Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Apr. 30-May 6
Thursday, April 30th
Bill Sofield: Conversation with a Design Legend: Join MAD for an evening with architectural designer Bill Sofield and design historian Daniella Ohad. The conversation will focus on Studio Sofield’s influential blending of architecture and interiors and designing the interiors for the conversion of New York’s landmark Flatiron Building into private residences. 6:00 p.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Friday, May 1st
Geraldine Brooks discusses and signs ‘Memorial Days’: Please join Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side in welcoming Geraldine Brooks for a discussion and signing of “Memorial Days.” A purchase of the book from the store is required to join the signing line at this event. Please call ahead and speak to a bookseller and reserve your copy. 7:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway, New York, NY (212) 362-8835
Saturday, May 2nd
University Glee Club of NYC Concert: Since 1894, alumni of countless universities and colleges have contributed to the UGC’s legacy of fellowship, choral tradition and musical artistry. On May 2nd, the UGC will be recorded live in concert for the first time in its long history. Under the direction of visionary conductor Francisco J. Núñez, the UGC will present a program spanning UGC’s diverse musical repertoire — classic choral favorites, lively Broadway melodies, original compositions commissioned by the UGC, and male vocal renditions of pop anthems. 8:00 p.m. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY (212) 864-5400.
Sunday, May 3rd
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, May 4th
Lincoln Center Presents: Community Blood Drive: Lincoln Center continues to work in partnership with New York Blood Center through community blood drives. Currently, there’s a critical need for blood donation. Donating blood is safe, easy and vital to those who need it, and every donation can save three lives. Stop by during the day or early evening hours. Help your fellow New Yorkers in need. 1:00 p.m. Lincoln Center, David Rubenstein Atrium, 1887 Broadway, New York, NY (212) 875-5456.
Tuesday, May 5th
Hamptons Summer Songbook Friendraiser: Join the Triad in support of LTV, local television in Easthampton, NY, with this one-night-only star-studded cabaret performance. The evening will feature the artists performing this summer in the Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea. 7:00 p.m. Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, New York, NY (212) 362-2590.
Wednesday, May 6th
Le Conversazioni: An Evening with Joyce Carol Oates: The author of more than 50 novels, as well as numerous volumes of poetry, short stories and nonfiction, and the winner of dozens of awards in the 60-plus years since she published her first book, Joyce Carol Oates is a living literary legend. In this conversation punctuated by film clips, she sits down with Antonio Monda, writer and the artistic director of the Rome Film Festival and the international literary festival Le Conversazioni, to discuss her life, career and boundary-pushing work. 7:00 p.m. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 485-9268.