Thanksgiving Weekend on the Upper East Side

Happy Thanksgiving from the Upper East Side!  Staying in the city this holiday weekend?  Check out what’s good in the ‘hood and continue your holiday fun this weekend!

All’s Fair in Love and War: 92nd Street Y Film Series

Friday, November 25^th at 10:00am

92^nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue at 92^nd Steet)

Why do audiences embrace screen heroes who pretend, lie and cheat?  This eight-week series explores the greatest films of romantic impersonation, manufactured war and assumed identity. Each screening features an introduction and guided discussion afterward.  Wake up, grab a cup of joe, and head to the 92^nd Street Y!  More Info

Return of the Native Live at Session 73

Friday, November 25^th at 10:30pm

Session 73 (1359 First Avenue between 72nd & 73^rd Streets)

Session 73 boasts an unflinching weekly lineup of live music while filling a more important niche than ever. The atmosphere at Session is all about food, drink, music and mood.  The live music fuses the bustling bar and separate lounge dining room into one scene. Whether you’ve come to eat or to drink, you’re part of the overall scene.  More Info

Drop-in Art Workshop

Sunday, November 28th at 1:00pm

The Jewish Museum (1109 Fifth Avenue between 92nd & 93^rd Streets)

Grab the kiddos and get creative this Sunday!  Paint, draw, sculpt or craft a work of art. Please accompany your child during this activity.  Free with Museum Admission!  More Info

Nick Katsoris: Loukoumi's Celebrity Cookbook

Sunday, November 28^th at 2:00pm

Barnes & Noble (150 East 86th Street between 3rd & Lexington Avenues)

Nick Katsouris presents his fifth Loukoumi storybook, in which Cat Cora teaches kids how to cook followed by favorite childhood recipes from over 50 celebrities. This event will include select appearances by celebrities featured in the book.  More Info

Julie Reyburn: "Winter Songs"

Sunday, November 27^th & Monday, November 28^th at 8:30pm

Feinsteins at the Regency Club of NY (540 Park Avenue between 61st & 62^nd Streets)

2011 MAC Award Winner for Major Artist, Julie Reyburn, returns to Feinstein's with her new show, Winter Songs. This follow up to her acclamied show, Summer Nights brings to the stage a mix of contemporary music from new emerging composers, as well as secular and the American songbook to celebrate the season.  More Info