Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Dec. 11-17
Thursday, Dec. 11
On the Couch with Jonathan Adler and Rachel Federman: A series of conversations at the Museum of Arts and Design to accompany The Mad MAD World of Jonathan Adler, “On the Couch with Jonathan Adler” seats the celebrated potter and designer next to leading contemporary-design curators and critics. 6 p.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Friday, Dec. 12
Met Expert Talks at The Met Cloisters—Objects of Courtship: Take a closer look at unexpected objects that were once exchanged as tokens of love and affection in the courts of medieval Europe. Join Museum experts, including curators, conservators, 3 p.m. Met Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Dr., New York, NY (212) 923-3700.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: Calling all Swifties and theater lovers to the Reverie Room on Taylor Swift’s birthday while they perform songs from her new album. 7 p.m. Reverie Room, 163 W. 72nd St,, New York, NY Reverieroomnyc@gmail.com.
Sunday, Dec. 14
OrigamiUSA: December Special Folding Fun Session: Come to the American Museum of Natural History for all-day origami classes taught by OrigamiUSA. Class levels are dependent on folding ability. 10:30 a.m. American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 769-5100
Monday, Dec. 15
A Christmas Cabaret with Clint Carter and Friends: Visit The Triad for an evening of music, laughter, and holiday spirit in this cabaret show. Don’t miss this festive celebration featuring talented performances and joyous moments that will warm your heart this season. 7 p.m. Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY (212) 362-2590.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Rare Jazz on Film Series: A Jazz Potpourri: Visit the National Jazz Museum in Harlem for a potpourri of some of the greatest jazz moments ever captured on film. Among the artists featured will be John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Lennie Tristano, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and John Cage, Abbey Lincoln, Mary Lou Williams, and many more. 7 p.m. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, 58 W. 129th St., New York, NY (212) 348-8300.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Jazz+Wednesdays: Join the Folk Art Museum in the galleries while jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests play standards from the American Songbook. 1 p.m. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY (212) 595-9533.