The Bronx Museum
Opening celebration of Dianne Smith: Two Turntables & a Microphone
July 7, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Join the Bronx Museum for an opening celebration of Dianne Smith’s new site-specific multimedia installation featuring a live performance from legendary rapper Slick Rick. On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the exhibition aims to celebrate Black joy and expressions of identity that hip-hop has enabled through its power to help foster community. The celebration is sure to mirror the iconic hip-hop parties from the beginning of hip-hop. Find out more and RSVP for the event here.
Boricua College
Community fair
June 24, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Attend Boricua College’s second annual community fair, aimed at engaging the Bronx community through education in arts, health and cultural trends and their related community-based organizations. Boricua College is hoping to refocus on community interaction in a post-pandemic era. Reserve a spot here.
Fordham Plaza
Bronx Night Market
June 24, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
The renowned cuisine and culture festival is taking place again at the end of June. Enjoy a wide selection of Bronx and NYC-based food, beverage and arts & crafts vendors. RSVP to the event and learn more information here.
174th Street and Southern Boulevard
Bronx Yoga Summit
June 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join Bronx Holistic Healing at 174th Street and Southern Boulevard at Boston Road for the Bronx Yoga Summit. Yoga enthusiasts at all levels are welcome to participate. Those who attend will learn about yoga studios and resources throughout the Bronx. The event also features a panel discussion called “Break It Down: What Is Yoga?” and an exhibition hall that will feature yoga, healing and wellness products.
Agnes Haywood Playground
Skate party in the Bronx
June 23, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Councilmember Kevin Riley for a skate party at Agnes Haywood Playground in Williamsbridge. There will also be music and dancing. Skates will be provided for attendees while supplies last, so feel free to bring your own.
New York Botanical Garden
Ebony G. Patterson exhibition
June to Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ebony G. Patterson brings her signature mixed media installations to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and NYBG’s landscape and galleries. Immerse yourself in the beauty of exotic flora and garden-inspired installations, such as a peacock sculpture and glitter-encrusted vultures. Patterson’s work invites visitors to reflect on their relationships with the natural world while also provoking questions around race, gender and colonialism. Find out more and get your tickets here.
Bronx Health Center
Pride Month career fair
June 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Community Healthcare Network is putting on the Bronx Career Fair as the first Pride Month career fair at the Bronx Health Center. The fair is open to all job seekers, although it is specifically open to members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Community Healthcare Network will be recruiting for a plethora of positions such as human resources associates, medical office specialist, IT support specialist, social worker and many more. Don’t forget to bring your resume and wear business casual attire. Find out more and RSVP here.
Bronx Park East
Bronx Summer Jam
June 24, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Join Sirens & Kings, the grassroots event production brand created by Sounds and Sirens and the Fox & King, at the 2023 Bronx Summer Jam to hear some of the Bronx’s best artists, musicians and more. The music festival is free for all to attend.
Bronx Documentary Center
Latin American Foto Festival Opening Reception
July 13, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
The Bronx Documentary Center is holding its 6th annual Latin American Foto Festival from July 13 to 30, which features large-scale photographs by emerging and established, award-winning photographers. The photographs will be displayed throughout the South Bronx’s Melrose neighborhood. The festival will include works from Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela which represent long-term projects on missing persons, femicides, indigenous people’s rights and more. The Bronx Documentary Center will also be holding in-person workshops, tours, panel discussions and other community events. For a list of artists included, topics covered and more information, visit this link.
New Settlement Community Center
Step aerobics class
June 21, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Come out to the New Settlement Community Center for a free step aerobics class. Step aerobics is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles and improve coordination and balance. Register for the class here.
Justice Center and the Party for Socialism & Liberation
Bronx Hip-Hop Walk: 50 Years of Rebellion!
June 24, July 8, 22 and Aug. 5, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with the Justice Center en el Barrio and the Party for Socialism & Liberation with educational classes, walking tours and public celebrations. Learn about how hip-hop has been a product of the changing world and a catalyst for social change over the past five decades. Furthermore, the programs hope to acknowledge the constant battle within hip-hop that reflects our society’s battle between the poor and rich. Discuss the radical working class roots of hip-hop and join the Bronx walking tours every other Saturday from June 24 to Aug. 5 starting at 1 p.m. at the corner of East 149 Street and Grand Concourse. Register here.
Pelham Bay Park
Movies Under the Stars: “Minions: Rise of Gru”
June 21, 9 p.m.-11:45 p.m.
Come to the north picnic area of Pelham Bay Park for a movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, some snacks and the entire family for a viewing of “Minions: Rise of Gru.” This summer, NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk and are free for everyone.
Pride run
Pride 5K presented by Mile Style
June 28, 6 p.m.
Run, walk or jog through the streets of the Bronx at the pride 5K event. Mile Style hopes to celebrate the love, diversity and inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community while promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. The 5K will start at Sankofa Haus in Mott Haven. People of all ages and abilities are invited to the run, where everyone should expect to have a fun journey through the South Bronx. There will even be biodegradable confetti cannons, free Mile Style merch and more. Don’t forget to wear colorful attire to support the LGBTQ+ community. At the end of the run, there will be food, drinks and a brief panel discussion with members of the LGBTQ+ running community. RSVP here.
Hostos College
Introduction to portrait photography
June 22, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
The Bronx Council on the Arts invites you to a free, in-person photography workshop at the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos College. Students in the workshop will learn basic concepts of portrait photography such as how to use light to enhance photos and how to use props to strengthen a photo. During the workshop, students will use what they have learned by photographing each other and the surrounding environment. The workshop is part of the Youth Engagement Program, and is open to participants between the ages of 11 and 24. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Reserve a spot here.
Bronx Community Gardens
Hidden Gems Walking Tour
June 24, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
NYC Parks GreenThumb and Bronx Community Board 6 invite you to experience the Bronx’s hidden gem community gardens with a walking tour through Belmont. As part of the tour, visitors will get to meet the gardeners and volunteers who have contributed to creating the gardens. Tour guides will highlight many areas of interest such as food production, events space and flower and vegetable beds. Walking tour stops include the Farm in the Bronx and Cook Community Farm. The walk will culminate at Bathgate Community Garden in Tremont for a meet and greet of community members. Learn more and get free tickets here.
Bronx Brewery
Passion Players: A celebration supporting Bronx and uptown creatives
July 1, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.
In partnership with the Bronx Brewery, Studio 3 NYC is hosting the second iteration of Passiona Players – a curated run-of-show consisting of Bronx- and uptown-based DJs and performers – in the Bronx Brewery’s backyard. In addition to providing the event space, the Brewery is also donating a portion of the proceeds to the bar to contribute to Studio 3 NYC’s community fundraising goal to foster creativity, inclusivity and connection. Admission is free. Reserve your spot here.
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