Happy Memorial Day weekend, Upper West Siders! It's time to kick off the summer in true UWS spirit. Check out the can't miss events happening in the 'hood this weekend!
Kayaking on the Hudson
When: Every Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Riverside Park
Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. No registration required. Kayaks and life vests provided. More Info
The Matt Brewing Company Tasting
When: Saturday, May 26th at 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Where: New York Historial Society (170 Central Park West between 76th & 77th)
The tasting will feature Saranac White IPA, bursting with Citra hops, and the refreshing fruitiness of orange peel & coriander and the softening characters of wheat malt and oats; Saranac High Peaks Lemon Ginger, a limited-edition batch brewed with lemon peel and ginger; Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale, brewed with real blueberry juice and left unfiltered; and Saranac Pale Ale, a rich and fruity ale that finishes crisp; Lake Placid Ubu Ale; and Lake Placid Hefeweizen. More Info
This American Life - Things You Can't Do On The Radio
When: Saturday, May 26th at 7:00pm & Sunday, May 27th at 3:00pm
Where: Symphony Space (2537 Broadway Avenue between 94th & 95th)
WBEZ Chicago's hit radio show This American Life comes to select movie screens nationwide this May. Host Ira Glass and popular contributors present stories, plus things you could never do on the radio - including dance, animation, video and more. Captured live May 10 and broadcast from the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the event will feature David Sedaris, stories by David Rakoff and Glynn Washington, a new short film by Mike Birbiglia, music by OK Go, comedy by Tig Notaro, and special surprise guests. More Info
Memorial Day Special! Memorial Walk Tour
When: Monday, May 28th at 1:00pm
Where: Central Park
Combine a walk through Central Park with a look at how different generations of New Yorkers viewed the Park as a proper place to remember their veterans. The tour will last approximately 120 minutes and will cover about 2 miles. It will end at Grand Army Plaza (Fifth Avenue and 59th Street). For directions, please call 212-794-4064. More Info
Sunset Jazz at the Empire Hotel Rooftop
When: Monday, May 28th from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Empire Hotel New York (44 West 63rd Street between Broadway & Columbus)
Live jazz will be performed by The Olli Soikkeli Trio. Happy hour (until 8pm) includes $5 domestic beers, $6 well drinks, $7 cosmos, $8 red/white wines. More Info