Smorgasburg and the Yayoi Kusama exhibition: how to spend a weekend in New York (July 9-11)

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What: Interactive exhibition "The World of Van Gogh"

When: Friday-Sunday, July 9-11

Where: Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience NYC - Exhibit, 300 Vesey St. 3rd Floor, New York, 10282

More: Have you ever dreamed of getting into a painting? Then take a breathtaking journey into the incomparable universe of van Gogh - one of the greatest geniuses of XNUMXth century art. Explore his life and work, as well as the secrets of the Master through cutting edge digital projection, unique virtual reality experience, incredible atmospheric light and sound show.

Visitors will discover a new way to enjoy the works of Vincent van Gogh, immerse themselves in the artist's masterpieces through a digital show. Guests will tour eight of his works, as well as their sources of inspiration, on A Day in the Life of an Artist in Arles, France. The show features digital displays, sound effects, projection display and more.

Cost: $30

What: Yayoi Kusama Exhibition

When: Friday-Sunday, July 9-11

Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458

More: The exhibition consists of four projects. The "Mirror Room of Infinity" is housed in a cubic structure located outdoors. Thanks to the mirrored sides, the outer part of this object will reflect the changing sky, and the inner part will glow with an endless array of colored lights.

Visitors will see, among other things, an interactive installation of the greenhouse in which they will be asked to stick stickers depicting flowers around the interior, thus taking part in one of Kusama's signature works.

There will also be two new monumental outdoor sculptures on display. This is the "Dancing Pumpkin" and a 13-foot biomorphic form with a polka-dot face called "I Wanna Fly Into the Universe."

Cost: $28

What: Street food festival Smorgasburg

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When: Friday-Sunday, July 9-11

Where: On Fridays, the festival takes place at the Westfield World Trade Center, on Saturdays at East River State Park, and on Sundays at Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

More: Every weekend during the warmer months, the street food festival Smorgasburg takes place in New York. Here you can try delicacies from various restaurants, home bakeries, mini pastry shops and local farms.

Cost: Free options

What: New York Water Supply System Exhibition

When: Friday-Sunday, July 9-11

Where: Queens Museum New York City Building Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, NY 11368

More: To educate New Yorkers about the water system, the Department of Water, Gas and Electricity created a relief map that is now on display at the Queens Museum. A group of cartographers began work in 1938 with a Depression-era budget of $ 100, which is now roughly $ 000 million. But at 1,5 square feet, the model was too large for its space. Ten years later, she first appeared to the public at the City's Golden Anniversary Exhibition at Manhattan's Grand Central Palace.

This water supply example is one example of using models to help people understand the enormity and complexity of New York City.

Cost: From $11

What: Screening of the film "Bad Boys Forever"

When: Friday, July 9, from 19: 15

Where: Parking Lot 107 Morgan Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

More: With the help of her son Armando Armas, the convicted criminal, the widow of the drug lord and boss of Areta drug cartel Isabel, nicknamed La bruja ("witch"), escapes from a maximum security prison in Mexico. Both of them vow to avenge Areta's death and declare a hunt for those involved in this case, who helped defeat that mafia 24 years ago. The list also includes a police officer - detective Mike Lowry, who was then an undercover agent and made a significant contribution to the arrest of Isabella.

Cost: $ 10-20

What: Basket weaving workshop

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When: Sunday, July 11, from 10: 00

Where: Online

More: Ever wanted to learn how to make a simple shopping cart but didn't know where to start? Then go on this virtual journey with the teacher Angel Ehlers. She will guide you through the creation of your first job. The basket can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but during this program you will do something small and simple to teach your hands and fingers the movements needed to create larger, more complex crafts in the future.

Cost: Free options

What: Dance fitness

When: Sunday, July 11, from 16: 00

Where: Prospect Park Bandshell 141 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215

More: Dance every Sunday to a variety of inspiring music from all genres and decades, guaranteed to lift your spirits and strengthen your body and mind. This is a great activity for all ages and levels.

Cost: $25

Dear readers! Please note that due to the epidemic of coronavirus infection, some activities may be canceled or rescheduled for other dates. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the information on the sites of the organizers.

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In addition, look for interesting events for every day of the week in our calendar... Come in, find out, share with your friends. Before visiting, check the organizer's websites for details and locations of events, as they may change.

Keep us informed about what is happening in your city. Send information about events for the Russian-speaking diaspora by mail [email protected].

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