UPDATE Out & About: NYC Public Pools Reopen, 4th July Celebrations, Abolition Commemoration Day & More!

Editor’s Pick Gun Violence Awareness Month may be drawing to a close but Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence (B.R.A.G.) Northwest is holding a Peace BBQ on July 16 at 193rd Street between Jerome Avenue and Morris Avenue. (No time was provided but we will try to find out.) All are welcome. Any questions, please text (646) 937-3754. B.R.A.G. is a group of violence interrupters who work with young people, community residents and organizations, and the public to promote new community norms and safer streets, where violence is not accepted.   District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz, NYC Parks and Van Cortlandt


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Out & About: Block Party, Movie Nights, Pride Month Continues, a Peace Rally & More!

  Editor’s Pick Join Woodlawn Conservancy’s director of historical services on a Silent Partners – LGBTQ Tour in Celebration of Pride Month on Saturday, June 25, to pay tribute to some notable LGBT figures, including writers, artists, and vaudeville stars, buried at Woodlawn. For the 11 a.m. tour, please click here. For the 1 p.m. tour, please click here. For the 3 p.m. tour, please click here.   Bronx Community Board 7 is holding a Resource Fair on Saturday, June 25. See attached flier below for more information. New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)’s Bronx Neighbors Program is now offering free


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UPDATE Out & About: Juneteenth Celebrations, Pride Month, Summer Fun Activities & More!

  Editor’s Pick District 11 Councilman Eric Dinowitz is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on June 19th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4545 Independence Avenue (Riverdale Temple). The event wil include a live DJ, arts & crafts, African drums, dance & zumba, storytelling, spoken word and hip hop. For more information, see below flier.     Join Woodlawn Conservancy’s director of historical services on a Silent Partners – LGBTQ Tour in Celebration of Pride Month on Saturday, June 25, to pay tribute to some notable LGBT figures, including writers, artists, and vaudeville stars, buried at Woodlawn. For the 11


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Out & About: 5-Boro Bike Tour, Bronx Week, Bronx Fashion Week, Small Business Week & More!

Editor’s Pick The Annual Bronx Week festival takes place from May 5 to May 15, this year. As usual, there will be a series of events from every sector of the community including senior activities, small business networking, family, health, finance, and more. Bronx Week will culminate with a Black-tie gala honoring this year’s Bronx Walk of Fame inductees on Saturday, May 14. To purchase tickets and/or journal advertising online click here. To complete a form and mail a check, click here.   EVENTS To celebrate the 125th anniversary of DeWitt Clinton High School, two events will be held, and


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UPDATE Out & About: NYBG’s Orchid Show, Earth Day Celebrations, Easter Egg Hunt & More!

Editor’s Pick Local nonprofit, “We Aim Higher,” which focuses on holding “human service” events to help communities, is organizing a Bronx clean-up event in honor of Earth Day, Friday, April 22. Click here for more information.   EVENTS Bronx-based nonprofit, Freedom Youth NYC Family Justice Center, is holding a Black & Gold fundraiser to support the organization’s anti-trafficking work on April 30 at 5 p.m. at 22 East 125th Street in Manhattan with honoree, Mayor Eric Adams. Further details can be found in the flyer, which can be found further below.   To celebrate the 125th anniversary of DeWitt Clinton


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UPDATE Out & About: NYBG’s Orchid Show, Earth Day Celebrations, Saturday Night Lights Relaunches & More!

Editor’s Pick Bronx-based nonprofit, Freedom Youth NYC Family Justice Center, is holding a Black & Gold fundraiser to support the organization’s anti-trafficking work on April 30 at 5 p.m. at 22 East 125th Street in Manhattan with honoree, Mayor Eric Adams. Further details can be found in the flyer, which can be found further below.   EVENTS Hop Aboard the Woodlawn Trolley for a 60-minute Throwback Thursday Scenic Trolley Tour of the Woodlawn Cemetery, located at 3800 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY, on Thursday, April 21, at 2 p.m. Woodlawn is a 400-acre national historic landmark and a Level II Arboretum.


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Out & About: Tango Argentina, Black & Gold Fundraiser, Bronx Buccaneers & More!

Editor’s Pick Bronx Buccaneers football club meet on Saturdays in the Williamsbridge Oval in Norwood from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. The session consists of a “Bootcamp” comprising strength, cardio and endurance training and the group also uses weights, bands and other equipment. The sessions are in preparation for the team’s upcoming Tackle football program which begins March 19 and every Saturday thereafter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where kids are taught the fundamentals of football in a safe, fun atmosphere. Understanding there is more to football, the Buccaneers strive to develop the students/athletes, and the hope is that the players will


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UPDATE Out & About: A True Bronx Tale Exhibition, Black History Month, Irish Dance Show at Lehman & More!

Editor’s Pick As reported, NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022.   EVENTS The New York Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip


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Out & About: Black History Month, Mid-Winter Fun at the Oval, Bronx Night Market Returns & More!

Editor’s Pick As reported, NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022. EVENTS The New York Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip community


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