This Weekend's Upper West Side Area Events

Upper West Side NY

16 December, 2021

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UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — Hoping to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Upper West Side Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a board game night, or a conference, 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 a few events happening this weekend in and near Upper West Side: Featured Event: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: https://operationholiday.net What: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" https://operationholiday.net In 2020, generous donors "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. Individuals and families, through agency referrals were able to enjoy the h... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" (POWER CHANGES LIVES) Featured Event: Stories of Community When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Gather around the virtual fireplace with Clio and Life Story Club for an evening of storytelling and the chance to connect with new friends of all ages this holiday season! Our event begins with an intergenerational panel speaking about their experiences as participants in Cli... Learn More Featured Event: Stories of Community (Nicole Levy) Featured Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: ZOOM-Solving the Medicare Puzzle What: Tonight, December 16th 7:30 PM-Free ZOOM Class-Last Class for 2021 Class Hosted by Expert Medicare Plan Adviser Robert Remin (see contact info below to request Zoom Link-Please include Full Name and Email) The A, B, and C's and D about Medicare not in the Government Handbook or in p... Learn More Featured Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed (robert remin) Featured Event: SoulPhamm's Dance Programs for Girls (Contemporary & Majorette) When: Friday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newark & New York City Locations - Online Registrations What: SoulPhamm is recruiting in New Jersey and New York City for their Dance Programs! Contemporary Dance Team (Girls Ages 9 to 15): Includes contemporary, ballet, jazz, reggaeton/Soca, Bollywood, salsa, hip-hop and more. Practices on Zoom on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm until March ... Learn More Featured Event: SoulPhamm's Dance Programs for Girls (Contemporary & Majorette) (Lewanda Herrera) Featured Event: Harlem Night Market When: Friday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: La Marqueta What: Guess who's back! And bigger than ever! That's right, the Harlem Night Market returns to the historic La Marqueta this December 17th, 18th & 19th. Join us the last weekend before Christmas as we celebrate the best food, makers and music from across East and West Harlem. ... Learn More Featured Event: Harlem Night Market (TBo Harlem) Featured Event: Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023What: Big Apple Circus is back in New York City and putting a modern twist on a beloved classic. Tickets are now available for the all-new production, featuring daredevil Guinness World Records holder Nik Wallenda and his fearless family of high-wire walkers, along with clown prince... Learn More Featured Event: Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (Big Apple Circus) Innocent Yesterday Hosts an Ugly Sweater Contest & Cupcake Decorating Class Holiday on 12/17 When: Friday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Innocent Yesterday What: Innocent Yesterday (252 B E. 77th St) will host its first ugly sweater contest and cupcake decoration class for adults on Friday, December 17th from 6pm to 7pm. Decorate cupcakes with Executive Pastry Chef Nancy Vaccariello while having a relaxing fun night. Goodie bags will b... Learn More The New York Pops | Back Home for the Holidays When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Hall Learn More Featured Event: Amahl & the Night Visitors - Family Opera at Sands Point Preserve When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Sands Point Preserve What: The North Shore Music Festival returns with composer Gian Carlo Menotti's beloved, one-act family opera in Castle Gould's Great Hall. Starting at 2 pm, hear the story of a young boy and his mother who discover the meaning of Christmas and the virtues of forgiveness and generos... Learn More Featured Event: Amahl & the Night Visitors - Family Opera at Sands Point Preserve (SPPC) West Harlem Festival of Food: Taste the Holiday Traditions, Dec 18 - Jan 2, 2022 When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. What: Harlem One Stop first ever business-community engagement in support of West Harlem's restaurants! Special prix fixe and cocktail offers for dine-in, happy hour with live jazz. #dinelocal over the holidays. You may have a favorite, but share the love amongst these wonderful eat... Learn More FREE TRYOUTS Basketball, Cheerleading, Drumline, Hip-Hop Majorette, & Step. When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Manhattan Location (Daily Online Registration Continuing) What: SoulPhamm is recruiting for the following Sports and Arts programs - Basketball: Boys Ages 10 to 16 Cheerleading: Girls Ages 8 to 16 Drumline: Boys/Girls Ages 12 to 18 (Virtual until March) Hip-Hop Majorette Dance: Girls Ages 12 to 18 Step Team: Girls ages 12 to 18 Program run... Learn More In-person Tour: Discovery Walks for Families - Turtle Pond When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Central Park Learn More SAT Practice Diagnostic Test, Proctored and Timed Live Online When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Online What: Students can take a Practice SAT with a virtual proctor. We'll administer the test and set each student up with free scoring so that they can generate a detailed gap-analysis score report. Please sign-in 5 minutes prior to the test. We'll go over the process and the test scor... Learn More FDNY Fire Zone presents An Afternoon with the Authors When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: FDNY Fire ZoneLearn More Kids comedy show When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 201 W 75th St What: Treat your kids to a comedy show! Tuck all your troubles away with laughter. Join this unique experience. Fully vaxed staff and performers.  Learn More Featured Event: NYC Master Chorale Presents: What Sweeter Music When: Sunday, December 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church What: Join the New York City Master Chorale for the opening concert of our 15th Anniversary season and our first live performance since February of 2020. This is also the first concert under new Artistic Director, David J. Recca. Tickets are free for children under age 18 - please e... Learn More Featured Event: NYC Master Chorale Presents: What Sweeter Music (Emma Dickson) New Plaza Cinema Classic Film Talk Back: West Side Story (1961) When: Sunday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Film Discussion What: We are delighted to have Richard Barrios, the author of the book "WEST SIDE STORY: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic" join us for what will surely be a wonderful film discussion. West Side Story West Side Story is a 1961 American musical romantic drama film di... Learn More Wet Ink Large Ensemble When: Sunday, December 19th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The DiMenna Center for Classical Music What: On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 8:00pm the Wet Ink Large Ensemble appears at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City for a concert of premieres. The program includes the world premiere of Kate Soper's Missing Scenes and the NYC-premieres of point, point, point,... Learn More CTE TEACHER AWARD DISCUSSION - Business of Sports School When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Business of Sports SchoolLearn More Fall Term Progress REports - Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Wadleigh Perf and Visual ArtsLearn More Spirit Week [The Facing History School] [Public calendar] When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Facing History SchoolLearn More Handel's Messiah When: Monday, December 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage What: The Oratorio Society of New York (OSNY) presents its annual holiday tradition, Handel's Messiah on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 8pm in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. OSNY Music Director Kent Tritle conducts the chorus and the Orchestra of the Society with ... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) 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. 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