Out & About
Fri 1
Sweet Spot FestivalThe Pier, West 125th Street and Marginal Street
3 p.m.-9 p.m. Free.
The Riverside Park Community collaborates with Musical Direction to bring us Sweet Spot Festival. It’s a family-friendly music fest featuring a wide array of eclectic genres, including disco, house and afrobeat.
212-408-0219. www.riversideparknyc.org/ai1ec_event/sweet-spot-festival-aug-2015/?instance_id=4273
If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!Barnes & Noble, West 82nd Street and Broadway
11 a.m. Free.
A reading of a delightfully imaginative children’s book by Elise Parsley. One day, a little girl named Magnolia decides to bring an alligator to school for show and tell. Upon arrival, she quickly learns why this isn’t a good idea.
212-362-8835. store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4870676-0
Sat 2
First Annual Back 2 School Store: Ribbon CuttingNCJW’s Council House, 241 West 72nd St.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
For one day, the National Council of Jewish Women’s council house will be transformed into a back to school department store for financially disadvantaged children. RSVP at 646-884-9642.
www.ncjwny.org
Champions of Dignity: Humanism in Ferguson and BeyondNYSEC, 2 West 64th St.
11 a.m. Free.
A discussion about racial violence and oppression within the context of secular humanist philosophy. Please arrive at least one hour in advance.
212-874-5210 x 107. www.nysec.org/platform-8-2-15
Sun 3
One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard NixonBarnes & Noble, West 82nd and Broadway
7 p.m. Free.
Pulitzer- winning reporter Tim Weiner discusses his latest biography, covering the downfall of former president Richard Nixon.
212-362-8835. store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/88037-0
Captain Big Black BandSmoke Jazz & Supper Club, 2751 Broadway
7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $9 music charge, 3- course dinner available for $38.
Captain Black is a 16- piece jazz orchestra that performs each Monday at the Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. A must- see for any fan of big band music.
212-864-662. www.smokejazz.com/index.php/event-detail?eID=454
Mon 4
Conventional Sign Language: “Signed English”Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave.
11 a.m.-noon. Free.
The first of six sessions created to teach adults American Sign Language (ASL). Adults must commit to all six sessions in order to take the course.
212-870-1810. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/08/04/conversational-sign-language-signed-english
Canvass for Environmental Change in Our CityB’nai Jeshurun, 257 West 88th St.
6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Free.
Join Environmental Justice Hevra as they canvass business owners to gather information on commercial waste collection. Must RSVP in advance. To sign up, contact Les at lesjudd@aol.com
www.bj.org
Tue 5
Pier i Picture Show: Moonrise KingdomRiverside Park, Pier i at 70th Street
8:30 p.m. Free.
The weekly Pier i Picture Show continues with Moonrise Kingdom, an underrated Wes Anderson gem about two lovestruck preteens who flee their families to tame the great outdoors together.
www.riversideparknyc.org/ai1ec_event/pier-i-picture-show-11/?instance_id=4719
The Irish-American Writers and Artists SalonSymphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street
7 p.m. Free.
Irish-American artists come together to play music, recite poetry and perform comedy.
www.symphonyspace.org/event/6879/irish-american-writers-and-artists-salon
Wed 6
Retro Board Gaming for AdultsRiverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave.
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Checkers, Scrabble, Mahjong and more! If you’re passionate about board games, this is the event for you.
212-870-1810. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/08/06/retro-board-gaming-adults
Tony RomeNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza
6 p.m. Free.
Frank Sinatra stars in this late 60’s crime drama about a PI hired by a local millionaire to find his daughter’s stolen jewelry. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/08/06/film-tony-rome
Thu 7
Disney’s American LegendsRiverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave.
2:30 p.m. Free.
The Riverside Library presents four Disney- animated shorts about America’s greatest legends; John Henry, Casey Jones, Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan.
212-870-1810. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2015/08/07/movies-riverside-library-presents-disneys-american-legends
The Cannonball Legacy BandSmoke Jazz & Supper Club, 2751 Broadway
7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $40.
Jazz drumming legend Louis Hayes swings by the Smoke Jazz & Supper Club to collaborate with the Cannonball Legacy Band.
212-864-662. www.smokejazz.com/index.php/event-detail?eID=454