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Queer-owned small businesses to support in NYC
Pride Week is here, shining a rainbow just as many New Yorkers feel fed up. A lot of Pride events fall in June, but you can celebrate every day by supporting queer-owned small businesses. Here are some of our top community-based picks. But first … A reminder of some of the queer pride history we’re…
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in NYC: 160th anniversary events & celebrations
This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy were emancipated on June 19, 1865. Whether or not you have the day off, here are some ways to commemorate this historic anniversary locally on Thursday and through the weekend. Brooklyn – Weeksville: 4th annual Juneteenth food festival From noon…
Art you can actually own, for $100 or less
Tonight, Fifth Avenue turns into a pedestrian-friendly stretch of art and culture: the Museum Mile Festival. Make a date with a Van Gogh, Rembrandt, or Monet painting — or plan to dance bhangra, explore artifacts, listen to live music in the streets. While the eight participating institutions open their doors for free, we turn your…
Three to See: The intimate, the raw, and the monumental
Peter Stankiewicz: Small Works Ranging in date from 2020-2025, these sculptures build on the artist’s explorations with lightweight plastic as a sculptural material that simultaneously serves as a support for painterly passages that could be the result of oxidized metal. Subtle adjustments to this consistent approach over years of practice reveal a honed sensitivity to…
Powerhouse Arts: A lifeline for the creative community welcomes you on May 31!
Keeping in step with Epicenter’s priority of making the arts accessible and amplifying the important role it plays in building community, I recently joined the Community Advisory Council of Powerhouse Arts (PHA), a nonprofit organization committed to creative expression. PHA’s facility hosts an extended network of art and fabrication professionals and educators who work together…
Summer nights in the city: The best outdoor movies in NYC for 2025
There’s nothing quite like watching a movie under the stars—especially when there’s an NYC skyline involved. If you’re not taking advantage of having so many free and low-cost experiences right in our backyard, you’re missing out! Here‘s our guide to movie nights around the city- we’ve even highlighted some faves. Movies Under the Stars Each…
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