Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Sept. 24 - 30

Thursday, September 24th

Writers and Artists Respond: Arlene Shechet: Walk through the exhibition “Modernity and Opulence: Women of the Wiener Werkstätte,” on view through November 15, with Jewish Museum collection artist Arlene Shechet, a ceramicist whose work has revolutionized contemporary engagement with the medium. 6:30 p.m. Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Avenue at 92nd Street, New York, NY (212) 423-3200.

Friday, September 25th

David Rubenstein in Conversation with Cal Ripken, Jr.: ‘Inside the Owner’s Box’: David Rubenstein — bestselling author and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles — offers a rare look inside the highest levels of professional sports in a conversation about his new book. Joining Rubenstein as moderator is former Baltimore Orioles great, Hall of Famer and all-time “Iron Man,” Cal Ripken Jr. 7:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY (212) 415-5500.

Saturday, September 26th

Stroller Hour: One Saturday each month, families with children ages 5 and under are invited to enjoy the museum for an hour before it opens to the public. Experience the rotunda exhibition in a welcoming environment and explore works on view through an interactive gallery activity. 9:30 a.m. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY (212) 423-3500.

Sunday, September 27th

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, September 28th

Bilingual Storytime: English/Spanish: Come to the NYPL to sing songs, share books and learn some Spanish words and phrases. This storytime is for children up to 5 years old. 10:30 a.m. 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th Street, New York, NY (212) 289-0908.

Tuesday, September 29th

Yorkville Teen Lounge: Visit the library for a space for teens ages 13 to 17 to relax, connect and have fun. Drop by the community room to use laptops, play games or just hang out in a laid-back environment. 3:30 p.m. Yorkville Library, 222 East 79th Street, New York, NY (212) 744-5824.

Wednesday, September 30th

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Meeting: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been an active ministry at St. Ignatius Loyola since 1865. SVdP has continued serving neighbors in need through several wars, the Great Depression, and the September 11th attacks. Meetings begin with a prayer and spiritual reflection, followed by an agenda of items geared toward service toward the poor. 7:00 p.m. St. Ignatius Loyola, Parish House, 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY (212) 288-3588.