Looking to meet other Upper West Siders, enjoy the spring, get a little exercise, and help a great cause all at once?  Then join My Upper West for the 2010 Walk MS.  My Upper West founders Lauren and Torrey have created a team to take part in Walk MS Manhattan, a fundraising walk that benefits [...]

While Central Park’s SummerStage, the great series of (mostly) free concerts and events that take place at Rumsey Playfield (mid-park, near Bethesda Terrace at 71st), has been on hiatus for the winter months, the venue is already booking some gigs, signaling that summer sun will be here before we know it.  The first event currently [...]

Pure Yoga’s newest location, Pure West on 77th and Amsterdam, is holding a fascinating conference next weekend, and all are invited to sign up.  On Friday, March 5th, join teachers from the International Yoga Therapy Conference for a presentation on the emerging field of Yoga Therapy.  Enjoy a “Yoga for Energy Flow” class directly following [...]

ZogSports, a charity-focused, co-ed, social sports club that promotes charity and social action amongst young professionals in New York, has opened their spring registration, so now is your chance to sign up for a fun sports league when weather warms up.  Whether you want to play softball on the Great Lawn, kickball on Central Park’s [...]

The New York Road Runners’ Run for Haiti takes place this Saturday, giving runners a chance to race while raising funds for post-earthquake relief in Haiti.  There’s still time to sign up to participate in the 4 mile run/walk, which will take place on the southern end of the jogger’s path in Central Park.  If [...]

The NYC Social Sports Club arranges a variety of co-ed sports games, giving teams a chance to socialize with sports first and post-game parties later.  The newest social sport to join the club is bowling, and registration is currently open to join or form a team.  The seven-week bowling season takes place this spring at [...]

It’s the 19th anniversary of the 76th Street Equinox fitness club, and they are putting on some fun events to celebrate.  Come to the fitness center this evening to enjoy some food, a live DJ, and anniversary events before taking part in either a special Forza class or a special cycling class.  If you have [...]

Here’s a cool and fun UWS event… the Jewish Community Center (Amsterdam at 76th) is holding a special spin class on Saturday.  It’s not just any spin class… the 45-minute class includes a sing-a-long while watching the cult classic Grease on the 22’ x 11’ movie screen in the JCC’s auditorium!  Top spin instructor Randi [...]

Pure Yoga, the high-end yoga studio with a new Upper West Side location, is offering some unique Valentine’s Day events designed for an array of backgrounds.  In one special Valentine’s Day workshop, bring a partner to enjoy a circle warm-up, followed by a mirrored asana practice, partner poses, and Thai Massage.  The class will conclude [...]

Join New York Road Runners and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation on February 20th for the Run for Haiti, a 4 mile run/walk to benefit the post-earthquake Haiti relief effort.  The race, which starts on the east side of the jogger’s path near 68th and ends near the Bandshell (mid-park, [...]