Editor’s Pick 

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center will hold its annual gala on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. Hosted by former NFL Denver Bronco, Reggie Rivers, the event will honor Melissa Bindra, a real estate executive and affordable housing developer in the Bronx, and Stephen Ritz, the founder of Green Bronx Machine. MMCC will also bestow special honors on its COVID Superheroes. The event is virtual, and tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information and for ticket pricing, visit https://www.mmcc.org/.

 

Events 

Are you itching to travel, and want to have fun while testing your U.S. geography knowledge? Then join the Pelham Bay Library’s virtual “Travel the U.S.A.” trivia game on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. To register, search for “Travel the U.S.A. Trivia” at https://www.nypl.org/.

 

The Bronx River Foodway will host its first virtual Foodway team meeting on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Participants will get a sneak peek at the edible plants, berries, and vegetables that will be planted during the 2021 growing season. Visit http://www.bronxriver.org/ to register, or for more information, email Nathan Hunter at Foodway@bronxriver.org.

 

Join Dr. Robbin Moran, New York Botanical Garden’s Curator Emeritus, for a virtual discussion on Charles Darwin’s passion for plants and learn the pivotal role they played in shaping his revolutionary theory of evolution. The event takes place via zoom on Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon. To RSVP, visit https://www.nybg.org/ and search for “Darwin’s Passion for Plants.”

 

The Bronx Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents the Battle of the Decades Virtual Bingo, an afternoon of non-stop fun and games to benefit the alumnae chapter’s scholarship and community programming. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. Guests must be 21 years old to participate, and bingo playing cards must be purchased in advance. To buy tickets and learn more, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search for “Battle of the Decades Virtual Bingo.” Ticket sales end on Friday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.

 

Art 

Want to explore your artistic side in the comfort of your home? Then join The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Virtual Family Art Making Affair from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. Registration is required, and free art materials for the event will be available for pickup during the museum’s open hours on Wednesday, Jan. 20, Thursday, Jan. 21, and Friday, Jan. 22. For more details and registration, visit http://www.bronxmuseum.org/.

 

Artist Tania Dirks and The Bronxworks Leadership Council present the first Bronxworks Virtual Paint and Sip on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at http://bronxworks.org/events. All proceeds benefit the Bronxworks Building Better Future Funds.

 

Movement

From Jan. 6 until April 1, a Free Walking Program for Adults and Seniors will be held every Wednesday from noon until 1 p.m. in Williamsbridge Oval Park. Join the fun! The program will start with a group warm-up, led by a Shape Up NYC instructor, followed by a walking workout appropriate for all levels and paces, and will end with a cool down and stretch. The group meets at the track, except during inclement weather or when temperatures fall below 40 degrees. Please dress for the weather, wear a face covering and maintain social distancing of 10 feet during class. Wash your hands frequently and stay home if you’re sick. Instructor: Lia ‘Miran

 

Every Monday night, the Bronx Nomads host an hour long run / walk for anyone interested in joining the group. The event starts at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center at 6 p.m. More information can be found on the group’s Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bronxnomads/.

 

Every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Bronx Works, there is a free Vinyasa Yoga class at 1130 Grand Concourse, and yoga mats are provided. For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search for free vinyasa yoga.

 

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