At Sapar Contemporary "Aberturas" is a collaborative exhibit of work by Marisa Morán Jahn, an artist of Ecuadorian and Chinese descent, and Rafi Segal, an architect and Associate Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at MIT. June 2-July 15. Opening reception: June 2, 6-8pm. 9 N. Moore St. Above: Marisa Morán Jahn, Starlings, 2023
Duane Park Concert The next offering in Friends of Duane Park’s free concert series takes place on Thursday, June 8, from 6:30 to 8 pm, with singer-songwriter Alyson Faith and guitarist John Putnam. The duo will perform original songs by Faith as well as what’s billed as “soulful” covers. More info here. Duane Park is at Duane and Hudson streets.
Washington Market Park Concerts The park's concert series opens Sun., June 11, 4 pm, with the kiddie rock band Rolie Polie Guacamole, followed by saxophonist and singer Jonny Hirsch and Band on Tue., June 13, 5 pm, and the family bluegrass group Astrograss on Tue., June 20 at 5 pm. In case of inclement weather, notice of cancellation will be posted at www.washingtonmarketpark.org.
The Happening, Church Street School's free annual Downtown Community Block Party will take place on June 14, 12-4pm on White St. There will be live musical performances by students, faculty and guests, interactive art projects, a student art show, a raffle and silent auction, games, food and drink and more. A new feature is "Maker Market," where local teens and adults can sell their works. Sign up here.
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Free Drawing Classes Observe and sketch the human figure in Battery Park City. Each week a model will strike both short and long poses An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critiques. Drawing materials provided. Wednesdays, 10am-12pm. Info here.
Fitness Classes Seaport Fit is back this month with free yoga (May 20 and 27,10:30-11:3-am) and boxing classes (May 23 and 30, 6:30-7pm) at the Seaport. Classes are free, but reservations are encouraged. Walk-ups will be accepted if space allows. See schedule here.
Open House at South Street Seaport Museum's Bowne & Co., 211 Water St. Visitors can use some of the printing equipment of this letterpress print shop, which was established in 1775. This free event will be held on the first Thursday of every month.Advanced registration is required. For ages 12 and up. Participants can take home the prints they make. To register, visitseaportmuseum.org/fresh-prints.
Paige Beeber’s recent paintings are on view in Phantom Thread at Freight + Volume, 39 Lispenard St. through June 3. Beeber cuts her discarded paintings into strips, creating new woven works, merging craft and art.