***All events are free, located in the west park, and weather permitting.***
“Casa de Tango” with Anthony Blackwell>>
Mondays through September 16
6-9 p.m.
It is the truth of the “butterfly effect.” The simplest of motions causes the universe to respond. Every fiber in your being is electric. A melding is taking place. Two people lost in an embrace, escaping reality in a folie à deux. Each note clings to the soul. Each melody presents a path.
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 16. Diversity and inclusion are our priority. Everyone is welcome in our LGBTQIA+-friendly house! RSVP here.
The Afro-Latineers >>
September 15, 2024
3-5 p.m.
Experience a sizzling fusion of Afrobeat, salsa, Latin jazz, and American jazz standards when the Afro-Latineers bring the grooves that’ll make you move on Saturday, July 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. Paul “Sabor” Rivera and his multicultural band find inspiration in musical icons like Stevie Wonder, Mongo Santamaria, and Fela Kuti. Bring your friends and your dancing shoes! RSVP here.
Bossa Nova with Ramsay Rawson >>
July 28, 2024
3-5 pm
Ramsay Rawson is a French-American musician performing classic bossa nova and international standards in intimate settings with voice and guitar. Inspired by classic microphone singers from the radio era of the mid-20th century, he sings in multiple languages and performs around Europe and the United States.
His current project evokes the Latin and Jazz music atmosphere of Paris during the 1960s-70s, connecting the dots of French-Brazilian cultural interaction that began with the film Black Orpheus and continued from Rio to Paris with legends such as Vinicius de Moraes, Baden Powell, and Pierre Barouh.
As co-founder and producer of the New York-based lounge group Luxo 100, he has been a long-time collector and connoisseur of Brazilian, Latin, and African sounds and DJs. He is also one-half of the global beats and electronica duo World Class International with DJ KindB. RSVP here.
Creatives Mixer >>
July 28, 2024
1-3 p.m.
The SPNA Arts Committee is hosting a Creatives Meetup in the park on Sunday, July 28, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Meet your neighbors involved in the visual arts, acting, theater, dance, music, filmmaking, photography, design, writing, and all disciplines across the creative arts. All creative artists are invited. Light refreshments will be served. Meet in the West Park. RSVP here.
Jazz with Alex Nguyen and Friends >>
Sundays, August 18, 25
5-8 p.m.
Alex Nguyen has forged a diverse and vibrant path as a musical artist. As a trumpeter, bandleader, composer, arranger, and curator, he has collaborated with esteemed veterans and emerging talents in his current base of New York City, while also gracing stages across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Motivated by a desire to connect with people and foster healing through music, Alex infuses his trumpet with a warm tone and poetic phrasing, drawing inspiration from trumpet icons like Miles Davis, Kenny Dorham, and Roy Hargrove. Whether delicately interpreting ballads or playing standards in his spirited, signature style, his performances resonate profoundly with listeners.
Come listen to jazz under the trees and watch the sun start to set behind the clouds with Alex Nguyen and Friends on August 15 and 25. RSVP here.
Yoga with Jana Hicks >>
Kickstart every Thursday morning through August 29 with Jana Hicks as she leads you on a relaxing and energizing hour of free outdoor morning yoga.
Enjoy an open-level vinyasa practice that is suitable for all. This practice links breath and movement to help relax the nervous system as you gain strength, flexibility, coordination, and physical confidence. All ages and levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat and water, and wear comfortable clothing. RSVP here.
Shake Your Soul: The Yoga of Dance >>
Hear 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 every Tuesday (9-10 am through August 27, with two additional pop-up evening sessions July 25 and August 15, 6:30-7:30 pm). 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. Meet in the West Park. RSVP here.
Lee Tal’s Sculptures in the Park >>
Celebrate indigenous plants with five new sculpture commissions in Stuyvesant Square Park.
Installation Period: June 2024–June 2025
Location: East and west side of Stuyvesant Square Park, 2nd Avenue, between East 15th and East 17th Streets.
Click here to learn more.
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