Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jul.30-Aug.5
Thursday, July 30th
Improv VS Improv: Your favorite improv teams go head-to-head in a full-contact competition. Over the course of one hilarious hour, teams will fight for the sacred title of Interim Monthly Improv Champion. 7:00 p.m. Reverie Room, 163 West 72nd Street, New York, NY Reverieroomnyc@gmail.com.
Friday, July 31st
Closer-Look Tour: Join the American Folk Art Museum for a tour of current exhibitions “Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists” and “Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States,” led by Gallery Guides. Please email education@folkartmuseum.org for free registration. 1:00 p.m. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY (212) 595-9533.
Saturday, August 1st
Family Workshop in Mandarin: Explore the exhibition “Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley,” and craft your own unique creature puppets. In this special Mandarin-language program, families will enjoy an interactive guided gallery tour followed by a hands-on art-making workshop. 10:30 a.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Sunday, August 2nd
Summer for the City: Street Dance Takeover: Beats, Battles and Breaking: This daylong celebration highlights multigenerational artists from New York City and beyond—featuring interactive performances that showcase the elements and evolution of Hip-Hop and an African street dance workshop. 2:00 p.m. Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY (212) 875-5456.
Monday, August 3rd
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, August 4th
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, August 5th
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. 1:00 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.