Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: May. 28-Jun. 3
Thursday, May 28th
Astronomy Live: When A Star is Born: In this Astronomy Live, join Héctor G. Arce, professor in the Department of Astronomy at Yale University, as he guides you on an immersive journey through the molecular clouds of our galaxy. 7:00 p.m. American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 769-5100.
Friday, May 29th
New York Hysterical: Stand-up Comedy: Enjoy an early-bird hour of comedy with acclaimed NYC stand-ups. Host Tom Delgado—a comedian, actor, tour guide, and New York City history buff—leads a night of laughs at the Museum. 6:00 p.m. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 485-9268.
Saturday, May 30th
Family Saturdays at the NYC Ballet: Join these interactive presentations featuring excerpts from New York City Ballet’s diverse repertory performed by Company dancers and members of the NYCB Orchestra. Megan Fairchild, Principal Dancer and Family Saturdays Creative Director, hosts the programs, offering insight on choreography, music and dancers. 11:00 a.m. Lincoln Center, David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY (212) 496-0600.
Sunday, May 31st
Menuhin’s Table Read at West Side Comedy Club: Come listen to a table read of actor-writer-comedian Menuhin Hart’s “Keep the Book Clean.” 3:00 p.m. West Side Comedy Club, 201 West 75th Street, New York, NY (646) 973-1300.
Monday, June 1st
Bloomingdale Art Class: Join the NYPL for an evening of artistry, where its collection will be the inspiration. This weekly program will begin with a short discussion of various techniques and styles that will culminate in a craft project. All materials will be provided and titles will be available for checkout. 5:00 p.m. Bloomingdale Library, 150 West 100th Street, New York, NY (212) 222-8030.
Tuesday, June 2nd
Thalia Book Club: Ann Patchett, ‘Whistler’: The Pulitzer Prize–nominated author launches her new novel, “Whistler.” She will be in conversation with Amor Towles (“A Gentleman in Moscow”), with a reading from the novel performed by Becky Ann Baker (“Girls”). 7:00 p.m. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY (212) 864-5400.
Wednesday, June 3rd
Brad Gooch Celebrates ‘Good Morning Moon’ with Bill Goldstein: Please join Barnes & Noble Upper West Side in welcoming Brad Gooch to celebrate the release of “Good Morning Moon” with Bill Goldstein. 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.