Artists on Artworks—Ana de Orbegoso on “Creatures of Myth and Imagination”
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.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas”
Free with Museum admission, though advance registration is recommended. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served. Priority will be given to those who register
Jazz WaHi Vocal Series: Kaushik Viswanath
“When Kaushik takes the mic, expect the unexpected!” Big Apple
Vocal Series presents some of New York City’s finest jazz singers in an intimate club setting.
Le Cheile is a listening room that seats 40 people. Food and drinks served. Doors open at 7 pm. . One set only at 7:30 – 8:30, followed by a Vocal Jam until 10:00pm. Singers must attend the featured set to participate in the jam. Priority given to singers with reservations to the show.am.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025! At each event you will receive a tote bag with all the materials needed to count trees. Next, we’ll provide a 30-minute training session that includes the basics of tree identification and how to measure and assess each tree. Using our Tree Census app, you’ll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees! After completing your first training event, you are welcome to continue counting trees on your own in smaller parks across the city.
Registration is required. Registration begins on July 26.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an exploration of the forest from fungal networks that live out of sight in the soil to towering canopies that are hundreds of years old. Learn how wildlife, plants, and all the micro ecosystems of the forest collaborate to persevere through major climactic change and join in on a discussion considering the wisdom that these woodlands hold in the future of New York City’s green spaces.
Registration not required.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a monthly hike exploring Inwood Hill Park. The hike will begin at the Inwood Hill Nature Center. This month’s hike will focus on trees.
Registration not required.
