Street Fairs, Arts and Entertainment on the UWS

Street Fairs, Arts and Entertainment in Upper West Side

“Manhattan Valley Family Days”
A Community Celebration
Free Family Entertainment and Fun Activities for All Ages!!!
Art, music, dance, bike lessons, area info, textile and computer recycling and so much more!
On Amsterdam Avenue between W. 106-W. 110 Sts.

Sunday, May 16, 11am-5pm
Taino Nation Dancers
Pilates and Dance Classes
Bike Lessons
Bike Safety
Bike and Skateboard Lanes
Karate Lessons [by Hiraldo's Karate School]
Dominoes
Laughing Yoga [with Chander Malik of Indian Cafe and Roti Roll]
Tai Chi and Yoga
Health and Wellness [with Veronica Winsch]
Therapeutic Drum Circle
Art Lessons [by Marie Paul, Franciscan Center]
Art Project [by Angelo Romano]
Kids Art Mural
Box City for Kids
Chalk Art
Pipe Cleaner Sculptures
Face Painting
Cultural Heritage Crossword Puzzle Party
Pottery Demo [by Mugi Pottery]
Knitting and Crochet Demo [Yarntopia]
Pet Health
Pet Therapy
Neighborhood Vision Mural
”What A Neighborhood” Creates Song Lines for West Side Streets
Pigeon Flock Flight Demo [by Victor Casiano]
Live Music Performances

Sunday, May 23, 11am-5pm
Taino Nation Dancers
Ballet Hispanico
Ascension Fairies Bike Lessons
Bike Safety
Bike and Skateboard Lanes
Karate Lessons [Hiraldo's Karate School]
Dominoes
Laughing Yoga [Chander Malik of Indian Cafe and Roti Roll]
Tai Chi and Yoga
Health and Wellness [with Veronica Winsch]
Therapeutic Drum Circle
Art Project [with Angelo Romano]
Kids Art Mural
Box City for Kids Pipe Cleaner Sculptures
Face Painting [Michael Albert and W. 107 St. Block Association]
Cultural Heritage Crossword Puzzle Party
Pottery Demo [by Mugi Pottery]
Knitting and Crochet Demo [Yarntopia]
Pet Therapy [Morningside Village]
Neighborhood Vision Mural
“What A Neighborhood” Creates Song Lines for West Side Streets
Plant Repotting
Live Music Performances

Saturday, May 15 – SPRING FAIR
Teacher dunking booth, karaoke, food, flea market, more;
W. 97^th S (between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues)
12 noon-5pm.
For info 212-222-8008

Friday, May 21 – SPRING FAIR
Inflatable rides, food, music, children’s bands, face-painting;
Bloomingdale School Yard
150 W. 105^th St
3pm-7pm.
For info 646-395-0990

Thursday, May 27
CONCERT by the Jamie Begian Big Band playing a blend of jazz and funk; El Taller Latino
2710 Broadway
Starts at 8pm
$15
For info 212-665-9460 or www.tallerlatino.org

Also, if you still haven’t had the chance to do so, keep an eye on the events organized by some of favorite local spots – most of them are FREE and all places are very cool and friendly!

• Crepes on Columbus
  990 Col. Ave & W. 109 St
  For info 212-222-0259 or www.crepesoncolumbus.com.

• L’ exquisitus
  153 Manhattan Avenue @ W. 107 Street.
  For info 212-280-1145 or www.lexquisituscafe.com
  WiFi café and lounge;
  open 7 days a week. 

• Mehu Gallery
  21 W. 100 Street.
  Tue-Fri 12-7pm; Sat-Sun 12-6pm.
  For info 212-222-3334 or mehugallery@aol.com

• Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too
  W. 110 St. between. Columbus & Manhattan Avenues.
  For info 212-866-6205 or www.spoonbreadinc.com

• SIP
  998 Amsterdam Avenue.
  For info 212-316-2747 or www.sipbar.com
  Live DJs nightly;
  live jazz Sats.;
  new art exhibits 1st & 3rd Wed.;
  open mic, 4th Sun,;
  “Acoustic Soul Lounge” 3rd Sun. 8pm;
  SIP LIT–literary readings and free tapas bar, every last Wed., 8pm.
  Free WiFi.

• Village Pourhouse
  982-988 Amsterdam Avenue.
  For info 212-979-2337 or www.pourhousenyc.com
  Trivia Weds., 8pm.  


• West Side Arts Coalition
  W. 96 Street & Broadway, Center Mall.
  Weds. 6-8pm, Sat. & Sun. 12-6-pm.
  For info 212-316-6024 or www.wsacny.org.
  Exhibits: Spring Forward now thru 5/2

• Whole Foods Jazz Legend Series
  808 Columbus Avenue & W. 97 Street
  Fridays 5pm-7pm
  Free 5/14, 28
  Local jazz legend Jimmy Norman, a frequent performer at Mikell’s.

• Zanny’s Café
  W. 108 Street & Columbus Avenue.
  For schedule 212-316-6849 or www.zannyscafe.com
  Movie Night Wednesdays.