It is officially summertime and The Bronx has lots of fun stuff to do to beat the heat (or at least have some serious fun in the sun).
Enjoy learn-as-you-go traditional dances with live music from around the world and cool, clean grass for your toes at this wonderful series. Every Thursday in JULY!!!
6:30pm – 8pm | FREE! Van Cortlandt Park. Meet by the Van Cortland House Museum at 246th and Broadway! Take the #1 train to the last stop and walk a few blocks north.
JUL 2 – Ling Tang Dance (Chinese)
JUL 9 – Minila Shah-Anja Dance Co. (Bollywood/Bhangra)
JUL 16 – Song Hee Lee (Korean Drum Dance)
JUL 23 – Kotchegna (Afrikan Dance)
JUL 30 – Abada-Capoeira (Brazilian) AUG 6 – Nilda Tirado (Salsa)
AND THERE’S MORE FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE BRONX!
WED | JUL 1 | 5pm – 9pm | FREE!
First Wednesday Bronx Trolley Arts & Culture Tour
Ride the historical Bronx trolley, free of charge, to cultural venues along the South Bronx Cultural Corridor. Explore the Bronx cultural scene and visit art exhibits, book & poetry events, film screenings, live performances and more. Where? Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street More Info: The Bronx Council on the Arts, www.bronxarts.org
WED | JUL 1 | 7pm – 8pm | FREE with admission to the grounds
OUTDOOR MUSIC: LUMIERE STRING QUARTET
As cool breezes blow off the Hudson and the sun sets over the Palisades, enjoy an outdoor concert on the Great Lawn. Each Sunset Wednesday, New York City musicians capture the vibrant colors of summer in per-formances that feature jazz, popular music, show tunes and original songs. The Lumiere String Quartet, led by violinist Victoria Paterson—and including violinist Yuiko Kamakari, violist Eddy Malave and cellist Jennifer De-Vore—offers arrangements of Broadway, popular and patriotic tunes. Visitors may bring a chair or sit on the lawn to enjoy the music. No blankets, please. Free with admission to the grounds.
Where? Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street
More Info: 718.549.3200, www.wavehill.orgFRI | JUL 3 | 5:30pm | FREE!
First Friday Bronx Trolley Seaside Tour
Visitors from all over are heading up to The Bronx on the first Friday night of every month. Tour a mansion, a beautiful, early 19th-century botanical illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society, music for flute and harp, and light refreshments. Stroll through the gardens before hopping back on the Trolley to enjoy a meal at one of City Island’s many restaurants, visit shops, art openings and entertainment. Where? Trolley departs at the end of the #6 train line (Pelham Bay Park Station) every hour on the half hour beginning at 5:30pm
More Info: City Island Chamber of Commerce, 718.885.9100, or www.cityislandchamber.org
SUN | JUL 5 | 10am | $10 members/$20 non-members
Historic Bronx Walking Tour of Westchester Square
led by Bronx County Historical Society tour guide Mr. Nestor Danyluk Visit one of the oldest “villages” of The Bronx. The area we know as Westchester Square was not only a vibrant town center, but an important village in the history of both Bronx and Westchester counties. Join the Bronx County Historical Society and stroll past historic churches, cemeteries and libraries in this unique neighborhood of The Bronx.
Where? Tour starts in front of McDonald’s on Williams-bridge Road. Take #6 train to Westchester Square or Bronx buses #4, #8, #21, #24, 40, and #42.
More Info: The Bronx County Historical Society (718) 881-8900. The tours generally run about 2 hours
TUE | JUL 7 | 7pm – 9pm | FREE!
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION SUMMER STAGE Our Latin Thing / DJ Afro in association with Latin Alternative Music Conference
In the 1970s, New York gave birth to a sound that would change the face of Latin music forever. At the renowned Cheetah Nightclub, an ensemble of artists got together for what became a magical evening of music. The show was billed as “Our Latin Thing.”/Born in Caracas, DJ Afro (aka José Luis Pardo) is a Brooklyn based Guitarist, DJ, composer and producer renowned as a founder of the Latin American band Los Amigos Invisibles.
Where? St. Mary’s Park
More Info: www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
WED | JUL 8 | 7pm – 8pm | FREE with admission to the grounds
OUTDOOR MUSIC: KATIE MULLINS
Brooklyn-based songwriter Katie Mullins makes music that has been described as being “as unassuming as it is ambitious.” She also sings and plays baritone ukulele, mbira and keyboards. Visitors may bring a chair or sit on the lawn to enjoy the music. No blankets, please. Free with admission to the grounds.
Where? Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street
More Info: 718.549.3200, www.wavehill.org
WED | JUL 8 | 7pm – 9pm | FREE!
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION SUMMER STAGE Ismael Miranda aka “El niño bonito de la Salsa” (The pretty boy of Salsa) always wanted to be a musician, and by age 11 had already formed two groups: “The 4J’s and Little Junior” and “The Class Mates.” He was a part of the Fania All Stars and toured with the band to Europe, Asia and Latin America. In 1973, he formed his own band called “Orquesta Revelación” and recorded “Así se compone un son” under the Fania record label.
Where? St. Mary’s Park
More Info: www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
THUR | JUL 9 | 7pm – 9pm | FREE!
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION SUMMER STAGE Carlos Enrique Estremera Colón is a Puerto Rican Salsa singer from San Juan, nicknamed “El Cano” (“The Light-Colored Haired One”), due to his albinism. Estremera developed his talent as a singer while residing in a public housing complex in the area of Santurce, and acknowledges Puerto Rican jíbaro country singers as a strong influence.
Where? St. Mary’s Park
More Info: www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
FRI | JUL 10 | 7pm – 9pm | FREE!
Nuyorican Poets Cafe featuring La Bruja with Patty Dukes, Reph Star, and Nene Ali
The Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Caridad de La Luz (aka La Bruja) showcase Bronx artistry in a concert featuring cool and socially-conscious Hip Hop/spoken word by Reph Star and Patty Dukes (aka Circa ’95), Nene Ali and DJ Fred One. Hosted by songstress-poet-playwright-comedienne La Bruja, who was praised by the New York Times for her “irrepressible, ebullient energy and talent.
Where? St. Mary’s Park
More Info: www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
SAT | JUL 11 | 9am-3pm | $30
Bronx Food & Farm Trolley Tour: Youth Tour Explore the borough’s urban farms and community gardens where gardeners grow food, cook healthy, and sell produce. Learn about creating your own garden.
Where? Pick up in Manhattan @ the Lucerne Hotel; Pick up in The Bronx at The Opera House Hotel
More Info: 718.590.3518, or www.ilovethebronx.com
SAT | JUL 11 | 7pm – 9pm | FREE!
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION SUMMER STAGE Hip Hop Dance: From the Street to the Stage a Co-Presentation with Dancing in the Streets / Master Class: Brandon “Peace” Albright Hip Hop Dance: From the Street to the Stage is curated by Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio and Ana “Rokafella” Garcia Dionisio, Co-Artistic Directors of Full Circle Pro-ductions; and co-Presented by SummerStage and Danc-ing in the Streets as a joint celebration of their 30th anniversaries.
Where? St. Mary’s Park
More Info: www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
SAT | JUL 11 | 4pm – 7pm | FREE!
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION SUMMER STAGE Family Day: Mister G / Soul Street Dance / DJ ASHO
A 2014 Latin GRAMMY nominee, Mister G is a former indie rocker who was awarded the first songwriting scholarship in the history of Berklee College of Music. Called a “kid-friendly bilingual rock star” by The Wash-ington Post, Mister G is the winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award and was named one of the “Best Live Acts for Kids and Families.” His CDs have been selected as best albums of the year by People Magazine, Parents magazine, Education.com, and The Washington Post.
Where? St. Mary’s Park
More Info: www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
SUN | JUL 12 | 12noon-5pm | FREE
Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach presents DOMINGO QUINONES
The Bronx Borough President’s Office will be hosting the Bronx Summer Concert Series 2015. The concert series will celebrate the cultural diversity of the Bronx while also highlighting its tremendous economic growth. Each year, concerts are held at Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park, New York City’s largest park and natural reserve. Also DJ Innocente and Zumba
Where? Orchard Beach Main Stage
SUN | JUL 12 | 2pm | $15/$10
Woodlawn Cemetery Second Sunday Tour
Join the Conservancy on the second Sunday of the month for our highlights tour. Explore the history of the cemetery’s design, the architects of our significant mausoleums, the lives of the lot owners, and more! Perfect as an introduction to Woodlawn or for those who’ve attended any of our special themed tours.
Where? Woodlawn Cemetery, 4199 Webster Ave.
More Info: 718.920.1469 or www.woodlawnconservancy.org
SUN | JUL 12 | 3pm | FREE!
Bardekova Ensemble at the Woolworth Chapel
Woodlawn is hosting the Bardekova Ensemble quintet at the Woolworth Chapel for a free afternoon concert. The program will include the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, Scott Joplin, and others!
Where? Woodlawn Cemetery, 4199 Webster Ave.
More Info: 718.920.1469 or www.woodlawnconservancy.org
SUN | JUL 12 | 7pm – 9pm | FREE!
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION SUMMER STAGE Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros / screening: “Celia: The Queen” in association with ImageNation
Selected by NPR/WNYC as Manhattan’s best band of 2015, gritty, witty and streetwise, the Havana-born Gerardo Contino, “El Abogado de la Salsa,” is a Cuban singer and songwriter. Since moving to New York City, Gerardo started his own band, Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros, with Axel Tosca Laugart, Luisito Quintero, and John Benitez. “Celia the Queen,” is a loving look at the amazing life and legacy La Reina de la Salsa.
Where? St. Mary’s Park
More Info: www.cityparksfoundation.org/summerstage
TUE | JUL 14 | 7:00-9:00pm
Gene DiNapoli Oldies Variety Show Bronx Council on the Arts & Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz invite you to FREE summertime concerts in the Northwest Bronx.
Where? Riverdale YM-YWHA Theater, 5625 Arlington Ave.
More Info: www.bronxarts.org
WED | JUL 15 | 7pm – 8pm | FREE with admission to the grounds
OUTDOOR MUSIC: METROPOLITAN FOUR
New York City-based Metropolitan Four, already a fan favorite from last year’s Enchanted Wave Hill Week-end, returns for an evening inspired by the beauty and expressivity of music for flutes. The artists— Megan Cardone, Julian Rose, Felipe Tristan and Emily Wespiser—have been collaborating since 2012. M4’s debut CD is scheduled for release in 2016. Visitors may bring a chair or sit on the lawn to enjoy the music. No blan-kets, please. Free with admission to the grounds.
Where? Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street
More Info: 718.549.3200, www.wavehill.org
WED | JUL 15 | 7:00-9:00pm
John Benitez Latin Jazz Band
Bronx Council on the Arts & Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz invite you to FREE summertime concerts in the Northwest Bronx.
Where? Amalgamated/Park Reservoir Housing Cooperatives Train Park, 98 Van Cortlandt Park South (Orloff Ave. & Gale Place)
More Info: www.bronxarts.org.
THUR | JUL 16 |9am-4pm | $40/$20
Mansions & Cottages: Historic Homes & Gardens of The Bronx Trolley Tour
Visit the homes where Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain once lived. See the place where General George Wash-ington hid from the enemy. Explore a 19th-century Greek revival mansion and its carriage house and stroll the early 20th-century formal sunken garden. Learn about the rich history of The Bronx.
Where? Pick up in Manhattan @ the Lucerne Hotel; Pick up in The Bronx at The Opera House Hotel
More Info: 718.590.3518, or www.ilovethebronx.com
SAT | JUL 18 | 1pm | FREE!
AUTHORS LECTURE SERIES: Bronx River History and Folklore
Mr. Stephen DeVillo, longtime BCHS member, has been doing research on the Bronx River for many years. Join him as he shares that research from his new book titled Bronx River History and Folklore. Authors will have extra copies of their books for purchase and signing.
Where? Museum of Bronx History 3266 Bainbridge Avenue
More Info: (718) 881- 8900 or www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
SUN | JUL 19 | 12noon-5pm | FREE
Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach presents CONJUNTO IMAGEN
The Bronx Borough President’s Office will be hosting the Bronx Summer Concert Series 2015. The concert series will celebrate the cultural diversity of the Bronx while also highlighting its tremendous economic growth. Each year, concerts are held at Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park, New York City’s largest park and natural reserve. Also the Karl Browne Band and Zumba
Where? Orchard Beach Main Stage
SUN | JUL 19 | 11am | FREE!
The Bronx’s Main Street: Walking the Grand Concourse with Sam Goodman
Bronx native Sam Goodman, an urban planner in the Office of the Bronx Borough President, will lead a tour of the Grand Concourse. While visiting key sites along this major thoroughfare, Goodman will provide a brief history of the Grand Concourse and explain the development of its diverse neighborhoods and communities.
Where? Bronx Museum of Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse
More Info: www.bronxmuseum.org
SUN | JUL 19 | 4pm | FREE!
Bronx Rising! The Jewish Community of the Bronx A screening of the documentary, Hava Nagila, followed by a hora and Yiddish dance lesson taught by Avia Moore, culminating with a performance by Zion 80.
Where? The Bronx Music Heritage Center 1303 Louis Nine Boulevard
More Info: 718.839.1100
TUE | JUL 21 | 7:00-9:00PM
Just Nuts Party Band (Rock & Oldies) Bronx Council on the Arts & Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz invite you to FREE summertime concerts in the Northwest Bronx.
Where? Amalgamated/Park Reservoir Housing Cooperatives Train Park, 98 Van Cortlandt Park South (Orloff Ave. & Gale Place)
More Info: www.bronxarts.org.
WED | JUL 22 | 7pm – 8pm | FREE with admission to the grounds
OUTDOOR MUSIC: ALAN HAMPTON
With two CDs, The Moving Sidewalk and Origami for the Fire, to his credit, Alan Hampton has been called a musician with “loads of talent” by The New York Times. When not working on his own projects, he may be on tour, playing bass and singing with Andrew Bird, Me-shell N’Degeocello, Sara Bareilles or Robert Glasper, or in the studio, laying down tracks for Sufjan Stevens, Derrick Hodge or Esperanza Spalding. Tonight, he is on string instruments, with Jon Cowherd at the keyboard and Bill Campbell on drums. Visitors may bring a chair or sit on the lawn to enjoy the music. No blankets, please. Free with admission to the grounds.
Where? Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street
More Info: 718.549.3200, www.wavehill.org
THUR | JUL 23 | 6:30pm – 9pm | FREE
1040 Lounge: Women in the Young Lords: The Revolution within the Revolution
In conjunction with the exhibition Presente: The Young Lords in New York, this panel will address the significance of the struggle of women within the Young Lords, and will consider the relationship between the organizations’ overarching goals and women’s equality. Hosted by Johanna Fernández, with panelists Iris Morales, Denise Oliver, Olguie Robles, and Minerva Solla.
Where? Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse
More info: www.bronxmuseum.org
SAT | JUL 25 | 5pm | FREE!
Shakespeare in the Park
Hip to Hip Theater Company presents The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Where? Van Cortlandt Park, The Red Steps south of the Van Cortlandt House Museum
More Info: www.vcpark.org
SUN | JUL 26 | 12noon-5pm | FREE
Bronx Summer Concert Series at Orchard Beach presents JULIAN VAZQUEZ
The Bronx Borough President’s Office will be hosting the Bronx Summer Concert Series 2015. The concert series will celebrate the cultural diversity of the Bronx while also highlighting its tremendous economic growth. Each year, concerts are held at Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park, New York City’s largest park and natural reserve.
Where? Orchard Beach Main Stage
More Info: The Bronx Tourism Council
WED | JUL 29 | 7pm – 8pm | FREE with admission to the grounds
OUTDOOR MUSIC: HILLIARD GREENE AND THE JAZZ EXPRESSIONS
Hilliard Greene and the Jazz Expressions is a power-house quartet launched by the legendary jazz balladeer Jimmy Scott. Greene’s fellow band members are TK Blue (saxophone/flute), Dwayne ‘Cook’ Broadnax (drums) and Sharp Roadway (piano). In addition to producing three CDs for the Jazz Expressions, Greene’s other projects include the In&Out Band (a trio using jazz standards as a vehicle for free improvisation) and the ZigZag Quartet. Hilliard Greene and The Jazz Ex-pressions’ performance is co-produced with the Bronx Musical Heritage Center. Visitors may bring a chair or sit on the lawn to enjoy the music. No blankets, please. Free with admission to the grounds.
Where? Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street
More Info: 718.549.3200, www.wavehill.org
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