Bakery
Damascus Sweets
People’s Kitchen partners with Damascus Sweets to bring our guests Middle Eastern treats from the beloved Bronx bakery.
Bite Mini Donuts
Bite is a small, queer-owned business based in Brooklyn, NYC.
Cousins B and Sam started baking early on with their grandmother and their love and passion for baking translated into adulthood. After baking their donuts for friends, family, and small engagements, Bite was officially launched in 2019. In 2022, Bite completed its first season as a Smorgasbord vendor and, shortly after, raised the funds to move into their first commercial space at Nimbus Kitchen in Downtown Brooklyn. Now, BITE offers dessert catering and delivery in NYC. They specialize in beautiful, baked mini donuts with an artisan twist and always have seasonal and holiday menus.
Bite
Baked in Brooklyn
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Ovenly
People’s Kitchen partners with Ovenly to bring our guests inventive treats by Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin.
AAPI-owned
Mei Lai Wah
People’s Kitchen partners with Mei Lai Wah to bring our guests authentic Chinese items from this beloved Chinatown bakery.
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Bite
People’s Kitchen partners with Bite to bring our guests mini donuts baked in Brooklyn by cousins B and Sam.
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Éclair Bakery
People’s Kitchen partners with Chef Stéphane Pourrez to bring our guests authentic French pastries.
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Funk Foods Bakery
People’s Kitchen partners with Funk Foods Bakery to bring our guests inventive sweets by Chef Melissa Funk Weller.
Tris Pies
Owned and operated by Tristan Trowers, Tris Pies is a small operation based in the Bronx. Tristan bakes his famous pies right at home in his kitchen.
Due to popular demand from friends and family, Tristan launched his online business in 2019. During the pandemic, he baked pies for hospital workers. His delicious pies, which can now be shipped nation-wide,
have quickly grown in popularity!
Tris Pies
Baked in The Bronx
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Honoring Black Lives Matter and Soul Food Month
Join us in celebrating the Black chefs and restaurant owners who have brought immense talent and creativity to the culinary industry.
Bakery
Fabrique Bakery
People’s Kitchen partners with Fabrique to bring our guests artisanal pastries by the famous Swedish bakery.
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Tres Leches Café
People’s Kitchen partners with Tres Leches Café to bring our guests classic Latin desserts by Chef Ronaldo Felipe.
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Pi Bakerie
People’s Kitchen partners with Pi Bakerie to bring our guests contemporary baked items with Mediterranean roots.
Black-owned
Jumieka NYC
People’s Kitchen partners with Jumieka NYC to bring our guests Caribbean specialties with a modern twist by Chef Kemis Lawrence.
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Michaeli Bakery
People’s Kitchen partners with Michaeli Bakery to bring our guests Israeli style baked goods by Chef Adir Michaeli.
DON'T HIRE A CATERER: SUMMER BARBECUE
Georgette Farkas is officially our Culinary Ambassador at Great Performances, but we’ve also crowned her our Hospitality Maven. Drawing upon her experiences working at leading restaurants and spearheading her eponymous Rotisserie Georgette, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. In addition to everything she does at GP across all teams, she also regularly entertains at home, creating incredible dishes with that extra special touch that makes food even more memorable and delicious.
In this series, Georgette shares tips from the caterer’s tool kit to make entertaining at home (almost) effortless. From time saving shortcuts and grocery store secrets to garnishing hacks and presentation magic, she’ll help you host a party that’ll make your guests feel extra special and that you’ll actually be able to enjoy.
She’s also curated recipes for you, highlighting the tips she’s shared. Each month look for dishes and ideas that would be delicious on their own, but that together make up menus that will have you entertaining like a pro.
As the weather heats up, we can’t help but want to take the cooking outside. A couple summers ago, I hosted an online class, World Tour Brochettes. I stand by these recipes – they are timeless, delicious, and infinitely adaptable. Best of all, they are perfect for effortless summer entertaining.
Call them brochettes, skewers, kabobs, as you like. It all comes down to assembling well-seasoned ingredients on a stick to grill over open flames, ideally with a little char around the edges. Of course broiling is an option for city apartment dwellers. These recipes take you on a journey without ever leaving home. We could have chosen flavors from countless destinations, but landed in the South of France, Southern Spain and then Thailand.
I’ve paired each brochette with a side dish made with the same seasonings used in the marinades. This makes for a great menu and also simplifies the market list. I’ve also planned marinade quantities so that you will use only a part of it to coat meat and vegetables, reserving the remainder to spoon over the cooked brochettes.
I recommend flat surfaced brochettes, as they will hold ingredients in place when turning them on the grill. Whether rounded or flat, if using wooden brochettes, soak them first so as to avoid burning the ends. I treasure my steel brochettes with decorative brass finials, a souvenir from long ago summer travels in Turkey.
Each of these dishes can be prepared a day ahead to lighten your entertaining load. In fact, the brochettes will benefit from marinating overnight. Just before grilling, tighten up your brochettes, making sure the ingredients are closely pressed together. Not to worry if you’re not grilling outdoors, the broiler setting in your oven will do just fine.
Check out the recipes below or download the recipe packet here: https://docs.greatperformances.com/view/1031572904/
RECIPE: HERBES DE PROVENCE CHICKEN & ZUCCHINI BROCHETTES
Side Dish: Raosted Cherry Tomatoes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For Marinade:
- 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 3 Tbsp herbes de Provence
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
For the brochettes:
- 4 pcs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 whole green and yellow zucchini, sliced 1/4″ thick
- 8 whole purple pearl onions, peeled and blanched
For the tomatoes:
- 4.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Procedure
- Pre-heat oven to 400֯.
- On a sheet pan, toss cherry tomatoes with 1 Tbsp herbes de Provence, 1 Tbsp chopped garlic, ¼ cup olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Cook cherry tomatoes until softened and slightly caramelized, approximately 45 minutes. Remove from oven, adjust salt and pepper. Set aside. May be made one day ahead and refrigerated. Remove from refrigerator at least one hour prior to serving.
- In a mixing bowl combine lemon zest and lemon juice with 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp ground pepper. Whisk together to dissolve salt. Incorporate remaining garlic, herbes de Provence and olive oil.
- In a separate bowl, toss chicken, zucchini and pearl onions in just enough marinade to coat. Arrange them on brochettes, sandwiching each piece of chicken between two pieces of zucchini and placing a pearl onion between each set of chicken and peppers.
- Marinate covered in refrigerator for at least three hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator one hour prior to cooking. Just before grilling, tighten up your brochettes, making sure the ingredients are closely pressed together, as this will make for even cooking.
- On a heated grill, cook brochettes approximately five to six minutes on each side, until browned and the meat has reached an internal temperature of 165֯. If cooking indoors, arrange brochettes on a sheet tray and place in an oven pre-heated to 450֯ or place under a well heated broiler on high setting. Cook five to six minutes on each side.
- Place brochettes on a serving platter and spoon remaining marinade on top. Arrange roasted cherry tomatoes around brochettes.
RECIPE: GINGER-MISO CHICKEN & JAPANESE EGGPLANT BROCHETTES
Side Dish: Carrot, Cabbage, and Kale Slaw
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 4 oz rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Thai chili paste
- 2 oz Tamari
- 3 Tbsp white miso
- 2 Tbsp honey
For the brochettes:
- 4 pcs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 whole Japanese eggplant, cut in 1” rounds
- 2 whole green peppers, halved, seeded, cut into 1.5” squares
- 2 tsp white sesame seeds
For the slaw:
- 5 oz red or purple cabbage, fine julienne
- 5 oz carrot, spiral cut or julienne
- 2 oz kale, coarsely chopped
- 3 Tbsp grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 oz sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp thinly sliced scallions
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Procedure
- In a mixing bowl combine rice vinegar, Thai chili paste, tamari, miso, honey, ginger, garlic, and cilantro. Set aside. Can be prepared several days ahead.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, daikon, and kale. Toss with half of the above marinade, or just enough to coat. This is best made the day before. Once slaw has marinated overnight, drain off and discard any excess liquid. Remove slaw from refrigerator at least one hour before serving.
- Whisk sesame oil into remaining marinade. Toss chicken, eggplant, and green peppers in just enough marinade to coat. Set aside remaining marinade. Arrange chicken and vegetables on brochettes, sandwiching each piece of chicken between two pieces of green pepper and placing a piece of eggplant between each set of chicken and peppers. Arrange brochettes on a sheet tray. Marinate covered in refrigerator for at least three hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator one hour prior to cooking.
- Just before grilling, tighten up your brochettes, making sure the ingredients are closely pressed together, as this will make for even cooking.
- On a heated grill, cook brochettes approximately five to six minutes on each side, until browned and the meat has reached an internal temperature of 165֯. If cooking indoors, place brochettes in an oven pre-heated to 450֯ or place under a well heated broiler on high setting. Cook five to six minutes on each side.
- Arrange brochettes on a serving platter and spoon remaining marinade over them. Arrange scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds on top. Serve the slaw alongside.
RECIPE: SHRIMP, CHORIZO, AND SWEET RED AND YELLOW PEPPER BROCHETTES
Side Dish: Orzo with Safran
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 6 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
For the orzo:
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp saffron threads
- ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- ½ cup orzo
For the brochettes:
- 16 ¼”-thick slices cured chorizo
- 12 large shrimp, peeled with tail on (size U8)
- 1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut in 1.5” square
- 1 yellow bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut in 1.5” square
- 6 cippolini onions, blanched, peeled, halved
Procedure
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup olive oil, garlic, thyme, paprika, tomato paste and chopped parsley with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate bowl toss shrimp, peppers, sliced chorizo and half the cippolini onions with just enough marinade to coast. Arrange them on brochettes, sandwiching each piece of shrimp between two pieces of pepper and placing a cippolini onion half and chorizo slice between each set of shrimp and peppers.
- Arrange brochettes on a sheet tray and refrigerate covered for at least three hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator one hour prior to cooking.
- Just before grilling, tighten up your brochettes, making sure the ingredients are closely pressed together, as this will make for even cooking.
- Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan, add orzo and cook approximately 7 minutes to al dente. Drain, setting aside 1/2 cup of the pasta liquid.
- In the meantime, coarsely chop the trim from the red and yellow peppers and slice the remaining cippolini onion. In a medium skillet, add 2 Tbsp olive oil, remaining cippolini onion and chopped red and yellow pepper trim. Cook stirring over medium heat, until soft and lightly caramelized. Incorporate half the remaining marinade and saffron. Add orzo and just enough of the reserved orzo cooking liquid to loosen the mixture slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in chopped parsley.
- On a heated grill, cook brochettes approximately five to six minutes on each side, until browned and the shrimp have reached an internal temperature of 165֯. If cooking indoors, arrange brochettes on a sheet tray and place in an oven pre-heated to 450֯ or place under a well heated broiler on high setting. Cook 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Place brochettes on a serving platter and spoon remaining marinade over them. Arrange orzo alongside.
HONORING BLACK LIVES MATTER MONTH
AND SOUL FOOD MONTH
By Great Performances
As we honor both Black Lives Matter Month and Soul Food Month, it is important to acknowledge the significant contributions of Black chefs and restaurant owners to the culinary world. From traditional Southern dishes to unique and creative fusion cuisine, Black chefs and restaurant owners have brought immense talent and creativity to the industry. We are honored to partner with Black chefs and restaurant owners who have made an impact on the culinary scene, both locally and nationally.
Join us as we celebrate their achievements, cultural heritage, and culinary mastery this month and every month.
Recent and Ongoing Collaborations Include:
JUNE FOOD FESTIVAL:
BERRY JAM
Our 2023 calendar theme, Preservation, is an ode to the art of preserving the harvest as well as a salute to the self-preservation of body and spirit. These have been challenging years! It’s fair to say we have been pickled and fermented, but that life goes on. It is the celebratory moments and the opportunities to come together that we relish.
This month, we’re celebrating with a Berry Jam recipe brought to you by Pastry Chef, Albert Bello.
Capture the best flavors of summer with this triple berry jam. You can use almost any combination of berries – and we encourage you to get creative! The jam is delicious on toast or pancakes, is perfect on ice cream, and can make a delicious sauce. We even love it in a cocktail.
Berry Jam Recipe
by Albert Bello, Pastry Chef
Yield: about 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
- 100g raspberries
- 50g blackberries
- 50g blueberries
- 130g sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
PROCEDURE
- Crush the berries and macerate with lemon juice, sugar, and salt.
- Add berry mixture to heavy-bottomed pan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and jammy. Test for doneness by running a heatproof rubber or silicone spatula along the bottom of the pan. If the space fills in quickly, continue cooking until the space fills in slowly.
- Jar, cool, and put aside for future use or give away as a gift!
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EXCITING EVENTS AROUND NEW YORK: JUNE 2023
By Great Performances
Explore Great Music, Art and More at Our Partner Venues This Month!
SPRING BENEFIT 2023
Monday, June 12th 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 event 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 is a not-for-profit organization.
THE BLACKENING NEW YORK PREMIERE @ TRIBECA FESTIVAL
Tuesday, June 13th at 6:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $44.70
Tribeca Film Festival presents the New York Premiere of the upcoming film The Blackening at The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Tickets are on sale now!
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
Tuesday, June 6th through Sunday, June 11th
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Tickets: start at $35
Part of 2023 Winter/Spring Season
“America’s most popular dance company” (The New Yorker) brings its passionate energy and dazzling technique to BAM with two must-see programs that include signature works by Alvin Ailey—including his masterpiece Revelations—as well as recent and rarely performed pieces by renowned choreographers Kyle Abraham, Ronald K. Brown, and Twyla Tharp. Ailey made his debut on the BAM stage as a dancer in 1956 and established close ties to the community when the company began a residency at BAM in 1969. Today, under the leadership of artistic director Robert Battle, the company that forever changed American dance remains a vital force in the city where Ailey put down enduring roots—and around the globe.
BAMCAFE LIVE
Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, The Adam Space (BAMcafé)
QUITAPENAS – Friday, June 9th at 9:00pm
QUITAPENAS was formed under the warm California sun, and around a shared love of dance rhythms from the tropical Afro-Latin diaspora. Made up of first-generation sons of immigrant parents from Guatemala and Mexico, the group echoes then remixes history, inviting you to give in to rhythmic elation. QUITAPENAS borrows aesthetics from the sunny “California sound” of the 60s and 70s, and works with only one goal in mind: to make you get up out of your chair and dance.
Endea Owens – Saturday, June 10th at 9:00pm
Known as one of jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised recording artist, bassist, and composer. She has won Emmy, Grammy and Peabody Awards, and has taught around the world. A Juilliard graduate, Endea Owens is forging a new future for her genre while honoring the jazz greats who came before her. Don’t miss this bass virtuoso when she brings an ecstatic performance to BAMcafé Live.
FIRST SATURDAY: PRIDE
Saturday, June 3rd, all day
This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission.
Celebrate Pride Month and twenty-five years of First Saturdays with a lineup of queer and trans artists. Together we honor the heritage of LGBTQ+ creative communities in Brooklyn while imagining their incandescent futures.
DRAG AND DRAW
Thursday, June 8th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Location: Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor
Tickets: $35 and include after-hours admission to Oscar yi Hou: East of sun, west of moon, 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 models from Yas Mama, Brooklyn’s favorite night of Latinx drag. Experiment with colorful materials in this casual class led by teaching artist Natalia Muñoz. While you draw, enjoy music and shows by some of NYC’s best drag performers, hosted by Chata, mother of the House of Bushwig.
OPENING NIGHT GALA
Honoring Peter and Kate Kend
Saturday, June 17th at 5:00pm
Join us to launch Caramoor’s 2023 Summer Season with our celebratory Gala Benefit Dinner!
Show your enthusiasm for Caramoor and enjoy what makes it unique: exceptional live music with an equally exceptional culinary experience, all in our stunning gardens and grounds. After a pre-performance cocktail party, you’ll make your way into the Venetian Theater for an Opening Night Concert featuring the unparalleled Broadway and operatic sensation Audra McDonald. With Great American Songbook melodies still cascading through your ears, you’ll continue on to a seasonally-selected dinner paired with fine wines and dessert.
On this special night, we celebrate Peter and Kate Kend for their support and committed service. Caramoor’s current vice chairman, Peter has served on our Board of Trustees for over 15 years. Through their dedication and passion, Peter and Kate have built a Caramoor community around them to ensure that music and the arts are available to everyone.
AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Presented in Collaboration with City Winery
Saturday, June 24th at 12:30pm
Tickets: start at $49
Overview
Caramoor’s annual American Roots Music Festival is back with a day overflowing with spectacular music performed throughout our grounds spanning the genres of blues, Americana, folk, and bluegrass. Spend the day in the gardens and discover the next artist you’ll add to your playlist. This day features multiple bands and ends with acclaimed singer-songwriter / ten-time Grammy-nominee Brandy Clark.
BRYAN CARTER PRESENTS “JAZZ AT PRIDE”
Monday, June 19th and Tuesday, June 20th
Tickets: start at $20
ABOUT THE SHOW
Bryan Carter’s vision for a transformative live music experience returns to Dizzy’s Club: “Jazz at Pride was birthed out of a desire to create an environment where queer people, especially youth, could see themselves represented.” The award-winning drummer, composer, and vocalist brings together creative artists working in concert to create safer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community on and off the bandstand. Join Carter and his fellow artists as they share their music, their stories, and the creative and essential impact of intentional community building.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Bryan Carter, drums/bandleader
Bryan Carter Jazz Orchestra
Special Guest Vocalists
CARIBBEAN DIASPORA BIG BAND
Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th
Tickets: start at $25
ABOUT THE SHOW
A celebration of music, culture, and evolution, the Caribbean Diaspora Big Band radiates vitality across the Dizzy’s Club stage for this two-night event. Led by New York-based bassist and music director Jonathan Michel, the ensemble bonds classic and modern big band music of the Caribbean diaspora, transmitting infectious rhythms and harmonic and textural explorations. Don’t miss this vibrant performance featuring some of the music’s most exciting voices, including Kali Rodriguez-Peña, Giveton Gelin, Christopher McBride, Willerm Delisfort, and Katy Rodriguez, among other rising stars.
THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS: DUKE, DIZZY, AND BRUBECK
Thursday, June 1st through Saturday, June 3rd
Location: Rose Theater
Tickets: start at $40.50
WHAT TO EXPECT
Music by Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and Dave Brubeck played by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra will open each concert with a 20-minute performance.
A free pre-concert lecture will precede each performance at 7 PM.
ABOUT THE CONCERT
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis pays homage to three of America’s most influential jazz artists—Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and Dave Brubeck—who along with their integrated bands, traveled the globe to perform as cultural ambassadors.
This program is presented as part of the Ertegun Jazz Concert Series.
CARNIVAL: THE SOUND OF A PEOPLE
Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th
Location: The Appel Room
Tickets: start at $80.50
WHAT TO EXPECT
A high-energy spectacle blending American jazz with the sights and sounds of Trinidadian Carnival
A multicultural celebration of life, freedom, and history
ABOUT THE CONCERT
The Anglophone Caribbean is the subject of Carnival: The Sound of a People, by Trinidad-born, Juilliard-trained trumpeter Etienne Charles. Charles was fascinated by Jab Molassie (Molasses Devil), the blue-colored, horned, winged, pitchfork-carrying, fire-breathing carnival characters in Trinidad and Tobago—and the people who become them for Carnival. He went to the village of Paramin on Carnival Monday, to watch them compete—only to dive in and start playing the biscuit tin along with them, getting himself splattered with blue paint. A scholar of Caribbean music and conservator of traditions who also extends the traditions in everything he does, Charles says of Carnival: “It’s music. It’s dance. It’s costume. It’s improvisation. It’s history. It’s social commentary, political commentary. It’s all of that in one word. And the only way to do it in a show is to have as much of it as possible.” This show makes its Jazz at Lincoln Center debut, rescheduled from June of 2020.
FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, June 2nd from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: Free all Day!
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection. This June, celebrate Pride at Poster House with any of our LGBTQIA+ themed offerings!
RADICAL SIPS: AN EVENING OF BLACK PANTHER-INSPIRED COCKTAILS
Friday, June 9th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tickets: $45
Did you know that the Black Panther Party had their very own cocktail? Panther Piss was the official drink of the BPP and would often make appearances at newspaper distribution events, community gatherings, and other important meetings. Taking note from the Party, Poster House is pleased to welcome DC-based restaurateur Andra “AJ” Johnson for an evening of cocktails inspired by Black Power to Black People: Branding the Black Panther Party. Enjoy three different cocktails developed by this expert mixologist, paired with an exclusive tour of the powerful exhibition led by Curator Es-pranza Humphrey! Come for the cocktails, stay for the posters! Poster House Members receive 20% off in-person events by entering their email address at check-out.
THE COMEUPPANCE
Tuesday, May 16th through Sunday, June 25th
Tickets: start at $49
WORLD PREMIERE
Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Eric Ting
In Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ world premiere of The Comeuppance, the latest from “one of this country’s most original and illuminating writers” (The New York Times), a self-proclaimed “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group” reconvenes for the first time in years to pregame for their twentieth high school reunion. They refamiliarize themselves with new versions of old selves over drinks, other substances, and a not-so-innocent truth-telling game. From the start, Death looms over and speaks through them, describing their disquieting and darkly comedic fates. The Comeuppance marks Jacobs-Jenkins’ prolific decade as a Signature Premiere Resident playwright.
The Comeuppance takes the place of Jacobs-Jenkins’ previously-announced Grass.
FATHER’S DAY PICNIC
Sunday, June 18th from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Join us in celebrating Father’s Day with our custom picnic baskets available only at Wave Hill. To celebrate, Wave Hill opens the Wave Hill House Lawn for picnicking. Bring your blanket and relax while enjoying our custom menu with your loved ones. In addition to picnicking on the lawn, limited seating will be available at Wave Hill House in Armor Hall and the Kate French Terrace. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Order today at https://wavehillpicnics.square.
CARNEGIE HALL CITYWIDE: ATTACCA QUARTET
Thursday, June 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Great Lawn, rain site: Armor Hall
Tickets: Free, and admission to the grounds if free on Thursdays!
Amy Schroeder, violin
Domenic Salerni, violin
Nathan Schram, viola
Andrew Yee, cello
In a special collaboration with Carnegie Hall, Wave Hill welcomes the Grammy award-winning Attacca Quartet for a free concert on the Great Lawn. With the dexterity to glide between music of the 18th and 21st centuries, Attacca Quartet has become one of the most versatile and outstanding ensembles of the moment.
“Classical music observers say we’re living in a golden age of string quartets. It’s hard to disagree when you hear the vibrant young players in New York’s Attacca Quartet.” —NPR
Presented in collaboration with Carnegie Hall. Lead support for Carnegie Hall Citywide is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation.
CITYPICKLE AT WOLLMAN RINK
April 7th through October 9th
As reported in the New York Times:
CityPickle is bringing the country’s fastest growing sport to Wollman Rink in Central Park! The rink will house 14 courts – the largest pickleball offering in the Northeast – with 196 hours of pickleball daily. Come play with us!
Whether you’re a pickleball pro or a newbie looking for a fun way to stay active this season, we’re welcoming all skill levels. Lessons, clinics, open play, leagues, and private events are also available. Grab a friend, grab a paddle, and meet us on the court!
CityPickle is proud to offer a professional playing experience with the court surface provided by Pickleball United USA, the official court partner for MLP and APP professional leagues and the nets provided by CD Pickleball Nets, the official net partner of the PPA and APP.
VEGAN NIGHT MARKET
Every Tuesday, starting June 6th
Get ready to taste the best of plant-based cuisine at NYC’s first-ever Vegan Night Market!
Starting June 6th, Wollman Rink will host the weekly series, from MHG Events, featuring the city’s top vegan vendors, live music, and rotating food and product tastings until October 10th. Every Tuesday from 4-10pm!
Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just curious about the lifestyle, there’s something for everyone at the Vegan Night Market.
Come for the food, stay for the fun, and leave feeling inspired to make positive changes in your life and the world around you. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to celebrate all things vegan in the heart of the city!
EXCITING EVENTS AROUND THE BRONX: JUNE 2023
By Great Performances
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx this month.
OPEN HOUSE
DARREL ELLIS: REGENERATION
Saturday, June 3rd from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Darrel Ellis: Regeneration, with music, family portraits, and more!
Music provided by Uptown Vinyl Supreme
2-5PM Family Portrait Studio with Michael Young
3 PM Curatorial-led tour with Sergio Bessa and Leslie Cozzi
FILM AND ARCHIVE SCREENING
COSMOS GATE AND AZUL
Saturday, June 17th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Travel through time with exhibiting artist Abigail DeVille and filmmaker Paul Leiber. Join us for the second film and archive screening that unearths lesser known aspects of the Bronx history through unseen documentary footage and recorded oral history narratives. This event is in conjunction with the artist’s survey Bronx Heavens.
FREE COMMUNITY PADDLING
This is a great activity for beginners and families to join. Canoes will be available for partners and families, and kayaks will be available for solo paddlers.
Saturday, June 3rd at Starlight Park
Saturday, June 10th at Concrete Plant Park
HUNTS POINT FISH PARADE
Saturday, June 17th from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Location: 940 Garrison Ave, Bronx, NY
The Fish Parade & Arts Festival is an annual procession through Hunts Point connecting the community to the Bronx River. Like shoaling fish, the community marches together in a family-friendly, vibrant celebration. The parade’s vibe combines activism, joy, and community building. Participants often use banners, costumes, and puppets representing marine life. The parade culminates in an arts festival featuring live music, dancing, and art-making. The event is also a platform for Bronx residents and organizations to raise awareness about environmental issues and to advocate for environmental justice.
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the Fish Parade and Arts Festival. This year’s theme is Rooted Visions. It is an opportunity to honor the achievements and struggles of those who came before us while inspiring us to continue working toward a brighter future.
BREW AT THE ZOO
Friday, June 16th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
SUMMER BEGINS AT THE BRONX ZOO!
Brew at the Zoo, your favorite after-hours party for adults ages 21+, is back! Join us outdoors at the beautiful Bronx Zoo for great food, great drinks, great friends, and great memories. There’s no other party quite like this in NYC – what are you gonna do first?
Visit some of your favorite Bronx Zoo animals until 7:30pm – and party with the sea lions all night!
LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH: PRIDE BIRDING
Saturday, June 10th from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center in Crotona Park
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with NYC Parks. Birding is a fun and all-inclusive activity for all to enjoy and experience. Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park in search of some birds featuring the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag, among others.
NATURE MEDITATION HIKE
Sunday, June 18th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center in Crotona Park
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City and places often off-limits to the general public. On our hikes, you can learn new things, or just take time to unplug from the world. Take a stroll through Crotona Park and immerse yourself in tranquility. This hike will take you through some quiet areas inside the park and allow the participant to disconnect from stress and clear their mind.
NYC PARKS PRESENTS: NEW YORK MUSIC MONTH CONCERT SERIES
Special Guest: Brenda K. Starr
Saturday, June 17th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: 497 Hutchinson River Pkwy (Entrance by Ferry Point Shuttle)
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYC Parks have teamed up again to present a series of concerts to celebrate New York Music Month! Come join our special guest: Brenda K. Starr.
DIG! PLANT! GROW!
SALAD DAYS
Tuesday, May 9th through Friday, June 16th
Location: the Garden
Tuesdays–Saturdays; 1:30pm to 5:30 pm
Sundays and Monday Holidays; 10:00am to 5:30pm
Visitors learn about plant parts and edible plant parts with a focus on salad crops, and are invited to pot up their own rainbow salad mix to take home.
Each season offers a new theme to investigate through hands-on activities and take-home projects at the Edible Academy!
BRONX DAY: JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
Saturday, June 17th from 10:00am to 6:00pm
We are offering complimentary tickets for Bronx residents to visit on June 17. Distribution of tickets is on a first-requested, first-served basis.
This summer, experience the seductive beauty of gardens through the eyes of celebrated contemporary artist Ebony G. Patterson during …things come to thrive…in the shedding…in the molting… Known for her lavishly detailed mixed media installations, Patterson brings her signature style to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and NYBG’s landscape and galleries, in a major site-specific exhibition featuring breathtaking and provocative displays of art and nature.
LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH: PRIDE IN THE BRONX
Saturday, June 11th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Section 2 Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with NYC Parks. Learn about the history and significance of Orchard Beach within the LGBTQ+ community.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: MINIONS: RISE OF GRU
Wednesday, June 21st from 9:00pm to 11:45pm
Location: North Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs.
In the 1970s, 12-year-old Gru schemes and plots (with the help of the Minions) to become a member of the Vicious 6, an infamous group of supervillians. Chaos, adventure, and hilarity ensue after he manages to steal a valuable object from their headquarters.
Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public.
NYC PARKS PRESENTS: SKATE PARTY IN THE BRONX
Monday, June 26th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Southwest Playground, Van Cortlandt Park
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Dinowitz for a Skate Party at Van Cortlandt Park South. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, and skating. Skates will be provided while supplies last or, feel free to bring your own.
LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE: BRONX EVENT
Saturday, June 29th from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Southwest Playground, Van Cortlandt Park
Children ages 5 years of age and older are invited to join NYC Parks in partnership with Bike New York for a free Learn to Ride a Bike event. Bring a bike, a child and a helmet and learn how to ride a two-wheeler using the “balance first” method.
New Cameron Bakery
Cameron Bakery bakes fresh breads and pastries for Manhattan Chinatown locals and visitors alike for over 20 years, recently undergoing new management! We pride ourselves in our traditional bakes but are always innovating new things!
So whether it be a simple breakfast or special occasion we would love to be apart of your day!
Featured items provided by New Cameron Bakery
on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023:
Tiger Roll Cake
Matcha Roll Cake
Strawberry Roll Cake
Featured items provided by New Cameron Bakery
in celebration of the Lunar New Year 2023:
"Gok Zai" Chinese Peanut Hand Pies
and Sesame Balls
Photos courtesy of New Cameron Bakery
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Pinklady Cheese Tart
Established during the summer of 2020, amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 global pandemic, a cozy shop in New York Chinatown, called Pinklady, is the latest home for the irresistible ooze of sweet molten cheese in Japanese Cheese Tarts, which has been spreading around the globe. Founder Jean Lim grew up in Malaysia, where shops selling individual Japanese cheese tarts had been very popular with her friends and family for years. It was only in 2019, on a trip home from New York City, that she tasted one for the first time. “It was okay,” she said, “but it could have been cheesier.” The attraction of these cheese tarts is that eaten fresh out of the oven, their creamy middles offer an alluring molten melt of cheese, making them an instant Instagram darling.
Lim had moved to New York for a Master degree several years previously but realized that wasn’t the path for her. She had always imagined running a business. Armed with 5QT Kitchenaid mixer and an oven at home, Lim started testing her recipes for 6 months. Neighbors, friends and family all agreed that the cheese tarts were delicious before Lim she took a giant leap in 2020 and opened the petite Pinklady. “Life is short,” says Lim, “you have to go for your dream.”
Lim’s version of Japanese cheese tarts is she says, “less sweet, fluffier, easy to eat, and not heavy.” All 200-300 a day are made in the tiny kitchen at the back of Pinklady. Lim started with the original cheese flavor, which is still the most popular, adding 7 more options in a range of natural flavors and hues, (green matcha, purple ube, cocoa chocolate, silvery black sesame, original with blueberry filling, fruit flavors such as lemon and pink strawberry). The name Pinklady came to her in a dream.
Pinklady Cheese Tart
11 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
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MAY FOOD FESTIVAL:
RHUBARB CHUTNEY
Our 2023 calendar theme, Preservation, is an ode to the art of preserving the harvest as well as a salute to the self-preservation of body and spirit. These have been challenging years! It’s fair to say we have been pickled and fermented, but that life goes on. It is the celebratory moments and the opportunities to come together that we relish.
This month, we’re celebrating with a Rhubarb Chutney recipe by Chef Andrew Smith.
This tangy-sweet Rhubarb Chutney is a versatile and lively garnish. It pairs perfectly with grilled pork chops or served alongside ham.
Rhubarb Chutney Recipe
by Andrew Smith, Culinary Director
Yield: about 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups medium diced rhubarb
- 1 cup medium diced red onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp finely diced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp five spice powder - 1/2 cup water
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- Salt to taste
PROCEDURE
- In a thick-bottomed sauce pan over medium heat, sweat onions, garlic, and ginger till they become translucent.
- Mix in the rhubarb, raisins, and five spice powder. Then stir in water, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Reduce to low heat and simmer approximately 30 minutes till mixture begins to thicken, occasionally stirring. Remove from heat and chill overnight.
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