4th of July Weekend
Performance by the 319th U.S. Army band based out of Fort Totten in Queens
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Anchors Aweigh!
Today’s program will celebrate the Bronx’s most famous maritime connection—the writer Herman Melville, who is the author or seafaring stories, most notably, Moby Dick—is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. The program will begin with a performance at the Hunts Point Riverside Park amphitheater by the Brooklyn Blowhards, who pay sea shanties and whaling songs set to […]
Women In Salsa: Bronx SalsaFest
Poetry in the key of salsa by La madrina of Nuyorican Poetry Sandra Maria Esteves followed by a performance of Los Más Valientes Latin music, particularly the Afro-Cuban genre that took hold in the United States throughout the 20th century in various forms, like most popular musical genres, can be quite macho. Album covers showing […]
Street Co-Naming Ceremony for Elmo Hope
We're making history! Join us at the corner of Lyman Place and Freeman Street during a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Elmo Hope, followed by a reception at the Bronx Music Heritage Center. A longtime resident of Lyman Place, Hope was one of the pioneering musicians in bebop, along with Thelenious Monk and Dizzy […]
Hip Hop: From The Bronx Pa'l Mundo
Celebrate hip hop's international influence! Following the Crotona Park DJ Jams sponsored by Tools of War, head over to the BMHC for a ful set of jammin' hip hop. The event -which will feature MCs Sadat X, Bocafloja, and Flo Kennedy, accompanied by DJs Perly and Illanoiz - is curated and MC'd by RodStarz of […]
AZA Exhibition Opening
Join us for the opening reception at BMHC of a digital photography solo exhibit by Will Calhoun, a multi-Grammy award winning Bronx musician, composer and artist-photographer. A member of the legendary rock band Living Colour, Calhoun has also worked with artists such as Wayne Shorter, Pharoah Sanders, The Rolling Stones, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def, […]
Los Pleneros de la 21
Join the international Los Pleneros de la 21 as they bring a little swing, music and cultura for all to enjoy! Part of the Hostos Center for Arts and Culturue's Bomplenazo 2016 Festival, this event features an energetic performance and presentation that celeberates Puerto Rico's oldest musical traditions, in a family and school-friendly environment. Registrations […]
Checkmate Poetry
Checkmate Poetry Autism Speaks. Checkmate is a community outreach organization that stands firm on the foundation of building relationships and networking within our local area.
Coquito Masters
Get a taste of Puerto Rico during the annual Coquito Masters contest! Join us as coquito-makers compete to find the best “coquito”, a coconut-based alcoholic beverage traditionally served in Puerto Rico. Contestants prepare one gallon, which is entered into a blind taste test, and the entry with the highest score wins for a chance to […]