Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Oct. 1 - 7
Thursday, October 1st
NYPL After School: This is a free drop-in program for kids ages 6 through 12 that takes place after regular school hours. Join tutors and Teen Reading Ambassadors for homework help, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM and enrichment activities—and even snacks. No need to register, everything is free. 3:00 p.m. Riverside Library, 127 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY (212) 870-1810.
Friday, October 2nd
Rivet Dating Show: Rivet is bringing its one-of-a-kind live dating show to West Side Comedy Club, hosted by comedian Dara Jemmott. The audience has one very important job: decide if two singles belong together. 10:00 p.m. West Side Comedy Club, 201 West 75th Street, New York, NY (646) 973-1300.
Saturday, October 3rd
Family Studio: Patterns in Motion: Inspired by the movement, patterns and design that will be on view in “Nike: Form Follows Motion,” this hands-on Family Studio workshop with 2023 Artist in Residence Jacquelyn Strycker invites families to explore low-tech screen printing and create their own custom tote bags and T-shirts. 10:30 a.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Sunday, October 4th
NiCori Youth Cabaret Showcase Fundraiser: Join in an afternoon celebrating the next generation of talent. The NiCori Youth Cabaret Showcase features a group of young performers sharing songs on stage. 2:00 p.m. Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, New York, NY (212) 362-2590.
Monday, October 5th
Submarines and Ironclads: The Confederate Technology That Almost Won the Civil War: In this conversation, Harold Holzer, Manhattan Borough Historian, Jonathan F. Fanton Director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, and Craig L. Symonds, professor of history emeritus at the United States Naval Academy, will explore how these extraordinary innovations challenged the Union’s naval dominance and hinted at a future of industrialized warfare that would reshape military conflict long after the Civil War ended. 6:30 p.m. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 485-9268.
Tuesday, October 6th
Carly Kuhn celebrates ‘Character Study’ with Debbie Millman: Please join Barnes & Noble Upper West Side in welcoming Carly Kuhn to celebrate the release of her new book. 7:00 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway, New York, NY (212) 362-8835.
Wednesday, October 7th
SurRound: The Earth Remembers: This 2026 installment of Musica Sacra’s immersive SurRound events takes place in the gothic nave of the Cathedral, with singers in motion throughout the placement of the audience under Gaia, a massive orb 23 feet in diameter depicting the Earth using NASA imagery, revolving and illuminated from within. 7:30 p.m. Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.