Summers At The Starr

★ What

Summers at The Starr is a free August series that brings neighbors together through performances, music, workshops, markets, and community events. Throughout the month, our theater and block fill with local artists, families, audiences, and friends gathering to celebrate the artistic spirit of Bushwick. All events are free and open to all, whether you want to watch a performance, dance, shop local vendors, or simply spend time with your community.

THE STARR BAZAAR

August 1st 1–7 PM
Local vendor market
Our local vendor market is back with even more vendors and unique offerings to explore. Come shop prints, ceramics, clothing, and more while supporting local makers and creatives.
FREE ARTIST WORKSHOPS

August 8th 11:30 AM–1 PM
Annabella Lenzu
In this 90-minute Body Mapping Workshop, Anabella will guide participants to use movement, text, and drawing to share their own stories of the body. Body Mapping functions as an intergenerational dialogue tool, encouraging people of different generations to connect, build trust, and deepen their understanding of how their lives intertwine.
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CREATING PERFORMANCE

August 12th at 4 PM
With El Puente Bushwick
Bushwick Is...: Exploring Bushwick Through the 5 Senses—A culminating performance of work by high school and early college students participating in NYC's Summer Youth Employment Program at El Puente Bushwick, as part of our ongoing Creating Performance program. Bushwick Is...: Exploring Bushwick Through the 5 Senses will reintroduce Bushwick to local community-members at large.
STARR MUSIC

August 15th 6–11PM
jm, Shyness, ZAB + Imaginary Tricks
Doors at 5pm, Bands at 6pm
Longtime friend and collaborator Mike Visser partners with the Starr to curate a night of incredible live music.
FREE ARTIST WORKSHOPS

August 17th 5–6:30 PM
Ian Askew
What do you remember? A workshop on sound, memory, and performance score. Devising activities and sonic meditations for all ages and skill levels.
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SUMMER STARR THEATER CAMP

August 17th–28th
Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM
Give your child a week of imagination, collaboration, and performance! The Summer Starr Theater Camp is a dynamic, weeklong experience for kids ages 8–14 who are curious about how theater works— onstage and off!
The camp brings professional artists and educators together to guide campers through the fundamentals of writing, acting, directing, and design. Campers will explore a curated script and create original mini-performances of their own, developing confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills along the way.
Offering two week-long sessions. Weekly tuition starts at $300 (sliding scale).
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THE GOOD GOOD COLLECTIVE

August 22nd + 23rd at 5 PM
Akna y las Piedras Mágicas
Written, Directed, and Featuring Original Music by Brizzo Torres
Akna y las Piedras Mágicas is a musical adventure inspired by Maya cosmology, where deities and ancestral wisdom are very much alive. Set in ancient Mexico in the Maya city of Zama, the story follows Akna, a young girl chosen by Kukulkan to restore balance after a devastating drought threatens her community.
Originally developed and performed with young student actors in Tulum, Mexico, the musical emerged from a desire to preserve and amplify indigenous stories. This production marks the musical’s first primarily English-language staging, while continuing to feature songs in Spanish and Yucatec Maya.
STARR MUSIC

August 30th 3–7 PM
Salsa/Bachata/Cumbia Concert
The Starr partners with Brizzo Torres to curate an afternoon of music and dancing to celebrate Bushwick.

★ Program IN Action

The series features a variety of events such as the Starr Bazaar artist market, music nights, family-friendly activities, and participatory performances. Each event is free and open to all. Our vision for Summers at The Starr is to welcome people to our block to enjoy casual, joyful and social summer programming.

Community is at the center of the Starr, and the summer allows us the flexibility to offer a month-long celebration of local art and artists. By keeping the series free, accessible and interactive, the program deepens neighborhood connection, and invites new forms of cultural exchange.

August 2026
August 1 Starr Bazaar Vendor Market
August 8 + 9 Anabella Lenzu Bodymapping Dance Workshop
August 12 Creating Performance show
August 15 Mike Visser Concert
August 17-21 Drama Camp
August 21-23 Good Good Collective show
August 24-28 Drama Camp
August 30 Salsa Concert and Closing Party

All events are free and drop-in. Community members are encouraged to attend, participate, and help shape future summer offerings. To get involved, contact cassandra@thebushwickstarr.org.