Community Events in the Bronx: June 20th – 26th

June 20th

WAVE HILL: SUNSET WEDNESDAYS – LIVE MUSIC ON THE GREAT LAWN: THE BRAIN CLOUD

A fearless, genre-smashing Western Swing Band, The Brain Cloud encompasses everything from ragtime jazz to Appalachian old-time fiddling, led by the talented multi-instrumentalist Dennis Lichtman and prodigious vocalist Tamar Korn. Sunset Wednesdays take place rain or shine! In case of inclement weather concerts will be moved indoors. Event starts: 7pm. Wave Hill is located at West 249th St. & Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471.  For more information please go to www.wavehill.org. Or call (718) 549-3200.

BRIDGEFIELD CIVIC CENTER: BOOK SIGNING

You are invited to join us for the Book Signing Event of Lyrical Bondage By Pauline Hightower to be held at Bridgefield Civic Center located at 3551 Laconia Ave, Bronx, NY 10469. Event starts at 5pm. For more information please go to www.lyricalbondage.com.

June 21st

PELHAM BAY PARK: NYRR OPEN RUN

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses are between 2.5 and 3 miles long. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, and dogs. All are welcome! Event starts at7pm. Meet at Sweetgum Playground in Pelham Bay Park located at Bruckner Expressway & Wilkinson Ave, Bronx, NY 10473. For more information please go to www.open run.nyrr.org.

BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM: MUSIC MUSIC NEW YORK

Make Music New York is NYC’s largest one-day free celebration of music. BPMM is joining the fun by participating in this unique music holiday, in which music makers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds take center stage through live performances in outdoor public spaces across all five boroughs. Participants are encouraged to perform on BPMM’s Sing for Hope piano that day from 11am to 5pm. Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is located at 895 Shore Road in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY 10464. For more information please go to www.bpmm.org. Or call (718) 885-1461.

NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PAIGE FRASER FOUNDATION

You are cordially invited to a cocktail party and dance performance to be held at the New York Academy of Medicine located at 1216 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029. Event starts at 6:30 pm. Business attire required. For more information please go to www.thepaigefraserfoundation.org. Or call (917) 224-4351.

June 22nd

WILLIAMSBRIDGE OVAL RECREATION CENTER: BRONX ARTS ENSEMBLE PRESENTS PETER BRAININ AND THE LATIN JAZZ WORKSHOP

Latin Jazz with Peter Brainin and the Latin Jazz Workshop is a native of the Bronx, saxophonist, and composer. Mr. Brainin is a Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artist who has performed at major concert venues. Concert starts at 6:30 pm Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center is located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467.For more information please go to www.bronxartsensemble.org. Or call (718) 601-7399.

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES! SALUTE TO THE CRESCENT CITY – NEW ORLEANS AT 300

In celebration of the Crescent City’s 300th Anniversary, this salute explores the marriage of traditions and the cultural diversity that established New Orleans as the birthplace of jazz. Event starts at 7pm (Doors open 5pm). New York is located at 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458. For more information please go to www.nybg.org. Or call (718) 817-8700.

OWEN F. DOLEN PARK: MOVIES UNDER THE STARS – LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker’s (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Event starts at 8pm. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Owen F. Dolen Park is located at 2551 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461. For more information please call (718) 430-1825.

June 23rd

ST. JAMES PARK: JUMPSTART TO SUMMER

Jumpstart to Summer is fun literacy celebration to kick off the summer months! This event highlights the importance of family and community involvement for a child’s academic and life-long success.This free event will include literacy activities, community resources, and free literacy giveaways for children and families. Event starts at 1pm.St. James Park is located at 2530 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468.For more information please send you an email to luisana.segu@jstart.org.

WILLIAMSBRIDGE OVAL: SUMMERSTAGE – THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMER RECITAL SERIES

Rising stars Gerard Schneider, Gabriella Reyes de Ramírez, and Adrian Timpau perform a program of favorite opera arias and duets. Concert starts at 3pm. Williamsbridge Oval is located at Bainbridge Ave & Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. For more information please call (718) 543-8672. This program is sponsored by the City Parks Foundation and is part of their SummerStage Series.

CROTONA PARK: MOVIES UNDER THE STARS – MOANA AT CROTONA

Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film. Moana! An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Event starts: 8pm. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Crotona Park is located at 1700 Crotona Ave, Bronx, NY 10457. For more information please call (718) 430-1825.

June 24th

WAVE HILL: FAMILY ART PROJECT – BUTTERFLY HABITAT HATS

See them and sketch them flying among the meadow grasses or on the butterfly bush in Wave Hill’s Flower Garden. Learn about the life cycle of local butterfly species and the conditions they need in order to survive. Then make a richly textured butterfly-habitat hat filled with flowers and insects in an active landscape. Event starts at 10am. Wave Hill is located at West 249th St. & Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471. For more information please go to www.wavehill.org. Or call (718) 549-3200.

BARTOW-PELL MANSION MUSEUM: A FLOOR APART, A WORLD AWAY

Please join us for a presentation by Margaret Lynch-Brennan, PhD, author of The Irish Bridget: Irish Immigrant Women in Domestic Service in America, 1840–1930, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception for Bartow-Pell’s new interpretive space on the third floor. Event starts: 2pm. Light refreshments will be served. Registration requested. Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is located at 895 Shore Road in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY 10464. For more information please go to www.bpmm.org. Or call (718) 885-1461.

MORRIS YACHT CLUB: CANDICE’S SICKLE CELL FUND PRESENTS BIANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

Candice’s Sickle Cell Fund was established to help alleviate the financial pressures of college-bound students with sickle cell disease by providing three scholarships in the amount of $1500 annually. We tutor students that are behind in their class work due to extensive hospitalizations. In order to achieve our goal, our fundraising efforts are ongoing. Event starts at1pm. Morris Yacht Club in City Island is located at 25 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464. For more information please go to www.candicessicklecellfund.org.

June 25th

KINGSBRIDGE LIBRARY: AVOIDING SCAMS AND FRAUD WORKSHOP

Statistics show that criminals scam victims out of billions of dollars every year using various types of fraudulent activities. Avoid becoming a victim yourself. Learn how to recognize the tricks of a con artist and the tell-tale warning signs of a scam. Event starts at 1pm. Kingsbridge Library is located at 291 West 231st, St, Bronx, NY, 10463. For more information please call (718) 548-5656.

FRANCIS MARTIN LIBRARY: OUTREACH TO HOMELESS SHELTER

Adult librarian visits Susan’s Place, a homeless shelter for physically and mentally fragile women, and hosts an embroidery workshop – semi-weekly basis. Event starts at4pm. Francis Martin Library is located at 2150 University Ave, Bronx, NY 10453. For more information please call (718) 295-5287.

JUNE 30TH

PREGONES THEATER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WE STAY (NOS QUEDAMOS) PRESENTS STAGE GARDEN RUMBA: WHERE ART MEETS GREEN

Free Stage Garden Rumba Live Performance Series  on Saturday June 30th, with visit to Sunshine Garden in the South Bronx. Join us for an afternoon of FREE music, theater, poetry, dance and inspiring conversations with local activists. This Free events will take place rain or shine. It’s an invitation for you and your family to experience some of our boroughs green and underutilized spaces in the company of creative and fearless agents of change. Event starts at 2pm. Bring a Friend! Bring a Hat! Bring your Boogie! Sunshine Garden is located at 1768 Bryant Ave, Bronx, NY 10460. For more information please go to www.pregonesprtt.org.

THE BRONX NIGHT MARKET

A festival of food, craft beverages, local merchants and music to celebrates the global community within our city on Saturday, June 30th. We celebrate the boogie down in all its grit and glory, highlighting the vibrant culinary industry, rich history and the incredibly loyal members of the community that make the Bronx a food mecca for all. Whether you’re in search of unique food items, packaged treats or an authentic recipe passed down for generations. Event starts: 4pm to 9pm at Fordham Plaza, Bronx, NY. No tickets or entry fee, just come hungry!