The New York Family Arts Festival is a wonderful celebration centered on family and bridging communities by presenting an internationally diverse roster of artists and cultural villages. We realize the importance of providing wholesome opportunities for families to experience as a unit, including artistic representation from cultures all over the world. Since it started in 1999, the Festival has been free of charge and fun for everyone. More...

Family Arts Festival 2010

All Events are FREE
RSVP at 212-870-6784

Friday, June 11, 7pm
Artz, Rootz, Rhythm
In Association with Harlem Arts Alliance
Outstanding young talent and seasoned performers will bring our Legacy to Promise theme to life. Experience the delightful emerging dancers of Uptown Dance Academy and the sensational 14-year-old guitarist Solomon Hicks. Then swing to the superb jazz music of the 100-year-old New Amsterdam Musical Association. Hosted by Phyllis Yvonne Stickney.

Saturday, June 12, 2-9pm
Iranian Cultural Village
Curated by Niloufar Talebi
Co-Sponsors: Iran Heritage Magazine, PCHA, Persian Arts Festival and more...
Exhibits: Wedding ceremonial display * Persian New Year (Norouz) display* Books and art display * Traditional costumes*
Children's DVDs* Workshops in backgammon, calligraphy, jewelry-making, Persian name writing Persian poetry & music in performance* Spoken word  Ballet Afsaneh - Dance and Music performances

Sunday, June 13, 2pm
Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company
“Imaginary Beings from Japan”
RYU (Dragon) and DARUMA and Fire-eating Bird - dances of fascinating creatures in colorful costumes and audience participation that celebrates Japanese children’s games

Friday, June 18, 7pm
Power of Drum V: next generation
Brooklyn Steppers
7-year- old Miguel Russell, featured with the dynamic percussion of Baba Don Eaton. Experience the explosive youth division of the Harambe Dance Company led by the powerful Frankie Malloy Jr.

Saturday, June 19, 7pm
Stories on Stage
"Memories of Nueva York Childhoods"
Artistic Director Norma Moore and Community Producer Monica Duke

These delightful stories from four award-winning Hispanic authors evoke the spirit and voices of our community’s past, present and future.
“A Very Special Pet” - written by Nicholasa Mohr
“Lunch at the Biltmore: An Outing with My Father” - written by Oscar Hijuelos
“Fiesta, 1980” - written by Junot Diaz
“The Maid’s Daughter” - written by Julia Alvarez

Sunday, June 20, 2pm
Dr. Glory’s Youth Theatre - Father’s Day Celebration
The Clowns (los payasos)
In the mythological planet of “WuTalway”, find out what shocks the WuTalwaylalaeezers, and how Los Payasos teach them about the beauty and marvelous wonders of humanity.

Saturday, June 26
Aesop’s Family Fables
Join award-winning actress Vinie Burrows for a Jazzed, Popped, Hip-Hopped, Beat-Boxed version of Aesop’s fables. Special Family competition, as families present their dramatizations of Aesop’s classic tales. Master of Ceremonies: D. Cross.

Friday, June 27, 2pm
Harlem Speaks: Latin Jazz
In collaboration with The Jazz Museum in Harlem
Onstage interview with Vanderlei Pereira and Friends
Followed by dancing to the sounds of Brazilian Jazz Quintet