Events

Just as with fiction, memoirists must develop characters that readers wish to follow, knowing things such as their wants, needs and motivation. However, to transcend cliches and stereotypes, writers must go beyond knowing these basic elements to create compelling characters. In this four-week series,…

RSVP CHILD OF X MUSIC SHOWCASE We’re Back! BronXnoise presents the Child of X music showcase. Let’s celebrate Bronx music and our community on Saturday, April 1st from 7 pm- 9:30 pm. This year we are partnering with the Bronx Council of The Arts, and Bronx Music Heritage Center. Come and learn about…

Youth Program Workshop with artist Sophia Chizuco

Youth Program Workshop with artist Sophia Chizuco

In this three-part workshop series, participants will gain tips and insight into writing a successful grant proposal. The three workshops will tackle the following topics: Session 1: Overview, Research & Relationship Building What is grant writing? Finding funders Building relationships with…

Experience the sleek grace and physicality of neoclassical ballet with the State Ballet of Georgia in a program of works by George Balanchine and Ukrainian choreographer Yuri Possokhov. Led by the renowned Nina Ananiashvili, a native of Georgia and a former Bolshoi prima ballerina, Ananiashvili has…

Experience the sleek grace and physicality of neoclassical ballet with the State Ballet of Georgia in a program of works by George Balanchine and Ukrainian choreographer Yuri Possokhov. Led by the renowned Nina Ananiashvili, a native of Georgia and a former Bolshoi prima ballerina, Ananiashvili has…

Youth Arts Engagement Program is back!

Youth Arts Engagement Program is back!

For two nights only, April 20 and 21, Grammy-Winning baritone, John Brancy, and pianist and host of NPR’s From The Top, Peter Dugan, will bring an evening of entertainment and song to Café Carlyle. These dynamic, versatile performers have been captivating audiences with their innovative approach to…

For two nights only, April 20 and 21, Grammy-Winning baritone, John Brancy, and pianist and host of NPR’s From The Top, Peter Dugan, will bring an evening of entertainment and song to Café Carlyle. These dynamic, versatile performers have been captivating audiences with their innovative approach to…

New York Opera Alliance (NYOA) presents a new citywide opera series NYOA Next. NYOA Next spotlights local artists and companies in each of New York’s five boroughs and commences in the Bronx with a three-day festival April 20, 22 and 23, 2023 celebrating the borough’s vibrant and varied opera community.…

March 30 2023 - June 4 2023 A new exhibition featuring ten artists: Ricardo Arango, José Antonio Arvelo, Jerry Gallo, Philip Greenberg, George M. Gutiérrez, David Handschuh, Daniel Hauben, Shelly Haven, Robert Silverman and Emily Stedman. This big show encompasses our first anniversary, Spring,…

New York Opera Alliance (NYOA) presents a new citywide opera series "NYOA Next" that spotlights local artists and companies in each of New York’s five boroughs. We commence in the Bronx with a three-day festival April 20, 22 and 23, 2023 celebrating the borough’s vibrant and varied opera community.…

In this three-part workshop series, participants will gain tips and insight into writing a successful grant proposal. The three workshops will tackle the following topics: Session 1: Overview, Research & Relationship Building What is grant writing? Finding funders Building relationships with…

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and pianist Nicole Zuraitis transmits joyful enthusiasm, diverse musicality, and limitless vocal capabilities. Her forthcoming collaborative release How Love Begins, co-produced with bassist and eight-time Grammy Award winner Christian McBride features entirely original…

Poster House, the first museum in the United States dedicated to the global history of posters, invites you to join them for a live recording of Randy Cohen’s public radio series, Person Place Thing on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street in Manhattan.…

In this three-part workshop series, participants will gain tips and insight into writing a successful grant proposal. The three workshops will tackle the following topics: Session 1: Overview, Research & Relationship Building What is grant writing? Finding funders Building relationships with…

Two-time Grammy Award winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and pianist Kirill Kuzmin perform how do I find you, an album-length concert of works commissioned by Cooke during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring songs by composers Caroline Shaw, Missy Mazzoli, Nico Muhly, Gabriel Kahane and Kamala…

Poster House, the first museum in the United States dedicated to the global history of posters, will host its monthly “First Friday” event on May 5, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street in Manhattan. Poster House will be offering free admission and extended hours for…

Two artist mothers navigate bonds, betrayal and beauty in "Motherland", just in time for Mother's Day. Jill Danenberg and Carla E. Reyes join forces from different stages of life to explore the vast and turbulent terrain a mother inhabits from childbirth through old age. There will be an opening reception…

Celebrating 50 YEARS of HIP HOP! Performing Live On Stage: KRS-One – “Step Into A World” Kurtis Blow – “The Breaks” Sugar Hill Gang – “Rappers Delight” Grandmaster Melle & Scorpio – “The Message” Nice N Smooth – “Hip Hop Junkies” Soul Sonic Force – "Planet Rock" Cl Smooth…

The Riverdale Choral Society will present a concert of works from different folk traditions to honor John Lettieri on his fifteenth anniversary as Music Director. The concert will feature The World Beloved, A Bluegrass Mass by Carol Barnett with lyrics by Marisha Chamberlain. Danya Katok will sing the…

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop at The New York Public Library! This event will take place in person at Belmont. Calling all poets, rappers, singers, comedians and spoken word artists! Join staff at Belmont as we celebrate Hip-Hop with an open mic night showcasing your talents and paying…

Join Lehman Center for a very special Mother's Day Celebration La India is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter of salsa, house music, and Latin pop. La India has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, winning the Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album for the Intensamente La India…

Two artist mothers navigate bonds, betrayal and beauty in "Motherland", just in time for Mother's Day. Jill Danenberg and Carla E. Reyes join forces from different stages of life to explore the vast and turbulent terrain a mother inhabits from childbirth through old age. There will be an opening reception…

Rivers Run Community Waterfront Garden will host a FREE Family Fun Experience on Mother's Day 2023 beginning at 3 p.m. Bring your favorite person and get creative.

*RSVP required Connect with local artists, build community and enjoy a night packed with entertainment at BCA Bronx Creatives Connect, featuring exciting performances by Ni-Emah Bugg, Roya Marsh and Heartbreak Crew. RSVP is required to attend this free in-person event. RSVP here. This event is made…

The truths, the legend, and the myths of Dracula revealed in this realistic ballet by awards winning choreographer Chiara Ajkun. Based on the true story. In Fifteen Century, Walachia Prince Vlad Dracul III, son of the dragon, faces Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror. The explosive fights intertwine with…

Site: Yizkor is a performance and workshop created by visual artist Maya Ciarrocchi with music direction by Andrew Conklin. Site: Yizkor examines individual and collective experiences of displacement and loss through the lens of Yizkor, a framework while inherently Jewish, is not limited to the Jewish…

Melody, drama, lovers, villains, heartbreak and home-coming – it all comes alive in The Bronx Concert Singers’ Spring Concert 'A NIGHT AT THE OPERA'! This LIVE PERFORMANCE features Opera Arias and Choruses by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Ravel, Gershwin, and others from 18th to 20th Century performed…

Two artist mothers navigate bonds, betrayal and beauty in "Motherland", just in time for Mother's Day. Jill Danenberg and Carla E. Reyes join forces from different stages of life to explore the vast and turbulent terrain a mother inhabits from childbirth through old age. There will be an opening reception…

Winner Best Storyteller, United Solo (theatre row)2018 Best Actor, Galway Fringe, 2019 Fringiest Show, Baltimore Fringe, 2019 Directors Choice, Marsh International Solo Festival, 2022 Edinburgh fringe 2022 www.runawayprincessplay.com Fortunately, like all fables, there is a happy ending. As we peel…

Celebrating 100 YEARS of TITO PUENTE'S legacy Tito Puente was a percussionist, composer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and bandleader whose career spanned five decades. Puente has been called "The King of Timbales" and "The King of Latin Music", having recorded some 118 albums and being credited…

The Bronx County Chorus presents an all Disney program of music from your favorite movies old and new. Event on Sunday, 5/21 at 4pm

Winner Best Storyteller, United Solo (theatre row)2018 Best Actor, Galway Fringe, 2019 Fringiest Show, Baltimore Fringe, 2019 Directors Choice, Marsh International Solo Festival, 2022 Edinburgh fringe 2022 www.runawayprincessplay.com Fortunately, like all fables, there is a happy ending. As we peel…

Two-time Grammy Award winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and pianist Kirill Kuzmin perform how do I find you, an album-length concert of works commissioned by Cooke during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring songs by composers Caroline Shaw, Missy Mazzoli, Nico Muhly, Gabriel Kahane and Kamala…

Get up with the award-winning Morrisania Band Project for a soul revival! Friday, March 3rd, 6-8pm Friday, May 26th, 6-8pm Friday, August 25th, 6-8pm FREE, donations welcome (Venmo @MorrisaniaBand)

The truths, the legend, and the myths of Dracula revealed in this realistic ballet by awards winning choreographer Chiara Ajkun. Based on the true story. In Fifteen Century, Walachia Prince Vlad Dracul III, son of the dragon, faces Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror. The explosive fights intertwine with…

Los Van Van are widely recognized as a genre-creating band. Alongside artists like the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, and Creedence Clearwater Revival, Los Van Van are distinguished as a band that changed the course of popular music for an entire generation. Their recordings continued to resonate outside…

Dancing La Botanica: La Tierra Vive! began in 2019 as a collective of Latina/x dance and visual artists with in-person meetings, online gatherings and performances. On May 27, 2023, the project supports a new collaborative work featuring dance artists Beverly Lopez/REDi Dance Co in collaboration with…

Experience the MAGIC of a MICHAEL JACKSON concert once more! INVINCIBLE is a Glorious tribute to Michael Jackson and has the world's most amazing and authentic Michael Jackson impersonators. This tribute has been hailed the #1 MJ tribute show in the world! They have searched the world to find artists…

Created by sensational seasoned stage veterans, Uptown Royalty features the dynamic husband and wife duo Jodi Music and Ron Renaissance. Enjoy an array of originals and classic cover dance songs spanning a wide variety of genres to create their unique sound called Electro Latin Soul. This fresh, new…

An Equitable Pathway | Film/TV Industry Talk: Bronx Filmmakers, join us for a conversation on Equity within Film/TV by Brandy Monk-Payton, Ph.D. Professor at Fordham University A free industry talk with Dr. Brandy Monk-Payton, an assistant professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University. This…

At The Artist, formerly known as the Starving Artist Cafe, Mindy Matijasevic produces a seasonal stand-up comedy show. Reasonable prices, tempting light fare and delicious desserts, and lots of funny. Contributions gratefully accepted for the hilarious comics.

Don't miss out on a thrilling showcase featuring the Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA) as they celebrate and honor Bangladeshi culture through Bengali folk dance and music. This 2023 BX Expressions in-person event is free and open to all, no RSVP required. This is event is made possible thanks…

Manny Cruz is back again this year after a SOLD OUT Lehman Center DEBUT After a nearly sold out debut performance at Lehman Center last season, Manny Cruz will be returning to his beloved fans in the Bronx! You will not want to miss this rising Dominican pop sensation to kick off Summer 2023. 

Manny…

Antón Una Ópera Boricua narrates the life of a Puerto Rican kid from the age of 4 in Puerto Rico until the age of 15 when he arrived in The Bronx, New York in 1967. It was written using the AfroPuertoRican genres: Bomba, Plena, Música Jíbara and Danza. Salsa and Bolero were also used. This is the…

Antón Una Ópera Boricua narrates the life of a Puerto Rican kid from the age of 4 in Puerto Rico until the age of 15 when he arrived in The Bronx, New York in 1967. It was written using the AfroPuertoRican genres: Bomba, Plena, Música Jíbara and Danza. Salsa and Bolero were also used. This is the…

“We Are All Connected" is a nine week art and environmental program that will engage the local community to help save the Monarch butterfly. Ruth Marshall, a local Bronx artist, and Patti Cooper, an educator and former zookeeper at the Wildlife Conservation Society are managing this program with funding…

Antón Una Ópera Boricua narrates the life of a Puerto Rican kid from the age of 4 in Puerto Rico until the age of 15 when he arrived in The Bronx, New York in 1967. It was written using the AfroPuertoRican genres: Bomba, Plena, Música Jíbara and Danza. Salsa and Bolero were also used. This is the…

Cynthia Shaw presents Velvet Determination - a one woman solo show. A musical journey about wrong notes, hard knocks and the keys to success Written and performed by Cynthia Shaw Directed by Peter Michael Marino www.velvetdetermination.com Growing up in a small town in Colorado, pianist/actor Cynthia…

The City Island Nautical Museum has tapped Bronx-based visual artist Liz Alderman to launch their new initiative to showcase contemporary art within their historic landmarked building at 190 Fordham Street in Bronx, New York. Alderman’s exhibit FLOCKED opens to the public on Sunday, June 11 from 1-4pm. Birds…

Antón Una Ópera Boricua narrates the life of a Puerto Rican kid from the age of 4 in Puerto Rico until the age of 15 when he arrived in The Bronx, New York in 1967. It was written using the AfroPuertoRican genres: Bomba, Plena, Música Jíbara and Danza. Salsa and Bolero were also used. This is the…

Cynthia Shaw presents Velvet Determination - a one woman solo show. A musical journey about wrong notes, hard knocks and the keys to success Written and performed by Cynthia Shaw Directed by Peter Michael Marino www.velvetdetermination.com Growing up in a small town in Colorado, pianist/actor Cynthia…

Join the dancers from The Parkchester Enhancement Program for Seniors for a fun social dance performance followed by an open dance class and community party for all! All ages and abilities are welcome to attend this FREE event! Silver Shoes Dance Club is a wellness program for adults over 55 that uses…

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) invites you to join us for an in-person workshop led by Josefina Fernandez Moran at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. In this workshop, students will learn the basic concepts of still photography using a camera in manual mode. Students will discuss the basic elements…

The renowned Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) leaps into the future of art showcasing with the thrilling launch of the HFAS Virtual Arts District. This breakthrough platform promises to electrify the world of art by marrying traditional art forms with the pulsating energy of the digital age. Set to open…

COMIC CULTURE EXPRESS is a comics-intensive traveling art session for kids, teens and seniors. This Saturday, June 17th from 12 to 3, we are proud to be part of NYC Parks WBO Feel Free Art Festival ! All art materials are provided. Come visit and register your kid, or teen for our Summer Comics…

Join CARIDAD DE LA LUZ/ LA BRUJA and LEENDA BONILLA for the 6th annual gathering of BRONX INDIGENOUS FUTURISMS at The Point CDCs annual Fish Parade & Arts Festival at Hunts Point Riverside Park.

In THE LEGACY OF MIGUEL BBOY JUNIOR ACOSTA, Jennifer "Beasty" Acosta offers a tribute to her late father and a celebration of his life through an original performance. Jennifer will also offer a hip-hop dance workshop in the afternoon as part of The Point CDCs annual Fish Parade and Arts Festival. Performance…

“We Are All Connected" is a nine week art and environmental program that will engage the local community to help save the Monarch butterfly. Ruth Marshall, a local Bronx artist, and Patti Cooper, an educator and former zookeeper at the Wildlife Conservation Society are managing this program with funding…

Eligibility: Teens must be between the ages of 13 - 19, with school ID, state ID or school report card/progress report/letter w/ birth date Performances: Preliminary rounds will feature poets performing one poem/a cappella rap up to 3 minutes.

Live Stand up comedy at ROSA AT THE PARK Every FIRST THIRD & Fifth Wednesday at 7:00pm We’re bringing our Brown Sugar comedy show! at Rosa at the park Bringing you some of the BEST STAND UP COMEDIANS AND NATIONAL TOURING COMICS FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE THE SHOW IS HOSTED BY Ishmael Gaynor (NY COMEDY…

Arthur Avenue Comedy's Fordham Stand-Up Wednesday is where you go in the Bronx to hear top comics from TV and NYC's major clubs performing long sets on an intimate stage. Past performers include comedians from HBO, Netlfix, Colbert, SNL, the Daily Show, Letterman, the Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and…

On Thursday, June 22nd, meet the photographer behind, Summer in the Bronx, the The Doris C. and Alan J. Freedman Gallery’s most recent exhibition. Join us in exploring Edwin Torres’ lively collection of photographs that document the sunshine and energy of summertime spent in the Bronx. MAS President,…

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) invites you to join us for an in-person photography workshop led by Josefina Fernandez Moran at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos. In this workshop, students will learn the basic concepts of portrait photography including how to use light and the effects it can…

A Toy Party to celebrate “Toys For You!” Let’s make toy face brooches and a chain conga line with local artist Ruth Marshall! Then play musical chairs and dance the conga. Lots of Toy raffle giveaways for FREE! Cupcakes & Mocktails will be served! This is a celebration of the Su Casa program, which…

Self-Reflection/Rehash: Practicing Uncertainty opening at Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos is an exciting new exhibition featuring artworks that reflect the experiences and perspectives of artists from diverse backgrounds with a particular focus on those who have struggled with questions of identity and…

Celebrate the close of CCCADI's five-month-long series Rhythm, Bass and Place and tap into the power and intersection of Black Music Appreciation and Caribbean Heritage Month. Rhythm, Bass and Place closes with the House is a Feeling, an XCLSV Events day party that will move you through African Diasporic…

“We Are All Connected" is a nine week art and environmental program that will engage the local community to help save the Monarch butterfly. Ruth Marshall, a local Bronx artist, and Patti Cooper, an educator and former zookeeper at the Wildlife Conservation Society are managing this program with funding…

BCA/ ACE. Presents. “It’s Personal”: A Story Telling Journey Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 @ 1pm – 3pm “It’s Personal”: A Story Telling Journey – A two-hour storytelling work shop with fun unique prompts to launch people on their storytelling journey. Phyliss Marie Bowdwin is a Bronx-born…

Join exhibiting artist and yoga instructor Jeanne Brasile on Wednesday, June 28th at 6:00 PM as she explores Self-Reflection/Rehash: Practicing Uncertainty and its themes of empathy, compassion, and understanding. Participants will be guided through a series of gentle seated movements and breathwork…

The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) seeks to support the development of new ideas and the production of new work in the performing arts, including but not limited to dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance work. This online information session will cover how to…

Join Amanda this summer for a journey through Latin and Latin-fused dance styles! The Latin Dance Sampler is part of a summer-long program called The Boogie Down Dance Experience which will showcase different forms of Latin dance in different mediums, from dance classes to film showings and more! Each…