Ukrainian party and meeting with a Russian artist: how to spend a weekend in New York (July 30 - August 1)

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What: Installation of Citrovia

When: Friday-Sunday, July 30 - August 1

Where: Citrovia Manhattan West 435 W 31st St. New York, NY 10001

More: Recently, a cool street installation, Citrovia, opened in Manhattan. She will take you to a fantastic citrus world. Here you will find hand-painted lemons, huge lemon trees, fabric clouds imitating the east and sunset. Also, whoever wants, can use their mobile device in order to name the plant that you like best. Take friends and come here to have a good time.

Cost: Free of charge

What: Legoland Theme Park

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When: Friday-Sunday, July 30 - August 1

Where: LEGOLAND New York Resort, One Legoland Blvd, Goshen, NY 10924

More: A vibrant 150-acre (60 hectare) amusement park with exciting rides and 15 LEGO models of over 000 million bricks, not only for kids, but also for LEGO fans of all ages.

Legoland has 7 theme parks:

• Brick street
• Bricktopia
• NINJAGO World
• Lego castle
• LEGO City
• Lego pirates
• Miniland

Cost: $80

What: Exhibition of works by Madeleine Hollander

When: Friday-Sunday, July 30 - August 1

Where: Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street New York, NY 10014

More: This first solo museum exhibition by artist, dancer and choreographer Madeleine Hollander includes a new video installation, Flat Wing, and related creations. Hollander's work is inspired by the day-to-day movement patterns she observes in our social, urban, technological and natural environments. She transforms all this into installations and performances for specific places.

Cost: $ 0-25

What: Ice Cream Museum in New York

When: Friday-Sunday, July 30 - August 1

Where: Museum of Ice Cream NYC 558 Broadway New York, NY 10012

More: The Ice Cream Museum in New York delights guests with its edible exhibits. It occupies 3 floors and has 13 interactive rooms.

There is a popsicle jungle, a room filled with 10 bananas, a huge pool filled with melted ice cream and candy. Guests can enjoy edible balloons and themed attractions.

Note that this is not a traditional museum - each installation is interactive, that is, touching is not only allowed, but encouraged.

Cost: $ 0-39

What: Exhibition about the deportation of the Crimean Tatars

When: Friday-Sunday, July 30 - August 1

Where: The Ukrainian Museum 222 East Sixth Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) New York, New York 10003

More: On the morning of May 18, 1944, the Soviet government launched a special operation in Crimea - it deported the Crimean Tatars to the Urals and Asia. The exhibition of Zarema Yalyboilu tells about this crime against the Crimean Tatars, committed by the Stalinist regime. We learn about him through portraits and stories of ordinary people who survived deportation and finally managed to return to Crimea. The people in these photographs are living witnesses of Soviet crimes against humanity.

Cost: $ 0-8

What: Meeting with a Russian artist

When: Friday, July 30, from 17: 00

Where: LaMantia Gallery 127 Main Street Northport, NY 11768

More: Anna Razumovskaya is best known for her classic romantic figures that carry a sense of elegance and grace. Anna's works are both classic and modern, her romantically imaginative paintings carry both tradition and originality. They reflect the elegance and grace of feminine forms, combine simplicity and sophistication.

Anna is a graduate of the Russian State Academy of Arts. In 1991 she received the High Class Artists award. Subsequently, she studied art in Germany, Belgium and Holland. With personal exhibitions she visited New York, Paris, Toronto, Amsterdam, Antwerp and Berlin, as well as with numerous works - in private collections around the world. Anna has become one of the most interesting and collectible artists on the contemporary scene.

Cost: Free options

What: Men in White: Ukrainian ship party

When: Saturday, July 31, from 16: 30

Where: Circle Line 83 North River, W42nd St, Manhattan NY 10036

More: Summer is the time for fiery parties, unforgettable meetings and, of course, fun on the water. A great option for water entertainment is the Ukrainian ship party. This year it will be a white party, so don't forget to wear something white.

Guests have at their disposal a large yacht that can accommodate 600 people. Two dance floors, a city cruise, Ukrainian atmosphere, dance show and much more await you.

Kanel, Misha Iogansen, DMC Cuba and MC Kosmos will set the mood for the evening. The special guest is Bondarchuk.

Don't miss it, it will be unforgettable!

Cost: From $ 60

What: Screening of a film about a communist prison

When: Saturday, July 31, from 17: 30

Where: 116 E 124th St 116 East 124th Street New York, NY 10035

More: The film is based on the true story of Richard Wurmbrand, who spent 14 years in a communist prison because of his faith. The film was shot entirely in Romania, including in the prison itself, where Pastor Richard Wurmbrand endured torture and solitary confinement. This is a cinematic retelling of one of the most inspiring and historically significant events of all time.

Cost: Free options

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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