Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem is full of sharp, funny and talented women who make their clients look and feel “nice-nice.” One sweltering summer day, Jaja’s daughter Marie runs the salon while her mother readies for a green-card wedding. As Marie manages laugh-out-loud drama in the shop, unexpected news unites the stylists and clients, […]
Written in 1936, this light-hearted comedy has relevance for today in addressing the main theme of finding one’s own way in today’s complex society, while lightly viewing such topics as distrust of government, domestic terrorism and fear of foreign conflicts. “Grandpa” Vanderhof (Robert Lovitz) once worked in the competitive business world. One day, he realized […]
J Names is one of the area’s longest running improv teams. A prominent comedy supergroup of local comedy veterans whose first names (most!) start with the letter “J”. This is high-quality improvisation you won’t want to miss. Featuring: Jay Flewelling, Jed Arkley, Justin Himes, Jenn Hunter, Jon Bolden, SJ Santa Cruz, Katie Behrens, Craig McCarthy. […]
Stairwell Gallery: Polly Zagone’s Textiles Month of October, all open hours This October, the Stairwell Gallery will showcase the richly textured textile works of Polly Zagone, a self-taught artist whose lifelong devotion to stitching, fabric, and handcrafted detail transforms everyday materials into vibrant, dimensional art. Drawing on decades of experience as a cabinetmaker, woodworker, and […]
Día de los Muertos Celebración Sunday, October 4, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Join folklórico artist Luisa Valentín Pelagio for a joyful, hands-on celebration of Día de los Muertos! Luisa will share the meaning behind this vibrant tradition, then guide participants in creating colorful papel picado and tissue-paper flowers to decorate a mini ofrenda. A small […]
Join us the month of October as we celebrate old school crafts that still pack a punch! We all love a brand new craft, but some are classics for a reason! And this month we are celebrating some of those during our monthlong celebration of "Grandma Crafts for ALL!" Join us on Sunday, October 4th […]
