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Friday, September 10

East Meets West—Internationally acclaimed children’s choir Viola from Czech Republic joins New York City school children from P.S. 55, LAB School Choruses and Peace of Heart Choir. Central Park’s Merchants’ Gate Plaza on Columbus Circle, www.septemberconcert.org; 12 p.m., Free.

Russian Drama—Iconographer Dmitri Andreyev introduces the film Andrei Rublev (1966). Based on the life of a 15th-century painter, Andrei Rublev is comprised of eight acts following Rublev through the political and social upheavals of medieval Russia. The Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000 x. 344; 7 p.m., Free with $7 bar minimum.

Saturday, September 11

Memorial Music—The Manhattan Symphonie, conducted by Gregory Singer, performs the Dvorak “New World” Symphony as part of the third 9/11 Circle Wind Memorial Concert, in memory of the lives lost in New York on September 11. Renowned choral groups Cocolo Japanese Gospel Choir, the Men’s Glee Club of New York and the Shonan Gospel Choir also perform. New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W. 64th St., 212-724-4476; 7 p.m., $10.

Sunday, September 12

Eco-Puppets—Central Park Conservancy presents A Clearing in the Forest, a family series combining eco-education with multi-cultural dance, music, art and storytelling. Today’s event focuses on Native American puppetry. The Great Hill, inside Central Park at West 106th Street, 212-860-1370; 1 p.m., Free.

Monday, September 13

Gammer Gurton—Everett Quinton directs a production of Gammer Gurton’s Needle, one of the earliest comedies written in English, in the first installment of the 2010-2011 Revelation Readings series. Theater at St. Clement’s, 423 W. 46th St., 212-352-3101; 7:30 p.m., $17-$33.

Tuesday, September 14

Voting—Vote in the New York State primary elections. Various locations; 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Free.

Wednesday, September 15

Famous Photos—A new exhibition of famed photographer Alfred Stieglitz’s iconic New York City photographs opens at the Seaport Museum. Stieglitz, a central figure in the history of photography and modern art and the husband of Georgia O’Keeffe, lived in New York City for most of his life and chronicled its dramatic transformation. Seaport Museum New York, 12 Fulton St., 212-748-8786; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $12-$15.

Chamber Music at Church—Gotham Early Music Scene’s Midtown Concerts series continues with the Grenser Trio performing 18th-century music for clarinet, cello and fortepiano. The program features chamber music by Franz Joseph Haydn, Ludwig von Beethoven and Johann Baptist Vanhal. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 122 E. 88th St., 212-967-9157; 1:15 p.m., Free.

Thursday, September 16

Italian Festival—The 84th annual Feast of San Gennaro, New York’s longest-running outdoor religious festival, begins. The 11-day street festival features religious processions and colorful parades, free musical entertainment, a variety of ethnic foods and a cannoli eating competition. Little Italy along Mulberry, Hester and Grand Streets, 212-768-9320; 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Free.

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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).

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Echoing Voices—Silver Roots, a musical ensemble, plays a soundtrack of traditional songs ranging from European to Middle Eastern and Latin American. The group fuses story, acting and music to look at waves of immigration throughout American History. David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, 212-875-5000; 11 a.m., Free.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Final Performance—Join Sounds of Deliverance, a gospel group, as it plays the closing day of the Harlem Meer Performance Festival at the northern end of Central Park. Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park at 110th St. (between 5th & Lenox Aves.), 212-860-1370; 2-4 p.m., Free.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Haunted Comes To An End—The Guggenheim ends its exhibit featuring contemporary videos, photography and performance, and an overall haunted ambience that yields a melancholy longing for the past. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave., 212-423-3500; 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., $15-18.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Drabbles—Soho Photo Gallery kicks off its 40th season with an opening reception for William George Wadman’s Drabbles. This exhibition features photos that Wadman considers “drabbles” (short and precise works of fiction) because they let the viewer imagine a story and expound on it. Soho Photo Gallery, 15 White St., 212-226-8571; 6-8 p.m., Free.

Three Irish Widows—The 1st Irish Festival 2010 kicks off with Three Irish Widows Versus The Rest of the World, written and performed by Ed Malone. The play follows three Irish women as they journey all over the world in a search of excitement after the deaths of their husbands. Stage Left Studio, 438 W. 37th St., Ste. 5A, 212-838-2134; 8 p.m., $18.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

A Birding Adventure—The American Natural History Museum is sponsoring bird walks throughout the fall in Central Park. Join expert Joseph DiCostanzo on a walk through the park to see more than 50 species of birds. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West and 79th St., 212-769-5310; 7-9 a.m., $85.

Music of the Spanish Baroque—A performance by Anima, an ensemble that specializes in music from the Baroque and late Renaissance period, will feature the rich and rhythmic music of the Spanish Baroque. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 122 E. 88th St., 212-967-9157; 1:15 p.m., Free.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

That Is Then. This Is Now—The CUE Art Foundation is exhibiting the works of nine artists who came of age during the 1970s and are continuing to produce vital work. The event is curated by Irving Sandler and Robert Storr and includes the work of Donna Dennis, professor of art at Purchase College, as well as other artists. CUE Art Foundation, 511 W. 25th St., Ground Floor, 212-206-3583; 6-8 p.m., Free.

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Friday, August 27

Origin of the Deadheads—Grateful Dead: Now Playing at the New-York Historical Society delves into the history of the iconic rock band and its fans, the Deadheads. The exhibit is composed of memorabilia from the Grateful Dead Archive. The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., $7-$12.

A Legend for Our Times—The Department of Parks and Recreation hosts a rowdy interpretation of a timeless classic. Banana Bag & Bodice presents Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage, a reimagining of the title character’s triumph over the monstrous Grendel and the beast’s evil mother. East River Park, FDR Drive and East 6th Street; 8 p.m., Free.

Saturday, August 28

New View of Matisse—Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917 displays a variety of paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints that demonstrate the Frenchman’s growth as an artist. MoMA, 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $12 to $20.
Monday, August 30

Mountains of Creativity—A world of buddhas, bodhisattvas and divine beings has been brought to the Big Apple all the way from Eastern Asia. Gateway to Himalayan Art utilizes various paintings and sculptures from the region to envelop visitors in the culture of the Himalayan Mountains. The Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St., 212-620-5000; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $2-$10.

Sunday, August 29

Fish of Shiny Scales—The creations of renowned architect Frank Gehry light up the Jewish Museum. Fish Forms: Lamps by Frank Gehry exhibits eight multi-media
sculptures of fish, which are lit from the inside to serve as lamps. Gehry was originally inspired by shards of broken glass, which were reminiscent of fish scales. With this in mind, he built his fish-shaped lamps with a wire frame filled in by glass. The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave. (at 92nd St.), 212-423-3200; 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m., $7.50-$12.

Tuesday, August 31

Imperial Decorations—The Koichi Yanagi Oriental Fine Arts museum presents its fall exhibition of Japanese art. Kokon Biannual: Fall ’10 displays pieces from the many eras of Japanese history, including ceramics, paintings and sculpture. A highlight from the exhibit is a pair of folding screens from what is now Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Koichi Yanagi Oriental Fine Arts, 17 E. 71st St., 212-744-5577; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Free.

Seeing Stars—The American Museum of Natural History looks to the stars during its astronomy program on the final Tuesday of each month. Highlights this month include Surfing the Galactic Plane with Ted Williams, utilizing the museum’s Star Projector for visitors to discover our galaxy’s infinite array of stars and celestial bodies. Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, 5 W. 81st St., 212-769-5100; 6:30 p.m., $13.50-$15.

Wednesday, September 1

Harpist—José Luis will be bringing the magical harmonies of his harp to Saint Peter’s Church as part of its Midtown Jazz program. Saint Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Ave. (at 54th St.), 212-935-2200, 1 p.m., Free.

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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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

Striped Sensation—New York International Fringe Festival presents Sarah Hayward’s one-woman show, Stripes: The Mystery Circus, which follows the story of Pollyhymnia, a girl who dreams of being in the circus. The semi-autobiographical musical reflects Hayward’s own rise from library worker in Vancouver to writer of and actress in her own show in New York. Studio at Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St., 604-689-0017; 2 p.m., $15 (with advanced purchase).

Mostly Mozart—Lincoln Center is closing its annual celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a final performance featuring Mozart’s rarely performed Davidde penitente. This performance will be conducted by Louis Langrée and feature pianist Stephen Hough. Avery Fisher Hall, 20 W. 63rd St., 917-441-6109; 8 p.m, $35-85.

Goodbar by Bambï and Waterwell—NYC Rock band Bambï is teaming up with theater company Waterwell to put on an adaptation of the ’70s novel and movie, Looking For Mr. Goodbar. The production explores the themes of sexuality, independence and persona. City Parks Foundation, East River Park, 212-360-2777; 8 p.m., Free.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

Check Mate—Marshall Chess Club hosts a chess tournament for kids ages 6-12. Trophies will be awarded to the top three competitors, and all participants will receive medals. Bryant Park Chess Area, 212-365-4745; 11 a.m. (10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. advanced registration), $25.

Argentine Mass—The Summer Festival of Sacred Music at St. Bartholomew’s continues its festivities with an Argentine Mass, Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramírez. St. Bartholomew’s Church, East 51st Street and Park Avenue, 212-378-0222; 11 a.m., Free.

Broadway Blast From the Past—Lost & Found, a production by Sunday Series at Abingdon with Actors Underground, is a compilation of songs from post-1970 Broadway musicals. Proceeds will support the non-profit Abingdon Theatre. 312 W. 36th St., 1st Fl., 212-868-4444; 7 p.m., $15.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23

Starving for Scripts—The Castillo Theatre performs Judith Marie Wallace’s Another Kind of Hunger—directed by Eric Vitale—one of four winning scripts from the 2010 Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Playwriting Contest. This play follows the protagonist in his attempts to build a high-class resort in his Southwestern reservation and his efforts to better his impoverished friends as others grow involved. Castillo Theatre, 543 W. 42nd St., 212-941-1234; 7:30 p.m., $5-$10.

Five Days in March—City Parks Foundation continues its Summer Stage with the play Five Days in March by Toshiki Okada. Set in 2003 as the U.S. is about to wage war on Iraq, this comedic and devastating show about relationships captures the irony and essence of the Generation Y in Japan. City Parks Foundation, East River Park, 212-360-2777; 8 p.m., Free.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24

Oliver Lake Organ Quartet—The Jazz Standard hosts a quartet led by saxophonist Oliver Lake, alongside Jared Gold on organ, Freddie Hendrix on trumpet and Chris Beck on drums. Food from Blue Smoke, along with wine, beer and cocktails, will be provided at additional cost. 116 E. 27th St., 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., $20.

My Night At Maud’s—The Film Society of Lincoln Center continues paying tribute to director Eric Rohmer by screening My Night At Maud’s along with many of his other films. This Oscar-nominated piece brings philosophy and existential talk to the story about a young Catholic engineer (Jean-Louis Trintignant) who is forced to spend the night with a seductive divorcee (Françoise Fabian) because of a snowstorm. To see film timings for other Rohmer films, visit www.filmlinc.com. Walter Reade Theater, 165 W. 65th St., 212-875-5600; 4 p.m., $5-$9.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

Tales of Terror—The “Word for Word Author” outdoor reading series presents author and musician Rick Moody, who discusses and answers questions regarding his novel, The Four Fingers of Death. The event is hosted by Wesley Stace, author of Charles Jessold, Considered as a Murderer, followed by a musical performance by the authors. Bryant Park Reading Room, E. 42nd St., 212-768-4242; 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m., Free.

Summer Sings—Conductor Patrick Gardner will lead audience members to sing through Orff’s Carmina Burana and Brahms’ Nänie as part of The New York Choral Society’s 50th annual Summer Sings Program. Scores are provided by the New York Choral Society. Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th St.), 212-864-5400; 7:30 p.m., $15.

Enduring the Hurricane—Meet six Katrina survivors in the play 23 Feet in 12 Minutes: The Death and Rebirth of New Orleans as part of the FringeNYC arts festival, and see how one of the largest storms to hit America changed these peoples’ lives. Players Loft, 115 MacDougal St. (W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-475-1449; 5:15 p.m., $15.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

Star-Struck—The Hayden Planetarium space show, Journey to the Stars, lets visitors experience the life of our solar system. The show documents the Milky Way’s birth 13 billion years ago and hypothesizes about the destruction of our sun five billion years from now. American Museum of Natural History, W. 79th St. and Central Park West, 212-769-5200; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (every 30 minutes), $18-$28.

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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.

Theater on The Move—One of Shakespeare’s most well-known works comes to Central Park, but this time, there’s no way to fall asleep in your seats. The cast of Much Ado About Nothing performs at various locations throughout Central Park, where the end of each scene is accompanied by a complementary change of scenery; audiences must run through the park to watch the plot progress. Shakespeare on the Run, West 103rd Street & Central Park West, 212-252-4531; 7 p.m., Free.

Saturday, August 14

Big Apple Block Party—This year, the city is bringing back its Summer Streets event for the third year. On the first three Saturdays of August, almost 7 miles of streets will be cleared of traffic for the citizens’ enjoyment. Free offerings include bike and skate rentals, swimming in Dumpster Pools, Crunch workout classes, kids’ theater workshops and more. Summer Streets, Park Avenue (from Foley Square to East 72nd Street), www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets; 7 a.m.
-1 p.m., Free.

Scenic Concert—Riverside Clay Tennis Association continues its series of sunset concerts. Steve Tarshish and his Instrumental Trio bring jazz, folk, blues and rock to the tennis lawn overlooking the Hudson River. The Tennis Lawn, West 97th Street (inside Riverside Park), 212-978-0277; 7 p.m., Free.

More Movies—Symphony Space continues its string of film screenings with its Summer Blockbusters event. This week’s feature is The Karate Kid, in which Mr. Miyagi teaches an embattled teen martial arts. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, 212-864-5400; 5 p.m., $5.

Sunday, August 15

Stomp the Yard—Street dancing makes a splash at Lincoln Center with Centrifugal Force: Hip-Hop Generations. Featuring 75 first and second generation dancers, the show mixes hip-hop and urban dance as it moves through the Lincoln Center complex. The event ends at the steps of Alice Tully Hall, where audience members will be encouraged to participate in a freestyle dance-off. Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, 212-875-5456;
5 p.m., Free.

New Plays—Summer Shorts 4, the fourth annual festival of new American one-act plays, continues with works by Christopher Stetson Boal, Wendy Kesselman, Alan Zweibel and Neil Koenigsberg. 59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; 3:15 p.m., $18.

Monday, August 16

Celluloid Superheroes—RCN Movie Nights’ screenings of superhero-themed movies continues with Spy Kids. The children of secret-agent parents must save them from danger. Free popcorn is served. Seating is limited, but lawn chairs are welcome. The Waterside Plaza, between East 25th & 29th streets along the East River, 212-340-4208; at dusk (8:30 p.m.), Free.

Yiddish Theater—The Dybbuk, written and directed by Julia Pascal, is presented as part of Theater for the New City’s first Dream Up Festival of new plays. Judith, a British atheist Jew, is haunted by thoughts of her family lost in the Holocaust. This leads her to a dream world haunted by ghosts, or dybbuks. Johnson Theater, Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave., 212-254-1109; 7 p.m., $12-$15.

Afro-Cuban Tunes—Acclaimed band Los Soneros de Oriente, which specializes in Afro-Cuban music, gives a free concert on Pier 1 overlooking the Hudson. Pier 1, Riverside Park and West 70th Street, 866-560-7669; 7 p.m., Free.

Golf Lessons—Make the Big Apple’s public parks your fairway with CityParks Golf, presented by René Lacoste Foundation. The partnership is offering free golf lessons for the city’s youth, looking to both build their skills and confidence. East River Park, E. 6th St. (on the FDR Drive), 718-760-6999, www.cityparksfoundation.org; Free.

Tuesday, August 17

Exhibiting a Museum—New York City’s historic Frick Collection pays homage to its origins in its featured exhibition. From Mansion to Museum: The Frick Collection Celebrates Seventy-Five Years describes how art connoisseur Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919) opted to turn his home into a museum for his art collection after his wife’s death. The exhibit feature the elevation drawings of John Russell Pope, the architect tasked with expanding the house into a museum. The Frick Collection, 1 E. 70th St., 212-288-0700; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $18.

Wednesday, August 18

Book Reading—Mona Simpson will be reading and discussing her latest novel. My Hollywood takes the untrodden route to describing our nation’s entertainment capital; instead of focusing on the fame and riches, Simpson tells a story of the domestic workers who keep households intact behind the scenes. Bryant Park Reading Room, 212-768-4242; 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m., Free.

Rafael Ferrer—Born in Puerto Rico, Ferrer has become a successful artist with many mediums, including painting, drawing and sculpture. As part of El Museo’s FOCOS series (displaying the work of mature yet under-the-radar artists), the exhibit presents the best of Ferrer’s working during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. El Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue, 212-831-7272; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $4-$6 (suggested admission).

Thursday, August 19

Garden of Music—This summer, the West Side Community Garden invites you to cool down with some soothing jazz in its attractive park. The latest edition of the 2010 Season of Music in the Garden features Geoff Burke, a “bebop alto sax master” who is sure to impress. West Side Community Garden, West 89th Street (between Columbus & Amsterdam avenues), www.westsidecommunitygarden.org; 4 p.m., Free.

A Very Hot Jazz Night—The Samurai Jazz Piano Trio will be performing some of history’s most famous jazz tunes at St. Peter’s Church. The Trio will perform pieces by The Beatles, Coltrane, Gershwin, Stevie Wonder and others. St. Peter’s Church in Chelsea, 346 W. 20th St. (between 8th & 9th avenues), 212-929-2390; 8 p.m., $10 (suggested donation).

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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.

Living in Space?—Bestselling author Mary Roach delves into the subject with her latest, Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. The book takes a witty look at what would happen if your average person lived in space. Documentation of tests detail how humans would react if their most basic needs (normal food, bathing and a solid ground to walk on, etc.) were taken from them in space. Barnes & Noble, 2289 Broadway, 212-362-8835; 7 p.m., Free.

Friday, August 6

Mixed Mediums—The Denise Bibro Fine Art gallery is presenting Summer Selections 2010. The exhibit features the work of 19 artists, ranging in mediums from encaustic paints to 3-dimensional assemblage. Denise Bibro Fine Art, 529 W. 20th St., Ste. 4W, 212-647-7030; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Free.

Saturday, August 7

Argentine Tango Party—Singles and couples of all ages and levels are welcome. A group lesson is held during the first hour; light refreshments are served. Jackets are required for men. Buttenweiser Hall, 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., 212-415-5500; 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $15.

Sunday, August 8

Clarinetist in the Garden—Bang on a Can and The Noguchi Museum are teaming up to present Music in the Garden, a concert series in the Museum’s sculpture garden. The series wraps up with contemporary composer and clarinetist Evan Ziporyn, who plays his own pieces and those of other musicians. The Noguchi Museum, 901 33rd Road, Queens, 718-204-7088; 3 p.m., $5-$10.

Sacred Music—The Summer Festival of Sacred Music at St. Bartholomew’s continues with a service featuring music for women’s voices. St. Bartholomew’s Church, corner of Park Avenue and East 51st Street, 212-378-0222; 11 a.m., Free.

Monday, August 9

Portraits—A painter whose pieces describe the American experience, Asha Canalos is displaying portraits at Saint Peter’s Church. Portraits aims to document “the idiosyncratic people” Canalos has met throughout her life. Saint Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Ave, 212-935-2200; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Free.

Superman Returns to Metropolis—Bam! Pop! Wow! Free superhero movies at the East River (complementary popcorn included) as part of the RCN Superhero series. For this week’s installment, Christopher Reeve returns to the silver screen in the original Superman film. Waterside Plaza (at East 25th Street and the FDR Drive), 212-340-4208; at dusk (8:30 p.m.), Free.

Tuesday, August 10

Nanny Returns—Renowned authors Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus visit Barnes & Noble to introduce their newest work of fiction. Infused with the experiences of its authors (both were once New York City caregivers), Nanny Returns is the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Nanny Diaries. Barnes & Noble, 150 E. 86th St., 212-369-2180; 7:00 p.m., Free.

Wednesday, August 11

Underground Music—The MTA Arts for Transit’s Music Under New York program continues its summer concert series, which brings members of New York’s diverse underground music scene to Broadway and West 66th Street. Music lovers are invited to bring lunch and friends to a performance featuring jazz musicians Jason Green and Donald Malloy from Cleveland and Maxidekalu from Guinea. West 66th Street and Broadway; 12 p.m.-2 p.m, Free.

Subway Posters—The Museum of Modern Art’s latest exhibit delves below the streets of London to find its inspiration. Underground Gallery: London Transport Posters, 1920’s-1940’s explores the bills that hit the subway tunnels after World War I, turning each platform into a subterranean art gallery. The Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53 St., 212-708-9400; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $12-$20.

Thursday, August 12

Short Shows—The country’s top playwrights show off their work at Summer Shorts, a theater festival that embraces the stage’s short form. The first series of shorts runs until the end of August. 59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., 212-279-4200; $18.

Sleeping Beauty Puppets—CityParks Kids continues its summer 2010 programming with a PuppetMobile performance of Sleeping Beauty. Beautiful Princess Aurora and friends come to life in this updated version of the fairytale classic reset in Central Park’s Belvedere Castle. West 116th Street and Riverside Drive, 212-360-8359; 11 a.m., Free.

Interactive Theater—Mister Jack is an interactive Don Juan comedy by playwright, novelist and editor Marvin Kaye, co-founder of the Open Book. Don Juan’s Final Night, a short one-act, is presented in the same evening. The Drilling Company Theatre, 236 W. 78th St., 212- 799-3753; 8:15 p.m., $10-$15.

Cross-Cultural Music—Genre-defying ensemble Lojva and the Kontraband performs chamber-jam music drawing on Old World sounds, tango, classical forms, Gypsy melodies and Russian street music. David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, 61 W. 62nd St., 212-875-5350; 8:30 p.m., Free.

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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.

Friday, July 30

Young Opera—Citywide Youth Opera presents The World So Wide (A Global Journey through Operatic Music). This concert of opera scenes and arias is performed by some of greater New York’s most talented teens, with selections by Mozart, Handel, Monteverdi, Berlioz and others. Roy Arias Studios and Theatre, 300 W. 43rd St., 6th Fl., 212-539-3561; 7:30 p.m., $12-$20.

Saturday, July 31

Manhattan in 1900—Playwright Martin Zuckerman and Turtle Shell Production have taken a famous John Dos Passos novel and adapted it for the stage. Manhattan Transfer chronicles the Big Apple’s evolution during the early 20th century through the intertwined stories of several New Yorkers. The Shell Theater, 300 W. 43rd St., 212-352-3101; 8 p.m., $18.

Shakespeare for the Small—DramaTune presents A Mini-Twelfth Night, an hour-long, family-friendly version of Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity. Children are encouraged to wear clown hats, as Feste the Clown interacts with them. West Side Community Garden, 115 W. 89th St., 212-316-5490; 5 p.m., Free.

Sunday, August 1

Sea Lions—Witness sea lions high-fiving their trainers, showing off their flips and catching fish on the fly at a sea lion feeding and presentation. Central Park Zoo, East 64th Street and 5th Avenue, www.centralparkzoo.com; 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Free with admission ($7-$12).

Artistic Life from Death—Thirty international artists use organic materials to create their art at Dead or Alive, a unique exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design. Everything from bird feathers to animal bones are employed to creatively make a statement about existence. The Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7777; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $12-$15.

Monday, August 2

The Art of Jazz—In its latest exhibit, Lincoln Center shows that jazz can be visual as well as auditory. Jazz at First Sight: The Art of David Stone Martin displays the artist’s illustrations for the sleeves of various jazz albums. Throughout his career, Martin always aimed to correlate his cover art with the composer’s musical piece. Frederick P. Rose Hall, 33 W. 60th St., 212-258-9807; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Free.

Tuesday, August 3

Klezmer Music—Music for a Better World: Jewish Music Free & Out of Doors presents a concert featuring the music of the Grammy Award-winning Klezmatics, Adrienne Cooper, Michael Winograd & Friends and the Community Chorus of the Boston Workmen’s Circle. Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center, West 62nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue, 212-889-6800; 7 p.m., Free.

Baskets Full of Baskets—The Museum of Arts and Design presents Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection. With over 70 traditional and contemporary baskets, the exhibit displays the best of the Liebermans’ collection, and gives an in-depth look at the art of basket weaving. The Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7777; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $12-$15.

Wednesday, August 4

Cool Songs to Cool Down—Performance company Sing! Sing! Sing! will give audiences a way to escape the heat this summer. The group presents Cool Songs for A Summer Evening, a rendition of over 20 summer-related songs that aims to “counter soaring temperatures with soaring voices.” Spectators are encouraged to sing along. The Triad, 158 W. 72nd St., 212-786-9064; 7 p.m., $10 cover with 2-drink minimum.

Andes to the Pampas—The MTA Arts for Transit’s Music Under New York program continues its summer concert series, which brings members of New York’s diverse underground music scene to the lively oasis of Broadway and West 66th Street. Music lovers are invited to bring lunch and friends to a performance featuring a pair of Colombian identical twins, Argentinian singer Flamenco Y Sol and Andean flute player Edgar Paucar. Richard Tucker Park, Broadway and West 66th Street, 212-878-7250; 12 p.m., Free.

New Music—Asphalt Orchestra performs world premiere commissions by Yoko Ono and David Byrne/Annie Clark as part of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival. Broadway Plaza, corner of West 65th Street and Broadway, 212-875-5000; 7 p.m., Free.

Thursday, August 5

Meet the Goldbergs—A classic film from 1950 will make its return to the silver screen at the Jewish Museum. Molly: The Goldbergs is based upon the television series The Goldbergs, with the sitcom’s cast reprising their roles as a working class Jewish family from the Bronx. The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave., 212-423-3337; 6:30 p.m., $12-$15.

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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.

Friday, July 23

Organ Concert—Bach Sommerfest 2010 presents an organ concert, Preludes on Lutheran Chorales, and an accompanying lecture by Professor Mark Bighley on the history of the Lutheran Chorale. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3 W. 65th St., 212-877-6815; 5:30 p.m. lecture, 7 p.m. concert, $10 suggested donation.

Muppets and Popcorn—Hudson River Park’s River Flicks for Kids presents The Great Muppet Caper. Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear travel to London to report on a string of high-profile jewelry thefts, including that of the coveted Baseball Diamond. Free popcorn is served. Hudson River Park’s Pier 46, Charles and West streets, 212-627-2121; dusk (around 8:30 p.m.), Free.

Carol Channing—Legendary Broadway star Carol Channing chats with cabaret entertainer Richard Skipper about her new gospel CD, as well as her colorful career. Barnes & Noble, 1972 Broadway, 212-595-6859; 6 p.m., Free.

Saturday, July 24

Identity Crisis—The Midtown International Theatre Festival presents Asian Belle by Michelle Glick, directed by Christine Renee Miller. The daughter of a Vietnamese war bride spends her youth aspiring to be a Southern belle. The Dorothy Streslin Theatre, 312 W. 36th St., 1st Fl., 212-279-4200; 5 p.m., $18.

Sunday, July 25

Hitchcock on the Silver Screen—Symphony Space gives this summer a thrilling twist with Hi-Def Hitch, the first-ever showing of Hitchcock films in high definition. The line-up includes classics such as Vertigo, Rear Window and The Birds, and runs throughout July and August. Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, 212-864-5400; $8-$12.

Monday, July 26

History of New York Parks—Each park in Manhattan has its distinct tale as told by Before They Were Parks. This in-depth exhibit reveals the origins of many Manhattan parks, and features over 100 photographs from the New York City Parks Photo Archive. The Arsenal Gallery, 830 5th Ave. (inside Central Park), 212-360-1311; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Free.

Mercury Mission—The MESSENGER spacecraft, developed under NASA’s Discovery Program, is the first space probe to investigate Mercury in more than 30 years. Sean Solomon, principal investigator of the MESSENGER mission, discusses the importance of understanding Mercury’s high-density composition, geological history and magnetic field. LeFrak Theater, American Museum of Natural History, 1st Fl., Central Park West at West 79th Street, 212-769-5200; 7 p.m., Free.

Tuesday, July 27

A Summer for Swimming—With temperatures hitting triple digits in Manhattan, now is the best time to teach your child how to swim. The City Parks Foundation is teaming up with the American Red Cross to give free Learn-to-Swim classes at local parks. Registration for the program’s second session runs from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on July 26. John Jay Pool, 77 Cherokee Place, www.nyc.gov/parks; Free.

Paging Dr. Strangelove—The Jewish Association for Services for the Aged will be holding a series of seminars presented by Alan Weisman, former producer of 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning and CBS Evening News. The second of his three seminars, Red Scares in the Sunset, or How To Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, will delve into the American media’s portrayal of the Communist threat during the Cold War. JASA, 130 E. 59th St., 212-273-5304; 6 p.m., $15.

Everyday Art—The Midtown Arts Common presents Susan Mastrangelo’s Slice of Life, an exhibit that aims to unearth the artistry of everyday life. The Narthex Gallery at Saint Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Ave., 212-935-2200; 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Free.

Mostly Mozart—The 2010 Mostly Mozart Festival opens with a program including works by Chopin, Handel, Gluck and, of course, Mozart. Louis Langrée leads the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra in its acclaimed interpretation of two of Mozart’s most popular works, the overture to La clemenza di Tito and the “Haffner” Symphony. Festival favorite Emanuel Ax performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor; mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe makes her Mostly Mozart debut. Avery Fisher Hall, Columbus Avenue and West 65th Street, 212-875-5316; 8 p.m., $35-$90.

Wednesday, July 28

Street Theater—Marking its 40th anniversary, Lincoln Center Out of Doors calls up its street culture roots with No Snakes in This Grass, a landmark theater/performance piece from the Civil Rights Movement. Written by James Manguson, this retelling of the story of Adam and Eve is directed by Mical Whitaker. Barclays Capital Grove, southern section of Hearst Plaza, Lincoln Center Plazas between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues, 212-875-5000; 6:30 p.m., Free.

Lunch and Listen—The MTA Arts for Transit’s Music Under New York program continues its summer concert series, which brings members of New York’s diverse underground music scene to the lively oasis of Broadway and 66th Street. Music lovers are invited to bring lunch, join friends and relax at a performance featuring renowned guitarist Shogo Kubo and unconventional string quartet the Hopkins Entertainment Group. Richard Tucker Park, Broadway and 66th Street, 212-878-7250; 12 p.m., Free.

Thursday, July 29

Manhattan in 1900—Playwright Martin Zuckerman and Turtle Shell Production have taken a famous John Dos Passos novel and adapted it for the stage. Manhattan Transfer chronicles the Big Apple’s evolution during the early 20th century through the intertwined stories of several New Yorkers. The Shell Theater, 300 W. 43rd St., 212-352-3101; 7 p.m., $18.

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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.

1960s Pop Art—Kelly Sidley leads a gallery talk on Pop Art and Minimalism in the 1960s. The Donald B. and Catherine C. Marron Atrium, MoMA, 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; 1:30 p.m., Free with museum admission.

Restaurant Week—More than 250 New York City restaurants offer discounted three-course prix-fixe meals as part of this summer’s Restaurant Week. Various locations, www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek; $24-$35.

Meatballs on the Hudson—Hudson River Park’s River Flicks for Kids presents Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Inspired by the beloved children’s book, the film tells the tale of a town where food falls from the sky like rain. Free popcorn is served. Hudson River Park’s Pier 46, Charles and West streets, 212-627-2121; dusk (around 8:30 p.m.), Free.

Saturday, July 17

Shakespeare on the Run—New York Classical Theatre presents Much Ado About Nothing: the actors move when the scene location changes every 10 to 15 minutes, and the audience follows. Meet in front of Castle Clinton in Battery Park, www.newyorkclassical.org; 7 p.m., Free.

Storytelling—For more than 50 years, New York children have gathered around Hans Christian Andersen’s Statue in Central Park to listen to his stories. The tradition continues with Jean Hale and Joy Smith’s telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Nightingale” and South Africa’s “Nyangara.” The Statue of Hans Christian Andersen is on the western edge of the Conservatory Water at 72nd Street in Central Park, www.centralpark.com/events; 11 a.m., Free.

Lincoln’s Dance—Bill T. Jones and the Company immerse themselves in the life of Abraham Lincoln with Fondly Do We Hope…Fervently Do We Pray. In their performance, Jones and the Company imagine what would have happened had our 16th president lived. The result is a mixture of well-choreographed dance, quotes from Walt Whitman and traditional folk music. Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall, 33 W. 60th St., 212-875-5456; 8 p.m., $30-$75.

Sunday, July 18

Choir Music—The Summer Festival of Sacred Music at St. Bartholomew’s continues with a performance of Charles-Marie Widor’s Mass for Double Choir and Organ. The piece was composed by Widor in 1878, and was performed the same year at the church of St. Sulpice in Paris. William Trafka is the Choir’s conductor for the St. Bartholomew’s rendition during the Sunday service, and Paolo Bordignon accompanies them on the organ. St. Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Ave. at East 51st Street, 212-378-0222; 11 a.m., Free.

Seasonal Art—The Whitney offers a gallery tour of new exhibition Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield. Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave., 212-570-3600; 2 p.m., Free with Museum admission.

Mathematical Play—Winner of the Laurence Oliver Award for Best New Play in 2008, The Disappearing Number chronicles the journey of two mathematicians as they learn about infinity’s numerical and spiritual meaning. David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, 212-875-5456; 3 p.m., $20-$100.

Music and Magic—SummerStage presents an afternoon of family fun including puppetry, music, mime, acrobats and magic. Kid-friendly rocker Ralph Covert performs songs from his new album, All Around Ralph’s World, plus classics from his Disney releases. The acrobats of Cirque-tacular Entertainment combine spectacular aerial numbers with energetic music; Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia perform American roots music. Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, 212-360-8290; 3 p.m., Free.

Monday, July 19

Honoring A Revolutionary—The New York Philharmonic, the International Contemporary Ensemble, and other ensembles perform Varèse: (R)evolution at Lincoln Center. This two-night presentation is a compilation of the works of Edgard Varèse, a composer and innovator of classical music technique in the 20th century. Starr Theater, Alice Tully Hall, 1941 Broadway, 212-875-5456; 8 p.m., $30-$40.

Tuesday, July 20

Cézanne—Three Colors Cézanne discusses how Cézanne’s use of vivid colors and multiple perspectives influenced many other artists. Shown in conjunction with the exhibit Side by Side: Oberlin’s Masterworks at the Met. Uris Center for Education, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave., 212-570-3894; 2 p.m., Free with Museum admission.

Royal Drama—New York Times bestselling author Alison Weir’s new novel, Captive Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine, takes us back to the 12th century with a tempestuous tale that brings to life England’s most passionately destructive royal couple: Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Henry II. Barnes & Noble, 150 E. 86th St., 212-369-2180; 7 p.m., Free.

Wednesday, July 21

Kafka to Opera—Composer Salvatore Sciarrino’s La porta della legge is the sole opera at this year’s Lincoln Center Festival and is based on a short story by Franz Kafka. Sciarrino’s piece opens July 20, and continues until July 22. Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 10th Ave., 212-875-5456; 8:30 p.m., $35-$55.

Thursday, July 22

Writing Class—The Gotham Writers’ Workshop holds a memoir writing class at the Barnes & Noble of Greenwich Village. Shahnaz Habib, a publisher and Workshop instructor, plans to discuss how attendees can retell their life stories using fiction as their vehicle. Participants are encouraged to bring writing utensils. Barnes & Noble in Greenwich Village, 369 6th Ave.; 7:30 p.m., Free.

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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.

Pictures from the Past—The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents Lincoln Center Festival in Pictures, a retrospective photography exhibition highlighting the Festival’s artists and productions over the past 14 years. The gallery portrays some of the great artists who have participated in the Festival over the years, including Liam Neeson, Harold Pinter, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ornette Coleman and Merce Cunningham. Plaza corridor gallery of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Plaza, 212-870-1630; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Free.

Zombies—The Museum of Arts and Design continues its Italian zombie film series with a screening of Zombie 2 (1979), directed by Lucio Fulci. While investigating an unmanned yacht drifting into the New York City harbor, two patrolmen are attacked by a member of the living dead. The film series is presented in conjunction with special exhibition Dead or Alive, which explores how contemporary artists incorporate once-living materials in their work. Wear zombie makeup for a discounted ticket. MAD Theater, 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7740; 7 p.m., $7-$10.

Saturday, July 10

Operatic—The emerging artists of the Martina Arroyo Foundation’s Prelude to Performance program present a fully staged and costumed production of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., 212-772-4448; 7:30 p.m., $20-$90.

Civil War History—A walking tour marks the 147th anniversary of the infamous New York Draft Riots. Learn through first-person accounts about the flourishing of Gramercy Park and personalities such as George Templeton Strong and Edwin Booth. The tour is led by New York City expert Maria Dering. Meet outside Church of the Transfiguration, 1 E. 29th St., 646-573-9509; 11 a.m., $15-$20.

Meet a Penguin—Interact with a live black-footed penguin at the Museum of Natural History’s Wild, Wild World Program. Jarod Miller, host of the television series Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller, discusses the habitats and surprising behaviors of these “extreme climate” animals. Linder Theater, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at West 79th Street, 212-769-5100; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., $10-$12.

Sunday, July 11

International Festival—Tens of thousands flock each year to the NYC Celebration of Nations Festival, which features international food, art and merchandise, as well as entertainment. Madison Avenue from East 47th to East 57th Street, 212-809-4900; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Free.

Summergarden—The Museum of Modern Art’s Summergarden concert series returns to The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, with a performance of chamber music including the world premiere of Laurie Altman’s Ways of Looking: At Zurich (2008) and New York premieres of works by Reynold Tharp and Paul Desenne. MoMA, 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; 8 p.m., Free.

Groovy Tunes—Families can hear the energetic pop-rock sound of Milkshake along with Curious George inspired tunes, in conjunction with The Jewish Museum’s exhibition Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey. The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave., 212-423-3337; 2 p.m., $11-$16.

Monday, July 12

Broadway from the Inside—The Town Hall continues its fourth annual Summer Broadway Festival with Broadway Winners: The Award-Winning Music of Broadway. The evening features music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway’s finest. The Town Hall, 143 W. 43rd St., 212-840-2824; 8 p.m., $40-$50.

Tuesday, July 13

East Meets West—The 2010 New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks series opens with a performance by musicians from New York and Shanghai. The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Long Yu, and international star pianist Lang Lang share the stage with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Andrey Boreyko. The Great Lawn, 79th to 85th Streets in Central Park, 8 p.m., Free.

Czech Film—The Czech Center New York continues its free screenings of Czech films (with English subtitles) with a showing of the ironic comedy Ecce Homo Homolka (1969), directed by Jaroslav Papousek. Rooftop of the Czech Center, 321 E. 73rd St., 646-422-3399; dusk (around 8:30 p.m.), Free.

Wednesday, July 14

Picnic with a Soundtrack—The MTA Arts for Transit’s Music Under New York program continues its summer concert series, which brings members of New York’s diverse underground music scene to the lively oasis of Broadway and 66th Street. Music lovers are invited to bring lunch, join friends and relax at a performance featuring Tunisian percussionist Najib Bahri, one man band Peter Joseph Paul and gypsy funk group SisterMonk. Richard Tucker Park, Broadway and 66th Street, 212-878-7250; 12 p.m., Free.

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