Editor’s Pick
The public is invited to the Mosholu Parkway Renaissance Festival to be held at the Kossuth Playground at Kossuth Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events include music, games and refreshments. Come in costume. For more information, visit mosholuparkland@gmail.com.

Onstage
Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance (BAAD), 2474 Westchester Ave., presents 2019 BlakTinX Performance Series, a variety of performances through Nov. 2, featuring singers, dancers, musicians and actors. For more information and a detailed schedule including cost, call (718) 918-2110.

Events
North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Ave., 17th floor PDR, holds free Brunch & Activities Fair With Health Professionals, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for middle and high school students, to participate in hands-on health and science activities, win prizes and learn about health and science careers. For more information and to register, visit https://hpbrunch92019.eventbrite.com.

Join StriveHigher for Latinx/Hispanic History Month storytime free celebration on Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at T-Mobile store, 306 E. 204th St. Meet guest reader from Montefiore and author. Event includes free books for kids and raffles. For more information, text (347) 974-1105 with child’s name and age or RSVP by emailing StriveHigherNY@gmail.com.

Saint James Park hosts free Bronx Fit Fest on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Events include free fitness and dance classes, wellness screenings, yoga, tennis, and more. For more information, call (212) 360-3338.

Pelham Bay Park hosts free Bronx Native American Festival on Sept. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. in the south picnic area (enter park at Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue). Events include music, storytelling, food, and dance. For more information, call (718) 430-1891.

Hip-hop Celebration Festival will take place on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with Kips Bay Boys Club at White Plains Road and Randall Avenue. For more information, call (646) 533-9248.

Bronx NYC Parks Department presents free Flag Football for kids ages 9 to 17. Citywide Championships, Nov 2; and Girls Invitational Tournament, Nov. 11. For more information, locations, and details, call (718) 430-1824.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Forest Stories, to create spinning storytelling device that explores the unique stories that each forest layer tells, Sept. 28 and 29; and Cephalopod Prints, to create wearable octopus arms and squid tentacles, Oct 5 and 6; both in the WH House 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grounds admission is free until noon Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200.

 Exhibits

NY Botanical Garden presents its largest exhibition ever, Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx, through Sept. 29, featuring lush gardens with a curated gallery of his vibrant paintings, drawings and textiles. In addition, the sights and sounds of Brazil and its lively contributions to music and dance are included. Musical performances take place Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and dance on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (718) 817-8700.

The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave., presents exhibition, The Bronx Goes to the Movies, through Oct. 6. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), presents A History of the Bronx Latino, ongoing. Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

Library Events

Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for ages 5 to 12: STEM Fridays: Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. Adults can attend: Computer Basics: Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 1 p.m.; film: “I Am Legend,” Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m.; and the Rafael Hernandez Festival 2019: Sept. 29 at 2 p.m., a tribute to Puerto Rican soprano Eva de la O, featuring singers and musicians. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for ages 5 to 12: Crafty Fridays: crafts, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. All ages can enjoy: film: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. Adults can enjoy: Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Pl. (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for ages 5 to 12: film: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Adults can attend Computer Basics at noon: Oct. 3 and 10. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

A HAPPY AND HEALTHY ROSH HASHANAH TO ALL OUR JEWISH READERS!

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