Sunday, July 21: The Rubin Museum of Art Block Party | Discover the power of community, as you join thousands of other New Yorkers at this outdoor event featuring art and activities for all ages—inspired by, they note, “the Rubin’s yearlong exploration of the power that dwells within us and flows between us.” Art-making activities include Power Down: Create your own stress balls; Power On: Create a portable lamp with LED lights; and Power Objects: Wrap and weave string around wood and stone in a project inspired by the Tibetan Namkha. Participatory experiences include: Flower Power: Build a collaborative floral feast for the eyes; Power Couple: Ask someone at the table to trace your hands to form patterns on the long table; Power Poles: Get scientific with magnetic force and metallic sand; and Power Trip: Explore constellations in the Himalayas. There will be performances from Building Beats and Fogo Azul Brazilian Women’s Drumline, and a Power Painting Jam curated and MC’ed by Rhiannon Catalyst with music by Building Beats. ASL interpretation is available for stage programming. ASL interpretation available for stage programming. Food will be available for purchase from Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, People’s Pops, Yanni’s Coffee, Cafe Serai, Sweetface Snoballs, and The Commons Chelsea. This event is free and open to the public (includes FREE admission to the museum all day), and will happen rain or shine. Sunday, July 21, 1-4pm, inside and alongside the Rubin Museum of Art (150 W. 17 St. near Sixth Ave.). For info on all Rubin Museum events and activities, visit rubinmuseum.org.

Free Lectures on Wed., July 17 and Tues., July 23 | In collaboration with the West 13th Street Alliance, Lenox Health Greenwich Village is cosponsoring and cohosting a series of events, including two intriguing lectures. On Wed., July 17, 6-7pm, Alfred Pommer—author of four NYC neighborhood guide books that explore a particular neighborhood’s history and architecture—turns his attention to Exploring the Original West Village. On Tues., July 23, 6-7pm, Jason Haber—a frequent commentator on CNBC and co-founder of Rubicon Property, a social entrepreneurial real estate firm based in Manhattan—presents Robert Moses, Jane Jacobs, and The Battle for New York. Call 347-802-7400 to register, or do so online or via exploringtheoriginalwestvillage.eventbrite.com and thebattlefornewyork.eventbrite.com. Walk-ins are also welcome, and refreshments will be served.

Free Events from the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District | The Talk Tuesday series, providing educational and cultural talks, takes place in the South Plaza, every Tuesday at 6pm. July 16: Site City Future. July 23: Brands as Landmarks. The Wellness Wednesdays (6pm) series of fitness classes offers, on July 10: Dance Fitness. July 17: All-Levels Yoga. July 24: All-Levels Street Jazz. The Throwback Thursdays series offers games, beginning at 11am, kids’ workshops from 12-2pm, and performances and frozen treats from 6-7pm. For more information, visit flatirondistrict.nyc/summer2019.

So Many Things to do in Hudson River Park | HRPK’s season of free iconic NY films is underway, and each movie is set in the magnetic and mythic city we call home. Every Wednesday at 8:30pm (or dusk), at the Pier 63 Lawn Bowl (at W. 23rd St.). On July 17, it’s Rob Reiner’s When Harry Met Sally. Other films in the series include Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing (July 31), and Sydney Pollack’s Tootsie (August 7). The series concludes on August 21, with Penny Marshall’s Big. HRPK has a kid-friendly roster of animated movies as well. So pack your picnic, grab a blanket, and bring the family to Pier 46 at Charles St., Friday nights starting at 8:30pm (or dusk). July 12: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. July 19th: Ralph Breaks the Internet. July 26th: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.

Learn the steps, then stay to show off your new moves, when you beat feet to HRPK’s Sunset Salsa series (with Talia Castro-Pozo). Every Tuesday, through August 27. Lessons: 6:30-7:30pm and open dance, 7:30-9pm, at Pier 45 (at Christopher St.). For more info, click here. Also at Pier 45, 7-9pm, the Free Friday concert series is set against beautiful sunsets. July 12: Reggae with Kevin Batchelor. July 19: Brazilian Samba with Manhattan Samba. July 26: Brass with High & Mighty Brass Band.

Their film series is not among them, but some events recommend that you RSVP ahead of time. For the calendar to the full list of events, visit hudsonriverpark.org/events.

Summer Movie Series and More at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum | Friday, July 19, First Man is a look at the life of an astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the moon. The event is first come, first served. The movie begins at sunset, weather permitting. From 5-9pm at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum Pier (W. 46th St. & 12th Ave.). Also on July 19, celebrate the Apollo mission with Dr. Noah Petro, who will use images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter at the Museum’s Astronomy Night. Following the talk, enjoy stargazing on the flight deck with high-powered telescopes. The Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum is located at W. 46th St, at 12th Ave.). For more info, visit intrepidmuseum.org.

Tuesday, July 16: The 2019 Senior Resource Fair | New York State Senator Brad Hoylman and SEIU 32BJ invite you to learn about the wide range of resources available to the older adult community and their caregivers. SCRIE/DRIE assistance and blood pressure screenings will be available.

Tues., July 16, 2-4pm, at SEIU 32BJ (25 W. 18th St., btw. 5th/6th Aves.). For more information, call 212-633-8052.

Grow With Google | The Grow with Google NYC Learning Center is a new temporary public educational space offering New Yorkers free digital skills workshops on a range of topics, one-on-one coaching, and community events. At Google’s NYC Headquarters (111 Eighth Ave. at W. 15th St.). To view the class schedule and sign up, Click Here.

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