Events

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown to read your creative work at the biweekly Art in the Basin Open Mic.. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word styles are welcome. Now in its second year!

Free ceramics workshop open to all. Come and create with us! We will explore using different techniques to make forms out of clay. The work created in this workshop will be fired and exhibited at Flares Studio and Designs on 835 Dawson Street (just around the corner form the garden) at the end of the…

Have you ever seen a guy step on the stage in a wheel chair performing Slick Rick’s La Di Da Di? or have you ever seen a young girl perform Alicia Key’s song “Fallen” in her hajab? If not, then you should check out Karaoke in the Park. Imagine, under our tent - a live karaoke screen setup, with…

This lecture and exhibit focuses on some of the fifteen bridges that connect and are vital to the people and communities in the Bronx and Manhattan. The photographs challenge long existing stereotypes by showing the Harlem River Bridges and by default, the Bronx, as a beautiful place worthy of exploration…

Join us in conversation with three exhibiting photographers featured in our current exhibit: Subject ≠ Object. The conversation will discuss what is private and what is public when working with subjects in photography, as well as the vulnerability of subjects for public consumption and how their…

Interested in Boogaloo, maybe even the upcoming Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, histhistory and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into…

This event is canceled because of heat.  Free ceramics workshop open to all. Come and create with us! We will explore using different techniques to make forms out of clay. The work created in this workshop will be fired and exhibited at Flares Studio and Designs on 835 Dawson Street (just around the…

Interested in the Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, history and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into our Boogaloo CREW! Join the whole…

A closed-door drawing event exclusively for women with a maximum of 15 participants. Staring with a discussion of issues that face Bronx women artists of color, and will feature 2 female models, music, and refreshments, Free of charge. Send invite request to mrpapoart@gmail.com

Celebrate America during its birthday month thru August with an art show by members of the Riverdale Arts Association at the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture. The colorful, thought-provoking show includes acrylics, oils, watercolors, silkscreen, mixed media, collage, and photography. The…

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown to read your creative work at the biweekly Art in the Basin Open Mic.. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word styles are welcome. Now in its second year!

Interested in Boogaloo, maybe even the upcoming Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, histhistory and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into…

Join us on Saturday, July 27th at Lehman College in the Bronx for Boogie Down Dance Day! a day of FREE dance classes taught by some of New York’s finest dancers/instructors! In collaboration with Lehman College/CUNY Dance Initiative, we have organized a totally awesome and FREE day of dance for adults…

Join us for a day of fun and family friendly activities. Then celebrate the diverse landscape of the Bronx with music and poetry!

ADULT-THEMED COMICS PROGRAMS FOR GROWN FOLK: 3 adult themed programs that will feature panels, show and tell, guest artists and workshop demos. FIRST UP: FRIDAY, JULY 27th, 7 to 10pm HOT BLOOD: HORROR comics: Show and Tell and workshop demos: WHERE: 3rd floor classroom

 2020 Community Engagement Grant application cycle is now open! Funding for artists, arts organizations and artist collective to support community-centered arts and culture projects in The Bronx is available through BCAs annual application process for our Arts Fund, Community Arts and New Work…

Interested in Boogaloo, maybe even the upcoming Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, histhistory and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into…

3 adult themed programs that will feature panels, show and tell, guest artists and workshop demos. 2nd UP: FRIDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 7 to 10pm STICKY PAGES 2: EROTIC comics: Show and tell and workshop demo: Where: 3rd floor classroom

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown to read your creative work at the biweekly Art in the Basin Open Mic.. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word styles are welcome. Now in its second year!

Interested in Boogaloo, maybe even the upcoming Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, histhistory and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into…

I AM YOU is a one woman show written and performed by Minister Catherine Warren. In 45 minutes with funny, not so funny Humorous Moments this show explores Catherine's personal intimate moments of her "LIFE Experiments" Her Personal Journey back to her POWER & FREEDOM. and discovery of learning…

A day of community, art, music, food and well-being. With music by DJ Sunny Cheeba and a Hip Hop workshop by Lil Sput.

This festival of poetry, music, art, and community on 140th Street and 3rd Avenue in the South Bronx welcomes guests of all ages. There will be a bilingual open mic, visual art activities, food / community vendors, and a dance party, plus poetic and musical performances on the main stage. Join us for…

Grab a blanket or chair and come out to enjoy live music in the park. Saturday, August 10th, 4-6pm Mullaly Park, Jerome Ave. & E. 164th St., Bronx Hosted by the award-winning Morrisania Band Project. Sponsored by Partnerships for Parks, Citizens Committee for New York City, Bronx Council on the…

MR PAPO: SILVER: is a fabulously queer pop-art and live-drawing carnival celebrating 50 proud years of STONEWALL. Featuring our famous pop-up art show, live performances, amazing artists and their wares, and, most especially, beautiful Queer models of various genders and shapes; all over 50 years of…

Native Soul is a band that brings together the separate-but-equal talents of four very talented artists. The main constant, however, is the musicianship. Their sound is so well melded that the four players suggest the wealth of tone and sound produced by the Big Bands. But they go a step beyond big sound…

Please join the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) for an info session to learn how to apply and secure City funding for arts and cultural activities. Arts or cultural nonprofit organizations, or unincorporated arts groups on your way to incorporation, are encouraged to attend. This session will…

BCA and En Foco are proud to present Subject ≠ Object, the highly anticipated 2019 En Foco Fellowship Group Exhibition! The work of the ten winners depicting works ranging from the Punk scene in Havana, Cuba, to the LGBTQ+ scene at Jacob Riis Park. Styles include diptychs, collages, photographic scrolls,…

Interested in Boogaloo, maybe even the upcoming Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, histhistory and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into…

BCA and En Foco are proud to present Subject ≠ Object, the highly anticipated 2019 En Foco Fellowship Group Exhibition! The work of the ten winners will be on display, depicting works ranging from the Punk scene in Havana, Cuba, to the LGBTQ+ scene at Jacob Riis Park. Styles include diptychs, collages,…

3 adult themed programs that will feature panels, show and tell, guest artists and workshop demos. ADULT-THEMED COMICS PROGRAMS FOR GROWN FOLK. 3rd UP: FRIDAY, AUGUST 16th, 7 to 10pm THE QUEER PAGES: LGBT comics: panel and workshop: Where: 2nd floor gallery

Interested in the Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, history and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into our Boogaloo CREW! Join the whole…

August 19th-23rd from 10am to 3pm. Immerse yourself in a rigorous week of movement exploration designed to support your progress as a professional dancer. Be in community with Bronx artists who are committed to supporting the next generation of local talent. Daily classes in contemporary technique,…

August 19th-23rd from 10am to 3pm. Immerse yourself in a rigorous week of movement exploration designed to support your progress as a professional dancer. Be in community with Bronx artists who are committed to supporting the next generation of local talent. Daily classes in contemporary technique,…

Join co-hosts Amy Joy Robateau and Tim W. Brown to read your creative work at the biweekly Art in the Basin Open Mic.. Poetry, fiction, storytelling, all spoken word styles are welcome. Now in its second year!

Interested in Boogaloo, maybe even the upcoming Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, histhistory and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into…

MazArte Dance Company is proud to form part of the extraordinary community of Bronx artists who are invited to join in co-learning/co-curating activities shining a spotlight on 40 years of original Puerto Rican/Latinx theater and music by Pregones! Get inspired and connected with live performances, community…

Interested in the Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, history and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into our Boogaloo CREW! Join the whole…

Join State Senator Alessandra Biaggi to celebrate the end of summer and community of District 34. The event will feature live music, family activities, snacks, and more.

A Concert Series For Seniors will present the Barbara Purdy Jazz Combo in concert. The five piece combo will feature Broadway show tunes. light jazz, blues, R&B, love ballads, folk tunes and classic pop (old school). Admission is free. The public is invited. Reservations recommended.

Interested in Boogaloo, maybe even the upcoming Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, histhistory and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into…

We are celebrating our 7th Anniversary and want to do it magnificently with fellow creatives of NYC. Let's catch up, meet new friends, and network creatively. Please RSVP so we can plan food and beverages accordingly. Don't forget your business cards and creative juices! See y'all there.

A back to school event for the Hunts Point neighborhood with school supply give away, snacks and fun art workshops. 3 Artists from ArTechCollective, AHRCNYC will provide workshops using recyclable materials, based on Annie Leonard's philosophy of "There is no such thing as away. When we throw anything…

MazArte performs as part of the talented artists of the Bronx co-curators who invite you to join in co-learning/co-curating activities shining a spotlight on 40 years of original Puerto Rican/Latinx theater and music by Pregones! Get inspired and connected with live performances, community dialogue,…

MazArte Dance Company is proud to be part of the talented group of Bronx Artists who join in co-learning/co-curating activities shining a spotlight on 40 years of original Puerto Rican/Latinx theater and music by Pregones! Get inspired and connected with live performances, community dialogue, and calls…

MazArte Dance Company is proud to form part of the extraordinary community of Bronx artists who are invited to join in co-learning/co-curating activities shining a spotlight on 40 years of original Puerto Rican/Latinx theater and music by Pregones! Get inspired and connected with live performances, community…

Interested in the Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, history and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into our Boogaloo CREW! Join the whole…

"A Concert Series For Seniors" presents the Barbara Purdy Cabaret Jazz Combo in concert. The five piece combo will present light jazz, Broadway show tunes, blues, love ballads, R&B, folk tunes & classic pop (old school). Admission is free. Reservations recommended.

MazArte Dance Company is proud to form part of the extraordinary community of Bronx artists who are invited to join in co-learning/co-curating activities shining a spotlight on 40 years of original Puerto Rican/Latinx theater and music by Pregones! Get inspired and connected with live performances, community…

Interested in the Boogie Down Boogaloo Program, but not really sure what it's all about? No problem! In this program, we'll explore Boogaloo together through music, dance, video, history and we'll make our own Boogaloo as we make new friends and welcome new folks into our Boogaloo CREW! Join the whole…

The exhibition includes 50 black and white photographs from Freed’s estate, many of which were reproduced in Israel Magazine, where Freed was the staff photographer. This is the first exhibition to examine this period of Freed’s work and the context in which these images were published. R.S.V.P.…

"A Concert Series For Seniors" presents the Barbara Purdy Cabaret Jazz Combo in a weekday afternoon concert. The five piece combo features Broadway show tunes, light jazz, blues, R&B, folk tunes, classic pop (old school), and love ballads. Songs are in English and Spanish. Admission is free. Reservations…

Network and learn proposal writing on Thurs. Sept. 19, 2019 with @NYCYouth, @NYCService, @CandidNENY and @PASEsetter. This free workshop on proposal writing is sponsored by NYC Department of Youth & Community Development. Event location: Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458.…

A three-person multimedia exhibition celebrating black womanhood by NY based artists Timothy Okamura, Jessica Spence, & Nichole Washington. The title honors soul singer Aretha Franklin’s feminist anthem “Respect”. Collectively the artwork in the exhibition calls for respecting oneself and others…

This session is the third in a four-part non-fiction series lead by Orlando Ferrand. This workshop will address the world surrounding your story: setting, character, dialogue, and research; the who, what, when, where, why and hows of your personal story. This class will also be the first peer review…

This seminar is designed for writers who are ready to tackle the challenge of shorter personal narratives. Over the course of 4 weeks, we’ll look at how to start and finish a micro-memoir, a short memoir, or a flash nonfiction literary artwork from the first sentence to resolution. You can either register…

Celebrate the music of the iconic Aretha Franklin with award-winning vocalist, Elissa Carmona joined by Morrisania Band Project. Friday, September 20th, 7-9pm Bronx Music Heritage Center, 1303 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx Cozy atmosphere, refreshments, live music. FREE. $15 suggested donation at the door.

BCC's first art & community event draws inspiration from our National Historic Landmark Hall of Fame for Great Americans – the first hall of fame in the US – to explore commemoration, history-making, and inclusion. The event features artists, dancers, filmmakers, and musicians creating, interpreting,…

Bronx based artist, Janet Rothholz, exhibiting her art in Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) fall show "Fall In/Fall Out" in Red Hook section of Brooklyn. 481 Van Brunt Street, Door #7 Opening reception - Saturday, Sept. 21, 1:00-6:00pm Gallery Hours - 1:00-6:00pm weekends only Saturday, Sept.…

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the opening concert of the 2019-2020 season CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE with a spectacular evening featuring TWO PIANO LEGENDS: EDDIE PALMIERI with his AFRO CARIBBEAN ORCHESTRA and also the MICHEL CAMILO TRIO on Saturday, September 21st,…

Eddie Palmieri is a nine-time Grammy award winning legend in Salsa. Michel Camilo is a chart-topping Grammy, Emmy, and three-time Latin Grammy award winning pianist, composer, and producer. Together these powerhouse pianists will tear the roof off Lehman Center.

The Soirée is an opportunity to connect with New Yorkers who also care about improving and restoring one of our most precious natural resources in New York City: the Bronx River. An Upstream Soirée is the premiere party to celebrate the protection, improvement, and restoration of the Bronx River.…

"A Concert Series For Seniors" will present the Barbara Purdy Cabaret Jazz Combo in a weekday afternoon concert. The five piece combo will feature a variety of music including light jazz, Broadway show tunes, blues, love ballads, R&B, folk tunes, & classic pop (old school). The songs are in English…

A one day free event for families and young children which will consist of short interactive plays, games and prizes. The theme will be Going Green and sustainability much like Earth Day.

Grab a blanket or chair and come out to enjoy live music in the park. Saturday, September 28th, 3-6pm Unity Park, Washington Ave. & E. 168th St., Bronx Hosted by the award-winning Morrisania Band Project. Sponsored by Partnerships for Parks, Citizens Committee for New York City, Bronx Council…

The 2 of worlds Hip hop and House share moves and history in NYC with International Street Club masters ready to dance and testify to the emerging vibes. Also present will be young rising stars of both genres some battling in a 2 on 2 mixed team battle and others jamming to the music mixed by DJ KS360…

A dance gathering that will celebrate two dance genres-- Hip hop and House Music-- that shared more than dance floors back in the early 80's in NYC and that today still have overlapping vocabulary. Join us for an award, tributes, a 2vs2 dance battle, performances, film clips plus music by two of NYC's…

LET’S CELEBRATE THE MUSIC & DANCE OF EL SON In this presentation, we will explore the origins & influence of the Cuban genre of music known as "Son" on today's music & dance. Live music by David Oquendo and Friends Feat. Bobby Sanabria Panelist Nelson Rodriguez & Gabe Romero Performances…

July of 2018 Precious Metals: Beauty In Brokenness made its debut. Now in 2019 Good Light Productions, join us as we watch 8 precious women undergo their pressure and trials to become precious metals. This story of poetic breakthrough is beautiful and relatable on all levels for all women of all ages.…

A celebration of the unique native cultures of the Americas at the Bronx Native American Festival, officiated by Master of Ceremonies Bobby Gonzalez (Taíno/New York City Indian of the Year). Enjoy music by The Silvercloud Singers (Inter-Tribal), arts and crafts, storytelling, food, and dance in Pelham…