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Exciting Events Around The Bronx: November 2024

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Explore exciting community events around the Bronx this month.

THE BRONX MUSEUM

RENOVATION IS UNDERWAY

now until 2026!

 

A transformative $33 million renovation of The Bronx Museum is currently underway!

 

Designed by award-winning architectural practice, Marvel, this renovation will create a world-class arts facility the people of The Bronx deserve and that the Museum needs to further elevate and expand access to its vital free arts programming.

 

The renovation will seamlessly unite the Museum’s buildings into one recognizable campus; create a continuous and fully accessible gallery loop; reorient the main entrance to the highly visible corner of 165th St and Grand Concourse; and add a new triple-height lobby space with an adjoining cafe.

 

During construction, the Museum’s North Wing remains open at regular hours—Wednesday through Sunday from 11AM to 6PM—with free admission for everyone to all exhibitions, events, and activities. The south galleries are closed until the renovation is complete.

 

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First Friday NOVEMber 2024: Art, Music, & Dancing!

Friday, November 1st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

 

FREE!

 

Everyone is invited to celebrate the first Friday night in November with an all-ages dance party at The Bronx Museum set to the irresistible beats of Uptown Vinyl Supreme!

 

Our galleries will be open late, with the exhibition FUTURA 2000: BREAKING OUT on view for you to enjoy.

 

This event is free and all are welcome! If you plan to attend, please consider letting us know with an optional RSVP.

 

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Nature Puppet Show

Sunday, November 3rd from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

 

Location: Crotona Nature Center

 

The Urban Park Rangers welcome you for some nature themed puppet shows! Learn more about animals that can be found in our local parks.

 

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Nature's Workshop: Autumn Landscape Watercolor Painting

Sunday, November 23rd from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

 

Location: Crotona Nature Center

 

Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature’s Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity. Get inspired by the changing seasons and let the colors of fall flow in your artwork. The Urban Park Rangers will provide the supplies, all you need to bring is your creativity.

 

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One Book One Bronx Killing the Black Body by Dorothy E. Roberts

Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, & 30
• BronxArtSpace, 700 Manida St (entrance on Spofford Ave.)

 

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, Oct 29, Nov 5, 13, & 20

 

This is a no-holds-barred response to the liberal and conservative retreat from an assertive, activist, and socially transformative civil rights agenda of recent years – using a Black feminist lens and the issue of the impact of recent legislation, social policy, and welfare “reform” on Black women’s – especially poor Black women’s – control over their bodies’ autonomy.

 

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TASTE OF MOTT HAVEN

Mae Mae Cafe featured as part of “Cycle 2”

 

Wednesday, November 20th at 5:00pm 

 

Oyate Group, Mott Haven Rising, Hoodspitality, Canon Strategy Group and our additional partners collaborate to present Taste of Mott Haven. Mott Haven Rising focuses on neighborhood services, marketing, and emergency funding for South Bronx small businesses. These events will showcase the community’s diverse food scene. Together, they aim to revitalize the area and celebrate its unique culture.

 

Register and receive 1 free cocktail & 1 free appetizer.

 

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Fall Forest Weekends

November 2, 3, 9, & 10 from 11:00am to 4:00pm

 

Your Local Leafer HQ


The Thain Family Forest—New York City’s largest remaining tract of old-growth woodland—is your fall foliage headquarters! Leaf locally and explore the Forest’s 50 acres full of vibrant fall color–a front row seat to the best views of the season right at home.

 

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Kiku

November 2nd through 17th from 10:00am to 4:00pm

 

Location: Nolen Greenhouses

 

Seasonal wonders, just around the corner

 

Don’t miss a spotlight on kiku displays in the Nolen Greenhouses, featuring Japanese chrysanthemums that have been expertly trained over the past 11 months into modern and ancient styles, offering color up close with these fall-favorite blooms. Seasonal chrysanthemums in warm, rich hues complement this must-see spectacle.

 

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NYRR Open Run

every Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm

 

Location: Entrance – Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue

 

NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.

 

Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” 205-acre Soundview Park is located where the Bronx River opens into the East River. This urban green space is filled with grassy baseball and soccer fields, a cricket pitch, basketball courts, a running track, walking/biking paths, picnic fields, and more! With its extensive views of the water, Soundview Park celebrates the beauty of both the Bronx and East Rivers. The back part of our Open Run course has beautiful views of the Bronx River waterfront for participants to enjoy!

 

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Compost Sifter Building Workshop

Monday, November 11th from 11:00am to 2:00pm

 

Location: VCPA Garden & Compost Site in Van Cortlandt Park

 

Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Green-Up to learn how to build your own compost sifter and use finished compost in your garden!

 

Participants can build sifters to take home, or to donate to a local community garden. Gardeners of all levels are welcome!

 

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Fall Foliage Hike

Saturday, November 16th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

 

Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center

 

Discover the beauty of Van Cortlandt Park on a colorful autumn hike with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in the scenic views of the season while learning the scientific processes of fall foliage. Maples, oaks and hickory are some of the most colorful species we will see.

 

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Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos

Saturday, November 2nd, All Day

 

Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds

 

Location: Wave Hill House / Casa Wave Hill

 

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a day of family-friendly activities that include artmaking, storytelling and more. Learn traditional Mexican folk-art techniques and customs as we honor loved ones by making nicho boxes to share on our community ofrenda and papel picado, or punched paper, to design your own colorful banners to bring the celebration home with you.   

 

Celebre el Día de los Muertos con un día de actividades para toda la familia que incluyen creación de arte, narración de cuentos y mucho más. Aprende técnicas y costumbres tradicionales del arte popular mexicano mientras honramos a nuestros seres queridos haciendo cajas de nicho para compartir en nuestra ofrenda comunitaria y papel picado para diseñar tus propias pancartas de colores y llevar la celebración a casa.

 

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credit: Joshua Bright

Kids on the Move! Foliage Frolic

Sunday, November 10th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

 

Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds

 

Location: Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

 

Don’t leaf yourself out of this amazing class! Explore the Wave Hill grounds with museum educator Corinne Flax, finding leaves of all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn about the complex process of photosynthesis and how trees use, and lose, their leaves in the fall. After the walk, spread your leaves and grow in a leaf inspired family yoga class. Recommended for ages four to eight. Fall Foliage Fest event.

 

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Family Art Night Event

Thursday, November 14th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

 

Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center

 

Families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center for a family art night event. Create some special moments and join us for anevening of music, painting, drawing, and more! This event is free and open to the public!

 

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Did you know that Great Performances is headquartered in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx? We love being a part of the Bronx community, supporting other Bronx-based companies, and giving back to our community.

 

Read more about it here.