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Tuesday, May 30

rFUTURE NYC 2023 - Video Premiere and Live Performance

Join CGMM, Inc., TAPCo, and DOE Office of Sust. for the premiere of rFUTURE film and two live performances!

By NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability

Date and time

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 · 6 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Bruno Walter Auditorium, the Public Library for Performing Arts at Lincoln Center

111 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10023

About this event

rFUTURE NYC 2023

Join us for a red carpet event – the film premiere of rFUTURE NYC 2023 with two live performances by featured student musicians!

rFUTURE is a collaborative program between CGMM, Inc. and the NYC Department of Education’s Theatre Arts Production Company School (TAPCo), and Office of Sustainability.

The arts are an important way to take climate and sustainability action, and rFUTURE gives public high school students across the city the opportunity to use their voices and words to create positive change through music. Students are paired with a professional musician mentors and student video production teams from TAPCo to provide a transformative experience like no other!

Ahead of the public release of rFUTURE 2023 film on YouTube, friends and family of students, and guests of the partner organizations, are invited to this red-carpet premiere and performance!

Check out last year’s video here!

Frequently asked questions

What is rFUTURE?

rFUTURE is a sustainability, leadership and empowerment program that uses music & video to share observations and solutions for building a more sustainable existence in communities.

How does rFUTURE's program work?

Students partner with mentors to identify what they believe is the single, greatest challenge to creating a sustainable existence in their community. Next, they identify and articulate specific solutions. Last, they work with rFUTURE's team to create an original song and documentary music video.

Accessible Entrance

Accessible Entry: 111 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 64th and West 65th Streets, or on the plaza level, between Metropolitan Opera House and Lincoln Center Theater.

Accessible Seating

There is wheelchair accessible seating in the Bruno Walter Auditorium

Accessible Restrooms

Accessible men’s and women’s restrooms in L level and on third floor. Accessible women’s restrooms only on the second floor.

Is there parking near the venue?

There are several paid parking lots and limited street parking near the venue.

Do you need photo ID to enter the venue?

No, you do not need a photo ID to enter the venue.

Do you need proof of vaccination?

You do not need proof of vaccination to attend. Masks are not required, but are suggested.

Organized by

NYCPS Office of Energy & Sustainability

The NYC Public Schools Office of Energy and Sustainability integrates climate action into the daily operations of schools. Working within the Division of School Facilities, we reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy management, reduce waste, and promote access to gardens and outdoor learning. We also encourage climate leadership through workshops, programs, and resources for NYC Public School students and staff.

Read more about our work on our Sustainability Hub.