Out & About
Thu 14
New Approaches on the study of Race in Puerto RicoCUNY Grad Center, 365 Fifth Ave., room C-197
6-8 p.m. Free
A panel bringing together important scholars of the study of race and racism in Puerto Rico
212-396-6545. www.centropr.hunter.cuny.edu
Cabaret — Rachelle GarniezNeue Galerie, 1048 Fifth Avenue
7 p.m. from $110
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist Rachelle Garniez performs in a romantic, rhapsodic and casually hilarious style. Tickets include dinner.
212-628-6200. neuegalerie.org
Fri 15
A Symposium on the History of Art 1 East 78th St., (at Fifth Avenue)
2:30-6 p.m. (Reservations required)
All graduate students in this history of art, faculty members, and museum staff are invited to attend. Part 2 of this event takes place April 16th.
www.frick.org/calendar#/?i=1
The Supermodel Era 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd St.
2-3 p.m. Free w/ museum admission
This talk focuses on the Supermodel era of the early nineties, and is led by Chris Gartrell.
212-423-3200. thejewishmuseum.org/
Sat 16
Start with Art at The Met The Met Fifth Avenue, 1000 Fifth Avenue
2-3 p.m. Free w/ museum admission
Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, and other activities that brings art to life. For families with children 3-6.
212-535-7710. www.metmuseum.org
Volunteer Gardening 86th Street Mall at East End Avenue
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join neighbors and pitch in as a CSPC gardener.
212-459-4455
Sun 17
Passover Family Day 1220 Fifth Ave.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free w/ museum admission
Family day full of storytelling, traditions, scavenger hunt, and songs in honor of passover.
212-534-1672. www.mcny.org/event/passover-family-day
Freedom Art Jam Scheur Auditorium, 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd St.
12-4 p.m. Free w/ museum admission
Passover extravaganza with art, music, and dancing!
212-423-3200. thejewishmuseum.org
Mon 18
New York Therapy Dogs R.E.A.D67th Street Library, 328 East 67th St.
3:30 p.m. Free
Enjoy reading to a therapy dog. Ages 5-12. Pre-registration required for every 20 minute slot.
212-734-1717. www.nypl.org/events/programs/2016/04/04/new-york-therapy-dogs-read
Wine Tour de France FIAF Le Skyroom, 22 East 60th St
7 p.m. $115; Members, $95
Tasting will feature six wines paired with a selection of cheeses, charcuterie and bread
800-982-2787. fiaf.org/events/winter2016/2016-04-18-grapes.shtml
Tue 19
The Shirley Temple Blue DiamondSotheby’s, York Avenue and 72nd Street
Reception, 5:30 p.m.; auction, 6:30. rsvp@sothebys.com
A special reception and evening auction of magnificent jewels, including of Shirley Temple’s 9.54-carat fancy deep blue diamond ring, which belonged to her throughout her life.
212-606-7000. www.sothebys.com/en.html
Stroller Tour 1071 Fifth Ave.
3-4 p.m. $25 (includes museum admission), free for Family and Kids Club members, registration required
Stroll around ramps with your baby as museum educators lead an engaging one-hour tour. Registration is required.
212-423-3575. www.guggenheim.org/
Wed 20
Upper East Side Fiction Reading Group Barnes & Noble, 86th & Lexington, 150 East 86th St.
7 p.m. Free
This month’s title is “Vanessa and Her Sister” by Priya Parmar.
212-369-2180
Preschool Program 96th Street Library, 112 East 96th St.
10:30 a.m. Free
Stories and films for preschoolers
212-289-0908