Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Mar. 5-11
Thursday, March 5
Tax Preparation with AARP: AARP’s free income tax preparation program is an IRS-certified and -supervised program offering tax services. Please review AARP’s tax prep requirements to see if you qualify. Appointments are required, so please call 914-363-8510 to book. 10:15 a.m. 58th Street Library, 127 E. 58th St., New York, NY; 212-759-7358.
Friday, March 6
Teen Fridays (Ages 15–18): Come to The Met to join in teen-centered activities planned by teens. This is a place for teens to be creative, have snacks, and meet other teens with similar and different interests. 4:30 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, NY; 212-535-7710
Saturday, March 7
Art Cart: Families and visitors of all ages are invited to explore works on view at The Guggenheim through communal art-making in the galleries. This month, the museum takes inspiration from Oskar Kokoschka and the avant-garde in “Collection in Focus | Modern European Currents” and considers how art connects to our dreams, aspirations, and visions for the future. 10:30 a.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., New York, NY; 212-423-3500.
Sunday, March 8
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, March 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, March 10
Linda Stasi reads from her latest, ‘The Descendant’: This historical fiction novel tells the story of the family that possibly inspired “The Godfather”—except this story doesn’t begin with a small robbery in New York. Instead, “The Descendant” begins with a big, blooming love in the tiny town of Lucca Sicula, Sicily. Told through the lives of the strong Italian women who fought against impossible odds, this historically inspired narrative introduces a whole cast of fascinating characters. 6 p.m. The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Ave., at 93rd Street, New York, NY; 212-831-3554.
Wednesday, March 11
Adult Studio Workshop: Handbuilding Ceramics: Explore and discuss ancient ceramic objects in the galleries while the Museum is closed to the public during this two-session workshop taught by artist and educator Hollie Ecker. 11 a.m. Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd Street, New York, NY; 212-423-3200.