Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: May. 7-13
Thursday, May 7th
¡VIVA PUEBLA! Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company: Through movement and music, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company brings the enduring traditions of Puebla to life for audiences of all ages. The performance celebrates the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when a small Mexican force triumphed against overwhelming odds, and honors the courage and resilience that helped reshape history in the Americas. 10:00 a.m. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 831-7272.
Friday, May 8th
Shabbat B’ivrit (Hebrew Speaking Shabbat Dinner) & Shabbat B’Ivrit After Dark: Come celebrate and enjoy Shabbat with other Hebrew speakers. Meet friends, enjoy Shabbat dinner and play games. There is something for everyone, and it is all in Hebrew. 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.
Saturday, May 9th
Free Yoga on the Lawn: IronStrength Yoga is back at Andrew Haswell Green Park. Please bring your own mat. 2:00 p.m. Andrew Haswell Green Park, 60th Street at the East River Esplanade, New York, NY eastriveresplanade@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 10th
Family Afternoon—Fun with Raphael!: Drop in for free, hands-on family fun to learn more about the artist Raphael. Join in on art making, tour artworks, make your own family portraits, and more. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome; but this is recommended for children ages 3 through 11 years. 1:00 p.m. Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 535-7710.
Monday, May 11th
Lisa Greenwald and Goldy Moldavsky celebrate the publication of their new Middle-Grade Books: Come to Corner Bookstore to celebrate Greenwald’s release of “Friend Group” and Moldavsky’s debut of “On the Road to Happy.” 6:00 p.m. The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street, New York, NY (212) 831-3554.
Tuesday, May 12th
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery: NYC Parks invites viewers to discover the oil paintings of Staten Island-based artist Sarah Yuster on view at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park. From Isabella Rossellini, champion of the Ramble in Central Park, to Myisha Humphrey, Staten Island nursery operations supervisor for NYC Parks, “Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices” features portraits of biological science professionals, ecological conservation activists and hobbyists. Through May 29th. 9:00 a.m. The Arsenal Gallery, 830 Fifth Avenue at 64th Street, New York, NY (212) 360-8114.
Wednesday, May 13th
Adult Studio Workshop: Drawing from Life: Color and the Figure: Explore a variety of sketching techniques and draw from a live figure model in this afternoon workshop taking place while the Museum is closed to the public. Inspired by artworks on view in the exhibition “Joan Semmel: In the Flesh,” learn about the use of line, form and color in representations of the figure. Participants will create a series of drawings from observation and play with composition and form to abstract the figure. 1:00 p.m. Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, NY (212) 423-3200.