United Palace Announces Spring 2017 Event Series

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Washington Heights residents, mark the weekend of May 6 down on your calendars. That weekend of the neighborhood's most iconic institutions, the United Palace on Broadway and West 175th street, will host a weekend event series designed to "reawaken wonder."

The weekend series will feature programs such as a "behind the curtain" tour of the United Palace, music and dance performances, a screening of "The Sound of Music" and a show tune sing-a-long with a member of the original "Hamilton" cast. (For more New York City news delivered straight to your inbox sign up for Patch's free newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

"Whether it’s a pre-Mother’s Day treat, date night, or a trip down memory lane to old New York, the United Palace is the place to reawaken your body, soul, and spirit," said a United Palace press release.

Here's a full list of events provided by the United Palace:

Saturday, May 6:

• Behind the Curtain of the United Palace
  • 2-4:00 p.m.
  • Tickets: $25.
• Soulevate: Music to Reawaken Your Body and Soul
  • 6:30 p.m. – Doors open with art gallery, vendors, food and drinks
  • 7:30 p.m. – Showtime
  • Tickets: FREE, but RSVP
  • Performances from: Oshun, Soul Science Lab, Annette Aguilar and StringBeans, Harambee Dance Company

Sunday, May 7:

• Interfaith Inspirational Service
• 12 p.m. and on Live Stream
• "The Sound of Music” and Sing-a-long with Broadway Stars
  • 3:30 p.m. Mom & Daughter On Stage Exclusive
  • 4:30 p.m. Showtune Sing-a-long with Broadway Stars
  • 5:00 p.m. Special Screening of "The Sound of Music"
  • Tickets: $10 online/$15 at the door for Adults, $5 online/$10 at the door for children and seniors, $50 for mom and daughter on stage exclusive.

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