Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Sept. 17 - 23
Thursday, September 17th
Annie Meyers-Shyer in Conversation with Katie Lee Biegel: ‘This Oak House’: Annie Meyers-Shyer, creator of the Instagram project @ThisOakHouse, talks to Emmy-winning chef Katie Lee Biegel about “This Oak House,” her new book that chronicles the years-long renovation of her family’s historic Los Angeles home. 8:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.
Friday, September 18th
Library Playdate: Children ages 2 to 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, September 19th
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, September 20th
Geno and Friends: Comedian Geno Bisconte will be performing at Rodney’s. 8:00 p.m. Rodney’s, 1118 1st Avenue, New York, NY (212) 256-0961.
Monday, September 21st
Bodyweight Power Circuit: This is a full-body circuit designed to build strength, power, endurance and confidence using just your bodyweight. Expect athletic movement, scalable progressions, and high-energy intervals that challenge every fitness level. 7:00 p.m. Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center, 348 East 54th Street, New York, NY (212) 754-5411.
Tuesday, September 22nd
Ellen Rachlin celebrates “Enheduanna’s Song From the Sands’: Come to Barnes & Noble where Rachlin will read some excerpts from her new book. There will be time for an audience Q&A, after which there will be an opportunity to get personalized signed copies. 6:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble Upper East Side, 1550 3rd Avenue, New York, NY (212) 321-7563.
Wednesday, September 23rd
Curious About the Building: During these 30-minute guided experiences, the Guggenheim’s museum educators will provide deep insight into the building, reveal some of its many distinctive quirks and details, and encourage you to explore the architecture in creative ways during your visit. 2:00 p.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.