Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Sept. 17 - 23
Thursday, September 17th
Dr. Beth Ricanati + Stephanie Butnick: ‘The Braided Prescription’: Join the Strand for an event with board-certified internist and author Dr. Beth Ricanati, discussing her new book. 7:00 p.m. Strand at Columbus, 450 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY (212) 473-1452.
Friday, September 18th
Juilliard415: Shakespeare Restored: Music From the London Theaters: Part of the Juilliard Fall Festival, this program celebrates Shakespeare in the decades following the Restoration, when London’s stages reopened under Charles II and his plays were reborn with music at their heart. 7:30 p.m. Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway, New York, NY (212) 799-5000.
Saturday, September 19th
Discoveries from Nike’s Design Universe: Join Glenn Adamson, curator of MAD’s fall exhibition “Nike: Form Follows Motion,” and Nick Schonberger, senior director, relationships & culture, Nike Brand Communications, to hear untold stories and surprising discoveries surfaced during the development of the first ever exhibition dedicated to a comprehensive history of Nike’s global impact on design, innovation, sport and society at large. 4:00 p.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Sunday, September 20th
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze Sundays: Join the Amateur Astronomers Association to view the sun safely through solar-filtered telescopes at Pier i. 1:00 p.m. Pier i, Riverside Park South, West 70th Street, New York, NY (212) 870-3089.
Monday, September 21st
Vinyasa Yoga Class in Central Park: Come to Sheep Meadow for a recharging yoga class on the grass in Central Park. This class features flowing movements with an emphasis on breathing and healthy pose alignment. 12:00 p.m. Meet in front of Le Pain Quotidien cafe inside Central Park, on the north side of Sheep Meadow, New York, NY (212) 310-6600.
Tuesday, September 22nd
Astronomy Live: Grand Tour of the Universe: Join Assistant Director of the Hayden Planetarium Brian Abbott for a journey through the observable universe, from our home on Earth to the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Using OpenSpace visualization software, explore the scale and structure of our cosmic neighborhood and discover planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects along the way. 7:00 p.m. American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and Central Park West, New York, NY (212) 769-5100.
Wednesday, September 23rd
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. 1:00 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.