Laser Art Show On The Hayden Planetarium Sphere

While it’s not specific to today’s Macy’s balloon inflation, if you’re going to be in the area of the Museum of Natural History for the inflations, you might be interested in the laser art show projected on the Hayden Planetarium sphere (West 81st, between Central Park West & Columbus). It’s visible from the street and [...]

Manhattanhenge Tonight At 8:17 pm

I try and keep things focused on the UWS here, but I saw this mentioned in a variety of places and I thought it was too cool not to share (yes, I can be a geek). Tonight (and apparently yesterday) New Yorkers can revel in the bi-annual phenomenon known as “Manhattanhenge.” Neil deGrasse Tyson describes [...]

Free & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 5/31/11

Events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011… Central Park Walking Tour: Amble Through The Ramble Belvedere Castle (mid-Park, just north of 79th) 12:00 – 1:00 pm FREE Click here for more information Dixieland Jazz By The Gotham Jazzmen New York Public Library For The Performing Arts (111 Amsterdam, between 64th & 65th) 12:00 [...]