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SO many great NYC events happening this weekend, esp to continue celebrating AAPI in NYC this month. I think it mut be a record for NYC weekend festivals and fairs! Be careful of the weather NYC, rain is forecast all weekend, so double check that events are still happening and bring your umbrella with you!
And now on to this weekend’s cheap and free NYC events:
Saturday May 20, 2023
“Free Silent Yoga & Mindful Movement Class”
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall
“Grand Central Terminal – in partnership with Sputnik Yoga – is offering a trio of movement classes that are free and available for all. The classes that are part of this special day of programming include a dynamic vinyasa yoga experience for all levels; a HIIT-style workout that will provide a total body fitness challenge and a slower-style restorative class to close out the day.”
Cost: Free! For more info and tkts, go here.
“South Jamaica Infinity Garden Ribbon Cutting Event”
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
South Jamaica Infinity Garden, 150-14 115th Drive, Queens
“This is the inaugural event for the opening of the South Jamaica Infinity Garden. Come stop by, meet the garden group, and learn how to get involved!”
Cost: Free!
“AAPI Heritage Month Silent Disco”
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gymnasium (Court) in Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40 Fowler Ave., Queens
“Join Shape Up NYC to help celebrate Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through a silent disco and wellness event at Al Oerter with fitness instructors Masayo and Shizuyo.
The silent disco will be followed by a free health seminar on hypertension/ high blood pressure.
10:00-10:40am – Cardio Dance With Masayo
10:45-11:20am – Zumba with Shizuyo
11:30- 12:00pm – Health Seminar led by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Director.”
Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“520 Shoreline Tour”
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge in Randall’s Island Park
“Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and NYC Department of Planning for an informative and interactive tour along part of the island’s 4.5 miles of coastline. The tour will explore the potential of a brand-new shoreline project to improve coastal resiliency, public access, and recreation along the Harlem River and finish in the beautifully restored Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh. We will delve into the history, ecology, and future of Randall’s Island Park shorelines and community stewardship’s role in helping support a healthy, resilient, and accessible waterfront. Throughout the tour, water quality samples will be taken and we will explore how community stewardship of our coastal resources occurs on the island.”
Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“Cottage Row Curiosities” (This event repeats on the 3rd Saturday of every month between 4/15/2023 and 10/21/2023.)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 RIchmond Terrace, Staten Island
“Shop the Row at Cottage Row Curiosities, a community artisan market at Snug Harbor featuring over fifty Staten Island vendors, plus music, entertainment, food, and more. Enjoy new vendors and attractions on the third Saturday of each month!”
Cost: Free!
“Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking”
Pelham Bay Nature Center in Pelham Bay Park, Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue, Bronx
“Head to Pelham Bay Park and join the Urban Park Rangers to search for animal tracks. Learn how to identify tracks and understand the behavior of animals who call the park their home.”
Cost: Free!
“Dance Workshops: Hip-Hop”
11 a.m.
Hansborough Recreation Center, 35 W 134 Street, Manhattan
“Try out your dance moves in two free hip-hop workshops led by Coco Motion, a New York City native and multidisciplinary artist, dancer, and choreographer. This workshop series is in partnership with New York City Center. Open to adults and seniors.”
Cost: Free!
“Marine Park Alliance Spring Arts & Crafts Showcase”
11 a.m.
Marine Parkway Entrance on Fillmore Avenue in Marine Park, Brooklyn
“Join us near the Marine Parkway entrance on Fillmore Avenue to enjoy the craftsmanship of local artisans and spend some time in your favorite park. It’s a great opportunity to pick up a new decoration for your home or a neat gift for an upcoming occasion!”
Cost: Free!
“17th Annual Dance Parade”
11:30 a.m.
Tompkins Square Park
“New York’s beloved and joyous Dance Parade returns to the streets Saturday May 20, 2023 celebrating its 17th year with 10,000 dancers featuring over 100 unique styles of dance, live bands, and DJs. Headlining a ribbon cutting ceremony will be Grand Marshals: Ronald K. Brown, Natasha Diggs and Elizbeth Streb to kick off the event at 11:45am at 17th Street and Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) at our new starting location.”
Cost: Free!
“Big Truck Day”
12 to 3 p.m.
Paved Lot Behind Icahn Stadium in Randall’s Island Park
“Strap on your seatbelt and get a close-up view of the big trucks that keep New York City clean and safe! Learn how firefighters, garbage truck drivers, and other big truck operators use these vehicles to drive our city forward.
Location: Asphalt Pad.”
Cost: Free!
“LIC Springs”
12 to 5 p.m.
Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, Queens
“LIC Springs! will return to Queens for its 10th year, featuring live music, dance, performances, fitness classes, pop-up activities, outdoor dining and other entertainment and activations for all. There are over 120 local businesses participating, with performances including Irish step, break and flamingo dancing, LEGO robotic coding, massages, along with experiences such as golf, climbing, soccer, pottery throwing demos and outdoor dining…and there are dog-friendly experiences throughout.”
Cost: Free!
“Opening Celebration: Mary Mattingly ‘Ebb of a Spring Tide'”
12 to 5 p.m.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
“Celebrate the opening day of ‘Mary Mattingly: Ebb of a Spring Tide’ with music and seasonal and local culinary offerings at the Park. The event is free, no reservations are required.”
Cost: Free!
“SOUND MIND FESTIVAL: Street Fest For Mental Health + More”
12 to 7 p.m.
2 Wyckoff Avenue, BK
“SOUND MIND FESTIVAL is coming to Brooklyn on Saturday, May 20 and it’s FREE for the first time ever – a day party with a purpose, a creative collaboration between artists, musicians, mental health organizations, and more! Kick off your summer at the ultimate Bushwick festival on the streets and in surrounding venues.
Headlined by IRON & WINE
Full sets from bands Hiss Golden Messenger, Langhorne Slim, KAMAUU and Pom Pom Squad
Dance Parties at HOUSE OF YES
Food and beverage in partnership with SMORGASBURG
Holistic wellness programming including yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound baths, and more
Panels and conversation on topics including Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community and The Importance of Lived Experience
Interactive Art
All Ages.”
Cost: Free!
“South Street Seaport Museum Announces Poets Afloat on the 1885 tall ship Wavertree”
12 p.m.
South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street, Manhattan
“Poets have been invited to participate in micro-residencies aboard ships in New York Harbor, where they have been inspired to write and create poetry while being surrounded by the city’s bustling waters. Now, these poets will gather on the deck of Wavertree for a group reading, sharing their creative works with the audience. This event is free for all to attend, and advance registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of poetry on the high seas!”
Cost: Free! For more info and to get tkts, go here.
“SSOH Tour: Divine New York – Midtown East Showstoppers”
12:30 p.m.
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 7 West 55th Street, Manhattan
“Please join Michael Horowitz and Elizabeth Anne Hartman on one of two tours being offered during the 2023 Sacred Sites Open House.”
Cost: Free! For more info and tkts, go here.
“Dance Africa Community Day” (Rain or Shine)
1 p.m.
BAM, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza (1368 Fulton Street), Brooklyn
“DanceAfrica 2023 kicks off with our annual community welcome. This year’s program celebrates The Billie Holiday Theatre and Restoration’s 26th year participating in DanceAfrica. The event includes performances by special guest artists, current students of the Youth Arts Academy, members of the Pre-Professional Program, and more!”
Cost: Free!
“Free Fruit For All”
1 p.m.
The Glow Community Center, 133-29 41st Ave., Flushing, Queens
“Free Fruit for All is a free public event all about less common seasonal fruits. The artist Harley Spiller aka Inspector Collector will share information and samples of high-quality fruits that are less commonly known – such as Cacao, Longan, Loquat, Mangosteen, Passion Fruit, Rambutan, Wong Pei, et. al. The artist will set up on the sidewalk…and share with passersby his collections of multilingual books about fruit, fruit paring devices, seeds, and sample tastes of tropical fruits. Free Fruit for All will be presented in English with hand-written translations in Cantonese, Fujianese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and Taiwanese. This project is a part of the What Can We Do? micro grant program, presented by Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and is supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Special thanks to Council Members Christopher Marte and Sandra Ung.”
Cost: Free!
“Insect Exploration Hunt”
1 p.m.
Blue Heron Nature Center in Blue Heron Park, 222 Poillon Avenue, Staten Island
“Join the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the park’s looking for insects such as ants, wasps, beetles, butterflies, mantids and many more. Learn more about how great insects are for the environment.”
Cost: Free!
“Instant Shakespeare: ‘Henry VI, Part 3′”
1 p.m.
Bloomingdale Library, 150 West 100th Street, Manhattan
“The Instant Shakespeare Company will be performing a free reading of Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare.”
Cost: Free!
“Walking Tour: Tulips, Roses & Wampum – The Seal of Queens in Flowers”
1 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, Queens
“Join us for a walking tour to explore the botanical heritage of Queens through its Native American, Dutch, and English colonial histories.”
Cost: $10 (inc garden admission), for more info and to get tkts, go here.
“Art Reception for Mauro Carachini: Authorative”
2 to 4 p.m.
Ottendorfer Library, 135 Second Avenue, Manhattan
“Please join us for the closing reception for our current exhibit, Mauro Carachini: Authorative. Meet the artist and learn more about his work. Mauro Carichini studied art in Ravenna, Italy. After training in graphic design, he has been working in visual communication to this day. He has kept a keen interest in all areas of artistic expression. Upon moving to New York City, after living in London, Milan and Barcelona, he has worked on thematic collections of artworks.”
Cost: Free!
“Concert: Bethune Big Band”
2 p.m.
Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, 18 Mount Morris Park West, Manhattan
“Charles Lonny West was the director of the Bethune Senior Center located on 157th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Harlem from 1973 until 2003. He became aware that there were some men who frequently attended the center, having lunch, shooting pool and just hanging out, who were retired jazz musicians, who played with jazz and swing bands in the 20’s through the 50’s–The Big Band Era. Lonny West got these men together and organized and developed the Bethune Big Band. Over time, the band performed at many senior centers across the New York City area. Lonny appointed his brother, Paul, a jazz bassist well known for his work with Dizzy Gillespie and Lee Morgan, to conduct the Bethune Big Band from 2003 to the present. Lonny passed away on June 3, 2018. Paul West continues to keep the band playing as a tribute to its founder, Charles Lonny West. We urge you to come out, bring a friend and experience the music and legacy of the Bethune Big Band.”
Cost: Free!
“Concert Honoring Scott Joplin + Granville T. Woods”
2 p.m.
St. Michael’s Cemetery7202 Astoria Blvd South, East Elmhurst, Queens
“St. Michael’s Cemetery is holding a special event honoring the Great Composer, Scott Joplin, with a free, outdoor ragtime concert. This concert, arranged by Ed Berlin, an expert historian on the life of Scott Joplin, will feature the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra from Baltimore, Maryland. As part of the same event, St. Michael’s will also feature David Head, a world-renowned expert on the life of Granville T. Woods, the famous black inventor.”
Cost: Free!
“Reel to Read Movies: A Woman of Affairs (1928)“
2 p.m.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 455 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
“Greta Garbo stars in this silent melodrama about a reckless girl caught up in a milieu of theft, alcoholism and suicide.
1928 | TV-PG | 96 minutes.”
Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“The World’s Fair Adventure Quest”
2 p.m.
Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
“Join the Rangers for this exciting orienteering and history scavenger hunt adventure using the remaining monuments from the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs in Flushing Meadow Park as the answers to historic clues. Participants will form teams and navigate the park using the clues as their guide as to discover history and gain an new appreciation for Queens’ flagship park.”
Cost: Free!
“Fiber Arts Session at New Madison Harvest Community Garden”
2 p.m.
New Madison Harvest Community Garden, 894 Madison Street, Brooklyn
“Bring your knitting, crochet, or embroidery project (or supplies) and join us at the New Madison Harvest Garden… Come learn, create, and chat! All fiber arts are welcome.”
Cost: Free!
“Gather Around the Campfire”
7 p.m.
Entrance – Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Queens
“Join the Urban Park Rangers for an evening of campfire activities such as stories, songs, and more.”
Cost: Free!
“LITTLEFIELD, WHAT NOW? Celebrating Morrissey’s Birthday & Littlefield’s Anniversary”
8 p.m. (DOORS 7 p.m., SHOW 8 p.m.)
Littlefield, 635 Sackett St, Brooklyn
“Featuring THE SMITHS TRIBUTE NYC! Hosted by Matt Koff (The Daily Show) New Order / Blue Monday Dance Party to follow featuring DJ SUPES BASE and DARKWAVEDISCO!.”
Cost: $25/$30 (inc /+ fees), get tkts here.
“Come Boogie at Crystal Lake’s Soul Night Party”
9 p.m.
Crystal Lake Brooklyn, 647 Grand St., Brooklyn
“Brooklyn’s beloved MC Steve Myers is hosting DJs Yana lil Jerk, Ira Oksman, Terry Dactyl, and Lynne K, all spinning vinyl for retro evening of good tunes and slick moves. Northern Soul is an underground music and dance movement that emerged from Northern England in the 1960s. Dance to rare tracks from an era cherished by soul music lovers. The music starts at 9pm and goes ’til late, so grab a cocktail, a tasty snack from CL’s Bitchn Kitchn, and get into the groove. More information can be found by visiting https://www.instagram.com/crystal_lake_brooklyn.”
Cost: Free!
“Club Nihil: No Return Post Punk Society Basement Party”
10 p.m.
Eris, 167 Graham Ave., Brooklyn
“The original crew who helped create the weekly Club Nihil party are back where it all began in the Eris Evolution basement rooms bringing you a night of goth, post-punk, industrial, and synth pop! Plus come by and Celebrate DJ Negrarose’s birthday!”
Cost: Free!
The FRIENDS OF CHELSEA BLOCK FESTIVAL is today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 20th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenue.”
The “ATLANTIC AVENUE ARTWALK” kicks off today and runs thru Sunday May 28th, 2023 and running “from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront showcasing new and established Brooklyn artists at participating shops galleries salons restaurants and businesses.
This 9-day self-guided ArtWalk 1.5 mile stroll along Atlantic Avenue and its immediate side streets runs through the enchanting historic neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights Cobble Hill Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn. It will also feature special talks demonstrations and weekend street performances. Look for the ArtWalk 2023 Walking Tour Map and Guide.”
The free “Venezuelan Cultural Fest 2023” is today from 2 to 9 p.m. @ the Queens Culture Lab LIC. “A multi-hour celebration of Venezuelan dance, music, clothes, food, beer, plus.”
Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st, 2023
“Sacred Sites Open House” is happening and inc free acce to spiritual pace in NYC, “We are celebrating the social and cultural importance of New York State’s amazing ecclesiastical buildings with this year’s theme Congregations and Communities: 50 Years of Sacred Sites.”
The FREE “Asian Creative Festival 2023” is happening this weekend and “is a space to celebrate AAPI culture and creatives. This year our theme is ‘Be Colorful.’ About the Festival:
The Asian Creative Festival is a 2-day experience during AAPI Heritage Month…hosted by the Asian Creative Foundation. We are combining forces this year to be more colorful, inclusive and reflective of our community. For the first time, we are gathering NYC’s largest AAPI creative organizations, including ACE Pop-Up, Mixed Asian Media, East Side Story and Asian Creative Network to curate the most exciting program for AAPI creatives.”
The NINTH AVENUE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL is happening this weekend 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 9th Avenue (42nd-57th Streets,)
And the free LIC Arts Open Festival self-guided open studios tour/event is happening this weekend.
There’s JapanFes @ Brooklyn Park Slope (5th Ave 9th-10th street) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Come and try the popular Japanese cravings such as Yakitori, Ramen, Takoyaki, Karaage, Gyoza, Yakisoba, and Matcha sweets 🥳 Have you tried all the amazing items yet? At JAPAN Fes, all vendors have exclusive menus created in collaboration with Japan, which are available only on this day 😳🎌”
Sunday May 21st, 2023
“Mishpachah Festival”
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Place, Manhattan
“The Hebrew word Mishpachah means family – we invite you to join ours. The day-long Mishpachah Festival focused on Ashkenazi heritage will celebrate and explore Jewish genealogy, heritage, and immigration with JewishGen, the Museum’s Jewish Genealogical Research Division and other partners. Overlooking the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the stories of Jewish families and experiences around the world through time will converge in New York City at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. The festival will feature music, activities for kids and families, Jewish genealogy lectures, cooking demonstrations, Jewish heritage panels, and more.” Attendees will also be entered for raffle prizes as well.
Cost: Free! For more info and tkts, go here.
“Tycoon Dog Concert“
Old Bandshell Lawn in Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“Tycoon Dog is a seven-piece band that makes fun, family-friendly music touching on rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop, hillbilly country and other vibes. Live and on the radio, they’ve thrilled audiences of all ages throughout the US for over 25 years.
Mark the date and enjoy two sets of FREE musical goodness with plenty of room to frolic, groove, or just relax comfortably with your friends and neighbors.”
Cost: Free!
“SSOH Tour: Divine New York – Lower East Side Landmarked Synagogues”
10:30 a.m.
Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street, Manhattan
“Please join Michael Horowitz and Elizabeth Anne Hartman on one of two tours being offered during the 2023 Sacred Sites Open Housel.”
Cost: Free! For more info and tkts, go here.
“A Wonder Filled Experience – Spring AWE Walk“
11 a.m.
Alley Pond Environmental Center, 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens, Queens
“Take an “Awe” walk in Nature with certified forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo. Nature is one of the 8 Wonders of Life! An “awe walk” is a stroll in which you intentionally shift your attention outward instead of inward. It is awe-inspiring when observed slowly and intentionally. We will explore what inspires awe through invitations offered by your guide. All awe-inspired forest therapy walks end with a ceremonial tea, something that could have been foraged along our walk. Spots are limited.”
Cost: $22, get tkts here.
“Jackson Heights Walking Tour”
11 a.m.
Meet at Manuel de Dios Unanue Triangle on the south side of Roosevelt Avenue at 83rd Street.
“Discover how thoughtful urban planning of a century ago lives on in the streetscape of this famously diverse neighborhood, hear some fun and surprising local lore, and see the unique variety of restaurants and vendors beloved by the city’s foodies.
Adrienne Onofri has been taking groups on explorations for more than 10 years. The long-time Elmhurst resident also wrote Walking Queens: 30 Tours for Discovering the Diverse Communities, Historic Places, and Natural Treasures of New York City’s Largest Borough in 2014.”
Cost: $10, get tkts here.
“Jewish Gangsters Walking Tour“
11 a.m.
Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge Street, Manhattan
“Pickpockets, extortionists, armed robbers, bootleggers, gamblers, and hitmen cropped up not only in the Five Points neighborhood, but also in the growing Jewish Lower East Side. This walking tour tells the story of organized crime in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in New York City, from robbed and torched pushcarts, to illegal whiskey and drugs.”
Cost: $25, get tkts here.
“Summer on the Hudson: Movement Scavenger Hunt”
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Red Shade Plaza in Riverside Park South, Manhattan
“Learn parkour skills and more while you explore Riverside Park South through movement challenges and games designed by The Movement Creative . Return all summer long to complete the ongoing Movement Scavenger Hunt!”
Cost: Free!
“Wildlife Viewing: Diamondback Terrapins”
11 a.m.
Entrance – Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue in Idlewild Park, Queens
“Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Eastern Queens Alliance to search for diamondback terrapins. This is the start of Diamondback terrapin mating season, and identifying where they nest could help protect those nests from poaching and predators. This program will include a hike with an ecology tour, spotting turtles and assist with locating nests.”
Cost: Free!
“Vinegar Hill Community Yard Sale”
12 to 4 p.m.
Vinegar Hill Community Garden, 199 York Street, Brooklyn
“Vinegar Hill Community Garden is holding a neighborhood-wide yard sale to celebrate our 10th anniversary. People can donate items for the garden to sell and keep the proceeds, or people can sell their own items as part of the yard sale for a donation of $25. Drop off items to the garden on May 20th from 10-2.”
Cost: Free!
“Bringing Water to Light: An Artist Workshop Series for Flushing Creek”
1 p.m.
Queens Museum, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
“Please join us for a series of artist-led workshops that will visualize the possibility of daylighting Flushing Creek. Flushing Creek was artificially forced underground at sections into pipes for the construction of the 1939 World’s Fair grounds and now runs beneath and through the center of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Daylighting, or restoring underground portions of a waterway into above ground habitats, has immense benefits for social-ecological health and climate resilience.
Led by artist Jevijoe Vitug, “Indigenize dis Shirt!” is an upcycling T-shirt workshop honoring Flushing Creek. Inspired by the indigenous art of Oceania, whose central motifs are water movements and ocean currents, the workshop aims to develop flowing and wavy design patterns based on the natural form of the hidden waters of Flushing Creek. The workshop is composed of reverse tie dye at the creek site and fabric painting at the museum, followed by a fashion photoshoot at the Unisphere.”
Cost: Free! Get tkts here.
“Stories and Snacks: A Festival of Home Cooking History”
1 to 4 p.m.
The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden149-19 38th Avenue, Flushing
“The Queens Memory Project and the Voelker Orth Museum are partnering for a festival of home cooking in Flushing, Queens.
This inaugural festival is an immersive celebration of food and cultural memory. Activate your senses and connect to the diversity of Queens culinary traditions as you explore the Voelker Orth House and its Victorian garden.
Hear from experts on history and cooking, taste samples from local food vendors, and swap family stories and recipes. See how to preserve a record of your family’s home cooking traditions, and get creative in hands-on family workshops.
Join us to add your stories, heritage, and food traditions to the living history of Queens!”
Cost: “Free and open to all. RSVP here.“
“Mini-Global Mashup: Stride Piano Meets Guinea”
1 p.m.
Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, Queen
“…Flushing Town Hall will welcome renowned jazz pianist Anthony Coleman and the globally recognised balafonist Famoro Dioubaté to take center stage for a unique mashup event!”
Cost: $15, get tkts here.
“Pond Ecology: Freshwater Invertebrates”
1 p.m.
Entrance – East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn
“Dip nets into one of Brooklyn’s only freshwater ponds and learn about the tiny organisms that make up one of the load-bearing strands of a healthy food web.”
Cost: Free!
“Historic New York: Tracks and Trails of Queens”
1 p.m.
Victory Field in Forest Park, Woodlawn Blvd and Myrtle Ave., Queens
“Urban Park Rangers specialize in the interpretation of historic turning points, both natural and man-made, in our city’s long history. Our Historic New York programs highlight the history and architecture of selected neighborhoods or parks. Learn about the abandoned right-of-way of the Long Island Rail Road’s Rockaway Beach Branch. Learn how the LIRR helped shape the modern-day borough of Queens and opened up Long Island over its nearly 200-year history. Learn more about future plans to develop this path throughout the borough.”
Cost: Free!
“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Historic Chinatown Parks and Monuments”
1 p.m.
Entrance – East Broadway & Essex St in Seward Park, Manhattan
“Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will guide you through Chinatown parks, highlighting significant events and commemorations.”
Cost: Free!
“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Chinese Scholar Garden Stewardship and Tour”
1 p.m.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
“Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! Join the Urban Park Rangers and Snug Harbor Cultural Center for a stewardship opportunity in Snug Harbor’s Chinese Scholar’s Garden. Participants will tour the Chinese Scholar’s Garden and while helping to maintain the bioswales surrounding the garden- tools and gardening gloves will be provided.”
Cost: Free!
“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Evergreen Cemetery”
1 p.m.
Evergreen Cemetery Entrance in Highland Park, Bushwick Ave & Conway Street, Queens
“Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! Walk among the beautiful landscaped architecture and explore the connections between the cemetery and New York City’s Asian-American population. Learn about the lives and activism of important Asian-American figures buried in the cemetery.”
Cost: Free!
“Katharine Hepburn Garden Party” (“Rain date May 28, same time.”)
1 to 3 p.m.
Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, Manhattan “South side of East 47th Street between 1st Ave (UN Plaza) and 2nd Avenue. The performance will be in the center of park known as the ‘colonnade performance circle.’”
“Join us to celebrate Katharine Hepburn’s birthday with a garden party in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza featuring FREE music, birthday cake and garden tours. Meet your neighbors, greet city officials and enjoy the unfolding flower parade…This long-standing tradition dates back to 1997 and the park’s reconstruction when the community dedicated the newly designed garden to the celebrated actress and good neighbor who fought to save the trees, sunlight and charming character of Turtle Bay. Ever since, Friends of DHP has organized the event, co-hosted with the Turtle Bay Association.
ENTERTAINMENT: Award-winning vocalist Kimberly Hawkey makes a return appearance with favorites from the Great American Songbook and the Golden Age of Hollywood.”
Cost: Free!
“Tif’s Spiked Lemonade Canned Cocktail Tating”
1 to 4 p.m.
Astor Wines & Spirits, De Vinne Press Building, 399 Lafayette St., Manhattan
“A husband, wife, and daughter team brings character and complexity to the booming category of ready-to-drink cocktails. Their spiked lemonade delivers something truly delicious and distinguished.”
Cost: Free!
“Ralph Ellison Monument 20th Anniversary Celebration”
2 p.m.
Ralph Ellison Plaza, Riverside Dr & W 150th Street, Manhattan
“The Ralph Ellison Memorial Committee commemorates Elizabeth Catlett’s sculpture and the life of Ralph Ellison with a curated line-up of local jazz musicians and poetry.”
Cost: Free!
“Sunday Soirée in the Harlem Rose Garden”
3 p.m.
Harlem Rose Garden, 6 East 129th Street, Manhattan
“Please join us…at the Harlem Rose Garden for a very special performance by the members of the Harlem Chamber Players performing string quartets. All ages are welcome!”
Cost: Free!
The 2nd Annual Asian American Pacific Islanders Cultural Heritage Parade i today at Noon, from 6th Avenue, Manhattan, between 44th Street to 53rd treet AND “The Nepal Day Parade will be taking place from 11 am – 6 pm on Madison Avenue from 38th and 27th Street between Park Avenue South and Fifth Avenue.”
“Kehila Kedosha Janina PRESENTS THE EIGHTH ANNUAL GREEK JEWISH FESTIVAL from 12 to 6 p.m.
The “17th of May Parade/Norwegian Day Parade, is at 1 p.m. today. “Parade starts at Third Avenue from 80th Street and winds up to Fifth Avenue concluding at Leif Ericson Park. [BK]
All weekend…
The Other Art Fair “ART REFRAMED” i happening this eekend: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. “We’ve created something different, and we want you to experience it. We combine affordable and original artworks and 110 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs – and a fully stocked bar. Here, art is for everyone. So why not do something impulsive, get excited, and revel in the creativity? You belong here. Brooklyn Navy Yard, Agger Fish, 63 Flushing Avenue, Building 269. Tkts $14 and up, get them here.
This weekend and beyond…
In case you hadn’t heard (?), the Century 21 department store has reopened donton.
Have you seen “From Depero To Rotella: Italian Commercial Posters Between Advertising and Art,” at the Center for Italian Modern Art? You can until Saturday June 10th, 2023.
“Fresh produce and family farms: Find New York City’s Best Farmers Markets.”
See the “LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY AT CARNEGIE HALL” online here.
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Please note that all NYC events were available @ time of publication.
Apologies for late posting, the Cheap Chick in the City is STILL experiencing some technical issues that are slowing her down 😦
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