Summer in the Square
June is packed with free events in Stuyvesant Square Park as part of SPNA’s Summer in the Square series! Start your Tuesdays with movement and music at Shake Your Soul® with Ronni Aronow and ease into Thursdays with open-air Yoga with Jana Hicks. Enjoy a magical evening of live jazz with the Ryan Barry Trio on Thursday, June 5, and catch the powerful voices of Utah’s Wasatch Chorale on Saturday, June 7. On Saturday, June 21, saxophonist and composer Adithya Vaidhyan fills the park with dreamy, thought-provoking sounds. For families, join Miss Jennifer’s Story Hour on Wednesday, June 18, for an imaginative morning under the trees. Get ready to dance as Brooklyn’s own Brass Queens bring their New Orleans-inspired, high-octane horn line on Saturday, June 28.
And don’t miss your chance to honor a special Dad with a beautiful Bloom of Honor this Father’s Day, June 15. Want to get your hands dirty? Join our weekday or Saturday volunteer gardening sessions and help keep the park thriving. There's something for everyone—come move, listen, grow, and connect this summer in the Square!
Monday Night Tango in the Park
Feel the rhythm of Argentine tango and join the dance! Every Monday evening from June 2 to September 29, Yoko and Mehdi Ghadimi bring Tango Milonga to life in Stuyvesant Square Park. Come early for a free beginner class from 6–7 p.m., then stay to dance until 9 p.m. (weather permitting). No partner or experience needed—just your passion and curiosity (and a pair of comfortable shoes). All are welcome!
Tuesday Mornings: Shake Your Soul
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Tuesdays through September 2025 · 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Join Shake Your Soul®-certified facilitator Ronni Aronow for a weekly open session of dance, breathwork, and mindful movement set to global rhythms. This uplifting practice is open to all ages and levels—no experience needed. Wear comfy clothes, sneakers, and bring water.
Thursday Mornings: Yoga with Jana
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Thursdays through September 2025 · 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Refresh your body and mind with a rejuvenating vinyasa yoga session in the fresh air of Stuyvesant Square Park. Jana Hicks’s guided practice blends calming breathwork with energizing movement to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Open to all levels—no experience needed. Just bring a mat, water, and comfy clothes. Breathe deeply, move freely, and restore your energy in the park’s peaceful setting.
Live Performance: Adithya Vaidhyan
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Saturday, June 15 · 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Spend your Sunday evening immersed in sound with the Adithya Vaidhyan Trio, led by saxophonist and composer Adithya Vaidhyan, and featuring bassist Adam Chilenski, and drummer Clem Pytel. A gifted performer and composer, Adithya crafts dreamlike soundscapes and thoughtful vignettes that invite you to slow down, listen deeply, and experience something truly original. Click here to watch Adithya perform with Kevin du Trio at FirstLive in Brooklyn.
Bingo Night with Jenny
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Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Get ready for laughs, prizes, and classic fun at Bingo Night with Jenny! Join your neighbors in Stuyvesant Square Park for a lively evening of community and friendly competition. Open to all ages, this all-are-welcome event is hosted by the always-entertaining Jenny, whose energy and humor make every round a blast. Free to play—just bring your game face!
Children’s Story Hour with Miss Jennifer
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Wednesday, June 18 · 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Join us for a delightful morning story hour with beloved local reader Miss Jennifer in Stuyvesant Square Park! Perfect for young children and their caregivers, this cozy outdoor gathering brings stories to life with warmth, fun, and imagination. Come relax under the trees and share the joy of reading together!
Live Performance: Brass Queens
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Saturday, June 28 · 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Get ready to dance as Brooklyn’s own Brass Queens bring their unstoppable energy to Stuyvesant Square Park! This all-female, New Orleans-inspired brass band is known for its powerhouse performances, high-octane horn lines, and deep dedication to showcasing women in music. They’ve lit up stages from the Met Gala to subway platforms—and now they’re bringing the party to our park. Don’t miss the chance to hear tracks from their electrifying new album, Hot Tub Sessions Vol. I, their first full-length of all-original music blending brass, mambo, Balkan, and more. Catch the Queens live—and feel the beat from the Big Easy to the Big Apple!
Paper Shredding
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Live Performance: Wasatch Chorale
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Saturday, June 7 · 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Experience the spirit of Utah’s celebrated Wasatch Chorale right here in Stuyvesant Square Park! Under the direction of Alison Unsworth, this dynamic ensemble brings 50+ years of choral artistry to NYC with a vibrant program spanning classical masterworks to Waterworks—a new suite by composer CJ Madsen. With singers ranging in age from 20 to 84, the Chorale promises a moving, multi-generational performance.
Live Performance: Ryan Barry Jazz Trio
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Thursday, June 5 · 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a magical evening of live jazz under the trees as the Ryan Barry Jazz Trio brings smooth sounds and summer vibes. A tenor saxophonist, bandleader, and Stuyvesant Square resident, Ryan has played across NYC, including Café Kitsuné, Sour Mouse LES, and Kato Sake Works.
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under The Stars
Join us in partnership with the Swedish Consulate of New York to celebrate Pride Month with a screening of Becoming Astrid.
It’s My Park Day
It’s My Park Day at Stuyvesant Square Park
Roll up your sleeves and join your neighbors for It’s My Park Day at Stuyvesant Square Park on Saturday, May 17—a hands-on celebration where community pride meets fresh soil, blooming flowers, and real impact. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or just a big heart, come dig in, clean up, and help us keep this beloved park beautiful from 9 a.m. through the afternoon—no experience needed!
2025 Annual Gala
Join us on May 16 for SPNA’s Annual Gala and Silent Auction!
We are thrilled to announce the return of SPNA’s Annual Gala and Silent Auction on May 16, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a beautiful evening with friends and neighbors in support of our mission.
Set in the stunning and historic chapel at St. George’s Episcopal Church (4 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003), the event promises an evening of community, celebration, and giving back—perfectly timed to coincide with the vibrant daffodils and tulips in full bloom.
Join us for an elegant atmosphere, delightful refreshments, and an opportunity to bid on an array of unique items and experiences, all in support of preserving and enhancing our cherished park and community. Plus, you’ll hear a special musical performance by SPNA favorites, The Kidwell Sisters, “a couple of jazz cats making a living in the city that never sleeps!” This is an enchanting springtime tradition that can’t be missed!
Tickets are on sale now! Save $25 with an early bird discount when you order before April 15!
Proceeds from this Gala will support beautification, advocacy, restoration and maintenance initiatives in Stuyvesant Square Park and its surrounding Historic District. The Stuyvesant Park Neighborhood Association, Inc. is a New York not-for-profit charitable and educational corporation.
Contributions are fully tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
**tickets are non refundable due to fundraising nature of event**
Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Meet with a representative from HPD to get assistance with repairs in your apartment, tenant’s rights, and more.
Date: May 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
Call 212-677-1077 or email District2@council.nyc.gov to set up an appointment.
Hosted by Council Member Carlina Rivera’s Office.
Celebration of Local Waters
Celebration of Local Waters
Sunday, April 27, 12:45 p.m.
15 Rutherford Place (and via Zoom)
Hosted by Fifteenth Street Friends
Water is life. It connects all living things, and as New Yorkers, we are fortunate to be surrounded by more than 500 miles of waterfront—from the Hudson and East Rivers to New York Bay and beyond.
Join a special Earth Month event that celebrates our local waterways and the life they sustain. Hear from an inspiring lineup of speakers, including NASA scientist Dorothy Peteet, water engineer Christine Suhonen, and Agata Poniatowski (above, with oyster) of the Billion Oyster Project, as they discuss the creatures that inhabit our rivers and estuaries, the environmental history encoded in sediment, and the groundbreaking restoration efforts underway.
Enjoy a complimentary light lunch at 12:15 p.m. before the program begins, along with a presentation by First Day School and a live performance from Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir. Whether you’re an environmentalist, student, or simply water-curious, this event will leave you informed and inspired.
Seed Bomb Workshop
Get your hands a little dirty—and help green the city in the process! As part of SPNA’s Earth Month Celebration in the Park, the passionate students of East Side Community High School’s Green Team invite you to roll up your sleeves and join their eco-friendly Seed Bomb Workshop.
Under the guidance of ESCHS teacher Asa Krieger, these student leaders will teach you how to create seed bombs—small bundles of soil, clay, and native wildflower seeds that can be tossed into tree pits, sidewalk cracks, or neglected patches of land to spark new life. These tiny ecological powerhouses support pollinator-friendly plants and contribute to the greening of urban spaces.
This youth-led workshop is more than a fun, hands-on activity—it’s a lesson in environmental activism and community care. Come be inspired by the next generation of change-makers and take home a few seed bombs of your own to spread beauty and biodiversity across the city. RSVP here.
Assembly Member’s Harvey Epstein’s Earth Day Celebration
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Earth Day Celebration
Bring your family, friends (and your leashed pups!) to this vibrant community celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month. The event kicks off with gardening and park cleanup led by SPNAvolunteers—grab a rake, plant a flower, or simply lend a hand to help keep our park green and gorgeous.
Pollinator Power!
Join us for “Pollinator Power!” a vibrant Earth Day arts and crafts event
Led by NYC artist and educator Signe Yberg and SPNA board member Reynard Loki, this interactive workshop invites participants of all ages to create beautiful pollinators—like bees, butterflies, beetles, and birds—using natural and recycled materials.
Bi-Weekly Small Business Clinics
Small business preparation and information regarding licenses, loans, regulations, and more.
Dates: March 26, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 5, and June 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 254 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10009
Call 212-788-7366 to set up an appointment.
Hosted by Council Member Carlina Rivera’s Office.
Tree Lighting with Broadway Brassy
December 11, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.Due to inclement weather, we will meet inside at the chapel at St. George’s Episcopal Church on Rutherford Place for SPNA’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Come enjoy a special performance of celebratory holiday music by singer, bandleader, and emcee Broadway Brassy. Then we’ll brave the rain and head outside to light the tree.Register here >>
Open Yoga with Jana
Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/24, and 10/31, 9-10 a.m.[RSVP]Let’s plank: Jana Hicks guides you through a relaxing and energizing open session of vinyasa yoga to relax your nervous system while improving strength, flexibility, coordination, and overall physical confidence. Bring a yoga mat and water, and wear comfortable clothing. All ages and levels are welcome.
Shake Your Soul
Shake Your Soul with RonniTuesdays (10 to 11 a.m.) through October 29, 2024Hear the music, feel the vibrations, relax your mind, move your body, and energize your soul with SPNA events committee member Ronni Aronow as she guides you through a “Shake Your Soul” session on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. (through October 29, with an additional pop-up evening session on Thursday, August 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.). Click here to watch a brief video of a past SYS session.Connect to yourself, each other, and Mother Earth through movement, breathing exercises, and Qigong techniques—a powerful and fluid dance repertoire set to inspiring music from across the globe. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring water and wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. RSVP here.
Dog Halloween Costume Contest & Parade
Sunday, October 271:00 to 3:00 p.m.“Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.” —W.R. PurchePups on parade: Calling all paw-some pups and their humans! Get ready to unleash your dog’s inner superstar at the annual Stuyvesant Park Dog Run Halloween Costume Contest & Parade. First-, second-, and third-place prizes will be awarded for Best Doggie Costume and Best Doggie Duo, Group or Parent & Pup. ✨ Costumes for humans are strongly encouraged. Judging will take place at 1:45 p.m. Arrive early to register your BOO-tiful pup(s)! Stuyvesant Park Dog Run Halloween Costume Contest & Parade | Sunday, 10/27, 1-3 p.m. | East Park Dog Run
Stop the Bleed
Friday, October 11 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.[RSVP]Stop the bleed: You can be trained to save a life with three quick actions. The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. So, knowing how to stop the bleeding is a critical emergency skill. As part of their Injury Prevention & Trauma Outreach Program, NYC H+H/Bellevue—a verified Adult Level 1/ Pediatric Level 2 Trauma Center—provides free STOP THE BLEED training. Their certified instructors (MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, and EMTs) will teach you using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. The course consists of a lecture where you will learn to recognize life-threatening bleeding, followed by a hands-on portion where you can practice the skills needed to effectively control bleeding.
Jazz with Alex Nguyen
Sunday, October 6, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Maestro: Alex Nguyen is a versatile trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader based in New York City. He has performed across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, collaborating with esteemed artists. Drawing inspiration from trumpet greats like Miles Davis and Roy Hargrove, Alex’s performances are known for their warmth and poetic phrasing. He co-founded the Jazz Conceptions Orchestra and has played at notable NYC venues like Birdland and Lincoln Center. Alex also composes for a range of ensembles, blending sacred and jazz music. His community-driven projects include concerts in unique settings, and his heritage as a child of Vietnamese refugees influences his work.
DJ Babaloo
Saturday, October 63:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Left foot forward: Originating in Cuba in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, salsa blends multiple African, Spanish, and Caribbean dances, including Son Cubano and Cuban rumba. Get your rhythm fix as salsa master DJ Babaloo (Luis A. Felicies) spins his signature beats. With two decades of experience electrifying crowds at iconic venues like Lincoln Center and Brooklyn Museum, he’s sure to dial up the heat as we dance into autumn. Don’t miss it—grab your dancing shoes and join the party![Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="44" gal_title="DJ Babaloo"]
Casa de Tango with Anthony Blackwell
It takes two: Experience the joys of tango at Casa de Tango, a free and open weekly Argentine tango dancing session led by Anthony Blackwell on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. through September 30. It is the truth of the “butterfly effect”— the simplest of motions causes the universe to respond. Two people lost in an embrace, escaping reality in a folie à deux. Diversity and inclusion are a priority: Everyone is welcome in this LGBTQIA+-friendly house. Get a sampling of Argentine tango music here. RSVP here.
The Afro-Latineers
September 283pm-5pmThe Afro-Latineers are back! Stop by the park to listen to a fusion of Latin and jazz music, blending West African rhythms when it is least expected.Meet in the West Park by the flag pole.Click here to register >>[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="46" gal_title="The Afro-Latineers"]
Autumnal Equinox Arts & Crafts with Stella
Autumnal Equinox Arts & Crafts with Stella
Get creative: Celebrate the autumnal equinox with an afternoon of creative fun for all ages at “Autumnal Equinox Arts & Crafts with Stella” on Sunday, September 22, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Guided by local artist Stella, you’ll craft delightful seasonal projects that incorporate natural materials like leaves, flowers, bark, rocks, and twigs found right here in the park. All materials will be provided, so just bring your imagination and love for the season. It's the perfect family-friendly activity to welcome fall. RSVP here.[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="42" gal_title="Autumnal Equinox Arts & Crafts with Stella"]
Learn CPR
Lifesaver: The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 100,000 to 200,000 lives could be saved annually in the United States if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed early enough. Learn how to save a life when New York’s Bravest brings their popular FDNY Mobile CPR Training Unit to Stuyvesant Park on Saturday, September 14, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Certified AHA instructors will teach you compression-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This is a kid-friendly, hands-on, non-certification training class—a must for anyone who wants the skills to help save a life in an emergency situation. RSVP here.
Tea Time
Discover The Tea Stand, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit bringing people together through the simple act of sharing free tea, creating welcoming spaces for connection and community. Come for a cup when they drop by on Thursday, August 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Partnering with local artists and organizations, The Tea Stand is working toward a more inclusive and vibrant city—one cup of tea at a time. (2,513 cups and counting!)[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="40" gal_title="Tea Stand"]
Bossa Nova with Ramsay Rawson
July 283pm-5pmEnjoy an upbeat bossa nova concert played by our talented neighbor, Ramsay Rawson. This event takes place live and in-person at the flagpole in the west side of Stuyvesant Square Park.Ramsay Rawson is a Paris-based musician currently performing classic Brazilian samba and bossa nova in intimate settings with voice and guitar. As co-founder and producer of the Brazilian lounge group Luxo 100, he has been a long time collector and connoisseur of Brazilian, Latin and African sounds and DJs as one half of the global beats and electronica duo World Class International with DJ KindB. He has also produced numerous electronic lounge and disco albums under the pseudonym Armando Pelli.Learn more about Ramsay Rawson here.Click here to register >>
Miz Jade Pride Story Hour
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="36" gal_title="Miz Jade Pride Story Hour"]Black-Trans gender-fluid drag performer Miz Jade is known for her teaching, activism, and razor-sharp wit. On June 15, she hosted “Pride Month with Miz Jade Pride Story Hour,” a family-friendly event celebrating Pride Month. Click here for more on Miz Jade.
Historic Walking Tour
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="31" gal_title="Historic Walking Tour (June 12, 2024)"]Historic Walking TourSPNA’s historic walking tour on June 12 had a great turnout. It was organized by SPNA board member and events committee chair David Turk and led by SPNA board member and arts committee chair Todd Drake and artist and local historian Jesse Richards.One of the tour’s highlights was learning about the fascinating story of H.T. Burleigh, the first African American baritone soloist at the church (and for whom 16th Street is co-named). According to the Library of Congress, Burleigh was the “first African American composer acclaimed for his concert songs as well as for his adaptations of African American spirituals.”Attendees also found out that financier J.P. Morgan worked at St. George’s Episcopal Church, where he served as senior warden and (no surprise) treasurer. “Throughout his working life, he set aside three weeks every third year to meet with Episcopalian bishops and discuss theology,” according to Philanthropy Roundtable.The tour included exploring fascinating architecture in our neighborhood, such as the unique Quaker fence with its anti-war statement, the notorious Sahara Hotel, New York’s first “block beautiful” on East 19th Street, and how different immigrant communities have shaped our neighborhood.SPNA wishes to thank Ryan Victor Pierce again for his insights into the Native American experience. Ryan, a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape tribal nation in New Jersey, is the founder and artistic director of Eagle Project, a multidisciplinary theater company dedicated to exploring the American identity through the performing arts and our Native American heritage. If you have additional questions or thoughts to share with Ryan, please contact him here.