See Free Performances In Local Community Gardens This June


Spoke the Hub’s free outdoor series Local Produce in the Gardens returns for the season this week with several family-friendly events in three of Park Slope’s community gardens.

On every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5-6pm, stop by to enjoy informal, grassroots performances, workshops, and participatory art events with local performers, teaching artists, and yoga practitioners. Here’s the complete lineup (which is subject to change):

Wednesday, June 11
Garden of Union, 4th Avenue & Union Street
The Spirit of Sandpainting: Learn the art of sandpainting with Ingrid Alvarez.

Thursday, June 12
The Old Stone House, 3rd Street between 4th & 5th Avenues
City Stomp Family Concert: Rock ‘n’ roll for youngsters of every age!

Tuesday, June 17
GreenSpace @ President Street, 5th Avenue & President Street
New Dance & Music Performance with: Tamara LaDonna Moving Spirit, Inc; and The Little Streams (dance & music).

Wednesday, June 18
Garden of Union, 4th Avenue & Union Street
Sarah Danhke’s Garden Soul Clap: Come bust a few moves and jump into line with Sarah’s latest dance groove!

Thursday, June 19
The Old Stone House, 3rd Street between 4th & 5th Avenues
Grace Drums is a versatile, all-women percussion and vocal ensemble with the singular mission of making joy contagious.

Tuesday, June 24
GreenSpace @ President Street, 5th Avenue & President Street
New Dance and Art Work-In-Progress with: Nathalie Matychak & Dancers, with Alisa Nadolishny; and “This Page Left Intentionally Blank.”

Wednesday, June 25
Garden of Union, 4th Avenue & Union Street
Tiny Slavic Soul Party: Members of Slavic Soul Party! gather for a Balkan dance party in the garden.

Thursday, June 26
The Old Stone House, 3rd Street between 4th & 5th Avenues
Gowanus Reggae & Ska Society is made up of Brooklyn area musicians who enjoy the improvisational spontaneity of jazz and the profound depth of Jamaican reggae.

Photo via GreenSpace @ President Street