Salsa Pa’ La Cultura
Friday, Aug. 30, 7-11:30 p.m.
Bronx Brewery, 856 E. 136th St.
$31.05
Enjoy the final performance of the Bronx Brewery’s Summer Concert Series. Scheduled musical acts include Pedrito Martinez and DJ Andy.
For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-pa-la-cultura-2024-live-concert-summer-series-tickets-900857578267.
White Plains Road Farmers Market
Saturday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Williamsbridge Square, White Plains Road and East 212th Street
Free
Get fresh food from this farmers market. A large variety of local vendors will be on hand to sell their fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and other goods in this friendly atmosphere. In addition to the products being very fresh, they are also available at affordable prices.
For more information, visit https://wprmarket.com/.
Self-Care Day: Connecting the community to services
Sunday, Sept. 1, 1-5 p.m.
3196 Third Ave.
Free
Treat yourself to a nice day of relaxation and rejuvenation at this event by participating in various activities meant to help you unwind. These include yoga sessions, mindfulness workshops and more. Attendees will be able to familiarize themselves with local businesses that offer these types of services.
For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-care-day-connecting-the-community-to-services-tickets-987022499867.
Yankee Stadium Classic Tours
Monday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Yankee Stadium, 1 E. 161st St.
$38
Catch the sites and features of Yankee Stadium through these special tours. See Monument Park and other iconic locations, view historic baseball artifacts on hand and learn about events at Yankee Stadium besides baseball games.
For more information, visit https://www.mlb.com/yankees/ballpark/tours/public.
Wonderland: Curious Nature
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.
$15-$35
The New York Botanical Garden has transformed 250 acres to provide the sights, settings and scents of the classic story “Alice in Wonderland.” Enjoy mind-bending horticultural displays, art installations of unusual sizes, fantastical tea parties and other features fitting with the story, made real with thousands of technicolor flowers.
For more information, visit https://www.nybg.org/event/wonderland-curious-nature/.
Art in the Park
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2-4 p.m.
Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park
Free
Young aspiring artists are encouraged to take part in this event, which will provide them with an afternoon of drawing, sketching, painting and creative art. It is a great way to get kids into art. The instructor for this is Ainadel Ojeda.
For more information, visit https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/09/04/art-in-the-park.
Chalk Art Fest
Thursday, Sept. 5, 4-7 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway and Mosholu Avenue
Free
Attendees are invited to create their own temporary art inspired by Adinkra and Uli symbols of West Africa, which adopt the spirit of the human body using basic geometric and abstract shapes, animals and floral designs. These symbols are meant to promote healing and capture joy, love, freedom, hope, pride, beauty, wisdom, strength, leadership, womanhood and power.
For more information, visit https://vancortlandt.org/event/chalk-art-fest/.
