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5 events,Public immersive festival inspired by tea and its rituals, through a multi-sensory environment created by an array of contributing artists and designers. Within each of the five tea house-inspired installations there will be complimentary tastings of each respective tea during the festival.
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In celebration of Black History Month, families are invited to join STEM Queen Jacqueline Means to see exciting experiments conducted right before your eyes. Learn a ton about how science, technology, engineering and mathematics come together to make things work. Experiments are designed for ages 4 and up.
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Festival Highlights: Pop-up Showcase: Prince Kung’s Palace: Immerse yourself in the elegance of Prince Kung’s Palace with stunning installations of Yin’an Hall, the Grand Theatre, and palace gates. Watch the crowd-favorite lion dance come to life in a burst of color and energy! Enjoy Chinese drum and Gu Qin music. Interactive workshops and experiential stations […]
$15
In 1987, about 400 color slides photographed between 1939 and 1943 in the Lodz Ghetto in Poland, surfaced in mint condition in Vienna. They were taken by the ghetto’s top Nazi administrator: Walter Genewein. In Photographer, Polish director Dariusz Jablonski juxtaposes the color slides with Genewein’s detailed notes on the color quality of the slides […]
$10
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
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2 events,Urban Bush Women, the groundbreaking dance company known for amplifying underrepresented voices and unheard stories of Black Women+, continues their 40th anniversary season with the NYC premiere of SCAT!… The Complex Lives of Al & Dot, Dot & Al Zollar. Through song, dance, and storytelling, Urban Bush Women tell the powerful love story of two […]
$44
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Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: [email protected].
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4 events,This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
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Reading. Walter Mosley presents Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right, with Kellye Garrett. In the latest from “mystery master” Walter Mosley, a family member’s terminal illness leads P.I. Joe King Oliver to the investigation of his life: tracking down his long-lost father, and meanwhile, a new case pits King’s professional responsibility against his […]
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4 events,17 local vendors will offer a variety of goods, tasty snacks, and an amazing Chinatown experience. On Sunday, Feb. 9, participate in a special one day community lantern-making activity from 1pm - 3pm.
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Seventeen local vendors offer a variety of goods, tasty snacks, and an amazing Chinatown experience! Celebrate the vibrant culture of Chinatown and lower Manhattan with neighbors and friends at this festive gathering. Get set for a journey through the groundbreaking sounds of New Jazz Underground! This innovative American jazz trio is rewriting the rules and reshaping the jazz landscape with their fusion of traditional sensibilities and modern influences. With viral videos showcasing their unmatched chemistry and raw ambition, Abdias Armenteros, Sebastian Rios, and TJ Reddick are celebrated […]
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13 events,Public immersive festival inspired by tea and its rituals, through a multi-sensory environment created by an array of contributing artists and designers. Within each of the five tea house-inspired installations there will be complimentary tastings of each respective tea during the festival.
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Have you ever wondered how concrete buildings are made? Join us for a read aloud of Larissa Theule’s Concrete From the Ground Up as we celebrate our new exhibition, The Modern Concrete Skyscraper. We’ll present a kid-friendly lesson on what concrete is made of and how it is used to make skyscrapers. This program includes […]
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All we need is LOVE! Take part in this time-honored annual Battery Park City tradition where participants are invited to make old-fashioned handmade cards for their loved ones! Cut, paste, and decorate with provided materials and don’t forget to seal it with a kiss! Art projects are designed for ages 4 and up.
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Add a personal touch to your valentine and print your own card at Bowne & Co. using the Seaport Museum’s working collection of 19th century historical printing equipment.
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3 events,The museum’s Animation Celebration! features eight creative Indigenous animated films that offer colorful stories of magical tales, humorous encounters, and hidden histories.
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Inspired by a poem from playwright Bertolt Brecht, The Pleasure Lists began with a simple post online — a prompt calling for people to catalogue their pleasures. The outpouring of entries, an unexpected response to a humble exercise, led to The Pleasure Lists. Meant to be fun, delightful, and pleasureful, it is a reflection on […]
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The Middle East is in a period of radical transformation and shifting power dynamics in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, returns to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in conversation with Museum Director Clifford Chanin to disentangle the latest turns in the region. From proxy conflicts […]
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2 events,Discuss The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. Repeated February 13 at 2pm.
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Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: [email protected].
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7 events,An evening with acclaimed author and journalist Peter Hessler, whose works have illuminated the intricate connections between people, cultures, and history. Hessler will join Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at the China Institute in America, for an engaging discussion about his latest book, Other Rivers. In Other Rivers, Hessler delves into the lives and […]
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2 events,Culture and movement merge with IMGE, the sensational American dance company blending Indian classical, hip hop, and contemporary styles! Founded by the visionary Ishita Mili, IMGE brings a fresh perspective to storytelling, tackling social, cultural, and environmental themes through a global movement vocabulary. Having graced prestigious venues like New Victory Theater and Lincoln Center, and […]
$30
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6 events,Public immersive festival inspired by tea and its rituals, through a multi-sensory environment created by an array of contributing artists and designers. Within each of the five tea house-inspired installations there will be complimentary tastings of each respective tea during the festival.
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Meet the winter birds of Governors Island! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours, led by NYC Bird Alliance, will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer this winter. […]
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4 events,All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.
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Epic event of free jazz with saxophonist Gary Bartz. The two-time Grammy winner was recently named 2024 Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. He currently teaches at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and has made 45 solo albums and performed with an astonishing array of jazz greats. His band includes Marc Cary (piano), James […]
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Symposium. Every American President passed through New York City. Some were born here such as Theodore Roosevelt. Some lived here including Herbert Hoover who spent his post Presidential years residing in the Presidential Suite at the Waldorf Astoria. Some were married here. In 1844, for instance, John Tyler wed Julia Gardiner at the Church of […]
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Book reading. Mohammed El-Kurd presents Perfect Victims: And the Politics of Appeal, in conversation with Fred Moten. Perfect Victims is an urgent affirmation of the Palestinian condition of resistance and refusal―an ode to the steadfastness of a nation.
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6 events,How do people living in the Arctic stay warm? They have to make special houses! From the Russian izba to the Alaskan Inuit igloos, we will learn about how Arctic homes are built. Then we will create our own mini-models of houses built for the frigid North. All ages welcome!
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At 3pm tour the African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway. At 5pm, attend a symposium at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Foley Square. Much of Black history in New York revolves around Foley Square. This is a two-part event. First, we will have a tour of the African Burial Ground with its […]
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Book reading and signing by William Boyle, author of Saint of the Narrows Street. |
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Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: [email protected].
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Borough of Manhattan Community College presents free performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments.
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Book reading. Eric Puchner presents Dream State, in conversation with Dinaw Mengestu. Written with humor, precision, and enormous heart, both a love letter and an elegy to the American West, Dream State is a thrillingly ambitious ode to the power of friendship, the weird weather of marriage, and the beauty of impermanence.
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Evening dedicated to the historic cocktails that define the Big Apple. Sip on familiar and unfamiliar classic drinks while mingling with fellow cocktail enthusiasts. Our expert mixologists will be on hand to share the history behind each drink. Lower Manhattan has been America’s town square since its founding as Fort Amsterdam in 1624. Key global […]
$250
Join the Seaport Museum and Downtown Alliance for a post-Valentine’s Day singles mixer and workshop at the 19th century-style letterpress print shop Bowne & Co. and explore the tradition of acquaintance cards—or flirtation cards—a playful variation on the Victorian calling card.
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The George Washington Birthday Ball, hosted by Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, is held each year to honor George Washington and to benefit Fraunces Tavern® Museum. This 2025 Ball will honor the 250th Anniversary of the formation of our Nation’s armed forces. Our Distinguished Patriot will be General Richard B. […] |
6 events,Public immersive festival inspired by tea and its rituals, through a multi-sensory environment created by an array of contributing artists and designers. Within each of the five tea house-inspired installations there will be complimentary tastings of each respective tea during the festival.
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A Black History Month culmination, with a day of workshops, performances, and celebrations for all ages that will create community and elevate Black voices.
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2 events,Letters from Anne and Martin is Anne Frank Center USA’s theatrical production that entwines the iconic words of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This unique adaptation examines their experiences living in the shadow of hatred and prejudice and their determination to hold onto their hopes for a fair and just world in […]
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3 events,Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
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Book reading. Katie Naymon presents You Between the Lines, in conversation with Hannah Orenstein. In this "brilliant, poignant love story perfect for fans of Emily Henry," a former sorority girl starts a prestigious poetry MFA program only to discover that one of her classmates is her high school crush-turned-nemesis—and he can't stop writing about her. […]
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5 events,Embark on an experimental, metaphysical journey through the African migratory experience with this groundbreaking project from The Centre for the Less Good Idea, co-founded by visionaries William Kentridge and Bronwyn Lace. At the heart of African Exodus are over 80 pairs of shoes—transformed into instruments, tools, and markers of the journeys we all take. Each […]
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Micca Manganye and Volley Nchabeleng use an array of instruments, bodily percussion, and musical communication to explore the many sounds and narratives of South Africa’s northernmost province. Birdsong, the sound of the wind, the trickling of a stream, conversation, laughter, and more are performed and looped in real-time, layering sound and music together to form […]
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Celebration of Imani Elizabeth Jackson and Gabrielle Octavia Rucker’s collections that explore Black diasporic experiences through the topographical and the surreal.
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3 events,Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
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