The Office of State Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey (S.D. 36) is hosting its Annual Summer BBQ on Saturday, July 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 959 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY,10466. RSVP by Friday, July 12, by calling (718) 547-8854 or by emailing senatorjbailey@nysenate.gov.

EVENTS

The Bronx Historical Society presents Reuter’s Coach Works Virtual Talk, where author John O’Leary will hold a virtual talk and discussion on his work on the Reuter’s Coach Works in The Bronx, a famed automobile shop opened in 1929 by Gus Reuter on Boston Post Road. The discussion will take place on Monday, July 15, at 7 p.m. To register for free, click here.

 

The 38th Annual Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade takes place on Oct. 19. See attached flier for more information.

 

 

The New York Botanical Garden’s annual Farmers Market, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, is open for the season on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 23. Located just inside the Mosholu entrance and across the street from the Botanical Garden station of the Metro-North commuter railroad, the NYBG Farmers Market offers a diverse array of fresh, locally grown and produced vegetables, fruits, baked goods, specialty foods, jewelry, and more.

 

The NYBG Farmers Market run coincides with the Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition inspired by the beloved classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, And What Alice Found There, showing through Oct. 27, 2024, across the Garden grounds. Visitors can stop by the Unbirthday Truck at the Farmers Market to complement their Wonderland visit with snacks, sweets, tea-to-go packages, and more. Live music accompanies the diverse offerings, creating a delightful experience for weekly produce shopping.

 

Visitors may also register for an all-new Summer Veggie Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program from certified organic Fresh Meadow Farm in Middletown, New York, which offers a weekly box of eight to 12 freshly harvested, organic vegetables, greens, herbs, and edible flowers, curated to provide a delicious farm-to-table experience. Registration for CSA closes on June 15. Visit https://www.nybg.org/ for more information.

 

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) presents “Wonderland Nights” a series of evening events for adults 21 and over, on three Saturdays in June, as well as one Friday night celebration of Pride. Enter Wonderland: Curious Nature at dusk, a madly beautiful world, showing through Oct. 27, and experience the exhibition in a new light, with a full cast of characters on the scene and themed cocktails that make for the perfect evening out.

 

The world premiere of the first episode of a new TV series focusing on the immigrant experience called “#Stressed” will air on BronxNet on June 19. Drawing on themes such as the immigrant experience and body positivity, with an aspirational narrative, the series highlights the diversity and commonality of immigrant experiences, beauty standards, and desires for success and acceptance through the lens of director Kobina de Graft-Johnson and creator and screenwriter Jasmine Patrice White. The series stars actress Abena Mensah-Bonsu. Read our latest story on the new series here.

 

Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition will mark its 50th Anniversary at a Gala at Manhattan College, 3900 Waldo Avenue, The Bronx, on Friday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m.

 

Attached below is the Summer Programming Schedule for the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center.

 

New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Beer Garden at the Leon Levy Visitor Center, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458, continues to have craft beers to purchase, as well as grab-and-go meals, snacks, and drinks at the Pine Tree Café at the same NYBG location. NYBG is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458-5126.

 

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a museum of plants, including 50 gardens and plant collections spread across a 250-acre National Historic Landmark site. Founded in 1891, The New York Botanical Garden is the most comprehensive botanical garden in the world and an integral part of the cultural fabric of New York City, anchored in the Bronx. Visitors come to the Garden to connect with nature for joy, beauty, and respite, and for renowned plant-based exhibitions and programming. Visit NYBG’s website to plan your visit: https://www.nybg.org/visit/. Check out the events listed below among others which are ongoing at the garden.

 

New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Bronx Neighbors Program offers free Grounds-Only Admission to Bronx Residents Tuesday to Sunday and Monday federal holidays, offering the local community access to nature in their backyard, programs for the whole family, and more. Get your tickets online now, or learn more about other ways to receive your FREE Bronx Resident Grounds-Only admission ticket. Up to 6 tickets per transaction.

 

On Tuesday, and Thursday-Sunday; a grounds access pass to the New York Botanical Garden is available for purchase by NYC residents only. Proof of residency is required and may only be purchased onsite. On Wednesdays, grounds admission is free to NYC residents all day and to all other visitors between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Grounds admission includes access to outdoor gardens and collections, including the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.

• 250 acres to explore year-round
• The largest surviving old-growth forest in New York City
• Two family gardens for hands-on exploration
• Free mobile guides with audio tours, videos, and special content!

 

Forest Bathing at NYBG is an ongoing, audio, self-guided tour of the Thain Family Forest. Click here for more information. Allow yourself to be fully present as you bathe your senses in the sights, smells, sounds, and sensations of the Thain Family Forest with forest bathing experiences, known as shinrin-yoku in Japan. In Japanese shinrin means forest, and yoku means bath. This audio guide focuses on slowing down and experiencing the sensory connections that help calm the mind and deepen reflection under a glorious forest canopy. This experience takes roughly one hour from beginning to end. You can also choose to do a shorter 20-minute session and conclude after
Track 2. (The tracks are accessible through your mobile device via the link above.)

 

Join the Floral Design, Gardening, Landscape Design, Botanical Art, educational program at NYBG, and explore hundreds of classes to educate, inspire, and guide you.

 

Free your creativity with Seasonal Workshops at NYBG. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer, a budding apartment gardener, or you’re looking to explore the healing benefits of plants, NYBG’s Continuing Education program offers hands-on, one-day courses that supply you with creative ways to work plants into your daily routine. Explore a wealth of diverse offerings and fall in love with a new skillset this season. Click here for more information.

 

Plant Studio starts April 2024 at NYBG. Click here for more details. Discover the perfect balance of flexible coursework and expert instruction with NYBG Plant Studio, the newest addition to The New York Botanical Garden’s Continuing Education program. NYBG’s bite-sized, online courses are tailormade for the plant curious, plant advocate, or busy plant lover. Students will dig into gardening, botany, floral design, landscape design, and more from the comfort of their own space, whenever it fits their schedule, and meet an array of seasoned plant professionals eager to expand their plant knowledge through pre-recorded course videos; virtual tours of gorgeous garden spaces, often off-limits to the general public; and personal feedback on hands-on projects. Students will become a part of a diverse community of fellow nature enthusiasts and gain new skills from NYBG plant professionals.

 

Edible Academy Fresh from the Garden Tastings takes place at the New York Botanical Garden on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Get hands-on with healthy cooking using new recipes featuring plants grown in the Edible Academy. NYBG staff create family-friendly recipes using seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and kids and adults alike can learn how garden-to-table cooking is not only nutritious, but fun, too. While you’re exploring the Edible Academy, get hands on with the crops in the vegetable garden during Dig! Plant! Grow! each month. For more information, click here.

 

A number of citywide events highlighting Black Excellence can be found on eventbrite.

 

Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Join the weekly meetings of the Kingsbridge Writing Circle, held online at the Kingsbridge Library every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles are welcome to participate. The program is for those aged 18 and up. You must register to receive the Google Meet meeting code which will be emailed the day before. Register here.

 

Norwood Community Library, a mobile library, arranges pop-up library booths around The Bronx and also has a permanent library box located in front of the Keeper’s House at 3440 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx, NY 10467. For more details, check out our latest story on the library’s latest activities. The library also meets regularly as a book club.

 

COMEDY

Bronx Comedy has taken over the Arthur Avenue Retail Market since Jan. 29, 2024, every Monday at 7 p.m. Producer Walt Frasier is teaming up with Pauly DiSilvio of LCG Cigars to bring professional stand-up comedy, improv comedy, music and even murder mystery events to The Bronx’s Little Italy. Frasier has 20+ years of comedy performance and production experience and has been seen on HBO, MTV, NBC’S Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods and Letterman, Showtime’s Billions and more.

Registration is now open for (Bronx River Art Center) BRAC’s Summer 2024 art classes and workshops. The 2-hour classes meet once a week for five weeks in BRAC’s state-of-the-art studio art and ceramics spaces, as well as in BRAC’s digital media lab, and are taught by professional teaching artists with fine arts degrees and multiple years of teaching experience. Classes include painting, drawing, ceramics, cartooning, and photography. Classes run weekday mornings and afternoons.

Pricing for weekly classes starts at $50. Those who are interested in daily classes for their child or teenager are encouraged to register for the Bronx Summer Art Focus package, which covers all Monday-Thursday morning classes, as well as our three-hour Friday midday workshops. For class descriptions and pricing, visit BRAC’s Education Page.

 

Click here to check out Free Museum Days in New York City during 2024.

 

Junior McLean from the 149th and Tinton Avenue area in The Bronx is a self-taught artist since 1996. For years, he studied art and learned by reading at public libraries or studying online tutorials from online art groups like Renderosity and Deviant art. From 2005-2011, he used to have small, public art exhibitions. Currently, he is a freelance artist and wants to encourage other artists to stay creative and use their talents in a way that is positive to the neighborhood and each other. His social media links are:

Junior’s Digital Designs ((IG))

https://www.instagram.com/juniorsdigitaldesigns

Junior’s Digital Designs ((Twitter/X))

https://www.twitter.com/TheFractalKing/

Junior’s Digital Designs ((Business Page FB))

https://www.facebook.com/juniorsdigitaldesigns

Junior has a Redbubble Artwork Store for those seeking greeting cards, postcards and other custom products for sale at Junior’s Digital Designs Redbubble Artwork Store  https://fractalking.redbubble.com. He says he plans to collaborate with Link NYC about having his artwork seen/featured on their “Art on Link” program in the Tristate area. His work was featured last August with Link NYC for 3 weeks.

Casita Maria Gallery presents “Leftovers” from March 21 to August 16. See attached flier below for detials.

Local artist and photographer, Jordan Moss, a former editor of the Norwood News, runs the website, “Art All Around Us,” which can be accessed here. His photos and abstract/mixed media work can also be viewed on IG @jordanmossbx. Greeting cards with his photo prints are available on Etsy. Moss’s latest solo art/photography exhibit is showing at Poe Park Visitor Center, south of the corner of Grand Concourse and Kingsbridge Road.

 

The Bronx Night Market has returned to Fordham Plaza. The Bronx Night Market is not merely a culinary gathering; it is a powerful reflection of the community’s resilience, creativity, and collective pride, contributing to the borough’s cultural richness and economic vibrancy. This special event will occur on the first Saturday of the month from April to October. Click here for more information.

 

FILM

The Bronx Documentary Center is hosting a Film Screening on Friday, July 19, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the film “Negra” followed by a post-screening conversation with filmmaker Medhin Tewolde and Piragua Art Space Founder, Dāso Soto at Piragua Art Space, 367 East 10th Street in Manhattan. The event is being held in collaboration with Caza Fuego and there will be live music from Kiki & the Fellas.

The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) Films Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for 2024/2025! Applications are open from June 5 to July 30. Finalists will be notified and invited to interview in early August. The Fellowship will launch with a technical bootcamp in early September. Apply here.

 

The BDC created the Fellowship Program to help broaden the pipeline of traditionally underrepresented Bronx documentary filmmakers into the film profession and enable them to gain employment in creative industries. BDC invites proposals from filmmakers who will be engaged in Bronx communities and committed to creating in-depth documentaries based on the lives of community members and/or the issues affecting them. BDC Film Fellows are expected to work to journalistic standards of accuracy and conduct.

The Program includes a $3,000 stipend for the year; documentary filmmaking courses and professional development workshops; mentorship from BDC staff and visiting filmmakers; documentary film screenings and panel discussions; equipment loans and low-cost rentals; access to free meeting and workspace; and a video editing suite. BDC Films also works to strengthen BDC’s artistic community by creating a peer-to-peer support network that empowers Bronx filmmakers. For further information and application material, write to: INFO@BRONXDOC.ORG.

The Bronx Filmakers Collective presents Lavender Film Lab. See attached flier for details.

Bronx Independent Cinema Center has launched a campaign to bring independent film to The Bronx. Click on the donation link here for details. Read our latest story on the topic here.

MUSIC 

The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC) is hosting an OPEN MIC session in collaboration with the Nuyorican Poets Café on Thursday, July 18, from  7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the BDC Annex, 364 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY. Entry is $5 for Bronx Residents and $10 General Admission

Bronx Talk show host Gary Axelbank hosts a new music podcast, The Bronx Music Podcast with Gary Axelbank, recorded in front of a live audience at The Artist performance venue on City Island. Click here to read our latest story. For the latest episodes, listen on the following platforms Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. The podcast is recorded in front of a live audience on the first Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at ‘The Artist’, 249 City Island Avenue, City Island, Bronx, NY. The Artist venue was recognized as the 2023 Best Concert Venue in The Bronx.

 

The Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson presents Bronx Summer Concert Series each Sunday through Sept. 1 at different Bronx locations from noon to 5 p.m. See attached flier for more information.

 

 

Enjoy Community Karaoke at KRVC, 505, West 236th Street, each Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. See attached flier for more details.

You can often find different types of live music at An Béal Bocht Irish restaurant and pub, located at 445 West 238th Street in Riverdale.

 

The Bronx Music Heritage Center Music and Dance Program listing is attached below.

The Revolution of Hip Hop exhibit at Bronx Terminal Market remains open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Visit the Universal Hip Hop Museum’s website at hhhm.org for more information. For more information on the development of the Universal Hip Hop museum building, check out our latest story.

 

KIDS

City Parks Foundation is hosting a Puppet Show in the Williamsbridge Oval Park on Thursday, July 25. See attached flier below for details.

Van Cortlandt Park Allianceand Horace Mann School present the Starlight Cinema series, with a screening of The Princess Bride on July 16 at  7 p.m. in Van Cortlandt Park Parade Grounds. The fun starts at 7 p.m., featuring WFUV Public Radio DJ spinning tunes from 1987 and crafts with VCPA. The movie begins around 8.30 p.m. Movies are present FREE thanks to Horace Mann School.

Enjoy Everyday Play programs a at season at Pelham Bay Park throughout July and August for kids aged 6 to 17, with with City Parks Foundation. Everyday Play is a free, 5-day-per-week, multi-sport program for kids. Students enjoy a rotating schedule of activities which typically feature two different sports each day, including tennis, golf, track & field, soccer and general fitness. Throughout the six-week program, coaches introduce the basics of these sports while also providing fun games and contests to keep kids active and engaged. For more information, visit the City Parks Foundation website.

 

The organizers of the Puerto Rican Day Parade are looking for contestants for the Puerto Rican Day Parade Pageant / Talent Show. See attached flier for more details.

The Bronx Children’s Museum offers a range of activities for the borough’s children to enjoy. See our latest story on the museum’s opening here. When the museum welcomed its first children for a preview of the new facility with special guest, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and were asked how they enjoyed it, the children reportedly responded, “A-MAZ-ING!” The opening hours for the museum, located at 725 Exterior Street near Yankee Stadium along the Harlem River, can be found on the museum’s website here.

 

The Nest Music Conservatory is a non-profit organization providing music education to youths in the Bronx through out-of-school programs. The organization is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that contributes to the social and emotional growth of students, their families, and communities through classes, events, and concert series. The center, located at 3636 Holland Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA is open daily, Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call (718) 994-6378 for more information. 

 

The Bronx Documentary Center’s Annual Latin American Foto Festival (LAFF) is currently on view until July 28, featuring large-scale photographs by both emerging and established, award-winning photographers. Their work is displayed throughout the South Bronx’s Melrose neighborhood. This year marks the 7th anniversary of LAFF, and the Festival has expanded to five new locations in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn!

The Latin American Foto Festival is curated by Cynthia Rivera and Michael Kamber.  The outdoor exhibits were printed by Photoville. Wheat pasting in collaboration with DYSTURB in celebration of their 10th anniversary.

 

A photo exhibition on “Jewish Identity/Jewish Diversity” is on display at Hostos Research Center, Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse, C-130, Bronx, 10451. The exhibition is part of the multi-year CUNY Anti-Hate Initiative, aiming to educate the CUNY community about diverse groups’ identities and experiences. This year focuses on Jewish and Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders. Next year, the initiative will spotlight Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx demographics, followed by Muslims and the LGBTQIA+ groups in the third year. The exhibit is made possible through the generous support of Hostos Community College, the CUNY Anti-Hate Initiative, and The Covenant Foundation.

 

SPOKEN WORD, STORY TELLING, & LITERACY

Mosholu Library is hosting an Informal Creative Writing for Adults class on Mondays. See attached flier for details.

Neighborhood Stories is a storytelling initiative by the NYC Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) to gather and preserve the stories of NYC neighborhoods. Learn more about the project, and how to share memories of your neighborhood and community here.

 

 

NYC Veterans’ Veteran Voices Project records the stories of NYC’s veterans and preserves their legacy. Learn more at nyc.gov/vetvoices.

DYK? @nycveterans launched the Veteran Voices Project (VVP) to record the stories of NYC's veterans and preserve their legacy.
🎙️ Learn more about this oral history initiative at https://t.co/k6d4WfIHIW#VeteransDay #NYCVeteransDay21 pic.twitter.com/FTKKjI2R0Z

— NYC Consumer and Worker Protection (@helloDCWP) November 11, 2021

 

MOVEMENT

Shape Up NYC hosts a Running Group in the Williamsbridge Oval park on Wednesdays and Fridays. See attached flier for details.

 

Please see attached flier for the upcoming Poe Cottage Health & Fitness Spring / Summer 2024 event series.

For New Yorkers 60 years old and over, a Seniors Fitness program offers free twice weekly pickleball, tennis, yoga, and fitness walking classes across all five boroughs since April 2023. Participants of all levels are welcome to come out, have fun, and socialize. Visit https://cityparksfoundation.org/ or call (212) 360-1399 for more information.

 

Check out the following Bronx NYC Parks locations where you can swim, bike and run this summer.

The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is looking for soccer referees. Read our latest story here.

 

NYC Parks Recreation Center Membership is free for youth and young adults ages 24 and under. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

 

New Yorkers will have the opportunity to meet garden members and explore these neighborhood spaces. This day of action encourages New Yorkers to volunteer and be active in their local parks and gardens, empowering adults and children alike to stay engaged with their community greenspace through enriching volunteer work.

 

NYC Parks GreenThumb is the largest community gardening program in the country, with more than 550 community gardens across the city, totaling over 100 acres of public space. Established in 1978, this program has been providing programming, material support and technical assistant to gardens across New York City for over 45 years.

 

In partnership between GreenThumb and thousands of volunteers, the city’s gardens are stronger than ever and still at the forefront of community activism. They provide health and shade, venues for music and art, and cultivate a feeling of togetherness and shared mission. For more information on Open Garden NYC, and to find participating gardens near you, visit nyc.gov/parks and search Greenthumb. Beginners and experienced gardeners are all welcome!

 

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458-5126, invites residents to participate in its EcoQuest Challenge. EcoQuests, part of the NYC EcoFlora Project, challenge New Yorkers to become community scientists and observe, study, and conserve the native plants, fungi, and animals of the City via iNaturalist, an easy-to-use mobile app.

 

Each month, NYBG EcoFlora will announce a new Challenge where they need help documenting the wild flora and fauna of New York City by taking and sharing photos via iNaturalist. Download the iNaturalist App or register at iNaturalist.org. Take photos for the month’s EcoQuest Challenge. Post your findings on iNaturalist so they can be added to the NYC EcoFlora Project.

 

There are no wrong observations. Each observation contributes vital information to reveal traits and processes largely unknown before due to a lack of data and coordination between data sets. Millions of individual data points add up to big data that will enable new insights and opportunities for research, conservation, and engagement. Please do not disturb animal activity as you record your observations.

 

Walking History Tours of Hard Island with an NYC Parks Urban Park Ranger guide are now live. Click here for more information.

 

Community Fitness & Wellness Series 

Save the date for the Bronx Historical Society’s 23rd Annual Golf Tournament. See attached flier for details.

 

A Community Fitness & Wellness series is ongoing every Tuesday at Bridgefield Civic League in Williamsbridge. See attached flier for details.

There’s no need to head Upstate to experience the awe of New York’s natural wonders. Plan your next Hiking Trip right here in New York City! The city’s 300 miles of trails will take you through some of its oldest forests, and past 10,000 acres of wild and untouched natural areas, glacial potholes, and bedrock you can see and touch. As you explore these beautiful parks, you’ll come across all kinds of wildlife, from the majestic ospreys nesting high up on utility poles to turtles sunbathing on rocks in the ponds. Along the way, you can also visit historic places that give a glimpse of Old New York and tell the story of our city. Be sure to pack plenty of water, and wear sunscreen and layered clothing. Visit the Bronx River Park hiking plan here.

 

Shape Up NYC presents Leap to the Beat Sundays at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center at 10 a.m. See attached flier below for more.

 

Gentle Yoga Flow classes with Shape Up NYC and NYC Parks have begun at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center at 3225 Reservoir Oval East in Norwood since Nov. 9, 2023 and continue each Thursday at 6.30 p.m. Bring a mat. See attached flier.

For New Yorkers 60 years old and over, a Seniors Fitness program offers free twice weekly pickleball, tennis, yoga, and fitness walking classes across all five boroughs since April 2023. Participants of all levels are welcome to come out, have fun, and socialize. Visit https://cityparksfoundation.org/ or call (212) 360-1399 for more information.

 

The only operational Ice Rink in The Bronx has been renovated and reopened on Nov. 20 at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in Castle Hill. As a part of the Frederic R. Coudert Sports Complex, the ice skating rink provides professionally trained staff and visiting coaches that feature individuals with over 15 years of professional experience of ice skating.

 

The ice skating rink is managed by ASAC Management and with over 30 years of ice skating management, ASAC has specialists from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds offering expert training techniques. The age range for the ice rink (during program hours) is 6-18. For more information, contact athletics director, Darril Almonte, on darril.almonte@kipsbay.org or visit https://www.kipsbay.org/icerink. Read our recent story on the reopening here.

 

Shape Up NYC and NYC Parks hosts a Running Group at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. See attached flier below for more details.

Learn to Become a Lifeguard. Make summer happen for NYC! Becoming a lifeguard is a rewarding experience. You’ll work outdoors in some of New York City’s most iconic locations, playing a critical role in helping New Yorkers of all ages and abilities have safe access to beaches and pools. Click here for more details or see attached flyer below. Read our latest story here.

Van Cortlandt Park Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, 246th Street and, Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471, is open every Saturday and Sunday. See attached flier below for more information.

 

Exercise Classes in Cantonese 

Visiting Nurses Services NY is inviting the public to virtual, exercise classes in Cantonese on Tuesdays, from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. See attached flier below for more information.

BronxWorks and Twin Parks West Older Adult Center, 355 East 183^rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458, invites residents to come join some fun classes Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See attached flier below for details.

 

 

Running group, Bronx Nomads, generally meet at the Bainbridge Avenue entrance to the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood on Mondays at 6.30 p.m. to run together safely. Founded 5 years ago, the group caters to those with different levels of fitness. You can follow Bronx Nomads on Instagram and Facebook or email the group at bronxnomads@gmail.com. Read our latest stories on two of the club’s runners who recently completed the 2023 TCS New York City marathon here and here.

Elected officials, City agency partners, and community-based organizations continue to host the Saturday Night Lights citywide program to work together to keep 100 gyms across the City open for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights, ensuring no indoor gyms are closed on these nights – the time when they are needed most by kids in city communities. Click on the following link to watch a video extract of the Saturday Night Lights Relaunch, where Mayor Eric Adams can be seen observing some of the kids in action.

 

Each Saturday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., children and youth, aged 11 to 18, are able to enjoy an array of indoor sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dance, martial arts and more. According to the organizers, a key component of the program is bringing cops and kids together. Teams of youth coordination officers from NYPD precincts are at each of the 100 gymnasiums every Saturday night, helping to coach, and joining members of various community based organizations to interact with young people and help make a lasting and positive impact in their lives.

 

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, located at 3450 Dekalb Avenue, is the local venue for the program in Norwood, while the Fordham Heights program is run at 2255 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457. For a list of all venues, scan the QR code in the below flier. (If you cannot access the QR code from the attached flyer, click on this link.

 

As reported, an additional 25 city gyms and an additional $1.25 million investment in the Saturday Night Lights program was announced on July 9, 2022. To find a gym near you, click here.

Gotham City Panthers is an amateur basketball team founded by Eric King. Click on the link for more information.

 

Theory 9’s Rising Kings Basketball Club caters to different age groups in the Kingsbridge Heights neighborhood. Click here for more details.

 

Bronx Buccaneers football club meet on Saturdays in the Williamsbridge Oval, located at 3225 Reservoir Oval East, in Norwood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Monday to Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Understanding there is more to football, the Buccaneers strive to develop the students/athletes, and the hope is that the players will use the program not only as a stepping stone to advance to upper level sports in High School and college, but also as a means to engage in positive behavior and as a healthy distraction from idleness which the group says can lead to poor decisions. The Buccaneers accept kids from any community, boys or girls, ages 6 to 14. Contact Tasha Andrews at (917) 662-3632 for further information.

Bronx Panthers Youth Football & Cheer save lives through football, and are recruiting all age groups. Call the numbers in the attached flier, above, for more information.

 

NYC Parks Movement Events 

Hiking Trails

NYC has 300 miles of nature trails! Find a trail and go exploring

 

Signs of Spring Hikes

Find adaptations and signs of spring this weekend on hikes with the Urban Park Rangers

 

Download the NYC Bike Map

Our friends at NYC DOT have published their annual map of NYC‘s bike paths and trails.

 

Editor’s Note: We will update this feature article as more events become available.