Upper West Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Sept. 3 - 9
Thursday, September 3rd
Thursday Favs: Stop into the West Side Comedy Club to see lineups featuring comics from Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon and late night TV. Come early and eat dinner in the club beforehand from a full menu available from Playa Betty’s located right above the club. 7:00 p.m. West Side Comedy Club, 201 West 75th Street, New York, NY (646) 973-1300.
Friday, September 4th
ArtsLab: Ceramic Superpower Shoe: Join 2024 MAD Artist Studios alumna Michelle Im for a hands-on workshop inspired by the forthcoming exhibition “Nike: Form Follows Motion,” exploring how footwear can tell stories of innovation, identity and personal expression. 4:00 p.m. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY (212) 299-7777.
Saturday, September 5th
I Love New York: Spotlight on the City: Celebrate New York City with a special tour to learn how the Cathedral and city serve as places of diversity, tolerance and human achievement. Hear stories of New York’s immigrants, inventors, and artists who have helped shape the city and the world. 1:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY (212) 316-7540.
Sunday, September 6th
Eric Eaton at Rodney’s: Come watch this comedy magician who can be seen on the hit TV show “Masters of Illusion.” Easton has won a Merlin Award for Outstanding Comedy and Magic. 7:30 p.m. Rodney’s, 1118 1st Avenue, New York, NY (212) 256-0961.
Monday, September 7th
Bird Watching with Birding Bob: Join up with Birding Bob for a bird walk through some lesser-known areas in Central Park. This walk is led by native New Yorker Robert Candido, PhD, an expert on flora, fauna and birds in New York City. He has been leading groups for over 25 years and welcomes newcomers and experts. 8:30 a.m. Strawberry Fields, 72nd Street and Central Park West, New York, NY (347) 703-5554.
Tuesday, September 8th
West Side Republican Club Meeting: Bruce Bechtol Jr.: This former top intelligence officer for Northeast Asia at the Pentagon will give away free copies of his book, “Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership Between Iran and North Korea.” 7:00 p.m. The Jewish Center, 131 West 86th Street, New York, NY
Wednesday, September 9th
Jazz+Wednesdays: Join the Folk Art Museum in the galleries while jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests play standards from the American Songbook. 1:00 p.m. American Folk Art Museum, 2 Lincoln Square, New York, NY (212) 595-9533.