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Poster Tots

Poster Tots

Ages: 3 – 4
Art
Family
Free

Poster HouseChelsea

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MHCP: Caribbean Awareness Month & LGBTQ+ Celebration 06.26

Mott Haven

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Answer the Call’s Block Party

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield PlaceManhattan

MS 353 Summer Fest – Kick Off/Send Off

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions
Family

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The Aesop Queer Library

Aesop Rockefeller CenterNY

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Lavender Blues: REMIXES, a Family Hip-Hop Concert

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

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Diabetes Prevention: Introduction Session

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Diabetes Prevention: Introduction Session

NeighborhoodCare Fordham RdNYC

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Alive After Five

Patchogue

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Pride at the High Line: A United Front

Free
LGBTQ+

The High LineChelsea

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Summer Thursdays at the Museum of Jewish Heritage: Games and Crafts

Art
Film

Museum of Jewish HeritageBattery Park

The Bronx Fireworks Extravaganza

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Orchard Beach, Section 5Bronx

Live at the Archway: Chanpan | Ruby Hoops | April Hannah

Art
Free

DUMBO ArchwayBrooklyn

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Fireworks & Fun

Ages: All
Family
Free

Randall’s Island ParkRandall’s Island

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Brewers United for Freedom of Flavor (BUFF) Reunion

The Beer AuthorityManhattan

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Carnegie Hall Citywide Concert: Endea Owens and The Cookout

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Book Event – Alanna Fields: “Unveiling” in Conversation with Golden

International Center of Photography (ICP)Lower East Side

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Secret Pete’s

Pete’s Candy StoreBrooklyn

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Shine Box Comedy Show

Comedy
Free

Neir’s TavernWoodhaven

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A Dating Game! at Minnie’s Bar

Minnie’s BarBrooklyn

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