Upcoming events in the Upper West Side — curated from the Stumblday board and refreshed regularly.
21 picks · checked Sep 2
Broadway at 103rd–104th St, Upper West Side, ManhattanJAPAN Fes takes over Broadway at 103rd Street with about 15 Japanese street-food vendors — takoyaki, yakitori, omurice and kakigori, free to wander from 10am to 6pm.
Broadway at 103rd–104th St, Upper West Side, ManhattanJAPAN Fes takes over Broadway at 103rd Street with about 15 Japanese street-food vendors — takoyaki, yakitori, omurice and kakigori, free to wander from 10am to 6pm.
Pier 1, Riverside Park South, Upper West Side, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA county fair lands on the Hudson at Pier 1 with sideshow performers, carnival rides and live bands.
Pier 1, Riverside Park South, Upper West Side, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA county fair lands on the Hudson at Pier 1 with sideshow performers, carnival rides and live bands.
American Museum of Natural History, Upper West Side, ManhattanRelive the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs in an immersive AMNH show — the summer's top science pick for families.
American Museum of Natural History, Upper West Side, ManhattanRelive the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs in an immersive AMNH show — the summer's top science pick for families.
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Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Central Park, Upper West Side, ManhattanWallyg · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA phone-obsessed Red and a sweet-toothed wolf cross paths inside Central Park's 150-year-old marionette cottage — 45 minutes, hand-carved.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Central Park, Upper West Side, ManhattanWallyg · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA phone-obsessed Red and a sweet-toothed wolf cross paths inside Central Park's 150-year-old marionette cottage — 45 minutes, hand-carved.
New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanMore than 100 handmade Black dolls collected by artist Betye Saar go on view as a promised gift to New York Historical.
New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanMore than 100 handmade Black dolls collected by artist Betye Saar go on view as a promised gift to New York Historical.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Upper West Side, ManhattanSilvana Pizzuti leads free tai chi on the terrace of Riverside Park's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, suitable for all fitness levels.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Upper West Side, ManhattanSilvana Pizzuti leads free tai chi on the terrace of Riverside Park's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, suitable for all fitness levels.
102nd Street Field House, Upper West Side, ManhattanRotating books and guest readers bring an hour of story time to Riverside Park's 102nd Street Field House, free and open to any family.
102nd Street Field House, Upper West Side, ManhattanRotating books and guest readers bring an hour of story time to Riverside Park's 102nd Street Field House, free and open to any family.
The New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanHow the Revolution reshaped the lives of New York's women and how they reshaped it back, told through objects and documents.
The New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanHow the Revolution reshaped the lives of New York's women and how they reshaped it back, told through objects and documents.
Pier i at West 70th Street, Upper West Side, ManhattanSideshow performers, carnival amusements, live bands and cotton candy take over a Hudson River pier for Riverside Park's free county fair.
Pier i at West 70th Street, Upper West Side, ManhattanSideshow performers, carnival amusements, live bands and cotton candy take over a Hudson River pier for Riverside Park's free county fair.
The New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanArt, artifacts and founding documents from The New York Historical's collections, arranged around what the promise of liberty actually meant.
The New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanArt, artifacts and founding documents from The New York Historical's collections, arranged around what the promise of liberty actually meant.
Chikara, Upper West Side, ManhattanChikara · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo Sushi of Gari veterans opened a high-end Japanese restaurant on West 70th Street, named for the chef who runs its kitchen.
Chikara, Upper West Side, ManhattanChikara · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo Sushi of Gari veterans opened a high-end Japanese restaurant on West 70th Street, named for the chef who runs its kitchen.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanThe viral sketch comedian's headline Beacon stop plays twice — a 4 PM matinee and a 7 PM evening show.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanThe viral sketch comedian's headline Beacon stop plays twice — a 4 PM matinee and a 7 PM evening show.
Grand Bazaar NYC, Upper West Side, ManhattanVendors and pop-ups stock new supplies and gear for back-to-school season.
Grand Bazaar NYC, Upper West Side, ManhattanVendors and pop-ups stock new supplies and gear for back-to-school season.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBen Schwartz packs the Beacon for a fully improvised night — surprise famous friends, zero script and pure Jean-Ralphio energy throughout.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBen Schwartz packs the Beacon for a fully improvised night — surprise famous friends, zero script and pure Jean-Ralphio energy throughout.
Broadway, Upper West Side, Upper West Side, ManhattanDeans Charbal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTen blocks of Broadway close to cars from 86th to 96th Street for the Upper West Side's big Sunday avenue fair — vendors, food stands and easy fall strolling.
Broadway, Upper West Side, Upper West Side, ManhattanDeans Charbal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTen blocks of Broadway close to cars from 86th to 96th Street for the Upper West Side's big Sunday avenue fair — vendors, food stands and easy fall strolling.
The New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanAcroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe New York Historical opens a 135-object survey of Irish literature since 1798 drawn from the Leonard L. Milberg collections. Friday evenings are pay-as-you-wish.
The New York Historical, Upper West Side, ManhattanAcroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe New York Historical opens a 135-object survey of Irish literature since 1798 drawn from the Leonard L. Milberg collections. Friday evenings are pay-as-you-wish.
Grand Bazaar NYC, Upper West Side, ManhattanGrand Bazaar NYC stacks its aisles with curated vintage — leather jackets, denim and decades of finds — and profits fund four UWS public schools.
Grand Bazaar NYC, Upper West Side, ManhattanGrand Bazaar NYC stacks its aisles with curated vintage — leather jackets, denim and decades of finds — and profits fund four UWS public schools.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHandler brings The High and Mighty Tour to the Beacon for a Friday night of stand-up in the restored Upper West Side hall.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHandler brings The High and Mighty Tour to the Beacon for a Friday night of stand-up in the restored Upper West Side hall.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMetheny's Side-Eye project - the rotating trio he uses to test younger players - takes the Beacon stage on a Saturday night.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMetheny's Side-Eye project - the rotating trio he uses to test younger players - takes the Beacon stage on a Saturday night.
Grand Bazaar NYC, Upper West Side, ManhattanVintage furniture, ceramics, art and cozy-season decor fill Grand Bazaar NYC's aisles — a schools-supporting UWS market themed for fall nesting.
Grand Bazaar NYC, Upper West Side, ManhattanVintage furniture, ceramics, art and cozy-season decor fill Grand Bazaar NYC's aisles — a schools-supporting UWS market themed for fall nesting.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo late-night hosts, one Beacon stage, no writers' room - the pair's recurring Sunday residency continues through December.
Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, ManhattanPhoto: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo late-night hosts, one Beacon stage, no writers' room - the pair's recurring Sunday residency continues through December.
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