Upper East Side Events and Happenings

Friday, March 25, 2011

Events Roundup: March 26th-28th

Although spring hasn't fully sprung, there are plenty of spring-ful activities taking place on the Upper East Side this weekend!

34th Annual NYPD vs. FDNY 5-mile Run
Saturday, March 26th from 9:30am-12:00pm

Not only do NYC's police and fireman protect are city, they run too! Check out the annual five-miler this Saturday morning as the NYPD takes on the FDNY in a race around Central Park.

Where: Central Park (Begins northbound on the East Drive just south of the 102nd Street transverse)
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DIY Spring Flowers
Saturday, March 28th at 3:00pm

Spring is so close, which means its time to decorate for the new season! Stop by Webster Library for an adults-only craft workshop on how to make your own decorative flowers for your home, packages, and more.

Where: Webster Library (1465 York Avenue between 77th & 78th Streets)
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Budokon
Saturday, March 28th at 3:00pm

What in the world is Budokon? Spend your Saturday afternoon finding out! The practice fuses together yoga, martial arts, and meditation. Be prepared to sweat, flex, and most importantly, have fun in a new and unique workout for your spring fitness regime.

Where: New York Yoga (1629 York Avenue between 85th & 86th Streets)
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Early Morning Birding
Sunday, March 29th at 8:00am

The early bird gets the worm, and on this Sunday, the early riser gets to watch the birds get their worms. Rise and shine on the early side for a morning in Central Park with fellow bird and nature lovers. Hosted by Urban Park Rangers, you will look for the first returning birds of the season.

Where: Central Park (Meet at Belvedere Castle)
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Special Cheese Tasting
Monday, March 30th at 7:00pm

Cheese lovers unite for a unique tasting experience! To enrich your appreciation of French wines, FIAF invites you to an evening dedicated to cheese with acclaimed MaƮtre Fromager Max McCalman, of New York's Artisanal Premium Cheese Center. Learn how to distinguish and savor different varieties as well as how to pair your wine properly with different cheeses.

Where: French Institue/Alliance (22 East 60th Street between Park & Madison Avenues)
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