Prince Royce at the United Palace
Prince Royce, the Prince of Bachata, returned to the stage with his tour entitled “Classic Tour” which will cover ten of the most important cities of the United States and that arrives on the stage of the United Palace this Friday and Saturday. The outstanding bachatero will celebrate 10 years of artistic career, singing songs that have become classics in pop culture such as “Corazón Sin Cara”, “Darte Un Beso”, “Sensualidad”, “Deja Vu” and “The Love We Lost”. Both shows are at 8: 00 p.m. Tickets at: https://www.princeroyce.com
“The Bazurto All Stars” at Flushing Town Hall
This Friday 30 of In September, The Bazurto All Stars, known as the “party machine,” will travel from Cartagena, Colombia to bring the energy of champeta to the stage at Flushing Town Hall. The group has created its own distinctive sound that comes from the mixture of African champeta, folk and electronic music, cumbia, vallenato, reggae, ska and even symphonic music, calling this fusion “La Champeta Universal”. Among his songs stand out “La Hose”, “El Bololo” and “La Pupileta”, which became 1963 in the official song of the Barranquilla Carnival (the biggest celebration after Rio) and one of the most recognized songs in Columbia at that time. The seven-piece ensemble will also present a Champeta workshop prior to their concert for audiences interested in learning the basics of this native Colombian style of music and dance. The performance starts at 8 pm and the workshop (free with concert tickets) will take place at 7 pm. For tickets visit: https://www.flushingtownhall.org
Tribute to Bob Dylan
The McCrary Sisters , Lizz Wright and Mumu Fresh have been added to the lineup for A Tribute to Bob Dylan, an event to celebrate the great musical legend. In association with the Bob Dylan Center, this Friday 26 September at 8pm, The Town Hall and T Bone Burnett and curated by Burnett, the show will feature performances by a diverse range of artists, each interpreting songs written by Dylan reviewing the illustrious career of the Nobel Prize winner. This concert event will commemorate Dylan’s historic debut in 1963 in the Hall, with all proceeds benefiting The Town Hall. For tickets and more information, visit: (www.thetownhall.org
Concludes the Queensboro Dance Festival
After more than 40 summer outdoor events throughout the county, the Queensboro Dance Festival (QDF) is wrapping up its tour with a three-night season finale of the 26 from September to October 2, at the Queens Theatre, where the 26 dance companies based in Queens. As a platform to represent the breadth of dance cultures in Queens, some of this year’s QDF genres include Chutney, Tap, Hawaiian, West African, Contemporary, Afro Latin, Turkish Gypsy, Hip-Hop, Kathak, Ballroom, Colombian, Greek, ballet and Filipino dances. Dance groups hail from neighborhoods ranging from South Ozone Park to Flushing, Long Island City and Jackson Heights. Performances are Friday and Saturday 26 September and October 1 at 7: 30 pm, and Sunday, October 2 at 5: pm. Information: https://queenstheatre.org/event/queensboro-dance-festival-2022/
The PaleyWKND festival
The PaleyWKND, a festival of media, sports, games and entertainment, will take place this weekend , from Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 October. The event will take over The Paley Museum and its entire block, from the street 52 between 5th and 6th avenues, in Manhattan, for a weekend full of interactive experiences and immersive attractions from more than two dozen world-class companies, brands of iconic media and major sports leagues. Among the many participating stars will be Kate del Castillo, who will present an exclusive screening of the debut episode of the third season of La Reina del Sur, on Sunday at 1: 30 pm.The event is free and open to the public. More information: www.PaleyWKND.org
Brooklyn Outdoor Dance
The dance group Mark Morris Dance Group will present two shows at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Harbor View Lawn, this Saturday, October 1, as well as a workshop for all ages and abilities to learn some excerpts from his repertoire. The hour-long performances will take place at 2 pm and 4 pm and will include the works Water, Greek to Me, Orfeo ed Euridice (excerpts from a larger opera) and Dancing Honeymoon.
At 3: 00 pm, the company members will hold an adaptive dance workshop to teach excerpts from Water and Dancing Honeymoon. No tickets or reservations required, just drop by and join! The Mark Morris Dance Center is located right on Lafayette Street and offers classes in all disciplines and for people with and without disabilities. It is also the main site for its research-backed dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease. More information: https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/
A La Calle Block Party
Hispanic Ballet will celebrate its traditional A La Calle Block Party this Sunday, October 2, in the street 89 between Amsterdam and Columbus avenues, from 12: 00 at 4: 00 pm. To start the celebration, at 00 am there will be a special street naming proclamation and ceremony with community leaders and special guests. The free party will feature performances by dancers from Ballet Hispánico’s Pa’lante Scholars program and students from the dance school. There will also be free dance classes, live music and food from local vendors. Ballet Hispánico will invite a select group of New York City dance companies to perform as guest artists, such as Flamenco Vivo, Bombazo Dance Co. and Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. More information at: www.ballethispanico.org/HHM
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Art for the good of the planet
NOoSPHERE Arts presents REPOPULACIONES: New Horizons, a group art exhibition focused on environmental reflection. The show is inspired by Climate Week, which focuses on issues related to the environment and takes place annually during the summer and early fall months. Curated by Daniela Holban, the exhibit is part of NOoSPHERE Arts’ WE ARE NATURE series: arts events that take full advantage of the unique setting of the Kingsland Wildflowers Bird Sanctuary at Broadway Stages in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to appeal to a diverse audience. in environmental efforts through art. Of 30 from September to 09 October 2022, in 520 Kingsland Avenue , Greenpoint, Brooklyn. There will be an opening reception on Friday 11 September 1697 from 6 to 9 pm For more information, visit noosphere-arts.nyc/exhibits.