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The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. the State of New York

Upcoming Community Events on Roosevelt Island

To request your event to be posted on our community calendar, please submit to information@rioc.com
For guidelines about  submitting your event, click here

 

June

Roosevelt Island Ping Pong Night - Previously on Thursdays
When: Every Wednesday Night 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Starting June 24th)
Where: Sportspark
Kids + Adults are Welcome FREE!
To Sign-Up call Steve Chironis at (212) 832-4540 x350 or e-mail SChironis@rioc.com

New York Junior Tennis League spring program for kids 8-18 years
When: every day from 3-6pm
Where: Octagon courts
Pee-wees (5-7 yrs) Wed 3:30-4:30pm, provided by RIOC and Jessica Lappin.

July

Preserving Ellis Island
When: Tue, July 7 at 6:30pm
Where: Library, 524 Main St.
With Judith McAlpin, President, Save Ellis Island.
Fouth in a series presented by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society. Free. 

Roosevelt Live event, New Orleans in New York with Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra
When: Sat, July 11 at 4pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free. 

Roosevelt Live event, Nation Beat: Dance Live Brazil
When: Sat, July 18 at 4pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free. 

Outdoor Summer Movie Series
When: Sun, July 19 at sunset
Where: Firefighters Field (near the tram)
Movie shown TBA

Roosevelt Live event, Jones Street Station with Diane Birch (American Music)
When: Sat, July 25 at 4pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free. 

Bearded Bards, Folksing
When: Sat, July 25th at 5pm
Where: Library
Bards are islanders Howie Leifer, Chris Fuller, and Mathew Katz.

Outdoor Summer Movie Series
When: Mon, July 27 at sunset
Where: Firefighters Field (near the tram)
Movie shown TBA

Jazzmobile with Lily White
When: Thur, July 30th at 7pm
Where: Good Shepherd Plaza
Hosted by Urban America

August

Roosevelt Live event, The Flanks (underground country music) with Hawk & Owl (alt. bluegrass/rock/Americana)
When: Sat, Aug 1 at 4pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free. 

Roosevelt Live event, Wakey! Wakey! (music)
When: Sat, Aug 8 at 3pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free. 

Outdoor Summer Movie Series
When: Sat, Aug 8 at sunset
Where: Firefighters Field (near the tram)
Movie shown TBA 

Roosevelt Live event, Dance L!ve /  HipHop
When: Sat, Aug 15 at 4pm
When: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free. 

Outdoor Summer Movie Series
When: Mon, Aug 17 at sunset
Where: Firefighters Field (near the tram)
Movie shown TBA

Book Discussion Seven Guitars by August Wilson
When: Thur, Aug 20th at 6:30pm
Where: New York Public Library Roosevelt Island Branch
Books available at the branch here.

Roosevelt Live event, Chicha Libre (Latin/Peruvian music)
When: Sat, Aug 22nd at 4pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free

Roosevelt Live event, Generate Records Jazz Fest (experimental music)
When: Sat, Aug 29th at 4pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free

September

Roosevelt Live event, Ethan Lipton Orchestra (jazz/folk/country/blues)
When: Sat, Sept, 5th at 4pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons (between 425 and 455 Main Street).
It’s free

Residents Association Common Council meeting
When: Sat, Sept 9th at 8pm
Where: Good Shepherd Community Center (lower level)
Meetings are open to all, and begin with an opportunity for residents to address the Council.
 Monthly Events

 Swimming at Sportspark: Open Swim
Due to the community's request, we have modified the open swim schedule as follows:

Adults Only
When: Tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 & Saturday 4:00 - 7:00
All Ages
When: Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 & Saturday 12:00 - 3:00

Anyone under 18 Must be accompanied by an Adult
Where: Sportspark Swim Center - East side entrance 250 Main Street

Seniors Swim Free at ALL Open Swim Times
For additional information click here

State Senator José M. Serrano
Constituent Hours on Roosevelt Island
Who: Everyone is welcomed, no appointments necessary
When: First Tuesday of every month*
Time: 3-7pm
Where: RIOC Offices, 591 Main Street Ground Floor
For more information, please call (212) 828-5829

State Assembly Member Micah Kellner:
District Office hours on Roosevelt Island
When: Thursdays 3:00pm-7:00pm
Where: RIOC Conference Room, 591 Main Street

Angel Food Ministries Monthly food program
The Roosevelt Island Disabled Association, RIDA,
invites all to purchase food at a substantial discount price.
Orders are placed each month from a menu provided by RIDA.
Ordering takes place at 546 Main St (Senior Center)
For more information, please visit Angelfoodministries.com or Call Jim Bates at 212-731-2547

New York Junior Tennis League spring program for kids
When: 8-18 year old; everyday from 3-6pm
              5-7 year old; Wed from 3:30-4:30pm
Where: Octagon Courts
provided by RIOC and Council member Jessica Lappin

Light Jazz at Trellis
When: Thur-Sat at 6-10pm throughout the summer
             Thur rain (indoors) or shine (outdoors)
             Fri-Sat outdoors only, weather permiting
Where: Trellis

Knitting for Adults
When: Tuesday at noon
Where: Library