Fun in the Park: Things to do this summer in Central Park! Catch and Release Fishing Monday  Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Charles A. Dana Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children. Central Park Circuit Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesdays at the Great Hill Thursdays at the Great Lawn (meet at Delacorte Theater) Get fit this summer with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park's best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. A variety of classes will help you to maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. All fitness levels welcome. Space is limited to 20 participants per class on a first come, first served basis. Ages 18+. Plan Ahead: Coming up in Central Park! Health and Race Walking Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM Charles A. Dana Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Get fit as you enjoy beautiful Park landscapes! Co-presented with the New York Walkers Club. Bark Before Dark Thursday, August 1 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM East Meadow (enter at 97th Street) Teach your pup new tricks and learn some behavior tips in from local dog trainer Parvene Farhoody of Behavior Matters. These free workshops are on-leash events. Chess: Clinic Saturday, August 3 & Saturday, August 17 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Chess and Checkers House (mid-Park at 64th Street) Learn new tactical insights from a Chess Master, then pit your newly acquired skills against other players of your, level tournament-style. Ages 6+. Clearing in the Forest: Islands of Green Sunday, August 4 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Peter Jay Sharp Children's Glade (West-park and 103rd Street) Transport yourself to a Caribbean Island with a chorus of upbeat and relaxing sounds by Steel Impressions. Learn how the steel drum is a symbol of environmental innovation. Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Vanderlei Pereira and Blindfold Test Sunday, August 4 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Drummer Vanderlei Pereira is one of the most sought-after musicians on the contemporary Brazilian jazz scene. Combining a prodigious knowledge of Brazilian rhythms with dazzling technique and a distinctive touch, Vanderlei has captivated audiences with his unique and electrifying performances. Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Nayibe la Gitana Sunday, August 11 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Charles A. Dana Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) From Cali, Colombia, Nayibe lives in our very own New York City and is a rising star in the international Salsa scene. Come enjoy her music and have a fun salsa Sunday with the Central Park Conservancy! Meet the Musicians Thursday, August 15 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Celebrate 20 years of the Harlem Meer Performance Festival with a spirited and intimate conversation about what inspires Festival musicians Zeke, Orlando Marin, and Howard Johnson. Clearing in the Forest: Jungle Jam Story Time Sunday, August 18 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Peter Jay Sharp Children's Glade (West-park and 103rd Street) Experience Central Park as a jungle amidst the concrete through Robin Bady's stories of tropical and urban adventure, then get hands-on with an urban-jungle themed craft! Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Sweet Georgia Brown Sunday, August 18 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Sweet Georgia Brown has traveled the world performing and singing her jazz blues music, appearing on the Carnegia Hall stage in NYC as well as numerous stages throughout Europe. Thursday, August 22  Monday, August 26 Central Park Conservancy Film Festival: People's Park, People's Choice Movies start at 8:00 PM; the landscape opens to attendees at 6:30 PM In the landscape north of Sheep Meadow, beside Le Pain Quotidien (mid-Park at 69th Street) Sponsored by Bloomberg. There's no better place to take in a movie than in the heart of Central Park. This summer, viewers get to vote on which movies they want to see. Chess: Lecture & Simul Thursday, August 24 10:00 AM Chess and Checkers House (mid-Park at 64th Street) Chess Grand Master Alex Ostrivskiy will give a demonstration and lecture on how to play your best, followed by a simultaneous game, for up to 30 players. Harlem Meer Performance Festival - Hilliard Green and the Jazz Expressions Sunday, August 25 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Hilliard Greene has been studying music for more than 30 years and has been playing professionally over twenty. He brings to the stage a blended talent in classical, jazz, rock, blues, R&B, and tango, as well as elements of music from other continents all over the globe. Come experience this delight with us as you take a break from the summer heat!