Film Works Alfresco presents Summer Shorts
60 minutes. In English and Spanish (2026, USA). Appropriate for Families. Pre-show rock n’ roll performance by Edge.
Inwood Art Works is proud to present a curated selection of short films from our Inwood Film Festival. Enjoy a selection of award-winning and poignant short films that showcase the resilience, creativity, and multi-cultural diversity of Northern Manhattan.
Programming:
7:30pm – Pre-show live rock n’ roll performance by Edge.
8:30pm (approximately) – Feature Presentation
Programming will take place rain or shine. Food and drink available for purchase until 9pm.
Free admission. Donations appreciated.
Film Works Alfresco Bull Durham
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST
The safety of our audience, artists, and employees is paramount.
We hope to find a time to present this event in the near future. We still have 3 more events this summer and we hope to see you at one of them!
Film Works Alfresco presents Robot Dreams Animated Tragicomedy Silent film. (2023, Spain). Run Time: 103 minutes. Appropriate for families.
Robot Dreams is a dialogue-free animated tragicomedy set in 1980s New York, following the deep friendship between a lonely dog and his robot companion that’s tested by unexpected separation. Filled with vivid hand-drawn visuals and music-driven storytelling, it blends warmth and melancholy to explore connection, loss, and moving on.
Programming:
7:30pm – Pre-show live performance Wonderspark Puppets
8:30pm (approximately) – Feature Presentation
Programming will take place rain or shine Food and drink available for purchase until 9pm.
Free admission. Donations appreciated.
Film Works Alfresco presents New Jack City
Thriller in English with subtitles (1991, USA). Run Time: 101 minutes. Appropriate for Young Adult.
Wesly Snipes plays Nino Brown in a gritty crime drama following the rise of a ruthless Harlem drug lord during the crack epidemic, and the determined undercover cops trying to take him down.
Programming:
7:30pm – Pre-show live performance DJ Queen Luna
8:30pm (approximately) – Feature Presentation
Programming will take place rain or shine Food and drink available for purchase until 9pm.
Free admission. Donations appreciated.
Inwood Art Works presents Poetry, Prose, and Pride! Featuring the poetry and prose by local artists to celebrate Pride month.
Join Inwood Art Works as we celebrate Pride Month! Featuring the poetry and prose of R.M. Thomson (curator and host), Scarlet Gomez, K A L E O, and Heather Archibald. This special program takes place in our new Studio in Inwood, where we provide a safe and inclusive space to freely express ourselves, connect with others, celebrate our diverse identities, and show off our pride and works!
Followed by a limited open mic, in which the audience is invited to read a short poem or story on stage! (3 to 4 minutes per reader, signup sheet will be at the welcome table, first-come, first-served.)
Attend to observe and enjoy, and/or to participate! Drinks and merchandise are also available for purchase in our studio.
All are welcome – LGBTQIA+ and allies alike! Family-friendly, for all ages!
7:00 PM – Doors open
7:30 PM – Show begins
9:00 PM – End of show
Admission/suggestion donation: $10 (online or at the door)
We will not deny entry no matter how much you can afford to pay! Your contribution benefits Inwood Art Works and helps us cover the costs of this event. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to create and curate professional performing and visual arts in Upper Manhattan. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
