Three Queens arts institutions are celebrating a combined 140 years with an afternoon of body-based, more-is-more performances along the East River. The lineup includes performers eating an outfit made of edible fabric, Crackhead Barney staging a roving mock immigration office, a communal keening session and a drag king piece about climate and extraction. If your idea of a great Saturday is art that is loud, strange and happening right in front of you, RSVP now.
What to expect
Performances unfold across the park's lawn and shoreline through the afternoon, with some pieces durational so you can wander between them. Expect music, audience participation, karaoke-style moments and Manhattan skyline views across the water.
Good to know
- Take the N or W train to Broadway in Astoria and walk west toward Vernon Boulevard, or ride the NYC Ferry to Astoria.
- RSVP through Franklin Furnace; the organizers list the event as free with registration.
- The park is outdoors and exposed to river wind, so bring layers and sun protection.
- Some pieces are intense or adult in theme; use judgment with young children.
- The lawn is uneven in places, so wear shoes you can stand in for a while.
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Common questions
Is Party in the Park free?
Yes, Franklin Furnace lists it as free with RSVP.
Who is performing?
Artists named by the organizers include Itala Aguilera, Crackhead Barney, Jake Brush with Candystore and Mike Feswick, kara lynch, zavé martohardjono and Reed Rushes, among others.
Why is it happening this year?
It celebrates Socrates Sculpture Park's 40th anniversary and the 50th anniversaries of Franklin Furnace and Materials for the Arts.
