Friday, Aug. 7, 8-10 p.m.\n<\/p>\n
The Artist (Starving Artist), 249 City Island Ave.\n<\/p>\n
Step into a world of velvet vocals, unstoppable grooves and timeless hits. On Friday, Aug. 7, Morrisania Band transforms The Artist into a cathedral of soul as powerhouse vocalist Elissa Carmona leads an electrifying live tribute to the icons of R&B, soul and funk. From Aretha to Marvin, Chaka to Stevie\u2014expect a night you\u2019ll feel in your bones!<\/p>\n
For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/morrisania-band-presents-a-tribute-to-soul-royalty-registration-1993926915078<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Around The World Day\n<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Bronx Children\u2019s Museum, 725 Exterior St., Second Floor\n<\/p>\n $8-14\n<\/p>\n \u201cAround The World Day\u201d is a monthly celebration of global cultures! Each month, explore a new theme, inviting children and their families to discover the vibrant foods, fashion and music from a different part of the world. It\u2019s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diversity that makes the Bronx community so special.<\/p>\n For more information, visit 113102.blackbaudhosting.com\/113102\/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=2757d581-8ba0-4a0e-bd78-5bf559da4373<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Tour: Van Cortlandt Connections to the Caribbean and Latin America\n<\/p>\n Sunday, Aug. 9, 1-2:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n The Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6036 Broadway\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Join VCHM Site Historian Nick Dembowski and artist in residence Samantha Box for a special one-hour tour connected to Overlapping Empires, Box\u2019s site-wide contemporary art exhibition at Van Cortlandt House Museum. This tour will explore an often overlooked aspect of New York\u2019s history that was crucial to its development, including the Van Cortlandt family\u2019s connections to the Caribbean and Latin America, early New York\u2019s role in Atlantic trade and the family\u2019s ties to slavery and the slave trade.<\/p>\n For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/tour-van-cortlandt-connections-to-the-caribbean-and-latin-america-tickets-1992765262544<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Craft and Calm \u2013 Tremont Health Action Center\n<\/p>\n Monday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center, 1826 Arthur Ave.\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Craft and Calm is a relaxing workshop where pregnant moms unwind through soothing music and simple creative activities. This workshop supports stress management by helping expectant parents slow down, breathe and release tension through gentle, creative expression. Join us at Craft and Calm \u2013 a peaceful space to de\u2011stress, express creativity and connect with other expecting parents while enjoying a calm, supportive atmosphere.<\/p>\n For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/free-craft-calm-tremont-health-action-center-tickets-1992143082587<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n NYRR Summer Speed Series\n<\/p>\n Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Icahn Stadium, 20 Randall\u2019s Island\n<\/p>\n $21.15\n<\/p>\n Get ready for the 2026 NYRR Summer Speed Series at Icahn Stadium on Randall\u2019s Island. Chase fast times on a state-of-the-art 400-meter Mondo track and test your speed across a full lineup of events. Whether you\u2019re competing, trying something new or racing with friends, this is your moment to shine under the stadium lights.<\/p>\n For more information, visit events.nyrr.org\/nyrr-summer-speed-series<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Meet Me at the Park: Performances by AIM Artists Jodie Lyn-Kee- Chow and Asia Stewart\n<\/p>\n Wednesday, Aug. 12, 6:30-8 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Joyce Kilmer Park, 1040 Grand Concourse\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Meet Me at the Park: Performances by AIM Artists Jodie Lyn-Kee- Chow and Asia Stewart. At Joyce Kilmer Park. Free! For all ages. In case of inclement weather, this program will take place at the Bronx Museum of the Arts.<\/p>\n