Friday, June 14
Bronx Borough Arts Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
The Bronx Borough Arts Festival will kick off their academic year-end art show this Friday. The annual show celebrates the artistry and vision of local students and their teachers in arts exhibitions and performances. Join students artists, their families, friends, and community members in honoring the achievements of rising and established talents. This year’s art show, hosted at the Lehman College Art Gallery, will be on view until June 18.
For more information or to reserve a spot, see the event posting here.
Saturday, June 15
Bronx Vegan Bazaar
Noon to 6 p.m.
Free
The Bronx Vegan Bazaar continues its summer programming this Saturday at Fordham Plaza. The bazaar, hosted every third Saturday from May to October, will feature local vegan vendors and the sonic talents of DJ Sabrosura. Join fellow Bronxites at the expo for a day of healthy and sustainable eats and community connection.
For more information, see the event posting here.
Bronx Community Cookout
Noon to 4 p.m.
Free
Bronxite DJ Simba will host a community cookout this Saturday sponsored by Youth Ministers for Peace and Justice and the student government of Bronx Community College. Enjoy an afternoon of free food and drink, as well as eats from local vendors, and music performances by hip hop celebrity guests.
For more information or to become a vendor, see the event posting here.
Sunday, June 16
Bronx School for Music Faculty Concert
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets from $12.51-$28.52
The Bronx School for Music’s faculty members will perform their musical gifts at the Bronx School for Music’s outdoor performance space. The program, featuring the magnum opuses of Saint-Saens, Sarasate, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and more, will serve the dual purpose of celebrating the successes of the Bronx School for Music.
The evening of music will be preceded by a pre-concert reception, and all proceeds from the event will go towards providing scholarships for students who need financial aid.
For more information or to buy a ticket, see the event posting here.
Fordham Bedford Lot-Busters Community Garden Volunteer Days
11a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Free
Seasoned gardeners and community members just fostering their green thumb are invited to the Fordham Bedford Lot-Busters Community Garden Volunteer Days. Plant, weed, and curate the community garden in good company for an afternoon. All volunteers will be provided with tools on-site, so Bronxites need only bring an enthusiasm for bloom!
For more information or to register as a volunteer, see the event posting here.
