Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Dec. 25-31
Thursday, Dec. 25
Film at Lincoln Center: Father Mother Sister Brother: Come to Film at Lincoln Center to view this winner of the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion, Jim Jarmusch’s perceptive study in familial dynamics, which stars Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore, Luka Sabbat, Tom Waits, and Charlotte Rampling. 1:15 p.m. Film at Lincoln Center, Walter Reade Theater, 165 W. 65th St., New York, NY, 212-875-5601.
Friday, Dec. 26
Carlos Henriquez Nonet: Bassist and composer Carlos Henriquez returns to Dizzy’s Club with his award-winning nonet to perform music from his latest album, “A Nuyorican Tale.” A standout member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Henriquez blends jazz with the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Caribbean traditions, honoring his roots and the rich cultural legacy of New York’s Nuyorican community. 9 p.m. Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, 212-258-9595.
Saturday, Dec. 27
‘Cinderella Samba’ —Marionette Theater: “Cinderella Samba” is an original story and marionette production created by City Parks Foundation’s Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. This contemporary twist on a classic fairy tale will transport you to the lush landscapes of Brazil, where Cinderella, with the help of her fairy godmother, attends Rio de Janeiro’s biggest Carnival gala. Shows at 11 a.m. Central Park, Swedish Cottage, near West Drive and 79th Street, New York, NY, 212-988-9093.
Sunday, Dec. 28
Adult Board and Card Games: All bridge, mahjongg and tabletop game players can join the NYPL for two hours of gaming fun. 2:30 p.m. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY, 212-870-1810.
Monday, Dec. 29
Vertical Tour: On this tour of St. John the Divine, climb more than 124 feet through spiral staircases to the top of the world’s largest cathedral. Explore the stories of the stained-glass windows and sculpture and study the grand architecture of the Cathedral. 2 p.m. Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave., at 112th Street, New York, NY, 212-316-7540.
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Storytime at the Met Cloisters—Holidays: Join Met educators for picture-book readings in English and Spanish connected to objects at The Met Cloisters and its uptown community. This event is recommended for families with children ages 18 months to 6 years. 11:30 a.m. Met Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Dr., New York, NY, 212-923-3700.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Hot Fix Sideshow: Ball Drop: Visit the Triad for a night of fire eating, sword swallowing, high flying, and confetti-covered shenanigans by Coney Island’s favorite troupe of danger weirdos. The show culminates in a never-before-seen in-person ball drop. 10 p.m. Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY, 212-362-2590.