Arts In My Backyard – Staten Island – June

You can have fun and learn a lot this summer without having to catch the ferry or cross the bridge!  Take beading and weaving workshops, learn to make Tibetan dumplings, experience the 1st Annual Garden Tour, visit the zoo to watch the free film series and whatever you do, don’t miss out on the Midsummer […]

Arts In My Backyard – Queens – June

It’s a great summer to be in Queens. There is just so much to do. You can dance with teen sensation Bombayo or the Brazilian ensemble (Nego Gato), attend free concerts by Ryan Leslie and Jon B at Springfield Park, enjoy the Independance Day party in Flushing or watch the popular play America Nos among […]

Arts In My Backyard – Manhattan – June

The Scottsboro Boys New musical by the team of John Kander and the late Fed Eeb with David • Thompson inspired by the infamous case of American injustice. Where: Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036) • When: First Preview: Oct. 7; Opening: Oct. 31 • Director: Susan Stroman, Choreographer: Susan Stroman • For tickets call: […]

Arts In My Backyard – Brooklyn – June

The FEAST • When: August 27-31st, 6pm everyday • Where: 18th Avenue between 67th Street and 75th Street, Bensonhurst • FREE!!! Tuesdays free at Botanical Gardens Fridays “pay what you wish for the fish” at NY Aquarium in Coney Island Sundays: Family day at Brooklyn Museum Sundays: Free Williamsburg Pool Parties (schedule TBA) Fort Greene […]

Arts In My Backyard – Bronx – June

Dance classes and workshops at BAAD! • Capoiera dance classes with Ginga Mundo. Brazilian Capoiera ritualizes martial arts, African dance and aerobics. • When: Every Saturday 9:30 -11am • Where: BAAD! (Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance): 841 Barretto Street Bronx, NY 10474-5354 • Price: $7 per class • Call 718-842-5223 for more info. Abakua […]