Representation of “The Passion of Christ”
This Good Friday, in the Chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the play “The Passion of the Christ” will be shown, which tells the story of Jesus Christ until he was handed over by Pilate for his crucifixion. The representation of the Way of the Cross will reach the Church of San Joseph (64 and Palisade) where the two thieves Dimas, Gestas, and Jesus will be crucified. The theatrical production has more than 60 actors on stage, scenery by Gonzalo Mejía, music and sound by Jorge Terry and costumes by Carlos Juarez and Hilda Luis. At 11:00 am. The Chapel of the Heart of Mary is located at 7615 Broadway, North Bergen, New Jersey. Free pass.
Closing of the “March is Music” series at Pregones
The Grammy-nominated group, Groove Collective, will close this Saturday the “March is Music” concert series, at the Pregones Theater. For over 20 years, this legendary group of musicians has improvised and perfected the cross-pollination of styles ranging from funk, jazz, house, Latin, hip hop, rock and every other party-inducing sound. Drum and bass rhythms, colorful and vibrant horns, global percussion flavors and intricate harmony merge perfectly between these multicolored funk masters. At 7:00 pm, at Pregones (575 Walton Ave, The Bronx). Information and tickets at:https://pregonesprtt.org/march-is-music-2024/.
Easter Brunch at La Barca Cantina
La Barca Cantina will begin its 2024 season with its first “Easter Brunch” this Sunday, March 31. Guests will enjoy an “all you can eat” breakfast buffet, with dishes such as red chilaquiles, Mexican French toast; lamb barbacoa tacos, chicken in green sauce and more; and specialty cocktails like mimosas and bunny bellinis. During the cruise, there will also be a chance to win Easter eggs with special offers like free boarding passes for future cruises, gift cards, tickets to a free cocktail party and more, while enjoying music from a live DJ and watching the sights. Stunning views of New York City. From 12:30 to 2:30 pm. At Pier 81 (W 41 Street & 12th Avenue). For more information and tickets, visit: www.labarcacantina.com.
“The Child” at the Metropolitan Opera
American composer John Adams returns to the Metropolitan Opera this Monday, April 1, with his acclaimed opera-oratorio, “The Child,” a dramatic reinvention of the Nativity, incorporating sacred and secular texts in English, Spanish and Latin, from biblical times to the present. The piece brings together some of the greatest defenders of contemporary opera, such as Marin Alsop, one of the great directors of our time; the soprano Julia Bullock and the innovative bass-baritone Davóne Tines. Mezzo-sopranos J’Nai Bridges and Daniela Mack take turns completing the main trio. The new production also marks the Met debut of Lileana Blain-Cruz, Resident Director at Lincoln Center Theatre. At 7 pm at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater, (1071 Fifth Avenue). Tickets at: www.worksandprocess.org.
The Botanical Garden blooms in spring
See beautiful displays of floral splendor at the New York Botanical Garden (2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx) on display in all its glory this spring. Across its 250 acres, NYBG offers a panorama of seasonal beauty as its collections awaken with a kaleidoscope of colors and fragrances. Week after week during the season of renewal and transformation, flowering plants, trees and shrubs reward frequent visitors and those who may be discovering the Botanical Garden for the first time. Stay informed about peak bloom times all season long with the NYBG Bloom Tracker, a real-time guide to the ever-changing landscape, at: https://www.nybg.org/spring-bloom-trackers/.
Latina designers at MoMA
The exhibition “Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America, 1940?1980” at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) presents these sometimes conflicting visions of modernity proposed by designers of domestic environments in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela , between 1940 and 1980. The exhibition’s curators highlighted 10 women designers and artists we should know, whose radical work, whether on chairs or ceramics, buildings or rugs, revolutionized our experience of design in our lives. MoMA is located at 11 West 53 Street, Manhattan. More information: https://www.moma.org.
Arlo Williamsburg opens restaurant
The Arlo Williamsburg hotel in Brooklyn (96 Wythe Ave.) has just opened its Sungold restaurant, led by chef Michael King, who uses local and seasonal ingredients to offer a menu that includes homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and a wide selection of starters and main dishes. The decoration of the new gastronomic center matches the unique and chic aesthetic of the hotel, with a dining room with capacity for 60 people that exposes brick walls and a striking pendant lamp composed of individual lights, with touches of greenery enliven the space. Open daily from 7am to 10pm, with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30am to 3pm. The happy hour, called Lucky Hour, will be available Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., and will include an Espresso Martini, French fries, and a fortune cookie offering a chance to win a free stay at Arlo Williamsburg, all for $15 .