Join us for an artist reception! Broadway Mall Association proudly announces its second Day of the Dead public art exhibition, Andrea Arroyo: ImagiNATIONS. Arroyo is a world-renowned Mexican-American artist, celebrated for her painting, sculpture, and installation work. ImagiNATIONS will feature sixteen of her colorful digital artworks displayed on the Broadway malls between West 155th Street and West 168th Street.
FESTIVAL KICKOFF PARTY!
LA ORQUESTA ESA, the Afro-Latin Mambo ensemble electrifying New York City with its explosive sound and magnetic stage presence. Under the direction of vocalist and trombonist GINITA, the orchestra brings together a handpicked collective of exceptional New York musicians whose artistry, precision, and individuality make every performance unforgettable. Their dynamic interplay bridges Mambo's golden-era swagger with the improvisational fire of Jazz, drawing in dancers, listeners, and music lovers from every corner of the city.
Join us at the Fountain Bookshop in Washington Heights for Queer Lit Saved Me! After beloved NYC bookstore Oscar Wilde closed, former employee and former FBS manager Cecelia wanted to create a book club dedicated to queer literature in its honor, and to emphasize the importance of LGBTQ+ stories for all. The November bookclub pick is: " I Make Envy on Your Disco" by Eric Shnall. Join us for a discussion with the author during the meeting!
The 9th Annual Jazz Wahi Washington Heights Jazz Festival: Jamile Quartet at Le Cheile. Enthralling Brazilian Jazz vocals
Join us in the Fort Washington Community Room where we screen films that will make you laugh, cry, or recall a memory. This week we will screen the adaptation of L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz." It follows a young Kansas farm girl named Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, who are swept away by a cyclone into the magical Land of Oz. Starring: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley and Bert Lahr. The film would go on to win 2 Oscars for Best Original Song and Best Original Score.
Join local organizer Melissa Tanis and author Kristi D. Osorio for a panel discussion addressing the realities and harms of true crime media on survivors of crime and families who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Topics will include the direct effect of true crime on Tanis and Osorio’s own families, as well as how the true crime industry perpetuates myths around crime, safety, punishment, and whose stories “deserve” to be told.
