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BESPOKE KIDS: THE BILLION OYSTER PROJECT

Saturday, June 8th, 12:00PM–2:00PM,  The Billion Oyster Project at The Baylander, West Harlem Piers on the Hudson at 125th Street.  Come see the Billion Oyster Project on the Baylander’s Jungle Deck. Learn about the project’s latest effort to restore our harbor!  Oysters are the green way to filter New York waterways and used to be one of the most abundant species with the local ecosystem.  The Billion Oyster Project has been successfully re-introducing the bivalves back in the greater New York Harbor and has a goal of one billion oysters in the waters by the time 2035 rolls around.  More details at the city parks site: LINK

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CELEBRATE: JUNETEENTH TOUR OF SENECA VILLAGE

Harlem Bespoke: Discover Seneca Village, the largest community of free African-American property owners in pre–Civil War New York.  Before Central Park was built, the area from West 82nd to West 89th Street was home to Seneca Village, the largest community of African-American property owners in New York.

Saturday, June 17th, 10:00AM, Juneteenth at Seneca Village in Central Park, 85th Street and Central Park West.   Enjoy performances by world-renowned artists as they interpret the fascinating history and significance of Juneteenth and Seneca Village through dance, poetry, music, storytelling, art activities, and more!  This event is FREE with no reservations required:  LINK

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DRINK: COCKTAILS & CULTURE AT MCNY

Thursday, June 22nd, 6:00PM-9:00PM, Cocktails & Culture: Celebrate Pride at Museum of the City of New York, 104th Street and Fifth Avenue. Celebrate Pride at our June edition of Cocktails & Culture! Dance the night away to the sounds of veteran New York DJ Chauncey D, spinning a versatile selection of house and dance beats throughout the evening. Catch exciting drag performances from Hibiscus and Mary Muscles. Enjoy themed cocktails cocktails and other libations from the MCNY Bar, plus delicious light bites from our pop-up cafe. Museum galleries will be open during the event so everyone can check out the latest exhibit New York Now: Home. Online tickets now available:  LINK

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Governors Island Arts Launches THIRD Saturdays Residence Program From Harlem To Hollis

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The Trust for Governors Island today announced the launch of THIRD Saturdays, a Governors Island Arts initiative celebrating the Organizations in Residence program. THIRD Saturdays programming will run every third Saturday of the month from May through October and will feature special indoor and outdoor programs from the two dozen organizations presenting free activities and…

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