Events

“Celebrations”, the Riverdale Art Association’s latest exhibit runs until January 5th at the parish hall of Christ Church Riverdale, 5040 Henry Hudson Parkway, 10 A.M. to noon, Monday through Thursday. Member artists interpret what they celebrate in life using a variety of material and formats:…

Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…

Looking forward to celebrating all of our winners! The Best of The Bronx Winner’s Party is an exclusive celebration, that brings the best into one room for an evening of food, refreshments, entertainment, and meeting one another. Tickets not available at the door and will sell out. When: January…

The Riverdale Choral Society invites singers of all levels to join us for open rehearsals to kick off our Spring season. Rehearsals will be conducted by our Music Director Mun-Tzung Wong and will serve as an introduction to our Spring season. We welcome all voice ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.…

En Foco, Pregones, and the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater present Sophie Rivera: Beyond the Lens, a panel discussion highlighting the person, her life, and legacy of Puerto Rican street photographer Sophie Rivera. The discussion is an initiative of the Nueva Luz Study Center (NLSC) and is part of En…

Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…

The Riverdale Choral Society invites singers of all levels to join us for open rehearsals to kick off our Spring season. Rehearsals will be conducted by our Music Director Mun-Tzung Wong and will serve as an introduction to our Spring season. We welcome all voice ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.…

Join Good Light Production as we celebrate and showcase the original Spoken Word poetry creations of a new generation of poets!! RLWPP hosted by LyricalFaith!

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present THE BALLET OF CINDERELLA, performed by the world renowned State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:30 pm. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine is recognized as one of the most prestigious institutions of classical ballet…

The next virtual Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series, The Magical Lives of Common Things, takes place on Saturdays between January 20th and February 10th from 10:00 AM  - 12:00 PM via Zoom. In this free creative writing workshop led by Orlando Ferrand, participants will explore breathing life…

Zhen Guo: Chroma Comes from the Margins features ten recent large-scale ink paintings on rice paper, some with brightly colored stripes in oil pastel, a neon light installation, and a seven-minute film by Chinese feminist artist Zhen Guo. Her newest paintings evolved from a series of black and white,…

With Wave Hill’s majestic Armor Hall space as the setting, be guided through a combined musical and meditative experience in celebration of winter transcendence. Join Bronx Arts Ensemble along with Artemis Audio & Ayurveda for a unique performance and variety of healing instruments and sounds. Wind…

On Wednesday, January 24th 4pm-7pm we will host a Self-Care Mix and Mingle with Foster Care. Prospective Foster Parents and Abbott House Foster Parents will be pampered by Culture for One with the following services (with facials, mani, and make up). If you are not able to attend, please encourage members…

Join En Foco's Managing Director, Oscar J. Rivera at Brooklyn Photography Talk's event next Thursday! Oscar will be joined by fellow artists Alysen Hester and Lissette Maliza for a talk discussing each of their amazing works and about En Foco and our Media Arts Fund to support early-career artists across…

The next virtual Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series, The Magical Lives of Common Things, takes place on Saturdays between January 20th and February 10th from 10:00 AM  - 12:00 PM via Zoom. In this free creative writing workshop led by Orlando Ferrand, participants will explore breathing life…

Morrisania Band Project presents the "2024 Soul Odyssey," an evening of community engagement and soul-stirring performances!  Date & Time: Saturday, January 27th, 6-9 pm  Location: Heyground Harlem, 461 W 126th St Suite 5W, New York, NY 10027  Experience live music and join us in a birthday toast…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

The feast day of La Virgen de la Candelaria is one of the most important dates in the son jarocho calendar. We're celebrating our 3rd Candelaria program with members of the local son jarocho community as they gather to play una loteria jarocha and join in a fandango.

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

The next virtual Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series, The Magical Lives of Common Things, takes place on Saturdays between January 20th and February 10th from 10:00 AM  - 12:00 PM via Zoom. In this free creative writing workshop led by Orlando Ferrand, participants will explore breathing life…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

Writer in Residence Amy Frey will work with students on the basics of mask-work, including physicality and improvisation. Students will explore the famous commedia dell’arte masks, including Arrlechino, Pantelone, Columbina, and Brighella, and will use their skills to create their own lazzi. Cost…

Prepare for an exhilarating partnership as we join forces with Harlem 9 for the groundbreaking fifth edition of 48 Hours in El Bronx, starting on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 7 pm. This event guarantees an inspiring gathering of 30 Latinx theater visionaries collaborating in an immersive theatrical…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

Travel the world through art The Riverdale Art Association, in conjunction with the Riverdale Temple and Women of Reform Judaism invites you to “Travels Around the World” at the Riverdale Temple, 4545 Independence Avenue. Artists often find the best way to depict the places they encounter is through…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

The next monthly meeting of Riverdale Art Association is February 6, 7 pm at the Hudson House, 3247 Johnson Avenue from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. All meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit us at RiverdaleArtAssociation.org.

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

Join the CUNY Dance Initiative Director for a virtual “office hour” style Zoom session. This is an open Q&A session to help artists with their CDI application (due February 15, 2024). NYC-based choreographers and dance companies working in a variety of styles, from contemporary to classical forms,…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

✨ Event Highlights: Special recognition for Elissa Carmona, founder of Morrisania Band Project, and other distinguished CNR and Mercy alumni Live sneak peek performance by the award-winning Morrisania Band Project, paying tribute to Aretha Franklin Evening of celebration, drinks, and great company

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

The next virtual Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series, The Magical Lives of Common Things, takes place on Saturdays between January 20th and February 10th from 10:00 AM  - 12:00 PM via Zoom. In this free creative writing workshop led by Orlando Ferrand, participants will explore breathing life…

The Afro-Colombian dance and percussion workshop/performance led by Juan Ospina returns. Come learn some Afro-Colombian rhythms and then join in!

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present MERENGUE CON AMOR 2 on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th at 8PM. This remarkable concert unites the most memorable voices in merengue, promising an unforgettable night of beloved romantic hits, perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day. Featuring ALEX BUENO,…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

FOR ALL DEVOTEES TO THE AFRO CUBAN RELIGION OF LUKUMÍ This class is for: -Initiates as well as aleyos (non initiates) -All those interested in the afro cuban religion of Lukumí -Pracititioners of the religion to develop their understanding of the movements of the orichas To sign up for the movement…

The 8th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival commences today on February 1, 2024. Spanning from February 1 to 11, 2024, the festival is a FREE ONLINE STREAMING event with a WATCH & VOTE period through February 11th. Carefully selected from a diverse array of multilingual submissions…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

Make a sketchbook from scratch! In this free workshop, Sonja John will teach the unique technique of Japanese Stab Binding. Get hands on experience with tools like awls, bone folders, and binding needles and transform loose drawings, prints, or recycled paper into a handmade sketchbook. Youth Arts…

To celebrate Black History Month we present a musical and poetic exchange between Africa and the diaspora. NEA National Heritage Award winner, Sidiki Conde, percussionist and dancer from Guinea will perform. Youth poets from URBAN WORD will recite their poetry to open the program.

Join us for an evening of bellydance and music curated by Angie Assal. Sunday, February 18th 3:30 pm $20 Advance $25 At the door

FOR ALL DEVOTEES TO THE AFRO CUBAN RELIGION OF LUKUMÍ This class is for: -Initiates as well as aleyos (non initiates) -All those interested in the afro cuban religion of Lukumí -Pracititioners of the religion to develop their understanding of the movements of the orichas To sign up for the movement…

Art in the Basin, Poets & Writers, and NYC Cultural Affairs Presents Working Gal Rock and Roll Poet and Spoken Word artist Anne Leighton poems on February 20, at 7 pm at Mon Amour Coffee & Wine. Mon Amour Coffee & Wine is at 234 W 238th St, Bronx, NY, The venue phone is 718- 708-7804. Mon Amour Coffee…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

The next and last Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series of the season, Beyond the Bios, takes place on Saturdays between February 24th and March 16th from 1:00 PM  - 3:00 PM via Zoom and in-person at Wakefield Library (4100 Lowerre Pl, Bronx, NY 10466). Just as with fiction, memoirists must develop…

Opening reception for Memories is on Saturday, February 24th, 3-5 pm is “Memories” which will be on display at the Parish Hall of Christ Church Riverdale, 5040 Henry Hudson Parkway, 10 A.M., 10 A.M. to noon, Monday through Thursday. Here, member artists interpret what has left a lasting impression…

WALLWORKS NEW YORK opens its doors and walls to New York native, Jillian King and her boisterous artwork of vintage muscle cars. "CAR SHOW" marks Jillian’s first ever solo exhibition in New York City, her hometown. Featuring mostly new work, "CAR SHOW" is a personal and creative stepping stone in her…

Aspects of Appearance: Portraits from the Collection in Context features thirty-one works in a range of media by twenty-seven artists. The artworks in this exhibition span more than a century, from William Auerbach-Levy’s (b. Brest-Litovsk, Russian Empire, now Brest, Belarus, 1889–d. Ossining, New…

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present Jazz at Lincoln Center SING AND SWING on Sunday, February 25th at 4PM. A celebration of the Great American Songbook featuring the spectacular trumpet and vocal talents, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III, with opening act, the legendary salsa…

FOR ALL DEVOTEES TO THE AFRO CUBAN RELIGION OF LUKUMÍ This class is for: -Initiates as well as aleyos (non initiates) -All those interested in the afro cuban religion of Lukumí -Pracititioners of the religion to develop their understanding of the movements of the orichas To sign up for the movement…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

THRIVE IN PLACE! Focused on affordable housing, homeownership, and building knowledge to improve personal finances, THRIVE IN PLACE! is designed to help creative sector workers understand the relationship between housing choices and their financial wellbeing. ArtBuilt and the Entertainment Community…

The next and last Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series of the season, Beyond the Bios, takes place on Saturdays between February 24th and March 16th from 1:00 PM  - 3:00 PM via Zoom and in-person at Wakefield Library (4100 Lowerre Pl, Bronx, NY 10466). Just as with fiction, memoirists must develop…

Salvatore Aurema is a widowed, Italian immigrant living out his days in the Northeast Bronx. He loves his daughter Chiara, a school teacher, and his garden, where he tends to his vegetables and argues with his dead wife, Kathleen. It is late spring 2001. Abandoned buildings and empty lots are being developed…

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the legendary ANDY MONTAÑEZ “TODA UNA VIDA CONCIERTO!”, on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 8:00 pm. For this incredible concert, the remarkable Andy Montañez celebrates his 60th anniversary, featuring TITO PUENTE JR., performing a Tribute to…

Aspects of Appearance: Portraits from the Collection in Context features thirty-one works in a range of media by twenty-seven artists. The artworks in this exhibition span more than a century, from William Auerbach-Levy’s (b. Brest-Litovsk, Russian Empire, now Brest, Belarus, 1889–d. Ossining, New…

FOR ALL DEVOTEES TO THE AFRO CUBAN RELIGION OF LUKUMÍ This class is for: -Initiates as well as aleyos (non initiates) -All those interested in the afro cuban religion of Lukumí -Pracititioners of the religion to develop their understanding of the movements of the orichas To sign up for the movement…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

En Foco @bxartsfactory present "The Story Unveiled: Illuminating Womxn’s Narratives", an exhibition highlighting womxn’s stories that have often been woven into the background of history. "The Story Unveiled: Illuminating Womxn's Narratives" will be on view at BxArts Factory from March 7, - March…

The next and last Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series of the season, Beyond the Bios, takes place on Saturdays between February 24th and March 16th from 1:00 PM  - 3:00 PM via Zoom and in-person at Wakefield Library (4100 Lowerre Pl, Bronx, NY 10466). Just as with fiction, memoirists must develop…

After his successful international presentations, and a presentation to a full house at the Gran Teatro del Cibao in the Dominican Republic, the merenguero Eddy Herrera announces his show “Agradecido” The Concert, for the prestigious Lehman Center theater in New York City.

Aspects of Appearance: Portraits from the Collection in Context features thirty-one works in a range of media by twenty-seven artists. The artworks in this exhibition span more than a century, from William Auerbach-Levy’s (b. Brest-Litovsk, Russian Empire, now Brest, Belarus, 1889–d. Ossining, New…

FOR ALL DEVOTEES TO THE AFRO CUBAN RELIGION OF LUKUMÍ This class is for: -Initiates as well as aleyos (non initiates) -All those interested in the afro cuban religion of Lukumí -Pracititioners of the religion to develop their understanding of the movements of the orichas To sign up for the movement…

Presenting a compelling portfolio is essential for artists seeking to make a lasting impact on prospective clients, employers, or collaborators. This three-part workshop series will focus on three artistic disciplines – performing arts, media arts, and visual arts. New and emerging artists will gain…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

The next and last Bronx Memoir Project Workshop Series of the season, Beyond the Bios, takes place on Saturdays between February 24th and March 16th from 1:00 PM  - 3:00 PM via Zoom and in-person at Wakefield Library (4100 Lowerre Pl, Bronx, NY 10466). Just as with fiction, memoirists must develop…

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in association with SAL ABBATIELLO of Fever Records presents the Latin-flavored dance music sensation FOREVER FREESTYLE 16 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8pm. To Latino teenagers in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Freestyle, a hybrid of Hip Hop and disco, was known…

Aspects of Appearance: Portraits from the Collection in Context features thirty-one works in a range of media by twenty-seven artists. The artworks in this exhibition span more than a century, from William Auerbach-Levy’s (b. Brest-Litovsk, Russian Empire, now Brest, Belarus, 1889–d. Ossining, New…

FOR ALL DEVOTEES TO THE AFRO CUBAN RELIGION OF LUKUMÍ This class is for: -Initiates as well as aleyos (non initiates) -All those interested in the afro cuban religion of Lukumí -Pracititioners of the religion to develop their understanding of the movements of the orichas To sign up for the movement…

Presenting a compelling portfolio is essential for artists seeking to make a lasting impact on prospective clients, employers, or collaborators. This three-part workshop series will focus on three artistic disciplines – performing arts, media arts, and visual arts. New and emerging artists will gain…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

I Dream A World A Performance by tyrone birkett/ emancipation Lehman Stages Studio Theatre Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West Bronx, NY 10468 MARCH 21, 2024, 7PM Free Admission *RSVP ONLY - mail@newfreedomsongs.com* inspired by “I Dream A World”by Langston Hughes. Black American…

HEAF is excited to announce its upcoming first annual Community Resource Fair & Family Day on Saturday, March 23 from 12pm-3pm @ HEAF and you are all invited!!! This event aims to bring the community together for a day of fun, connection, and valuable resources. Several local community based organizations…

Aspects of Appearance: Portraits from the Collection in Context features thirty-one works in a range of media by twenty-seven artists. The artworks in this exhibition span more than a century, from William Auerbach-Levy’s (b. Brest-Litovsk, Russian Empire, now Brest, Belarus, 1889–d. Ossining, New…

FOR ALL DEVOTEES TO THE AFRO CUBAN RELIGION OF LUKUMÍ This class is for: -Initiates as well as aleyos (non initiates) -All those interested in the afro cuban religion of Lukumí -Pracititioners of the religion to develop their understanding of the movements of the orichas To sign up for the movement…

Presenting a compelling portfolio is essential for artists seeking to make a lasting impact on prospective clients, employers, or collaborators. This three-part workshop series will focus on three artistic disciplines – performing arts, media arts, and visual arts. New and emerging artists will gain…

Music and Dance Program / Programa de música y danza invites older adults to join us / invita a los adultos mayores a unirse a nosotros para senior salsa Dance with salsa master / baile con maestro José Henriquez - No partner necessary / No se necesitan socios - Learn routines using salsa techniques…

I Stood My Ground features nine artists who offer a glimpse into stories that connect emotions and memories through different materials (magnet flakes, concrete, clay, etc.) and personal storytelling. These artists reimagine the use of conventional materials to expose an unconventional narrative and…

Uptown Melody is proud to present Uptown Fever: birthday bash gone r0gue. Join us in a beautiful mansion in the Bronx for an evening of live music and dance as we travel back to a more groovy and retro era. Sounds by DJ Sabrosura. Live music performances by Brianna Knight and Mariah Eskoh, featuring…

Welcome to the Artist Talk for The Story Unveiled: Illuminating Womxn's Narratives event! Join us at BxArts Factory for an inspiring in-person discussion with talented artists. Explore the powerful stories behind their work and gain insight into the creative process. Don't miss this opportunity to connect…

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents the legendary, LA SONORA PONCEÑA with special guests LUISITO CARRIÓN, PEQUEÑO JOHNNY, AND REYNALDO JORGE, on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 8pm. Founded in 1954, the incredible Puerto Rican salsa band returns to Lehman Center to celebrate their 70th anniversary…