Events Roundup: Father's Day on the Upper East Side

Happy Father's Day, dads, from the Upper East Side! There are so many great events this year that we've dedicated our weekly events roundup to the well deserved Holiday.

The Scene @ Tavern on the Green: Origami Workshop
Sunday, June 19th at 11:00am

Get artsy with dad at Tavern on the Green's Origami Workshop--even better, its free! Learn to fold paper into Central Park-inspired works of art, such as flowers, insects, and animals. Fun for the whole family!

Tavern on the Green Central Park
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Alexander McQueen: Art, Beauty, and the Unique Body
Sunday, June 19th at 3:00pm

If Dad likes art, take him to see the hottest art exhibition of the summer at The Met. This special event discusses art, fashion, and the unique body as an object of beauty with McQueen model, athlete, and actress Aimee Mullins and Harold Koda, curator in charge of The Costume Institute.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue between 82nd & 83rd Streets
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Father's Day 2011 BBQ, Beer & Bourbon
Sunday, June 19th

If your padre loves the three B's of the South--BBQ, beer, and bourbon--bring him by Southern Hospitality for a heck of a deal! Their Father's Day special for $34.95 includes a huge platter of Memphis-style dry rubbed spare ribs, hand-sliced brisket, and SoHo's famous fried chicken with a choice of two sides and a flight of either beer or bourbon.

Southern Hospitality 1460 Second Avenue between 76th & 77th Streets
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Cardio Yoga for Men with Ed Harrold
Sunday, June 19th at 1:30pm

If Dad loves to hit the gym, you don't have to stop him from breaking a sweat this Father's Day with this kick-ass class from Pure Yoga just for men. The class is a yoga and cardio program that hybrids yogic pranayama and Cross-Patterning Yoga, a style designed to raise energy levels both naturally and organically.

Pure Yoga East 203 East 86th Street between Second & Third Avenues
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A Plant Based Father's Day at Candle 79
Sunday, June 19th

If papa is on a health kick or doesn't eat meat, check out Candle Cafe and Candle 79's Father's Day menu. What better way to honor your Dad this year than by treating him to a healthy brunch or dinner at one of NYC's favorite veggie-loving restaurants?

Candle 79 154 East 79th Street between Lexington & Third Avenues
Cafe Candle 1307 Third Avenue between 74th & 75th Streets
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Father's Day at Atlantic Grill
Sunday, June 19th

If you're really looking to give dad the king's treatment this year, take him to Atlantic Grill for a knock-your-socks off meal. With Cajun king salmon sushi tacos and other specials just for him in addition to their regular menu, Atlantic Grill is the place to go for Dad's seafood and sushi fix.

Atlantic Grill 1339 Third Avenue between 76th & 77th Streets
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