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Highbridge Park: Historic New York – The Highbridge Water Tower

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City’s water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200 foot tower.

Arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m, to gain admittance. Program will be held at the base of the water tower behind the Highbridge Recreation Center and Pool.

Location: West 174 Street  & Amsterdam Avenue in Highbridge Park

Registration not required.

Film Works Alfresco: When Harry Met Sally

Film Works Alfresco presents When Harry Met Sally

95 minutes. Comedy (1989, USA). Appropriate for families.
Can men and women ever just be friends? Rob Reiner’s touching, funny film set a new standard for romantic comedies, and he was ably abetted by the sharp interplay between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, who each give career defining performances.

Programming:
7:30pm – Pre-show live performance by Nick Grinder Trio
8:30pm (approximately) – Feature Presentation
Programming will take place rain or shine at The Hudson

Free admission. Donations appreciated.

Hudson View Gardens: Jazz with the Randal Despommier Quartet

Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group presents an evening of jazz with the Randal Despommier Quartet at The Lounge at HVG

The quartet’s program celebrates the vinyl release of South – a New Orleans-roots record – and also includes new tunes and arrangements including poetry in Farsi. The Randal Despommier Quartet grew out of the New Orleans born-and-bred bandleader’s long-running duo collaboration with HVG’s own pianist Jason Yeager. Appearing with the group at Hudson View Gardens are bassist Kelsey Mines, drummer Jay Sawyer, and guest vocalist Mahya Hamedi.

The concert is open to the public; admission is $20 suggested donation ($15 for seniors/students; under 8 free) at the door. The audience is invited to meet the performers at a post-performance wine reception.