June events: Tribeca Film Festival, Pride March, yoga & music on the piers

BY HELENE SILVER |

CITYWIDE SPECIAL EVENTS

LINCOLN CENTER’S SUMMER FOR THE CITY,  June 1-Aug 12

Hundreds of free events and performances with thousands of artists from all cultures come together to celebrate the city with their music, dance, comedy, theater, film, poetry, workshops and talks. For all ages. Calendar at  www.lincolncnter.org

BRYANT PARK PICNIC PERFORMANCES, June 1-Sept. 14

Free outdoor festival kicks off June 1 with City Opera’s “La Boheme.” Live music, theater and dance all listed at bryantpark.og  OUTDOOR MOVIES ON THE LAWN, Start June 12, 8 pm

SUMMERSTAGE FESTIVAL, June 3-Sept. 30

Free performances and benefit concerts ranging from American Blues to “New York Sings Yiddish!” with the Klezmatics to the Met Opera summer recital. Schedule at central park.org

MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL, June 13, 6 pm -9 pm

Free admission to all nine museums from 82nd to 105th Streets, including The Met, the Guggenheim, Museum of the City of New York and the Cooper Hewitt.

CONEY ISLAND MERMAID PARADE, June 17, 1 p.m – 4:30 pm

Starts at Surf Ave. and West 21st St.

www.coneyisland.com

LOCAL SPECIAL EVENTS

HUDSON YARDS BACKYARD

Dart Collective brings DJ sets, June 1-Sept. 2, Thursdays 5:30 p.m -7:30pm;

Outdoor concerts programmed by The Bowery Presents, Start June 21;

30-foot outdoor screen presents The French Open and U.S. Open golf;

Free Fitness Classes, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 am –  9:30am

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL, June 7-18

Features and short films, TV, talks, audio storytelling and more with in-person appearances from Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Letterman and Jane Fonda at various venues, including Village East Cinema, AMC 19th St. East 6, the Angelika and SVA Theatre. Festival passes available. See tribecafilm.com for a full list of films.

RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL, June 9-18

Downtown New York’s free summer arts festival marks the 50th anniversary of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Featuring 12 presentations of live art, dance and performance. For schedule, see lmcc.net

VILLAGE PRESERVATION

33rd Annual Village Awards & 43rd annual members meeting 2023, June 13, 6 pm

The Great Hall at Cooper Union. Registration required village preservation.org

 

NYC PRIDE MARCH, June 25, noon

“Strength in Solidarity” is this year’s theme, with Billy Porter as one of the grand marshals and headliner Christina Aguilera. The March starts at 25th St. and Fifth Ave. The PRIDEFEST street fair starts at 11 am around Hudson & 12th Streets. nycpride.org

FILMS ON THE GREEN: “THE TANGO LESSON,” June 9, 8:30 p.m – 10:30 pm

Washington Square Park

ART: TREE WONDER, Sundays, 11am – noon

Meet in the northwest corner of Washington Square Park to draw the English elm.

ADULT & SENIOR MOVEMENT, Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Washington Square Park, Garibaldi Plaza

WASHINGTON SQUARE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Tuesdays, 8 pm 

Concerts by acclaimed instrumentalists and singers on the main stage at Garibaldi Plaza. Schedule at ws-mf.org

TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK

Urban Waste, June 11

with Spike Polite and Sewage

Tickets @ songkick.com

Tycoon Dog, June 25, 1 pm-6 pm

Old bandshell oval

OPEN GARDEN NYC:

Getting to Know your Local Wildlife, June 3, 1 pm-3:30 pm

Meet at playground on Avenue B; Guided tour led by Urban Park Rangers. Register on Eventbrite.

Urban Wildlife & Ecology, June 3, 1 pm-3 pm. Meet at Avenue A and St. Mark’s Pl.; Tour the community gardens of the Lower East Side with Urban Park Rangers and GreenThumb.

MUSEUMS: MERCHANT’S HOUSE TOURS & TALKS

Walking Tour: 19th century Noho, June 11 & 25, 1:30pm

Whitman in Love presented by John Kevin Jones in the garden. June 21-24, 7pm, Ticketed

merchants house.org, 29 E. 4th St.

14Y THEATRE

“IMPORTED BRIDEGROOM: THE MUSICAL,” June 8-18

344 E. 14th St, 14streety.org, 212-780-0800

LITERARY TRIVIA, PRIDE EDITION, June 7, 8 pm-10 pm

Put your knowledge to the test. Six rounds, 4-7 people in a team

Book Club, 197 E. 3rd St., Tickets, eventbrite

DRINKING & DRAWING, Mondays, 8 pm-9:30 pm

Shani Nizan guides you through a series of sketches based on various prompts. Materials provided. All skill levels

Tickets: bookclub.com

NIGHTIME ACOUSTIC SERIES, most Sundays, 8 pm-10 pm

Different artists, Book Club

197 East 3rd St.

ASTOR PLACE GREENMARKET RETRNS, June 6

HUDSON RIVER PARK  

HUDSON RIVER DANCE FESTIVAL, June 8-9, 7 pm, free

The Joyce Theatre presents world-class artists performing street dances, tap, ballet and modern. Lineup includes Ayodele Casel, Complexions and Paul Taylor Dance Co. At Pier 63 at W. 23rd St.   joyce.org

HEALTHY ON THE HUDSON, HIIT, 6:30 pm – 7:30pm

Free fitness classes led by lululemon ambassadors

Thursdays, Pier 46, at Charles St.; Tuesdays, Pier 25, at N. Moore Street. Registration required.

HEALTHY ON THE HUDSON, YOGA, 6:30 pm -7:30 pm

Led by lululemon staff

Wednesdays at Pier 54 at W. 24th St.

Fridays at Pier 26 at N. Moore St.

SUNSET ON THE HUDSON, Live music, 7 pm

VIVA, June 9

Tin Pan Alley Presents “A Night on the Pier,” June 16; Red Baraat, June 23

Pier 45, at Charles Street

WETLAB LOOK-INS RIVER PROJECT,

June 4 & 11; 11 am-5 pm;

June 6, 13, 14, 21, 27, 7 28  4 pm – 7pm,

Hudson River Park’s research aquarium is free, open to the public and provides guided tours to learn more about local wildlife.

Pier 40 at W. Houston Street

VILLAGE COMMUNITY ROWING AT PIER 40 BOATHOUSE, Free

Sundays at noon; Wednesdays at 5 pm

While open to all, “some physical agility is required as the focus is teamwork.”

villagecommunityboathouse.org

ASK A SCIENTIST, June 8

Hudson River Park’s RIVER PROJECT teams up with Nerd Nite and Secret Science Club to offer a series of informative and entertaining events.

Pier 40, Wetlab

THE HIGH LINE  

Performances: AZIKIWE MOHAMMED

“First Excursions First Horizons,” June 5, 6, 7, and 8,  7 pm

As DJ Black Helmet, Mohammed’s performance — at various points along the High Line — features three musicians playing records made by the artist.

Conversations: NATIVE PLANTS, June 14, 10:30 – noon

Led by director of horticulture, a behind-the-scenes look at the wild-inspired gardens. W. 22nd St.

Tours: RUINART X HIGH LINE ‘KEEP IT WILD!’ TOUR

From the Vineyards of Champagne to the High Line: A

Joint Initiative to Celebrate Native Plants & Biodiversity

Thursdays, 6 pm – 7 pm, W. 30th St.; Fridays, 10 am – 11am, Gansevoort St.

PRIDE AT THE HIGH LINE: TRANSFORMATION STORIES, June 29, 5 pm – 7 pm

Intergenerational storytelling featuring LGBTQ+ people of all ages and backgrounds, W. 17th St.

Wellness: SENIOR STRETCH, June 30, 12:30 – 2 pm, Little W. 12th St.

For more information, check thehighline.org

LITTLE ISLAND, Pier 55, at W. 13th St. , June 2-Sept 3

EVENING PERFORMANCES in June include Tony Award nominees Tonya Perkins and Daniel J. Watts, with music from Mykal Kilgore, Amber Imai  and more. For schedule, see calendar at littleisland.org.

TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK

FILMS ON THE GREEN

“The Woman on the 6th Floor,” June 20; “La Haine,” June 27, 8:30 pm

CHELSEA MARKET 

YOGA CLASS, Thursdays, 7 am-8 am

An all-level 60-minute Vinyasa Flow. Bring yoga mat and towel.

Maker’s Studio, 450 W. 16th St. RSVP Required.

DRAW WITH STREET LAB, Fridays, noon-3 pm

Outdoor art studio with access to art materials and self-guided activities, 85 10th Ave.

LEA BALLERINA SPRING DANCES PERFORMANCE, June 9, 1 pm-4 pm

LIVE MUSIC with Cellist Sean Grissom, Wednesdays, noon-3 pm

CHELSEA SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE, June 7, 4:30 pm – 6pm

CLIMATE FRESK & DINNER AT EAT OFFBEAT, June 8, 5:30 pm – 9 pm

For more information, visit chelseamarket.com

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

ARTECHOUSE

BEYOND THE LIGHT, Opens June 2

Developed in collaboration with NASA scientists, a story of how human innovation reaches into the cosmos. Artechouse is a digital arts space and a unique art location.

438 W. 15th St., Tickets, artechouse.com

“AVEDON 100,” AT GAGOSIAN GALLERY, through June 24

One hundred fifty luminaries each contribute their favorite work to celebrate the centenary of Avedon’s birth. Gagosian Gallery, 522 W. 21st St. gagosian.com

BRANDT FOUNDATION

“ANDY WARHOL: THIRTY ARE BETTER THAN ONE,” through JULY 30

Curated by Peter M. Brandt, a patron, collaborator and close friend of the artist.

421 E. Sixth St., brandtfoundation.org

LA MaMa GALLERIA

ITZIAR BARRIO, to June 9

A solo exhibition including “and Dan and (when some small metal is spun),” a video-based project using GPT-2.

47 Gt. Jones St., lamama.org

WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

“JAUNE QUICK-TO-SEE SMITH: MEMORY MAP,” through Aug. 13

Five decades of groundbreaking drawings, prints, paintings and sculptures by a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation.

“JOSH KLINE: PROJECT FOR A NEW CENTURY,” through Aug 13

A leading artist of his generation best known for installations using video, sculpture, photography, and design.

ANDY WARHOL AT THE BRANDT TOUR, June 6, 5 pm-6 pm

QUEER HISTORY WALKS, June 9-11, 18, 23

PRIDE CELEBRATION, June 10, 11-6

Friday nights, 7 pm-10 pm: Pay what you wish; 99 Gansevoort St. whitney.org

DAVID ZWIRNER, through July 21

“YAYOI KUSAMA: I SPEND EACH DAY EMBRACING FLOWERS”

New paintings and sculptures by one of the most influential artists of the day.

519, 525, 533 W. 19th St. davidzwirner.cin

MUSIC, DANCE & COMEDY

BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL, May 31-July 2

Held in various venues around the city, now in its 12th year, iconic performers include Grace Jones, Robert Glasper, Buddy Guy, NxWorries and more.bluenotejazz.com

CITY WINERY

25 11th Ave., at W. 15th St., citywinery.com

Among an impressive list of stand-out musicians and comics are Eric Anderson, June 11, and. Roy Wood Jr., June 17. 

HUDSON RIVER DANCE FESTIVAL, June 8-9

The Joyce Theater presents a program of world-class artists. For more information, see hudsonriverpark.org or joyce.org; Pier 63 at W. 23rd St

LE POISSON ROUGE

158 Bleecker St., lpr.com

Stellar acts, including Seth Myers on June 21, an evening billed as “Boom Chicago.” A Barbie-inspired rave on June 9.

RISE: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. MAYA ANGELOU June 17-June 19

National Dance Institute’s Event of the Year with 100 talented children from NYC’s public schools dancing  to live music.

New York University Skirball Theater, 566 LaGuardia Place, tickets.nyu.edu,

THE JOYCE IN CHELSEA

Gallim, May 31-June 4;  Ballet Tech Kids Dance, June 8-11; Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, June 13-18;  Swing Out, June 20-July 2

175 Eighth Ave., joyce.org

“SING ME TO HEAVEN: A PRIDE CONCERT,” JUNE 18, 3 pm – 4 pm,

Transcend Sings — a transgender and gender-expansive classical vocal ensemble — performs at St. John’s in the Village

218 W. 11th St. transcendsings.org

THEATER

ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY
“DAYS OF WINE & ROSES,” through July 9

New musical with Kelli O’Hara & Brian D’Arcy

Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St.

“A SIMULACRUM,” through July 2

Starring Steve Cuff, sleight-of-hand artist and illusion designer.

Atlantic State 2, 330 W. 16th St. atlantictheater.org

AXIS THEATER

WAKE UP, June 14-24

Spencer Aste’s solo show is one of self-discovery.

1 Sheridan Square, axis company.org

DARYL ROTH THEATRE

“TITANIQUE,” Through Sept. 10

“Titanic,” the film, meets the music of Celine Dion.

101 E. 15th St., titaniquemusical.com.

THE GYM AT HUDSON

“ASI WIND’S INNER CIRCLE,” through June 30

The New York Times calls Wind “one of the finest practitioners of close-up magic.”

243 Thompson St., thegymatjudson.com

IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE

LOVE LETTERS, through June 9

Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti in an A.R. Gurney classic.

132 W. 22 St. irishreporg.

La MaMa’s ELLEN STEWART THEATRE

“SHOCKWAVE DELAY,” June 1-11

Yoshiko Chuna and the School of Hard Knocks

Featuring a stellar case of musicians, dancers, actors and designers.

“THE DARK STAR FROM HARLEM, The Spectacular Rise of Josephine Baker,” June 15-July 2

66 E. Fourth St., lamam.org

MINETTA LANE THEATRE

“SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,” through June 8

Michael Cruz Kayne’s profound comedy about grief.

18 Minetta Lane, minettalanenyc.com   

NEW OHIO THEATRE

“THE SHYLOCK AND THE SHAKESPEARE,” June 1-17

A darkly humorous retelling of The Merchant of Venice.

154 Christopher, newohiotheatre.org

THE PUBLIC

“THE COMEDY OF ERRORS,” May 25-June 11

A musical adaptation of Shakespeare with songs in English and Spanish.

415 Lafayette St., publictheatre.org

RATTLESTICK THEATRE

GLOBAL FORMS THEATRE FESTIVAL, June 1-11, Free

Showcases the work of international and immigrant theater artists living in the U.S., via stage, panel talks and video presentations.

224 Waverly Place, rattlestick.org

SOHO PLAYHOUSE

See schedule for six new plays premiering in June.

15 Vandam St., sohoplayhouse.com

SOHO REP

“THE WHITNEY ALBUM,” through July 2

Honoring Whitney Houston and other creative Black women.

Ninety-nine-cent performances on June 11, 18 and 25

46 Walker St., sohorep.org

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY

“I JUST WANT TO TELL SOMEBODY!”  June 1-18

A return engagement of the critically acclaimed show with Smokey Stevens.

“FREEDOM SUMMER,” June 8-25

College students campaigning in June 1964 to register Black voters in Mississippi

“A STITCH IN TIME,” June 22-July 9

A musical comedy inspired by “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”

155 First Ave., 212-254-1109, theaterforthenewcity.net

VINEYARD THEATRE

“THIS LAND WAS MADE,” through June 25

A play about Oakland in 1967, directed by Obie winner Taylor Reynolds

108 E. 15 St., vineyardtheatre.org, 212-353-0303

FILM: SPECIAL SCREENINGS

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENINGS

“Best of Enemies,” June 12, 7 pm

Feuding political revivals in this multiple award-winning drama.

“Good,” June 27, 7 pm

David Tennant in a reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful political plays.

New York University Skirball, 566 LaGuardia, nyuskirball.org

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL AT IFC, June 5-8

“We are Guardians”; talk follows with Amazon Watch, June 5, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

“Razing Liberty Square”; talk with filmmaker and Community Voices Heard, June 6, 6:30 pm-8:35 pm

“When Spring Came to Bucha”; talk with filmmaker and Human Rights Watch June 7, 6:30 pm-8 pm

“Seven Winters in Tehran,” June 7, 8:45 pm-10:30 pm

“Pay or Die”; talk follows with filmmakers and Human Rights Watch, June 8, 7 pm-9:15 pm

323 6th Ave., ifccenter.com

FILM FORUM

THE CITY: REAL & IMAGINED, through June 8

Classic New York films followed by related talks presented in association with the Museum of the City of New York exhibit.

“Desperate Souls, Dark City and The Legend of ‘Midnight Cowboy'”

Q&A follows with filmmaker, screenwriter, actress, authors and critics. June 23-June 25

209 W. Houston, filmforum.org

MET OPERA LIVE IN HD

Encore June 7, 1 pm and 6pm

Battery Park, 102 N. End Ave and Union Square at Broadway and 13th St.

THE QUAD

“Daliland,” June 9, 7:15pm

Q&A with director Mary Garron, actor Barbara Sukowa and screenwriter John Walsh.

June 10, 7:15 Q&A with Mary Harron

“Loren & Rose,” June 23, 4:30, 7 pm; June 24 1:45 pm and 7 pm

Q&A follows with Jacqueline Bisset and director Russell Brown

“The Sleepy Time Gal,” June 24, 4:15 pm

Q&A follows with Jacqueline Bissett

34 West 13th St., quadcinema.com

VILLAGE EAST

PRIDE SERIES, June 20-22

“Paris is Burning,” June 20; “The Birdcage,” June 20; “Pink Flamingos,” June 20; “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” June 21; “Hedwig and the Angry Itch,” June 21; “Polyester,” June 22; “But I’m a Cheerleader,” June 22

189 2nd Ave., angelikafilmcenter.com

LOCAL LIBRARIES: NOT JUST BOOKS

HUDSON PARK BRANCH

66 Leroy St., hudsonpark@nypl.org

212-243-6876

JIGSAW PUZZLE CLUB, June 17, 11 am

“LUSTER OF LIGHT,” art exhibition, June 3-30

Featuring the work of Sato Yamamoto, Kirsten Flaherty, Bruno Nadalin and Anita Rundles.

HOLLYWOOD UNER THE BLACK LIST FILM SERIES: Tuesdays, 2 pm

“Guilty by Suspicion” (1991) June 6; “The Front” (1976) with Woody Allen and Zero Mostel, June 13;

“Good Night and Good Luck” (2005), George Clooney, June 20

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP, June 6, 20, 4 pm

Online registration required.

CRAFT CIRCLE: KNITTING & CROCHETING, Wednesdays, 11 am

BOOK CLUB: “Whereabouts,” by Jhumpa Lahiri, June 7, 1 pm

MOVIES AT HUDSON PARK, Thursdays, 2 pm

“Bros” (2022), June  8; “The Rainmaker” (1956), with Burt Lancaster and Katherine Hepburn, June 15; “Missing (2012), June 22; “Devotion” (2022), June 29

AUTHOR TALKS: So Many Books, So Little Time, June 8, 6:30 pm

A conversation about Great Short Novels with author Kenneth D. Davis

In person and online.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: “The Big Sleep,” by Raymond Chandler, June 13, 2 pm

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: “Young Mungo,” by Douglas Stuart. June 15, 2 pm, online

MAKE MUSIC NY: LIVE PERFORMANCE, June 21, 4:30 pm

Featuring Bartho Staalman and his band Bar Tolmai; part of the summer solstice, music festival.

POETRY NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY: READING AND OPEN MIC, June 22, 6 pm-7:15 pm

Contemporary work by groundbreaking poets and a three-minute window for open mic participants.

JEFFERSON MARKET LIBRARY

425 Sixth Ave at W. 10th St., jeffersonmarket@nypl.org

212-243- 4334

“HOW TO USE TAROT TO ENCHANT YOUR INNER WRITING WITCH AND ADD SORCERY TO YOUR FICTION & POETRY & PROSE,” with Sasha Graham, June 5, 23, 26, 6 pm -7:30 pm

COMMUNITY CRAFT CIRCLE, June 11, 3 pm-4:30 pm

Joining will be Rhiannon Platt from Brooklyn Brainery and 92nd St. Y.

POETRY DISCUSSION: “O,” by Zeina Hashem Beck, June 14, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

BOOK DISCUSSION, June 29, 4:30

“If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler,” by Italo Calvino

OTTENDORFER LIRBARY

135 Second Avenue at Ninth St.

ottendorfer@nypl.org, 212-674-0947

VALERIE’S PERLER BEAD CRAFT, Thursdays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm

For Kids ages  3-5 & 5-12

MANDARIN BILINGUAL SING-ALONG WITH VALERIE, Fridays, 10:30 am-11:30 am

For ages 10+

SATURDAY FAMILY STORYTIME, 11 am

For ages 0 to 5

BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME, Wednesdays, 10:30 am

For ages 18-36 mos.

PRESCHOOL STORIES & CRAFTS, Wednesdays, 3:30 pm

Ages 3-6

OPEN LAB: COMPUTER BASICS, Tuesdays,  9:30 am

THE BIBLIOPILE BOOK DISCUSSION, June 13, 5:30 pm

“Herzog,” by Saul Bellow

“A World of Curiosities,” by Louise Penny

GERMANS IN AMERICA: UNTOLD STORIES, June 15, 6:30 pm

A program featuring untold stories of early German immigrants

KIDS & FAMILIES

BOOKS OF WONDER

A one-of-a-kind monthly event calendar for the picture book to YA audience.

42 West 17th St.,  booksofwonder.com

FILM FORUM JR: Classics for kids and their families

“The King and the Mockingbird,” June 11; Ozu’s “I was Born, But,” June 18; and “It’s a Mad. Mad. Mad. Mad World,” June 25

209 W. Houston St., filmforum.org

RUBIN MUSEUM ART-MAKING WORKSHOPS . Sundays 1 pm- 3 pm

For families with kids age 3 and older

150 West 17th St., rubinmuseum.org

WHITNEY MUSEUM OPEN STUDIO Saturdays, 11 am-3 pm

For kids of all ages, art-making projects inspired by works on view.

STORYTIME at 6th & B COMMUNITY GARDEN, Mondays, 10:30 am

For ages 3 and older