EL BARRIO HAS A LONG HISTORY OF USING ITS STREETS AS GATHERING SPACES. JOIN US TO CONTINUE THis LEGACY at la marqueta in summer 2026. there’ll be outdoor dining, LIVE MUSIC & FAMILY FUN … plus splashing in THE water oasis when the temps get high!

Find us at 115th Street under the Park Avenue Viaduct on Saturdays and Sundays, from June through October:

OUTDOOR DINING:

Make your lunch or brunch plans at one of La Marqueta’s year-round market vendors:

FAMILY FUN:

Bring the kids for sidewalk chalk and games, plus summer reading at our StreetLab street library. Cool off at our StreetLab OASIS pop-up, open-air, cooling station.

SUNDAYS FROM 11 A.M.-5 P.M.

CROCHET CIRCLE:

Gather around the crochet table with local artist Carmen Paulino for a community crochet circle. Yarn and hooks provided, or bring your own. You can work on your own pieces, or be a part of creating group public art pieces over the course of the summer. All levels welcome!

SUNDAYS FROM NOON-2 P.M.

live music:

Brunch or lunch alongside the sounds of local musicians, ranging from jazz to funk to fusion and more.

SUNDAYS FROM NOON-2 P.M.

Sunday, June 21: Jazz & smooth vocals with the Kaushik Quartet.

Sunday, June 27: Pride Month playlist, followed by Drag Bingo.

Sunday, July 5: Noel Simone Wippler & The Band of Friends.

world cup & special events:

In June and July, bring your crew for World Cup games. All games of the series are being screened inside the La Marqueta retail market during the market’s open hours.

On Sunday, June 21, we’re calling all dads, mentors, caregivers and all-around good guys to bring your crew for an indoor screening of the Spain vs. Saudi Arabia game at noon, plus soccer fun for kids at the market's new soccer-themed reading nook, plus the StreetLab OASIS -- and your very own limited-edition World Cup cup to take home. There'll also be a portrait booth where a photographer will be on hand to take pics of you and your crew, in your game jerseys or Sunday best!

On Sunday, July 5, celebrate America 250 and summertime with free scoops of ice cream (while supplies last!) by La Marqueta vendor Blackeyed Peas.