Radical Joy Ball with ADAPT Thurs, June 9, 2022, 5–6 pm

Radical Joy Ball with ADAPT

Thurs, June 9, 2022
5–6 pm

A person dressed in a blue gown and blue gloves, looking at the camera and smiling.
A person dressed in a blue gown and blue gloves, looking at the camera and smiling.

Image photographed by Adewale Raji

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The Susan and John Hess Family Theater is equipped with an induction loop and infrared assistive listening system. Accessible seating is available.

ASL interpretation will be provided. 

Real-time captioning (CART) will be provided during this event.

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Floor 3, Theater

Adults 21+

The Radical Joy Ball celebrates the pride of self-expression. At this event we will highlight disability and LGBTQ+ pride. We recognize, honor, and celebrate those within our community who are LGBTQ+, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and living with a disability.

ADAPT Community Network is the leading human service not-for-profit providing programs and services for people with disabilities. ADAPT builds a more inclusive world for thousands of New Yorkers throughout all five boroughs of New York City and beyond.


Please note the following streets will be closed to all vehicular traffic from Thursday, June 9, until Sunday, June 12:

  • Ninth Avenue from Horatio Street to 14th Street
  • Gansevoort Street from Hudson Street to Tenth Avenue
  • Little West 12th Street from Ninth Avenue to Tenth Avenue
  • West 13th Street from Hudson Street to Tenth Avenue
  • Washington Street from 14th Street to Horatio Street

On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

Learn more about this project

Learn more at whitney.org/artport

On the Hour projects can contain motion and sound. To respect your accessibility settings autoplay is disabled.