All day, Kareena’s Closet

Stop by to explore a curated collection of stunning Southn Asian formalwear and learn how their community model is reducing textile waste while celebrating culture and craftsmanship.

All day, Western Queens Food Coop

Meet neighbors working to build a community-owned grocery co-op for Western Queens, starting with a buying club and mobile delivery that will bring affordable, fresh food to multiple neighborhoods.

All Day, Ernest Verrett & Anjali Deshmukh/Street Works/MJN

Interact with a multi-year bead project telling the story of how wealth inequality is inextricably tied to our climate crisis. Special thanks to support from Stella Muti and the World Inequality Database.

All day, facilitated by Time Bank members

Join the public launch of the Street Works Time Bank! This is a new way for neighbors to exchange skills, knowledge, support, and care using time as a shared currency.

~4-5:30pm, hosted Mary-Elaine Bullitt

Vote in the competition celebrating artists creating outfits that show how care for people, communities, and the planet can be gorgeous. Designers: Register by June 26.

All day, facilitated by NYC Votes

Join Street Works Earth and NYC Votes in creating a chalk mural exploring: Why vote? If you want to help design the wireframe at the beginning of the day, come at 10:00AM!

Throughout the day, by SonTierra

Sing back, clap along, and join SonTierra, a multi-generational music ensemble connected to EcoMadres, a project of Moms Clean Air Force.

45 min, by SonTierra

Sing back, clap along, and join SonTierra, a multi-generational music ensemble connected to EcoMadres, a project of Moms Clean Air Force.

50 min, facilitated by Memo Salazar

Join an open community circle to create music in real time. For musicians, passersby— no rehearsal or prior experience required!

2:15-2:45PM, Diamond Spratling

Set sail with Diamond as she reads from Sage Saves the World. Sage embarks on a journey to save the polar bears from the dangers of climate change. After the reading, make your own adventure boat.

3-4PM (every 15-30 minutes)

Join author Tulani Thomas as she reads from her children’s book series, TuTu and The Green Crew! Take a seat, settle in, and get for inspiration and some fun on going green and staying green.

12:00-4:15PM, ~25 Individuals

See who’s sharing their career journey during Street Works. Hear from folks at different points in their careers as they chat about how they got to where they are and the challenges along the way. Not a lecture. Bring your questions!

12:00-2:00PM, Girl + Environment

Can any job help the climate crisis? Where do you even start to find a job that helps you and the environment? Girl + Environment (GPE) has got you!

2:30–3:25pm, Queens Neighborhood Safety

Practical tips to stay informed and prepared, with tools to help you understand your rights, respond safely in challenging situations, and support your neighbors.

12-12:55PM, NYS Department of Labor

Breaking down the essentials of building a resume that reflects your path, passions, and potential.

1:15–2:10pm, Dabima

How to apply for college, including important fall deadlines and how to navigate complicated application processes.

1:15 – 2:10pm, Rachel Bouton

Step into a supportive and confidence-building circle to practice interviews with a skilled improv performer.

All Day, ALIGN & Climate Works for All

Send a postcard to the Mayor on changes you want to see in schools, as part of our Green, Healthy Schools campaign call for climate upgrades in public schools.

All day, Frontline Resource Institute

What does a joyful future, free of climate change, look like to you? Add to a collaborative drawing with your response to this question.

11am-4pm, Kaleidospace, Street Works, & more

A micro-theater featuring short films on climate justice and local stories, including work by Queens filmmakers.