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Through Arts, Culture & Fun programs, you can look up to the sky through telescopes from rooftops and parks at the "Dark Night, Bright Lights" series in partnership with the Amateur Astronomers Association and the Urban Park Rangers; learn how to swing, salsa, and tango in our dance series "Dance Away the Night"; try your hand at an artistic pursuit in our art workshop series "Make Your Mark"; join inspirational talks and workshops at the "Inspire You and Conversation Series"; and so much more!
New York Music Month
Get tuned in! Join us and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free concert series across NYC this June. Enjoy Latin music, reggae, hip hop, rock and roll, and more!Arts, Culture & Fun Series Events
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor in the Garden
at Maggies Magic Garden, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint – so grab a paintbrush and let your creative side shine! All supplies will be provided.
Free!
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Screening of Rebels On Pointe
at Washington Square Arch (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan 
8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month with a special screening of Rebels on Pointe (2017), directed by Bobbi Jo Hart.
Free!
Event
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Threads - A History of Linen From Field to Fabric
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Please join us for a free lecture and learning activity on the history of linen. We will explore the making of flax into linen.
Free!
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with the City Stompers
at South Beach Gazebo (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
NYC Parks and the City Stompers invite you to get on your feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music.
Free!
Event
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at Lawrence Virgilio Playground, Queens
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Experience a slice of diverse dances including Indian, Flamenco, hip-hop, Greek, contemporary, tap, Filipino, Ecuadorian, African, and more.
Free!
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Experience a slice of diverse dances including Indian, Flamenco, hip-hop, Greek, contemporary, tap, Filipino, Ecuadorian, African, and more.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Taikoza Drummers
at The Crotona Park Amphitheater (in Crotona Park), Bronx
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a special concert featuring Taikoza. They have created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Free!
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at Juniper Valley Park 80th Street Entrance (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Experience a slice of diverse dances including Indian, Flamenco, hip-hop, Greek, contemporary, tap, Filipino, Ecuadorian, African, and more.
Free!
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Watercolor in the Garden
at Clifton Place Memorial Park & Garden (in ), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
In this workshop, you will learn the foundations of the use of watercolor paint – so grab a paintbrush and let your creative side shine! All supplies will be provided.
Free!
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Experience a slice of diverse dances including Indian, Flamenco, hip-hop, Greek, contemporary, tap, Filipino, Ecuadorian, African, and more.
Free!
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Experience a slice of diverse dances including Indian, Flamenco, hip-hop, Greek, contemporary, tap, Filipino, Ecuadorian, African, and more.
Free!
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