Join us at the Fort Washington Library in our Community Room as we screen"The Music Man" ; this musical is considered an American classic. It is the story of Harold Hill, a traveling con artist who convinces a skeptical Midwestern town to form a youth band. Yet that all backfires when he falls for Marian; the town librarian .
Join us for an evening as singer-songwriter Ivana Loyola visits Buunni Inwood for her first live show in the US. Her music blends indie pop, soul, and Latin jazz with folk music styles such as bolero and son, and rhythms such as bachata and bossa nova, bringing her narrative and transparent compositions to life.
Suzy & the Gems – Hotter Than Summer The wonderful band, Suzy & the Gems, play soul & jazz at Kismat Indian restaurant from 7-10 pm
Fort Washington Park Historic New York: The Little Red Lighthouse The Jeffrey's Hook lighthouse, erected in 1880 and moved to its current site in 1921, has become widely known as the children's literary landmark "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge." Rediscover the history of this unique landmark. Open access between 1:00pm and 2:45pm. Participants may need to queue for access due capacity limits inside of the structure.
Explore the fantastical world of Creatures of Myth and Imagination at The Met Cloisters in this special gallery talk with multidisciplinary artist Ana de Orbegoso. Drawing inspiration from depictions of hybrid creatures and supernatural beings in the Americas and medieval Europe, the artist reflects on her own work related to symbolism, identity, and spirituality. Priority given to those who register in advance.
Word Up welcomes Francis Mateo for a reading of Embers of Exile: A Poetic Exodus, a powerful new collection of poetry exploring memory, migration, identity, and the textures of contemporary urban life — out July 15, 2026.
