Bélizaire: A Queer Figure Drawing Series
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Jacob Riis Beach
157 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Through the summer, find us outside in parks or at beaches in a new spot every month!
For August, bring your beach towels, adult bevies and join us on the sand at Jacob Riis Beach for an unforgettable drawing session by the water Sunday, August 25!
👀 How to find us once you arrive: keep an eye out for the red kite and red blankets.
Directions:
⛴️ By Ferry
Take 11:12 AM or 11:42 AM Ferry from Wall St. Pier 11 if you're leaving from Manhattan or Sunset Park/Brooklyn Army Terminal (for folks in Brooklyn) to Rockaway. A 13 min walk from the Ferry stop to the sand! Ferry ride is about 1 hour from Pier 11 to Rockaway stop.
Full Schedule here
🚆 By Subway
Take a Far Rockaway-bound A train or Rockaway Park-bound S. All stations on the S between Beach 90 St and Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St are a short walk from the beach, and you'll want to get off at Beach 98 St.
Google Maps here
🚌 By Bus
Take the Q22 toward Rockaway Beach Blvd. Exit at Rockaway Beach Blvd/ Beach 98 St.
Additional Routes here
🚂 By LIRR
Take a Far Rockaway-bound LIRR train.
You can catch a train to Far Rockaway from any of the stations on the Far Rockaway branch, including Penn Station, Grand Central, and Jamaica.
Google Maps here
🚗 Parking
B. 95th Street has free street parking.
Google Maps here
Beach Hours
During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Beach Rules here
Accessibility
Accessibility Symbol This is an accessible beach.
Beach mats are available for wheelchair access.
Restrooms
There are restroom facilities a shortwalk from the sand.
Swim Safety
During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections.
Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.
Program
1:00-1:30 PM - Check In
1:30 PM - Intro & Session begins (15 mins)
1:45 PM - First pose (10 mins)
1:55 PM - Second pose (10 mins)
2:10-2:20 PM - Break!
2:20 PM - Third Pose (10 mins)
2:30 PM - Fourth Pose (10 mins)
2:40-3:00 PM - Share your finished masterpieces and connect, mingle!
We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, harmful dialogue and discrimination. Offenders will be asked to leave, without refund. WE DO NOT PLAY!
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