STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There is plenty to do on Staten Island on this last weekend of July. Enjoy a world of live music, experience the thrilling energy of a rap battle, celebrate the opening day of a dazzling fashion show exhibit where creativity and style collide, and more.
Here is a list of events for you this weekend.
Thursday
Sounds of Summer Concert Series / July 27, 7 p.m.
This week’s concert will take you on a ride thorough an amazing musical experience, featuring the talented bands Liz Wojtal & Next of Kin and Just Friends.
This free summer concert series takes place weekly through Aug. 19.
The Sounds of Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Borough President Vito Fossella and Councilmembers David Carr, Joseph Borelli and Kamillah Hanks.
Admission cost: Free
Location: Wolfe’s Pond Park, Prince’s Bay
Saturday
Grand Opening of Staten Island Mode: Identity, Memory, Fashion / July 29, 2 to 5 p.m.
Be the first to experience Staten Island Mode: Identity, Memory, Fashion, a contemporary fashion exhibition on Staten Island that is a community-driven exploration of what people wear and why, in relation to personal and local identity.
Saturday’s grand opening event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, located in Building C at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston. Snag your opening day tickets via the Snug Harbor website.
The exhibition will be on view through Dec. 31.
Location: Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art – Main Hall Gallery
Admission: Pay what you wish! $5 to $15 suggested admission
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Empire Wild / July 29, 5 to 6 p.m.
Bring your own chair and enjoy a free open-air performance with the Empire Wild: a genre-bending, crossover trio featuring classically trained musicians as a vehicle for their shared love of musical exploration -- fusing the sounds of pop, folk, Broadway and more into their songwriting and composition.
Carnegie Hall is partnering with local community organizations to present free concerts that are sensational celebrations of sounds from across the country and around the globe
Admission cost: Free
Location: Historic Richmond Town
ALLEGIANCE 5 / July 29, 6 p.m.
Mark your calendar for this Saturday’s epic showdown, as 12 skilled rappers go head to head, unleashing their fiery rhymes and vying for the top spot on the throne. It’s a rap battle you won’t want to miss! You can also stream the event on ibattletv.com. Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite.
Admission cost: $40
Location: Hub17NYC, 73 Wave St., Stapleton
Hope For Staten Island Gospel Concert 2023 / July 29, 7 to 9 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies of gospel music, presented by a talented lineup of local artists. Free gifts will be given to all ticket holders. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Admission cost: Free
Location: Staten Island Seventh Day Adventist Church, 80 Union Ave., Mariners Harbor
Sunday
Art by the Ferry Festival / July 30, noon to 7 p.m.
Indulge in the the 14th annual Art by the Ferry Festival, hosted by the Staten Island Creative Community. Get ready to immerse yourself in a delightful array of artistic wonders, including painting, sculpture, live music, photography, artisan crafts, local honey products, face painting and much more. Additionally, talented performers are prepared to electrify the stage.
Admission cost: Free
Location: Maker Park, 450 Front St., Stapleton
Staten Island Anti-Gun Violence Rally / July 30, 10 a.m.
Join Project Restore Bedstuy and uplift the voices of young people to raise awareness of community violence and its impact on Staten Island. This rally is an opportunity to come together as a community and show support for stricter gun control measures. Project Restore Bedstuy will be sharing resources, food and tools for all attendees and members of the community. Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Admission cost: Free
Start Location: 480 Targee St. / End Location: Tompkins Avenue and Broad Street, Stapleton
Smooth Sounds by the Sea / July 30, 4 to 7 p.m.
Bring your chair, relax and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of soulful jazz and R&B music as you enjoy a picturesque view of New York. The Smooth Sounds by the Sea event pays tribute and celebrates the invaluable contributions of people of African descent to the music and culture of America. Purchase your ticket on Eventbrite.
Admission cost: $40
Location: Alice Austen House, Rosebank
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