Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Jun. 18-24
Thursday, June 18th
Stonewall Chorale Pride Concert in Collaboration with MIZU: This Pride season, music becomes a force for visibility and unity as the Stonewall Chorale—the nation’s first LGBTQAI+ choir—is joined by groundbreaking queer cellist/composer MIZU for a concert that celebrates diversity, creativity and resilience. The immersive program, led by Artistic Director Cynthia Powell, combines the 70-member mixed-voice Chorale, live cello, large-format video projections and prerecorded soundscapes. 7:30 p.m. St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY (212) 362-3179.
Friday, June 19th
Juneteenth Picnic: Inspired by the history of African American communal resilience, resistance and shared joy; this event is outdoors, family-friendly, and open to all. There will be DJ Stormin’ Norman spinning and snacks, all for free in the gardens. Bring a blanket and your own picnic favorites. 2:00 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.
Saturday, June 20th
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze Saturdays: Join the Amateur Astronomers Association for views of the evening skies through their telescopes at Pier I. Events are free; but may be canceled due to clouds and bad weather. 8:00 p.m. Pier I, Riverside Park South, West 70th Street, New York, NY (212) 870-3089.
Sunday, June 21st
Activism in Central Park Tour: Conservancy guides will lead you in the literal footsteps of famed social activists, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as lesser-known ones, and share how these trailblazers have shaped the story of Central Park as a democratic space where people feel empowered to use their voice and take a stand. 2:00 p.m. Central Park, West 72nd Street and Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 310-6600.
Monday, June 22nd
Dutch Roots: Art, Innovation, and the Creation of New York: Join Russell Shorto, Director of the New Amsterdam Project at The New York Historical and co-curator of the “Old Masters, New Amsterdam” exhibition, for a lecture about the global forces that shaped Manhattan. 6:30 p.m. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 485-9268.
Tuesday, June 23rd
Bodyweight Blast: Come to this 45-minute class of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. 8:00 a.m. Riverside Park, 102nd Street Field House, 102nd Street and Riverside Drive, New York, NY (212) 870-3070.
Wednesday, June 24th
Family Storytime: Join the NYPL for songs and favorite read-aloud books at this series that’s fun for the whole family. This event is for young children of all ages and ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. 10:30 a.m. St. Agnes Library, 444 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY (212) 621-0619.