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Bronx Week 

The public is invited to enjoy Bronx Week which takes place from May 5 to 15. Events include outdoor performances, health fairs, and more, culminating on May 15 in the free grand finale which includes Bronx Walk of Fame inductions at the steps of the Bronx County Building on the Grand Concourse at 161st Street (11 a.m.), followed by annual parade at noon (reviewing stand at Mosholu Parkway East at Van Cortlandt Avenue), and food & arts festival and concert on Mosholu Parkway at Bainbridge Avenue (noon to 6 p.m.). For more information, visit ilovethebronx.com.           

Onstage
Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents the following free events: Daniel in the Lion’s Den, musical theatre production, May 12 at 7 p.m. and May 13 at 11 a.m. (reserve tickets at (718) 960-7796), in the Recital Hall, Music Building 3rd floor room 306 (also at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., May 14 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.); Lehman College & Community Band A Mad Dash to the Finish, featuring popular music, May 15 at 2 p.m. in the Lovinger Theatre; and Lehman College & Community Chamber Orchestra, performing symphonic works, May 18 at 7 p.m. in the Hearth Room, 3rd floor, Music Building. Programs are subject to change. For more information and program details, call (718) 960-8833.

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Hear the Roar of Daniel in the Lions’ Den, dramatic musical for adults (free, reservation required at (718) 960-7796), May 14 at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; and Doo Wop, featuring the New York Exceptions performing music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, May  21 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Pk. Ave., presents its symphony orchestra performing classical music, May 15 at 3 p.m. in the Robbins Auditorium of the Forchheimer Building. Contributions are suggested. For more information, visit www.einsteinorch.site50.net.

The Bronx Arts Ensemble presents a musical performance May 15 at 3 p.m. in the home of Dr. Peter and Ute Gouras, 5225 Sycamore Ave. ($25); and for children: Cindyrella, May 22 at 1 and  2:30 p.m. at the New York Botanical Garden ($8; free with all-Garden pass). Programs are subject to change. For more information, call (718) 601-7399.

Hostos Community College’s Repertory Theatre, 450 Grand Concourse (149th Street), presents Mambo Memories, featuring numerous Latin performers, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Theatre (reserved seating: $30/orch; $25/mezz; $10/students and under 18). For more information, call (718) 518-4455 or visit www.hostoscenter.org.

The Woodlawn Conservatory presents Miles Davis Tribute Concert performed by the Ron Carter Trio, May 15 at 2 p.m. ($25), at Woodlawn Cemetery. For more information, call (718) 020-1469.

Events
The NYC Department of Parks presents free films: “Inside Out,” May 19; and “Jurassic World,” May 26; outdoors, both at 7:30 p.m. at the Williamsbridge Oval. Bring blankets or beach chairs. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

The Bronx River Alliance presents its Bronx River Flotilla, a 5-mile paddle for the river, May 21 (postponed from May 7), to celebrate progress to reclaim the river and a fundraiser for its canoe program. For more information or to put a team together, visit www.bronxriver.org/flotilla.

The public is invited to the 4th annual Bronx Day in Albany, May 24, where Bronx neighborhood groups will be represented to promote the borough by showcasing positive features, particularly to encourage out-of-towners to visit. The event includes free round trip bus, luncheon, and live performances. For more information and to reserve a seat, call (718) 409-0109.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Speckled Frog Parade, to design a frog hat, feet, and frog fly-catcher out of fabric and leather, to wear in a parade, May 14 and 15; and Paint a Still Life, to sketch plants or fruits followed by coloring them with bright colors, May 21 and 22; both in WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also offered is Nature Presentation: Fantastic Frogs and Terrific Toads, to learn about them and meet some in person, May 15 at 1 p.m. in the WH House. Grounds admission is free until noon Saturdays and Tuesdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents the following events for children: Hands-On Projects at 4 p.m.: (ages 7 to 12; pre-registration required), Flower Collage Making, May 12; and Flower Book Making, May 19. Teens/young adults can attend: film: May 25 at 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children: Welcome to the Mosholu Garden: (ages 5 to 12), to explore, plant flowers, and learn how to compost at the unveiling of the library’s first greenhouse, May 24 at 4 p.m.  Teens/young adults can enjoy films: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” May 14; and “Daddy’s Home,” May 21; both at 1:30 p.m. Adults can attend Free Computer Classes: to learn email and basic computer information, Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Kids Get Active Fridays: (ages 5 to 12), dance and zumba, May 13 at 3 p.m.; Kids Pajama Party: (ages 18 months to 12 years; registration required), to create a craft and hear read-alouds, May 16 at 5 p.m. Adults can attend Computer Basics at noon: May 12, 19 and 26. For more information, call (718) 549-5200. 

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