Calendar
September 1, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Dance and Poetry with Stephanie Peña and Oye Group
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
September 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Morgan Jay — Musician, Comedian
Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian who's appeared on NBC and Comedy Central.
September 1, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Morgan Jay — Musician, Comedian
Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian who's appeared on NBC and Comedy Central.
September 2, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Storytelling with Martin Urbach and the Free Black Women’s Library
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
September 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Morgan Jay — Musician, Comedian
Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian who's appeared on NBC and Comedy Central.
September 2, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Morgan Jay — Musician, Comedian
Morgan Jay is a musician and comedian who's appeared on NBC and Comedy Central.
September 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Ars Poetica – Poets
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.
September 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
ÉGO – Trumpeter
Eganam “ÉGO” Segbefia got his start busking at the Grand Central Shuttle train station in 2015 as a member of […]
September 3, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Grace McLean – Vocalist
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.
September 30, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts & Music with Georgie Flores and Martin Urbach
Join us anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30 for a special Creative Break: Visual Arts […]
June 1 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 2 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 4 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Build a Kite
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.
June 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts with Georgie Flores
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.
June 7 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Silly Billy
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.
June 8 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 9 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Build a Kite
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.
June 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 13 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music & Dance with Stephanie Pena and Michael Morales
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.
June 13 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts with Georgie Flores
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.
June 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CANCELED Teen Night: Social Hour
We're kicking things off with a special mixer to start the season right. It's your chance to connect, create and […]
June 14 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
CANCELED How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Silly Billy
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.
June 15 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 16 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Build a Kite
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.
June 19 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music & Dance with Stephanie Pena and Michael Morales
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.
June 20 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts with Georgie Flores
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.
June 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teen Night with The Door
This week, cheer on fellow Teens from our partner The Door as they take the stage to showcase their remarkable […]
June 21 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Silly Billy
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.
June 22 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 23 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
How Long Blues
A full-length premiere from Twyla Tharp featuring live music by T-Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.
June 26 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Hudson River Park
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.
June 26 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
ROBESOИ
All-star opera singer Davóne Tines grapples with the legacy of a hero. Exploding the musical repertoire of Paul Robeson, Tines […]
June 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music & Dance with Stephanie Pena and Michael Morales
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.
June 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Creative Community with Westbeth Artists Housing
As part of our ongoing Community Partnership with Westbeth Artists Housing, Little Island proudly showcases art-based programs and talented artists […]
June 27 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
ROBESOИ
All-star opera singer Davóne Tines grapples with the legacy of a hero. Exploding the musical repertoire of Paul Robeson, Tines […]
June 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts with Georgie Flores
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.
June 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teen Night: Kiki Lounge with Haus of Us
This week will be a Kiki! Learn and connect with the LGBTQIA+ community and have fun experiencing the energetic vibe […]
June 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
ROBESOИ
All-star opera singer Davóne Tines grapples with the legacy of a hero. Exploding the musical repertoire of Paul Robeson, Tines […]
June 29 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Silly Billy
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.
June 29 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
ROBESOИ
All-star opera singer Davóne Tines grapples with the legacy of a hero. Exploding the musical repertoire of Paul Robeson, Tines […]
July 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Play Items
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.
July 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Play Items
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.
July 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Play Items
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.
July 6 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Play Items
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.
July 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Discover the Island
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.
July 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Suzan-Lori Parks: Blues & Greens
A Performance by Ruthie Foster / A Conversation with Suzan-Lori Parks and Majora Carter
July 10 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Open Throat
An adaptation of the critically acclaimed novella by Henry Hoke. A queer mountain lion living in the hills around the […]
July 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music & Dance with Stephanie Pena and Martin Urbach
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.
July 11 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Open Throat
An adaptation of the critically acclaimed novella by Henry Hoke. A queer mountain lion living in the hills around the […]
July 11 @ 10:00 pm - 11:15 pm
Suzan-Lori Parks: The Runway & The Street
A conversation with fashion designer Daisy Wang / Performance by MC Corey James Gray & Freestyle Monday
July 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts with Georgie Flores
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.
July 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Teen Night with The Door
"Little Island’s Teen Night in the Glade offers a safe and brave space for young people to have fun, learn, perform, and engage […]
July 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Open Throat
An adaptation of the critically acclaimed novella by Henry Hoke. A queer mountain lion living in the hills around the […]
July 12 @ 10:00 pm - 11:15 pm
Suzan-Lori Parks: Outer Space & Inner Space
A conversation with Columbia Astronomy Professor Jane Huang / Performance by The Psychedelic Soap Box
July 13 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Celebration of Haitian Culture with artist Riva Nyri Précil
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.
July 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Suzan-Lori Parks: Work & Play
Watch Me Work w/ Suzan-Lori Parks & Hansol Jung / Suzan-Lori Parks' Sula & the Joyful Noise
July 13 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Open Throat
An adaptation of the critically acclaimed novella by Henry Hoke. A queer mountain lion living in the hills around the […]
July 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Suzan-Lori Parks: Past & Future
A conversation with Suzan-Lori Parks and Eric Foner / A Performance by Brandee Younger
July 14 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Open Throat
An adaptation of the critically acclaimed novella by Henry Hoke. A queer mountain lion living in the hills around the […]
July 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Discover the Island
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.
July 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Day for Night
A new dance choreographed by Pam Tanowitz, examining relationships, nostalgia, and memory, stitched to the sounds and landscapes of Little […]
July 17 @ 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Epilogue: Day for Night
"Wondrous performer" Melissa Toogood dances an epilogue to choreographer Pam Tanowitz's Day for Night, playing at 8:30pm each night in […]