To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, Word Up welcomes author Lauren Derby to celebrate her new book Bêtes Noires: Sorcery as History in the Haitian-Dominican Borderlands. After the reading, there will be a performance from Orchestre Moto. Orchestre Moto, a New York and Los Angeles-based band dedicated to showcasing the Congolese sound.
Uptown Wasla is a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month featuring live music from across the diaspora and sets by Arab American DJs, from 8PM at Five Flies Coffee.
Using only the finest ingredients, Inwood’s own Mellow Gravy All-Stars serves up Soul-Jazz Organ Grooves, Funk, and Blues, from the 60s and 70s, along with a healthy serving of Contemporary R & B and Mellow Gravy originals. Always tasty, always fun! At Buuni Inwood.
Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents Storytime with the Symphony, in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. Each program features stories and music with thoughtful connections to themes familiar to children growing up in Washington Heights, with bilingual narration.
Tuesday in the Heights means Jazz at Kismat!
Jazz in Bennett Park. Join Jazz Wahi every Wednesday for this fun, family-friendly performance and jam session! Jazz musicians of all levels welcome to sit in. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics, children! Located in the southeast corner of the park.
