Manhattan Happenings
In a scene from the animated film “Coco,” Miguel encounters the Mariachi in the Santa Cecilia Plaza when he asks Miguel for a shoeshine. Miguel
instead tells the Mariachi about his family’s hatred of music and his secret dream to be a musician like Ernesto de la Cruz.
BY MICAELA MACAGNONE
OUTDOOR MOVIES
As part of the Parks Department’s
“Movies Under the Stars” series, the following
selected fi lms will be screened
this week. Reservations are not taken,
so space is available on a fi rst come, fi rst
served basis. People are encouraged to
bring blankets. Contact 212-360-1430
or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for more
information about accessibility.
“Coco”: In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant tale
of family, fun and adventure, Miguel, an
aspiring young musician (voice of newcomer
Anthony Gonzalez), embarks on
an extraordinary journey to the magical
land of his ancestors. There, the charming
trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garcia
Bernal) becomes an unexpected
friend who helps Miguel uncover the
mysteries behind his family’s stories and
traditions. This is a “Heritage of Pride
family movie night,” co-hosted by Hudson
River Park and Miss Richfi eld 1981,
a drag legend who wins over audiences
with her warmth and edgy improv. Fri.,
June 21, 6:30 p.m. at Pier 45, at Christopher
St.
“The Joy Luck Club”: This event is
being co-sponsored with the Museum
of Chinese in America (MOCA), and
is one of the four fi lm screenings that
will occur in Columbus Park. The fi lm
documents the stories of four Chinese
women and their daughters as they refl
ect and guide each other. Rated R. You
should arrive before 8 p.m. to get your
spot. Fri., June 21, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m,
at Columbus Park, at Mulberry and Baxter
Sts.
“Mary Poppins Returns”: Mary Poppins
returns, indeed, during Michael’s
most desperate hour to lend him a helping
hand. With Michael’s house in danger
of being repossessed, she whips up a
little magic to remind him of the importance
of family. Rated PG. Before the
screening, there will be activies related
to the movie. You should arrive before
8 p.m. to get a good spot. Sat., June 22,
8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m, at Corporal John
A Seravalli Playground, at Horatio and
Hudson Sts.
“Stonewall Uprising”: This screening
will be an offi cial event of the fi rst
WorldPride in the United States, in
conjunction with the 50th anniversary
of the Stonewall Uprising. When police
raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar on
Christopher St., on June 28, 1969, the
gays fought back, and the streets erupted
into violent protests that lasted for six
days. “Stonewall Uprising,” a fi lm from
PBS American Experience, tells the story
of the Stonewall Riots, a major turning
point in the modern gay civil-rights
movement. Filmmakers Kate Davis and
David Heilbroner will be in attendance.
Movie begins at dusk and you should arrive
before 8:30 p.m. to get a seat. Wed.,
June 26, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m, at the
Washington Square Arch in Washington
Square Park.
ART
MetFridays: Celebrate Pride: Celebrate
Pride with an evening of gallery
talks, panel discussions, art-making activities
and dancing at one of New York’s
most vibrant cultural institutions. All
events are free with museum admission.
Events are far ranging, from a voguing
workshop to a talk with Karen Van
Godstenhoven, the associate curator of
The Costume Institute at The Met. Fri.,
June 2, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Met,
1000 Fifth Ave., at E. 82nd St.
NATURE
Hudson River Nature Walk: Learn
about Hudson River Park’s wildlife by
joining knowledgeable naturalists on
guided nature walks along the park’s esplanade
throughout the summer. Each
nature walk is unique and offers a oneof
a-kind treasure hunt-like experience.
COURTESY DISNEY/PIXAR
Park naturalists will meet participants at
the Christopher St. Fountain, just north
of Pier 40, at 9 a.m. sharp. Wear comfortable
shoes and dress appropriately
for the weather. Sun., June 23, 9 a.m.
to 10 a.m., at Christopher St. Fountain
near Pier 45. This event occurs every
Sunday until Sept. 22. Event is free but
registration is required at https://hudsonriverpark.
org/events/hudson-rivernature
walk
TALKS
Lunch with Gary Simmons: Join the
School of Visual Arts and the MFA Art
Practice in its Lunchtime Lecture Series
every Tuesday this summer from 12:30
p.m. to 2 p.m. This Tuesday’s talk will
be by Gary Simmons, a renowned Los
Angeles-based artist whose work draws
from American pop culture to explore
racial identity and cultural politics.
Tues., June 25, 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m., at
MFA Art Practice, 335 W. 16th St., fi fth
fl oor.
COMMUNITY BOARD
Community Board 3 meets Tues.,
June 25, at 6:30 p.m. at P.S. 20, 166 Essex
St., between E. Houston and Stanton
Sts.
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