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The Art of Wayacon Exhibit- Cuban Art Space
Thu, May 1st 2025
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Cuban Art Space
The vibrant, childlike paintings and sculptural works of Wayacón (born Julian Espinosa Rebollido in Cuba, 1931) burst with raw expressiveness and joyful imagination, inviting viewers into fantastical worlds created by an artist who thrived despite extraordinary challenges. His distinctive naive style—developed entirely through intuition without formal training—transforms everyday materials into richly textured masterpieces where buttons,<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/the-art-of-wayacon-exhibit-cuban-art-space/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"The Art of Wayacon Exhibit- Cuban Art Space"</span></a>
Drink and Draw: Craig Anthony Miller – “Elephants Amongst Bridges”
Wed, Jun 11th 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dumbo Archway + Plaza
In this hands-on workshop, spray paint will be your primary tool as you work with custom stencils, including CAM’s signature elephant and other animals like the hummingbird, to create dynamic images on canvas. In addition to the art, there will be raffles and a special giveaway for one lucky participant. *20$ for art materials, or<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/drink-and-draw-craig-anthony-miller-elephants-amongst-bridges/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Drink and Draw: Craig Anthony Miller – “Elephants Amongst Bridges”"</span></a>
Live at the Archway: T Marie & Bayou Juju | Fogo Azul | Samantha Dion Baker
Thu, Jun 12th 2025
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Dumbo Archway + Plaza
Come dance along to traditional + original Louisiana music, honoring traditional Cajun, Creole, zydeco, swamp pop, country, blues, and New Orleans songs, from T Marie and Bayou Juju. Plus, an opening set by our favorite all-female Brazilian Samba Reggae drum line, Fogo Azul. Samantha Dion Baker bring her city-and-travel inspired illustrations to the art wall.
Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo
Sat, Jun 14th 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm
Kinjo
Join Kinjo in June for a unique weekend lunch series inspired by Ichiju Sansai: the Japanese concept of a home-cooked meal designed to be balanced, delicious, and packed with nutritious ingredients. For this casual pop-up series taking place in our lounge each Saturday and Sunday in June from 11am – 2pm, each reasonably priced lunch<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/weekend-lunch-pop-up-at-kinjo/2025-06-14/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo"</span></a>
Opening Reception: Remains to be seen
Sat, Jun 14th 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Smack Mellon
Smack Mellon presents Remains to be seen, the 2025 Emerging Artist Summer Group Exhibition, guest curated by Pallavi Surana, featuring artists: Maia Chao & Fred Schmidt-Arenales, Yusuf Demirors, S. Emsaki, Sujin Lim, Jessica Maffia, Lucas Odahara, Yunfei Ren, Julia Standovar, and Merry Sun. Remains to be seen brings together nine artists whose practices probe the<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/opening-reception-remains-to-be-seen/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Opening Reception: Remains to be seen"</span></a>
ARCHWAY EDITIONS Book Launch: The Mystery of Perception by Lynne Tillman with Taylor Lewandowski
Sat, Jun 14th 2025
7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Powerhouse Arena
The Powerhouse Arena presents an ARCHWAY EDITIONS Book Launch: The Mystery of Perception by Lynne Tillman with Taylor Lewandowski. Enjoy music by Cowboy Heaven and readings from Grace Byron, Claire Donato, John Keene, Anika Jade Levy, Patrick McGraw, Whitney Mallett, K.O. Nnamdie, Ariana Reines, Krithika Varagur, and Linda Yablonsky. The Mystery of Perception is a<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/archway-editions-book-launch-the-mystery-of-perception-by-lynne-tillman-with-taylor-lewandowski/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"ARCHWAY EDITIONS Book Launch: The Mystery of Perception by Lynne Tillman with Taylor Lewandowski"</span></a>
Dumbo Family Games
Sun, Jun 15th 2025
11:00am to 1:00pm
Car-Free Washington Street
Free fun for Dumbo residents + their kiddos ages 1 – 8 awaits on car-free Washington Street. Sip your coffee and chat with your neighbors while the kiddos build, paint, dance, and play! Powered by Team Dumbo + Brooklyn Bridge Parents.
Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo
Sun, Jun 15th 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm
Kinjo
Join Kinjo in June for a unique weekend lunch series inspired by Ichiju Sansai: the Japanese concept of a home-cooked meal designed to be balanced, delicious, and packed with nutritious ingredients. For this casual pop-up series taking place in our lounge each Saturday and Sunday in June from 11am – 2pm, each reasonably priced lunch<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/weekend-lunch-pop-up-at-kinjo/2025-06-15/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo"</span></a>
Drink and Draw: April Hannah – Exploring Abstraction
Wed, Jun 18th 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dumbo Archway + Plaza
Join artist April Hannah for an evening of playful mark-making and intuitive creativity as we dive into the world of abstraction. You’ll begin by cutting out a shape—either from a provided template or one you invent yourself—and tracing it repeatedly across your canvas or paper to build a layered web of forms. From there, look<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/drink-and-draw-april-hannah-exploring-abstraction/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Drink and Draw: April Hannah – Exploring Abstraction"</span></a>
A Conversation with Pallavi Surana and Maia Chao
Wed, Jun 18th 2025
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Smack Mellon
Smack Mellon and Asia Art Archive in America (AAAiA) are thrilled to announce a collaborative program featuring curator and writer Pallavi Surana and artist Maia Chao. This conversation will focus on Surana’s current exhibition at Smack Mellon, Remains to be seen, which features new works by Chao alongside eight other artists. Surana and Chao will<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/a-conversation-with-pallavi-surana-and-maia-chao/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"A Conversation with Pallavi Surana and Maia Chao"</span></a>
Live at the Archway: Cleo Reed | Billie Elise
Thu, Jun 19th 2025
5:00pm to 7:30pm
Dumbo Archway + Plaza
A student of Black underground sound and intention, Cleo Reed (née Ella Josephine Julia Moore) is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice uses participatory art, music composition, instrument-making, bandleading, installation, and fabric arts. Billie Elise showcase their collective space through their work on the Art Wall.
Gloss & Go with Glam Expressway
Fri, Jun 20th 2025
3:00pm to 7:00pm
Glam Expressway
Turn up the glam at Glam Expressway! They’re partnering with Clutch Co. to bring you their fabulous vegan cosmetics line, complete with mini makeovers, music, wine, and a little networking magic. It’s the perfect time to sip, socialize, and shop – especially with 20% off Glam Expressway’s newest resort collection. Where: 145 Front Street (between<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/gloss-go-with-glam-expressway/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Gloss & Go with Glam Expressway"</span></a>
World Refugee Day Ice Cream Party- Hosted by The Brave House
Fri, Jun 20th 2025
4:00pm to 6:00pm
The Brave House
Join The Brave House on June 20th to celebrate World Refugee Day with an ice cream party! The Brave House is a non-profit for young immigrant women in NYC, which provides legal support, holistic services, & community. The World Refugee Day Ice Cream Party is open to all community members and supporters. Enjoy ice cream<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/world-refugee-day-ice-cream-party-hosted-by-the-brave-house/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"World Refugee Day Ice Cream Party- Hosted by The Brave House"</span></a>
Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo
Sat, Jun 21st 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm
Kinjo
Join Kinjo in June for a unique weekend lunch series inspired by Ichiju Sansai: the Japanese concept of a home-cooked meal designed to be balanced, delicious, and packed with nutritious ingredients. For this casual pop-up series taking place in our lounge each Saturday and Sunday in June from 11am – 2pm, each reasonably priced lunch<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/weekend-lunch-pop-up-at-kinjo/2025-06-21/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo"</span></a>
Dumbo Family Games
Sun, Jun 22nd 2025
11:00am to 1:00pm
Car-Free Washington Street
Free fun for Dumbo residents + their kiddos ages 1 – 8 awaits on car-free Washington Street. Sip your coffee and chat with your neighbors while the kiddos build, paint, dance, and play! Powered by Team Dumbo + Brooklyn Bridge Parents.
Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo
Sun, Jun 22nd 2025
11:00am to 2:00pm
Kinjo
Join Kinjo in June for a unique weekend lunch series inspired by Ichiju Sansai: the Japanese concept of a home-cooked meal designed to be balanced, delicious, and packed with nutritious ingredients. For this casual pop-up series taking place in our lounge each Saturday and Sunday in June from 11am – 2pm, each reasonably priced lunch<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/weekend-lunch-pop-up-at-kinjo/2025-06-22/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Weekend lunch pop-up at Kinjo"</span></a>
Drink and Draw: Samantha Baker – Continuous Line Portraits
Wed, Jun 25th 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dumbo Archway + Plaza
Join Samantha Baker for a bold and expressive workshop focused on creating portraits through continuous line drawing and layered collage. Begin with a single, unbroken line—drawn freely across the page without lifting your pen—as you sketch the contours of a face in your own unique style. Use pencil to warm up or go straight in<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/drink-and-draw-samantha-baker-continuous-line-portraits/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Drink and Draw: Samantha Baker – Continuous Line Portraits"</span></a>
Chemical Meadows – Film Screening and Conversation with Director Nate Dorr
Wed, Jun 25th 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Smack Mellon
Please join Smack Mellon for a screening of Nate Dorr’s experimental documentary Chemical Meadows (2025, TRT 20:00 min.), a film program held in conjunction with the concurrent exhibition Remains to be seen, guest curated by Pallavi Surana. The screening will be followed by a Q&A between Nate Dorr and Pallavi Surana. Dorr filmed Chemical Meadows<a href="https://dumbo.nyc/event/chemical-meadows-film-screening-and-conversation-with-director-nate-dorr/">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Chemical Meadows – Film Screening and Conversation with Director Nate Dorr"</span></a>