All Posts Under event

Strand Summer of Color at Times Sqare

Times Square Broadway between 42nd and 47th Streets, New York City, United States

Each Friday afternoon in July, join us to show off your creative streak with coloring sheets designed by local NYC and Brooklyn artists and designers. This event is free, and all materials are provided!

Free

NYBG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: JAZZ & CHIHULY

New York Botanical Garden 200 Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY

With the glass-domed Conservatory as the backdrop, this innovative series developed in collaboration with Catskill Jazz Factory and Absolutely Live Entertainment presents three themed evenings…

$45

Come Out & Play 2017

Manhattan Bridge Archway Plaza 155 Water St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Come Out & Play returns to New York City in 2017 for a 12th year of extraordinary outdoor games. We’ll take over DUMBO on July 21 with an evening of street games and play. Then we’ll move the fun to Governors Island on July 22 for a day of new sports and family-friendly games. Charge up your phone, lace up your running shoes and get ready for another two days of wild new games and playful experiences.

Free

The Poison Cauldron of the Newtown Creek

Kingsland and Norman Avenue Kingsland and Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Explore the hellish waste transfer and petroleum districts of North Brooklyn on this daring walk towards the doomed Kosciuszko Bridge.

$25

Harlem Week: A Great Day Harlem

W 122nd St & Riverside Dr W 122nd St & Riverside Dr, New York, NY, United States

With an expected attendance of 40,000+ , Great Day in Harlem is a day long family-oriented event. Participants can enjoy an Outdoor Festival, Picnic, Fashion Show and Concerts, saluting Gospel, Dance, Theater, Latin, Rhythm & Blues and Jazz. There will also be arts & crafts, food from around the world, vendors, exhibitions, corporate exhibits, career recruitment and much more!

Free

Impact Hour: Sustaining Effective Action

Brooklyn Art Museum 28 Frost Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Helping people navigate the current climate of information “clutter” is more important than ever. Our 2017 Impact Hours series will dig into ongoing environmental and social justice work, while sharing tools for more effective personal and organizational action. Each Impact Hour will include perspectives from an artist, activist, and academic on issues of communication, engagement, action, and impact. Together, we will challenge each other’s assumptions and share practical tactics for sparking social change. Join us in-person in NYC (space is limited) or online from around the world.

Free

Rush Summer Session @99 Plymouth

99 Plymouth Street in Brooklyn Bridge Park 111 plymouth street, New York, NY, United States

This event repeats every day between 7/15/2017 and 8/31/2017. Come to 99 Plymouth and see the brilliant, site-specific murals created by the talented students of…

Free

Up-Cycle-to-Art/Vintage and Steam Punk

Poe Park Visitor Center 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx

This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 7/11/2017 and 9/26/2017.  Adults decorate and up-cycle your clean, empty cans and bottles with beautiful napkins, wrapping…

Free

Painting Nature with the Art Student’s League

Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park 4366 Van Cortlandt Park E, New York, NY, United States

This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 6/13/2017 and 8/22/2017. Bring your child for a fun afternoon of painting the scenery around them, with…

Free

NYBG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: JAZZ & CHIHULY

New York Botanical Garden 200 Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY

With the glass-domed Conservatory as the backdrop, this innovative series developed in collaboration with Catskill Jazz Factory and Absolutely Live Entertainment presents three themed evenings…

$45

Summer on the Hudson: #TotallyPublicKaraoke

Pier I in Riverside Park South Riverside Drive 70 St., New York, NY, United States

Amaze the crowd when you rock the mic at #TotallyPublicKaraoke nights. Bring your friends, your voice, and your courage. All ages! This event repeats on…

Free