Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jul. 2-8
Thursday, July 2nd
Songs of America: Richard Julian’s Interstate 10: The New York Historical is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and opening of its Tang Wing for American Democracy with live music performances. Experience Richard Julian’s INTERSTATE 10 ft. Noé Socha, J Walter Hawkes, Chris Morrissey, and Dan Reiser, presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. 5:30 p.m. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 485-9268.
Friday, July 3rd
Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City: Silent Disco: For the fifth year in a row, Summer for the City’s Silent Disco returns to NYC’s largest outdoor dance floor. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live at Lincoln Center straight to your headphones, distributed free on-site. The featured guest on this night is Brooklyn-born/Puerto Rican-Panamanian DJ Bembona. 10:00 p.m. The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY (917) 275-6975.
Saturday, July 4th
Highlights Tour of St. John the Divine: Explore the many highlights of the Cathedral’s history, architecture, and artwork, from the Great Bronze Doors to the seven Chapels of the Tongues. Learn about the daily services, events, and programs that welcome and inspire visitors from around the world. 11:00 a.m. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.
Sunday, July 5th
FIFA Arena: Free Soccer in Central Park: Play soccer in Central Park this World Cup summer. FIFA Arena is a free, small-sided soccer pitch installed near Tavern on the Green in Central Park for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Open to all ages and abilities, the pitch runs June 10 through July 18. 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. West 67th Street, next to Tavern on the Green, New York, NY (415) 872-9910.
Monday, July 6th
Robinne Lee celebrates ‘Crash into Me’ with Tia Williams: Join Barnes & Noble Upper West Side in welcoming author and actress Robinne Lee to celebrate the release of her new novel. A purchase of the book from Barnes & Noble Upper West Side 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.
Tuesday, July 7th
Not Ripe Bananas: Come watch comics working out fresh material at the West Side Comedy Club. The jokes may be a bit green, but the comedians are not. This is a casual event with no cover charge or minimum spend. 8:00 p.m. West Side Comedy Club, 201 West 75th Street, New York, NY (646) 973-1300.
Wednesday, July 8th
Riverside Book Discussion Group: Come to the Riverside Library to discuss a book together. 1:30 p.m. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY (212) 870-1810.