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Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

NYC's premier brass party band Shag Horns huff, puff, and blow the house down! Serving up hot throwbacks from the […]

Renowned theater actress, Tonya Pinkins is a three-time Tony nominee,

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Get down to the sounds with Vinyl Nights

Hula Hoop Harlot Melissa-Anne is a New York City based Circus artist specializing in the artistry of Hula Hoops. She […]

Amber Iman is a performer, filmmaker, and activist.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Renowned theater actress, Tonya Pinkins is a three-time Tony nominee,

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Renowned theater actress, Tonya Pinkins is a three-time Tony nominee,

Young people are invited to join us

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Daniel J. Watts has been nominated for a Tony Award

Daniel J. Watts has been nominated for a Tony Award

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

For over 20 years, Linda Simpson has reigned at NYC’s #1 Bingo queen,

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Mykal Kilgore’sartistry cuts through traditional barriers

Mykal Kilgore’sartistry cuts through traditional barriers.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Born in Argentina, Brooklyn-based Cellist, Guitarist, Composer and Arranger Agustin Uriburu’s mission is to create music and develop a unique […]

Sufi Music for Voice | Meditation | Transcendence | Conversation.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Mónica Ortiz Rossi brings delight, dance, and health to spaces in New York City.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Young people are invited to join us

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Mykal Kilgore’sartistry cuts through traditional barriers

Mykal Kilgore’sartistry cuts through traditional barriers.

Born in Argentina, Brooklyn-based Cellist, Guitarist, Composer and Arranger Agustin Uriburu’s mission is to create music and develop a unique […]

Pick-up a worksheet and colored pencils from the Art Cart to help you learn about our landscape as you stroll through our rolling pathways. Plus, the colored pencils are our souvenir for you!  

Enjoy an extraordinary evening of music with FALSA, an ensemble known for its transcendent exploration of 14th century Sufi music. 

The ultimate “Komedian” for kids!  This fun and fast-paced comedy variety show is perfect for children and parents alike. MR. […]

Enjoy an extraordinary evening of music with FALSA, an ensemble known for its transcendent exploration of 14th century Sufi music. 

Enjoy an extraordinary evening of music with FALSA, an ensemble known for its transcendent exploration of 14th century Sufi music. 

Dance into the weekend with Little Island teaching artist Stephanie Peña. She’ll get you moving and grooving to the merengue, bachata, salsa and more! If dancing in public is not your style, then pick up a drum and make your own beats with our percussive teaching artist Martin Urbach. Movers and shakers of all abilities are welcome!   

Young people are invited to join us

Join us in the park for a morning Storytime with our Creative Break partner The Center for Fiction. After the story, sing-a-long to music inspired by the themes featured in that day’s book with our Little Island Community Partner Greenwich House Music School. Readers and singers of all levels are welcome! 

The ultimate “Komedian” for kids!  This fun and fast-paced comedy variety show is perfect for children and parents alike. MR. JOEL is an amazing “jack of all trades” when it comes to entertaining.

Pick-up a worksheet and colored pencils from the Art Cart to help you learn about our landscape as you stroll through our rolling pathways. Plus, the colored pencils are our souvenir for you!  

JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON is a comedian originally from Nashville.

JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON is a comedian originally from Nashville.

Our teaching artist Georgie Flores will teach you how to create a collage with paper inspired by the landscape and horticulture of Little Island. Whether you are young or young at heart, this class is designed for artists of every age. 

Uptown Forró (pronounced "fo-haw") plays northeaster Brazilian music that celebrates the resilience of the working class, speaks of love and […]

Fools Circle is a pop-up comedy show and music series.

Dance into the weekend with Little Island teaching artist Stephanie Peña. She’ll get you moving and grooving to the merengue, bachata, salsa and more! If dancing in public is not your style, then pick up a drum and make your own beats with our percussive teaching artist Martin Urbach. Movers and shakers of all abilities are welcome!

Young people are invited to join us

Join us in the park for a morning Storytime with our Creative Break partner The Center for Fiction. After the story, sing-a-long to music inspired by the themes featured in that day’s book with our Little Island Community Partner Greenwich House Music School. Readers and singers of all levels are welcome! 

J. Hoard interweaves genres to articulate his vivid songwriting.

J. Hoard interweaves genres to articulate his vivid songwriting.

Uptown Forró (pronounced "fo-haw") plays northeaster Brazilian music that celebrates the resilience of the working class, speaks of love and […]

Grace McLean brings her "whip-smart" songwriting (New York Times), "electrifying" presence (Huffington Post) and "cringey" journal entries (Grace's mom) to Little Island this summer. Fresh on the heels of the release of "Reckless," this first single and music video from her forthcoming debut full length album, expect wildly original music, re-imagined covers, special guests, stories about boys and probably bubbles.

Pick-up a worksheet and colored pencils from the Art Cart to help you learn about our landscape as you stroll through our rolling pathways. Plus, the colored pencils are our souvenir for you!  

Join Zac and his band to celebrate the release of Zac's new EP, "The Way Things Used To Be.” You’ll be treated to an evening of original music combining elements of jazz, funk, classical, Japanese traditional and Chinese traditional music. Plus, they’ll be joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated violinist Jeremy Kittel.

Most of the songs I'll be playing at Little Island were recorded in my 2020 album ‘Unterwegs'. Unterwegs is a German word that means On the road and the album is the direct result of a journey I started years ago, that took me through different landscapes, from the mountains to the sea, and in which I learned many things. This selection of songs portraits the pain but, foremost, the joy of living. “It’s all about breathing life into music... lovely, intimate songs from Argentina, Brazil, and Cuba that Julián honors by singing in their original language, be it Spanish, Portuguese or English.

What makes this land your land? 

After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home. 

Dance into the weekend with Little Island teaching artist Stephanie Peña. She’ll get you moving and grooving to the merengue, bachata, salsa and more! If dancing in public is not your style, then pick up a drum and make your own beats with our percussive teaching artist Martin Urbach. Movers and shakers of all abilities are welcome!

Young people are invited to join us

Join us in the park for a morning Storytime with our Creative Break partner The Center for Fiction. After the story, sing-a-long to music inspired by the themes featured in that day’s book with our Little Island Community Partner Greenwich House Music School. Readers and singers of all levels are welcome! 

Most of the songs I'll be playing at Little Island were recorded in my 2020 album ‘Unterwegs'. Unterwegs is a German word that means On the road and the album is the direct result of a journey I started years ago, that took me through different landscapes, from the mountains to the sea, and in which I learned many things. This selection of songs portraits the pain but, foremost, the joy of living. “It’s all about breathing life into music... lovely, intimate songs from Argentina, Brazil, and Cuba that Julián honors by singing in their original language, be it Spanish, Portuguese or English.

John’s Little Island sets are high-energy experiences with tap dance as the focal point.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Join Zac and his band to celebrate the release of Zac's new EP, "The Way Things Used To Be.” You’ll be treated to an evening of original music combining elements of jazz, funk, classical, Japanese traditional and Chinese traditional music. Plus, they’ll be joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated violinist Jeremy Kittel.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Marc Mueller is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist focusing on world percussion, trap kit, didgeridoo, found object musical fabrication and sonic collage […]

What makes this land your land? 

After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home. 

What makes this land your land? 

After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home. 

Everyone can dance with Ailey! Join the processional over the South Bridge as Ailey's West African drummers and dancers lead the young and young at heart to The Play Ground...

Andrew Dismukes is a stand up comedian, writer and actor. This year, he returned to "Saturday Night Live" for his third season […]

Andrew Dismukes is a stand up comedian, writer and actor. This year, he returned to "Saturday Night Live" for his third season […]

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.

Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.

Marc Mueller is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist focusing on world percussion, trap kit, didgeridoo, found object musical fabrication and sonic collage […]

Drag Bingo!

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Young people are invited to join us

Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.

Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.

Guitarist Glenn Roth creates soundscapes of compelling melodies that invite listeners to join him on an aural escape. Glenn’s compositions […]

John’s Little Island sets are high-energy experiences with tap dance as the focal point.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Eganam “ÉGO” Segbefia got his start busking at the Grand Central Shuttle train station in 2015 as a member of […]

Husband and wife duo Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca create Mexican musical magic on Broadway en Spanglish.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Orquesta Broadway are a charanga, a Latin band of flute, violins, rhythm section and voices

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Young people are invited to join us

Raised and rooted in New York City by classically trained musician parents and their wide-ranging, eclectic record collection, BAILEN has […]

Grace McLean brings her "whip-smart" songwriting (New York Times), "electrifying" presence (Huffington Post) and "cringey" journal entries (Grace's mom) to Little Island this summer. Fresh on the heels of the release of "Reckless," this first single and music video from her forthcoming debut full length album, expect wildly original music, re-imagined covers, special guests, stories about boys and probably bubbles.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Winner of the International B-Jazz Competition and Winner of Best Solist Prize.

Winner of the International B-Jazz Competition and Winner of Best Solist Prize.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Young people are invited to join us

The Show: WATERBOMBS Everyone loves a water balloon fight! Direct from New York City, dramatic opera music scores this hysterical […]

Luke Hickey is a NYC-based tap dance artist and choreographer.

Luke Hickey is a NYC-based tap dance artist and choreographer.

S.N.O.B. (Sunday Night on Broadway) is a pop-up dance party for the Broadway community with DJ Ari Grooves, DJ Duggz, and Emily McGill, offering those in the theatre industry a chance to come together as a community and connect with good people, great music, and get sweaty on the dance floor. S.N.O.B. Little Island will be an Afro-Caribbean night.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

SITM is a nonprofit organization founded by Alicia Keys, Jody Gerson, Sam Kirby Yoh, and Dr. Stacy Smith

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Eganam “ÉGO” Segbefia got his start busking at the Grand Central Shuttle train station in 2015 as a member of […]

Custom on-the-spot typewriter poets are back bringing delight and whimsy to Little Island, providing guests with a personalized keepsake that many frame and cherish forever.

Violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time

Violinist Tessa Lark is one of the most captivating artistic voices of our time

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks

Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian who's appeared on NBC and Comedy Central.

Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian who's appeared on NBC and Comedy Central.

Custom on-the-spot typewriter poets are back bringing delight and whimsy to Little Island, providing guests with a personalized keepsake that many frame and cherish forever.

Eganam “ÉGO” Segbefia got his start busking at the Grand Central Shuttle train station in 2015 as a member of […]

Grace McLean brings her "whip-smart" songwriting (New York Times), "electrifying" presence (Huffington Post) and "cringey" journal entries (Grace's mom) to Little Island this summer. Fresh on the heels of the release of "Reckless," this first single and music video from her forthcoming debut full length album, expect wildly original music, re-imagined covers, special guests, stories about boys and probably bubbles.

Join us anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 for a special Creative Break: Visual Arts […]

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

We're kicking things off with a special mixer to start the season right. It's your chance to connect, create and […]

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

This week, cheer on fellow Teens from our partner The Door as they take the stage to showcase their remarkable […]

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

As part of our ongoing Community Partnership with Westbeth Artists Housing, Little Island proudly showcases art-based programs and talented artists […]

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.

This week will be a Kiki! Learn and connect with the LGBTQIA+ community and have fun experiencing the energetic vibe […]

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks, free artmaking activities (dance, music, visual art, and more!) in the park every Wednesday through Saturday.