Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: May. 14-20
Thursday, May 14th
Summer on the Hudson: Forest Bathing: The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground. 10:00 a.m. Riverside Park, River Run Playground, 83rd Street and Riverside Drive, New York, NY (212) 870-3070.
Friday, May 15th
Uptown Film Center Movie Night: ‘En el Séptimo Día’: Director Jim McKay will introduce his moving 2017 drama set in Sunset Park and following José, an undocumented Mexican immigrant and bicycle delivery worker who leads a local soccer team. This screening is part of Uptown Film Center’s ongoing series Tales of the Immigrant City. 6:30 p.m. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 485-9268.
Saturday, May 16th
Met Signs Tour—The Met Cloisters Gardens: This event is in American Sign Language only, without voice interpretation, for participants who are deaf or hard of hearing. Stroll through The Met Cloisters gardens and engage in conversations about art with a deaf educator. 1:00 p.m. Met Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY (212) 923-3700.
Sunday, May 17th
OrigamiUSA: May Special Folding Fun Session: Come to the American Museum of Natural History for origami classes taught by OrigamiUSA. These are formal classes so please be prepared to stay for the full two-hours. 10:30 a.m. American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 769-5100.
Monday, May 18th
Campus Arts Event: Pop Up Concert: Imani Winds: The French Connection: This Grammy-winning quintet presents a program spotlighting three composers shaped by French culture, jazz and folk traditions. 6:00 p.m. Columbia University, Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, New York, NY (212) 854-7799.
Tuesday, May 19th
Tone Up Tuesday: Come to this 45-minute total-body class that blends cardio and strength training to help you feel strong. This class can be done entirely with bodyweight, no equipment needed. Light weights, bands, or other equipment are optional for those who want an extra challenge. 6:00 p.m. Central Park Gardens, Community Room, 50 West 97th Street, New York, NY (212) NEW-YORK.
Wednesday, May 20th
Bound For Broadway: Now in its fifth year at the Triad, come see this monthly singer showcase for up-and-coming musical theater talent. Bound For Broadway presents an array of professional singers performing their best show-stopping numbers, with a special guest star from the Broadway stage headlining every performance. 7:00 p.m. Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, New York, NY (212) 362-2590.