6th & B Garden AUGUST EVENTS—all free!
(E. 6th St. & Ave. B. Open hours: Sat. & Sun. 1–6 PM. 6bgarden.org)
Tues., Aug. 7, 8:00–9:00 AM NATE'S YOGA IN THE GARDEN A wonderful morning class in a peaceful, natural setting. A great wake up. Please bring mats. (Tuesdays in August.)
Tues., Aug. 7, 10:30–11:00 AM STORY TIME READING FOR CHILDREN Children & caregivers join Ms. Thea, Ottendorfer Library’s children's librarian, for stories and songs/info on more free programs. (Tuesdays in August.)
Wed., Aug. 8, 8:00–9:30 PM NATIVE PLANTS SLIDE SHOW with THE FLATBUSH GARDENER Garden coach Chris Kreussling transformed a weedy back yard into an oasis with 100 species of native trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Find out about the native plant revolution! (Preview his work atflatbushgardener.blogspot.com.)*
Sat., Aug. 11, 1:00–3:00 PM WORKSHOP: ATTACK OF THE BRISTLE BOTS! Back by popular demand. Create crazy, wriggling creatures from toothbrushes and a battery. All materials provided. Fun for kids and their adults.
Sat., Aug. 11, 7:00–10:30 PM MUSIC UNDER THE STARS This wildly popular evening series presents a full line-up of talent from EV-LES performance venues.
Sun., Aug. 12, 1:00–4:00:00 PM DRAWING IN THE GARDEN WITH A LIVE MODEL Bring art materials of your choice, and join us to draw with a live model present in the garden!
Tues. Aug. 14, 8:00–9:00 AM NATE'S YOGA IN THE GARDEN See Aug 7th for description. (Tuesdays in August.)
Tues. Aug. 14, 10:30–11:00:00 AM STORY TIME READING FOR CHILDREN See Aug. 7th for description. (Tuesdays in August.)
Fri, Aug. 17, 8:00–10:00 PM CINEMA: NEW YORK ON THE FLY This feature displays the vibrant reality of NYC on the move. Produced/directed by Alex Harsley, founder of the 4th Street Photo Gallery. Rain Date:Aug. 18th..
Tues. Aug. 21, 8:00–9:00 AM NATE'S YOGA IN THE GARDEN See Aug 7th for description. (Tuesdays in August.)
Tues., Aug. 21, 10:30–11:00:00 AM STORY TIME READING FOR CHILDREN See Aug. 7th for description. (Tuesdays in August.)
Sun., Aug. 26, 4:00–5:00 PM 6B GARDEN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tues. Aug. 28, 8:00–9:00 AM NATE'S YOGA IN THE GARDEN See Aug 7th for description. (Tuesdays in August.)
Tues. Aug. 28, 10:30–11:00:00 AM STORY TIME READING FOR CHILDREN See AUG. 7th for description. (Tuesdays in August.)
6th Street and Avenue B Garden events are made possible in part with public funds from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. They are also made possible in part with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities, supported by New York State Council on the Arts, and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
*The Native Plant Project is funded by a grant from the Citizens Committee for New York City.
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