Couple at Washington Square August 1977
Drawing: Faux Post August 1977 at the Park.
happening at the Park
After Over 100 Years, Dueling Returns to the Park! — Sunday, August 28th (Update: CANCELLED)
Cancelled due to forthcoming storm; will be rescheduled — The Martinez Academy of Arms will present dueling in Washington Square Park on Sunday, August 28th from 5-7 p.m. at the Holley Plaza (west of the … Read more…
Last Night at Washington Square
Red-tailed Hawk Bobby Perched Atop the Judson Church Cross While… This is neighborhood Red-tailed hawk Bobby, I presume, atop the Judson Church cross. Previously noted as one of his favorite haunts around the park, he … Read more…
Opera Under the Arch!
Quite the sight to see – and sounds to hear – Opera singers under the Arch! Tuesday late afternoon, as I was making my way through the Park under the Arch, I encountered Roxanna Christina … Read more…
IntenSati Fitness Flash Mob Hits Washington Square Early Friday Morning
DNAInfo has the story and video — Flash Mob Brings Fitness Moves to Washington Square Park: Searing heat failed to halt a flashmob of fitness fanatics from gathering in Washington Square Park Friday(7/22). With temperatures … Read more…
Young Dancemakers Company Performance At the Arch Today, July 22nd, 6 p.m.
Today, Young Dancemakers Company, a dance ensemble comprised of New York City public high school students who create and perform their own choreographed work at free concerts throughout the city, will perform at the Arch … Read more…
In the News: Washington Square Music Festival
Today’s New York Times features a review, Unusual Sounds to Play in a Park,” of this week’s concert by the Washington Square Music Festival (it was the second performance of the season): The programming at … Read more…
Washington Square Music Festival 2011 Premieres Tuesday, July 12th; Four Free Concerts Tuesdays in the Park on New Garibaldi Stage
Updated 5:30 p.m. – The Washington Square Music Festival’s new season begins at the Park on Tuesday, July 12th with four free performances. It’ll be the festival’s first season performing on the new Garibaldi Stage … Read more…
Free Advice Abounds at WSP on Saturday!
If you were at Washington Square on Saturday looking for free career or relationship advice, you were in luck. Francisco, top photo, specialized in “Relationships, Sex & Dating” while unnamed “California Bowl” t-shirt guy, bottom … Read more…
Thomas Wesley Stern Engages with Music from New EP at the Arch
New Jersey-based foursome Thomas Wesley Stern performed at the Arch Monday right after the Mike Myers-Mario Batali ping pong match and attracted quite a crowd. They came to Washington Square with their new EP, “Hope … Read more…
Mike Myers and Mario Batali Film “Private Internet Project” Atop the Washington Square Arch
Updated June 15th, 9:59 a.m. – How does one get access to the top of the Washington Square Arch? A few months back, a Wall Street Journal reporter gained access. But a tv show or … Read more…
Saturday at Washington Square: Festival of India (Updated)
Updated June 13th, 1:55 p.m. Yesterday, a rainy Saturday, is when Festival of India took over much of Washington Square around the Arch and the Eastern side. Quite festive and well attended. Information booths, food … Read more…
Two People Stabbed in Park Thursday afternoon, June 9th
A Walk in the Park Blog reports that two people were stabbed in Washington Square Park on Thursday afternoon, June 9th. An arrest took place. According to the blog, a man “allegedly removed a broken … Read more…