Today, tomorrow, and for the rest of March it’s time to show every woman in your life that you appreciate them! If you identify as a woman, it’s your time to cherish (1) the month!
Regardless of your borough, you can find an event to celebrate and learn about women during women’s history month! Check the links below for more information about the events happening in each borough!
- Cherish – to hold dear : feel or show affection for
The Bronx:
Adult Art Class: Women’s History Month
Date and Time:
- Monday, March 20, 2023, 3 – 4 PM
- Monday, March 27, 2023, 3 – 4 PM
Location:
Francis Martin Library
2150 University Ave, The Bronx, NY 10453
Fully accessible to wheelchairs
Details:
This is a free in-person event.
March is Women’s History Month! Come learn about different artists and their styles.
With book recommendations, giveaways, and a chance to express yourself.
More info here: Adult Art Class: Women’s History Month | The New York Public Library (nypl.org)
Manhattan:
Free Caribbean Cooking Class!
Date and Time:
Thu, March 23, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location:
Essex Market 88 Essex Street New York, NY 10002
Details:
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Kenya from Manny Cantor and Lily from Essex Market . We will highlight three amazing women who fought for labor rights and make dishes inspired by them and the women in our lives.
Tentative Dishes to be cooked include
Salt Fish Stew
Coconut Steamed Rice
Stewed Callaloo
Sauteed Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste
This is a free event.
Ticket confirmation and cancellations: We will email final confirmations to ticket holders 72 hours prior to class. If you do not confirm within 24 hours we will offer your ticket to someone on the waiting list. If you are unable to make class and need to cancel please email us.
If tickets are sold out, please sign up for the waiting list.
More information here: Women’s History Month, Cooking with Kenya and Lily Tickets, Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
Brooklyn:
Los Colores de Frida/ The Colors of Frida
Date and Time:
Sat, Mar 11 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location:
Canarsie Library
1580 Rockaway Pkwy. at Ave. J
Brooklyn, NY 1123
Details:
THE COLORS OF FRIDA is a bilingual, one-woman show about the great Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), which combines storytelling, music, visual arts, puppets, and audience participation. Join us for a colorful, fun, educational program that everyone will enjoy. Presented by Teatro Society of the Educational Arts. Recommended especially for ages 3-10 but older people are welcome!
More information here:
Society of the Educational Arts/Sociedad Educativa de las Artes presents Los Colores de Frida/The Colors of Frida | Brooklyn Public Library (bklynlibrary.org)
Queens:
Peruvian Music Party (In-Person)
Date and Time:
Saturday, March 11, 11am
Location:
Queens Public Library 38-23 104 Street
Corona
Details:
Join Grammy-nominated performer Araceli Poma for a music party celebrating important women from Peru! We will listen to the inspiring stories of women like Yma Sumac (one of the bestselling Latin American recording artists and the bestselling Peruvian artist in history) and Victoria Santa Cruz, considered “the mother of Afro-Peruvian dance and theater.” Plus, Araceli will bring her charango, traditional puppets, and many rhythms for you to enjoy. Through singing and dancing, we will celebrate powerful women who inspire girls around the world!
More information here: (More dates)
Women’s History Month 2023 – Programs – Queens Public Library (queenslibrary.org)
Staten Island:
Women’s History Quiz Show!
Date and Time:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 4 – 5 PM
End times are approximate. Events may end early or late.
Location:
Richmondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave.
Details:
Join us for a fun quiz show about women’s history, and win a prize! For ages 7-12 and their caregivers.
More information here:
Women’s History Quiz Show! | The New York Public Library (nypl.org)
