City Week: September 3 – 9, 2010
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Shilpa Agrawal
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Chair Pilates—This class, open to senior citizens, is being led by Laura Shapiro, dancer, choreographer and Pilate’s instructor. DOROT, 171 W. 85th St., 212-769-2850; 10:30-11:20 a.m., Free (suggested donation $5). Read more
City Week: August 20 – August 26
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Hannah O’Grady and Shilpa Agrawal
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
Senior Citizen Jin Shin Jyutsu—Open to senior citizens, this is a peaceful way to start your afternoon. Join Judith Janus, practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu, to harmonize your mind, body and spirit with various exercises. DOROT, 171 W. 85th St., 212-769-2850; 10:30 a.m., $5 (suggested donation).
Summer Salsa—Dance Manhattan hosts this month’s Salsa Social, part of an eight-year-old program open to new and experienced dancers alike. 39 W. 19th St., 5th Fl., 212-807-0802; 9:30 p.m., $5-$10. Read more
City Week: August 13 – August 19
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Alice Robb and Reid Spagna
Friday, August 13
Mostly Mozart—The 2010 Mostly Mozart Festival continues with Osmo Vanska, called “a conductor of genius” by The New Yorker, leading the Festival Orchestra in a performance of Mozart’s D-Minor Piano Concerto and Symphony No. 40. Avery Fisher Hall, West 65th Street & Columbus Avenue, 212-875-5316; 8 p.m., $35-$90. Read more
City Week: August 5 – August 12
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Alice Robb and Reid Spagna
Thursday, August 5
Celebrating Color—Lincoln Center hosts Art + Revolution: Celebrating Black August! as part of its Free Thursdays schedule sponsored by Target. The event combines music, movies and discussion to commemorate the month of African-American culture. David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, 212-875-5456; 8:30 p.m., Free. Read more
City Week: July 29 – August 5
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Alice Robb and Reid Spagna
Thursday, July 29
Creative Writing 101—Professional writers teach an hour-long class on creative writing, hosted by the Gotham Writers’ Workshop. Barnes & Noble, 150 E. 86th St., 212-369-2180; 7 p.m., Free.
Design on Wheels—The Museum of Arts and Design explores the art of building bikes with Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle. The exhibit displays the models of six renowned designers, who manipulate steel, aluminum and titanium to create their vehicles. The Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7777; 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., $12-$15. Read more
City Week: July 22 – July 29
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Alice Robb and Reid Spagna
Thursday, July 22
New View of Matisse—The MoMA’s new exhibit gives a fresh perspective on the world-renowned painter. Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917 displays a variety of paintings, sculptures and drawings that demonstrate the Frenchman’s growth as an artist. The exhibit also features X-ray images of his painting “Bathers by a River,” revealing how the piece developed over 18 years of work. MoMA, 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $12-$20. Read more
City Week: July 16–July 22
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Alice Robb and Reid Spagna
Friday, July 16
Bat Watching—At dusk, bats leave the warm spaces under city roofs to feed on flying insects. Members of the New York City Bat Group, aided by a detector that amplifies bats’ high frequency chirps, lead a walk through Central Park. Meet at the steps of the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and West 79th Street, pre-register at www.amnh.org; 8:30 p.m., $30. Read more
City Week: July 9-15
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Alice Robb
Friday, July 9
Magic Musical—TADA! Youth Theater presents The Magic Pot: Three Tales from China, an original musical for kids, performed by kids, about a young girl who finds herself in the middle of ancient tales. TADA! Theater, 15 W. 28th St., 2nd floor, 212-252-1619 x5; 7 p.m., $6-$25. Read more
City Week: July 2-8
A Selective Listing of Recommended Cultural & Community Events
Compiled by Max A. Goldstein and Alice Robb
Friday, July 2
Museum Sale—The Metropolitan Museum of Art begins its summer sale, with up to 50 percent off selected merchandise, including the museum store’s elegant jewelry, illustrated books, home décor and more. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, 212-570-3894; 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Free. Read more
Celebrate Pride
A selection of listings for Pride Week
Compiled by Max A. Goldstein
Ongoing
Harlem History—The art exhibit Coming Out: A Historical Retrospective of New York’s Trailblazing LGBT Institutions spotlights LGBTQ organizations and people who changed the history of Harlem, including Black AIDS Institute and FIERCE. Through July 12. Casa Frela Gallery, 47 W. 119th St., 917-991-4760, www.casafrela.com. Read more
