Louie Vega at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center’s Dance Floor will be decked out in style this Thursday, August 8, to welcome Louie Vega. As one half of the dynamic DJ duo Masters at Work, the GRAMMY winner and seven-time nominee has forged an astonishing career out of a broad melodic palette, blending house, salsa, Afrobeat, jazz, hip-hop, gospel and R&B into a disco inferno with a unique Latin twist. Vega is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of his solo debut album, 2003’s Elements of Life, which sparked an ongoing international tour and live band experience with Vega as musical director and conductor. 6:30 p.m. Free. 10 Lincoln Center Plaza. More information: https://www.lincolncenter.org.
Nickelodeon Party at the Paley Museum
Enjoy a weekend of fantasy alongside Dora, SpongeBob, PAW Patrol, the Ninja Turtles and more during Nickelodeon’s Animation Celebration at The Paley Museum (25 West 52 Street). Kids and adults will have the chance to meet and take photos with their favorite cartoon characters, watch highlights from the new Dora series and the upcoming Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, play the latest and greatest Nickelodeon video games, compete against other fans, get their faces painted to recreate a character, get creative with crafts and more. Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For tickets and information, visit: https://www.paleycenter.org.
Art Festival for My People
Teatro SEA’s annual Latin American arts and culture festival, Arte Pa’ Mi Gente/Arts for All, returns this Saturday, August 10 outdoors, featuring a free day of family-friendly celebration. This year, the festival is centered around the theme “Latiné Children’s Music Day,” highlighting the importance of Latin music created by and for children. Featured guests include Musiquita with Blanca Cecilia Gonzalez and Jesse Elder (photo), children from The Mariachi Academy of New York, El Trotamundos straight from Puerto Rico, Bilingual Birdies Band, the Children’s Choir of Iglesia Santo Niño Jesús – San Benito José Labre, and recently Latin Grammy-nominated children’s singer Flor Bromley. Additionally, for the first time, Teatro SEA will present a live performance by its original children’s music band, El Avión-The Airplane. At The Clemente Center (107 Suffolk Street, NYC), Suffolk Street between Rivington and Delancey. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. More information: https://teatrosea.org/
The Mayan art of Sara Currucuchich
Enjoy the artistry of performer, composer, and songwriter Sara Curruchich, who finds inspiration in her Mayan culture, composing in her native Kaqchikel language and in Spanish. This Saturday, August 10, at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Curruchich will offer a deep dive into indigenous Mayan culture, weaving stories of resistance and love. She subtly blends folk sounds, rock, and elements of her indigenous roots; her songs are anthems in the demonstrations of indigenous communities. At 12:00 pm. Free. More information at: https://www.lincolncenter.org.
Hip Hop Day in the Bronx
The Bronx will once again come alive with music, dance, and art during the 4th Annual Hip Hop Day, taking place this Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at 345 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY. The event promises a vibrant lineup of activities, including live performances by renowned and emerging hip hop artists, breakdancing showcases, and an impressive graffiti display, with workshops and live demonstrations. Admission to the event is free, with tickets available on Eventbrite. For more information visit www.hiphopblvd.hiphop.
Tito Nieves in Staten Island
This Sunday, August 11, Tito Nieves will fill the stage at Staten Island’s Stapleton Waterfront Park (Water St. and Navy Pier Ct) with music during a free show at 5:00 p.m. The Puerto Rican salsero got his start with orchestras in New York but made a name for himself as a solo artist in the 1980s singing salsa in English. He scored a huge hit in 1997 with his energetic cover of Pete Rodriguez’s “I Like It Like That.” For his Staten Island show, he will be joined by freestyle singer Cynthia, best known for her 1991 duet with Johnny O “Dreamboy/Dreamgirl.” DJ Lucy Euclid and Vinnie Medugno will round out the show. More information: https://cityparksfoundation.org
Annual Battery Dance Festival
This summer, Battery Dance celebrates its 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival, Sunday, August 11 through Saturday, August 17, with live performances each night in Battery Park City’s Rockefeller Park. Featured companies and artists include Ballet Nepantla (photo), which fuses contemporary dance with Mexican folklore while exploring the social realities of cross-cultural immigrants; Dominican Republic bombshell Evelyn Tejeda will bring her award-winning hip-hop background to a contemplative search for the heart; and the world premiere of Capoeira Luanda NYC alongside young phenomenon Anna Lopez. At 7:00 pm. For a complete agenda, visit: https://batterydance.org.
Free cinema at the Stuart Cinema
This weekend, PlutoTV will bring its “Summer of Cinema” show to Brooklyn’s Stuart Cinema & Cafe, with free admission to enjoy the blockbuster hit “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Various times, seating is first-come, first-serve, and you must RSVP. There will also be a “Scavenger Hunt” for kids ages 2-14, running from the corner of West Street and Milton to Transmitter Park in Greenpoint. It starts Saturday, August 10 at 11 a.m. and runs through Sunday, August 11 at 5 p.m. For reservations and more information, please visit: www.stuartcinema.com.
Yoga in Spanish at Bryant Park
Bryant Park Yoga presented by CALIA will be hosting its first Spanish-language yoga class on Wednesday, August 13th at 10:00 AM. This special class aims to make yoga accessible to all New Yorkers. Leading the session will be Mariana Hernandez, originally from Mexico and the first Spanish-speaking instructor for Peloton Interactive and a passionate advocate for inclusive wellness. On the grass of Bryant Park (between 40th and 42nd Streets & 5th and 6th Avenues). Free. More information: https://bryantpark.org/activities/yoga
A very refined ‘Diner’
NoMad Diner, located inside the Arlo NoMad hotel, is an exciting offering that offers a menu inspired by the city’s famous diners but in a more elevated and modern way. Led by award-winning chef Fred Maurer, diners can enjoy a classic omelet, a few sandwiches, and a delicious breakfast at any time of day. shrimps and grits or a good one grilled cheese sandwich and soupbut you can also try some of the house specialties, such as the Arlo Dog with kimchi, a Monkfish with Spaghetti Squash, a meatloaf or the Scarpariello pork chops. The menu is a true journey through flavors that recall the cultural richness of NYC, all in a retro atmosphere, designed by Stonehill Taylor. The bar offers curated cocktails, artisanal spirits and natural wines. Arlo NoMad is located at 11 E 31st St., NY. More information: https://www.nomaddinernyc.com.
On Broadway: Oh, Mary!
The comedy Mary! continues to rack up hits and plenty of laughs, so it has just announced that it will extend its season (for now) until November 10. Created and starring Cole Escola (in his Broadway debut), the play tells the story of a miserable and suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln, in the weeks leading up to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, doing everything possible to return to work in a cabaret play, her only interest and passion. Amidst events that intertwine history and fiction, Escola manages to make the audience laugh thanks to some funny dialogues but above all thanks to her masterful acting. With Conrad Ricamora as Mary’s husband, James Scully as Mary’s teacher, Bianca Leigh as Mary’s companion and Tony Macht as Mary’s husband’s assistant, the production is directed by Sam Pinkleton, and produced by Kevin McCollum & Lucas McMahon and Mike Lavoie & Carlee Briglia. At the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street). Tickets and information: OhMaryPlay.com.
