Sam Van Aken leads a culinary afternoon with recipes based on natural fruit species from New York, showcasing historical cuisine. Heirloom fruit from Van Aken's large public art piece on Governors Island, The Open Orchard, will be used in dishes prepared by Sam Van Aken. Recipes based on native fruit species from New York will […]
Visit the STooPs Art & Community Fall Fun Series to celebrate the season, learn about local art, and make connections with neighbors! Come experience creativity, culture, and a sense of community in the center of Bed-Stuy for four consecutive Saturdays. There is something for everyone, whether you're an art enthusiast, a longtime resident, or […]
Step onto the dance floor and celebrate the music that helped shape New York City’s club scene at Vinyl Nights in Bella Abzug Park. This free, all-ages outdoor dance party brings together vinyl DJs spinning disco, funk, soul, house, boogie, Latin, and ’80s and ’90s hip-hop, recreating the energy of NYC nightlife from decades past. […]
Climate Week NYC begins on Governors Island with a free festival of visual arts, performing arts, and interactive events. On Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, there will be the EcoArts Festival. This free event, which takes place at The Climate Imaginarium (406A Comfort Road) on Governors Island in New York […]
Celebrate the sounds of jazz at the Inwood Jazz Festival, a free community event that brings together acclaimed musicians for an afternoon of live performances in Northern Manhattan. Presented by the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) and community partners, the festival showcases both established and emerging artists while celebrating the rich musical traditions of jazz. […]
Join one of the nation’s largest celebrations of African American culture as the 57th Annual African American Day Parade returns to Harlem. For more than five decades, the parade has brought together marching bands, community organizations, performers, civic leaders, fraternities and sororities, local businesses, and thousands of spectators to celebrate Black history, culture, and achievement. […]
