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Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Juneteenth 2025 in NYC: best events, parades and celebrations around the city
It's the newest holiday in New York City and a very important one: Juneteenth is here for 2025, so it's time to celebrate! Events across the city will commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Black Americans have been marking the day since the late 1800s, but in 2020, the holiday garnered renewed attention as Black Lives Matter demonstrators called (and still call) for meaningful policy changes following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. Juneteenth events in NYC this year include festivals, musical performances, comedy shows and family-friendly activities. Many festivities take place on the actual day—Thursday, June 19—but other events will run throughout the weekend, so you can keep the party going. Read on for our top Juneteenth picks and catch our full guide to the holiday here. Parades and festivals 1. Juneteenth Family Festival Where: Lewis Latimer House | Flushing, Queens When: Saturday, June 20 How much: Free to attend The Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at Lewis Latimer House features live performances, hands-on activities and powerful tributes to Black innovation, creativity and resilience. Inspired by Latimer's legacy, this immersive event brings history to life through interactive S.T.E.A.M. activities exploring light, sound, flight and invention. 2. Juneteenth Food Festival Where: Weeksville Heritage Center | Crown Heights, Brooklyn When: Thursday, June 19 How much: Free to attend This year's lineup includes 29 local food vendors and artisans that span African American, Caribbean, Latin American and African foodways across the diaspora. The day-long event also includes Black food literature from BEM | Books & more, double-dutch performances from the Jazzy Jumpers and dance performances from the youth drumline and dance group, Brooklyn United. As for tunes, DJ Spinna will be headlining the festivities, providing the vibes all afternoon long 3. Juneteenth NY Festival Where: Various locations When: Now through Thursday, June 19 How much: Free to attend The 16th Annual Juneteenth NY Festival gathers thousands of attendees in Brooklyn for a vibrant celebration of rich culture through family festivals, music, dance, history, vendors, and more through June 19. Events include a Black Kings celebration, a free festival with local vendors, a parade, a fashion show and a virtual summit. Concerts and performances 4. We Outside: A Brooklyn Juneteenth Where: The Plaza at 300 Ashland Place | Downtown Brooklyn When: Saturday, June 21 How much: Free to attend Taking over The Plaza at 300 Ashland Place in Downtown Brooklyn, the day-long event will feature a series of musical performances, spoken word, dance workshops and other special experiences throughout the day hosted by 651 Arts and The Soapbox Presents. Additionally, there will be a curated Made Black marketplace to shop. 5. Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Where: Times Square | Midtown Manhattan When: Thursday, June 19 How much: Free to attend The Broadway League's Black to Broadway Initiative will host its annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, a free outdoor event centered around Black artistry and community. Head to Times Square to hear an all-Black Broadway cast performing Broadway musical numbers. 6. Juneteenth Jazz Jubilee Where: Adler Hall | Upper West Side, Manhattan When: Saturday, June 21 How much: Tickets range from $30-$200 Celebrate Juneteenth with a rousing tribute to musical giants like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Mahalia Jackson at Adler Hall. Top-tier jazz artists will unite with the MOTI Reentry Dream Band—a talented ensemble of formerly incarcerated musicians, led by guitarist David O'Rourke with Jonathan Finkelman, Jeff and Jennie Angell, Charles Walker, Patrick Morgan and Dawud Rahman—for a soul-stirring show. Family-friendly activities 7. Still We Rise: Juneteenth Celebration Where: Brower Park | Crown Heights, Manhattan When: Thursday, June 19 How much: Free to attend The Brooklyn Children's Museum's annual celebration at Shirley Chisholm Circle in Brower Park is themed "Still We Rise" in tribute to Maya Angelou. Attendees can enjoy a full slate of free, open-to-the-public programming including live performances by Brooklyn United Marching Band and Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, line dance workshops led by STooPS, a bookmobile and storytime session from Brooklyn Public Library, planting activities with Field Meridians, delicious eats provided by The Bergen Food Truck and much more. 8. Juneteenth at the Children's Museum of Manhattan Where: Upper West Side, Manhattan When: Thursday, June 19 How much: Included with museum admission Revelers of all ages are welcome to celebrate Juneteenth at the Children's Museum of Manhattan with a full day of interactive art projects in celebration of Black liberation, resilience, and joy. Activities include mural painting, a musical jam session, and zine-making. Comedy shows 9. Drunk Black History Celebrates Juneteenth Where: The Bell House | Gowanus, Brooklyn When: Thursday, June 19 Cost: Tickets cost $32 Join Brandon Collins' critically acclaimed show Drunk Black History to celebrate Juneteenth with booze-filled lesson hosted by Gary Simons, Lea'h Sampson, Tocarra Elise and other surprise guests. The twist: They'll be skunked out of their minds trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn't gotten the mainstream love they deserved. It will be plenty entertaining, surprisingly educational and, as always, hilariously unpredictable. 10. Where: Caveat | Lower East Side, Manhattan When: Thursday, June 19 Cost: Tickets cost $20-$25 REPARATIONS!, a Juneteenth celebration of Black improv comedy, is back for its fourth edition, hosted by WildNOut castmate Sydney Duncan as she celebrates the holiday with a "Blackity-Black showcase" of some of NYC's top Black improv talents and sketch teams. Along with a special headlining stand-up set by Eagle Witt, the hilarious evening will see funny folks like The Blacksmiths, Brothered Toast, Black Coalition, PWIx2fifs, North Coast, Pencils of Color, Mommas Biscuits and Branded Silk.
Axios
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
7 Bay Area events to kick off the weekend
If you're seeking solace from the bustling news cycle, you're in the right place. Here are some events to check out this weekend. Friday ✊🏾 Juneteenth kickoff: City Hall's celebration of Black excellence centers on the theme "Liberty, Legacy, and Leadership." It's expected to run from 5:30-8pm at 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Plaza. 🎷 SF Jazz Festival: This three-day fest features a range of talent, including the Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet and Patrice Rushen, at several rotating venues. Saturday 🎪 Circus Bella: The local ensemble resumes performances at Mesa Park in Bolinas at 2pm with its new show "Hoopla." Times and locations across the Bay Area this season vary. 🎶 Dirtybird: The much-loved music collective known for its funky house beats is hosting a free concert from 1-5pm at Embarcadero Plaza. 🇮🇹 North Beach Festival: More than 200 vendors, local bites, live music and specialty cocktails will be offered 11am-7pm at the neighborhood's annual grand celebration. 🎉 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration: Live performances, 80 vendors and a fashion and hair show will be featured at this year's event, which will take place 11am-6pm on Fillmore between Geary and Fulton Streets.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tolson to host Juneteenth celebration Saturday
ELKHART — The Tolson Center for Community Excellence will hold its annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration on Saturday. The Juneteenth Freedom Celebration will take place at the Tolson Center for Community Excellence, 1320 Benham Ave., Elkhart. Food trucks will be onsite for community to purchase food. 'Juneteenth reminds us not only of where we've been but where we're going,' said Breanna Allen, executive director of the Tolson Center. ' SaulPaul joining us perfectly aligns with our mission to uplift, empower, and connect across generations. This is more than an event, it's a movement.' This year's celebration will be elevated by the dynamic presence of Grammy-nominated artist SaulPaul, known worldwide for his inspirational music, storytelling, and message of transformation. The day will be split into two sessions. The Morning Empowerment Session will be held from 9-11 a.m. and is designed for professionals, leaders, and changemakers who are committed to personal growth and community impact. Join SaulPaul for an interactive workshop blending music, storytelling, and real talk. Admmission is $10. Register at The Afternoon Community Celebration will be from 1-5 p.m. The family-friendly event will showcase performances from Tolson Center youth programs, community partners, and a headline performance from SaulPaul. Expect energy, empowerment, and an unforgettable celebration of Black excellence, freedom, and joy. The afternoon celebration is free and open to the public.
