Word Up welcomes Kiara Valdez on her forthcoming graphic novel, STEPPING UP (on sale 8/4/26), a timely and vibrant teen graphic memoir about community, friendship, and self-discovery told through the eyes of a high school freshman Kiara, one of the few Black students at her predominantly white boarding school—perfect for fans of Almost American Girl and Brownstone!
Celebrate Family & Community Day this August at Morris-Jumel Mansion by crafting your own French-inspired hand fan! The mansion’s ties to French culture date back to its former resident Eliza Jumel, who brought European influence to the estate.
Join us in Fort Tryon Park for a summer afternoon of live jazz at the 18th Annual Stan Michels Jazz Festival, honoring the legacy of longtime NYC Council Member Stan Michels. This free outdoor concert features a stellar lineup of local jazz greats in one of Manhattan’s most scenic settings. Headlining the event is Marjorie Eliot and her Ensemble.
Join us for our free, guided 20-minute kayak trips on the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count at J. Hood Wright Park. You will receive a tote bag with all the materials needed to count trees. After a 30-minute training session, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees. Registration is required.
Movies at the Palace: All the President’s Men. "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation, screened 52 years to the day (August 9). Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, and Jack Warden. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Written by Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, and William Goldman.
