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Juneteenth Celebration

When

Thu, Jun 12, 2025 4:30PM – 8:00PM

Where

Great Lawn; Rain moves indoors

Price

Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays

Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of performances, artmaking and more! Learn how dance and movement can highlight personal expression and history with a workshop led by the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet. Featuring a performance with students from PS 70 in the Bronx. Take inspiration from the rings of a tree. Discover its story paint your own colorful journey on a tree pendant. The evening concludes with a moving performance by the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet that explores the history and legacy of the Black experience in America. All ages are welcome.

4:30PM – 6:30PM: Tree Pendant Painting Station
5:30PM: Dance Workshop led by Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet
6:30PM: Performance by students from PS 70 in the Bronx
7:00PM: Performance by Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet
Picnicking permitted all evening on our Great Lawn. Bring your own or purchase specialty menu items from our Café, including kids meal options.
Glyndor Gallery, The Café and Shop are open until 7:30PM

The event takes place on the Great Lawn. Visitors may bring folding chairs and blankets. Picnicking is permitted for this special community event.

Advance tickets encouraged but not required; online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will move inside to Wave Hill House. Pre-registered tickets to the “Rain or Shine” option receive priority seating and same-day registration not guaranteed. Pre-registration to the “Shine only” option does not guarantee seating to the event if moved indoors.

Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension above.

The Great Lawn is a flat grassy area accessible via flat, paved paths.

Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet

Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet

Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet is a non-profit organization whose mission is to use the artistic expression of dance and other integrated art forms to uplift communities through education, performance and cultural programming. The soul of the company's work is rooted in social justice and spiritually connecting to one another through the arts. In 2025, Creative Outlet marks its 30th anniversary by honoring Juneteenth through the sharing of historical stories and vignettes that underscore the enduring struggles of African Americans, even post-emancipation. By weaving art and culture into its mission, Creative Outlet vividly brings African American and World history to life, ensuring these vital narratives are preserved and passed down to future generations as the organization celebrates three decades of impactful storytelling and cultural preservation.
Jamel Gaines

Jamel Gaines

Founder and Artistic Director, Jamel Gaines has dedicated his life to delivering artistic excellence and stirring, soaring performance to audiences everywhere. With more than 22 years of teaching and choreographing experience, Jamel seeks to inspire, motivate and nurture dancers and artists. Under his leadership, Creative Outlet has set itself apart as a highly acclaimed performing arts organization with a proven record in training the next generation of professional dancers and artists.