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The Bronx celebrates The Boogie Down Fall Fest for Climate, Jobs & Justice at the River Park within the Bronx Park, accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple buses, at 2123 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY 10460, on Oct. 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join elected officials, environmental justice advocates, and community members as they celebrate the Climate, Jobs & Justice Campaign. This family-friendly, non-partisan Bronx Climate Justice Day of Action is intended to celebrate and strengthen community-centered, environmental justice and climate justice action.
The Fest will include a mixture of different activities led by organizations and community leaders such as art activities, workshops, performances, and a discussion about the Climate, Jobs & Justice Package (CJJP), the State legislative proposal for climate action being launched by NY Renews later this month on Nov. 16. The Climate, Jobs & Justice Package is a roadmap to rapidly decarbonize New York, make its communities in The Bronx and beyond healthier and more equitable, ensure a just transition for workers, and help create an accessible green economy for all.
The 21st Annual Fall Festival took place on Oct. 22, 2022.
Flier courtesy of the Jerome Gun Hill BID
Celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31 at Pelham Parkway – Van Nest Library, where a jampacked program that is perfect for everyone in the family awaits! There’s something for everyone at the library, located at 2147 Barnes Ave, The Bronx, NY 10462. Make sure to stop by and take in the fun!
- Movie: “Twitches” showing at 2 p.m.
- Plenty of Panels with @pixtoncomics at 3 p.m.
- Just Dance Halloween Party at 3:30 p.m.
- Halloween themed button-making at 3:30 p.m.
A Block Party celebrating the 40th anniversary of Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation was held on Bronxwood Avenue and Boston Road on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
A Theory 9 Spooky Night event was held at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx, NY 10468 on Oct 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Go to www.khcc-nyc.org for more information.
A District 14 City Council Trunk or Treat event will be held at 2065 Morris Avenue on Oct 31, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call (347) 590-2874 or email district14@council.nyc.gov for more information.
St. Barnabas Hospital Health System and partners are hosting the third annual Trunk and Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
A Kingsbridge Armory workshop will be held at P.S. 340x Annex, located at West 195th Street, Bronx, NY 10468 on Nov 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Annual GadgetPendragon Halloween [indoor] event, which is ongoing since 2005, will be held for local kids on the 6th floor of 33-43 Sedgwick Avenue in Van Cortlandt Village (apartments 6F and 6H) on Monday, Oct. 31, throughout the day at 6F until about 8 p.m., but primarily between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at both apartments. Felicia Ann McNamara is the contact and can be reached on (646) 721 1000 should parents have any questions. (Please leave a message and she’ll call you back.) Ghouls and goblins (kids and adults) are all welcome to come along for some festive fun.
Photo by Felicia Ann McNamara
A Halloween Costume Bash is being held on Mosholu Avenue in North Riverdale on Saturday, Oct. 29. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
A Halloween Celebration will be held on Monday, Oct. 31, at Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt’s (KRVC) office. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Halloween Window Painting Contest
Kiwanis Club of Riverdale hosted its 65th Annual Halloween Window Painting Contest on Saturday, Oct. 22. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Halloween Costume Drive
A Halloween Costume Drive was organized by 4 Bronx Project from Oct. 1 to Oct. 22 for the children of the Sammon Build Center Shelter. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Pumpkin Point
Looking for a fun activity this weekend? Pumpkin Point returns to Governors Island! NYC’s most unique pumpkin patch is just a ferry ride away October 22-23 & 29-30. There’s an exciting line-up this year, including arts & crafts, performances, magic shows, storytelling, trick or treating on Oct. 30, and more. Plus, a selection of Governors Island vendors will offer delicious fall-themed food and beverages each weekend. Pumpkin Point is free, with a suggested donation if you are able — all you need to do is reserve your ferry tickets at https://govisland.org/ferry. More info on the event at https://govisland.org/pumpkin-point.
The Office of the Bronx Borough President held a Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Oct. 20. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Trunk or Treat Event
The 52nd Precinct youth coordination officers present “Trunk or Treat,” in conjunction with other partners, at the 52nd Precinct on Webster Avenue in Norwood on Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. See attached flier below for more information.
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Miss Abbie’s Kids is hosting a Halloween Health Wellness Fair and Block Event on Oct. 31. See attached flier for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Westchester Square Business Improvement District (BID) and partners present El Dia de los Meurtos (The Day of the Dead) on Oct. 31. See attached flier for more details.
Flier courtesy of Westchester Square BID
District 12 Council Member Kevin Riley, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson & partners are hosting a Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Assembly Member Nathalia Fernandez (A.D. 81), candidate for Assembly District 81, John Zaccaro Jr. and Assembly Member Michael Benedetto (A.D. 82) are hosting a Safe Streets & Safe Treats event on Oct. 31, 2022. See attached flier for more details.
The Miss Immigrant USA Contest took place on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at Chelsea Hall, 236 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011. Contestants from 19 countries will compete for the 2023 Miss Immigrant USA title. See below fliers for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
The Miss Immigrant USA Contest took place on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at Chelsea Hall, 236 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011. Contestants from 19 countries will compete for the 2023 Miss Immigrant USA title. See below fliers for more information.
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Kingsbridge Heights Community Center presented Harvest Fest on Oct. 27. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
District 12 City Council Member Kevin Riley and others are hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Bengali womens’ empowerment group, LAAL, and partners hosted an Autumn Fest with free meals and more on Saturday, Oct. 22, at noon at 2848 Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
Northwest Bronx Indivisible is hosting a Boogie Down Fall Fest on Oct. 30, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at River Park, The Bronx on East 180th Street and Boston Road. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Northwest Bronx Indivisible
Assembly Member Karines Reyes (A.D. 87) is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. in Parkchester. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Assembly Member Karines Reyes
Assembly Member Karines Reyes (A.D. 87) is hosting a Halloween Community Party on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. in Parkchester. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Assembly Member Karines Reyes
Dorothy Day at 125: A Conversation with Martha Hennessy and Robert Ellsberg will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 5.30 p.m. at Manhattan College’s Kelly Student Commons, 5B. Check out the attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Manhattan College
From Sept. 17 through Oct. 30, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458-5126, will present NYBG Fall-O-Ween, a celebration of the autumn season with an array of attractions and activities for all ages. Visitors can experience pumpkins and gourds galore, an NYBG Beer Garden, and a self-guided tour of disappearing plants. Special weekends during Fall-O-Ween provide even more to see and do, beginning at the start of the fall season with Bales & Ales, a day of brews, music, lawn games, and hands-on gardening and craft-making, and culminating at the end of October with the return of the Giant Pumpkins! On select evenings, Spooky Nights offers Halloween-themed entertainment for adults and children alike, such as live music dance parties, a trick-or-treat trail, and a shadow puppet show. Tickets for NYBG Fall-O-Ween, for all the special weekends, and for Spooky Nights are on sale now. Click here for more information.
See attached flier below for October programming at the James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center.
Flier courtesy of the James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center
The Bedford Mosholu Community Association is looking for volunteers for a park clean up on Saturday, Oct. 29. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of the Bedford Mosholu Community Association
Save the date for a Citywide Disability Pride March on Sunday, Oct. 30. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Community Board 7 and the sponsors
Parkchester’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration will take place on Friday, Dec. 30. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Dr. Umar Johnson
Take an afternoon ride on WWI-era IRT Lo-V subway cars on Sunday, Oct. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., to explore the Gilded Age Mausoleums and Monuments of The Woodlawn Cemetery. The nostalgic ride will depart Old South Ferry Station at noon for a 60 to 90-minute ride, traveling uptown to Woodlawn Cemetery, arriving at around 1:30 p.m. During a 2-hour visit, join a guided tour featuring the art, architecture, stained glass, and gravesites of some of the most famous jazz musicians, suffragists, civic leaders, and business moguls that “residing” at Woodlawn. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and restrooms are available onsite. The train will depart Woodlawn Station at 4 p.m. and return to Old South Ferry Station at approximately 5 p.m. Timing, routes, and equipment are subject to change. Tickets must be purchased through the New York Transit Museum. Click here for tickets.
A number of citywide events highlighting Black Excellence can be found on eventbrite.
The last meeting of Bronx Toastmasters Club of Riverdale took place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Riverdale Neighborhood House, in the gym building, located in the backyard, at 5521 Mosholu Avenue, in the Bronx, NY 10471. One of the highlights of the October 26 meeting was a speech from VP Education, Dylan Cosgrove and a creative session of Table Topics, led by former Club President and VP Education, Adam Cole. The following Zoom meeting will be held on Nov. 9. On Nov. 30, the club will be at the Riverdale Neighborhood House, once again. For more information, email BronxToastmastersClub@gmail.com or visit bronxtoastmastersclub.org.
New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Bronx Neighbors Program is now offering free Grounds-Only Admission to Bronx Residents Tuesday to Sunday and Monday federal holidays, offering the local community access to nature in their backyard, programs for the whole family, and more. Get your tickets online now, or learn more about other ways to receive your FREE Bronx Resident Grounds-Only admission ticket. Up to 6 tickets per transaction.
- 250 acres to explore year-round
- The largest surviving old-growth forest in New York City
- Two family gardens for hands-on exploration
- Free mobile guides with audio tours, videos, and special content!
BronxWorks and Twin Parks West Older Adult Center invites residents to come join some fun classes Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See attached flier below for details.
Flier courtesy of BronxWorks courtesy of Bronx Community Board 7
Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles are welcome to participate. The program is for those aged 18 and up. You must register to receive the Google Meet meeting code which will be emailed the day before. Register here.
INCLUDEnyc fosters positive futures and enhances the quality of life for young people with any disability from birth to age 26 and their families in New York City. The organization promotes access to educational, employment, and independent living opportunities for young people, and advocate with families for meaningful inclusion in the broader community. Share your experiences, struggles, and successes as parents of children with disabilities. For a list of upcoming workshops and events, both online and in person, click here.
For those interested in English for Speakers of Other Languages classes, BronxWorks are accepting students. Contact program coordinator, Cheyla Perez, at cperezduran@bronxworks.org or (718) 508 3112 for more information.
Flier courtesy of Grow NYC
Norwood Community Library, a mobile library, arranges pop-up library booths around The Bronx. It also has a permanent library box located in front of the Keeper’s House at 3440 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. For more details, check out our previous story on the group. The library gave out free books at 169 East Gun Hill Road on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. The library also meets regularly as a book club. DM @norwoodcommunitylibrary on Twitter if you are interested in joining the group on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. to discuss Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Grow NYC hosts a greenmarket at Bronx Borough Hall on Tuesdays from June 7 to November 22, 2022, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
See attached flier for more details.
Norwood Farmstand Compost sessions will be held in conjunction with Grow NYC on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E Gun Hill Rd & Dekalb Avenue. See attached flier for details.
Flier courtesy of Grow NYC
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance have a Youth Run Farmstand on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. from July 6 to Oct. 26 at Gale Place and Orloff Avenue in See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
The Bronx Annual Halloween parade took place on Oct. 22. See attached flier below for details.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Community Board 2
Friends of 4 Parks Alliance Inc. is hosting its annual Halloween event and this year, it’ll take place at Franz Sigel Park in the Concourse section of the Bronx on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. Registration should open in a couple of weeks. Email friendsof4parksalliance@gmail.com or check out their website at http://www.friendsof4.org/ for more information.
DANCE
The Lehman College Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre & Dance presented Dance in Diaglog on Thursday, Oct. 20. See attached flier below for more details.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors.
Bronx Council of the Arts (BCA) is pleased to announce that applications for its grant, Bronx Dance Fund, are open since Oct. 7. The Bronx Dance Fund seeks to nurture the development of artists and organizations that comprise the field of dance in The Bronx. To achieve this goal, the Bronx Dance Fund will support individual Bronx-based dancers, choreographers, and dance organizations with grants for general operating or project-based support, including capacity building, training, professional development, and/or production. The startup funding for this grant has been made possible through the support of the Mertz Gilmore Foundation. You can read through the guidelines now here: https://bit.ly/3EZnL3U.
Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre, a Bronx-based contemporary modern dance company, announces performances of “Homage! Untitled Series” at BAAD! The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, located at 2474 Westchester Avenue in the Westchester Square section of the Bronx. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct. 28. Tickets are $20 in person, and free to $20 for the livestream (Friday only). For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.BAADBronx.org.
The “Untitled Series” pays tribute to Martha Graham, Jose Limon and Loie Fuller via Jody Sperling with contemporary interpretations that braid in queer and intersectional perspectives into classic works originally created in the 20th century. The works will be performed by Johnnie Cruise Mercer, Priscilla Marrero, Dea’Shinique Ramsey, Hunter Sturgis, Josiah Vasquez and Rafael Cañals Pérez with live drumming by Mobey Lola Irizzary and costumes by Liz Prince.
The company is led by Arthur Aviles, an award-winning New York-Rican dancer/choreographer, who was crowned “…one of the great modern dancers of the last 15 years” in 2003 by The New York Times chief critic, Anna Kisselgoff. Aviles founded his Bronx-based contemporary dance company, Arthur Aviles Typical Theater (AATT), in 1996, and co-founded BAAD! The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance in 1998.
BAAD! was crowned “a funky and welcoming performance space” by The NY Times. It was co-founded by dancer/choreographer Arthur Aviles and writer/activist Charles Rice-Gonzalez in 1998, and presents five, multi-disciplinary arts festivals with programming that is empowering to women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ communities.
BAAD!/AATT receive support from The Ford Foundation, The Howard Gilman Foundation, The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, The SHS Foundation, The Mertz Gilmore Foundation, The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, The New York State Council on the Arts, The Jerome Foundation, The Yankees Community Benefit Fund, The Harkness Foundation, The John and Jody Arnhold Foundation, and private donations.
COMEDY
Enjoy Live Stand-Up Comedy at the Bronx Brewery on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. sponsored by NY Comedy Festival, bringing to you some of the funniest comedians from NYC and national touring artists, and hosted by Stephen Hightower and Ishmael Gaynor. Reserve tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-night-bronx-brewery-tickets-117858005467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
MUSIC
“Voices Up! Full Spectrum” was an event held at Fordham University on Friday, Oct. 21, which highlighted the diversity of voices in today’s classical music scene. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of Fordham University
Michael Spierman, founder/conductor of the Orchestra of The Bronx, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2022-23 season on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. at the orchestra’s home base of Lehman College, with a program of Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Rossini. Joining the 40-member orchestra of musicians drawn from other major orchestras and Broadway shows is special guest violinist, Garry Ianco. Concerts continue to be free of charge, in accordance with the company’s mission to enable people of all income levels to experience the beauty of the orchestral repertoire. For more information, click here.
Join Bronx Arts Ensemble on Oct. 29 as world-class artists take over the new David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center in Manhattan, turning every corner into a stage. With live performances by artists and ensembles across genres, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience New York’s newest concert hall. The Open House Weekend is FREE and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bronx Arts Ensemble is excited to celebrate the opening of David Geffen Hall at Manhattan’s Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, on Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. with selections from Focus on the Americas, the Center’s 51st season, featuring Bronx native, Ray Vega, the extraordinary jazz trumpet player and his band. The amazing variety of styles includes music from Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, and the U.S.
Mathieu Lussier, Dos Tropicos
Jose Luis Hurtado, Son De La Bruja
Peter Ashbourne, Jamaica Folk
Evelyn Petcher, 7 PM
Ariana Grande, Thank U Next
Ray Vega, Buscando Doña Juana Figueroa
Moises Simons, El Manisero
Performers include:
Jorge Avila, violin
Evelyn Petcher, violin
Susan Dominguez, violin
Andrew Griffin, viola
Eliana Mendoza, cello
Akua Dixon, cello
Theresa Norris, flute
William Meredith, oboe
Mitchell Kriegler, clarinet
Atsuko Sato, bassoon
Wilden Dannenberg, horn
Joel Mateo, drums
Ruben Rodriguez, bass
A full schedule of events will be available here.
Five Boroughs Music Festival presented the Five Borough Songbook, Volume III which premiered on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Bronx Music Heritage Center. Comprising a new cycle of 15 songs, duets, and ensemble works by 15 composers, the songbook was performed by members of Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble, sopranos, Nicole Joseph and Gitanjali Mathur, mezzo-soprano, Cecilia Duarte, tenor, Haitham Haidar, and baritone, Jonathan Woody, in addition to pianist, Erika Switzer, violinist, Pala Garcia, and cellist, John Popham. For more information, call (646) 504-0545, email info@5BMF.org or visit https://5bmf.org/.
Zuzanna Irena Jurczak, known professionally as “sanah,” is a Polish singer, songwriter, violinist, and composer, performing indie pop and art pop. She made her debut at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, New York 10468, on Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. Sanah received nationwide popularity in 2020, with the release of her single “Szampan,” which became a number-one hit in Poland. She later released her 2020 debut studio album, Królowa dram, which peaked at number one in Poland. For other tickets, go to https://www.lehmancenter.org/events/.
The Bardekova Ensemble is giving a free concert on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at the Williamsbridge Oval. See attached flier for more details.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
The Revolution of Hip Hop exhibit at Bronx Terminal Market remains open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Visit the Universal Hip Hop Museum’s website at hhhm.org for more information. For more information on the development of the Universal Hip Hop museum building, check out our latest story.
ART
Applications for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Artist Fellowship, an $8,000 unrestricted cash grant for New York State-based artists, are now open! The fellowship is not a project grant but is intended to fund an artist’s vision and voice and encourage the continuation of their practice. This year’s award disciplines are Craft/Sculpture, Digital/Electronic Arts, Nonfiction Literature, Poetry, and Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts. Go to www.nyfa.org/fellowships for details!
Lehman College Art Gallery, 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY 10463 (Fine Arts Building, Gate 5 entrance on Goulden Avenue) is inviting Bronx families to create their own Still Life Garden on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (Proof of vaccination for all participants and free tickets are required). Explore the work of artist, Lucia Fainzilber, on an inquiry-based family tour of the exhibition, NY Latin American Art Triennial 2022, ABYA YALA: STRUCTURAL ORIGINS, and create your own garden still life artwork using collage in the college’s gallery art making studio.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts is accepting applications for the 43rd cycle of the AIM Fellowship Artist Open Call program. The AIM Fellowship provides no-cost career-boosting resources to New York City-based visual artists who are at the early stages of their careers and seek to make a serious commitment to creative expression as a professional artist. Apply by Oct. 24, 2022, here: https://bronxmuseum.submittable.com/submit/237011/2023-bronx-museum-aim-fellowship.
Spanning over a decade of work, Abigail DeVille: Bronx Heavens exhibit has been extended through April 9, 2023, at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, located at 1040 Grand Concourse and 165th Street, and examines the myths and realities of local, familial, and ancestral histories and the convoluted notion of freedom. The Bronx has served as a sanctuary for immigrant and migrant communities, including for the artist and several generations of her family who have lived in the area and were part of the Great Migration. DeVille’s work unearths forgotten narratives of communities of color and explores issues of identity, culture, and class.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Board of Trustees of The Bronx Museum of the Arts is holding an opening reception and Family Day for Swagger and Tenderness: The South Bronx Portraits by John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This day-long celebration will include art making activities and more!
Inspired and enabled by the people who live in the vibrant community where The Bronx Museum is located, local artists, John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres, have become world-famous for their portraits of their South Bronx neighbors. While museum-goers elsewhere have celebrated these renowned sculptures honoring Bronxites for four decades, this is the first time a large group of these artworks will be exhibited together at home for the very people represented therein.
An exciting fall season at En Foco, the photography center, located at 15 Canal Place Bronx, NY 10451, is highlighting four of its past photo fellows and are actively in search of the next cohort. It is also hosting a “How-to-apply info session” for the “2023 En Foco Photography Fellowship” on Oct. 25 via Zoom, and opening two dynamic community exhibitions in Harlem, both curated by Kay Hickman, “Resistance for Freedom” and “Utopian Voyage.” It will also share all four sessions of its successful “Immersive Technology: Art, Activism, and Community” series for free, at https://enfoco.org/immtech/.
En Foco, Inc., is currently spotlighting the work of Lisa DuBois, a Bronx-based, artist-curator and photojournalist. DuBois is a socially conscious artist who describes herself as “an inquisitive spectator exploring subcultures in the world.” A 2017 Fellow (Nueva Luz, Volume 21:1), DuBois is now the photo editor and diversity advisor for Social Documentary Network. As curator and creative advisor, she helped launch the first “Art on the Ave,” the first large-scale outdoor exhibition on Manhattan’s West Side, and she is also a Loupe Art artist. Loupe Art is a channel that provides streaming art on multiple cable stations. DuBois curated the 2021 En Foco group exhibition, Deep Roots, which tells visual stories on traditions and the connections between the photographer and his or her beloved heritage.
The Humanities Institute of The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has announced a new photography fellowship established by Larry Lederman, a member of NYBG’s Board of Advisors. The Larry Lederman Photography Fellowship will be awarded annually to an outstanding established or emerging photographer whose work focuses on gardens or landscapes and demonstrates excellence and a creative approach to the art of landscape photography. The application period runs from Oct. 20 through Dec. 31.
The selected fellow will receive a $20,000 grant disbursed in installments for a nine-month term, March 1 through Nov. 30, 2023, during which time the fellow will have complimentary access to NYBG’s 250-acre landscape and historic collections. The Larry Lederman Photography Fellowship is available to any photographer 21 years of age or older who is a U.S. citizen or is an international photographer currently authorized to work in the U.S. The inaugural fellow will be announced in February 2023.
En Foco is calling for entries for the 2023 En Foco Photography Fellowship. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of En Foco
KIDS
Join the Annual Pumpkin Party at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center in Norwood on Saturday, Oct. 29. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of NYC Parks.
The Bronx Children’s Museum currently offers limited programming. For more information, visit the museum’s website here. The museum welcomed its first children for a preview of the brand new facility with special guest, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. When asked how they enjoyed it, the children reportedly responded, “A-MAZ-ING!” Public opening: Dec. 3, 2022. Ticket reservations available: Nov. 4, 2022.
(Scroll down to the MOVEMENT section further below also for a host of upcoming events for kids and adults in The Bronx hosted by NYC Parks.)
The Nest Music Conservatory, a non-profit organization providing music education to youths in the Bronx through out-of-school programs, has reopened. The organization is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that contributes to the social and emotional growth of students, their families, and our communities through classes, events, and concert series. The center suffered severe damages due to the recent hurricane, and had intended to be open for regular after school programs in time for the beginning of the school year but was delayed during repairs. The center, located at 3636 Holland Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA is open daily, Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 718-994-6378 for more information.
SPOKEN WORD & STORY TELLING
Neighborhood Stories is a storytelling initiative by the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) to gather and preserve the stories of NYC neighborhoods. Learn more about the project, and how to share memories of your neighborhood and community here.
NYC Veterans launched the Veteran Voices Project to record the stories of NYC’s veterans and preserve their legacy. Learn more at nyc.gov/vetvoices.
DYK? @nycveterans launched the Veteran Voices Project (VVP) to record the stories of NYC's veterans and preserve their legacy.
🎙️ Learn more about this oral history initiative at https://t.co/k6d4WfIHIW#VeteransDay #NYCVeteransDay21 pic.twitter.com/FTKKjI2R0Z— NYC Consumer and Worker Protection (@helloDCWP) November 11, 2021
FOOD
Bronx Night Market is free for the public, 100 percent local & diverse, and truly supportive of the micro-business community. Bronx Night Market takes place at Fordham Plaza every month from June 25 to Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. MASC Hospitality ensures the community can enjoy a full season of food and festivities with vendors and performances from local organizations and talented artists. R.S.V.P. here for a chance to win prizes. In addition, if you are looking to get involved in a love-to-eat community, while also enjoying delicious food, MASC Hospitality is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at Bronx Night Market. If you want to try a variety of foods from vendors from around the city or get involved with the artisanal creators, click here to sign up and volunteer. A roster of pop-up live performances and art installations will also take place on their large stage. Click here for more information.
New York Public Library, Parkchester, is hosting a Community Food Fair on Nov. 3. at 3 p.m., and will be handing out free food kits, resources and more! See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of NYPD
MOVEMENT
Running group, Bronx Nomads, generally meet at the Williamsbridge Oval track on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6.30 p.m. to run together.
The annual Tour de Bronx bike ride takes place on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. See attached flier below for details.
Flier courtesy of the sponsors
NYCHA residents are encouraged to enter for free in the 2023 NYC Marathon. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of New York City Road Runners
Elected officials, City agency partners, community-based organizations and foundations relaunched the citywide “Saturday Night Lights” program on Saturday, March 26 in Mott Haven. The groups work together to keep 100 gyms across the City open for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights, ensuring no indoor gyms are closed on these nights – the time when they are needed most by kids in city communities. Click on the following link to watch a video extract of the Saturday Night Lights Relaunch, where Mayor Eric Adams can be seen observing some of the kids in action.
Each Saturday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., children and youth, aged 11 to 18, are able to enjoy an array of indoor sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dance, martial arts and more. According to the organizers, a key component of the program is bringing cops and kids together. Teams of youth coordination officers from NYPD precincts are at each of the 100 gymnasiums every Saturday night, helping to coach, and joining members of various community based organizations to interact with young people and help make a lasting and positive impact in their lives.
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue, is the local venue for the program in Norwood, while the Fordham Heights program is run at 2255 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457. For a list of all venues, scan the QR code in the below flier. (If you cannot access the QR code from the attached flyer, click on this pdf link SNL QR Palm Card v1 revised.)
As reported, an additional 25 city gyms and an additional $1.25 million investment in the Saturday Night Lights program was announced on July 9 to ensure public gyms will continue to remain open Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Aug. 20, and during the school year from September 10, 2022 through June 24, 2023. To find a gym near you, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/safestbigcity/keep-nyc-safe/saturday-night-lights.page.
Flyer courtesy of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office
Bronx Buccaneers football club meet on Saturdays in the Williamsbridge Oval, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, in Norwood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Monday to Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 9, practice will take place at Clinton Hight School at 12.30 p.m. and there will be a game at 2.30 p.m. Understanding there is more to football, the Buccaneers strive to develop the students/athletes, and the hope is that the players will use the program not only as a stepping stone to advance to upper level sports in High School and college, but also as a means to engage in positive behavior and as a healthy distraction from idleness which the group says can lead to poor decisions. The Buccaneers accept kids from any community, boys or girls, ages 6 to 14. Contact Tasha Andrews at (917) 662-3632 for further information.
Flier courtesy of Bronx Panthers
Bronx Panthers Youth Football & Cheer save lives through football, and are recruiting all age groups. Call the numbers in the attached flier, above, for more information.
Gotham City Panthers is a new amateur basketball team founded by Eric King. Click on the link for more information.
Join Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) for Volunteer Day on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. See attached flier below for more information.
Flier courtesy of KHCC
New York City of Parks & Recreation has announced that registration is now open for the fall “Learn to Swim” classes at its indoor pools. The department is offering swim lessons for toddlers, kids & teens, adults, and seniors. Enter the draw for a chance to join a class: http://on.nyc.gov/3yGeFYz.
NYC DOT has provided information to New Yorkers on riding E-bikes in NYC. Click here to learn more about riding an e-bike and other micromobility options in NYC.
Flyer courtesy of NYC Department of Transportation
Upcoming NYC Parks-sponsored Events
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Open Access Cardio Equipment 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Track 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Fitness Room 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Gym 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Cardio Kickboxing 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Seton Park, Bronx
Learn To Dance Ballet 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
It’s My Park at Matthews Muliner Playground 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Matthews Muliner Playground, Bronx
Family Art Project: Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Wave Hill House, Wave Hill, Bronx
Beginner Soccer 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
It’s My Park at Ewen Park 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Ewen Park, Bronx
GreenThumb Winter Supply Distribution 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in Multiple Locations
Zumba with Gigi 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Learn To Dance Salsa 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
All About Parks Showcase 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Health Education Workshop 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Bronx Flag Football League (Ages: 12 & Under) 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Salsa on 2 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Deer Exploration Hike 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Zumba 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at BronxWorks Classic Community Center, Bronx
Learn To Dance Hip Hop 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Creative Art Family Edition 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Multi-Use Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
The Bronx River Showcase 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at 219th Street and Bronx Boulevard, Bronx
Bronx Flag Football League (Ages: 14 & Under) 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Blitz Chess League 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CANCELLED: It’s My Park at Macombs Dam Park 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Summit Playground, Macombs Dam Park, Bronx
It’s A Pumpkin Party 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Fall Foliage Bike Tour 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Volo City Soccer 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intro into the Music Industry 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Public Gallery Tour 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Glyndor Gallery, Wave Hill, Bronx
Saturday Night Lights 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Saturday Night Lights 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Open Access Gym 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Track 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Cardio Equipment 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Fitness Room 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Cardio Sculpt 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. at Handball Court, Pulaski Park, Bronx
Parks AAU Workouts 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Zumba 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Southwest Playground, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Happy Feet Toddler Programming 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Nature and Sensory Crafts 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx
Baby Picasso 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Ready Set Draw 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
5 on 5 Adult Tournament 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Public Garden Highlights Walk 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx
Gather Around the Campfire 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Monday, October 31, 2022
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Women Basketball Workouts 6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Cardio Equipment 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Fitness Room 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Pitch In to Pick Up 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Bronx River House, Starlight Park, Bronx
Step Aerobics 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
Sweat 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Line Dancing 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intro to Windows/MS Office 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
One-on-One Help 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Total Body Bootcamp 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
One-on-One Help 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth OST Gym 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Hunts Point REC SACC/OST 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Afterschool 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
K-8 Digital Learning 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Kwame Ture ASP Drop in 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Still Life Drawing! 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Kwame Ture Learn to Play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn To Cartoon! 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth Track 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CANCELED: Learn to cartoon 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
K-8 Digital Learning 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Halloween Extravaganza at Padre Plaza Success Community Garden 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Padre Plaza, Success Garden, , Bronx
Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
On Point Haunted House 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Snacking at the Point 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Film-making 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Women Open Basketball 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Gym Teen OST Drop In 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CANCELED: Chair Yoga 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Bartow Community Center – Room 31, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Young Adult Open Gym 8:15 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 6:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Cardio Equipment 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Fitness Room 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Total Body Bootcamp 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
Cardio Strength 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Aspire to Inspire 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Tiny Tots 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
All About Parks Showcase 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Salsa on 2 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Open Studio TIme 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Young Adult Workouts 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Blitz Chess League 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
DYI Crafts for Aults 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intro to Digital Audio (Macs) 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Resume Writing 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Youth OST Gym 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Hunts Point REC SACC/OST 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Afterschool 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
K-8 Digital Learning 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Kwame Ture ASP Drop in 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Kwame Ture Learn to Play Softball 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn To Cartoon! 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth Track 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
CANCELED: Learn to cartoon 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Jr Knicks Basketball Player Development 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn to shoot manual Photography 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Intro to Digital Video-iMovie 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Rhthym Roulette: Hip Hop Beat-Making 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Joy of Sports 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Soccer 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Flag Football Practice 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
8 Ball Pool 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Sportd Writting 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
1 2 Step Dance 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Open Studio Time 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Gym Teen OST Drop In 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Lite Feet Dance 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult 5 on 5 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Women Basketball Workouts 6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Cardio Equipment 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Fitness Room 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Trail Work Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at VCPA Garden & Compost Site, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Zumba with Gigi 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
All About Parks Showcase 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Fit and Fabulous 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Chair Yoga 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Baychester Library, Bronx
TechOpps MS Office 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Plant “Pick of the Day” 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
CANCELED: Kwame Ture Senior Game Day 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Young Adult Workouts 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Total Body Bootcamp 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Resume Writing 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Let’s Step 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Job Search 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
On Point Studio! 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth OST Gym 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
No Pain No Gain 2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Hunts Point REC SACC/OST 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Afterschool 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
K-8 Digital Learning 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Kwame Ture ASP Drop in 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Learn to Play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Learn to Play Chess 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
CANCELED: Learn to Play chess 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth Track 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Drawing the Human Form 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Health, Nutrition & Fitness 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Fitness Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Getting Artsy with Ana 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intro to Podcasting 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Basketball Skills and Drills Academy 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Flag Football 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
College Prep and Leadership 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Sportd Writting 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Teen Open Access 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Film-making 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Get Fit 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Let’s Hoop 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Gym Teen OST Drop In 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Hip Hop HITT 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Learn the Basics : Patchwork Quilting 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Rolling Jr Knicks 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Gym 6:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Fitness Room 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Cardio Equipment 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Kripalu Yoga 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Tiny Tots 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
All About Parks Showcase 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Meditation Art 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Big Games Adaptive Games 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Pickleball 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intro to Computers 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Intro to Computers 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Young Adult Workouts 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Dynamic Stretching 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Spuyten Duyvil Library, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intro to Digital Audio (Macs) 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth OST Gym 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Public Gallery Tour 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Glyndor Gallery, Wave Hill, Bronx
No Pain No Gain 2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Hunts Point REC SACC/OST 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Afterschool 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
K-8 Digital Learning 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Kwame Ture ASP Drop in 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Kwame Ture Learn to Play Softball 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth Track 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Kwame Ture Jr Knicks Basketball Player Development 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Learn to shoot manual Photography 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Intro to Digital Video-iMovie 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Stop Motion Movie Mashup 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Basketball Skills and Drills Academy 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Joy of Sports 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Soccer 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Flag Football Practice 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Track & Field, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
8 Ball Pool 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Hot Takes Podcast 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
1 2 Step Dance 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Intro to Podcasting 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Open Access Gym Teen OST Drop In 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult 5 on 5 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Friday, November 4, 2022
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adults Open Gym 6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Cardio Equipment 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Fitness Room 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adaptive P.E. 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Full), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
CANCELED: Gateway Adaptive P.E. 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Circuit Training 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
All About Parks Showcase 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Step Aerobics 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
Cycle Beat 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Adult Open Access 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Adult Open Access 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
DYI Crafts for Aults 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
One-on-One Help 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Fall Foliage: Accessible Views from the Garden 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx
Open Access Youth OST Gym 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
On Point Studio! 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Hunts Point REC SACC/OST 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Afterschool 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
K-8 Digital Learning 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Kwame Ture ASP Drop in 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part B), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Homework Help 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Gymnasium (Part A), Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Intermediate Audio and Video Production 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Youth Open Access 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Kwame Ture Learn to Play Chess 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
CANCELED: Learn to Play chess 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Game Room, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Open Access Youth Track 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Learn to shoot manual Photography 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Poe Park Visitor Center, Poe Park, Bronx
Getting Artsy with Ana 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Fastest Runner Track and Field 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Intro to Audio Production 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Flag Football 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
All Ages Open Access 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Film-making 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Kwame Ture Recreation Center, Bronx
Adult Open Access Track 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Open Access Gym Teen OST Drop In 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Riding to the Beat 6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Cycle Beat 6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Open Access Adult Gym 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx
Editor’s Note: We will update this feature article as more events become available.
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