Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: May. 28-Jun. 3
Thursday, May 28th
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.
Friday, May 29th
Free Fishing at the Harlem Meer: Catch-and-release fishing at the Harlem Meer is free for families and individuals. The Harlem Meer is a thriving aquatic ecosystem that supports a wide variety of fish, waterfowl, turtles, plants and microorganisms. Some of the fish living in the Meer include large-mouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill sunfish, carp and chain pickerel. 10:00 a.m. Central Park, Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park North, New York, NY (212) 310-6600.
Saturday, May 30th
Art Cart: Families and visitors of all ages are invited to explore current exhibitions through communal artmaking in the galleries. Each month introduces a new activity and motivating question, guiding participants through a creative exploration of materials and ideas. 10:30 a.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.
Sunday, May 31st
Deaf Noise: Reframing the Art of Noise: Join Cooper Hewitt for a two-part afternoon program exploring how Deaf creatives use American Sign Language (ASL) to design musical and cultural experiences. Presented in conjunction with the “Art of Noise” exhibition, this program features a moderated conversation and a live performance that highlights Deaf perspectives. 1:00 p.m. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY (212) 849-8400.
Monday, June 1st
NYPL en Español: Bilingual Storytime: Join the 96th Street Library for Bilingual storytime in English and Spanish. You will sing songs, share books and learn Spanish words and phrases. 10:30 a.m. 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street, New York, NY (212) 289-0908.
Tuesday, June 2nd
Dance Fitness for Fun: Come to this low-pressure high-energy class with instructor Belen Orsini. 7:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center, 2180 First Avenue, New York, NY (212) 860-1383.
Wednesday, June 3rd
Ben Rhodes in Conversation with Alex Wagner: ‘All We Say — A History in 15 Speeches’: Join New York Times-bestselling author Ben Rhodes, former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, for a conversation exploring the history of America through its definitive political speeches — and his new book. 8:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.