Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Nov. 20-26
Thursday, Nov. 20
LCT3 x SEAVIEW present “The Comedy Series: Ego Nwodim”: Actress, producer, and host Ego Nwodim was recently recognized by Variety as part of their New York Women’s Impact Report for her trailblazing work across multiple entertainment platforms. During her seven-year tenure on “Saturday Night Live,” she established herself as a groundbreaking voice in comedy and earned NAACP nominations in both 2024 and 2025 for her work on the show. 8:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Theater, 150 W. 65th St., New York, NY (212) 239-6277.
Friday, Nov. 21
20s + 30s Friendsgiving Shabbat Dinner: With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, gather with good friends and good food and remember the things for which we can be thankful. After dinner, kick back with wine and a classic game night. 7 p.m. Marlene Meyerson JCC, 334 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY (646) 505-4444.
Saturday, Nov. 22
21st Annual NYC Short Film Festival: This festival celebrates the short form by showcasing films from around the world in two programs. The competition categories include: drama, comedy, documentary, animation, international, LGBTQ+, and student. 1 p.m. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY (212) 864-5400.
Sunday, Nov. 23
In A Perfect World . . . Cabaret: Mariah Elle Kane, Olivia Jane, and Michael Louis Curcio take the stage with favorites from “Gypsy,” “The Notebook,” “Wicked,” “Songs for a New World,” “Bridges of Madison County,” and more. 2:30 p.m. Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY (212) 362-2590.
Monday, Nov. 24
Stroller Tour of Designing Motherhood: Join the Museum of Arts and Design for a morning tour of “Designing Motherhood: Things That Make and Break Our Births,” when MAD is closed to the public. Designed for parents, caregivers, and their youngest museum lovers, the stroller tour gives families the opportunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition with MAD Associate Curator Elizabeth Koehn. 11 a.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Viva la revolución: Spain and Revolutionary America: Join historian Marie Arana to learn how Spain was involved in the colonies’ fight for independence, from 1776 to the siege of Yorktown, and their broader role in the Americas during this era of revolution. Marie Arana served as the inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress and is the author of multiple prizewinning books. 6:30 p.m. New-York Historical, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 485-9268.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
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 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.