Upper West Side Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Upper West Side NY

16 August, 2021

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UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Curious about what to do this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Upper West Side area. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a talent show, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and around Upper West Side: Featured Event: Everything You Wanted to Know About Communism, But Didn't Know How to Ask When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Revolution Books What: An In-person Evening with RAYMOND LOTTABring your hardest questions. There is a battle for historical truth... They lie about and try to cover up the slave and genocidal foundations of the U.S. They used big lies to justify invasions and wars in Korea, Viet... Learn More Featured Event: Everything You Wanted to Know About Communism, But Didn't Know How to Ask (Connie Julian) New Plaza Cinema FilmCraft Session 1: The Art of Title Design When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual FilmCraft Course What: Join New Plaza Cinema and film historian Max Alvarez for the first session in a nine-part course on the craftsmanship behind some of the greatest films and filmmaking talents of all time. In each 90-minute weekly session and Max will focus on a key aspect of moviemaking and prese... Learn More Featured Event: Beginner Spanish Classes for Adults FREE Demo & Assessments When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Worldwide Online What: If learning Spanish is something you have always wanted to do but are not sure where to go or how to start, talk to us! SCHEDULE YOUR FREE DEMO/ ASSESSMENT on our website! We will answer all your questions and give you a tour so that you know exactly what to expect, and when you... Learn More Featured Event: Beginner Spanish Classes for Adults FREE Demo & Assessments (Delilah Ortiz) Featured Event: DoublePlusGood Comedy show featuring Myq Kaplan, Josh Gondelman, Kerry Coddett When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: West Side Comedy Club What: Ben Asher's DoublePlusGood Comedy show brings you comedy that reaches up into your brain with the force of a fist through the nose. Top comics from TV and NYC's major clubs performing long sets on an intimate stage. Past performers include comedians from HBO, Netlfix, Colbert,... Learn More Featured Event: DoublePlusGood Comedy show featuring Myq Kaplan, Josh Gondelman, Kerry Coddett (Ben Asher) Featured Event: AFRIBEMBÉ FESTIVAL: Black Solidarity = Black Freedom When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Harlem Art Park What: In the revolutionary spirit of Black August and with the understanding that unity is key to Black Freedom, the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute's AFRIBEMBÉ FESTIVAL makes a special call for global Black Solidarity. Powered by the Black genius of both emergi... Learn More Featured Event: AFRIBEMBÉ FESTIVAL: Black Solidarity = Black Freedom (Viannca Velez) 44th Annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:30 p.m. Where: The Riverside Cathedral What: The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, presents the 44th Annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert. Since 1977 the Society has hosted a solo competition to encourage the art of oratorio singing and to give young singers an op... Learn More Shop Around the World - Grand Bazaar NYC When: Sunday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Grand Bazaar NYC What: Event listing from Grand Bazaar NYC: Sunday, August 22 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMDetails One of the most unique shopping experiences in NYC! Come discover and shop from an incredible selection of unique handmade goods from… More https://www.facebook.com/events/956284141890344 Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Upper West Side Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.