park: The Martinez Brothers / Wakyin / Luna Mar: Bronx DJ duo The Martinez Brothers, considered among the greatest of house music jockeys, who play everywhere from Randall’s Island to Belgium, will grace the stage. 6:00 p.m. Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, East 71st Street, New York, NY (212) 360-1399.
Sunday, June 14th
Queer Central Park Tour: Join Conservancy guides to examine the history of Central Park through a new lens as you explore the many areas that have been touched by and remain connected to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer plus communities. 10:00 a.m. Central Park, Bethesda Terrace, 72nd Street Cross Drive, New York, NY (212) 310-6600.
Monday, June 15th
Hillary Rodham Clinton in Conversation with David Remnick: First Lady, Senator, Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clintons sits down with The New Yorker’s David Remnick for a taping of The New Yorker Radio Hour to discuss the state of American life as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. 7:30 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.
Tuesday, June 16th
Baby Lapsit: Storytime: Join the 96th Street Library for a special time to bond with your little one and explore the joys of movement, books and songs. This event is for pre-walkers. 10:15 a.m. 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street, New York, NY (212) 289-0908.
Wednesday, June 17th
Mind’s Eye: Guggenheim Pop: The Guggenheim celebrates the ideas, people and art at the core of its mission by offering virtual and in-person Mind’s Eye programming designed for participants who are blind or have low vision. This month, visitors will explore the new exhibition “Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now,” which examines the museum’s history with Pop art and the movement’s enduring influence on artists today. 2:00 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.