Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: May. 21-27
Thursday, May 21st
Cardio Circuit Blast: This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance. 6:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, 2180 First Avenue, New York, NY (212) 860-1383.
Friday, May 22nd
Collection Tours: Spend an hour in deep exploration of one area of The Met collection. A printed schedule of daily tour topics is available onsite. 11:00 a.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 535-7710.
Saturday, May 23rd
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.
Sunday, May 24th
Bring Your Own (Chess) Board: Join the Guggenheim for an afternoon of the centuries-old strategy game of chess in Café Rebay. Bring your own board and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a relaxed setting overlooking Central Park. 3:00 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.
Monday, May 25th
Yorkville Writing Circle: Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting, write amongst local writers with weekly prompts, and give and get feedback. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. 4:30 p.m. Yorkville Library, 222 East 79th Street, New York, NY (212) 744-5824.
Tuesday, May 26th
Trey Sager launches his new book ‘Pretend I’m Not Here’: ”Pretend I’m Not Here” is a book of short stories that features characters struggling with sex, identity and meaning in a world collapsing around them. 6:00 p.m. The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street, New York, NY (212) 831-3554.
Wednesday, May 27th
Little Movers: Storytime: Join the NYPL with your toddler to share books, sing songs and explore movement. 10:15 a.m. 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street, New York, NY (212) 289-0908.