events

The new Fall 2025 Elisa Contemporary Art exhibit, Amid the Cities and Buildings, opened September 24 at the Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery in Riverdale NY. It will run through December 3, 2025 (closed 11/5 and 11/12). It is a group show inspired by cities around the globe.

NYC Restaurant Week returns for the 2026 winter season after an amazing summer program featuring over 600 restaurants! The program will start on January 20th and end on February 12th.

With countless butchers, bakers, delicatessens, pastry shops, and more, Bronx Little Italy offers all of the ingredients for a perfect Turkey Day dinner. Customers also have the option to purchase a complete Thanksgiving spread at select businesses including Tino’s Deli.

Consider shopping locally this holiday season and supporting one of the many independently owned businesses in Bronx Little Italy. The neighborhood is known for its small mom-and-pop shops, many of which are still owned and operated by the same families that founded them over a century ago.

Ladies Night presents an all-star lineup of R&B talent! Deborah Cox, Estelle, and Vivian Green join forces for an evening of powerhouse vocals and soulful energy that celebrates the very best of contemporary and classic R&B.

All is merry and bright as the Belmont BID kicks off the holiday season with their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Ciccarone Park, at the intersection of East 188th Street and Arthur Avenue, from 4-6pm.

Attendees can embrace the spirit of the season by meeting Santa and his elf, singing along to holiday carols, and enjoying Italian cookies and hot chocolate from local small businesses. The BID will also host a toy giveaway for local children on a first come, first served basis.

For those shopping and dining on Arthur Avenue this festive season, or those looking to round out their trip to the Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights or New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show®, the caroling group The Jolly Holidays will be in the neighborhood performing classic Christmas tunes on Fridays through Sundays in December.

The Bronx Vegan Bazaar is the first vegan food expo for and by the Bronx. Held at the Andrew Freedman Home every Wednesday. A market experience for ‘big’ business owners sharing their delicious vegan food, pastries and natural juices to the community. Experience over 20 vegan food vendors, awesome humans to network with, and more.

Live Nativity Scene (Saturday December 20 & Tuesday December 23) – The Church once again invites the community to experience the story of Christ’s birth through their live nativity scene, featuring a manger with real people and farm animals. The live nativity will be on display in front of the Church on December 20 from 10am-6pm and December 23 from 10am-4pm.

Lessons & Carols (Saturday, December 20) – All are invited to join in a service of song and Scripture from 7-9pm.

Christmas Day Services (Thursday, December 25) – The Church will host a Midnight Mass at 12am. Christmas Day masses will be offered at 9:30am and 1:30pm in Spanish, 11am in Italian, and 12:15pm in English.

New Year’s Day Services (Thursday, January 1) – Ring in the new year with Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church! Masses will be offered at 9:30am and 1:30pm in Spanish, 11am in Italian, and 12:15pm in English.

On Christmas Eve, many will celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a popular Italian American tradition featuring a savory spread of seafood dishes.