Past Events

Discover how contemporary African Diasporic composers are reshaping classical chamber music in this unique collaboration between Weeksville Heritage Center and Bronx Arts Ensemble. Featuring works by Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Shelley Washington, and Rhiannon Giddens, the evening pairs a stunning performance with a thought-provoking panel, moderated by Weeksville’s President & CEO, Dr. Raymond Codrington, to explore the transformative power of African Diasporic music in the classical canon.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

Join us for the August 23rd Weeksville Greenmarket from 12–5 PM! Shop fresh, local produce from GrowNYC and use SNAP, Health Bucks, FMNP, FreshConnect coupons, and Greenmarket Bucks. Explore a curated selection of Black-owned businesses, including Odehyee LLC, Sscarlet’s Web Bookstore, The Black Mermaid Society LLC, Cocoa Puzzles, Slam Duncan Wellness, and more.

Join us for the closing celebration of Nona Hendryx’s Residency Featuring Live Performances and Immersive Installation!

AR Gallery Viewing from 6-6:30pm, performance 6:30-7:30

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

Tonight’s program has been postponed due to rain. Stay tuned for updates—we look forward to gathering with you soon!

Weeksville Watchnight: Soul to Soul - Join us for a screening of Soul to Soul (1971), the electrifying documentary of a Pan-African concert in Ghana featuring Ike & Tina Turner and Roberta Flack. Followed by a panel with therapists and social workers on healing, identity, and diaspora.
Free · Food + drinks provided.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

Join us for an engaging and deeply personal journey through history with Nicka Sewell Smith, nationally recognized genealogist and storyteller, as she leads a series of virtual African American genealogy workshops. This unique series will guide participants through the process of researching their family histories, with a special emphasis on centering Black voices, narratives, and ancestral legacies.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.

On July 17th, summer school radio’s deep listening series returns to Weeksville Heritage Center for its summer installment. sessions (5) opens at 6 pm and feature a set from Lovie and a live performance by A Space for Sound, powered by KARLALA sound system.

We invite you to join us at our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness and take a moment for you! Open to all ages and skill levels, and no rsvp required. Simply show up and join us for a rejuvenating yoga experience. *Space is limited and offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that doors close 10 minutes after the class begins, so do plan to arrive on time.