The following may seem like a week of events, however, it's just 1 day. Check this!
TARGET 1st SATURDAYS:
August 1, 2009 (Celebrating the Caribbean: "Its Bacchanal Time Again!" Performance)
3–7 p.m.
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association kicks things off with steel pan music, stilt walkers, Carnival costumes, and more.
Spoken Word Open Mic
5–6:30 p.m.
The enchanting Aracelis Girmay hosts a poetry open mic with featured artists from Urban Word NYC, Cheryl Boyce Taylor and Alexis Marie. Rain Plan: Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
The Brooklyn-based troupe Conjunto Nuevo Milenio showcases the Afro-Latino roots of Panamanian carnival with music and dance. Free tickets (340) are available at the Visitor Center at 5 p.m.
Hands-On Art
6:30–8:30 p.m. Read more