SUMMER POP-UP: FAD Market

What: Grab a friend and come for a curated selection of goods including handmade jewelry, apparel, body and skincare, tableware, and artisanal packaged food, and stay to explore the best of Dumbo, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and more – making a day of it! Our summer pop-up is located in the lobby of Empire Stores, home to Time Out Market, Cecconi’s, Dumbo House, and West Elm.

When: August 5-6 // 11am - 6pm

Where: Empire Stores: 55 Water Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 // York Street (F train), and High Street (A,C trains) subway stations as well as the NYC Ferry to Dumbo/Fulton Ferry.

Cost: FREE

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Films on the Green Festival returns with French films in NYC parks!

What: Get ready to experience the beauty and passion of dance on the big screen with Films on the Green 2023, New York City's free outdoor French film festival. Produced in partnership with NYC Parks and the FACE Foundation, this annual festival returns to Manhattan and Brooklyn's parks from June 2 to September 8, showcasing 12 features that will transport you into a world of rhythm and emotion.

When: June 2 - September 8, 2023

Where: Manhattan and Brooklyn Parks

THE ORCHID SHOW @NYBG

WHAT: Don’t miss this chance to be immersed in a mesmerizing array of orchids, enfolded into rolling mountains throughout the historic Enid A Haupt Conservatory, and to feel enwrapped in this one-of-a-kind experience. On select nights during The Orchid Show, adults 21 and over can experience the exhibition through Orchid Nights, with music, cash bars, and food available for purchase.

WHEN: Now thru Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 10:00am – 6:00pm

WHERE: New York Botanical Garden: 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458-5126

COST: Adults $35 • Seniors (age 65+) $31 • Students with ID $31 • Children (ages 2 to 12) $15 • Children (2 and under) FREE • Members FREE*

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Uptown Night Market

WHAT: The 3rd season of New York's largest cuisine, culture, and community festival is back, and it's bigger and better than ever before. This beloved food event series is a must-attend for any food lover in Manhattan, with its celebration of cuisines worldwide, cultures with diverse performances, and communities with various all-family activities.

WHEN: Every 2nd Thursday from April to October - 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12 from 4PM - 10PM

WHERE: West Harlem - West 133rd and 12th Ave

COST: FREE ADMISSION Pay-as-you-go

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Climate Arts Festival @The Queens Botanical Garden

WHAT: The Queens Botanical Garden celebrates Earth Day with fun, hands-on activities, art exhibits, music, interactive performances, tours, demonstrations, and more! While you're there, be sure to check out the Sustainable Vendor Fair and support local businesses.

WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2023  |  11am - 4pm

WHERE: Queens Botanical Garden: 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY, 11355

COST: Adults $6 • Seniors (age 62+) $4 • Students with ID $4 • Children (ages 4 to 12) $2 • Children (3 and under) FREE • Members FREE*

The People’s Ball: A Night of Style, Imagination, Freedom and You!

WHAT: The People’s Ball is a celebration of style, imagination, freedom, and you! Dress up in the clothes that make you feel your most beautiful and authentic and walk the runway in the iconic lobby of Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library. 

In contrast to the elite galas that pop up across the city in the spring, The People’s Ball is a FREE, inclusive event that eschews elitism and honors the colors, textures, and styles that comprise the city’s urban runway. Come celebrate and be celebrated by your friends and neighbors as you dance, party and pose.

Hosted by actress Delissa Reynolds, featuring stunning performances by singer Cunio and DJ sets by Rimarkable. Special guests include fashion curator Souleo, and five People’s Heroes whose work has changed the culture.

Pose on the Plaza starting at 6:30 pm (doors at 7:00pm). Food and drink specials to be announced. 

WHEN: Sunday, April 30 @ 7pm

WHERE: Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library

COST: FREE and Open to All!

RSVP HERE

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New York Family Presents ParentEd Talks 2022-2023

WHAT:  Join us for a free ParentEd Talks webinar by teen whisperers and authors Christine Carter, Ph.D., and Laura Kastner, Ph.D., who will draw on the latest findings in neuroscience, sociology and social psychology to shed light on the best ways to become a trusted consultant for your teenager. Kastner and Carter will share proven tools and tactics that will best influence, motivate and chart your teen’s success — and strengthen your relationship.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 5:00 - 6:00pm EDT

WHERE: Online

COST: FREE

REGISTER NOW

Happy National Volunteer Month!

April is National Volunteer Month. April gives the nation (and globe!) a month-long opportunity to celebrate the power of volunteerism and the caring individuals who tackle society's biggest challenges.

Ways to Participate

Join a project 

Spread the word

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts welcomes children to experience the natural beauty of our campus and the transformative power of music by enrolling in our Allegro Music Program. The program invites musicians in grades 2–12 to advance their performance and playing skills and nurture their appreciation of music on our beautiful woodland campus.

Usdan also offers programs for students k–12 in visual art, creative wiring, dance, theater, chess, nature and sustainability, and recreational arts. Bus transportation is available from Nassau and Suffolk Counties and New York City.

Sign Up Here: https://www.usdan.org/ad

RESOURCE - Virtual Job Fair

As we settle into a post-pandemic world, we don’t go back to normal — we move forward.

We move forward into intersectional workplaces that ensure all are welcome and are empowered to do their best work; into making sure our business practices have a positive impact on the community around us; into a reality where DEIB is a state of being, not just a department at a company or an empty policy statement.

Join the PowerToFly team and top leaders in tech, business, DEIB, wellness, media, policy, and finance as we take stock of what we’ve learned, and share ideas and strategies for moving forward.

The summit will conclude with a virtual job fair to connect diverse candidates with high-visibility jobs at leading brands.

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