Seven Picks a Week is our guide to what’s worth catching in arts, culture and activities during the week ahead, with contributions from reporters throughout the WNYC/Gothamist newsroom and colleagues from WQXR and “All of It.”
See a new ballet based on a beloved novel and film
The American Ballet Theater summer season features the New York premiere of “Like Water for Chocolate,” a new full-length ballet by the great choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Based on the Mexican novel by Laura Esquivel and the beloved, award winning film it inspired, the story focuses on how the central character’s emotions spill out through cooking to influence everyone around her in startling and dramatic ways. The score is by film, concert hall and ballet composer Joby Talbot, whose alluring music and sound world you can explore in advance here. “Like Water for Chocolate” opens tonight, and runs through July 1; ticket information is available here.
– Ed Yim, WQXR
Celebrate with a popular guitarist at a venerable jazz club
Guitarist, composer and bandleader Kurt Rosenwinkel is always a popular draw at the Village Vanguard — you’ll see a line down the block pretty much any time he holds court in the intimate room. He’ll return on Tuesday night with a quintet for a week-long run celebrating his newest album: fittingly, “Undercover (Live at the Village Vanguard).” There are two sets each night through Sunday, July 2; find out more and buy your tickets in advance here.
– Steve Smith
“Africa Fashion” at the Brooklyn Museum explores the continent’s abundance of creative design and style.
Lakin Ogunbanwo
Explore the colorful abundance of African fashion
A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum traces the evolution of African fashion, showcasing the designers who flourished as many countries on the continent won independence during the mid-20th century. More than 180 works are included in “Africa Fashion,” which takes patrons on a colorful journey through textiles, prints and the…
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