The haze of a heatwave blankets the city for what seems to be an impossible summer. Under the canopy of woodland trees, critters of all kinds take refuge to beat the heat. Stop by the gardens and cool down under the shady border of Wave Hill’s trees that graze the sky above. Learn about the stories they carry, as well as the ways they’ve looked after us in keeping our communities cooler and providing shelter for fuzzy friends.
Gardens & Nature:
Summer Birding
Bronx Birder Haley Scott of the Feminist Bird Club leads this walk through the gardens and woodlands to seek out summer birds. Observe the plants, insects, and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds.
Garden Highlights Walk
Take a leisurely guided walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide to observe early summer garden highlights. All are welcome!
Walking Meditation: Art Among the Trees
Meet the Artists: Sonja John, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya and SuRan Song
Meet the Artist is an ongoing series of conversations between exhibiting artists, the curatorial team, and sometimes invited guests at Wave Hill. This program is designed collaboratively with the artists and takes various forms to offer visitors, the artist's community, and others an opportunity to gain insight into the artist's creative process and the themes present in their work.
Family:
Family Art Project: Set Sail!
For City of Water Day, set sail down Hudson River! Learn how to make your own handmade sailboat or raft using a mixture of upcycled materials. Keep it as a small sculpture – or see if it floats.
Kids on the Move! Go with the Flow
Explore the colors, textures, and movement of artist Sarah Jimenez’s sculptural creations with museum educator Corinne Flax. Then, settle into a nature and art inspired outdoor movement practice, incorporating fabric and natural elements into flowing movement and fun games!
Sunset Wednesdays: LucÃa
Experience the musical talents of LucÃa at Wave Hill as she bridges jazz, Latin, and pop music! LucÃa carries her family’s musical legacy through her collaboration and performance with leading artists such as Natalia Lafourcade, and on stages around the world, including Carnegie Hall and Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris in Mexico City. LucÃa blends colorful rhythms and bold beats for a night to remember.
Afternoon Tea
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00AM or 1:30PM, enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection served on our Kate French Terrace, provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances. Due to the nature of the event, no substitutions or changes are available.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
