Go Green Brooklyn

Zumba with Dodge YMCA (BK Bridge Park)
2023-08-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Dodge YMCA fitness Zumba classes are so much fun you’ll forget that you’re burning calories. ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness program. This class features aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Sneakers are recommended! Classes run on Mondays at 6:00 PM, May 1 through September 25 at the Pier 3 Plaza.

Advanced registration is required. We are now opening registration by-the-month (opens at the start of the month for all classes that month) here.
Important: In addition to registration, all fitness participants are required to fill out our fitness waiver here. Once completed, your waiver is good for all Conservancy fitness classes of the 2023 season – you only need to fill it out once! Those under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian complete the form on their behalf.
Confirmation emails include a link to this waiver. It must be completed before you can participate in any of our fitness programming; individuals who have not completed a waiver will not be permitted to join. Individuals may only register for one spot per class; those who book multiple spots for one class will have their excess reservations removed.
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The Conservancy’s free events and programs are made possible by hundreds of supporters like you. Please consider making a donation to support our work.

Plants and Trees of Ecology Park
2023-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Ecology Park, Albany Ave., E. 40 St. bet. Farragut Rd. and Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Ecology Park is host to 14 different native plant communities. Learn how to identify these plants and trees as you walk through this unique park with the Urban Park Rangers.

Location: Ecology Park, Bergen Avenue and Avenue T, Brooklyn, Directions to this location.
Cost: Free
Contact: 718-421-2021

Insects Walk at the Ridgewood Reservoir
2023-08-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Blvd and Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Join naturalist Steve Nanz to observe and learn about insects at the Ridgewood Reservoir. There are over 1,400 species of these winged mammals worldwide. Come discover which ones live at the Reservoir as well as learn about other nocturnal animals.
The Ridgewood Reservoir, nestled in Highland Park, is a 50+ acre ecological oasis that was once a high quality water supply built by the independent City of Brooklyn in 1858. Since decommissioning, nature took its course in a perfect case study of ecological succession!

Family Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park
2023-08-06 12:00 - 14:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Glide along the water this summer and fall!
Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, free kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons through September. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers – life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.

Wednesdays, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Thursdays, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sundays, 12:00 PM-2:30 PM (family kayaking)

Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots. Free registration opens 2 weeks ahead of each date through the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse website. Check back daily for more openings.
Have your own boat? Launch your human-powered boats from the Pier 4 Beach.

Open Air Fair (Greenpoint)
2023-08-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Open Air Fair, 2 Noble Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Open Air Fair brings colorful programming and a beautiful community-based experience to the Greenpoint Waterfront at 2 Noble St. There’s also great food and shopping for your consideration.

Saturday, July 29th – “Summer Breaks” Dance Battle by Break for Love in collaboration with LIC based dance studio Ladies of Hip Hop
Sunday, July 30th – Skate with Gotham Roller Derby and dance party with Junxion
Aug 5 + 6 – Pet Weekend! Adoptions by Muddy Paws, Waldo, Rescue City & AMA Rescue + activities like mini training sessions and fur painting + pet illustrations by Libby VanderPloeg
Aug 12+13 – Summer Palooza with Project Barkada featuring Asian food and goods. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to Project Barkada’s medical mission
And if you sell vintage clothing, furniture, household goods, books, records, etc…
Aug 19+20 Gold Dust returns with a market dedicated to sustainability and circularity. Vintage, upcycled, and food vendors only! Apply HERE

Seining and Shore Exploration (Canarsie Park)
2023-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Canarsie Park, East 88th St and Seaview Ave, East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Explore the shore of Jamaica Bay and get ready to get your hands wet; seining program participants don waders and use large nets to catch fish and other marine life. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Location: Entrance – East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue in Canarsie Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Contact: 718.421.2021

Waterfront Walks (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-08-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Join our docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainable design, and how the Park came to life! Waterfront Walks run every Sunday, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM from May 28 through October 29 (weather permitting).
Wear comfortable shoes, as these tours traverse the beautiful park landscape! All tours meet outside Van Leeuwen at Fulton Ferry Landing (near the Pier 1 entrance) and last about an hour.
REGISTER HERERSVP’s are encouraged but not required, drop ins are also welcome! Registered participants will receive an email closer to the date with tour information, meeting place location, etc.
Also consider our new Sunset Waterfront Walks, which run 6:30 PM-7:30 PM the first and third Tuesday of each month, from June-October (weather permitting)

It's My Park at Sunset Park
2023-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Sunset Park Recreation Center, 4200 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Sunset Park on Sundays from 10AM-12PM and Tuesdays from 7AM-9AM. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Sunset Park Recreation Center in Sunset Park 43rd Street at 7th Avenue, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free

Event Organizer: Parent-Child Relationship Association,
Contact: volunteer.pcrnyc@gmail.com

It's My Park at McKinley Park
2023-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Leif Ericson Park / 9th Avenue and 67th Street, 9th Avenue and 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify McKinley Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Location: McKinley Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Leif Ericson Park – 9th Ave. and 67th St. in Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Meet at the red shed on 9th Ave and 67th St then walk to McKinley.

Cost: Free

Event Organizer: Parent-Child Relationship Association,
Contact Email: volunteer.pcrnyc@gmail.com

Volunteer Landscaping and Cleanup at the Ridgewood Reservoir
2023-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Blvd and Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY, 11207
Join NYC H2O and the NYC Parks Department as we remove invasive plants and plant native plants in the pollinator garden!
The Ridgewood Reservoir in Highland Park is a 50+ acre natural oasis that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens. Built in 1859 to supply the once independent City of Brooklyn with high quality water, it became obsolete with the addition of new reservoirs in the Catskills in the 1950’s and was decommissioned in the 1980’s.
Since then, nature took its course in a perfect case study of ecological succession. A lush and dense forest has grown in its two outside basins while a freshwater pond with waterfowl sits in the middle basin. This fresh water source is critical to migrating birds on the Atlantic Flyway.
We will meet in the parking lot on Vermont Place, Brooklyn, NY 11207, across the street from the reservoir.

Kids Sensory Classes And Adventures: Upcycling Class (Domino Park)
2023-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Domino Park
Join us at Domino Park for free Community Classes with exciting activities from @treasuretrunktheatre & @a.rosie.day
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Monday, June 26 at 10 am: Under the Sea Sensory Play (ages 16 mo+ and families)
Saturday, July 8 at 10 am: Movement Construction Site (ages 16 mo+ and families)
Sunday, July 16 at 10 am: Imagination Adventure: Animal Safari (ages 3-6 yrs)
Thursday, July 20 at 10 am: Woodworking Intro (ages 4 yrs+ and families)
Saturday, July 29 at 10 am: Collaborative Nature Canvas (ages 16 mo+ and families)
Sunday, Aug. 6 at 10 am: Upcycling Class (ages 16 mo+ and families)
Sunday, Aug. 13 at 10 am: Imagination Adventure: Enchanted Forest (ages 3-6 yrs)
Sunday, Aug. 20 at 10 am: Science Pouring Play (ages 16 mo+ and families)

Cost: FREE

Core and Flexibility Training with Dodge YMCA
2023-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Join for our new Core and Flexibility Training class with Dodge YMCA to improve strength, tone, and flexibility. The goal of this class is to grow your confidence, improve your connection with your body, and push past your perceived limits. The class is a combination of core and flexibility exercises designed to build a strong foundation of movement capacity. Classes run on Sundays, May 7-September 24, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at the Pier 6 Lawn.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats; an extremely limited number will be available to borrow from Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy staff.
Advanced registration is required. We are now opening registration by-the-month (opens at the start of the month for all classes that month) here.
Important: In addition to registration, all fitness participants are required to fill out our fitness waiver here. Once completed, your waiver is good for all Conservancy fitness classes of the 2023 season – you only need to fill it out once! Those under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian complete the form on their behalf.
Confirmation emails include a link to this waiver. It must be completed before you can participate in any of our fitness programming; individuals who have not completed a waiver will not be permitted to join. Individuals may only register for one spot per class; those who book multiple spots for one class will have their excess reservations removed.
Note there is no class on Memorial Day weekend (May 28), July 4 weekend (July 2), or Labor Day weekend (September 3).
For event updates and announcements, subscribe to our email and socials (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Also check our Alerts & Event Updates page.
The Conservancy’s free events and programs are made possible by hundreds of supporters like you. Please consider making a donation to support our work.

It's My Park at Leif Ericson Park
2023-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Leif Ericson Park / 9th Avenue and 67th Street, 9th Avenue and 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Parent-Child Relationship Association to beautify Leif Ericson Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: 9th Avenue and 67th Street in Leif Ericson Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Parent-Child Relationship Association,
Contact: volunteer.pcrnyc@gmail.com

It's My Park at McCarren Park
2023-08-05 16:00 - 17:00 | McCarren Park, Bedford Ave. and N. 12th St., Bedford Ave. and N. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Partnerships for Parks to clean up and beautify McCarren Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Bedford Avenue and North 12 Street in McCarren Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Meet by the pollinator garden.

Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of McCarren Park,
Contact: typaigevirden@gmail.com

Taste of the Tropics at Seasons of Vision Garden
2023-08-05 14:00 - 18:00 | Seasons of Vision Garden, 9-11 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Seasons of Vision Garden will be sponsoring an afternoon of fun! The garden will be open to the public and the gardeners will display and demonstrate foods from around the world. Groups of gardeners will prepare their ethnic dishes and visitors will have the opportunity to taste the different dishes. Some of the produce that was planted in the garden will be used in the dishes. Come learn about the garden and how to get involved and meet the garden group and community!

Plant Swap at New Madison Harvest Community Garden
2023-08-05 11:30 - 14:30 | New Madison Harvest Community Garden, 894 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States
New Madison Harvest Community Garden is holding its third annual Plant Swap (for indoor plants) on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come swap a plant (cuttings) for something new and different. Don’t have a plant to swap? Just stop by and take a plant home! The garden group will also be giving out herbs, grown fresh from the garden.
Rain date: August 19, 2023

Public Seining (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Discover the amazing biodiversity of the East River as our staff and marine biologists use a seine net to catch incredible organisms that live below that water’s surface. Be ready for exciting discoveries! Join for the following dates and times:

Saturday, June 10: 10 AM-12:00 PM – World Fishing Day!
Saturday, July 15: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Sunday, July 30: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday, August 5: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday, September 16: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

This event is walk-up only. We will also do our utmost to accommodate as many walk-ups as the space allows.

Beach Rules: Visitors are required to wear shoes while on the beach and are not permitted in the water at any time (only trained staff may enter).

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Domino Park 2023 Fitness Program: Power Flow
2023-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Domino Park
Domino Park’s 2023 fitness program is here. This season, we’ve focused on increasing the diversity of our fitness offerings to make sure there’s something for everyone, regardless of your experience or exercise style. Due to the popularity of last summer’s program, we’ve extended the schedule and are offering 18 weeks of classes here in the park. Come join us for waterfront workouts every Saturday at 10am through September 30th. They’re all FREE to the public, so use this as a chance to sample local fitness studios, try out something new, or come weekly for the whole series!

It's My Park at Asser Levy Park
2023-08-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Asser Levy Playground, Asser Levy Place and East 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Asser Levy Park to beautify Asser Levy Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!

Location: Asser Levy Playground in Asser Levy Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Location Details: Meet near the adult exercise equipment.
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of Asser Levy Park,
Contact Email: friendsofasserlevypark@gmail.com

McGolrick Bird Club
2023-08-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Msgr.McGolrick Park
Join the McGolrick Bird Club every Saturday at 9 AM at the corner of Russell St. and Driggs Ave.

It's My Park Day at Cooper Park
2023-08-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Cooper Park, Maspeth Avenue and Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with the Friends of Cooper Park as they clean and beautify Cooper Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Location: Cooper Park Tennis Courts in Cooper Park, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of Cooper Park,
Contact Email: cooperparkfriends@gmail.com

It's My Park at Hendrick I. Lott House
2023-08-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Hendrick I. Lott House, 1940 East 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY
This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of the Lott House to beautify Hendrick I. Lott House. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
Location: Hendrick I. Lott House 1940 East 36th Street, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Event Organizer: Friends of the Lott House
Contact Email: flh@lotthouse.org

Garden Club Open Volunteer (Bushwick Inlet Park)
2023-08-05 08:00 - 12:00 | 50 Kent (Bushwick Inlet Park), 50 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
Friends of Bushwick Park is joining host North Brooklyn Parks Alliance and a impressive coalition of partners and participants as we engage in a robust weed removal project from BIP’s newest section 50 Kent Ave, and reveal all the beautiful biodiversity that lies beneath.
Saturday August 5th 8am-12pm
BIP, 50 Kent Ave (41 N11th Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Signup

Coney Island Friday Fireworks
2023-08-04 21:45 - 22:15 | Coney Island Boardwalk, W 12th St, Coney Island Boardwalk and W. 12th St, Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show that lights up the Coney Island skyline.
Every Friday night from June 23rd until August 25th.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | SummerStarz Free Movies (Transmitter Park)
2023-08-04 20:00 - 22:00 | WNYC Transmitter Park, 10 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222, United States
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom.

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SummerStarz is a series of 6 free, wonderful family-friendly movies at Transmitter Park presented by Town Square, a local nonprofit organization. Come early to snag a good spot on the grass. Enjoy the gorgeous Brooklyn waterfront until the movie starts at sunset. Get your FREE TICKETS! Can’t wait!

Leave no trace. Please bring your own trash bag and take out what you bring in. And please stay safe! We thank you for your cooperation.

We will ask you to affirm that you are not COVID-19 positive or in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 during the 5 days prior to the event.
We ask you to get a free ticket and check in at the event so that if an attendee should test positive for COVID-19 after our event, we can cooperate with contact tracing efforts.

Getting to Transmitter Park by public transportation:

SUBWAY: G-train to Greenpoint Ave stop. Walk 3 blocks west past Franklin St to Transmitter Park.
BUS: B24, B32 or B43 to Greenpoint Avenue stop. Walk 3 blocks west past Franklin St to Transmitter Park.
NY FERRY: North Williamsburg stop (N 6th St & Kent). Walk 16 blocks north to Greenpoint Ave. Turn left and walk 2 blocks to Transmitter Park.

Also, please share SummerStarz and your pics!
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Family Camping: Marine Park
2023-08-04 18:00 - 2023-08-05 07:00 | Salt Marsh Nature Center, East 33rd Street and Avenue U, Brooklyn, 11234
We camp to create lasting memories, connect with the natural world, and bond with our families. The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the tradition of camping and we look forward to welcoming your family. Families are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday July 26.

Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center in Marine Park 3301 Avenue U, Brooklyn. Directions to this location
Cost: Free
Registration begins on 7/26/2023 and ends on 7/29/2023.
Contact: (718) 421-2021

Summer Fridays: August 4 (Brooklyn Bridge Park)
2023-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn, 11201
Need plans after work? Every first Friday of the summer months, performance and community hub Friends & Lovers activating the Greenway Terrace with a curated presentation of live music and chill vibes. Grab a drink, hang with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful skyline as a cast of DJ’s and performers provide you with a lush weekend warm-up.
Stay tuned for the artist line-up and event details.

For event updates and announcements, subscribe to our email and socials (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Also check our Alerts & Event Updates page.
The Conservancy’s free events and programs are made possible by hundreds of supporters like you. Please consider making a donation to support our work.

UHI Research Fellowship Final Presentation and Celebration
2023-08-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof and Community Engagement Center, 520 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11222
Join us for a presentation and celebration of Newtown Creek Alliance’s summer Urban Heat Island Research Fellows! 520 Kingsland Avenue, 4th Floor.
For the first hour the Fellows will present their research projects to the audience. Following, we will open up the space for attendees to view their research posters, mingle, and celebrate the conclusion of this intensive 6-week program.
Folks hoping to attend the presentation virtually will be emailed the Zoom link

BKCM Midsummer Nights Concert Series 2023
2023-08-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th Ave, Brooklyn NY.
Midsummer Nights Music Series – Free Community Concerts

July 20, July 27, August 3, Aug 10 (6:30pm – 7:30pm) – BKCM Front Garden at 58 7th Avenue
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s Midsummer Nights Concert Series is back! Join old and new friends of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music to enjoy outdoor concerts with Brooklyn-based musicians that will surprise and delight. Adults and kids are welcome! Curated by BKCM Jazz Leaders Fellow Jasmine Wilson, these concerts will be free to attend.
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July 20th ~ Courtney Wright is a promising young composer and baritone saxophonist based in Brooklyn, NY. She leads her own quintet and Jazz Orchestra that performs her original compositions and arrangements. Courtney’s music has been performed and recorded by the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, the One and Two O’Clock Lab Bands at the University of North Texas, and the WDR Big Band. Courtney studied jazz composition at the University of North Texas under the mentorship of Richard DeRosa. She is a native of Woodbridge, VA, and grew up outside the vibrant jazz scene of Washington, D.C.

July 27th ~ Cellist-Composer-Conductor-Educator Akua Dixon has been at the forefront of improvising string players since 1973. She is the first cellist to win the Downbeat Critics Poll. A multi laureate of the National Endowment for the Arts in composition and performance, Akua is considered “amongst the treasures of contemporary jazz” (New Jersey Star Ledger).
She has toured the world performing with her Grammy Award-winning string quartet, Quartette Indigo, ”jazz’s leading string quartet” (Boston Globe). Akua’s string arrangements can be heard on the five-time Grammy Award-winning album, THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL and Aretha Franklin’s Grammy nominated, A ROSE IS STILL A ROSE. She has performed with Duke Ellington, Max Roach, Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, etc. Akua has performed at concert halls and Festivals in the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
A native New Yorker, Akua attended its infamous High School of Performing Arts and studied cello with Benar Heifetz. Akua conducted Riverside by Judith Jamison, music by Kimati Dinizulu for the 1995 season premiere at City Center. She is the 1998 recipient of the African American Classical Music Award. In 2005 she developed her Hip Hop Blues Project for NYC school children while working with Carnegie Hall Education.

August 3 ~ Milena Casado is a composer, flugelhorn & trumpet player from Spain, whose personal sound and creativity have led her to perform and record with acclaimed artists such Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Aaron Parks, Jazzmeia Horn, Jorge Rossy, Francisco Mela and Kenny Werner, among others. She has performed throughout the world at noted venues and festivals including The Village Vanguard, The Kennedy Center, Monterey Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Marciac Jazz Festival and Monheim Triennale Festival. A graduate from Berklee College of Music, Milena has also focused on composing her own music and performing it in different settings, which include the Milena Casado trio and quintet.

August 10 ~ Charisa the ViolinDiva, souljazz violinist/ vocalist has devoted her career to challenging every preconception of what a violinist can accomplish in contemporary music. Classically trained, her diversity and versatility has allowed her to travel the world, recording and performing alongside such artists as Lauryn Hill, Paul McCartney, Vivian Green, Kim Burrell, Cyndi Lauper, and Quincy Jones, to name a few. In Dec 2022, her song “Bethlehem” was featured in BETs movie “A Miracle before Christmas”. In June 2023, she began a progressive hip hop/jazz fusion orchestra that seeks to showcase orchestral diversity and black excellence across the genres, and throughout history. Beyond performing, Charisa is an in demand teaching artist in public schools. She has developed “the StringTastic Curriculum” targeted at reaching young minority string players; which she uses regularly to reach 200 black and latino students annually. Charisa has proudly called Newark NJ her home for the last ten years with her producer & drummer husband James Rouse. On the national stage, she has won the Apollo Amateur Night Competition, performed for senators and dignitaries, rocked next to Patti Labelle and Misty Copeland on BET Black Girl’s Rock, won the McDonald’s Gospelfest Competition with her unique fusion of soul, jazz, hot pink violin, and voice. Stay tuned for her next chapter at www.theviolindiva.com , or see her after the show for more info.
