Editor’s Pick 

Celebrate Summer at the Oval 

The public is invited to Make Music New York’s free music festival celebrating the first day of summer, June 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval. Events include West African drumming by Bronx Community Charter School’s graduating 5th graders, and rock by Fort Indy at 5 p.m., in front of the Rec Center. For more information, or to add to the show, call (646) 938-0557. 

Onstage
The Bronx Library Center,310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents Music by the NY Opera Forum, June 14; and A Musical Tribute to the Music of Motown, June 21; both at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org. 

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers Songs From the Beatles to Patsy Cline, June 21 at 2 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. 

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W. presents A Glorious Tribute to the King of Pop, honoring Michael Jackson in a multi-media and live performance, June 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. (tickets are $25 to $45; $10/under 12). For more information, call (718) 960-8833.

Bronx Arts Ensemble presents Three Billy Goats Gruff, June 15 at 1 and 2:30 p.m., at the NY Botanical Garden, ($6). Program is subject to change. For more information, call (718) 601-7399.

Events
The Fordham Road BID presents a free outdoor movie, “Frozen,” on June 20 at 8:30 p.m. at Muller Park and Plaza at East Fordham Road and Creston Avenue. Bring a chair or a blanket. For more information, call (718) 562-2104.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, 3061 Bainbridge Ave., presents a Tribute to Ibrahim Gonzalez, June 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Events include a Latin Jazz concert, prayers, and a tribute video. For more information, call (718) 652-6839. 

LaSorsa Auto Group, 3510 Webster Ave., will host a free Dad’s Night Out, June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. Events include BBQ-ing, rock climbing, silent auction, and World Cup Games. For more information, call (718) 283-4081.

Pool’s Open at Van Cortlandt Park, June 27 to Sept. 1, and offers swim instruction, lap swim, and water aerobics. For more information, call (718) 760-6969.

The Friends of Van Cortlandt Park presents the 4th celebration of the Seven Wonders of VC Park, June 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Events include hands-on activities as well as a tour around the lake. Finger foods and refreshments will be served. Meet at the VC Golf House (enter park at Bailey Avenue and VC Park South). For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 601-1460 or visit info@vancortlandt.org.

Monroe College, 2501 Jerome Ave. holds an Allied Health Career and Internship Expo, specifically for Allied Health and Nursing students and graduates, to meet with potential employers, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in King Hall’s Mintz Auditorium. Refreshments will be served at 11 a.m. For more information, call (646) 393-8613 or (914) 740-6480.

The Bronx Terminal Market, 610 Exterior St., hosts free film, “When Harry Met Sally,” June 24 at sunset (around 8:30 p.m.). Pre-film festivities begin at 7 p.m. Bring beach chair or towel. For more information, call (718) 243-1414.

The COVE, 3418 Gates Place, presents Shotokan Karate Do world champion Abdul “Aziz” Shihan, Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 5 and up, to learn to defend and protect yourself ($20/month; $45/month for family of 3); Zumba Classes, Fridays 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. ($20/month); and Health and Beauty Workshops, 3 to 6 p.m. for ages 13 and up ($20/month; 10 slots only), to learn hair extension techniques. For more information, call Starr or Michelle at (718) 405-1312.

The Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval E., offers ongoing zumba sessions, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at noon. No registration is required. For more information, call (718) 543-8672.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Arts Projects: Mark Twain Garden Adventure, to join a scavenger hunt and make a booklet and adventure story, June 14 and 15; and Such Are Snakes, to learn about snakes and make one from recycled materials, then listen to singer at noon, June 21 and 22; both in WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled is Nature Presentation: Snakes of NY, to see them live and handle skins and other artifacts (call ext. 251 to reserve), June 22 at the WH House 1 and 2 p.m. Additional event includes: The Sunroom Project offers a series of events through Nov. 20 (call for a detailed schedule). Grounds admission is free Saturdays until noon all year, and free until noon Tuesdays in June. Glyndor Gallery tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m.; garden walks are held Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from the Perkins Visitor Center. For more information and a schedule of events, call (718) 549-3200.

Exhibits
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse (at 165th Street) presents Beyond the Supersquare, through Jan. 11, featuring 30 artists and more than 60 artworks. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (718) 681-6000.

Library Events
The Bronx Library Center,310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents programs for adults including: MS Word 2010 for Beginners: June 19 at 2 p.m. (advance in-person registration required). Children can enjoy Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m.: June 12, 19 and 26; Toddler Play Time at noon: June 12, 19 and 26; Family Time: June 14 at 11 a.m.; and Fish Book Making: June 19 at 4 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 seniors and adults: Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m.; Wii Program: Tuesdays at 3 p.m.; Beaded Jewelry at 11 a.m.: June 12 and 26 (bring your own materials; advance in-person registration required); and Introduction to Belly Dance: June 14 at 3:30 p.m. Children can enjoy Toddler Story Time at 10:30 a.m.: June 12 and 19; and Read Aloud Story Time at 4 p.m.: June 16 and 23. Teens/young adults can attend film: “Back to the Future,” June 14 at 1 p.m.; and So Fresh and So Clean: To make deodorant and body wash and learn about personal hygiene (materials are provided), June 18 at 3 p.m. Foreigners can attend English Conversation Program: (intermediate level, free), Tuesdays 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 17 and 24. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Active Health at 4 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12), yoga and zumba, June 13; Toddler Story Time at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 months), June 18 and 25; and Children Sing and Celebrate Around the World: (ages 3 to 12), sing, make music, and play instruments, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. For adults: Exploring Cultures: History of Baseball, June 19 at 2 p.m. For teens/young adults: Teen Science: June 12 at 4 p.m.; and film: June 19 at 4 p.m. For foreigners: English Conversation Groups at noon: June 16 and 23. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR DAD READERS! 

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