BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downtown Alliance - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://downtownny.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200515Z UID:78080-1707595200-1707595200@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Odetta Hartman DESCRIPTION:Odetta Hartman’s swansongs is a dynamic and acid-tinged rodeo of love and ambition\, hopeful\, energetic\, and sometimes chaotic\, yet always captivating. Following her debut mini-LP 222 and Old Rockhounds Never Die\, which saw her touring her unique one-woman-orchestra performance style — part Jack White rock ‘n’ roll folk blues and part electronic experimentations — she returns with her most assured set of songs to date. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/odetta-hartman/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200631Z UID:78082-1707645600-1707645600@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Hoppy Rabbit Playdate DESCRIPTION:Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/hoppy-rabbit-playdate-4/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200632Z UID:78084-1707649200-1707649200@downtownny.com SUMMARY:The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System DESCRIPTION:When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium\, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart\, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. TheaterWorksUSA. Ages 4 +. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-magic-school-bus-lost-in-the-solar-system-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200633Z UID:78085-1707663600-1707663600@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Jazz Icons: Bobby Watson DESCRIPTION:Prolific saxophonist\, composer\, and educator Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of jazz greats. He has played alongside Max Roach\, Branford and Wynton Marsalis\, John Hicks\, and many other jazz pioneers. During his years as musical director for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers\, Watson contributed to fourteen recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s storied 35-year history. To this dynamic and supercharged concert\, Watson brings an all-star band including Wallace Roney Jr.\, trumpet\, Orrin Evans\, piano\, Essiet Okon Essiet\, bass\, and Victor Jones\, drums. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/jazz-icons-bobby-watson/ LOCATION:Trinity Church CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200634Z UID:78086-1707818400-1707818400@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Monthly Service Day DESCRIPTION:Through Month­ly Ser­vice Days\, the Trust for Gov­er­nors Island’s hor­ti­cul­ture team and Friends of Gov­er­nors Island invite you to par­tic­i­pate in a sin­gle-day stew­ard­ship project focused on habi­tat restora­tion. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/monthly-service-day-2/ LOCATION:Governors Island CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200800Z UID:78093-1708021800-1708021800@downtownny.com SUMMARY:2020: One City\, Seven People\, and the Year Everything Changed DESCRIPTION:A meticulously reported\, character-driven\, unforgettable investigation of a time when nothing was certain and everything was at stake\, by the acclaimed sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/2020-one-city-seven-people-and-the-year-everything-changed/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200801Z UID:78094-1708023600-1708023600@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Lavender Songs: A Queer Weimar Berlin Cabaret DESCRIPTION:It’s winter 1930 and Tante Fritzy\, cabaret artiste extraordinaire invites you to have a ball in her gender-bender world. Never mind the rising popularity of the guy with the bad moustache. Come and celebrate Berlin’s edgiest cabaret music with the Museum and Tante Fritzy\, whose drag performance captures the Cabaret culture and Weimar wildness that kicked – and continues to kick – the world on its ass. Many of the songs were originally written or performed by queer artists in Weimar era Berlin. The performance piece is based on an evening created by Alan Lareau for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in conjunction with the exhibition Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945. The one-person show was originally produced by TOSOS (“The Other Side of Silence”) a theatre company dedicated to preserving the theatrical heritage of the LGBT community. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/lavender-songs-a-queer-weimar-berlin-cabaret/ LOCATION:Museum of Jewish Heritage CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200802Z UID:78096-1708106400-1708106400@downtownny.com SUMMARY:China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where tradition meets artistry\, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments\, and feel the charm of Chinese music combined with practicing Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. Take the chance to interact with our calligrapher\, musicians and fellow cultural lovers too! No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink\, paper\, and brush will be provided onsite. Join like-minded friends to enjoy wine and tea\, practice calligraphy\, and listen to music. We look forward to a wonderful evening with you! URL:https://downtownny.com/event/china-institute-calligraphy-and-music-meetup-3/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200859Z UID:78097-1708167600-1708182000@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Black History Month at the African Burial Ground DESCRIPTION:African mask making\, music\, and a presentation on “Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency” that will explore the life of President George Washington through the lens of the enslaved. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/black-history-month-at-the-african-burial-ground-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200901Z UID:78099-1708174800-1708174800@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Traditional Lion Dances DESCRIPTION:Three lion dance performances will take place on Seaport Square\, at 1pm\, 1:40pm\, and 2:20pm. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/traditional-lion-dances/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200901Z UID:78100-1708178400-1708178400@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Chinese Calligraphy Workshop DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Lunar New Year\, join the Seaport Museum and skilled teaching artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center for one of three 45-minute workshops exploring the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year. Using a traditional calligraphy brush\, participants will be instructed on how to write simple characters while exploring the relationship between ancient Chinese pictographs and their modern-day ideographs. Together\, we will learn the evolution of the Chinese characters that tie to fish\, the sea\, and a prosperous New Year. While primarily designed for children ages 7–12\, these workshops are open to all ages. Due to limited capacity\, advanced registration is required. Repeated at 3pm and 4pm. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/chinese-calligraphy-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T200902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200902Z UID:78101-1708200000-1708200000@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Sarah Cabral and Mauro Refosco DESCRIPTION:Sarah Cabral\, originally from southern Brazil\, is a musical force drawing on diverse influences like modern jazz\, avant-garde\, and classical genres. She is currently based in New York City and captivates audiences at notable venues and festivals across the country. Mauro Refosco\, a Grammy-winning percussionist\, began his touring journey as David Byrne’s percussionist. He later joined the innovative ensemble\, The Lounge Lizards\, and founded his own band\, Forró in the Dark\, which has produced four full-length albums. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sarah-cabral-and-mauro-refosco/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T201000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201000Z UID:78102-1708266600-1708266600@downtownny.com SUMMARY:A Poetry Reading in Response to Antisemitism DESCRIPTION:Opportunity to gather in the power and beauty of poetry and the vitality of Jewish life. With our words\, we combat the hate and prejudice so widely directed and expressed against Jewish people\, and speak out against the bigotry and intolerance now rampant. Cultural critic and keynote speaker Ruth Ben-Ghiat\, author of Strongmen: How They Rise\, Why They Succeed\, How They Fall\, will provide historical context for today’s worldwide uptick in antisemitism\, focusing specifically on New York City. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/a-poetry-reading-in-response-to-antisemitism/ LOCATION:Museum of Jewish Heritage CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T201000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201000Z UID:78103-1708340400-1708340400@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Talk: "Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency" DESCRIPTION:Talk highlighting the enslaved community surrounding the first President George Washington and their impact on his life. Repeated at 2pm. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/presidents-day-talk-making-the-image-behind-washington-enslavement-and-the-presidency/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T201001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201001Z UID:78105-1708425000-1708425000@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Mosaics DESCRIPTION:New York’s Art Deco skyscrapers have striking façades and fanciful spires\, but their beauty is on the inside\, too! Many Downtown buildings have mosaic masterpieces that display the opulence of the time they were built. Join us during mid-winter break to learn about the design and the history of one of New York’s most famous mosaic interiors\, One Wall Street’s Red Room. Then\, kids will create their own mosaic masterpieces of colored paper! Children of all ages are welcome. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mid-winter-mosaics-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222523 CREATED:20240129T201200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201200Z UID:78107-1708452000-1708452000@downtownny.com SUMMARY:The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles after 1945 DESCRIPTION:The conventional story of suburbs as bastions of white\, middle-class homeowners no longer describes the suburbs of America’s cities. Today they house a more typical cross-section of the nation – rich\, poor\, Black American\, Latino\, Asian\, immigrant\, the unhoused\, the lavishly housed\, and everyone in between. Nowhere\, writes historian Becky Nicolaides\, are these changes more vivid than in Los Angeles\, where stories of everyday suburban life have taken on new inflections. Join us for a webinar on February 20 at 6pm ET as Nicolaides discusses her new book\, The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles after 1945. Based on a half-century of quantitative data and unpublished oral histories and interviews\, The New Suburbia explores this vital transformation. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-new-suburbia-how-diversity-remade-suburban-life-in-los-angeles-after-1945/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201200Z UID:78108-1708453800-1708453800@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Feminist Press Presents The Weird Sister Collection DESCRIPTION:Join McNally Jackson\, Feminist Press\, and selected contributors to celebrate a new collection of writing for the iconic underground blog Weird Sister. Collecting the best of Weird Sister\, these unapologetic and insightful essays link contemporary feminism to literature and pop culture. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/feminist-press-presents-the-weird-sister-collection/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201201Z UID:78110-1708516800-1708516800@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Print Your Own Valentine's Day Card DESCRIPTION:Hands-on tour that will transport you and your kids into the fascinating world of 19th century sailors. In addition to getting to raise the sail\, the tour will also show the young people in your life how sailors worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing ship—from the captain to the ship’s officers\, cooks\, and crew. On your visit\, you will explore the main deck that features the newly restored forecastle\, where the crew bunked; the galley\, where meals were prepared; the saloon\, which acted as the captain’s living room and the ship’s office in port; and the quarterdeck\, where you can man the helm\, turn the ships wheel\, and learn about the capstan. You will also get a look into the vast cargo hold\, which stored bulk cargo on Wavertree’s many journeys to distant ports around the globe during her 24-year sailing career. Advanced registration is required for sail raising tours as space is limited. All children must be accompanied by an adult; maximum four children per adult. Repeated at 2pm and 4pm. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/print-your-own-valentines-day-card-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201301Z UID:78113-1708524000-1708524000@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Choreography Workshop DESCRIPTION:In this choreography workshop\, Selwyn and her company of dancers will introduce movement motifs. Then\, she will guide students to develop short choreographic studies that explore these motifs and add their own nuance\, musicality\, and point of view. Students will share their creations and collectively explore how these different studies can be combined into different patterns to create a larger work of choreography. Students should come prepared to move\, to be creative\, and to collaborate with one another. If interested\, please email marketing@tribecapac.org. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/amanda-selwyn-dance-theatre-choreography-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201302Z UID:78115-1708628400-1708628400@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Mozart Requiem DESCRIPTION:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition\, Requiem\, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife\, Constanze Mozart\, the ailing composer had come to believe he was writing the piece\, initially commissioned by a German count\, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem was later performed at the funerals and commemorative services of Ludwig van Beethoven\, Joseph Haydn\, and Frédéric Chopin. Centuries later in 1960\, “scraps of paper” containing Mozart’s unrealized ideas were discovered\, prompting new versions of the Requiem. Join us for Robert Levin’s scholarly completion of this celebrated and emotionally stirring choral masterpiece\, featuring Downtown Voices with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mozart-requiem/ LOCATION:Trinity Church CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201402Z UID:78119-1708770600-1708770600@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Global Architecture: Mosques DESCRIPTION:Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more about the features of Islamic architecture and designs that migrated from the mosque\, even into skyscrapers! This year\, in celebration of Black History Month\, we’ll take a closer look at mosques from the North African region. Then we’ll design our own patterned tiles! Recommended for ages 5+. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/global-architecture-mosques/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201403Z UID:78120-1708772400-1708786800@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Black History Month at the African Burial Ground DESCRIPTION:Face painting\, music\, and a reading with author Regina Abraham of her children’s book PIG FOOT MARY: The Saga of Lillian Harris. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/black-history-month-at-the-african-burial-ground-3/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201502Z UID:78122-1708785000-1708785000@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Fyütch DESCRIPTION:A high-energy Hip-Hop dance show for kids about self-love and empowerment. Dance\, learn sign language\, and recite positive affirmations. The show introduces kids to lesser known Black history facts and connects them with cultures other than their own by fostering a fun\, welcoming and affirming environment. Fyütch performs songs and leads interactive discussions based on the topics of identity\, safe spaces\, eco-conscious habits\, and Indigenous Peoples. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fyutch/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201502Z UID:78123-1708801200-1708801200@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Morley Shanti Kamen DESCRIPTION:Morley is a singer\, producer\, composer and educator who weaves the threads of jazz\, soul\, and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor. To date\, Morley has released seven albums and spearheaded the active fundraiser\, Borderless Lullabies. Morley also uses music as a tool for dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution when working with survivors of human trafficking and war. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/morley-shanti-kamen/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201503Z UID:78124-1708803000-1708803000@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Liz Callaway: Broadway and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning Broadway star and recording artist\, Liz Callaway showcases her historic career in “Broadway and Beyond”. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/liz-callaway-broadway-and-beyond/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201503Z UID:78125-1708871400-1708871400@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Poetry of Enslavement and the African Burial Ground DESCRIPTION:Join the Seaport Museum for an enlightening afternoon with esteemed poet David Mills. Together\, we will explore the profound themes of his award-winning book of poems\, Boneyarn\, which is the first book of poetry about the history of slavery in New York City. During the program\, Mills will read a selection of his poems and shed light on the African Burial Ground—the oldest and largest slave cemetery in the United States––which is located just blocks away from the Museum. Operating from 1712 to 1795\, this burial ground is the resting place of 15\,000 enslaved and free Blacks\, along with some Native Americans and impoverished white people. Mills’ groundbreaking work captures the stories of those who worked as cooks\, childhood chimney sweeps\, laborers on the docks near South Street Seaport\, participants in the Revolutionary War\, and individuals who maintained African traditions in burial practices. Don’t miss this unique event where Mills will creatively “excavate” the tragedies and triumphs of New York’s enslaved and free Black community. Advanced registration is suggested for this free event but walkups will be accommodated as possible. A reception with complimentary beverages will follow. Boneyarn will be available for purchase at the event. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/poetry-of-enslavement-and-the-african-burial-ground/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201504Z UID:78126-1708952400-1708952400@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Jazz at One: Roy Hargrove Big Band DESCRIPTION:Weekly jazz series. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/jazz-at-one-roy-hargrove-big-band/ LOCATION:Trinity Church CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201604Z UID:78129-1709038800-1709038800@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Pipes at One: Eddie Zheng DESCRIPTION:Weekly organ music. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/pipes-at-one-eddie-zheng/ LOCATION:Trinity Church CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201705Z UID:78133-1709125200-1709125200@downtownny.com SUMMARY:Bach at One: St. John Passion DESCRIPTION:St. John Passion\, BWV 245 Part 1. “O Mensch\, bewein’ dein’ Sünde groß” from St. Matthew Passion\, BWV 244. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/bach-at-one-st-john-passion/ LOCATION:Trinity Church CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T222524 CREATED:20240129T201706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T201706Z UID:78136-1709229600-1709229600@downtownny.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with Avril Haines and Jeh Johnson DESCRIPTION:The national security challenges facing the United States continue to evolve and expand. To help us understand how the United States intelligence community is meeting these challenges\, we are joined by Director of National Intelligence\, Avril Haines. In conversation with former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary and 9/11 Memorial & Museum Trustee\, Jeh Johnson\, she will discuss today’s evolving threats\, how the U.S. government is adapting to this complexity\, and what lies ahead. URL:https://downtownny.com/event/a-conversation-with-avril-haines-and-jeh-johnson/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR