Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: May. 21-27
Thursday, May 21st
Central Park Highlights Running Tour: Go on a historical journey along the winding paths of Central Park’s most famous attractions. See Bethesda Fountain, The Mall, Strawberry Fields and many more. 7:30 a.m. Central Park, José Julián Martí Statue, West 59th Street & Center Drive, New York, NY (212) 310-6600.
Friday, May 22nd
Met Expert Talks at The Met Cloisters—Gothic Design: Marvel at the intricate designs and masterful craftsmanship of Gothic art seen in The Met Cloisters galleries, inspired by the exhibition “Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship” on view at The Met Fifth Avenue. 3:00 p.m. Met Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY (212) 923-3700.
Saturday, May 23rd
Pre-College Orchestra Conducted by Adam Glaser | Beyond the Stars: Music of Film and Imagination: Juilliard LIVE was launched in 2021 under the leadership of President Damian Woetzel, expanding access for audiences around the world to Juilliard performances through livestreams and on-demand video. Juilliard LIVE streams nearly 700 performances each year, with new on-demand programs regularly added to the accessible library of content. 1:00 p.m. Juilliard School, 155 West 65th Street, New York, NY (212) 799-5000.
Sunday, May 24th
The Fire Inside: A Conversation with Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad and Dean Winnie Varghese: Join in a conversation between the Very Reverend Winnie Varghese and Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, followed by a book signing. “The Fire Inside” brings the voices of Audre Lorde and James Baldwin into conversation with the wisdom of the Dharma, illuminating new pathways toward justice and liberation. 1:00 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.
Monday, May 25th
Multi-Faith Mondays: Folks of all faiths gather weekly at Columbus Circle to stand in solidarity and bear moral witness for democracy. Each vigil is hosted by a different faith community or interfaith coalition. 5:30 p.m. USS Maine Monument, southwest corner of Central Park, New York, NY (212) 362-3179.
Tuesday, May 26th
Trey Sager launches his new book ‘Pretend I’m Not Here’: ”Pretend I’m Not Here” is a book of short stories that features characters struggling with sex, identity and meaning in a world collapsing around them. 6:00 p.m. The Corner Bookstore, 1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street, New York, NY (212) 831-3554.
Wednesday, May 27th
Mystery and Wonder Exhibition Gallery Tour: Visit the Library for the Performing Arts for a free, guided tour of its new exhibition on the golden age of magic, “Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City.” This staff-led tour highlights the major collectors and magicians linked to New York City from the 1870s to the 1930s. 11:00 a.m. New York Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY (917) 275-6975.