CALENDAR
HAPPENINGS
This week in Manhattan
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THURSDAY, JAN. 27
Echoes in Ink: On International
Holocaust Remembrance Day,
join the Museum of Jewish Heritage
for a reading of three short
stories from writers refl ecting
on the Shoah: “The Road of No
Return” by Rachel Häring Korn
read by Jackie Hoffman, “The
Shawl” by Cynthia Ozick read by
Mili Avital, and “A Wedding in
Brownsville” by Isaac Bashevis
Singer read by Eleanor Reissa.
The program will premiere at
10 a.m. and be available all day.
Register to participate online at
mjhnyc.org.
Classical performance: Come
to the 92nd Street Y to see
world-renowned cellist Steven
Isserlis and award-winning
pianist Connie Shih perform a
rich program of Russian jewels.
The program includes two of the
great works for cello — Shostakovich’s
romantic, witty and
magnifi cent D-minor Sonata,
and the sweepingly beautiful
sonata by Rachmaninoff — a
work Isserlis calls “a journey
of the soul.” Available online
and in-person. Tickets $20 per
person. 7:30 p.m., 92nd Street Y,
1395 Lexington Ave. For ticket
information, visit 92y.org.
Go to the boat show: The
Progressive Insurance New
York Boat Show returns to the
Javits Center this weekend, giving
nautical novices, seasoned
sailors and water lovers an
all-access pass to dive into the
boating lifestyle. See and shop
the most comprehensive selection
of boats and gear in the
tri-state area and connect with
fellow boating enthusiasts at the
world’s fi rst and longest-running
boat show. Through Jan. 30.
Tickets $18 if purchased online
in advance, $20 at the door.
Javits Center, 655 West 34th St.
For more information or to buy
tickets, visit nyboatshow.com.
Stand-up comedy: Join
CSTM HAUS for a night full
of laughs, popcorn and beer to
kick off the opening night of
“Comedy HAUS” hosted by Steven
Cohen & Crenshaw White.
6:30-10 p.m., CSTM HAUS,
675 Hudson St., 4S. For tickets,
visit meatpacking-district.com/
events/comedy-ha-ha-haus.
FRIDAY, JAN. 28
Author Talk: Come join the
New York Public Library as
we celebrate the unveiling of
its inaugural Best Comics List!
Joining us for an author talk
will be Hiromi Goto & Ann Xu,
the author/artist duo behind
Shadow Life! Online event,
1:15-2 p.m. Register at nypl.org/
events/programs/2022/01/28/
author-talk-hiromi-goto-ann-xu.
SATURDAY, JAN. 29
Winter Bird Walk: Join the
Randall’s Island Park Alliance
for a guided tour to look for
and learn about the approximately
50+ species of birds that
Left: The National Boat Show returns to the Jacob Javits
Convention Center this weekend.
Above: Hudson Yards will host a Lunar New Year celebration
this weekend.
migrate to the park during the
winter season or live year-round
on Randall’s Island! 2-4 p.m.,
meet at the Randall’s Island end
of the 103rd Street footbridge.
High Line Tour: Hear the story
behind New York City’s park in
the sky. Enjoy a free tour led by
High Line Docents, knowledgeable
volunteer guides who offer
you an insider’s perspective
on the park’s history, design,
and landscape. Noon-12:45
p.m., meet on The High Line
at Gansevoort Street. For more
information, visit thehighline.
org.
Celebrate the Lunar New
Year: Every Saturday during
Lunar New Year, enjoy
traditional lion dances and
ribbon-twirling performances
at Hudson Yards, by The New
York Chinese Cultural Center.
Shows at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and
5 p.m. at the Great Room,
Level 1. For more information,
visit hudsonyardsnewyork.com/
events/lunar-new-year-performances
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SUNDAY, JAN. 30
Find a Bald Eagle: Winter is
a spectacular time for observing
bald eagles in New York
City parks. See if you can spot
any on this adventure with our
Urban Park Rangers through
Inwood Hill Park. Bring your
own binoculars. 10-11:30 a.m.,
Payson Park House in Inwood
Hill Park Dyckman Street and
Payson Avenue, Inwood.
Rockin’ at The Rock: Enjoy
Rockefeller Center’s new
monthly live singalong series
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with The Rock and Roll Playhouse
located outdoors at Radio
Park. Dance, play and rock out
with the band to the top hits of
The Beatles and experience the
classics every month with a fun
twist the whole family can enjoy!
Hot drinks and treats will
also be available. Doors open
at 10:30 a.m. Radio Park at 50
Rockefeller Plaza. For more
information, visit rockefellercenter.
com.
Virtual stroll through Jewish
Paris: Join the Museum of
Jewish Heritage for a virtual
stroll through Le Marais, Paris’
Jewish Quarter. The neighborhood
is famous for its old-world
charm, delis and bakeries,
narrow cobblestone streets,
hidden courtyards, and tranquil
gardens on Rue des Rosiers.
$36 per person. 11 a.m. Register
online at mjhnyc.org/events/
virtual-walking-tour-jewishmarrakesh.
Battery Park City Art: All
are welcome to come and enjoy
the inspired artwork created
by participants at Battery Park
City Authority’s art programs.
Meet fellow artists and the
artists/educators who lead the
programs. Proof of vaccination
required, RSVP recommended
to attend the annual exhibition.
1-3 p.m., 6 River Terrace. For
more information, visit bpca.
ny.gov/event/2022-annual-artexhibition
opening-reception.
MONDAY, JAN. 31
‘Paths to the Shore’: Join the
Center for Book Arts (CBA) for
an online Artist Talk with Sarah
Nicholls, whose exhibition
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