Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Apr. 2-8
Thursday, April 2nd
Symphony Space: Film: NT Live: The Audience (Encore): Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon “The Crown” was based on this hit play which was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions. 4:30 p.m. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY (212) 864-5400.
Friday, April 3rd
Randy Weston Centennial Celebration: African Rhythms Alumni Band: This event marks the centennial of NEA Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston, whose music connects jazz to African rhythm, history and spirit. 7:00 p.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street New York, NY (212) 721-6500.
Saturday, April 4th
‘The Bat’ New Stage Theatre: This darkly humorous contemporary Hungarian drama by Krisztina Tóth is about the disappearance of a child’s rubber bat from a kindergarten changing room that triggers escalating suspicion, resentment and outright hatred among adults in the classroom’s orbit. 8:00 p.m. New Stage Performance Space, 36 West 106th Street, New York, NY (212) 422-0028.
Sunday, April 5th
Easter Sunrise Service at Belvedere Castle: Join St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church for this annual service. Bring a thought, a poem, or a song to share. 6:10 a.m. Meet at 81st St and Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 362-3179.
Monday, April 6th
The 20s + 30s Matzah Pizza Party: Make matzah pizza and matzah s’mores using kitchen torches and a variety of kosher for Passover ingredients, enjoy wine and other refreshments, and schmooze. 7:00 p.m. Marlene Meyerson JCC, 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY (646) 505-4444.
Tuesday, April 7th
Open Play for Toddlers: Join the NYPL for a playdate and meet other caregivers as you explore developmentally appropriate play materials in a safe, warm and joyful environment. 11:00 a.m. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY (212) 870-1810.
Wednesday, April 8th
Comedy Idol: Come to this fast-paced stand-up comedy competition held at the West Side Comedy Club. Aspiring comedians perform their best material to win over judges and the crowd to compete for a spot in the club’s regular lineup. 7:00 p.m. West Side Comedy Club, 201 West 75th Street, New York, NY (646) 973-1300.