Editor’s Pick 

The Off-Broadway in the Boros Fest is coming to the Bronx. Enjoy free, outdoor, theater performances at 1 Fordham Plaza, on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, go to nyc.gov/OffBwayBoros.

 

Events

Lehman College is marking Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) with an array of cultural activities, thought-provoking panel discussions, and exciting performances that highlight the many contributions Hispanic and Latinx communities have made to U.S. history. Register now for a wide selection of events. For more information, go to https://www.lehman.edu/cuny-institute-health-equity/upcoming-events.php.

 

In celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, a Fiesta de Flores celebration will be held at the New York Botanical Garden on Friday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Garden Terrace Room. The event is being held in collaboration with New York City Council Member Vanessa Gibson, and will present a Distinguished Leadership Award to Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Come enjoy music, crafts, food, and much more! Admission is free, space is limited, and RSVP is required by October 8. RSVP here.

 

A celebration of the unique, native cultures of America, the Bronx Native American Festival is being held at Pelham Bay Park, located at Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue, on Sunday, Sept. 26, at noon. There will be performances by Bobby Gonzalez, Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, The Silvercloud Singers and demonstrations by Jorge Estevez and Joy Tonepahhote. Admission is free. For more information, call the Pelham Bay Park Administrator’s office on (718) 430 1891.

 

Williamsbridge Oval Park Recreation Center is now open for the fall season, and registration is free. Go to https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/recreationcenters/X104 for more information on the various classes that are on offer.

 

 

The Historical Society of the New York Courts (White Plains, NY), in partnership with the Woodlawn Cemetery & Conservancy, present the virtual event Legal History from the Ground Up: Unearthing New York’s Legal Ancestors at Woodlawn Cemetery on Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. Many of the giants of New York law, including William Nelson Cromwell, Samuel Untermyer, and even Charles Evans Hughes, have their final resting places in Woodlawn Cemetery.

A panel of descendants will take the audience on a journey sharing little known stories about these important lawyers and judges and discuss their impact on the law today. This webinar is free and open to the public. Visit the Society’s website to register for the free online event: https://history.nycourts.gov/events/woodlawn-ancestors-webinar/

 

 

                                                                                     Music

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, located on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. On Saturday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. a don’t-miss show will feature one of the most popular big bands in Latin music, the incredible Mambo Legends Orchestra, accompanying Colombian singer, Patty Padilla, in a tribute to Celia Cruz. The second part of the show will feature the iconic Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, Andy Montañez, accompanied by the Mambo Legends. For more information, go to: https://www.lehmancenter.org/andy-mambo-patty.

 

New York Philharmonic musicians will perform on the Van Cortlandt House Museum Lawn in Van Cortlandt Park on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. as part of Honor & Praise: Celebrating the Influence of the African Diaspora on Global Culture. This free event, a co-presentation by the New York Philharmonic, Bronx Arts Ensemble, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, features performances by a string quartet of Philharmonic musicians and a woodwind quintet from Bronx Arts Ensemble (BAE), plus a panel discussion on the intersection of music, culture, and Black identity. Proof of vaccination, masks, and advance registration are required. Register on eventbrite as follows: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honor-and-praise-tickets-170214759929.

 

Bronx native, saxophonist and composer, Albert Rivera, who was recently awarded a city artist corps grant, will present The Albert Rivera Quintet with special guest, Joél Leon, at the Bronx Library Center, on Friday, Oct. 16, at 2:30 pm as part of the award program. For more information about Rivera’s career and shows, visit www.AlbertRiveraJazz.com. 

 

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, located on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468, is excited to present a FREE CONCERT in the Bronx to continue the kick off of the new 2021-2022 season. The show, featuring the Brazilian All Stars, will be on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. Join the Brazilian All Stars for a uniquely memorable musical journey through Brazil’s most famous songs, Sambas, Bossa Novas, Ballads, Choro, Fado, virtuoso instrumental tracks and more.

Seating is on a first-come first serve basis. Reservations can be made by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 (Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and beginning at 4 p.m. on the day of the concert), or through online access at www.LehmanCenter.org.

 

DRIZ Entertainment presents Bronx Palooza, “the only authentic Afrobeat event in the Bronx,” every Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. at EazyLife Restaurant & Lounge, 1300 East 222nd Street, The Bronx, NY 10469. Get a taste of the African flavors. Entry is free.

 

The Nest Music Conservatory, a non-profit organization providing music education to youths in the Bronx through out-of-school programs, has reopened. The organization is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that contributes to the social and emotional growth of students, their families, and our communities through classes, events, and concert series. The center suffered severe damages due to the recent hurricane, and had intended to be open for regular after school programs in time for the beginning of the school year but was delayed during repairs. The center, located at 3636 Holland Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA will be open daily, Monday to Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 718-994-6378 for more information. 

Food

The Bronx Night Market is the largest event series in Uptown, The Bronx, and Westchester County and takes place every Saturday at 1 Fordham Plaza from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. It attracts thousands every Saturday, April through November, to Fordham Plaza. The series, celebrating culture and cuisine, represents the city’s diverse offerings and supports up-and-coming food concepts, all the while encouraging visitors from the greater New York area and beyond to explore our borough. Join us and support small & local businesses all spring and summer! The free, pet friendly market with 30+ food vendors incorporates family activities.

Literature & Spoken Word 

Rebel Girls is hosting a book launch to celebrate their new book, “Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real Life Tales of Black Girl Magic,” which includes stories of 100 barrier-breaking, Black women. This outdoor event will take place at The Lit. Bar, 131 Alexander Ave (between 134th Street and Bruckner Boulevard) Bronx, NY 10454 on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 11.30 a.m., and will include various surprises and giveaways.

 

First launched in 2019, the New York City International Book Fair / Feria Internacional del Libro NYC, an initiative of the CUNY Mexican Studies Institute, aims to disseminate academic and literary work published in Spanish, whether in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, or the United States, and, at the same time, promote better reading habits within Hispanic communities in New York. This year’s virtual panels and events, which take place from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, will be streamed on Facebook Live through the @FILNYC account. Click here for more information.

 

VIP (@voicesinpower_ on Instagram) takes to The Bronx Brewery, 856 E. 136th Street, The Bronx, NY 10454 on Thursday, Sept. 30, with Voices in Power: A Poetry Open Mic Experience that features Shay the Poet, (@shaythepoet on Instagram). Doors open at 7 p.m. People can get in, get settled, get drinks and food at the bar before opening the open mic list. The event will run until 10 p.m., and close out with drinks and conversations until they kick everyone out. Email findme@imsuperdope.com for more information.

 

Dance

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458, is hosting a Contemporary Dance Series
on Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. through October 2021. A series of spontaneous outdoor performances celebrate the infinite possibilities of our connection with nature and each other. Go to https://www.nybg.org/event/ for more information on this and other events at NYBG.

 

One of the most famous and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, the Paul Taylor Dance Company has been innovating and transforming the art form of modern dance since 1954. Check out upcoming shows at the New York Botanical Garden by the Paul Taylor Dance Company on September 18, 19, 25, & 26. For more information, visit www.nybg.org.

 

Tango, Foxtrot, and Cha-cha, oh my! Every Thursday until October, the Silver Shoes Dance Club welcomes all dancers 55 years and older for free dance classes at Van Cortland Park’s Woodlawn Playground at Van Cortlandt Park East and Kepler Avenue. No experience or partner is necessary, and the dancing kicks off at 10 a.m. All dancers must follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Registration is required and can be done online at https://www.silvershoesdanceclub.com/. Got questions? Email silvershoesdanceclub@gmail.com.

 

The Bronx Dance Fund, made possible by support from the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, seeks to support the development of Bronx-based dancers, choreographers, and dance organizations through grants of up to $7,500 for general operating or project-based support, including capacity building, training, professional development, or production work! The application process will open Monday, Oct. 4. You can review the guidelines for the grant today. Stay tuned for our upcoming info session schedule. For more information, go to: https://www.bronxarts.org/grants/bronx-dance-fund.

 

The exhibit Born in Flames: Feminist Futures is on display at the Bronx Museum, now through September 26. The exhibit showcases the visions of contemporary artists. To learn more, visit bronxmuseum.org, select the exhibitions tab and scroll down to locate the event. Tickets to visit the museum can also be purchased at bronxmuseum.org/visit.

 

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC), 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace and Summit Place, presents “Together, We are New York at KHCC: Art Lives” on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two local artists, supported by the Association for a Better New York (ABNY), will be bringing a new mural to life at KHCC, and documenting the process. Both are Kingsbridge Heights kids: one grew up as a member of KHCC’s “Early Head Start” program and the other is a small business owner who also creates works of art. Other artists will also be showcased through the City Artist Corps.

 

The exhibit, Wardell Milan: Amerika, God Bless You If It’s Good To You, opens on Wednesday, June 23, at the Bronx Museum and will remain open until October 24. The exhibit showcases 12 new drawings and mixed media created by the artist Wardell Milan. Milan and choreographer, Zachary Tye Richardson, will present new performance works as part of the exhibit. Visit bronxmuseum.org, select the exhibitions tab and scroll down to learn more about the exhibit. Tickets to visit the museum can also be purchased at bronxmuseum.org/visit.

 

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.

 

Kids

Scarecrows & Pumpkins is ongoing at the New York Botanical Garden through Sunday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Plentiful pumpkins and hordes of gourds will be on display at the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building and on the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Plaza. To add to the seasonal fun, more than 100 whimsical scarecrows will line the twisting trails of the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Go to https://www.nybg.org/event/scarecrows-pumpkins/ for more information.

 

Storytime Cabaret with New York City Children’s Theater takes place on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edible Academy Amphitheater. For 25 years, New York City Children’s Theater (NYCCT) has promoted children’s literacy and
social development through professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs. This 45-minute performance features four actor/singers performing 12 original songs from both past and current NYCCT productions. For more information, go to: https://www.nybg.org/event/storytime-cabaret-with-new-york-city-childrens-theater/.

 

Film

The Fox and King has announced the season one finale of “B-Sides” which will premiere at the Mott Haven Film Festival for the 2021 season. Featuring Bronx-native emcee, Kevin “Advice” Toledo, the music docuseries has also been selected as a nominee for Best Documentary during the film festival’s award ceremony. The screening will air on Saturday, October 9, 2021. For more information, go to www.motthavenfilmfestival.eventbrite.com. 

 

The web series, “COVID Ditty,” filmed in and around the Bronx, is heading to the New York Movie Awards as part of a live screening which is open to the public on Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Kraine Theater, 85 East 4th Street in the East Village in Manhattan. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the screening starting at 8:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.figid.nyc/events/nyma.

 

 

Movement

The Bronx County Medical Society is hosting an Adaptive Sports Event on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Williamsbridge Oval Park at 11 a.m. Adaptive sports are competitive or recreational sports for people with disabilities. The society will be holding an adaptive pickleball and an adaptive boxing event in conjunction with Montefiore Adaptive Sports Service. For more information, call (929) 285 4493.

 

It’s that time of year again! Williamsbridge Oval need male and female quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and a defensive line for the upcoming Flag Football Season. Flag Football practice will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Games will be on Saturdays. This program is geared toward all youth from 9 to 14 years of age. The venue is the Williamsbridge Oval, 3225 Reservoir Oval, Bronx, New York 10467. Call (718) 543-8672 for more details.

 

The Office of Bronx District Attorney, Darcel D. Clark, will hold the 3rd Annual 5K Run / Walk / Roll to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The event will begin and end at E. 161st Street between Grand Concourse and Walton Avenue (rain or shine).

 

The Bronx County Medical Society is hosting an adaptive sports event on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Williamsbridge Oval Park at 11 a.m. Adaptive sports are competitive or recreational sports for people with disabilities. The society will be holding an adaptive pickleball and an adaptive boxing event in conjunction with Montefiore Adaptive Sports Service. For more information, call (929) 285 4493.

 

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance is hosting a Hike-toberfest on Saturday, Oct. 23. See why Van Cortlandt Park is where New Yorkers hike, when you join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Hike-toberfest. Join us for a guided hike in the park, followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Find out more here.

 

The NYPD, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the City’s five district attorneys’ offices and several City agency partners, community-based organizations and foundations launched the “Saturday Night Lights” program on July 10 and it continues all year long. The groups have opened 100 gyms across the City for free, high-quality sports programs for kids on Saturday nights, ensuring no indoor gyms will be closed on these nights – the time when they are needed most by kids in city communities.

 

Each Saturday evening, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., children from 11 to 18 years-of-age will be 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 will be at each of the 100 gymnasiums every Saturday night, helping to coach and participating with members of various Community Based Organizations to interact with young people and help make a lasting and positive impact in their lives.

 

Join NYC Parks, Montefiore Health System, Empire Bluecross/Blueshield, Einstein College of Medicine & BronxNet from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 in St. James Park, at 2530 Jerome Avenue in Fordham Manor,  for Bronx Fit Fest. There will be, yoga, outdoor spin classes, chairobics, pickleball, and family-friendly games. The event is free, and will go ahead, rain or shine. For more information, call (212) 360 3338.

 

A Bocce Tournament will be held next to the bocce courts in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. Players compete in borough-wide tournaments with the 1st and 2nd place teams advancing to the citywide championships. This event is free!

 

NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) is sponsoring Bike Repair Stations run by the group Get Women Cycling. NYC DOT Street Ambassadors will be on hand at various Bronx venues (and around the City) to talk about projects and collect feedback about cycling in the neighborhood at events marked with an asterisk(*).

• Friday, October 29, 2pm-5pm, Fordham Plaza, Bronx*
• Saturday, October 30, 11am-2pm, Eastchester Road and Pelham Parkway Greenway, Bronx*

 

NYC DOT will be holding pop-up, bike, light and bell giveaways in the Bronx during the weeks of Oct. 4 and Oct. 25 on popular bike routes, along with the following Bike Helmet Giveaways starting this weekend.

Date: Saturday, October 23, 11AM-2:30PM
Location: Tremont Park/Walter Gladwin Park, East 175th Street & Tremont Avenue, Bronx
Sponsored by CM Oswald Feliz

Date: Saturday, October 30, 11AM-2:30PM
Location: Playground 52LII, 681 Kelly Street, Bronx
Sponsored by CM Rafael Salamanca

Watch our Bike Helmet Fitting Tips video on YouTube

Helmets are available for all ages. You must be present to get a helmet and you must learn how to properly fit it. A parent or legal guardian must be present to sign a waiver for children under 18. Adults over age 18 receiving a helmet must sign a waiver. Masks are required during the entire fitting. All CDC social distancing protocols will be followed.

 

NYC DOT has provided further information on riding E-bikes in NYC. 

 

Click here to learn more about riding an e-bike and other micromobility options in NYC.

 

Additional Upcoming NYC Parks Events in the Bronx

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Adult/Senior Open Access 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Fall Volunteer Days at the Bronx River Foodway 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx

Toddler Soccer 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx

Adult/Senior Open Access 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Intro to Apple Computers 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Keyboard and Mouse Basics 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Teen Open Access 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Stop Motion Movie Mashup 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.