Wave Hill Weekly Events (Jun 25 – Jul 2) | Show Your Pride!: Music, Artist Talks, & More

 

Summer has only just begun at Wave Hill. Find your groove and close out June with a free performance from Carnegie Hall, then ease into the warmer months with a break from the city's hustle and bustle. Every Wednesday evening, enjoy live music during Sunset Wednesdays and relax on the Great Lawn as the sun dips below the horizon. Whether you're seeking music, nature, or a peaceful moment outdoors, Wave Hill offers the perfect place to savor the season.

Carnegie Hall Citywide: TONEWALL

Thu, Jun 25, 7:00PM – 8:00PM  

Enjoy a free performance by TONEWALL, the charismatic queer a cappella band of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, and celebrate Pride this year at Wave Hill, in partnership with Carnegie Hall.

Sunset Wednesdays 2026

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Named by Time Out as one of the top “10 under-the-radar cultural experiences in NYC,” Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.

Nature & Wellness

Yoga in the Garden

Sun, Jun 28, 10:15AM – 11:15AM  

Advanced registration encouraged.   

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon our vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Susie Caramanica. All levels welcome; this is a beginner level class that can be modified.

Garden Highlights Walk

Sun, Jun 28, 1:00PM – 1:30PM 

Free with admission to the grounds    

Registration not required.   

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide; each walk varies with the Guide leading it.

Art

Public Gallery Tour

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00PM – 3:00PM 

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.   

 

Meet the Artist: Etienne Gisto Cipriani

Sat, Jun 27, 1:00PM – 2:30PM 

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.   

Exhibiting artist Etienne Gisto Cipriani will discuss his Sun Porch exhibition The Cryptozoological Vivarium, with a focus on how the work de-centers humans and challenges speciesism—the discrimination against non-human animals. 

Family

Family Art Project: Wave Hill's Jewels

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00AM – 1:00PM  

Sun, Jun 28, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.

Unlock the mysteries of nature’s palette at Wave Hill with a program designed by our ACES interns! Learn how different plants and animals use color to survive in the wild. Express yourself by making iridescent wearable art using animal patterned beads of your own creation. At 11:30am families can enjoy a Pride Month-inspired storytime program in the Gund Theater. 

Special Events

Afternoon Tea

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00AM – 2:00PM  

Tue, Jun 30, 11:00AM – 2:00PM   

7-day Advanced Registration required

Enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection every Tuesday and Thursday with seatings at 11AM or 2PM. Served on the Kate French Terrace or in our quaint Tea Room at historic Wave Hill House, Afternoon Teas are provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances whose menu uses local and seasonal ingredients, inspired from their own organic farm, Katchkie Farm.

Carnegie Hall Citywide: TONEWALL

Thu, Jun 25, 7:00PM – 8:00PM  

Free with admission to the grounds     

Registration not required.

Enjoy a free performance by TONEWALL, the charismatic queer a cappella band of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, and celebrate Pride this year at Wave Hill, in partnership with Carnegie Hall. 

Performing uplifting anthems, classic tunes, and more with award-winning arrangements and choreography, this irresistible band entertains and empowers in equal measure.

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.