VENUES
>ELEBASH RECITAL HALL, THE GRADUATE CENTER CUNY
Address: 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016
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Subway: B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W to 34th St–Herald Square; 6 to 33rd St
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Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32 to 34th St or Madison Ave
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Train: LIRR, NJ Transit, and Amtrak to Penn Station
What's On:
About the Venue: Located within the CUNY Graduate Center in Midtown Manhattan, the Baisley Powell Elebash Recital Hall is an intimate performance space renowned for its exceptional acoustics and elegant design. With seating for 180 guests, the hall features a beautiful wood-paneled stage, providing an ideal setting for chamber music, solo recitals, and spoken-word events. It regularly hosts the Graduate Center's acclaimed Live@365 concert series, showcasing a diverse array of musical talents from around the world.
>THE CLEMENTE SOTO VÉLEZ CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Address: 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002
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Subway: F to Delancey St or J/M/Z to Essex St
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Bus: M15, M15-SBS on Allen St or 1st Ave; M9 to Essex St
What's On:
About the Venue: A cultural hub for Puerto Rican and Latinx artists in the Lower East Side. Housed in a historic former school, The Clemente is a multidisciplinary arts center supporting a vibrant community of creatives with galleries, studios, and theaters. Its colorful façade and inclusive programming make it a must-visit for art lovers and adventurous visitors.
>SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM
Address: 12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
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Subway: A, C, 2, 3, J, Z, 4, 5 to Fulton St
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NYC Ferry: East River Route to Pier 11
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Bus: Take the M-15 SBS or M-15 to Fulton Street.
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About the Venue: A maritime museum located in one of New York’s oldest neighborhoods. Featuring historic ships, cobblestone streets, and interactive exhibitions, the museum offers a blend of nautical history and modern culture — perfect for curious tourists and families.
>MARCUS GARVEY PARK
Address: 6316 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027
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Subway: 2 or 3 to 125th Street
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Bus: M1 and M102 on Madison Ave; M7 and M60-SBS on 125th St;
M100 nearby on Amsterdam Ave
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About the Venue: A historic Harlem park that serves as a lively center for outdoor culture and community. With its iconic amphitheater, green lawns, and deep ties to Harlem’s Black cultural heritage, Marcus Garvey Park is an ideal setting for performances and community gatherings.
>2 RECTOR STREET, FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Address: 2 Rector Street, between Trinity and Greenwich Streets,
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Subway: 1, 4, 5, R, W to Rector Street Station
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Bus: BM2, BM4, BXM18, M15-SBS, M55
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Train: PATH
What's On:
About the Venue: 2 Rector Street is situated in the heart of the Financial District, home to Wall Street and glittering skyscrapers. The former home to the Department of Transportation, 2 Rector Street was designed by the firm of Clinton and Russell, who also are responsible for the original Hotel Astor and the Beaver Building, a Flatiron look alike located in lower Manhattan.
>LAGUARDIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Address: 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
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Subway: 7 train to 33rd St–Rawson St; E, M, R trains to Queens Plaza;
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Bus: Q39, Q60 to Thomson Ave
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NYC Ferry: East River Route to Hunters Point South
What's On:
- SenCirk Duo by SenCirk (Outdoor Version in LaGuardia Community College Performing Arts Centre Courtyard)
- Ancrage by SenCirk
- Santé! by Cirque Kikasse
About the Venue: Situated within LaGuardia Community College, LPAC is a premier performing arts venue in Queens, featuring a 740-seat Mainstage Theatre and a 220-seat Little Theatre. Known for its diverse programming, LPAC hosts a range of performances from theater and dance to music and multimedia art, serving as a cultural hub that reflects the vibrant community of Long Island City. Also nestled within the urban campus, the Performing Arts Center Courtyard offers a serene outdoor space ideal for intimate performances and community gatherings. Surrounded by modern architecture and landscaped greenery, this courtyard provides a unique setting that blends the energy of Long Island City with the charm of open-air events. It's a perfect spot for audiences seeking a relaxed and accessible cultural experience in the heart of Queens.
>BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, AGGER FISH BUILDING
Address: Building 77, 141 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
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Subway: G to Clinton–Washington Aves;
A, C to High St or Jay St–MetroTech -
Bus: B57, B62 to Navy Yard/Flushing Ave
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NYC Ferry: Astoria Route or East River Route to
Brooklyn Navy Yard Dock
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September 7 - 12:30 - 3:00pm:
About the Venue: Once one of the nation’s most important naval shipbuilding sites, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is now a thriving innovation and manufacturing campus. Its striking industrial architecture and creative reuse of space make it a compelling venue for contemporary art and performance. Building 77 houses public spaces, local businesses, and food vendors, drawing visitors from all over the city.
>HUDSON RIVER PARK - PIER 45
Address: West Street at Charles Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
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Subway: 1 to Christopher Street-Stonewall; walk west
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Bus: M8 Crosstown to West St/Christopher St
What's On:
About the Venue: Located at the end of Charles Street, this pier has been beautifully renovated, allowing you to venture out over the Hudson River, take in the views and relax. There’s a turf lawn for unprogrammed recreation, such as playing Frisbee with friends. The piles at the western end of the pier are being preserved because of their value for fish habitats.
>HUDSON RIVER PARK - PIER 84
Address: 555 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
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Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St–Port Authority; walk west
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Bus: M42 or M50 crosstown to 12th Ave
What's On:
About the Venue: Pier 84 is one of the largest and most scenic piers in Hudson River Park, offering panoramic views of the river, wide-open space for performances, and a peaceful escape in the heart of Midtown. With nearby amenities like a café, water features, kayak launches, and the Intrepid Museum, it's an inviting spot for both art and recreation.
>GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY, BROOKLYN
Address: 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
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Subway: R to 25th St; walk one block east to the main gate
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Bus: B63 along 5th Ave; B37 along 3rd Ave
What's On:
About the Venue: Founded in 1838, Green-Wood is one of America’s first rural cemeteries and a National Historic Landmark. Known for its Victorian architecture, dramatic hills, and century-old trees, it’s both a place of rest and inspiration. Green-Wood regularly hosts concerts, performances, and tours—offering an unforgettable blend of art, history, and nature in the heart of Brooklyn.
>CULTURE LAB LIC
Address: 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
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Subway: 7 train to Vernon Blvd–Jackson Ave; E, M to Court Sq–23rd St
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Bus: Q103, Q67 to Vernon Blvd/Jackson Ave
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NYC Ferry: East River Route to Hunters Point South
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About the Venue: Culture Lab LIC is a vibrant, artist-led non-profit arts center housed in the historic Plaxall Gallery. It features indoor gallery exhibitions, a flexible outdoor performance yard, and year-round programming spanning music, theater, dance, and visual art. A true hidden gem in Queens, it brings together emerging voices and community engagement in one of NYC’s fastest-growing cultural hubs.
>MCNALLY JACKSON BOOKSTORE
Address: 4 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038 (Seaport District)
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Subway: A, C, 2, 3, J, Z, 4, 5 to Fulton St
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Bus: M15-SBS to Water St/Fulton St; M55 to Water St
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NYC Ferry: East River Route to Pier 11
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About the Venue: In the historic Seaport District, McNally Jackson’s Fulton Street location blends literary charm with waterfront ambience. This spacious and beautifully designed indie bookstore offers a thoughtful selection of books, magazines, and gifts—along with a café and regular cultural programming.
Visit McNally Jackson Bookstore
>THE BUSHWICK STARR
Address: 419 Eldert St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Subway: L to Halsey St; J to Halsey St
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Bus: B26, B60, B52 nearby
What's On:
About the Venue: The Bushwick Starr is a cornerstone of Brooklyn’s experimental theater scene. Known for nurturing emerging and underrepresented voices, the Starr presents bold new work that blends theater, dance, and performance art. Its intimate black box space in the heart of Bushwick offers audiences an up-close experience with some of the most innovative artists working today.
>BROOKLYN COMMONS PARK, DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN
Address: 15 MetroTech Center suite 1920, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Subway: F/G to Bergen St, 2/3/4/5 to Borough Hall, A/C/N/F/R to Jay St
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Bus: B57, B65, B61, B63
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About the Venue: Located in the heart of Brookfield Properties’ bustling office campus known as Brooklyn Commons, Brooklyn Commons Park is a large bucolic open space where you are bound to find everyone from workers having lunch to Zumba and impromptu musical performances. Brooklyn Commons Park hosts such seasonal events as outdoor fairs, movie screenings, and DBP’s Downtown Brooklyn Presents fitness classes and ping pong happy hours.
Visit Brooklyn Commons Park, Downtown Brooklyn
>INWOOD HILL PARK
Address: Payson Avenue & Seaman Avenue, NY 10034
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Subway: A to 207th St, 1 to 215th St
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Bus: M100, Bx7, Bx20
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About the Venue: Inwood Hill Park is Manhattan’s most natural parkland, home to ancient forests, caves, and glacial formations. Known for its quiet beauty and Indigenous history, it’s a stunning setting for immersive and environmentally connected art.
>FORT GREENE PARK
Address: Dekalb Avenue &, S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
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Subway: C to Lafayette Ave; G to Fulton Street; B/Q/R to Dekalb Ave
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Bus: B54 to Myrtle Ave/N Portland Ave
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About the Venue: Fort Greene's history is rife with important names--Walt Whitman, Nathaniel Greene, Frederick Law Olmsted, Calvert Vaux, William Howard Taft, and McKim, Mead and White, to name a few--hinting at the important role the park has played in the city's history. Originally the site of forts built for the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the community surrounding the land started using it as public space shortly after the threat of the War of 1812 passed. By 1847, it was designated a park, and twenty years later, famed landscape architects Olmsted and Vaux began designing its new layout. In 1897, the park, formerly known as Washington Park, received its name.
>TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK
Address: Avenue A & East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009
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Subway: L to 1st Ave; F to 2nd Ave
Bus: M8, M9, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS
What's On:
About the Venue: Located in the East Village, Tompkins Square Park has long been a hotbed of activism, counterculture, and creative expression. With a strong local community, wide green spaces, and historic significance, the park offers a lively and meaningful venue for performance in the heart of downtown.
>PROSPECT PARK
Address: Flatbush Ave & Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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Subway: B, Q, S to Prospect Park; 2, 3 to Grand Army Plaza;
F, G to 15th St–Prospect Park
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Bus: B41, B69, B67, B68, B16
What's On:
About the Venue: Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s premier green space and a natural refuge in the city. With sprawling meadows, woodlands, and a rich tradition of outdoor concerts and cultural programming, the park offers countless scenic stages for creative expression.
