NYC HONEY DAY AT THE HIGH LINE: Winnie the Pooh’s only known vice gets its own High Line theme day, when sections of the elevated park are transformed into an artisanal honey market dripping in sweet science. In addition to event co-sponsor Brooklyn Grange Farm, High Line food vendors including L’arte del Gelato, People’s Pops and Melt Bakery will sell unique concoctions based on the ingredient of honor. A glass-paned hive will afford clear views of the “waggle dance” bees use to spread the word about nectar hot spots, and beekeepers will be on hand to point out which High Line plants these winged pollinators (who get too much bad press about their defensive use of stingers) prefer to nosh on.
Wed., July 29, 1–7 p.m. at the 14th Street Passage (on the High Line at 14th St. & 10th Ave.). For info on this and other activities, visit thehighline.org.
PERUVIAN FOOD SHOWCASE: Timed to celebrate the country’s Independence Day on July 28, this week-long Peruvian pop-up market — at Chelsea Market — offers 4,800 square feet of Peruvian clothing, accessories, gifts, decorative items, jewelry, dance, folk music, art and food. Immerse yourself in the food, art and culture of the country that’s home to the Amazon rainforest and Andes Mountains (as well as pima cotton, alpaca wool and Pisco cocktails.
Mon., July 27–Sat., Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. (with evening events until midnight). At Chelsea Market (75 Ninth Ave. btw. 15th & 16th Sts.). More info at peruvianbusinesscouncil.org/Peru-Show-2015.
NYC COMMUNITY CHORUS CABARET FUNDRAISER
Their skills are on display at every concert, but it turns out that members of the NYC Community Chorus have hidden talents as well. All will be revealed — for your entertainment and their enrichment — at this annual cabaret fundraiser for the non-sectarian, no-audition, not-for-profit warblers. Storyteller and chorus member Thelma Ruffin Thomas emcees, with J. David Williams (the group’s longtime accompanist) at the piano. The program includes jazz, pop, rock and classical selections — with a silent auction, a raffle, and refreshment booty donated by Chelsea’s Fairway Market and Bow Tie Cinemas, Ottomanelli’s Restaurant and Haagen Dazs.
Sun., Aug. 2, 6–8 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Apostles (296 Ninth Ave. at 28th St.). Suggested donation, $20 (in honor of the group’s 20th anniversary). Visit nycccha.org.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS & THROWBACK THURSDAYS
The Flatiron Partnership presents this series of events designed to strengthen your muscles and set off your funny bone. Through Aug. 26, “Wellness Wednesdays” (on the South Public Plaza at 6:30 p.m.) offers classes taught by instructors from Flatiron area fitness studios — including Zumba on July 29 and Shanti Flow yoga on Aug. 19. Through August on the North Plaza, “Throwback Thursdays” sets up a game station (board games and cornhole sets) from 1–7 p.m. Comedians from The PIT (Peoples Improv Theater) will perform musical improv sets at 6:00 p.m. on July 23 & Aug. 20.
Free. At Broadway & Fifth Ave. at 23rd St. For a calendar of events, visit flatirondistrict.nyc. For Twitter & Instagram @FlatironNY. On Facebook: FlatironDistrict.nyc/facebook.
JOB SEARCH & COMPUTER CLASSS: New York Cares is hosting courses through the end of the year. Mondays 6:30–8 p.m., Resume Writing also teaches online job search skills. Intro to Computers offers a choice of two Saturday sessions: 10 a.m–noon and 1:30–3 p.m. Beginners, as well as those wishing to refresh their skills, are welcome.
At the Chelsea Recreation Center (430 W. 25th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves.). For more info, call 212-255-3705 x313.
–BY SCOTT STIFFLER
