Dufour Gourmet
People’s Kitchen partners with Dufour Gourmet to bring our guests traditional French meats by Chef Aurélien Dufour.
Felipe Donnelly is the Executive Chef and owner of James Beard nominated Colonia Verde in Fort Greene, Cosmico Wine Bar, Disco Tacos & Compartí Catering.
The Colombian chef was born in Madrid and spent his childhood living in Bogota, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City – an experience deeply imbued in his culinary style. Having lived across many Latin American countries, the act of experiencing and sharing food was the first step in calling a new place home. By producing bold, homegrown Latin flavors in all his endeavors, Donnelly is able to explore his culinary creativity through the lens of the heart of the Latin kitchen. With inimitable hospitality, dining at one of Donnelly’s restaurants is where a new restaurant quickly becomes home and new friends become family.
Colonia Verde opened its doors in 2014 and has since become a neighborhood staple frequented by visitors from across the globe. Colonia Verde is inspired by the hearth of Latin American fincas, built on the principle that food tastes better when shared, and for the vibrant community of Fort Greene.
Photos courtesy of Colonia Verde
People’s Kitchen partners with Dufour Gourmet to bring our guests traditional French meats by Chef Aurélien Dufour.
People’s Kitchen partners with BLACKBARN to bring our guests artisanal American food by chefs John Doherty and Brian Fowler.
People’s Kitchen partners with chef Charlie Palmer to bring our guests bold modern American fares.
People’s Kitchen partners with Tacos Güey to bring our guests modern Mexican dishes by Chef Henry Zamora.
People’s Kitchen partners with Café Habana to bring our guests Cuban-Mexican classics by Chef Luke Thomas.
People’s Kitchen partners with Toloache to bring our guests acclaimed Mexican dishes by Chef Julian Medina.
Each month, our Great Performances menus feature seasonal ingredients. It’s our way of celebrating the earth and bringing our special touch to every menu.
Ratatouille is a vegetable dish originating in Provence, France. Recipes vary but common ingredients include eggplant, tomato, zucchini, garlic, onion, red bell pepper and herbs. Ratatouille is an eye-catching dish because of the ingredients’ bright colors; a sign of many disease-fighting phytochemicals.
Serve a variety of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals on one plate with ratatouille. Ratatouille contains several non-starchy vegetables. Pair with French bread or rice and baked cod for a balanced meal.
Our Culinary Ambassador, Georgette Farkas, had shared her very own Ratatouille recipe.
Ratatouille has always been my family’s summer staple. It’s one of those dishes that is even better the second day. The dish is a must if you happen to grow zucchini and tomatoes. Savor it as is as a vegetarian lunch dish along with a mesclun salad and a baguette. Or serve it as a side dish to accompany roast chicken, lamb or fish. It can even be used to fill an omelet or toss with pasta and top with goat cheese or parmesan. This version is prepared with the vegetables thinly sliced and then layered. But it’s just as delicious with everything roughly cubed and then baked together in a good heavy bottomed pot, once you’ve first sautéed the onions and garlic on the stove top. Baking time will vary depending upon the pot you use. But the dish is very forgiving. The vegetables should hold their shape, but melt in your mouth tender.
Serves 4-6
NOTE: Ideally, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes should be of similar diameter
Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY is dear to our hearts, not only because that is our local, organic farm; but because it allows us to educate children on food and where it comes from via the Sylvia Center. Katchkie Farm has recently become one of our wedding venues.
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
Every Wednesday at 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Known as one of New York’s most popular live entertainment experiences, Amateur Night at the Apollo attracts performers and audiences from around the world in a classic talent competition that has launched the careers of countless legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, H.E.R, and Jazmine Sullivan.
Join in on the fun with the weekly classic competition that sheds light on the careers of a whole new roster of stars. Be a part of the notoriously “tough” audience in an interactive evening unlike any other and lend your voice to decide who will “Be Good or Be Gone” to win the triumphant grand prize.
Amateur Night at the Apollo is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess. And keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage.
Thursday, July 21st from 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
Ticket Information: $35 and include after-hours admission to Monet to Morisot, your own Brooklyn Museum tote, and a complimentary drink. Member tickets are $25.
Sip and sketch in our backyard Sculpture Garden this summer with a monthly series of life drawing classes. Drink and Draw is open to all levels and accompanied by a refreshing beverage and musical vibes by local DJs. In July, celebrate works from our European art collection featured in Monet to Morisot: The Real and Imagined in European Art. Sketch from live models and experiment with materials in a casual class led by teaching artist Mellasenah Nicole Edwards. Plus, enjoy tunes by Amber Valentine.
Sunday, July 24th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
Ticket Information: This program is free and open to the public.
Swing by the Museum’s backyard Sculpture Garden for performances by some of the city’s best musicians, and enjoy a range of creative styles incorporating blues, jazz, and international sounds. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America.
In July, multi-instrumentalist Abdou Mboup incorporates jazz ensemble music by his group, Waakaw, into the griot tradition of his native Senegal.
Sunday, July 10th at 4:00pm
Ticket Information: Starting at $40
This innovative work of concert theater honors the life of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges — a prolific 18th-century composer, virtuoso violinist, the finest fencer in Europe, general of Europe’s first Black regiment, and a crusader for equality. The story of this extraordinary artist of color, overlooked in history, is bursting to be told!
The Harlem Chamber Players are joined by four actors and violinist Brendon Elliott for this concert theater work exploring Bologne’s music, friendships with Mozart and Marie Antoinette, and his unknown contribution to the abolishment of slavery.
A Woman’s Perspective
Thursday, July 14th at 7:00pm
Ticket Information: Starting at $40
The Grammy-nominated Imani Winds lead the evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing and adventurous programming, striving to push the classical repertory forward into inclusivity. Their Caramoor debut celebrates the diversity of four prominent, yet under-represented, female composers.
Talkback with Helga Davis / Stay for a conversation with Imani Winds immediately following the concert.
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Saturday, July 23rd at 8:00pm
Ticket Information: $65
Lake Street Dive singer-songwriter Rachael Price and composer, singer, and guitarist Vilray turned their shared love for the jazz music of the 1930s and ’40s into a heart-warming collaboration between friends. After meeting at the New England Conservatory of Music, the duo later reunited for a performance that sparked songwriting inspiration. Performing a mixture of original songs and forgotten treasures, Rachael & Vilray welcome you to an evening rich with nostalgia for an era gone by.
Please bring your own seating for this concert, as it takes place on our grassy Friends Field. You can even bring or purchase a picnic dinner!
Tuesday, July 12th and Wednesday, July 13th
Ticket Information: Start at $35
Rising star saxophonist and Essentially Ellington alumna Lakecia Benjamin returns to the Dizzy’s Club stage! Benjamin has developed a reputation for energetic, genre-crossing performances, and she has played with musicians ranging from Jimmy Heath, Joanne Brackeen, Charenee Wade, and Harry Belafonte to Macy Gray, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, and The Roots. For this performance, she will return to a favorite source of material by leading her quartet through repertoire from her new album, which celebrates her major saxophone influence John Coltrane as well as the great multi-instrumentalist Alice Coltrane. Come check out one of the instrument’s freshest new voices perform her own take on this timeless music.
Thursday, July 21st through Sunday, July 24th
Ticket Information: Start at $40
It’s only fitting that Jon Faddis celebrates his birthday every year – July 24 – at Dizzy’s Club, considering the club’s namesake was Jon’s lifelong mentor and friend. And, like his hero, Faddis is an overwhelming presence on the bandstand, as both a player of both prodigious power and finesse and as a gregarious frontman, cracking up both his bandmates and audiences.
Born in 1953, Faddis began playing at age seven, inspired by an appearance by Louis Armstrong on the Ed Sullivan Show. Bill Catalano (an alumnus of the Stan Kenton band) hipped Faddis to the music of Dizzy Gillespie. Meeting Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterey Jazz Festival and then sitting in with him at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco proved to be a pivotal beginning of a unique friendship between Gillespie and Faddis, one that spanned almost three decades.
Two days before his 18th birthday, Faddis joined Lionel Hampton’s band as a featured soloist, moving from Oakland, CA to New York. Shortly after arriving in Manhattan, Faddis was invited to sit in with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard; he rapidly became lead trumpeter for the band, touring the world. He soon formed his own quartet, and began directing orchestras, including the Grammy-winning United Nation Orchestra, the Dizzy Gillespie 70th Birthday Big Band, the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2004-2010), the Carnegie Hall Centennial Big Band, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band (1992-2002), and the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York (2003-present).
A devoted educator, Faddis is a full-time faculty member at the Conservatory of Music, Purchase College-SUNY, where he began in 1999 as Artist-in-Residence, becoming shortly after Professor and Director of Jazz Performance and he holds the first-ever honorary doctorate in Jazz from Manhattan School of Music (which he attended for about a semester when he was 18). Come celebrate the birthday of one of the true disciples of bebop, the one and only Jon Faddis.
Jon Faddis – Leader & Trumpet
David Hazeltine – Piano
Kiyoshi Kitagawa – Bass
Dion Parson – Drums
Peace Poster Workshop: (1:00pm to 2:30pm) Join artist and printmaker Todd Drake for this hands-on workshop centered on the theme of peace. Inspired by the work of designer and artist Peter Paul Piech, participants will learn basic linoleum printmaking techniques while creating their very own peace posters. Tickets: $10
Collaborative Paper Marbling: (4:00pm to 5:30pm) Led by cultural worker and teaching artist Fan Kong, this workshop will introduce beginners to Suminagashi, the oldest paper marbling technique. This meditative practice involves floating colors on the surface of water and delicately transferring them to paper. Each participant will learn to create and experiment with Suminagashi in small groups. Along the way, we will reflect on and challenge traditional thinking processes through creative problem solving and mindfulness. Tickets: $20
Ethel Reed Docent Tour: (5:30pm to 6:30pm) Get an inside look at the exhibition Ethel Reed: I Am My Own Property during this informative docent tour. Learn about this pioneering graphic designer—one of a handful of American women to make a name for herself in the field at the turn of the 19th century—and explore the dark and oftentimes defiant thread that ran just beneath the surface of her otherwise cheerful compositions. FREE!
Fabulous Florals Workshop: (6:00pm to 7:00pm) Just in time for spring, join artist and designer M for an interactive, flower-based design activity. Participants in this hands-on workshop will learn to incorporate floral motifs into their analog designs. Guests will leave with a personal design inspired by the exhibition Ethel Reed: I Am My Own Property. Tickets: $10
Battleship Potemkin Movie Screening: (7:00pm to 8:30pm) Enjoy a screening of the renowned 1925 silent film Battleship Potemkin in the museum’s main gallery. Widely considered to be a technical masterpiece and one of the greatest movies of all time, Battleship Potemkin continues to influence and inspire filmmakers. This unique experience offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy the acclaimed film among the film posters featured in The Utopian Avant-Garde: Soviet Film Posters of the 1920s, on view through August 21. FREE!
Ticket Information: Free!
Creating invigorating connections among people on the inside and out, Emancipated Stories is collaborating with SigSpace to share a visual and experiential activation to create a bridge to people who have been affected by incarceration, who often feel impenetrably separated. Founded by Quiara Alegría Hudes and her cousin Sean Ortiz, designed by Yazmany Arboleda, this lobby installation features letter-writing and pop-up performances produced in collaboration with The Fortune Society. Bear witness to the real, handwritten words and art of those behind bars — and respond.
Wednesday, July 13th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Great Lawn
Ticket Information: $12/adults, $8/students/seniors, $6/children, FREE for members
Feel the beat of the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, an octet made up of some of the most virtuosic musicians in jazz today. Based in New York City, the ensemble is part of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, founded by Grammy-award winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill. Their repertoire honors the pioneers of Latin jazz, like Mario Bauzá and Tito Puente, while keeping a strong foothold in progressing that music by performing contemporary compositions of the genre.
Sunset Wednesdays take place on the Great Lawn. You may bring folding chairs, but blankets are not permitted, and visitors may picnic only in designated picnic areas. The closest to the Great Lawn is adjacent to Glyndor Gallery. The Café and Shop are open until 7PM.
Wednesday, July 20th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Great Lawn
Ticket Information: $12/adults, $8/students/seniors, $6/children, FREE for members
The multi-talented singer, composer and arranger Gina D’Soto is one of the first prominent Cuban musicians to emerge out of the late 90s generation, with a sound best described as the blending of jazz, soul, fusion and Cuban traditions. She is known for her energetic, soulful and powerful vocals, and has shared the stage with such legendary musicians as Arturo O’Farrill, Antonio Sanchez and Anna Tijoux.
Sunset Wednesdays take place on the Great Lawn. You may bring folding chairs, but blankets are not permitted, and visitors may picnic only in designated picnic areas. The closest to the Great Lawn is adjacent to Glyndor Gallery. The Café and Shop are open until 7PM.
Wednesday, July 27th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Great Lawn
Ticket Information: $12/adults, $8/students/seniors, $6/children, FREE for members
The Brass Queens is a Brooklyn-based, 8-piece brass band whose music is deeply inspired by the New Orleans tradition, which influences their genre-spanning sound. Brass Queens features an all-female horn section with the goal of expanding the space for women in a male-dominated industry. Their rousing energy will have you swaying, dancing and toe-tapping!
Sunset Wednesdays take place on the Great Lawn. You may bring folding chairs, but blankets are not permitted, and visitors may picnic only in designated picnic areas. The closest to the Great Lawn is adjacent to Glyndor Gallery. The Café and Shop are open until 7PM.
Extended through October 1st!
Ticket Information: Start at $29, varies based on day and time
The DiscOasis is a timed-entry immersive theatrical experience that unites art, light, music, dance, live performances, roller skating, good times, and good vibes within the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park. At The DiscOasis you will find yourself dancing and skating your way through a glittering sonic fantasia for the soul with a soundscape curated by our Groovemaster, disco and funk legend Nile Rodgers. Whenever you visit, you will be immersed in the groovy paradise that is The DiscOasis. The environmental design features art installations, photo ops, and soundscapes curated by Groovemaster Nile Rodgers.
The DiscOasis is rolling through New York for a limited engagement starting June 16. The experience will be open Wednesday-Sunday, with daytime skate sessions from 10:00am-4:30pm, and the nighttime experience from 5:30-10:00pm.
Tuesday, July 5th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ticket Information: $25 – general admission to the performances.
Live performances are back at Wollman Rink during roller skating season! At Broadway Sings® that Funky Music, join the live, brass-packed Broadway Sings band and six insanely talented Broadway stars as we jam to popular songs from the past 50 years. Throughout the night, you’ll hear new arrangements of the hits from the 1970s to 2022, each given a funky-fresh twist and featuring artists such as Stevie Wonder, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars and Ariana Grande. Grab a cocktail and some food and come party with Broadway Sings in Central Park — this band kicks BRASS!
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By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx during July of 2022.
Friday, July 22nd from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Location: Shoelace Park (exact location TBD)
Grab a blanket and join us for a FREE screening of Marvel’s Spiderman: No Way Home at 8:30pm at Shoelace Park! No registration required!
Saturday, July 16th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452
A market experience for ‘big’ business owners sharing their delicious vegan food, pastries and natural juices to the community. Experience over 20 vegan food vendors, awesome humans to network with, and more.
The Bronx Vegan Bazaar is the first vegan food experience for and by the Bronx. This monthly event highlights emerging Bronx food vendors, and hosts established ones, who want to share their expression of living a vegan lifestyle to improve the health of Bronx residents.
Organized by a group of Bronxites, BVB understands the needs of the community and is committed to changing the health and commerce landscape of the borough.
Saturday, July 9th at 2:00pm
Hear from Dariella Rodriguez of the Bronx River Alliance how the Bronx River has offered respite for residents of the South Bronx while aiding in the economic industrialization and exploitation of its waterfront.
Saturday, June 4th through Sunday, September 11th, 10:00am to 6:00pm
A Celebration of the Art and Science of Edible Plants
Food is at the center of many of life’s most important events. When we gather together for a meal, the dishes we share often tell a story—and we share a bit of ourselves. Explore the rich cultural history of what we eat throughout this multifaceted, engaging exhibition that examines the art and science of foodways and food traditions, many dating back thousands of years.
From global dietary staples such as rice, beans, squash, and corn to the regional spice and flavor provided by peppers, greens, and tomatoes, plants are at the base of all culinary customs. Discover the diversity and beauty of plants that are grown for cuisine around the world. Across NYBG’s 250-acre landscape, uncover the botanical origins of the foods you think you know; gain a deeper understanding of the environmental and social impacts of food choices throughout history; and gather at artist-designed tables that explore the significance of the featured plants, bringing to life inspiring stories of community and survival.
Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through September 11th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: the African American Garden
Join us at the African American Garden to sample a healthy hibiscus drink, known by many names throughout different countries: Bissap in West Africa, flor de Jamaica in Central America, and sorrel throughout the Caribbean. The version served is called sorrel or “red drink” in African American tradition; a recipe from Dr. Jessica B. Harris that is made from dried hibiscus, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
Tennis: Free beginner tennis instruction for children ages 6 – 17 on a first come, first serve basis. Our instructors use fun exercises and drills to help teach kids the basics of tennis and discover a sport for life.
Track and Field: The CityParks Track & Field program provides an introduction to the simple and beautiful sport of track and field and gives New York City kids the chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races to long jump, shot put, and javelin throw, while encouraging general fitness and healthy behaviors. A novice track meet for all participants is held at Icahn Stadium at the end of the summer.
Canoeing: Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday July 20.
Saturday, July 16th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join NYC Parks for a Silent Disco event at St. Mary’s Park! Come out and boogie on the dance floor while you listen to your favorite music using headphones. This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Thursday, July 14th from 9:00pm to 10:30pm
Location: Running Track in Van Cortlandt Park
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
Wednesdays from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
from July 6th to October 26
Location: Train Park Garden (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue)
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Cash and Credit/Debit.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
Tennis: Free beginner tennis instruction for children ages 6 – 17 on a first come, first serve basis. Our instructors use fun exercises and drills to help teach kids the basics of tennis and discover a sport for life. Beginner tennis classes are usually divided into three 1-hour sessions at each park, depending on number of participants and available courts. Children ages 8-10 years old are typically the first hour, followed by ages 11-13 and then 14-17. When registering please select the time slot that corresponds to your child’s age. Instruction for intermediate-level players is also available at select sites. Once the program begins, the site director will provide more specific schedule information for that park.
Golf: Our summer beginner program transforms local neighborhood ball fields into driving ranges and practice greens to introduce the basic skills of the game. The final class is held at a nearby golf course. After completing the 6-week program, students are invited to continue to learn and play at our CityParks Junior Golf Center in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn or at Golf Center Annex in Flushing, Queens.
Baz Bagel and Restaurant is a neighborhood bagel shop and lunch counter located on historic Grand Street in New York by Bari Musacchio. Bari worked as GM of Rubirosa Ristorante for over 13 years before deciding to launch her own venture with her girlfriend, Saralyn Feinberg. Baz was inspired by their 1/2 Jewish and 1/2 Italian family rooted in the the traditionally Jewish neighborhoods of LES and Italian Little Italy. Their bagels are hand-rolled, kettle boiled and baked in house using the traditional NYC method. In addition to their popular bagels, Baz offers a wide array of smoked fish, spreads and Jewish-ish diner fare like latkes, matzoh ball soup, blintzes and more.
Photos courtesy of Baz Bagel
People’s Kitchen partners with KJUN to bring our guests innovative Korean-Cajun dishes by Chef Jae Jung.
People’s Kitchen partners with Tres Leches Café to bring our guests classic Latin desserts by Chef Ronaldo Felipe.
People’s Kitchen partners with New Cameron Bakery to bring our guests innovative Chinese items from this long-standing Chinatown bakery.
People’s Kitchen partners with Billy’s Bakery to bring our guests authentic, locally made cupcakes.
People’s Kitchen partners with Chef Fany Gerson to bring our guests unique artisanal Mexican treats.
People’s Kitchen partners with Tris Pies to bring our guests pies baked by Tristan Trowers right in the Bronx!
For the past decade, Rosemary’s has been a neighborhood staple in the West Village, serving seasonal Italian cuisine. With an emphasis on sustainability and local sourcing, Rosemary’s boasts a rooftop garden which provides fresh herbs and produce throughout the year. Executive Chef Michael Han leads culinary operations and brings expertise in Italian cooking having honed his skills under chefs such as Missy Robbins and Jose Garces.
Based in Brooklyn, Michael completed his culinary training at Johnson & Wales University. He has worked as Executive Chef at New York restaurants including Extra Place & Heidi, A Voce Columbus, and Ortzi Restaurant.
People’s Kitchen partners with DiSO’S to bring our guests traditional Italian American subs by Chef Adam DiSilvestro.
People’s Kitchen partners with Dufour Gourmet to bring our guests traditional French meats by Chef Aurélien Dufour.
People’s Kitchen partners with Rosemary’s to bring our guests fresh, sustainable Italian dishes by Chef Michael Han.
People’s Kitchen partners with chef Charlie Palmer to bring our guests bold modern American fares.
People’s Kitchen partners with All’Antico Vinaio to bring our guests famous Italian sandwiches by Tommaso Mazzanti
People’s Kitchen partners with Butter to bring our guests upscale American dishes by Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.
Each month, our Great Performances menus feature seasonal ingredients. It’s our way of celebrating the earth and bringing our special touch to every menu.
Beets are rich in phytochemicals. Phytochemicals, biologically active compounds in plant foods, give plants their colors and flavors. Betanin is the phytochemical in red beets that gives them their bright red color. Betanin, like other phytochemicals, may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Try new beet varieties. Red beets are the most common variety found in stores, but these root vegetables come in a range of colors including purple, pink, golden, white and striped. The different colors of beets indicate an array of phytochemicals.
Our Culinary Team has shared one of our signature Beet recipes for you to make at home this season!
Serves 2-3
Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY is dear to our hearts, not only because that is our local, organic farm; but because it allows us to educate children on food and where it comes from via the Sylvia Center. Katchkie Farm has recently become one of our wedding venues.
The daughter of esteemed cookbook editor Maria Guarnaschelli, as a child Guarnaschelli received a global education in food as she was raised on the cuisine of whatever book her mother happened to be working on at the time.
In 2003, Guarnaschelli became the executive chef at Butter Restaurant in New York City, which provided the opportunity for her to develop a menu based on her own choices and point of view. Guarnaschelli created an American menu spotlighting local ingredients in dishes that allowed their flavors to shine. Butter Restaurant has maintained an exclusive niche restaurant scene for stylish Manhattanites since its initial inception on Lafayette Street in 2002. The American restaurant is helmed by Food Network star and Executive Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, who uses greenmarket offerings to create a seasonal menu. The dining room at Butter offers a unique atmosphere and decor. Between high arching ceilings – caped with a large format nature scape, cozy booths – perfect for a romantic night out, and an inviting bar, Butter caters to any guest, whether they are seeking either a formal dining experience or one that is more casual.
Today Guarnaschelli is recognized as one of America’s most accomplished top chefs, acclaimed for her work in the kitchen, as an author, and as a popular television personality.
People’s Kitchen partners with Butter to bring our guests upscale American dishes by Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.
People’s Kitchen partners with Blondery to bring our guests distinctive handmade blondies by Chef Auzerais Bellamy.
People’s Kitchen partners with Tanoreen to bring our guests unique Palestinian dishes by mother-daughter duo Rawia & Jumana Bishara.
People’s Kitchen partners with BLACKBARN to bring our guests artisanal American food by chefs John Doherty and Brian Fowler.
People’s Kitchen partners with Fuku to bring our guests signature sandwiches by Chef David Chang.
People’s Kitchen partners with Thaimee Love to bring our guests home-style Northern Thai dishes by Chef Hong Thaimee.
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx during June of 2022.
Saturday, June 4th and Saturday, June 25th at 1:00pm
Location: Mill Pond Park (Exterior St between E 150th & E 153rd St., Bronx, NY 10451)
Admission: FREE!
An exciting music and dance ensemble show-casing folkloric and contemporary dances with rhythms from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, Brazil, Mexico and Africa. Performances in English and Spanish.
Saturday, June 4th from 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park (1370 Westchester Ave, Bronx NY)
Join us for this special culminating event a part of Flutter By, a series on supporting pollinators. Come out to support the release of butterflies and stay to celebrate community, friends and family with music, activities, and more!
Friday, June 10th from 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: 1490 Sheridan Blvd., Bronx, NY 10459, USA
Friday, June 17th from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park, 1357 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10459
This is a great activity for beginners and families to join. Waves of paddlers will spend about 30-45min on the river, in order to maximize the number of community members able to participate in this event. Canoes will be available for partners and families, and kayaks will be available for solo paddlers.
Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th from 10:00am-4:00pm
Tickets: included with Admission Ticket to the Zoo
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bronx Zoo World of Birds.
Friday, June 17th from 6:00pm-11:00pm
Tickets: Start at $39.99
Kick off the summer at the Bronx Zoo! Brew at the Zoo, your favorite after-hours party for adults ages 21+, is back on Friday, June 17.
You’ll get up-close with 52 life-sized dinosaurs and pterosaurs on our BRONX ZOO DINOSAUR SAFARI walking trail! Get “lit” in our new ILLUMINATED PLAYGROUND, with lighted swings, seesaws, and more. Play NEW GAMES including 60 second challenges at the Tournament Zone, EXPANDED TRIVIA, and Name That Tune, and take photos with illuminated characters!
Plus, enjoy MORE VIP EXCLUSIVES than ever before, including exclusive beer and wine sampling areas, new locations and photo ops throughout the park, and exclusive VIP swag.
And of course, your favorite Brew at the Zoo classics return, with sample bites from food trucks and zoo cafes, and tastings of more than 100 varieties of beer, wine and cider.
Wednesday, June 29th from 4:00-6:00pm
Come share your art with folks from the Mott Haven community! We’ll be serving up $6 cocktails and $6 tacos for the event.
Please RSVP by messaging @MaeMaePlantCafe on Instagram or buy emailing maemaecafe@greatperformances.com.
Saturday, June 4th through Sunday, September 11th from 10:00am-6:00pm
A Celebration of the Art and Science of Edible Plants
Food is at the center of many of life’s most important events. When we gather together for a meal, the dishes we share often tell a story—and we share a bit of ourselves. Explore the rich cultural history of what we eat throughout this multifaceted, engaging exhibition that examines the art and science of foodways and food traditions, many dating back thousands of years. From global dietary staples such as rice, beans, squash, and corn to the regional spice and flavor provided by peppers, greens, and tomatoes, plants are at the base of all culinary customs. Discover the diversity and beauty of plants that are grown for cuisine around the world. Across NYBG’s 250-acre landscape, uncover the botanical origins of the foods you think you know; gain a deeper understanding of the environmental and social impacts of food choices throughout history; and gather at artist-designed tables that explore the significance of the featured plants, bringing to life inspiring stories of community and survival.
Every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Get hands-on with healthy cooking using new recipes featuring plants grown in the Edible Academy. NYBG staff create these family-friendly recipes using seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and kids and adults alike can learn how garden-to-table cooking is not only nutritious, but fun, too. While you’re exploring the Edible Academy, get hands-on with the crops in the vegetable garden during Dig! Plant! Grow! each month.
Friday, June 10th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Meet at the north side of Orchard Beach Parking Lot
Free to Join
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Pelham Bay Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health.
Saturday, June 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Meet at the north side of Orchard Beach Parking Lot
Free to Join
NYC Parks needs your help to defend Pelham Bay Park against the mile-a-minute vine! The annual Persicaria perfoliata vine is capable of growing up to six inches a day, often destroying young trees in the process.
Tuesday, June 14th from 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Enter the park from Broadway, near West 251st Street. The concert site is north of the baseball fields.
Free to Join
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear classical music under the stars. This beloved series returns in June 2022 after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday, June 18th from 11:0am-2:00pm
Location: Southwest Playground
This service will offer a variety of techniques geared towards developing the participants knowledge in learning how to ride a bike.
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Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
Thursday, June 9th at 8:30am
Location: Soundstage at the Apollo
Spend Chancellor’s Day with Apollo Education for a full-day workshop with Apollo New Works artists, Black Gotham Experience and Soul Science Lab. This workshop created for educators of grades K through 12, will expand your perception of the Harlem Renaissance with a modern 21st century lens, refreshing how the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance is taught.
We will start the day with a keynote from Black Gotham Experience’s Founder and Lead Creative Kamau Ware. Study Black Gotham Experience’s perspectives about the study of community history and participate in a walking tour through the Apollo’s Harlem neighborhood. This interactive tour will explore the ways that Harlem is a center of expression, inventiveness, and activism for thinkers and artists from across the African Diaspora.
In the afternoon, Soul Science Lab will share excerpts from their new show The Renaissance Mixtape that highlight the importance of history and actively imagine what healthy and joyful Black futures can look and feel like. Alongside this innovative team of artists and educators, you will explore new ways to introduce students to study the past, examine the present, and consider their role in the future of their community. This workshop includes a songwriting workshop based on the core concepts of The Renaissance Mixtape. Ending the day, we will share our creations with each other, reveling in the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance.
All educators are welcome! The full day program is appropriate for all K-12 educators who teach the Harlem Renaissance.
Please dress comfortably, walking tours of Harlem will be included.
Six hours of New York State CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) credit will be available for attendance.
Friday, June 13th at 7:00pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
The Spring Benefit, the Apollo’s signature fundraiser, is a spectacular celebration of the Theater’s rich legacy and its commitment to its future as a mission-led arts and cultural organization, a community anchor and an economic driver for Harlem and New York City. Known as one of the hottest events of the year, the Benefit brings together New York City’s elite business, entertainment and philanthropic communities in support of the Apollo.
Proceeds from the Spring Benefit support the Apollo’s important performing arts, education and community initiatives. The Apollo Theater is a not-for-profit organization.
Thursday, June 2nd at 7:30pm
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Ticket Information: Start at $39
Imagine a comedy show, play, concert, podcast, and film—all wrapped into one night. That’s Pop-Up Magazine, the acclaimed live magazine show. In this unforgettable live multimedia experience, renowned and emerging storytellers and journalists share original and unforgettable true stories accompanied by illustration, animation, film, photography, and an original live score by our musical collaborators, Magik*Magik Orchestra.
Contributors to Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring 2022 Issue include:
• Podcast host Tracy Clayton (Another Round, Netflix’s Strong Black Legends)
• Author and illustrator Kristen Radtke (The Verge; Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness, and Imagine Wanting Only This)
• 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist Chloé Cooper Jones (author of Easy Beauty)
• Writer Brooke Jarvis (The New York Times Magazine, Wired, The New Yorker)
• Author Elena Passarello (Let Me Clear My Throat and Animals Strike Curious Poses)
• Photographer Oscar Castillo (Magnum Foundation grantee)
• Filmmaker Adrian L. Burrell (The Game God(S))
Wednesday, June 8th through Sunday, June 11th
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Ticket Information: Start at $35
THE ICONIC BALLET, REIMAGINED.
One of today’s most celebrated dance artists, Akram Khan, brings breathtaking vision to the greatest Romantic ballet and its story of love, betrayal, and redemption. Featuring a cast of almost 50 dancers, this acclaimed production by English National Ballet comes to BAM for its New York premiere.
As the curtain rises, shadowy figures struggle against a forbidding wall. From that moment on, Akram Khan’s Giselle stuns with powerful images and mesmerizing choreography. With a new score by Vincenzo Lamagna adapted from Adolphe Adam’s original composition, the production features spectacular sets and costumes by Academy Award-winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and atmospheric lighting design by Mark Henderson. Enter the rich world of Khan’s timely reimagining: a condemned factory haunted by vengeful ghosts and collective female rage.
Wednesday, June 15th through Saturday, June 18th at 7:30pm
Location: Brooklyn
Ticket Information: Start at $35
Teenagers run the show in this social-specific performance, conceived by internationally recognized theater company Mammalian Diving Reflex. Local youth design, plan, and lead an exploration of Brooklyn at night, welcoming audiences into their lives and neighborhood. Over the course of one rambunctious evening, a community forms through the power of walking together. With a mix of stories, games, performances, and conversation, Nightwalks with Teenagers invites teens and adults to share a unique social experience where everyone can let loose, and silences lead to moments of revelation.
Thursday, June 9th from 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
Ticket Information: $35 and include after-hours admission to Andy Warhol: Revelation, your own Brooklyn Museum tote, and a complimentary drink. Member tickets are $25.
Sip and sketch in our backyard Sculpture Garden this summer with a monthly series of life drawing classes. Drink and Draw—this month, Drag and Draw—is open to all levels and accompanied by a refreshing beverage and musical vibes by local DJs. Celebrating the arts of drawing and drag in honor of Brooklyn Pride, the June installment features live models from Yas Mama, Brooklyn’s favorite night of Latinx drag starring local talent. Experiment with watercolor and crayon in this casual class led by teaching artist Mellasenah Nicole Edwards. While you draw, enjoy music and performances by some of NYC’s best drag queens, hosted by Horrorchata, mother of the House of Bushwig.
Friday, June 10th from 5:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Ticket Information: This program is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. Open to all youth ages 14–22. All participants must abide by our community agreements.
Brought to you by BkM Teens, LGBTQ+ Teen Nights are free inclusive events planned by and for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. Join us for our ninth annual LGBTQ+ Teen Night, featuring a range of art-making, performances, and other activities inspired by current exhibits.
(Dis)Respectfully Us is organized by InterseXtions, our paid LGBTQ+ teen internship in queer art history and community programming.
Sunday, June 19th from 12:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Throughout the Museum
Ticket Information: This program is free, but registration is required.
Honor Juneteenth—the annual holiday commemorating the end of legal slavery in the United States—with a full day of activities celebrating self-expression, community, and Black liberation and creativity. Taking place on Father’s Day, this year’s event will feature activities for the whole family.
Saturday, June 18th at 5:30pm
Ticket Information: Starting at $750
Usher in Caramoor’s 2022 Summer Season with The Knights and Yo-Yo Ma! Join us to kick off our 77th season with our annual Opening Night Gala and celebrate the transformative philanthropy of Leslie Williams and Jim Attwood. As Caramoor’s current Chairman, Jim has served on our Board of Trustees for over 15 years, and through his leadership, Caramoor’s historic Inspire campaign was a tremendous success.
Benefit tickets, which include cocktails, concert, and gala dinner, start at $750. Individual and table options are available. A portion of each ticket is tax deductible.
Presented in collaboration with the Town of Bedford
Sunday, June 19th at 4:00pm
Ticket Information: FREE!
A Day to Energize and Recognize!
Join Caramoor as we celebrate African American freedom and achievement! Known as our country’s second Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and honors their families, heritage, and resilience. Millions celebrate this nationally and globally significant American holiday. Jeremiah Abiah — international acclaimed recording artist, vocal coach, and songwriter — performs a soulful set. Family-friendly activities complete this annual June jubilee steeped in tradition and joy. All are welcome!
3:00pm / Activities begin.
4:00pm / The performance begins.
Presented in collaboration with City Winery
Saturday, June 25th at 1:00pm
Daytime & Evening Headliner in Venetian Theater
Adult: Starting at $50 / Child: Starting at $25
Daytime Only / General Admission / Does Not Include Evening Headliner
Adult: $45 / Child: $20
The annual American Roots Music Festival is back with a day overflowing with Americana, blues, folk, and bluegrass! Molly Tuttle, a multi-award-winning guitarist/banjoist with a bluegrass vibe and gift for insightful songwriting, closes out the evening with her band, Golden Highway, in a barn-burning set.
Grounds open at 12:00pm, music starts at 1:00pm, headliner starts at 7:30pm. A detailed schedule of the day to come. We suggest bringing your own seating for the daytime performances.
JAMES BRANDON LEWIS WITH LUTOSŁAWSKI QUARTET AND KAMIL PIOTROWICZ SEXTET
Tuesday, June 21st through Wednesday, June 22nd
Ticket Information: Start at $35
6/21
6/22
James Brandon Lewis – saxophone
Lutosławski Quartet:
Szymon Krzeszowiec – 1st violin
Marcin Markowicz – 2nd violin
Artur Rozmysłowicz – viola
Maciej Młodawski – cello
Kamil Piotrowicz Sextet:
Kamil Piotrowicz- piano
Krzysztof Szmańda – drums, vibraphone
Tomasz Dąbrowski – trumpet
Andrzej Święs – double bass
Kuba Więcek – alto saxophone
Piotr Chęcki – tenor and baritone saxophone
JAZZ AT PRIDE ORCHESTRA FEATURING ELLA BRIC, RICHARD CORTEZ, NATHAN FARRELL, J HOARD, VUYO SOTASHE, CHARLES TURNER, AND CHARENEE WADE
Monday, June 27th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm
Ticket Information: $40
Bryan Carter presented the inaugural Jazz at Pride event in 2019 featuring guest vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers and comedians in front of a 23-piece jazz orchestra. The concert event makes a triumphant return, this time at Dizzy’s Club, after a brief hiatus due to COVID and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community within the jazz community.
Jazz at Pride Orchestra, featuring:
Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm
Location: The Appel Room
Ticket Information: Start at $45
An evening of beloved Burt Bacharach songs performed by multi-talented rising star Camille Thurman.
Reimagined versions of “The Look of Love,” “Going Out of My Head,” “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” and many more genre-spanning Bacharach hits.
The sky’s the limit for the dynamic Camille Thurman. An award-winning composer and arranger, formidable saxophonist, jaw-dropping vocalist, and trusted bandleader, Thurman would still be making the “rising star” lists even if she focused on just one of her musical gifts. Thankfully, she’s instead rapidly developing every aspect of her artistry. For the past several years, Thurman has been a popular headliner at Dizzy’s Club and a regular presence with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and this performance will be her anticipated debut as an Appel Room headliner.
For the occasion, Thurman has developed a new program of reimagined Burt Bacharach hits. A genre-spanning artist himself, Bacharach was influenced at a young age by jazz icons Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie before becoming one of the most successful songwriters of all time. Over the course of his 60-plus year career, Bacharach has released nine number one hit songs and nearly 50 top ten hits, blending jazz, bossa nova, soul, and pop styles into a distinctive and enduring new sound.
With hundreds of songs to choose from, Thurman has teased just a few of the classics that she’ll reimagine with the help of her regular band the Darrell Green Trio, including “The Look of Love,” “Going Out of My Head,” and “(They Long to Be) Close to You.” Instantly catchy and yet subtly complex, Bacharach’s music is famously adaptable and popular among jazz musicians, and we can’t wait to see Thurman’s new interpretation in this special showcase.
WITH THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
PRESENTED AS PART OF THE ERTEGUN JAZZ CONCERT SERIES
Friday, June 10th and Saturday, June 11th at 8:00pm
Location: Rose Theater
Ticket Information: Start at $60, Virtual Tickets $25
A sampling of Duke Ellington’s extensive songbook
Music that uplifts, enlightens, and rewards everyone from first-time listeners to lifelong fans
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis closes the 2021-22 concert season with an audience favorite: an all-Ellington evening of musical masterpieces.
The possibilities are endless in an Ellington extravaganza like this. Over the course of six decades, Duke Ellington wrote well over 1,000 compositions, some of the richest and most enduring music of the past century. From his early days at the Cotton Club when Duke first took the world by storm with hits like “Creole Love Call” and “Black and Tan Fantasy” to his next wave of classics like “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Mood Indigo,” “Sophisticated Lady,” and “In a Sentimental Mood,” Duke set the standard for concise songs in which every moment makes an impact.
Duke’s conceptual works—including his “Sacred Concerts” series and extended suites like Black, Brown & Beige, The Far East Suite, New Orleans Suite, and Latin American Suite—go even deeper. The music provides the ultimate canvas for a big band—and nobody plays it quite like the JLCO.
Ticket Information: FREE!
Genius on Display continues at Poster House, featuring Johanna Toruño of The Unapologetic Street Series. Genius on Display is a platform for spotlighting the expertise of racialized artists and designers within the context of Poster House’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Join us as Johana shares their beautiful and impactful posters and compares their use of floral imagery to that of Ethel Reed: I am My Own Property.
Johanna Toruno is a Salvadoran-born migrant artist and creator of The Unapologetic Street Series focusing on the importance of storytelling through accessible art in a public spaces and the importance of queer folks in the arts.
This program series is presented by CMYK Council, Poster House’s working advisory board of BIPOC creatives, designers, educators, and museum staff.
Sunday, June 19th from 10:00am-6:00pm
In celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, Poster House is pleased to offer free admission to the museum on Sunday, June 19 (discount applied at check-out).
Sunday, June 19th, all day
Location: see below
Ticket Information: This is a premium-admission weekend, with a $2 surcharge per visitor
Father’s Day comes just as summer is filling our hearts. We invite you to plan for a day in the gardens. Find links below for more about a special Family Art Project, a morning session of yoga we hope will draw some of the dads we know enjoy Wave Hill, and a guided walk in the gardens in the afternoon.
Enjoy the very rare opportunity to picnic on the Wave Hill House Lawn, or, if you purchase a picnic from Great Performances, in Armor Hall. (Limited space is available in Armor Hall, on a first-come, first-served basis.) Bring your own feast or purchase a delicious picnic curated by our exclusive partner Great Performances, featuring cedar plank salmon, fresh spring salads and delectable desserts. There’s also a special meal for your junior gardeners (ages seven and under) available! Reservations are required by end-of-day Tuesday, June 14.
If you would like to picnic on the Wave Hill House Lawn, you may bring your own blanket and outdoor folding chairs. Enjoy this special day!
Tuesday, June 21st at 5:00pm and 7:30pm
Location: Great Lawn
Ticket Information: $40. Wave Hill Members save 10%.
Ailey II, the second company of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, presents its program, Freedom Series, outdoors on Wave Hill’s Great Lawn on the first day of summer. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.
Choreographed by Francesca Harper, Freedom Series travels through a landscape of memories creating a series of vignettes that embody and imagine a hybrid world where memory strives to influence the future. Depicted through this futuristic lens, and developed in collaboration with the Ailey II dancers, Harper’s work examines identity and community. With costumes by designer Elias Gurrola and a score featuring a blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, Freedom Series takes unexpected twists and turns that bridge tender moments to its intrinsic ferocity.
Sunday, June 12th at 12:00pm
Ticket Information: $50 includes all supplies and one glass of wine.
No painting experience necessary, to join us with the Paint Place, NYC’s #1 Paint and Sip studio for an afternoon of painting from Wollman Rink. Professional instructors will guide you step-by-step through this fun process where you leave with your own piece of art. The class includes instruction, paint, brushes, 16” x 20” blank canvas, apron, and one glass of wine. Enjoy painting outdoors at the iconic Wollman Rink with professional instructors. Paint the scenic Central Park surrounding Wollman Rink. The class will start promptly at 12:00 PM. Please arrive early to get your spot! Event is weather permitting. There will be additional wine available for purchase and the Wollman Café will be open to purchase snacks.
Beginning June 16th through July 31st
Ticket Information: Adults $23, Kids $17, Skate Rental $10
The DiscOasis is a timed-entry immersive theatrical experience that unites art, light, music, dance, live performances, roller skating, good times, and good vibes within the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park. At The DiscOasis you will find yourself dancing and skating your way through a glittering sonic fantasia for the soul with a soundscape curated by our Groovemaster, disco and funk legend Nile Rodgers. Whenever you visit, you will be immersed in the groovy paradise that is The DiscOasis. The environmental design features art installations, photo ops, and soundscapes curated by Groovemaster Nile Rodgers.
The DiscOasis is rolling through New York for a limited engagement starting June 16. The experience will be open Wednesday-Sunday, with daytime skate sessions from 10:00am-4:30pm, and the nighttime experience from 5:30-10:00pm.