As global awareness of climate change reaches critical levels, Climate Week has emerged as a vital platform for dialogue, innovation, and action. At GP, we’re not just talking about sustainability—we’re actively contributing by embedding environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of our event services.
For Climate Week 2024, we’re proud to showcase our ongoing efforts in support of a healthier planet. Here’s how GP is making a difference:
1) Crafting Sustainable Menus: Vegan, Plant-Forward, and Local Ingredients
At the heart of our sustainability mission is the food we serve. We design event menus that reflect our commitment to the environment by emphasizing:
- Vegan and Plant-Forward Dishes: Reducing reliance on animal products lowers our carbon footprint while offering diverse, delicious options for guests.
- Locally-Sourced Ingredients: Whenever possible, we incorporate seasonal and regional ingredients, cutting down on food miles and supporting local farmers.
- Sustainable Selections: Our focus extends to sustainable seafood, organic produce, and responsibly farmed items to ensure the entire menu aligns with our values.
2) Reducing Waste Through Food Rescue Programs
We believe that food should nourish, not go to waste. After our events, we partner with local organizations to coordinate the pickup and redistribution of leftover food, ensuring it reaches food pantries and shelters in need. By actively participating in food rescue efforts, we’re helping combat both food insecurity and food waste—a win for the planet and our communities.
3) Farm-to-Table: Sourcing from Our Organic Farm in Upstate NY
GP proudly operates an organic farm in upstate New York, where we grow many of the fresh ingredients featured in our event menus. From farm-fresh vegetables to artisanal herbs, we are dedicated to providing the highest-quality, sustainable ingredients that our guests can feel good about enjoying.
4) Sustainable Disposables: Eco-Friendly Choices
When it comes to disposable items, our standards are simple: they must meet strict sustainability criteria. Whether it’s biodegradable cutlery or compostable packaging, we ensure that every item we use minimizes environmental impact. These choices might seem small, but they make a big difference in reducing waste at large-scale events.
5) Catering for Change: Climate Week Events We’re Supporting
This year, GP is thrilled to be catering some of the most impactful Climate Week events, including:
- Food Tank at Climate Week NYC: Join Food Tank in New York City September 23 – 28 for an exciting New York Climate Week Event Series. On September 23rd, Food Tank will host a NYC Climate Week Kick-Off Summit with The James Beard Foundation at Platform by JBF titled “Restaurants and Farms are Key Solutions to the Climate Crisis.” Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances will sit on a panel conversation, “Restaurants Tackling the Climate Crisis One Bite at a Time” with JJ Johnson, Chef, FIELDTRIP; and Briawn Flower, Chef, BLACKBARN; moderated by Anne McBride, Vice President of Programs, The James Beard Foundation.
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Goalkeepers: This year, Goalkeepers invites you to learn about solutions to keep people healthy and nourished in a rapidly warming world. Together, the world must work to ensure better nutrition for all so everyone can reach their full potential.
- World Climate Summit: World Climate Summit 2024 Takes place during Climate Week NYC and in Baku, as the leading side-event at COP29, facilitating public-private partnerships to drive policy, innovation, and investments towards 2030 climate transition targets.
As we cater these important events, we’re not only providing delicious food but also showcasing how sustainable practices can be integrated into every aspect of event planning.
Our Commitment Moving Forward
At GP, we understand that sustainability is a journey. As we continue to explore new ways to reduce our environmental impact, we remain dedicated to working with clients and partners who share our vision of a more sustainable future.
During Climate Week and beyond, we invite everyone to join us in taking meaningful steps—whether through menu choices, waste reduction, or sourcing decisions—that collectively lead to a healthier planet.
Amateur Night at The Apollo: Quarter Final
Wednesday, September 11th at 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $22
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, Machine Gun Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan and more.
Join 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.
Next Narrative Africa The Bridge
FT. ADEKUNLE GOLD & PATORANKING
Thursday, September 26th at 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $66.75
Next Narrative Africa’s The Bridge featuring Adekunle Gold and Patoranking is a concert and celebration of African power, creativity, and narratives on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. In addition to musical acts from across Africa and the diaspora, the show will feature leaders from government, business, and entertainment as we celebrate and change the narrative about Africa and the global African diaspora.
Threads of Sustainability: Panel and Showcase
Thursday, September 5th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: $8 Members, $15 Non-Members
In collaboration with Fempowerment Foundation, Asia Society presents Threads of Sustainability: Fashion, Ethics and the Environment. Join us for an evening of fashion as food for thought, featuring a lively and insightful panel discussion on Indian fashion, sustainability and Indian women’s roles within India’s rich culture of textiles and design. Foregrounding the local traditions and artisans behind global fashion, the evening features a panel with speakers from the fashion industry with a focus on ethical and slow fashion, alongside a showcase of artisanal textiles and beading. Learn about the exquisitely-crafted textiles on display and listen to the stories of the women who crafted them, all while gaining a deeper understanding of global fashion’s interaction with sustainability and the environment, as well as South Asian history and tradition. Watch a fashion show of intentional Indian fabrics in a contemporary context, including designs from Marchesa, Anna Sui, Krishna Mehta, Gingerblu and Iro Iro among others. Enjoy a brief classical Indian performance after the program.
Persian Feasts: Recipes and Stories from a Family Table
Wednesday, September 11th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 Members, $25 Non-Members
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Leila Heller to celebrate the launch of her new cookbook, Persian Feasts: Recipes and Stories from a Family Table, published by Phaidon. Moderated by Galerie Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline Terrebonne, this lively discussion will explore the rich culinary traditions and celebratory menus of Persian cuisine that date back 5,000 years. Leila will be joined in conversation by Andy Baraghani, award-winning Iranian-American chef and food writer, and Dr. Massumeh Farhad, curator of Islamic Art at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.
The Weasel Festival
Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th
Location: BAM Fisher, Fishman Space
Tickets: $20
BAM hosts the 16th annual Bring a Weasel and a Pint of Your Own Blood Festival, showcasing new plays written and presented by 2024 graduates of the Brooklyn College MFA Playwriting program.
This year’s plays are all inspired by The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by the 18th century poet, artist, and iconoclastic visionary William Blake, common source material suggested by program directors Sibyl Kempson and Dennis A. Allen II. Playwrights, directors, designers, and actors from Brooklyn College and the wider NYC theater community collaborate on these explosive, form-bending new works, presented in two programs featuring three plays apiece.
Safety Not Guaranteed
Tuesday, September 17th through Sunday, October 20th
Location: BAM Strong, Harvey Theater
Tickets: Start at $35
Part of Next Wave 2024 & Emerging Visions
If you could go back in time, what would you change?
That’s the question at the heart of Safety Not Guaranteed, a new indie-rock musical featuring original songs by Ryan Miller of Guster and a book by Broadway mainstay Nick Blaemire. A young journalist sets out to make her name by digging into an outrageous classified ad seeking someone willing to travel back in time—but does she have a more personal motive? Nkeki Obi-Melekwe (Tina—The Tina Turner Musical) and Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen) top a pitch-perfect cast, directed by Lee Sunday Evans (Dance Nation, HOME, Farmhouse/Whorehouse).
dapperQ Presents Nine
Thursday, September 5th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Location: Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Tickets: $20 ($12 for Members)
Queer style platform dapperQ returns to present Nine, the ninth annual edition of New York Fashion Week’s largest LGBTQIA+ fashion show. Kick off the evening with a happy hour hosted by Henrietta Hudson, New York City’s longest-standing brick-and-mortar lesbian bar, and peruse pop-up shops before the runway showcase. The show features new designs by ALEGRÍA, FreeMen by Mickey, Soid Studios by José González, Zoe Grinfeld, KEITH KELLY, and Transguy Supply. Hosted by artist, musician, and writer Buffy Sierra.
Celebration: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies
Saturday, September14th from 12:00pm to 7:30pm
Location: Center for Feminist Art and Schapiro Wing, 4th Floor; Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor; Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Tickets: Register in advance and pay what you can (suggested admission: $20)
Celebrate the opening of Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies through close looking, conversation, and a tribute performance by Francisco Mora Catlett and AfroHORN.
Begin with a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibition led by curators Catherine Morris and Dalila Scruggs. Afterward, art historians, artists, and museum leaders discuss Catlett’s resounding legacy. These conversations explore participants’ personal memories of the artist, the championing of Catlett’s art by Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and her practice in the context of cultural movements for Black liberation.
The evening culminates with a tribute performance by Catlett’s son, drummer and composer Francisco Mora Catlett, accompanied by the New York–based jazz ensemble AfroHORN and Oyu Oro. An Afro-Cuban dance company, Oyu Oro’s traditional repertoire pays homage to African lineages derived from the Yoruba, Congo, Carabali, Arara, and Dahomean cultures of West Africa and Haiti.
Herb Fair & Market
Saturday, September 14th at 10:00am
Tickets: $10 / Free for 18 and Under
For 73 years, the Herb Fair has celebrated the many ways that herbs enrich our lives and promoted the knowledge and use of herbs through educational programs, research, and community engagement. This one-day event will feature an extraordinary roster of makers and artisans as well as an extensive program of demonstrations, talks, and workshops from leading herb experts. We hope you will join us in celebrating 73 years of the Herb Fair’s legacy, uniting herb enthusiasts, artisans, and families in a shared appreciation for nature’s gifts on September 14, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Rain Date: Sunday, September 15.
People of Earth
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Sunday, September 29th at 3:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of music and dance as People of Earth, an electrifying ensemble of global musicians, takes the stage. From the pulsating rhythms of Cuba to the soulful melodies of Brazil, their music transcends borders, unites cultures, and spreads joy, making the world a better place. No matter where you’re from or what language you speak, People of Earth will get you up on your feet and dancing. Family-friendly activities such as arts and crafts complete the afternoon.
Matt Wilson Turns 60!
Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th
Tickets: start at $25
On September 27th, we celebrate the 60th birthday of cherished jazz drummer Matt Wilson, a longtime favorite at Dizzy’s Club. To mark this milestone, Matt presents a dynamic two-night engagement featuring his new all-star band, Good Trouble, on September 13th and 14th, followed by his renowned ensemble, Honey & Salt (Music Inspired by the Poetry of Carl Sandburg), on September 15th. Named Musician of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2018, Wilson’s “Honey and Salt” also earned Album of the Year that year. With over 500 appearances on albums and 20 acclaimed recordings as a leader, this celebration promises to be a remarkable tribute to his influential career.
Savion Glover and ELEW Celebrate Bud Powell
Thursday, September 26th through Saturday, September 28th
Tickets: start at $25
To celebrate the centennial of iconic bebop pioneer, pianist/composer Bud Powell on September 27, Jazz at Lincoln Center presents In Walked Savion Glover and ELEW—a uniquely curated event of tap dance and piano for three nights only. Legendary tapper Savion Glover, who rose to fame at age 12 in “The Tap Dance Kid,” brings his improvisational mastery to the stage. Glover said, “I came up in live performance and it was improvisation. There are no double takes.” He will be joined by pianist and former JLCO member Eric Lewis (ELEW), who shares, “There’s something amazing about the connection he [Glover] and I have in the music. Crazy amazing. This JALC run will be magnificent and must-see performances.”
First Friday
Friday, September 6th from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
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.
1pm The Royal Tenenbaums Movie Screening
3pm The Anatomy of a Movie Poster Curatorial Tour
4pm Stop motion animation workshop-$15
6pm Styrofoam block-printing workshop-$10
7pm Wonder City Moves: A Celebration of Ballroom
Gardeners' Party
Honoring John Gwynne and Mikel Folcarelli of Sakonnet Garden
Thursday, September 19th
Meet and mingle with Wave Hill’s gardeners, this year’s John Nally interns, and other distinguished colleagues in the horticulture community. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails as you peruse our legendary plant sale and silent auction. Garden Champions have early access to the party and plant sale beginning at 5PM. As the sun sets, gather on the Pergola Lawn to celebrate John and Mikel; after the silent auction closes, guests will stroll to historic Wave Hill House for a seated dinner.
The Gardeners’ Party raises funds to care for our world-class garden, and to train the next generation of horticulturists through the John Nally Internship.
how fragile, we bloom: Soundwalk Launch Event with Chromic Duo
Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Glyndor Terrace Garden and Herbert & Hyonja Abrons Woodland
Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds
Join Chromic Duo (musicians-composers Dorothy Chan and Lucy Yao) for the launch of how fragile, we bloom, an immersive soundwalk created for Wave Hill in collaboration with its Art, Community, Education and Science (ACES) youth interns using Augmented Reality (AR).
Alongside Chromic Duo’s sound design, narration and composition, stories from the ACES have been incorporated into a site-specific, meditative soundwalk that invites audiences to reflect upon this current moment in history. The ACES stories speak to individual and collective experiences, creating a storytelling capsule. Through communal creation and connection, Chromic Duo provides a platform for Wave Hill visitors to contemplate the ways that seasons bring change, their own relationships to nature and the larger community, and ultimately, how to support one another through times of uncertainty.
The launch event begins in the newly renovated Glyndor Terrace Garden with an introduction to the soundwalk and live musical performance by Chromic Duo. The artists then lead participants on a guided tour of the soundwalk through Wave Hill’s Herbert & Hyonja Abrons Woodland. The event culminates with a group reflection with the artists.
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx this month.
BRONX NIGHT MARKET
AT FORDHAM PLAZA
Saturday, September 7th from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: FREE with RSVP!
As the longest-running event series in the northmost borough, the Bronx Night Market stands as a transformative force, revolutionizing the foodie scene and cultivating a deep connection to the identity of the Bronx. With a remarkable lineup of 50 local vendors, this iconic market draws over 4,000 guests each time, making it a thriving hub for community engagement and culinary exploration. Beyond its diverse array of cuisines and unique vendors, the Night Market serves as a dynamic platform for local businesses, providing a stage for the wealth of talents within the Bronx. The event embodies the spirit of the borough, celebrating its unique identity through a fusion of flavors, cultures, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Bronx Night Market is not merely a culinary gathering; it is a powerful reflection of the community’s resilience, creativity, and collective pride, contributing to the borough’s cultural richness and economic vibrancy.
RENOVATION IS UNDERWAY
now until 2026!
A transformative $33 million renovation of The Bronx Museum is currently underway!
Designed by award-winning architectural practice, Marvel, this renovation will create a world-class arts facility the people of The Bronx deserve and that the Museum needs to further elevate and expand access to its vital free arts programming.
The renovation will seamlessly unite the Museum’s buildings into one recognizable campus; create a continuous and fully accessible gallery loop; reorient the main entrance to the highly visible corner of 165th St and Grand Concourse; and add a new triple-height lobby space with an adjoining cafe.
During construction, the Museum’s North Wing remains open at regular hours—Wednesday through Sunday from 11AM to 6PM—with free admission for everyone to all exhibitions, events, and activities. The south galleries are closed until the renovation is complete.
Gardening Tuesday at the Foodway
Tuesday, September 17th from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River!
Discovery Hike: Pond Ecology
Sunday, September 1st from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Crotona Nature Center
Lakes and ponds are thriving habitats to various species of birds, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians and plants. Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore Crotona Park lake. Learn more about some commonly found species in our water bodies.
One Book One Bronx Heads of the Colored People: Stories by Nafissa Thompson-Spires
Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, & 12
– James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center, 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, & 12
– BronxArtSpace, 700 Manida St. (Entrance on Spofford Ave.)
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, & 8
– on Zoom
In Heads of the Colored People: Stories, Nafissa Thompson-Spires grapples with race, identity politics, and the contemporary middle class in this “vivid, fast, funny, way-smart, and verbally inventive” collection. Free books are available at in-person locations.
WONDERLAND:
CURIOUS NATURE
May 18th through October 27th from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Special Ticket Required
It’s unbelievable, it’s unfamiliar, it’s NYBG like never before! Head down the rabbit hole as Wonderland: Curious Nature transforms the Garden through the sights, settings, and scents of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland—and step into a botanical experience that grows curiouser and curiouser along the way. You’ll choose your own adventure as you fall deeper into our otherworldly gardens, mind-bending contemporary artworks, and gallery exhibitions filled with wonderfully weird marvels, and see the Garden through Alice’s playful and curious eyes.
Join us for fantastical tea parties, immerse yourself in thousands of colorful Victorian flowers, meet some of Wonderland’s fanciful and familiar characters, and go a little mad with us in this world of wild imagination!
Spanning spring, summer, and fall of 2024, this major exhibition celebrates a tale treasured the world over. It’s sure to tease your senses, and you’re invited to be part of the story. Won’t you join us for tea?
NYBG FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays, May 22nd through October 23rd from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Voted one of the top 10 farmers markets in NYC by TimeOut New York!
The annual NYBG Farmers market season is here with fresh local food! Visit and enjoy a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, and other specialty items. Curated by Market Director Pascale Le Draoulec, the NYBG Farmers Market boasts 20 rotating vendors each week with 2 featured farms: Fino Farms and Fresh Meadow Farm. Make your weekly produce shopping a delightful experience with local fare and live music. Learn more below!
Soundview Restoration Day
Saturday, September 14th from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Soundview Field House in Soundview Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance, the Friends of Soundview Park, and Concrete Friends for this special joint-stewardship event and community celebration in Soundview Park.
Volunteers can participate in a few different ways to help restore natural habitat in our community:
– litter cleanup
– invasive species removal
– native species planting
There will also be giveaways, food, and fun activities for folks looking to give back while celebrating our waterfront park. Learn more about the Friends of Soundview Park and Concrete Friends, and how to get involved!
NYRR Open Run Back-to-School Chalk Challenge
Saturday, September 21st from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Entrance – Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue
Bring the family for a fun morning to help draw the start and finish lines in your home park.
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.
Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” 205-acre Soundview Park is located where the Bronx River opens into the East River. This urban green space is filled with grassy baseball and soccer fields, a cricket pitch, basketball courts, a running track, walking/biking paths, picnic fields, and more! With its extensive views of the water, Soundview Park celebrates the beauty of both the Bronx and East Rivers. The back part of our Open Run course has beautiful views of the Bronx River waterfront for participants to enjoy!
The Aeolian Trio Concert
Saturday, September 14th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance presents The Aeolian Trio as part of their 3-week US tour.
Original compositions for shakuhachi flute, acoustic guitar, and Uduboo drum, an African Ud made from bamboo.
The shakuhachi, a Japanese traditional bamboo flute that is rooted in Zen Buddhism, meets the guitar, a Spanish folk instrument that became a giant of jazz, rock, and pop. In ancient times, the shakuhachi was carried from the Middle East to Japan on the fabled Silk Road. Meanwhile, the guitar springs from flamenco and Renaissance traditions, and has antecedents in the Middle Eastern Oud. These seemingly disparate traditions separated by two continents spring from the same cradle of civilization.
Now, centuries later, in California, Tokyo, and New York, Japanese guitarist Kôfû Suwa and shakuhachi master Bruce Huebner join New York-based percussionist Todd Isler to reunite these ancient traditions and bring them into the 21st century. In their concert, we hear how the melisma and phrygian Spanish mode is answered by the nuances of the Japanese miyako mode of the Zen bamboo flute, and how the rich rhythmic traditions of South and Central Asia underpin the fusion.
Starlight Cinema: The Princess Bride
Friday, September 27th from 5:30pm t0 9:00pm
Location: Parade Ground in Van Cortlandt Park
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present:
Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest
Featuring: The Princess Bride (1987)
FREE! Movies in the Park FREE!
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground
6:45-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light
5:30 PM • Music of 1987
5:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts
Tree Planting for Climate Week
Saturday, September 28th from 9:00am t0 12:00pm
Location: VCPA Garden & Compost Site in Van Cortlandt Park
Join us for a planting event in the Northwest Forest. These activities are crucial in preserving the health and biodiversity of our forest.
Activities Include:
- Invasive Species Removal: Help us eradicate invasive plants that threaten our native ecosystem.
- Tree Planting: Help us get new trees in the ground as the fall season begins.
Papery Partners
Saturday, September 7th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds
Location: Meet at Wave Hill House
Have you ever heard the saying “scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”? That’s symbiosis! Layer paper shapes to create colorful scenes showing your favorite plant or animal symbiotic relationships.
At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome.
Fiesta on the Hudson
Thursday, September 26th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds
Location: Great Lawn and Wave Hill House
Dance the night away as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn the basic steps and traditions of dances like salsa and cha-cha, while enjoying live music on the Great Lawn overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. As the sun sets, the party continues indoors. Specialty food and drinks will be available in Wave Hill House with more music and dancing into the night. Hosting and dance instruction provided by Talia Castro-Pozo and guests. All ages are welcome at this special community event.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 14th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Come learn, experience, and represent the different cultures of South America, Central America, Spain and the Carribean! There will be music, dancing, activities for the kids. Wear your flag and celebrate. This program is free and open to the public.
Did you know that Great Performances is headquartered in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx? We love being a part of the Bronx community, supporting other Bronx-based companies, and giving back to our community.
AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO: SEASON OPENER
Wednesday, August 21st at 7:30pm
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $20.45
A new season of Apollo’s signature series returns! 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, Machine Gun Kelly, Jazmine Sullivan and more.
Join 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 sponsored by Coca-Cola, is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess and Set It Off Man Greginald Spencer. Keep a lookout for C.P. Lacey, the resident Executioner who sweeps bad talent off the stage!
MACHEL MONTANO
Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st
Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater
Tickets: start at $85
This Labor Day Weekend, The King of Soca, Machel Montano brings Carnival to Harlem! Bring your friends, family, and loved ones for the ultimate celebration of music, culture, and community.
From his chart-topping hits to his infectious energy, Machel Montano knows how to throw a party like no other. Join The Apollo for the hottest celebration of music, culture, and community with those you love this Labor Day weekend.
Asian American International Film Festival: Opening Screening and Reception
Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement
Thursday, August 1st from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Tickets: $70 (Opening Screening and Reception)
Join us to celebrate forty-seven years of Asian American cinematic programming, in partnership with Asian CineVision. We’re pleased to host the opening night of this year’s Asian American International Film Festival with an impactful and poignant opening screening, followed by a performance, Q-and-A, and reception.
With opening film Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement, filmmakers Tadashi Nakamura and Quyên Nguyen-Le deftly explore Nobuko Joanne Miyamoto’s decades of groundbreaking cultural work that has united communities, set the bar for Asian American storytelling, and encapsulates this year’s theme of memory, reconnection and vibrant Asian American community. Singer, dancer, and long-time activist of the AAPI community Nobuko Miyamoto rounds off the fifty-five minute film with a live performance, accompanied by Derek Nakamoto. There will then be a Q&A with Nobuko Miyamoto and filmmakers Tadashi Nakamura and Quyên Nguyen-Le. The film, performance and panel make for rich grounds for conversation at our light reception afterwards.
FIRST SATURDAYS
Saturday, August 3rd from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Celebrate the dynamic cultures and traditions across the Caribbean with an evening of music, poetry, and film.
This program is free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission.
Summer Jazz: Rachiim Ausar-Sahu and Jazz/Espiritu
Sunday, August 25th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Lobby, 1st Floor (rain location: Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
Tickets: Free and open to the public
Stop by the Museum’s lobby for performances by some of the city’s best jazz musicians. In August, enjoy an afternoon of spiritual jazz in the tradition of honored musical elders and ancestors. Led by acclaimed bassist and composer Rachiim Ausar-Sahu, a Brooklyn native, the Jazz/Espiritu ensemble features drummer Will Calhoun, percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke, keyboardist Brandon McCune, multi-reedist Irwin Hall, and vibraphonist Bryan Carrott. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America.
Concert on the Lawn
Ollabelle
Presented in Collaboration with City Winery
Friday, August 9th at 7:00pm
Tickets: $39
What once began as a collective of musicians gathering on the Lower East Side of New York City now enters 2024 as a supergroup. Glenn Patscha (Bonnie Raitt), Byron Isaacs (The Lumineers), Tony Leone (Little Feat), Fiona McBain (The Nine Seas), and Amy Helm (solo artist) reunite to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first album. Their music is joyful, accessible, and exhilarating, a perfect evening at Caramoor! Come hear how they take early American gospel, folk, and mountain music and drag it into the future with the utmost respect and abandon.
Concert on the Lawn:
Mokoomba
Friday, August 16th at 7:00pm
Tickets: $39
Get ready to be captivated by Mokoomba, the sensational six-piece band hailing from Zimbabwe. With their Afrofusion sound blending traditional rhythms and contemporary Zamrock, Mokoomba is a musical force that has gained global acclaim since their groundbreaking album Rising Tide in 2012. With songs from their latest album TUSONA and led by the mesmerizing vocals of Mathias Muzaza, this concert promises a night of electrifying beats, driving rhythms, and unmatched harmonies that will keep you dancing on our open field. Don’t miss out on the party as Mokoomba takes you on a musical journey from Zimbabwe, across Africa, and beyond.
TED NASH BIG BAND: JAZZ MEETS POP
Monday, August 5th
Tickets: start at $25
Dizzy’s Club proudly presents Ted Nash’s bi-monthly residency featuring his hard swinging big band. Known for his boundless creativity as an arranger and performer, Nash leads multiple innovative projects while touring as a core member of the JLCO. His residency continues with Jazz Meets Pop, bonding pivotal film scores, musical theater selections, and iconic pop bands with “the improvisational spirit and sophistication of jazz.” Expect an evening of brilliant interactivity and a thrilling sense of spontaneity.
BRUCE HARRIS SEXTET: BYRD IN FLIGHT
Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th
Tickets: start at $25
Join Bruce Harris, one of New York’s most versatile and compelling trumpet masters, for a celebratory evening in tribute to a true icon of the instrument: Donald Byrd. Through rhythmic sophistication, harmonic depth, and plenty of searing solos, Harris and his fellow artists honor the breadth of Byrd’s artistry, which includes a purely hard bop sensibility and a penchant for pursuing exploratory sounds and textures. Don’t miss this three-night event that features Chris Lewis, Jason Marshall, Tyler Bullock, Jayla Chee, and Chris Beck, and offers a compelling experience for every listener.
First Friday
Friday, August 2nd from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
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.
1-7pm: Hand Lettering on Walls Drop-In Activity
1-3pm: Bad Boys II Movie Screening
2pm: NYC Travel Poster Collage Workshop
6:30pm: Glo in the City Live Comedy Show
Posters & Cocktails LIVE!
Wednesday, August 21st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Tickets: $45
Poster House is thrilled to host the second installation of Posters & Cocktails LIVE, a tribute to New York City.
Join Nicholas Lowry of Swann Auctions Galleries, Don Spiro of the Green Fairy Society, and our very own Chief Curator & Director of Content, Angelina Lippert, for a night of high-proof entertainment surrounded by the best of New York City’s historic advertising.
The evening will switch between specialty travel-themed cocktails and the witty reparté of Nicho and Angelina as they highlight New York travel posters featuring ships, trains, and planes all headed to the Big Apple. Prepare for the wildest night at a museum you’ll ever have, with louche laughs and art historical amusements.
Ticket prices include three custom-made cocktails.
Marvelous Mints Wellness Workshop
Sunday, August 4th from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: On the Grounds, Toscanini
Tickets: $60; including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill members save 10%
The mint family contains some of our most popular garden plants, and most important medicines. With over 6,000 different species, this plant family has an impressive presence in our daily lives. Move beyond peppermint and lavender as we get to know some of our native wild mint family herbs, their unique personalities and delicious ways to use them in food, skincare and medicinal preparations. Tastings, recipes and a potted mint plant included, plus one remedy made in class for use at home.
Roger Ferney-Cortés: Johny Paleta in the Garden
Saturday, August 10th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Meet in front of Glyndor Gallery
Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds
Roger Ferney-Cortés invokes the iconic “paletero” street cart vendor of popsicles and ice cream in his interactive mobile sculpture, Johny Paleta. Fabricated to scale on wheels, the sculpture is composed of a retractable mirrored infinity cube visible through a series of apertures shaped after flora found at Wave Hill. Visitors are invited to peer into a microcosm that reflects and refracts their faces and bodies, the environment and light, capturing a fleeting moment in the garden. On Sat, Jul 20 at 3PM and on Sat, Aug 10 at 1PM, Johny Paleta will traverse the grounds of Wave Hill, offering a playful and interactive artwork that reflects the beauty of visitors and their communities, and serves as an homage to the street vendor culture of immigrant communities in the Bronx and beyond. Organized as part of the exhibition Roger Ferney-Cortés: Johny Paleta, on view in the Sunroom Project Space through Sun, Aug 11.
CITYPICKLE AT WOLLMAN RINK
Open Daily from 8:00am to 9:00pm
Court rentals, clinics, open play, special events…we have you covered.
We welcome all levels, from beginners to elite players.
Come play on our 14 courts, the largest pickleball offering in the Northeast!
Explore exciting community events around the Bronx this month.
BRONX NIGHT MARKET
AT FORDHAM PLAZA
Saturday, August 3rd from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Tickets: FREE with RSVP!
As the longest-running event series in the northmost borough, the Bronx Night Market stands as a transformative force, revolutionizing the foodie scene and cultivating a deep connection to the identity of the Bronx. With a remarkable lineup of 50 local vendors, this iconic market draws over 4,000 guests each time, making it a thriving hub for community engagement and culinary exploration. Beyond its diverse array of cuisines and unique vendors, the Night Market serves as a dynamic platform for local businesses, providing a stage for the wealth of talents within the Bronx. The event embodies the spirit of the borough, celebrating its unique identity through a fusion of flavors, cultures, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Bronx Night Market is not merely a culinary gathering; it is a powerful reflection of the community’s resilience, creativity, and collective pride, contributing to the borough’s cultural richness and economic vibrancy.
RENOVATION IS UNDERWAY
now until 2026!
A transformative $33 million renovation of The Bronx Museum is currently underway!
Designed by award-winning architectural practice, Marvel, this renovation will create a world-class arts facility the people of The Bronx deserve and that the Museum needs to further elevate and expand access to its vital free arts programming.
The renovation will seamlessly unite the Museum’s buildings into one recognizable campus; create a continuous and fully accessible gallery loop; reorient the main entrance to the highly visible corner of 165th St and Grand Concourse; and add a new triple-height lobby space with an adjoining cafe.
During construction, the Museum’s North Wing remains open at regular hours—Wednesday through Sunday from 11AM to 6PM—with free admission for everyone to all exhibitions, events, and activities. The south galleries are closed until the renovation is complete.
Gardening Tuesday at the Foodway
Tuesday, August 20th from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Concrete Plant Park
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River!
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS
Location: Crotona Park
Thursday, August 1st from 6:00pm t0 9:00pm
Chuck Chillout 40th Radio Anniversary Party: Ice T / MOP / Schooly D / Peter Gunz & Lord Tariq / Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud / CL Smooth / Joeski Love / D.J. Breakout / Funky Four + 1 More / Ultramagnetic MCs / DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip / NINE / Al
Friday, August 2nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Tedsmooth Freestyle Jam feat. Coro / C-Bank / DJ Serg / Anthony Mangini / Tedsmooth / JAYBOOGIENYC / Strafe
Saturday, August 3rd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
King Promise / Dan Price the Artist / DJ Faddah Faddah
NYC Parks Presents: Join us for a Tie Dye Event with NYC Parks Playmobile
Tuesday, August 20th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Crotona Park
Families and children are invited to join NYC Parks for an afternoon of fun while doing tie-dye with our playmobile staff. Participants are encouraged to bring a new tee shirt or clothing for this amazing transformation. This event is free and open to the public!
Bronx Rising!: James Baldwin Centennial Another Country —The Soundtrack
Saturday, August 17th at 7:00pm
Location: Bronx Music Hall, 438 East 163rd Street
Tickets: $10
Filled with references to jazz, blues, and gospel music, James Baldwin’s Another Country explores intersections of racial identity and sexuality through Baldwin’s tortured protagonist, Rufus Scott, a jazz musician. Bronx Rising!: James Baldwin Centennial will feature songs from the book, from Bessie Smith to Billie Holiday to Charlie Parker. Bobby Sanabria’s Quarteto Ache’ will perform with guest vocalist Antoinette Montague.
Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin
Saturdays, 12-1:30p: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, & 17
– James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center, 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Mondays, 7-8:30p: July 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, & 19
– BAAD/Bronx Academy of Art & Dance, 2474 Westchester Ave
Tuesdays, 7-8:30p: July 23, 30, August 6, & 13
– on Zoom
Going to Meet the Man, published in 1965, is a collection of eight short stories that cover many topics related to anti-Black racism in American society: African-American–Jewish relations, the creative process, criminal justice, drug addiction, jazz, sexuality, and white supremacy.
WONDERLAND:
CURIOUS NATURE
May 18th through October 27th from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Special Ticket Required
It’s unbelievable, it’s unfamiliar, it’s NYBG like never before! Head down the rabbit hole as Wonderland: Curious Nature transforms the Garden through the sights, settings, and scents of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland—and step into a botanical experience that grows curiouser and curiouser along the way. You’ll choose your own adventure as you fall deeper into our otherworldly gardens, mind-bending contemporary artworks, and gallery exhibitions filled with wonderfully weird marvels, and see the Garden through Alice’s playful and curious eyes.
Join us for fantastical tea parties, immerse yourself in thousands of colorful Victorian flowers, meet some of Wonderland’s fanciful and familiar characters, and go a little mad with us in this world of wild imagination!
Spanning spring, summer, and fall of 2024, this major exhibition celebrates a tale treasured the world over. It’s sure to tease your senses, and you’re invited to be part of the story. Won’t you join us for tea?
NYBG FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays, May 22nd through October 23rd from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Voted one of the top 10 farmers markets in NYC by TimeOut New York!
The annual NYBG Farmers market season is here with fresh local food! Visit and enjoy a variety of locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, and other specialty items. Curated by Market Director Pascale Le Draoulec, the NYBG Farmers Market boasts 20 rotating vendors each week with 2 featured farms: Fino Farms and Fresh Meadow Farm. Make your weekly produce shopping a delightful experience with local fare and live music. Learn more below!
NYRR Open Run
Every Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Entrance – Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.
Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” 205-acre Soundview Park is located where the Bronx River opens into the East River. This urban green space is filled with grassy baseball and soccer fields, a cricket pitch, basketball courts, a running track, walking/biking paths, picnic fields, and more! With its extensive views of the water, Soundview Park celebrates the beauty of both the Bronx and East Rivers. The back part of our Open Run course has beautiful views of the Bronx River waterfront for participants to enjoy!
Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing
Saturday, August 24th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Soundview Amphitheatre in Soundview Park
Our free archery and axe throwing class is a bullseye! Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows, foam axes and soft targets. All equipment will be provided. Archery is limited to participants ages 8 and older, while the foam axe throwing is open to all ages! Enter at Rosedale Avenue and Leland Avenue.
Free Family Activity Day at Van Cortlandt House Museum
Saturday, August 3rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park
Join us for free family activity days at Van Cortlandt House Museum this summer!
Make corn husk dolls, beeswax candles, thaumatropes, or herb sachets to take home!
Solo Acoustic Guitar Concert with Carlos Pavan at Van Cortlandt House Museum
Friday, August 9th from 6:30pm t0 7:30pm
Location: Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park
Born in Argentina and living in New York since 2000, composer Carlos Pavan combines tango/folklore rhythms with jazz & classical concepts. He studied with maestros Jorge Morel, Dave Smey (Brooklyn Conservatory) and Pablo Ziegler (A. Piazzolla’s pianist). Carlos has recorded four albums with his works including string quartet, chamber ensemble and trio concertante.
This is a FREE event which will be held indoors, but seats are limited so pre-registration is suggested.
Brilliance of Seeds and Weeds
Saturday, August 17th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday, August 18th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds
Location: Meet at Wave Hill House
What do you know about seeds and weeds? Let’s use plant parts as materials to make paper and learn more about germination and the seed dispersal process.
At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater; all ages welcome.
Registration not required.
Photography Portrait Sessions with artist Ruben Natal-San Miguel
Saturday, August 3rd from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Tickets: Free with admission to the grounds
Location: on the grounds
Wave Hill invites you to a fine art photo portrait session with exhibiting artist Ruben Natal-San Miguel on Sat, Aug 3 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. This session is organized as part of the solo photography exhibition Ruben Natal-San Miguel: Nature Finds a Way, in Wave Hill House, and Perfect Trouble: Queering Natureculture, at Glyndor Gallery.
The exhibition Nature Finds a Way brings together portraits, with a particular focus on the Bronx, showcasing individuals in both real and synthetic nature. Through these images, Natal-San Miguel challenges aesthetic and cultural norms by foregrounding the diverse tapestry of urban life, and how city dwellers both seek and are affected by nature in their lives. The group exhibition Perfect Trouble: Queering Natureculture presents the work of artists who both challenge the way nature is used to uphold standards of normativity and recognize that the nature-culture divide, and other theoretical binaries, are arbitrary.
Visitors are invited to have their fine art photo portrait taken by Ruben Natal-San Miguel on the grounds of Wave Hill. Each sitter will receive a free high-resolution image file of their portrait, emailed to participants at a later date.
Creative Art Family Edition
Sunday, August 11th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Sunday, August 25th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: Multi-Use Room in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Participants are welcome to explore the arts through different mediums including collage, painting, and drawing. All family members are welcome.
Did you know that Great Performances is headquartered in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx? We love being a part of the Bronx community, supporting other Bronx-based companies, and giving back to our community.
Summer months and Gazpacho have an eternal bond. We all love chilled soup in summer. So here is a recipe of Gazpacho. Tomatoes are at their best this season so chilled Gazpacho not only fills you but cools you down. We had our signature Gazpacho at 550 Madison made from Katchkie Tomatoes, and it has been the customers favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 kg ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 200 grams cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 150 grams bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 100 grams onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 50 grams stale bread, crusts removed (optional, for thicker consistency)
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 500 ml cold water (adjust for desired consistency)
- Optional garnishes: diced cucumber, bell pepper, croutons, fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables. Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion into small pieces. Place them in a large bowl.
- Blend the Soup. In a blender or food processor, add the chopped vegetables, minced garlic, and stale bread (if using). Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to do this in batches.
- Adjust Consistency. While blending, gradually add cold water until you reach your desired consistency. Some prefer gazpacho thicker, while others like it more liquidy.
- Chill. Transfer the blended gazpacho to a large bowl or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
- Serve. Stir the gazpacho before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls or glasses. Garnish with diced cucumber, bell pepper, croutons, and fresh herbs if desired. Serve chilled, ideally on a hot summer day.
This is not your everyday watermelon salad – although we bet you’ll want to eat it every day! Pickling the watermelon rinds is a great way to use all parts of the watermelon, and the sweet and tangy pops of flavor are a perfect way to balance the sweetness of the tomatoes and watermelon in the salad.
You can prepare most of the salad the day before your barbeque or event and the pickled rinds will benefit from an overnight soak. Just before your event, toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and get ready for compliments!
Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Pickled Watermelon Rinds, Gooseberry, Coconut Basil Vinaigrette, and Tajín Salt
Ingredients:
For the Salad
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups heirloom tomatoes, sliced or cubed
- 1/2 cup gooseberries, halved
- Pickled watermelon rinds (recipe below)
- Tajín seasoning, for finishing
For the Pickled Watermelon Rinds
- 1 cup watermelon rinds, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns (optional)
For the Coconut Basil Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickled Watermelon Rinds. In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. If using, add mustard seeds and peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the watermelon rinds to the boiling mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the rinds cool in the pickling liquid. Once cooled, transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least an hour (preferably overnight).
- Make the Coconut Basil Vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chopped basil, lime juice, honey or agave nectar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Salad. In a large bowl or on a serving platter, combine the cubed watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, and halved gooseberries. Add the pickled watermelon rinds. Drizzle the coconut basil vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Finish and Serve. Sprinkle Tajín seasoning over the salad just before serving for a tangy and spicy finish.
We had an especially colorful and delicious pride this year! Although we celebrate diversity throughout the year, we pull out the stops during the months honoring the various groups.
We kicked off Pride with special request from our team at Trinity, which became the décor across our venues during Pride. Our celebrations included several events across New York including First Saturday at Brooklyn Museum, events at Asia Society, and at Rockefeller University.
Decorating for Pride
by Alexander Belmont, Venue Merchandising Manager
From free gender affirming haircuts for local high school students, to hosting a queer prom each year, Kenya came to me with the desire for Trinity Cafe’s seasonal decor to reflect the dedication Trinity Church Wall Street has towards the LGBTQIA+ community. While putting up the window decor, a repurpose of photo booth props and a large vintage hued rainbow garland, the installation enticed pedestrians to walk up to the window and peek through to discover what was inside a building they had glazed over times before. The rainbow of colors summer succulents come in presented a neat opportunity to create small floral designs representing each individual pride flag to fully encompass inclusivity. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am proud to be able to work with an organization that is just as excited for pride as I am.
Rockefeller University Pride Celebration
Location: Rockefeller University, New York, NY
Guest Count: 250
Date: June 28, 2024
Event Planner: Jessi Owens, Catering Director, The Rockefeller University
Each year, The Rockefeller University hosts a Pride Celebration for it’s students, faculty and staff. It’s a fun, interactive gathering for all and included a photobooth, a swag station where folks could decorate a hat with Pride-themed and self-identifying pins, a rainbow-themed dessert table, and a drag show hosted by New York’s own Jaclynn Hyde!
Following the fabulous performance, dessert stations of grilled-to-order s’mores and Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream remained open as guests danced the night away to the beats of Rockefeller University’s own DJ Marlin.
Special thanks to Broadway Party Rentals who custom made the buffet screens that were thoughtfully designed to reflect the Pride flag.
It was a fun, festive, and colorful event!
Pride Celebration Menu
America BBQ Station
Beef Brisket classic bbq
Carolina Chicken mustard bbq
Beer Bratwurst spicy mustard
Grilled Tempeh blueberry bbq
Sweet Potato & Scallion Salad
Classic Cole Slaw
Mac & Cheese Bites
Latin Seafood Station
Classic Seafood Paella Spanish yellow rice, seasonal shellfish and mollusks
Salmon Ceviche
Vegetable Tamales
Chili Bean Salad
Tostones
Brazilian Steakhouse
Peri Peri Grilled Chicken
Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
Grilled Top Sirloin chimichurri
Vegan Chimichurri Sausage
Brazilian Style Chopped Salad romaine, green olives, tomatoes, red peppers, fresh herbs, lime vinaigrette
Brazilian Cheese Bread
Desserts
Rockin’ Dots birthday cake, cotton candy, banana split, rainbow ice
S’Mores classic, cookies n cream, reeses, mint
Rainbow Dessert Table
Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats
Rainbow Popcorn
Madeleines
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Funfetti Cake Pops
Funnel Cakes
Leo Bar Happy Hour Celebrating Pride Month
Venue: Leo Cafe at Asia Society
Guest Count: 250
Date: June 20, 2024
Event Planner: Karla Jovel, Event Director
Asia Society and The Human Rights Campaign celebrated LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with a special Leo Bar Happy Hour event on June 20. A fabulous evening of networking featured a special performance by actor, singer, and producer Lora Nicolas Olaes.
Following the program, guests enjoyed music by DJ Kai Song along with cocktails and snacks, and were invited to check out Asia Society’s current exhibition, COAL + ICE.
We created two specialty cocktails for the event:
Out & Proud Cocktail
aperol, tequila, pineapple, elderflower syrup
Out & Proud Zero Proof Mocktail
pineapple, grenadine, club soda, butterfly pea
June is one of our favorite months for many reasons: our produce comes in from the farm and we distribute our first CSA shares, love is in the air as we celebrate couples getting married, and many of our partners hold their annual galas.
From idyllic garden settings and iconic stages, they run the gamut from hands-on creative workshops to legendary performances. Below we share some of the incredible galas our cultural partners hosted in June.
Wave Hill Spring Gala
Location: Wave Hill Public Garden, The Bronx, NY
Number of Guests: 150
Date: May 30, 2024
Event Planner: Linda Abbey
Wave Hill held its annual Spring Gala on May 30, honoring Tom de Witte, the Netherlands-based international landscape designer and kicking-off the creation of their new meadow.
Guests began their evening with cocktails and pass hors d’oeuvres on the lawn accompanied by a live jazz trio before heading to Wave Hill House for dinner and the presentation followed by a live auction. A special touch was the centerpieces of Wave Hill Mini Meadows that served as a preview of the meadow to come. Plants were selected by Wave Hill’s Director of Horticulture, Cathy Deutsch and hand crafted by Cathy, the gardeners, and the John Nally interns.
Veteran planner and one of the first people to work at Great Performances, Linda Abbey and her team created a beautiful experience for the guests with a variety of our most popular hors d’oeuvres for the cocktail reception on the lawn, perfectly paired with delicious libations from Tobalá, a local Mexican restaurant who provided El Mero Mero cocktail (mezcal, cucumber, tepache, serrano) and a zero proof mocktail, the Margarita de Jamaica (seedlip, hibiscus, lime).
To support Wave Hill and learn more about the gala, click the link here:
Butlered Hors d’Oeuvres
Spicy Thai Chicken red endive
Boneless Lambchop
Carrot Tartare Cup
Peruvian Potato Cup comte fondue
Tuna in a Birds Nest
Pepper Crusted Beef Filet
Seated Dinner
First Course
Spring Vegetable Mosaic
Entree
Seared Atlantic Cod asparagus, spring peas, carrots, marble potatoes, lemon pistou
Dessert
Lemon Violet Semifreddo blueberry compote, violet foam, raspberry sauce, hibiscus meringue, lemon-blackberry semifreddo
Gluten Free Blackout Cake Redux chocolate cremeux, malted milk chocolate custard, gluten free devil’s food cake, blackout chocolate glaze, sugar beet gel
Location: Apollo Theater, New York, NY
Number of Guests: 500
Date: June 11, 2024
Event Planner: Amanda DiUglio
The Apollo Theater celebrated “90 years of years of black culture, creative and community” at its spring benefit on June 10. Hosted by comedian and actress Kym Whitley, the organization raised over $3 million during its celebration which honored music legend Kenneth “Babyface” Edmond and USHER. Fat Joe and Kwanza Jones presented Babyface with The Apollo’s inaugural Legacy Award after being inducted into The Apollo’s Walk of Fame the previous day. USHER was presented with the Icon Award, presented by The Apollo President and CEO Michelle Ebanks and Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes.
Notable attendees included Andra Day, Ava Duvernay, Bevy Smith, Doug E. Fresh, Ariana DeBose, Susan Kelechi Watson, Reverend Al Sharpton, Governor Kathy Hochul, Kara Young, Leon, Malik Yoba, Nikole Hannah Jones, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Tonya Lewis Lee, Janai Nelson, Kwanza Jones, Sherrese Clarke- Soares, and more.
Senior Event Director – and longtime planner of events at The Apollo – Amanda Di’Uglio, collaborated with The Apollo team to create a menu that captured the spirit of the event and the bounty of the season. We also partnered with local favorite, Charles Pan Fried Chicken to present stations featuring his most popular dishes; and shared tasting plates from notable local restaurants, Angel of Harlem, FIELDTRIP, and Vinateria.
To support the Apollo Theater and learn more, become a member at the link here: Membership (apollotheater.org)
Butlered Hors d’Oeuvres
Hudson Valley Succotash Tart sunchoke puree, crispy kale
Mushroom Mole Taco radish, lime, onion, cilantro, sesame seeds
Deviled Quial Eggs smoked paprika
Tamari Ginger Tuna Poke crisp sesame tuile
Maryland Crab Cake Chesapeake remoulade
Andouille Sausage Pigs in a Blanket creole mustard
Steakhouse Bite pepper beef filet, potato, gruyere creamed spinach, horseradish
Chef’s Station 1
Charles Pan Fried Chicken
Lightly Smoked Cedar Planked Salmon
Tomato, Mozzarella, & Basil Salad
Grilled Mexican Corn Salad grated cotija cheese, chipotle aioli, cilantro, fresh ground chile
Tuscan Kale Caesar Salad parmesan, hand torn croutons, capers, Caesar dressing
Smoked Gouda Cornbread
Cheddar Cheese Twice Baked Mini Potatoes
Chef’s Station 2
Charles Pan Fried Chicken BBQ Chicken
Braised Short Ribs red wine reduction glaze, gremolata
Grilled Corn & Heirloom Tomato Succotash summer squash, zucchini, lima beans, basil, lemon vinaigrette
Maple Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Vegetarian Chopped Wedge Salad romaine, blue cheese mousse, sundried tomato, mushroom, chive, afilla cress
Cheddar Biscuits
Green Asparagus Salad morels, peas, pea tendrils, black truffle sherry vinaigrette
Passed Tasting Plates
Angel of Harlem Shrimp & Grits
Fieldtrip Short Rib & Carolina Rice Bowl collard greens, coriander roasted carrots, comeback sauce, parsley, marigolds
Vinateria Beetroot Campanelle Pasta artichoke, mushroom dill pesto sauce
Dessert
Banana Pudding Cups
Chocolate Chip Cookie & Vanilla Milkshake Shot
Key Lime Tartlet
Flourless Chocolate Cake Bites
Blackberry Cheesecake
Powerhouse Arts Community Day
Location: Powerhouse Arts, Gowanus, Brooklyn
Number of Guests: 1,000+
Date: June 15, 2024
Event Planner: Morgan Golumbuk
Powerhouse Arts – the dynamic and exciting “factory for art and ideas” in Gowanus, Brooklyn – is a brilliant purpose-built facility for art and fabrication professionals and educators with dedicated spaces for fabrication, studios, and community and private events.
On June 15 they held their Community Day, a family-friendly, age-inclusive event across three floors in their facility. Attendees were able to participate in hands-on workshops, demonstrations, screenings, and conversations with PHA creators and partners. The afternoon also included performances in the loft and an exhibit of Brooklyn College MFA students’ theses.
Read more about the event here: Powerhouse Arts Community Day
Senior Event Director and resident travel foodie, Morgan Golumbuk, created a fun grab-and-go menu that all could enjoy.
Afternoon Snacks
Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Blue Corn Chips
Peach & Habanero Salsa with Plantain Chips
Pita Chips with Charred Eggplant Dip
Root Vegetable Chips with Caramelized Onion Dip
Carrot Sticks with Hummus
Muffaletta salami, ham, provolone, jardiniere, tomato aioli
Vegetable Muffaletta grilled seasonal vegetables, basil pesto, jardiniere tapenade spread, provolone, mozzarella
Pesto Grilled Chicken Caprese Mozzarella, Tomato, Arugula
Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
Flourless Mocha Brownie Bites
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Caramoor Gala
Location: Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, Katonah, NY
Number of Guests: 375
Date: June 22, 2024
Event Planner: Amanda DiUglio
Caramoor celebrated their 10-year collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 22. During the event, they honored Wynton Marsalis, a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Over the course of the evening, guests gathered for cocktails on the lawn before proceeding to the Venetian Theater where they enjoyed a concert by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis. Dinner in the Gala Tent on Friends Field followed the concert.
Senior Event Director – and frequent visitor to Caramoor in her role as our resident wedding expert – Amanda DiUglio worked closely with the Caramoor team, pulling inspiration from Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center to create a special menu celebrating the roots of jazz.
Caramoor Gala Menu
Butlered Hors d ‘Oeuvres
Maque Choux Bites
Carrot Mousse Tarts
Pecan Crusted Pimento Cheese Balls
Deviled Quail Eggs
Mini Crawfish Salad Po Boy
Shrimp & Grits
Andouille Sausage Pigs in a Blanket
Cajun Rubbed Lab Chop
Reception Station
Steamed Shrimp
Raw Wellfleet and Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell
Little Neck Clams on the Half Shell
Remoulade, Classic Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Horseradish, Tabasco Sauce, Lemon Wedges
Dinner
Great Performances Signature Bread Basket
Sea Island Pea Hummus crisp spring vegetables, smoked paprika oil, fresh herbs, low country rice shards
Field Green Salad sugar snap peas, red and green strawberries, watermelon radish, mint, creamy buttermilk dressing
Tasso Spiced Short Rib cast iron mac & cheese, braised green beans
Vegan Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers
Dessert Station
Banana Pudding Cups
Bourbon Pecan Diamonds
Chocolate Pretzel Caramel Tartlet
Golden Pistachio Praline Chocolate Truffle
Turtle Brownie
Miniature Ice Cream Cones
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes
TEEN TAKEOVER:
AT THE BOILING POINT
Friday, July 19th at 6:00pm
Location:Apollo Stages at The Victoria
Tickets: Free with RSVP
Curated by Apollo Theater Academy high school interns and produced by the Apollo Apprentices, Teen Takeover is an annual summer event that brings together young NYC artists to share and celebrate creativity.
ChinaFile Presents: Peter Hessler’s ‘Other Rivers: A Chinese Education’
Wednesday, July 17th from 6:30pm t0 8:00pm
Tickets: $8 Members, $15 Nonmembers
Join ChinaFile for an evening with author Peter Hessler to discuss his new book, Other Rivers: A Chinese Education. Hessler will be in conversation with National Public Radio’s Asia Editor, Vincent Ni.
Book sales and signing will follow the discussion.
In Other Rivers, Hessler uses his inside view of China’s education system as a vehicle to examine the country’s past, present, and future.
In 1996, when he first arrived in China, almost all of the people in Hessler’s classroom were first-generation college students. They typically came from large rural families, and their parents, subsistence farmers, could offer little guidance as their children entered a brand-new world. By 2019, when Hessler arrived at Sichuan University, he found a very different China, as well as a new kind of student—an only child whose schooling was the object of intense focus from a much more ambitious cohort of parents. At Sichuan University, many young people had a sense of irony about the regime but mostly navigated its restrictions with equanimity, embracing the opportunities of China’s rise. But the pressures of extreme competition at scale can be grueling, even for much younger children—including Hessler’s own daughters, who gave him an intimate view into the experience at their local school.
Sky Islands by Susie Ibarra
Thursday, July 18th and Saturday, July 20th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Tickets: $30 Nonmembers, $20 Members
Join us for the world premiere of Filipinx composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra’s Sky Islands, a musical tribute to our rich and fragile ecosystems inspired by the distinct rainforest habitats of Luzon, Philippines. The piece is composed for Ibarra’s eight-piece music ensemble, including the Extended Filippino Talking Gong Ensemble with Claire Chase on flute, Alex Peh on piano, and Levy Lorenzo and Ibarra on percussion, joined by the four-member Bergamot Quartet comprising violinists Ledah Finck and Sarah Thomas, violist Amy Huimei Tan and cellist Irène Han. The piece features the interlocking rhythms and melodies of Philippine Northern style bamboo, gong, and flute music, performed on new sound sculptures of gong metals titled Floating Gardens. Sky Islands is commissioned by Asia Society, with support from Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University, NYSCA, and NYFA Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Artists Grants.
Sky Islands is a musical call to action, drawing awareness to dwindling biodiversity, changing climate and global community practices. This program is part of the COAL + ICE exhibition and series of programs at Asia Society, Feb. 13-Aug. 11, 2024, designed to provoke thought and action on climate change.
Pints and Prints: Hiroshige and Murakami
Thursday, July 18th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tickets: $35 and include after-hours admission to Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote.
Grab a brew and create your own art prints with Japanese gyotaku techniques, inspired by Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). This workshop is led by teaching artist Sato Yamamoto.
Summer Jazz: Patsy Grant
Sunday, July 28th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Lobby, 1st Floor (rain location: Auditorium, 3rd Floor)
Tickets: Free and open to the public
Stop by the Museum’s lobby for performances by some of the city’s best musicians. July’s concert features Patsy Grant, a soulful song interpreter cherished in the Brooklyn jazz world for her spirited performances. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America.
Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks
Westchester Symphonic Winds
Curt Ebersole, conductor/music director
Shelén Hughes, soprano
César Andrés Parreño, tenor
Thursday July 4th at 8:00pm
Tickets: start at $89
Caramoor’s Independence Day fireworks show returns this summer! The Westchester Symphonic Winds, joined by alumni soloists from our Schwab Vocal Rising Stars program, perform a selection of works that pay tribute to America’s independence including rousing renditions of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. This evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display on the Caramoor grounds.
Concert on the Lawn:
René Marie & Experiment In Truth
Jump in the Line: The Music and Life of Harry Belafonte
Presented in Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Thursday July 18th at 7:00pm
Tickets: $59 Adult, $29 Child
This concert, led by René Marie on vocals, intersperses the most beloved calypso selections of Harry Belafonte with lesser-known facts about his use of music to effect social change. Each musical selection (arrangements by trumpeter Etienne Charles) is curated to engage the hearts and minds of both long-time fans of Belafonte and more recent acolytes.
CHARLES MCPHERSON 85TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, July 18th through Sunday, July 21st
Tickets: start at $25
Loved for his fierce devotion to bebop as an entry point for boundless exploration, legendary saxophonist and composer Charles McPherson celebrates his 85th birthday at Dizzy’s Club. Assembling his long running all-star quintet of swinging and creative improvisers, the master artist shares new music from his recent live release Reverence, an album that pays homage to his mentor, the late Barry Harris, plus selections from the long arc of his storied career as a leader and a first-call collaborator. Don’t miss this historic event!
JON FADDIS QUARTET
Thursday, July 25th through Sunday, July 28th
Tickets: start at $25
Join us at Dizzy’s Club for trumpet player and composer Jon Faddis’ annual birthday celebration! An electrifying performer, inspiring educator, and dedicated instrumentalist, Faddis brings together a fierce lineup of musical individualists. When these artists come together, the conversation heats up and the music takes off. Blistering solos, beautiful melodies, and an energetic interactivity teeming with spontaneity and nuance delight listeners of all ages.
First Friday
Friday, July 5th from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
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.
1-7:00pm: Drop-in Woodblock Printing
2-3:30pm: Monotype Printing Workshop
3-4:30: In-Person Vibrant Verbal Description Tour
5-7pm: Barbie Movie Screening with ASL Interpretation & Audio Description
7-8pm: Kinetic Light Dance Performance
Poster House Block Party
Saturday, July 13th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Tickets: FREE!
Celebrate Poster House’s fifth anniversary at our annual Block Party! Enjoy free admission, tours, music and dance performances, print and poster-making activities, children and family workshops, and much more all day long! With a full slate of activations and performances, there’s something for everyone! Stay tuned for a full lineup of events, and be sure to RSVP to be the first to receive exciting updates.
Sunset Wednesdays 2024
Wednesday, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Great Lawn; Rain Site: Armor Hall
Tickets: Premium admission 4–8PM: $15/adults; $10/students/seniors; $6/children 6-18; FREE/members and children under 6
Named by Time Out as one of the top “10 under-the-radar cultural experiences in NYC,” Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings four exciting performances Wednesday evenings in July to our Great Lawn. Pack a picnic and bring your favorite blanket or chair for an unforgettable summer evening as the sun sets over the Hudson.
July 10: Nicole Zuraitis
July 17: Twisted Pine
July 24: Edmar Castañeda
July 31: The Missing Element featuring The Beatbox House
Summer Meditation and Sun Prints
Sunday, July 14th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: on the Grounds
Tickets: $55; including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill members save 10%
Join artist and wellness instructor Sara Hart for a summer afternoon in the garden combining art, nature and wellness. Connect to the garden through guided and seated walking meditations along our shady pathways and quiet nooks as you slow down and discover the beauty of nature around you. Then practice the technique of sun printing as you create beautiful and unique prints of natural materials on paper using the energy of the summer sun. This workshop is a perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and mindfulness practices. All are welcome! No art or meditation experience required. Moves indoors in case of rain.
CITYPICKLE AT WOLLMAN RINK
Projected Opening May 1st
Open Daily from 8:00am to 9:00pm
Court rentals, clinics, open play, special events…we have you covered.
We welcome all levels, from beginners to elite players.
Come play on our 14 courts, the largest pickleball offering in the Northeast!