Morgan Walk: St. George\u2019s Crescent\n<\/p>\n
Friday, Aug. 21, 2-4 p.m.\n<\/p>\n
St. George\u2019s Crescent in Mosholu Parkway, 3202 Steuben Ave.\n<\/p>\n
Join historian Terrell L. Armistead in a special tour along the Bronx River at St. George\u2019s Crescent as they share the ecological stories and community histories of the Bronx River. Led in honor of Morgan Powell, a founding member of the Bronx River Restoration and a passionate advocate for the reclamation of the Bronx River. His research has been fundamental in sharing the lesser known histories of Black and Brown Bronxites and their contributions to the eco-cultural history of NYC. You can read more of these histories can be found in detail in his blog, the Bronx Sankofa.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit nycgovparks.org\/events\/2026\/08\/21\/morgan-walk-st-georges-crescent<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Orchard Beach Cleanup and Community Hang with Hibernica and Fernway\n<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Hibernica, 3220 Westchester Ave.\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Help keep Orchard Beach beautiful with Hibernica, a licensed Pelham Bay<\/a> dispensary, and Fernway, then stick around for a community beach hang. Attendees will meet at Hibernica before heading to Orchard Beach for the cleanup, followed by games, giveaways, music and good company to close out one of the last weekends of beach season. 21+.<\/p>\n For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/orchard-beach-clean-up-and-hang-tickets-1996236631502<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n The 20th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic\n<\/p>\n Sunday, Aug. 23, 12-9 p.m.\n<\/p>\n St. James Park Basketball Courts, 2550 Jerome Ave.\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Get ready for some serious hoops action at the 20th Annual Gardiner Memorial Basketball Classic! This in-person event brings together top talent for an exciting day on the court. Whether you\u2019re a die-hard fan or just love the game, come join us for great plays, intense rivalries and a fantastic atmosphere. Sunday features a back-to-school book bag giveaway, college scholarship awards, championships glory and awards.<\/p>\n For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/the-20th-annual-gardiner-memorial-basketball-classic-book-bag-giveaway-registration-1990187372004<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Unwind Mondays With The Sax Guy\n<\/p>\n Monday, Aug. 24, 5-11 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Sangria Cafe, 2085 Bartow Ave.\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Start your week on a smooth note at Sangria Cafe\u2019s Unwind Mondays, where live sax melodies set the tone for a laid\u2011back, grown\u2011and\u2011sexy evening. Enjoy all\u2011day happy hour, crafted cocktails and a Dinner for Two Special featuring your choice of a Seafood Boil or Rib Eye Steak, paired with sangria or red wine and dessert. With a live performance by Tyrone Benjamin, this Monday escape blends great food, great music and great vibes \u2014 the perfect reset before the week kicks in.<\/p>\n For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/unwind-mondays-with-the-sax-guy-tickets-1989122129836<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Movies Under the Stars: The Hundred-Foot Journey\n<\/p>\n Tuesday, Aug. 25, 8-10:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Caserta Playground, St. Raymond\u2019s Avenue, between Odell Street and Purdy Street\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor\u2019s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. This event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n For more information, visit nycgovparks.org\/events\/2026\/08\/25\/movies-under-the-stars-wicked-for-good<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Squish Away Your Stress\n<\/p>\n Wednesday, Aug. 26, 4:30-6 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Safe Pathways, 489 E. 153 St., 2nd Floor\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Safe Pathways invites you to join them for their pizza party! Safe Pathways pizza parties are a great way for youth (ages 10 to 24 years old) to build social connections with each other and work together to practice new or learned coping skills. This pizza party theme is relieving stress and will focus on creating your unique squish toy. Youth can meet each other and socialize while enjoying free pizzas! We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n