Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jul. 16-22
Thursday, July 16th
Upper Yes Side’s Improv Show: Come see this NYC improv comedy team and its high-energy, unscripted comedy show. 7:00 p.m. Reverie Room, 163 West 72nd Street, New York, NY Reverieroomnyc@gmail.com.
Friday, July 17th
Friday Favs: Stop into the West Side Comedy Club to see lineups featuring comics from Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon and late night TV. Come early and eat dinner in the club beforehand from a full menu available from Playa Betty’s located right above the club. 10:00 p.m. West Side Comedy Club, 201 West 75th Street, New York, NY (646) 973-1300.
Saturday, July 18th
Travis Deverell signs and discusses ‘He Who Fights with Monsters’ with Jez Cajiao: Please join Barnes & Noble in welcoming Travis Deverell for a discussion, Q&A and signing of his book. The event will be held in tandem with bestselling LitRPG author Jez Cajiao. A purchase of the book from Barnes & Noble Upper West Side is required to join the signing line at this event. 3:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway, New York, NY (212) 362-8835.
Sunday, July 19th
From Match to Making: World Cup Final Screening: Join MAD for a fun-filled afternoon of family artmaking and cheering on the FIFA World Cup Final. Families will make their own football-themed “merch” and experience the excitement of the championship game on the big screen. 2:00 p.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Monday, July 20th
Yoga Class in Central Park: Come to Sheep Meadow for a recharging yoga class on the grass in Central Park. This yoga class features flowing movements with an emphasis on breathing and healthy pose alignment. 12:00 p.m. Meet in front of Le Pain Quotidien cafe inside Central Park, on the north side of Sheep Meadow, New York, NY (212) 310-6600.
Tuesday, July 21st
Summer at the Library: Family Movie: ‘Harriet the Spy’: Come to St. Agnes Library, where its summer theme is “What’s Your Story?” to view this month’s movie, where New Yorker Harriet’s dreams of being a spy and writer get her into a pickle with her classmates and friends. This film stars Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O’Donnell and Gregory Smith. 2:00 p.m. St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY (212) 621-0619.
Wednesday, July 22nd
Summer for the City: Kids, Teens, and Families: Chinese Arts Week: Theater Storytime With Grace Chang: Acclaimed author and performer Grace Chang offers a children’s Storytime reading of her book “Jin Jin the Dragon,” illustrated by Chong Chang. This is presented in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY (212) 875-5456.