Award-winning singer-songwriter James Ian, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy ("SMA") Type 3, brings his passion and talent to Big Umbrella, including a performance of "SPACES", a first-of-its-kind song that highlights those living with SMA. Launched in 2018, the Big Umbrella Festival centers our audiences by sharing...
Bionic model, musician, and disability advocate Marsha Elle celebrates body positivity and self-acceptance as she continues to spread messages of love, light, and inclusivity in a concert dedicated to the '90s and 2000s. Launched in 2018, the Big Umbrella Festival centers our audiences by sharing...
This event is General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! Three gigantic, stilt-walking puppets resembling birds from prehistoric times roam New York City, capturing your imagination and delighting you with their antics. How you interact with them is up to you—from afar or up-close, it’s your...
This event is General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! Three gigantic, stilt-walking puppets resembling birds from prehistoric times roam New York City, capturing your imagination and delighting you with their antics. How you interact with them is up to you—from afar or up-close, it’s your...
The day begins at 11:00 amSilent Disco at 6:00 pm Ticketing details to be announced soon; please check back! Launched in 2018, the Big Umbrella Festival centers our audiences by sharing unique approaches to multi-sensory, interactive, and engaging artistic experiences, designed with and for neurodiverse...
Join us on the occasion of Disability Pride Month to explore the magical possibilities of access. The Silent Disco will bring us together to share in the manifold dimensions of disability-centric nightlife with ASL song- signing, creative captioning, choreographic offerings, access doula-ing, and music. Together,...
The sights and scents of the season flourish across the 250 acres of the Garden. Join us for a one-hour walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections designed for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Free, though advance registration is required....
Join us for an afternoon of drop-in art making and connection for the disability community inspired by artists of the Harlem Renaissance and today. Experiment with different art materials and techniques, learn from artist demonstrations, visit The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibition, and create your own...
Join us for an afternoon of drop-in art making and connection for the disability community. Experiment with different art materials and techniques, learn from artist demonstrations, visit The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibition, and create your own art in a studio setting. All materials will be...
This virtual tour of the Museum at Eldridge Street's stained-glass windows is designed for people who are blind or have low vision. Stained glass windows bring beauty, light, air, and grandeur to any space. Our synagogue is no exception. Since the Synagogue opened in 1887,...