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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!
Lucia Rappa: Au Naturel
Artist Lucia Rappa’s exhibition Au Naturel explores the contrasts and similarities between the human form and nature. See the exhibit at the Conference House Park Visitor Center on Mondays through Saturdays, from July 13 through August 18, 2018. Learn more about the Au Naturel exhibition
Arts, Culture & Fun Series Events
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Drawing at the Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Participants of all levels will learn tips and techniques to drawing from life by observing natural and man-made settings while exploring beautiful Conference House Park.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Taikoza Japanese Drummers
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
This exciting group draws from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance. Taikoza has created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Staten Island Outdoor Film Festival: Viva Las Vegas
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Elvis Presley has a swinging time in the gambling mecca when he enters his race car in a big event, and goes wheel-to-wheel with his archrival as they compete on the track and for the love of a singer.
Free!
Friday, July 20, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Taikoza Concert
at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Experience the thunderous rhythms of ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes.
Free!
Saturday, July 21, 2018
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.
The Queensboro Dance Festival is an annual 6-month tour of performances and community dance activities featuring dance companies all from Queens.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Rockin' Rollerblades
at Orchard Beach (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Skate away to some boogie-down tunes under the stars at Orchard Beach. Free skate rental or bring your own wheels.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Drawing at the Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Participants of all levels will learn tips and techniques to drawing from life by observing natural and man-made settings while exploring beautiful Conference House Park.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night: Salsa with Piel Canela Dance
at South Beach Gazebo (in Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach), Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Dance to the sounds of DJ Cocotaso as he spins salsa, merengue, bachata, and more!
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Staten Island Film Festival: Bye Bye Birdie
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
A high-school girl is chosen from legions of fans to give one last kiss to a drafted rock star before he goes into the Armed Services, and a frustrated tunesmith hopes to capitalize on the stunt.
Free!
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Drawing at the Conference House
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Participants of all levels will learn tips and techniques to drawing from life by observing natural and man-made settings while exploring beautiful Conference House Park.
Free!
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The Queensboro Dance Festival is an annual 6-month tour of performances and community dance activities featuring dance companies all from Queens.
Free!
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the NIght with Tango in the Park
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Come spend a special evening with a Taste of Tango. Enjoy tango stories, dance demonstrations, and tango classes!
Free!
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Salsa with Piel Canela Dance
at St. Mary's Park, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Dance to the sounds of DJ Cocotaso as he spins salsa, merengue, bachata, and more!
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at Parade Grounds (in Fort Totten Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Queensboro Dance Festival is an annual 6-month tour of performances and community dance activities featuring dance companies all from Queens.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Celebration of Ingmar Bergman - Movie Screening: Autumn Sonata
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
8:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Autumn Sonata was the only collaboration between cinema’s two great Bergmans: Ingmar, the iconic director of The Seventh Seal, and Ingrid, the monumental star of Casablanca.
Free!
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with Strictly Tango
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Ever want to visit Argentina? The home of the romantic tango? Come spend a special evening with a Taste of Tango. Everyone will learn, dance, and have fun.
Free!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Arts Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Rooftop Painting Workshop
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor water color painting and monotypes printmaking workshop at sunset, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League’s Seeds of the League…
Free!
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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, August 23, 2018
Arts Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Rooftop Painting Workshop
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor water color painting and monotypes printmaking workshop at sunset, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League’s Seeds of the League…
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun presents Dance Away the NIght with Tango in the Park
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Enjoy tango stories, dance demonstrations, and tango classes! Everyone will learn, dance, and have fun.
Free!
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away the Night with Strictly Tango
at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Ever want to visit Argentina? The home of the romantic tango? Come spend a special evening with a Taste of Tango. Everyone will learn, dance and have fun.
Free!
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Arts Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Rooftop Painting Workshop
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor water color painting and monotypes printmaking workshop at sunset, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League’s Seeds of the League…
Free!
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Arts Culture & Fun: Make Your Mark: Rooftop Painting Workshop
at Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor water color painting and monotypes printmaking workshop at sunset, hosted in partnership with the Art Students League’s Seeds of the League…
Free!
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Dance Away with the City Stompers
at John J Carty Park, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 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!
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Arts, Culture & Fun: Queensboro Dance Festival
at George Seuffert Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Queensboro Dance Festival is an annual 6-month tour of performances and community dance activities featuring dance companies all from Queens.
Free!
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