Sunday, August 17, 2025
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Puerto Rican musicians soprano Carmen Cancél and singer/ percussionist Jainardo Batista of “Buena Vista Social Club” join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring One Sweet Song by Jyoti Gapal, ill. by Sonia Sanchez. **Please note the time of this event is 11 a.m.**
Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available.
This project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC.
A fun family summer day with arts & crafts, dance workshop, comedy, and live music—a colorful mix of creativity and entertainment for all!
Summer snacks and drinks!
All ages!
The eventbrite link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-culture-pop-up-summer-party-at-the-y-tickets-1308099684369
DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON® features an open air pow wow, which is a celebratory gathering of Native American people that will be led by Louis Mofsie and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers with Host Drums Heyna Second Sons. Mohawk Elder, Tom Porter will give the opening Thanksgiving Address and ceremonial Tree Planting accompanied by the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers. This multicultural family-oriented festival combines Native American heritage with the diversity of New York City with performances of world dance and drumming tradition, featuring Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli Aztec Dancers and Drummers, BatalaNY Afro-Caribbean Drumming, Kotchegna African Dance from the Ivory Coast, and more! Activities also include Native American crafts, storytelling, and international cuisine.
