Editor’s Pick 

BAE Free Concerts 

Bronx Arts Ensemble presents two free West African Drumming and Dance shows on July 21 at 4 p.m. in the McGinley Ballroom of Fordham University, 441 E. Fordham Rd. Also scheduled is Oldies, Pop, and R&B Favorites, July 28 at 2 p.m. in the Van Cortlandt House Museum. For more information, visit bronxartsensemble.org.

Onstage
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. presents Sunday summer concerts at Orchard Beach at the main stage at section 9, subject to change, including Raulín Rosendo on July 28. For more information, call (718) 590-8989.

The Botanical Garden offers a variety of Brazilian musical performances weekends in July. For detailed information, fees, and a schedule, call (718) 817-8700.

Events
Williamsbridge Oval offers a variety of free summer programs including sports, exercise, and dance. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (718) 543-8672. 

Montefiore Moses Community Advisory Board presents Yoga on the Parkway, July 26 at 6 p.m. Arrive by 5:45 p.m. at East Mosholu Parkway North between Hull and Webster avenues. Bring a yoga mat; some are available to those who don’t have one. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 324-4468.

Lehman College, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Boogie Down Dance Day, July 27 from noon to 6 p.m. Attendees can participate in free dance classes from hip-hop to house (in the Music Building), and ballet to theatre jazz (in the APEX athletic facility), culminating in a freestyle dance battle and mixture. Participants must RSVP at www.boogiedowndanceday.splashthat.com and register for the programs either as dancers or audience members. For more information, visit www.lehman.edu.

PBBX Community Affairs presents Harmony Day Picnic, July 23 at 9:30 a.m. at Van Courtlandt Park South and Broadway. Free admission with camp registration. Events include Dunk the Cop, carnival games, sports and activities, rock wall, bounce house, free giveaways, refreshments, raffles and prizes. For more information, call (718) 299-4503/4.

Bronx County Historical Society presents Beautiful Bronx Trolley Tour, July 20, rain or shine, visiting the Hall of Fame on the Bronx Community College campus, Parkchester, Pelham and Mosholu parkways, and lunch in Little Italy (not included). Meet at the Jerome/Bainbridge avenues gate of the Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:45 a.m. Tour begins at noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance at woodlawntours.org and all sales are final; no refunds. For more information, call (718) 920-1469.  

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers the following summer concerts: Vasser Tejeda & Palotre performing Afro-Dominican Jazz, July 24; and Rana Santacruz performing a variety of music, July 31; both on the Great Lawn at 7 p.m. ($12; $8/students/seniors; $6/age 6+; free/WH members and under age 6; no refunds; bring picnic and folding chair). 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. For more information, 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 children ages 5 to 12: Open Greenhouse: Kids with a green thumb can work on indoor greenhouse garden, July 8 at 2:30 p.m.; and Birds of Prey at 3 p.m.: to learn about hawks, owl, and falcons, July 19 and 26. Teens/young adults can enjoy Pizza and movie at 5 p.m.: July 18 and 25 and Aug. 1; and film: July 27 at 4 p.m. Adults can attend: film screenings at 2:30 p.m.: “Rampage,” July 20; and “Ghostbusters,” July 27; and films at 2 p.m.: “Bumblebee,” July 29; “Crazy Rich Asians,” July 3; “The Meg,” July 31; and “Spider-man: Into the Spider,” Aug. 1; and Computer Basics: July 22 at 4:30 p.m.; and Microsoft Word for Beginners: July 23 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children: Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 months to 3 years), interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and crafts, July 22, 25 and 29 and Aug. 1; and for ages 5 to 12: Crafty Fridays at 3 p.m.: crafts, July 19 and 26; and STEM: Kids Science at 3 p.m.: Space, July 23 and 30. Teens/young adults can attend: film: “Bumblebee,” July 27 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 children ages 5 to 12: film: “Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse,” July 20 at 2 p.m. Teens/young adults can enjoy: film: “The Warriors,” July 5 at 3 p.m. Adults can attend: Computer Basics at noon: July 25 and Aug. 1. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

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