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Thursday Jan. 1, 1970

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Paul G. Oxborough: New Works Opening

Art
Free

Cavalier Gallery ChelseaChelsea

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Unveiling of the Sculpture Aunties

Harlem

Maira Duarte 2 Photo credit dance to the people

Free Eco Art & Performance Workshops at Socrates Sculpture Park

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Classes
Family

Socrates Sculpture ParkLong Island City

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party & Free Book Giveaway in partnership with The NYLF

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

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Accessible Garden Highlights Tour

Teens in Wonderland: A MoMA Teens Pride Celebration

Ages: 13 and up
Family
Free
LGBTQ+

Cullman Education Center MoMAManhattan

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Cruising in the Shadows Explores the Secret Histories of LGBTQ+ Public Desire Through Art and Archival Materials

Art
Free

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Nesting Graphics

Art Exhibition Opening: Natalie Wood: Nesting

Ages: All
Art
Family
Free

Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & StorytellingSugar Hill/ West Harlem

Cruising in the Shadows

Free

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Bronx First Friday June 2025 Salsa Dance + Live Music

First Friday June 2025 Salsa Dance + Live Music

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

The Bronx MuseumBronx

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