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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, will perform at The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 4 p.m. The company’s US tour in Fall 2018 was a coast-to-coast success, packing out houses across the country and receiving an enthusiastic response from audience members new and old. Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. For tickets, go to: https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=LEHV_PL_MPV&orgid=54429&pid=8975819#/event/8975819.

 

 

EVENTS 

Discover NYBG GLOW at The New York Botanical Garden. Take in the beauty of the landmark landscapes after dark all breathtakingly illuminated with thousands of lights and whimsical installations. Tickets can be bought for Jan. 14, 15, 21 and 22, each day between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. See NYBG’s iconic sights and buildings come to life as dramatic, glittering canvases with the Haupt Conservatory and Mertz Library Building as the centerpieces. Washes of brilliant color, thousands of dazzling LEDs, illuminated plant stories, and whimsical, picture-perfect installations reflect the surrounding gardens and collections—creating a spectacle not to be missed! For more information, go to: https://www.nybg.org/event/holiday-train-show-2021/nybg-glow/.

 

On Saturday, Sunday & Monday, Jan. 15, 16 & 17, NYC Parks is calling for volunteers to participate in MLK Days of Action and attend local resource centers to obtain various COVID-19 resources and support. See attached flier further below for more information on local centers.

 

Northwest Bronx Indivisible is hosting a Virtual Town Hall on the New York Health Act on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. See attached flier above for more details.

 

On Monday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m., a virtual event entitled, “Reclaiming His Dream: Taking Back the Legacy of MLK to Protect Human Rights,” will be hosted by NYC Commission on Human Rights. See attached flyer below for more information.

 

 

SPOKEN WORD

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 (@NYCDCA) November 11, 2021

 

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.

 

MUSIC

On Sunday, February 3, at 4 p.m., The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts will welcome the The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Wojciech Rodek, and featuring soloist, Tomasz Ritter, who is the first prize winner of the 1st International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments, in Warsaw. The program will include Beethoven, Overture to Egmont | Chopin, Piano Concerto No 2 | Beethoven, Symphony No 5. For tickets, go to https://www.lehmancenter.org/polish-philharmonic.

 

Bronx Arts Ensemble (BAE) is proud to announce “Reflections: BAE Presents Markel Reed, baritone,” a free concert event on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m., at Bronx House Community Center, 990 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY 10461. BAE presents Markel Reed, baritone, and the program will include classic pieces from Johannes Brahms, Ben Moore, and Margaret Bonds. It will also feature an aria fresh from the Metropolitan Opera’s presentation of Fire Shut Up in My Bones by Terence Blanchard. Admission with prior registration is free. Go to eventbrite.com and search for “Reflections: BAE Presents Markel Reed, baritone.”

 

From Jan.11 to 28, Hostos Community College will be hosting the 12th Annual Bronx Artists Now Showcase & Conversation. See attached flier further below or click here for more information.

 

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 will be open daily, Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 718-994-6378 for more information. 

 

 

 

KIDS

On Saturday, Jan. 15, between noon and 1.30 p.m., bring out the artist within through the “Creative Art – Family Edition” program and participate in an arts or theater program at Norwood’s Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. Participants are welcome to explore the arts, with skilled staff, through different mediums including dance, theater, music, comic book creation, woodcarving, painting, and drawing, as well as attend a lecture, panel, or talk.

 

Each Monday, from Jan. 3 to March 31, from 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m., Ballet for Kids classes will take place Norwood’s Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. See attached flier above for more information. A flier with a calendar of upcoming events at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation center is also attached above.

 

At Bronx Community Board 7 Parks’ committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 13, it was confirmed that the Poe Park Visitor Center will be opening soon. However, St. James Park Recreation Center is still damaged due to Storm Ida and will not be opened for another while yet, though it is also expected to happen some time in the spring. At all citywide Parks’ recreation centers, membership is now no longer free, but there are deals available for certain groups. See attached link for more information on membership fees: https://www.nycgovparks.org/rules/section-2-14.

 

The NYC Parks After-School Program is held at Norwood’s Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval E, Bronx, NY 10467, through June 10, 2022, from Monday to Friday, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, contact Debra Edwards at NYC Parks on (718) 430-1847 or email debra.edwards@parks.nyc.gov.

 

ART

On Sunday, Jan. 23, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Gallery 505 will be opening its first exhibition of the year. The gallery is pleased to be sharing the work of Bronx artist, Doris Cordero. The event is free. Go to KRVCDC.org/events for more information. At the online opening, Cordero will be discussing her process and the gallery will look at each of her pieces in detail. The gallery will be open beginning Jan. 24 to view the exhibit live, by appointment, via LindaKRVC@gmail.com.

 

“Bronx Calling: The Fifth AIM Biennial,” curated by Ian Cofre and Eva Mayhabal Davis, is a meditation on the practice of everyday life in uncertain times and runs from Nov. 10 through March 20, 2022. Featuring artworks by 68 artists who took part in the 2018 and 2019 cycles of the Bronx Museum’s AIM Fellowship program, the fifth edition of “Bronx Calling” finds artists responding to the conditions of contemporary life in manifold ways. Whether in traditional or new media, many of the works are recent creations, the result of processing multiple crises—of health, grief, the environment, and identity. The Biennial is part of a series of exhibitions and public programs celebrating the Museum’s 50th anniversary and legacy as an institution dedicated to social justice. For more information and to reserve your FREE ticket, go to: http://www.bronxmuseum.org/…/bronx-calling-the-fifth…

 

On Friday, Feb. 25, between 6 and 7.30 p.m., a Silhouette Painting Workshop will be held at Norwood’s Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. See attached flier above for more information.

 

 

FOOD

Every Sunday from noon to 7p.m., come and support dozens of incredible local artists, creators, and merchants showcasing their products at the Fordham Flea market, located at 1 Fordham Plaza. Choose from speciality made, small batch apparel, accessories, packaged goods, gifts, jewelry, self-care products, unique arts & crafts items and more! More information is available on https://www.fordhamflea.com/.

 

 

MOVEMENT

The NYPD, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, the City’s five district attorneys’ offices, and several City agency partners, community-based organizations and foundations launched the “Saturday Night Lights” program on July 10, 2021, which continues all year long. The groups have opened 100 gyms across the City for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights, ensuring no indoor gyms will be closed on these nights – the time when they are needed most by kids in city communities.

 

 

Each Saturday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., children and youth, aged 11 to 18, will be 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 will be at each of the 100 gymnasiums every Saturday night, helping to coach and participating with members of various Community Based Organizations to interact with young people and help make a lasting and positive impact in their lives. The Fordham Heights location is at 2255 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457. For a list of all venues, go to: https://bit.ly/33eeXZQ.

 

 

NYC Parks and the Madison Square Garden Company are teaming up to host citywide basketball clinics and leagues free for boys and girls, ages 7 through 17. The NYC Parks Junior Knicks Basketball Clinics and League uses the game of basketball to unite boys and girls from across New York City, providing a positive, structured environment for self-improvement, personal growth, and community development.

 

This year, more than 180 teams will participate in 8U Co-ed,10U Co-ed 12UBoys, 12 Girls, and 17 U Boys, 17 U Girls age divisions across the five boroughs. Instructional clinics are featured in each borough that will provide an opportunity regardless of skill leave an opportunity to have a positive basketball experience followed by a league in each borough. Teams will play intra-borough weekly round robin schedule and then compete in intra-borough tournaments culminating the program with a Citywide Championship. To be considered for the league, please select a program and submit your information using the online registration system. For more information in your borough please contact the Sports Coordinators for the Bronx: Dylan Santos on (718) 430-1824 or dylan.santos@parks.nyc.gov. Register today!

 

Clinics: November 2021- January 10, 2022
Leagues: January 10, 2022 – April 2, 2022
Citywide Championship: Saturday, April 9, 2022

 

 

 

Meanwhile, to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service, NYC Parks is looking for volunteers to help clean up and care for parks across the five boroughs. Click here for more information.

 

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.

 

Upcoming NYC Parks Events in Bronx

 

Friday, January 21

Adult Lap Swim 7:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

CANCELED: Open Gym 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. at Gymnasium, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Open Gym 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Adult/Senior Open Access 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

HP Open Access (Adult) -Gymnasium 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

HP Open Access – Track/Cardio 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Hunts Point Recreation Center, Bronx

Mind Body Workout 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Dance Room, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

HP Open Access – Weight Room 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Strength Room, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Fab Fit Fun 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Film-making 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Media Lab, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Senior Swim 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Adult Basketball Workout 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

CANCELED: Adult Basketball 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Gymnasium, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Senior Aqua Fit 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Adult/Senior Open Access 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Media Lab, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

CANCELED: Senior Aqua Fit 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Adult Fitness 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Drum Fit 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Artsy with Ana 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Game Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Ready to Rumble 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Dance Room, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Adult/Senior Open Access 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

CANCELED: Senior Board Games 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

CANCELED: Drum Fitness 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Drum Fitness 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Recreation Center, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Let’s STEP 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

HP Open Access – Track/Cardio 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Basketball 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Lunch time Crunch 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Dance Room, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

The Art of Drawing the Human Form 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

HP Open Access (Teens)-Gymnasium 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

All Ages Open Access 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. at Media Lab, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

St. Mary’s ASP 2021-2022 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Multi-Use Room, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

WBO ASP 2021-2022 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Multi-Use Room, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Chess Blitz League 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Pele Soccer-Learn to play 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Youth Fitness 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Lounge, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Hunts Point ASP 2021-2022 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Learn to Play Soccer 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Gymnasium, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Stretch Breathe Play 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at Dance Room, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Youth Open Access 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Media Lab, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Basketball Skills Academy 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Inro to DIgital Photography 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

St. Mary’s Adaptive Swim 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Intermediate Audio & Video Production 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Media Lab, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

S.T.E.A.M. 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

HP Open Access (Youths)-Gymnasium 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Youth Fitness 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Teen Open Access 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Media Lab, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

All Ages Open Access 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Media Lab, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

HP Open Access – Track/Cardio 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

HP Open Access-Gymnasium 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Creative Minds 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Stage, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Saturday, January 22

HP Open Access – Track/Cardio 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Indoor Track, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

HP Open Access-Gymnasium 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. at Gymnasium, Julio Carballo Fields, Bronx

Adult Lap Swim 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Adult/Senior Open Access 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Media Lab, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

It’s My Park at Henry Hudson Park 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Henry Hudson Monument, Henry Hudson Park, Bronx

St. Mary’s Swim Team 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Hansborough Swim Team at St. Mary’s pool 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. at Indoor Pool, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx

Family Art Project: Weathering a Storm 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Sally and Gilbert Kerlin Learning Center, Wave Hill, Bronx

Forest Bathing: Embracing the Winter Landscape 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Perkins Visitors Center, Wave Hill, Bronx

Core Control 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Lounge, St. Mary’s Park, Bronx