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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

An Exhibition of Works by Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio
Bernikow JCC, December 18, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Join us on November 14th for the opening reception of artwork from Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio whose work is on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery until the end of December! Holidays …

Taking Care - The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital
Staten Island Museum, December 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Virginia Greene, RN, on duty with Ms. Sarah Smith and Ms. Mary Taylor, 1938 - 1942. Gift of Richard T. Greene, Jr., in memory of Virginia (Lea) Greene. Collection of Historic Richmond Town | 21.012.00…

The Dream Manifested
Historic Richmond Town, December 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM
“The Dream Manifested” explores how dreams take shape and what we invest in our lives to achieve our goals. It questions how much we believe in ourselves, how we commit to our aspirations, and what we…

FATHOM
National Lighthouse Museum, December 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fathom is a video installation that explores the mercurial experience of time passing and the impermanence of life. Set in a dreamlike, transitional space—part waiting room, part ship at sea—the work …

Climate Futurism
Pioneer Works, December 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM
October 6–December 10 Climate Futurism, co-presented with Headlands Center for the Arts, features new commissions by artists Erica Deeman, Denice Frohman, and Olalekan Jeyifous. Curated by ecologist a…

Evan Paul English: Scrap Book
Alice Austen House, December 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Alice Austen House presents new paintings by multidisciplinary artist Evan Paul English inspired by the archival collection. Alice Austen (1866–1952) was a passionate scrapbook enthusiast, a pract…

2025 Project Grants Application Information Session
Staten Island Arts Office, December 18, 2024 at 06:30 PM
SI Arts offers grants to artists of all disciplines, collectives and, nonprofit organizations producing art and/or cultural programming on Staten Island. First-time applicants are required to attend. …

Big Apple Circus
Damrosch Park, December 18, 2024 at 07:00 PM
New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of al…

Thursday, December 19, 2024

An Exhibition of Works by Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio
Bernikow JCC, December 19, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Join us on November 14th for the opening reception of artwork from Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio whose work is on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery until the end of December! Holidays …

Taking Care - The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital
Staten Island Museum, December 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Virginia Greene, RN, on duty with Ms. Sarah Smith and Ms. Mary Taylor, 1938 - 1942. Gift of Richard T. Greene, Jr., in memory of Virginia (Lea) Greene. Collection of Historic Richmond Town | 21.012.00…

The Dream Manifested
Historic Richmond Town, December 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
“The Dream Manifested” explores how dreams take shape and what we invest in our lives to achieve our goals. It questions how much we believe in ourselves, how we commit to our aspirations, and what we…

Photography Exhibition: Capturing Dignity
El Barrio ArtSpace , December 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Join me for the Opening Reception of "Capturing Dignity" on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM at El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109?Manhattan, New York. Opening Reception: Wednesday, December…

FATHOM
National Lighthouse Museum, December 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fathom is a video installation that explores the mercurial experience of time passing and the impermanence of life. Set in a dreamlike, transitional space—part waiting room, part ship at sea—the work …

Climate Futurism
Pioneer Works, December 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
October 6–December 10 Climate Futurism, co-presented with Headlands Center for the Arts, features new commissions by artists Erica Deeman, Denice Frohman, and Olalekan Jeyifous. Curated by ecologist a…

Exhibition: Noble Industrial
Noble Maritime Collection, December 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
While John A. Noble (1913–1983) is known for having chronicled the last days of the Age of Sail through his art, he was also an advocate for the modern maritime industries that populated New York’s wo…

Evan Paul English: Scrap Book
Alice Austen House, December 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Alice Austen House presents new paintings by multidisciplinary artist Evan Paul English inspired by the archival collection. Alice Austen (1866–1952) was a passionate scrapbook enthusiast, a pract…

GrantsLab: Grant-Writing Workshop with Dr. Lisa Sloan
Online, December 19, 2024 at 06:30 PM
Are you ready to apply for grant funding but you’re unsure how to describe your project effectively in writing? Join us for a GrantsLab session with Dr. Lisa Sloan, who will share her expertise on the…

Big Apple Circus
Damrosch Park, December 19, 2024 at 07:00 PM
New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of al…

Friday, December 20, 2024

An Exhibition of Works by Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio
Bernikow JCC, December 20, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Join us on November 14th for the opening reception of artwork from Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio whose work is on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery until the end of December! Holidays …

Taking Care - The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital
Staten Island Museum, December 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Virginia Greene, RN, on duty with Ms. Sarah Smith and Ms. Mary Taylor, 1938 - 1942. Gift of Richard T. Greene, Jr., in memory of Virginia (Lea) Greene. Collection of Historic Richmond Town | 21.012.00…

The Dream Manifested
Historic Richmond Town, December 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
“The Dream Manifested” explores how dreams take shape and what we invest in our lives to achieve our goals. It questions how much we believe in ourselves, how we commit to our aspirations, and what we…

Photography Exhibition: Capturing Dignity
El Barrio ArtSpace , December 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Join me for the Opening Reception of "Capturing Dignity" on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM at El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109?Manhattan, New York. Opening Reception: Wednesday, December…

FATHOM
National Lighthouse Museum, December 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fathom is a video installation that explores the mercurial experience of time passing and the impermanence of life. Set in a dreamlike, transitional space—part waiting room, part ship at sea—the work …

Climate Futurism
Pioneer Works, December 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
October 6–December 10 Climate Futurism, co-presented with Headlands Center for the Arts, features new commissions by artists Erica Deeman, Denice Frohman, and Olalekan Jeyifous. Curated by ecologist a…

Exhibition: Noble Industrial
Noble Maritime Collection, December 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
While John A. Noble (1913–1983) is known for having chronicled the last days of the Age of Sail through his art, he was also an advocate for the modern maritime industries that populated New York’s wo…

Evan Paul English: Scrap Book
Alice Austen House, December 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Alice Austen House presents new paintings by multidisciplinary artist Evan Paul English inspired by the archival collection. Alice Austen (1866–1952) was a passionate scrapbook enthusiast, a pract…

Abuela's Kitchen
Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor, December 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Abuela’s Kitchen is a multimedia art exhibition curated by social justice activist Kelly Vilar of the Staten Island Urban Center. The exhibition centers on the symbolic Abuela (grandmother), who, thro…

Big Apple Circus
Damrosch Park, December 20, 2024 at 07:00 PM
New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of al…

Universal Temple of the Arts Presents Staten Island JAZZ Festival 36
St. George Theatre, December 20, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) Staten Island JAZZ Festival returns to the St. George Theatre for its 36th rendition of jazz excellence on Friday, December 20, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Th…

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Yoga on the lawn at Alice Austen House with Be Yoga SI
Alice Austen House, December 21, 2024 at 08:00 AM
All levels Gentle Flow by Donation.  Must pre-register for class at www.beyogasi.com.  Only students who are registered my attend class. Occupancy 24 students. Social distancing will be practiced and …

An Exhibition of Works by Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio
Bernikow JCC, December 21, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Join us on November 14th for the opening reception of artwork from Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio whose work is on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery until the end of December! Holidays …

Taking Care - The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital
Staten Island Museum, December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Virginia Greene, RN, on duty with Ms. Sarah Smith and Ms. Mary Taylor, 1938 - 1942. Gift of Richard T. Greene, Jr., in memory of Virginia (Lea) Greene. Collection of Historic Richmond Town | 21.012.00…

The Dream Manifested
Historic Richmond Town, December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
“The Dream Manifested” explores how dreams take shape and what we invest in our lives to achieve our goals. It questions how much we believe in ourselves, how we commit to our aspirations, and what we…

Evan Paul English: Scrap Book
Alice Austen House, December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
The Alice Austen House presents new paintings by multidisciplinary artist Evan Paul English inspired by the archival collection. Alice Austen (1866–1952) was a passionate scrapbook enthusiast, a pract…

Big Apple Circus
Damrosch Park, December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of al…

Photography Exhibition: Capturing Dignity
El Barrio ArtSpace , December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Join me for the Opening Reception of "Capturing Dignity" on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM at El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109?Manhattan, New York. Opening Reception: Wednesday, December…

FATHOM
National Lighthouse Museum, December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fathom is a video installation that explores the mercurial experience of time passing and the impermanence of life. Set in a dreamlike, transitional space—part waiting room, part ship at sea—the work …

Climate Futurism
Pioneer Works, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
October 6–December 10 Climate Futurism, co-presented with Headlands Center for the Arts, features new commissions by artists Erica Deeman, Denice Frohman, and Olalekan Jeyifous. Curated by ecologist a…

Exhibition: Noble Industrial
Noble Maritime Collection, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
While John A. Noble (1913–1983) is known for having chronicled the last days of the Age of Sail through his art, he was also an advocate for the modern maritime industries that populated New York’s wo…

Abuela's Kitchen
Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Abuela’s Kitchen is a multimedia art exhibition curated by social justice activist Kelly Vilar of the Staten Island Urban Center. The exhibition centers on the symbolic Abuela (grandmother), who, thro…

Annual Holiday Festival of Trees
Biddle House, December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Tottenville Historical Society invites you to join us this holiday season as we celebrate the traditions of Staten Island's diverse cultural heritage with evergreen trees beautifully decorated by …

East Coast Martial Arts - Children Classes
Parish Hall @ St. Alban's Church, December 21, 2024 at 01:30 PM
East Coast Martial Arts Children Classes every Saturday 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 76 St. Alban's Place, Parish Hall. Traditional martial arts for modern self defense. Tae Kwon Do …

NYSCA ABC Regrant Application Information Session
Online, December 21, 2024 at 02:00 PM
The ABC (Arts Bring Change) Regrant program is meant to support local cultural organizations and/or individual artists working in partnership with public schools to engage K-12 public school students …

Big Apple Circus
Damrosch Park, December 21, 2024 at 03:00 PM
New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of al…

Big Apple Circus
Damrosch Park, December 21, 2024 at 07:00 PM
New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of al…

Sunday, December 22, 2024

An Exhibition of Works by Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio
Bernikow JCC, December 22, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Join us on November 14th for the opening reception of artwork from Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio whose work is on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery until the end of December! Holidays …

Taking Care - The Black Angels of Sea View Hospital
Staten Island Museum, December 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Virginia Greene, RN, on duty with Ms. Sarah Smith and Ms. Mary Taylor, 1938 - 1942. Gift of Richard T. Greene, Jr., in memory of Virginia (Lea) Greene. Collection of Historic Richmond Town | 21.012.00…

The Dream Manifested
Historic Richmond Town, December 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM
“The Dream Manifested” explores how dreams take shape and what we invest in our lives to achieve our goals. It questions how much we believe in ourselves, how we commit to our aspirations, and what we…

Photography Exhibition: Capturing Dignity
El Barrio ArtSpace , December 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Join me for the Opening Reception of "Capturing Dignity" on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM at El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS109?Manhattan, New York. Opening Reception: Wednesday, December…

FATHOM
National Lighthouse Museum, December 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fathom is a video installation that explores the mercurial experience of time passing and the impermanence of life. Set in a dreamlike, transitional space—part waiting room, part ship at sea—the work …

Climate Futurism
Pioneer Works, December 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
October 6–December 10 Climate Futurism, co-presented with Headlands Center for the Arts, features new commissions by artists Erica Deeman, Denice Frohman, and Olalekan Jeyifous. Curated by ecologist a…

Exhibition: Noble Industrial
Noble Maritime Collection, December 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
While John A. Noble (1913–1983) is known for having chronicled the last days of the Age of Sail through his art, he was also an advocate for the modern maritime industries that populated New York’s wo…

Big Apple Circus
Damrosch Park, December 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
New York City’s hometown circus, the Big Apple Circus, returns with an all-new show celebrating the magic and excitement of the city that never sleeps. “Hometown Playground” will dazzle children of al…

Abuela's Kitchen
Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor, December 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Abuela’s Kitchen is a multimedia art exhibition curated by social justice activist Kelly Vilar of the Staten Island Urban Center. The exhibition centers on the symbolic Abuela (grandmother), who, thro…

East Coast Martial Arts Adult Classes
Parish Hall @ St. Alban's Church, December 22, 2024 at 08:15 PM
East Coast Martial Arts Adult Classes.  Sundays 8:15 pm-9:15 pm. St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 76 St. Alban's Place, Parish Hall.  Traditional martial art for modern self defense.  Tae Kwon Do teaches…

Monday, December 23, 2024

An Exhibition of Works by Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio
Bernikow JCC, December 23, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Join us on November 14th for the opening reception of artwork from Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio whose work is on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery until the end of December! Holidays …

Evan Paul English: Scrap Book
Alice Austen House, December 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Alice Austen House presents new paintings by multidisciplinary artist Evan Paul English inspired by the archival collection. Alice Austen (1866–1952) was a passionate scrapbook enthusiast, a pract…

Mighty String Demons Holiday Concert
Charleston Library, December 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Young Staten Island Violinists, The Mighty String Demons, under the direction of Sanchie Bobrow, will don their Santa hats to present a concert of joyful music and bring holiday cheer to the Charlesto…

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

TIX ON SALE NOW - The Secret Garden at The Staten Island Playhouse
The Staten Island Playhouse, December 24, 2024 all day
Staten Island, NY – Spotlight Repertory Theatre Company is proud to present The Secret Garden, a magical musical adaptation of the beloved children’s novel by composer Lucy Simon and playwright Marsha…

Art in Makerpark - 2025 Artist In Residency Program
Maker Park, December 24, 2024 all day
Applications Now Open for the 2025 Public Art Residency at Makerpark! Makerspace NYC is accepting applications for our 2025 Public Art Residency at Makerpark in Staten Island! Each year, up to 6 artis…

TADA! Winter and Spring Semester Classes
TADA! Youth Theater , December 24, 2024 all day
Join TADA! this fall for after-school and weekend musical theater classes available to students ages 3-14! Throughout the semester students will: - LEARN VOCALS & CHOREOGRAPHY TO FUN, UPBEAT BROADWAY …

Archaeology Museum Fellow – Part-Time
Staten Island Museum, December 24, 2024 all day
The Staten Island Museum seeks a part-time Archaeology Museum Fellow (Archaeology Fellow) to assist the museum’s initiative to inventory and reevaluate the Staten Island archaeology collection. The St…

Archives Museum Fellow– Part-time
Staten Island Museum, December 24, 2024 all day
The Staten Island Museum seeks a part-time Museum Fellow to assist the museum’s initiative to rehouse and inventory SIM’s archive. The Museum Fellow program is designed to provide access to paid work …

An Exhibition of Works by Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio
Bernikow JCC, December 24, 2024 at 09:00 AM
Join us on November 14th for the opening reception of artwork from Tomas Ronse and Gregory Radzio whose work is on display at the Murray Berman Art @ the J Gallery until the end of December! Holidays …