Out & About

| 28 Dec 2015 | 04:14

    Thu 31

    Great Music at St. Bart’s — a Concert for the New YearSt. Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Ave. at 51st St.

    11 p.m. Free.

    An annual St. Bart’s tradition: William Trafka, Director of Music and Organist, performs a free concert to ring in the New Year. A free champagne reception follows the concert.

    212-378-0248. mmpaf.org

    A PLEA FOR PEACE Church of St. Jean Baptiste. Enter on Lexington Avenue between 75th and 76th Streets

    8 p.m. $50.

    Amor Artis Chorus and Orchestra presents its 31st New Year’s Eve concert, with Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major,

    amorartis.org/

    Fri 1

    Iconic Views of Central Park TourCentral Park, North Meadow Recreation Center, Dairy Visitor Center, mid-Park between 64th and 65th Street.

    11 a.m. $15 (Members $10).

    Take our signature tour, and let Central Park Conservancy guides give you an insider’s look at some of the most iconic features of the world’s greatest urban park.

    212-310-6600.

    Kabbalat ShabbatB’nai Jeshurun, 88th Street Sanctuary, 257 West 88th St.

    6:30 p.m.

    212-787-7600. www.bj.org/

    Sat 2

    Kindred Spirits: Vasily Kandinsky and Frank Lloyd WrightSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave.

    2 p.m. Free with admission and meet on the rotunda floor. No RSVP is required.

    Led by Filip Noterdaeme, gallery educator.

    212-423-3618. guggenheim.org/new-york/calendar-and-events/2016/01/05/art-in-the-round-exhibition-tour-21/5833

    Just Kidding: Sonia De Los SantosLeonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway.

    11 a.m. $15; members $13.

    212-864-5400.

    Sun 3

    Youth GroupChurch of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 West 86th St.

    1-2:30 p.m. Free.

    Youth group at Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew.

    212-362-3179. www.stpaulandstandrew.org/event/youth-group/?instance_id=17579

    TEDDY BEAR TEA Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 East 61st St.

    1–2:30 p.m. Adults, $10; children under 12, $5.

    Banish post-holiday boredom with an event for ages 3 to 6. Bring your favorite teddy (or doll) to meet Mrs. Woodhull, the proprietor’s wife, and role-play the daily activities at the Mount Vernon Hotel in 1830. Afterwards, enjoy fruit tea and cookies.

    212-838-6878 to make reservations.

    Mon 4

    Mystery Mondays: Book discussion.67th Street Library, 328 East 67th St.

    4 p.m.

    Featuring stories of suspense, secrets, and lies. This week, “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins

    (212) 734-1717 www.nypl.org/events/programs/2016/01/04/mystery-mondays-mystery-lovers-monthly-book-discussion-group

    19th Precinct 153 East 67th St.

    7 p.m.

    The precinct community council meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the precinct station house.

    212-452-0615. www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_019.shtml

    Tue 5

    Torah on Tuesdays with Susan SchorrWest End Synagogue, 190 Amsterdam Ave.

    7:30-9:30 p.m.

    Drop in and join the conversation, or just listen and enjoy. No prior experience required.

    212-579-0777.

    Hoda Kotb ReadsBarnes & Noble, 150 East 86th St.

    7 p.m. Free

    Today show co-anchor and author Hoda Kotb will be sharing stories from her new book, “Where We Belong: Journeys That Show Us the Way.”A Q&A and book signing follow. 212-369-2180. stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061725312-0

    Wed 6

    Kill your tv reading groupLogos Bookstore, 1575 York Ave.

    7 PM

    KYTV Reading Group will discuss “The Razor’s Edge” by Somerset Maugham.

    212-517-7292. www.logosbookstorenyc.com/Calendar.html

    Community board 8 Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th St., between First and Second aVenues, Draesal Hall

    6:30 p.m.

    A presentation by DOT regarding safety and mobility improvements on Second Avenue from 59th to 96th Streets

    212-758-4340. cb8m.com/calendar-meeting_date