• United Palace: The Muse – Ode to Our Mothers

    United Palace 4140 Broadway, New York, United States

    Join United Palace on Monday, May 11, for a special post–Mother’s Day Muse dedicated to honoring the mothers and caregivers who shape and nurture our lives. Guests are invited to share out loud a short poem, story, or passage (1–3 minutes) in gratitude or remembrance, in a warm and family-friendly setting. Bring your favorite text or one you penned yourself. Led by Niria Leyva-Gutiérrez, this heartfelt evening will celebrate love, memory, and connection—complete with sweet treats, just like mom used to make.

    FREE with RSVP
  • The Met Cloisters Late Night: Beasts and Beings

    Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY, United States

    The Met Cloisters Late Night: Beasts and Beings. Join us for a special after-hours evening to celebrate spring. Groove to music in the gardens by Noah Bless Latin Jazz Quartet in partnership with Jazz WaHi, Inc., join a Cumbia dance class led by artist and cultural educator Alan Mijail, spot creatures that call Fort Tryon Park home with naturalist Alexandra Wang, try your luck at a special game of Lotería, and design your own mythical hybrid being.

    $50
  • Word Up Community Bookshop’s Quinceañera

    Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St., New York, NY, United States

    Please join Word Up Community Bookshop to celebrate our Quinceañera. Poetry from Sheila Maldonado, Araceli Flores, & Miriam Flores / Music from DJ Michou, Collective for Arts Music & Dance, and Academia de Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer / Face painting, magic, and art activities for children. / Dance lessons.. Afterparty at Word Up Community Bookshop with DJ Delaceiba starting at 8pm.

    FREE with RSVP
  • Word Up Community Quinceañera After Party

    Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St., New York, NY, United States

    Please join Word Up Community Bookshop to celebrate our Quinceañera. Poetry from Sheila Maldonado, Araceli Flores, & Miriam Flores / Music from DJ Michou, Collective for Arts Music & Dance, and Academia de Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer / Face painting, magic, and art activities for children. / Dance lessons.. Afterparty at Word Up Community Bookshop with DJ Delaceiba starting at 8pm.

    FREE
  • Inwood Hill Park: Drums Along the Hudson

    Inwood Hill Park West 218th Street & Indian Rd West 218th St & Indian Rd, New York, NY, United States

    Drums Along the Hudson 2026: A Native American & Multicultural Celebration, This all-day event features an open air pow wow - a celebratory gathering of Native American people. Activities will include craft demonstrations, storytelling, multicultural cuisine, native crafts for sale, and more! To promote environmental awareness and education, eco-friendly and community-focused organizations will also be in attendance.

    FREE with RSVP
  • YM & YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood: Uptown Arts & Culture Pop-Up Series – Rhythm of the Heights!

    YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood 54 Nagle Avenue (betw. Broadway & Ellwood Sts.), New York, NY

    Join YM & YWHA of Washington Heights/Inwood for a vibrant summer gathering at the Y, celebrating community, creativity, and rhythm! * Make your own tin can Drum Workshop with Gal Cohen *T alking Drums Workshop by Shai Wetzer * Snacks by the wonderful Tsion Cafe

    FREE