September 17, 1787 marks the signing of the US Constitution. George Washington wrote a cover letter explaining to the states why they should ratify it. The first printing was in the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser 2 days later. Notably, on display there will be a rare copy of the Constitution, and the United States […]
A recent Associated Press poll reveals that 58% of US adults across both political parties believe that AI will amplify the spread of misinformation in the 2024 presidential election. Despite this widespread distrust, some political candidates have already leveraged deepfake ads in elections, utilizing AI-generated images and text-to-voice converters to craft highly realistic visuals that […]
Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]
British Dependency, hailing from the British Isle of Anguilla, brings its eclectic sound that’s bluesy, soulful, funky, laced with rock & roll, and always rooted in reggae.
Hear Johann Pachelbel’s much-loved Canon in D major the way it was meant to be heard. Presented in its original instrumentation, with three violins, the piece is paired with a lively but oft-forgotten jig the composer wrote to complement it. The evening’s lineup spotlights the canon and includes pieces by Giovanni Gabrieli as well as […]
Innovative coral restoration through the lens of both science and art.
Right from the beginning of his career, Sholem Asch, a yeshiva school dropout from a small Polish village, placed himself at the center of global theatrical culture. His 24 dramas were presented on major stages in multiple languages throughout the world making him one of the most produced Jewish playwrights in history. In Land of […]
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
What is the relationship between architecture and trees? Join us for a guided walking tour of Battery Park City, where we will observe and draw the trees around us. Students will discover the deep connections of trees and wood structures. This fall-themed event will inspire participants of all ages to appreciate the natural world and […]
Special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs hosted by organizations in residence on Governors Island.
Featuring a rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, visitors can expect to find handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, artisanal packaged food, and more.
Enjoy hand puppet shows, music performances, mooncake-making, traditional Han garments, sugar paintings, our new exhibition, and so much more!
Schindler’s Listed tells the story of Mark Biederman’s twenty-year quest to find gold coins which his father’s family buried in their backyard in Poland just prior to being deported by the Nazis to concentration camps. His father survived the war, but died when Mark was a teenager, leaving him only with the knowledge that he […]
The Wild Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Smithsonian Institution, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, the Climate Mental Health Network, New York City Department of Education Office of Sustainability, and the National Wildlife Federation invite you to the Educating for Climate Action Summit during Climate Week NYC. This summit will bring together formal […]
Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.
Livestreamed talk with Tulane professor and author Rob Lalka on his latest book, The Venture Alchemists: How Big Tech Turned Profits Into Power.
Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]
39-minute documentary film “WindShipped,” presented in partnership with Waterfront Alliance and Climate Film Festival. “WindShipped” tells the story of how one man's quixotic dream turned into reality. For the past five years, the schooner Apollonia has been delivering goods up and down the Hudson River by sail, including deliveries to South Street, reminiscent of a […]
Explore Teardrop Park through a naturalist’s lens. Learn about the animals and plants that call the park home, and how climate change impacts all of us, and how we can build a sustainable future together
The Brain Cloud, in their unique way, follows the western swing tradition of combining a vast array of American roots music—ragtime and swing, blues, early country, western cowboy songs, Appalachian fiddling, and Tin Pan Alley standards—into a cohesive and undeniably toe-tapping jam.
Nora Lange presents Us Fools, in conversation with David Wallace-Wells. A tragicomic, intimate American story of two precocious sisters coming of age during the Midwestern farm crisis of the 1980s.
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
Drop into the Children’s Garden after school to see what’s blooming! Explore how gardens make our cities more resilient in the face of climate change. BPCA naturalists will be on hand to answer questions and make discoveries about the creatures that grow, crawl, hop, and fly through the garden.
Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Classic Albums Live has quickly earned a stellar reputation for perfectly recreating classic rock albums in its entirety, reproduced to be as true to the original recording as possible, and without costumes or impersonators. The musicians go to great lengths to faithfully recreate every sound on the […]
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Step dancing is a powerful and mesmerizing art form that can captivate audiences of all ages. The Art Of Stepping will teach the basic fundamentals of step using site words and lower case letters of the alphabet.
Celebrate the rich legacy of Bowne & Co. in new hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish.
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production!
Award-winning South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe opens the Jazz at One season. He has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center and was one of the first male singers to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition.
New York and Hong Kong are dense, intense vertical cities. In this truly international webinar, architects and educators Jason Carlo, a professor of Architecture at the American University of Sharjah, UAE and Christian Lange from the University of Hong Kong, will describe their joint study Cities of Repetition. Their book provides a powerful, comprehensive graphic […]
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
Book talk. In When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, award-winning journalist and author of the widely acclaimed 2019 book, The Plaza, Julie Satow draws on her expert knowledge of New York City history and culture to whisk readers back to a bygone era of innovation and glitz. […]
Considered one of Christianity’s greatest statements of hope, the Magnificat is arguably Bach’s most popular choral work. Combining colorful orchestration with a large choir, the jubilant Magnificat is based on the Canticle of Mary from Luke’s gospel and centers on God’s love for the poor, humble, and oppressed.
Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]
Experience the newest poetry collections from Sophie Cabot Black and Marie Howe through poems that capture visions of the pastoral and glimpses of the quotidian. The evening’s readings and conversation […]
The Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood, which examines recent tall buildings in Mass Timber and proposals for […]
Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and artivist that defines her music as “MMP—Música de Mulher Preta” (Black Woman Music). Her bucolic soaring melodies blend with percussive vocals […]
Join a special adults-only edition of Fresh Prints, presented in collaboration with the Seaport Museum and Downtown Alliance! Explore the Museum’s collection of historic printing equipment, watch the professional designers […]
The Reinterment of the Ancestors will be held in the outdoor memorial on Friday, October 4, 2024, weather permitting.
Join Adam Dalva and Brandon Taylor to discuss the life and work of Karl Ove Knausgaard, in celebration of The Third Realm.
Did you know that we can grow gardens on a skyscraper? It is possible! Join us in an exploration on how architects design green skyscrapers with vertical gardens and green […]
Originally commissioned for a Cycladic island, then restaged in the Tuileries gardens, Greek-born and Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kaklea designed this piece as a response to physical landscape. Consisting of three […]
Anu Sehgal, founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, will kick off the afternoon festivities with an introduction to Navratri, the Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine. We will also […]
The 2024 election affects everyone, on every scale. We know it can be hard to figure out how we as individuals can make concrete, positive change, so we invited a […]
Between 1939 and 1945, Nazi genocide claimed the lives of nearly three hundred thousand people diagnosed with psychiatric illness or cognitive deficiencies. Not until the 1980s would these murders, as […]
Join the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a […]
Violinist Nicholas Pappone, cellist Joseph Staten, and pianist Candace Chien perform as the Trio Portinari in the next installment of Trinity’s popular Sunday Afternoon Music series. Using music to showcase […]
Don’t miss Lance Bryant, a legendary vocalist, saxophonist, and composer, and his 16-piece band, Shout! A long-time collaborator with South African great Abdullah Ibrahim (the pianist known for his anti-apartheid […]
Trinity’s lead organist and prominent early music expert Avi Stein performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in D Minor, accompanied by members of the Trinity Baroque Orchestra. George Frideric Handel’s Concerto […]
Livestreamed. Embark on a captivating live-stream journey through the rich Jewish heritage of Paris, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. Our live-stream tour begins on the historic […]
In his last post as a music director in Leipzig, Bach led a concert series — in a coffeehouse in winter and a beer garden in summer — that featured […]
Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled […]
Film screening and conversation with director Peng Fei Song live online from China after the screening. With unsparing realism, The Taste of Rice Flower portrays the relentless clash between tradition […]
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
Transformative sonic experience featuring emerging artists and performers living and visiting New York rooted in Asian heritage. The performance will be introduced by curators or intellectuals who specialize in theories […]
Experience a new verse translation of the Qur’an that captures the exalted magnificence of the Arabic verses, expressing its original elegance in simple English. This is the first time the […]
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions […]
Hands-on experience in crafting origami bats, and other spooky folded-paper creatures, along with Halloween-themed paper chains. For an extra thrill, skilled Bowne designers will be on hand to guide you […]
Kunqu, one of the oldest and most refined forms of Chinese opera, dates back to the Yuan dynasty and is known for its elegant melodies, poetic lyrics, and graceful performance […]
The Icons of Culture Festival brings audiences into the room with trailblazers in music, comedy, film, sports, and more to talk about pushing boundaries, making a mark, and elevating the […]
Annual design competition that challenges teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The large-scale sculptures are displayed in an exhibition […]
Join McNally Jackson and the literary podcast, Burned by Books, for a live recording of a conversation between Jennifer Egan (The Candy House), Katie Kitamura (Intimacies), Tess Gunty (The Rabbit […]
The Icons of Culture Festival brings audiences into the room with trailblazers in music, comedy, film, sports, and more to talk about pushing boundaries, making a mark, and elevating the […]
How are cities made? A lot of people are involved in making a city, but in this program we will all be architects and engineers! We will discuss the buildings […]
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for honoring our ancestors and remembering those we have lost. Learn about the ofrenda (altar), and take the opportunity […]
Find out what happens behind the scenes when poetry and film meet. Join us for a screening of award-winning short poem films and discussion between filmmakers and poets who’ve collaborated […]
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 […]
Trinity Youth Chorus, Trinity Choral Scholars, and the contemporary orchestra NOVUS perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D Minor, opus 48. The contemplative masterwork is known for its lyrical beauty and […]
Using remote sensing data, including LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and high-resolution satellite imagery, archaeologists are working across scales and mapping sites at levels of detail that once seemed impossible. […]
Jewish Currents senior reporter Alex Kane will host a conversation with journalist Spencer Ackerman, historian Stephen Wertheim, and civil rights leader Maya Berry on foreign policy and the 2024 presidential […]
The Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood, which examines recent tall buildings in Mass Timber and proposals for […]
This free open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that […]
Self-destruction and self-creation in the work of Dorothy Parker, Djuna Barnes, and Caroline Blackwood. Join Sloane Crosley, Merve Emre, Heidi Julavits, and the staff of McNally Editions as a glass […]
Poets House is excited to relaunch one of our most beloved series, Passwords, which invites poets to reflect on the work and impact of other poets. Richard Hell and Janaka […]
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions […]
Aya Aziz is a composer, playwright, and performer. She created the award-winning musical “Eh Dah? Questions for my Father” (Next Door at NYTW) a “musically adventurous” (NYTimes) story about belonging […]
Art Spiegelman in conversation with Françoise Mouly.
Malini & Ensemble invite you on a journey through the vibrant world of Indian classical dance and music. The group presents Bharatanatyam dance and its sister art form, Carnatic music. […]
On November 9, 2024, a special commemorative event will take place at China Institute in to honor the life and legacy of Peipei Cheng, a pioneering martial arts actress who […]
Alt-pop duo Beau, comprised of Heather Goldin and Emma Jenney, are the amalgam of all that the artistic community has to offer. From punk rock to folk, to modern pop, […]
As thousands of first responders mobilized on the ground in response to the attacks on 9/11, fighter pilots took to the nation's skies. In this moment of unprecedented crisis, United […]
In this lecture, join author, photographer, and licensed NYC sightseeing guide Tommy Silk as he discusses how he decided on the 120 buildings that constitute the hidden landmarks of the […]
Book reading by author Tessa Wegert.
Modern Chinese Architecture: 180 Years tells the dramatic story of the transformation of Chinese architecture from a predominantly modular, timber-frame, single-story building system with ceramic tile roofs of anonymous, local […]
Reinhold Kulle seemed like the perfect school employee. But in 1982, as his retirement neared, his long-concealed secret came to light. The chief custodian at Oak Park and River Forest […]
Anne Berest's The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignant tale of […]
Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in […]
With bold, witty lyricism that brings you to that liminal space between laughter and tears, Theo Kandel has been described as “a modern-day James Taylor, albeit slightly scruffier and a […]
The second installment of the Divine Muse series features Charles Gounod’s deeply moving but infrequently performed St. Cecilia Mass. Trinity’s adaptation replaces the rare string octobass (there’s only one performing […]
Engage with new poems on feminism and humanity from lauded poets Joan Larkin and Alicia Ostriker.
Escaflowne, an innovative electronic music producer and DJ based in Brooklyn with roots in the Bay Area and Austin, is renowned for his genre-defying approach. Seamlessly fusing elements of house, […]
Marco Foster is a recording artist based in Brooklyn, New York, who has found a musical home reinventing classic songs of the past for a modern world. Having performed at […]
Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be […]
It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Join us to learn about the artistic side of architecture as we discuss sketches, renderings, and all the art architects make […]
An interactive program of family friendly music from the Great American Songbook and more. Mariella Price is an award-winning songwriter and vocalist. She has been featured on Sesame Street seasons […]
Stephan Said is an internationally acclaimed musician, writer and activist, and the host/cofounder of borderless, a global movement, docuseries, and platform promoting a pop-culture revolution for a better world. His […]
Based on true events, this uplifting musical about family, courage, hope, and never forgetting our past tells the story of an aging Holocaust Survivor who speaks to a young American […]
On Sunday, March 20, 1911, children playing in a cave near Kiev made a gruesome discovery: the blood-soaked body of a partially clad boy. After right-wing groups asserted that the […]
Discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
Book reading by author Michael Idov.
In 1965, the 47-story and 623ft/190m Place Victoria in Montreal’s financial district, also known as the Stock Exchange Tower or Tour de la Bourse, surpassed Chicago’s 1000 Lake Shore Plaza […]
Celebrate The Book of Eve (Deep Vellum, 2023) a feminist twist on the Book of Genesis, by Mexican poet Carmen Boullosa. She is joined in conversation by translator Samantha Schnee […]
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present free performances from the college’s music as well as speech, communication, and theatre arts departments as part of our afternoon […]
Award-winning photographer Joe McNally’s "Faces of Ground Zero: Portraits of the Heroes of September 11, 2001" is comprised of 246 large-scale polaroids featuring individuals who responded to 9/11 and contributed […]
BMCC Theater presents “Almost, Maine,” written by acclaimed playwright John Cariani and directed by Jonny Maldonado. Presented by BMCC’s Speech, Communication, and Theater Department, the production will feature a series […]
Book reading by author Joyce Carol Oates.
A masterly crafted and haunting tale of survival, longing, and empathy, set during the Spanish Civil War.
Special two episode screening of the new upcoming TV show, The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke, with host and Executive Producer, Amanda Eke. Embark on a poetic excavation unearthing parallels […]
The Divine Muse series culminates on the eve of Saint Cecilia’s Feast Day, with two master works inspired by the patron saint of music: George Frideric Handel’s Ode for St. […]
Adapted from Sandra Schulberg’s monograph, Filmmakers for the Prosecution retraces the hunt for film evidence that could convict the Nazis at the Nuremberg Trial. The searchers were two sons of […]
Chris Hierro and Katya Diaz met while both were accompanying Alejandro Sanz on his 2021 tour. Their chemistry was undeniable, leading to the formation of the duo who went on […]
Experience four ticketed performances of The Nutcracker set to Tchaikovsky’s cherished score in Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by long-time New York Theatre Ballet choreographer, Keith Michael. Advanced […]
Celebrate John Shoptaw‘s collection Near-Earth Object (Unbound Edition Press, 2024) with readings and a conversation between Shoptaw and Jenny Odell.
In Jewish tradition, holidays are a time for family and feasting, and for Joan Nathan, nothing embodies the holiday spirit more than cooking delicious festive favorites with friends and loved […]
Author Mirabai Starr will share wisdom from her new book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, which challenges readers to discover the extraordinary in the everyday. Grounded in lessons […]
Popular belief holds that the various ethnic groups that emigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century regarded one another with open hostility, fiercely competing for […]
Blind Spot is the first film to document both the antisemitism that existed on American campuses long before October 7 and how it led to the explosion of virulent and […]
Evacuation Day marked the final British evacuation from New York City in 1783, after seven years of occupation. The evening culminated in a festive dinner given by Governor George Clinton, […]
Hithla, which means “dance” in the Chickasaw language, is comprised of members of the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, and Creek Nations. The troupe is dedicated to preserving their culture and educating […]
Have you ever wondered how concrete buildings are made? Join us for a read aloud of Larissa Theule’s Concrete: From the Ground Up and a child-friendly lesson on what concrete […]
Celebrate the rich legacy of Bowne & Co. in new hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your […]
The rescue network known as the Kindertransport saved the lives of nearly 10,000 children between the years of 1938 and 1940 by transporting them from Nazi Germany to England. This […]
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 […]
This presentation explores Elon Magazine, a work of design anthropology that uses parody to explore the celebrity and cultural milieu of Elon Musk. While the magazine is comprised of writing […]
Damion Searls presents his translation of Overstaying by Ariane Koch, with Emma Ramadan. Winner of the most prestigious German prize for debut fiction, Swiss playwright and visual artist Ariane Koch’s […]
In The Architecture of Urbanity (Princeton University Press, 2024) leading architect Vishaan Chakrabarti asks, how can housing design be part of the solution to our global problems rather than exacerbate […]
Lively performances by Gotham Dance, Big Apple Chorus, Brooklyn United Drumline, and Carolina Rial, with surprise appearances adding to the magic. The evening culminates at 7 PM with the dazzling […]
After the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933, the Associated Press (AP) brought news about life under the Third Reich to tens of millions of American readers. The […]
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. From noon to 2pm today, hear live music from New York Collective featuring Alphonso Horne and enjoy free refreshments […]
Philippe Petit reflects on the World Trade Center, his iconic performance, and its legacy half a century later.
Join Aperture and McNally Jackson for a conversation between artist Diana Markosian and author Coco Mellors to celebrate the launch of Markosian’s most recent publication, Father (Aperture, 2024), an intimate […]
On July 30, 1902, tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of New York’s Lower East Side to bid farewell to the city’s chief rabbi, the eminent Talmudist Jacob […]
This free open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that […]
Join Dr. Alok Aggarwal as he discusses the science behind the mystical and magical world of Artificial Intelligence and his new book The Fourth Industrial Revolution & 100 Years of […]
Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s new book Long Island Compromise spans the entirety of one family’s history, winding through decades and generations, all the way to the outrageous present, and confronting the mainstays […]
Students will learn accessible approaches to making editions of their own designs. We will explore frottage (wax rubbings), monoprint, paste papers, collagraph (collage printing), styrograph dry point, eraser stamps, etc. […]
An evening featuring a range of brilliant minds from NYC's poetry scene. The title for this new monthly series comes from Herman Melville’s poem “Art”. Poetry, wine, and the sea […]
Meet the artists in residence at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Center's building on Governors Island.
Tour of the Island’s 3,000+ trees. Learn about how we care for our canopy year-round, discover the most common trees on the Island, and gain some common tree ID tips. […]
In an era of deepening globalization and multicultural integration, Chinese-language literature serves not only as a rich carrier of Chinese cultural heritage but also as a vital bridge connecting diverse […]
Writing workshops, panel discussions, presentations, book signings, and more.
On December 4, 1783, George Washington and his officers met at Fraunces Tavern to say an emotional farewell. Join us in the room where it happened for a special reenactment […]
Clement Clarke Moore is known the world over for his masterpiece of juvenile fiction, Twas the Night Before Christmas — less well-known is Moore's own life story and the involvement […]
The Nobel Prize winner Elias Canetti all his life declared himself a “mortal enemy” of death—and here, in English at last, is his landmark book on the subject. The Book […]
A simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger, Things Fall Apart is written with remarkable economy and subtle irony. Uniquely and richly African, […]
The Museum’s online series The Modern Concrete Skyscraper continues with a look back into the early 20th century with a talk by structural engineer and historian Tyler Sprague on the […]
Read and discuss The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya. Stop by the New Amsterdam library to pick up a copy. In case of extreme weather, meet at the New Amsterdam Library.
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. Today from noon to 2pm, enjoy live music from New York Collective featuring Gina Soto and free refreshments from […]
Conversation with Joseph Nye, acclaimed author of Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics and one of the foremost thinkers on international relations. In today’s era of escalating […]
Financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources and learning activities to educate and create […]
Join us to analyze and discuss this early 20th century memoir that speaks so well to our contemporary socio-political malaise like no other.
Former students, musicians, and scholars talk about the impact of 9/11 on college students and the jazz community.
Join Chukwudi Iwuji, acclaimed stage and screen actor, for a reading to mark the centenary of James Baldwin. Iwuji, who has been immersed in Baldwin’s work as part of a […]
Reinhold Kulle seemed like the perfect school employee. But in 1982, as his retirement neared, his long-concealed secret came to light. The chief custodian at Oak Park and River Forest […]
Trinity’s unique Messiah is distinctly modern yet authentically performed on period instruments in a sacred and acoustically rich space. This year’s oratorio is led by acclaimed British conductor and Baroque […]
A simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger, Things Fall Apart is written with remarkable economy and subtle irony. Uniquely and richly African, […]
Join Eleanor Reissa, author/actress/singer/director with Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek as they discuss the progress of her new work, currently titled: The Journey Continues. As part of the Folksbiene’s continued interest […]
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions […]
Mandarin stand-up comedy show, social games, a live band performance, and fantastic giveaways. Plus, enjoy complimentary food and drinks throughout the evening!
For nearly 2,000 years, Chinese people has transformed the act of writing characters into the art of calligraphy, a unique practice elevating the practicality of writing characters into an exceptional […]
Making holiday cards can be a fun way to celebrate the jolly season and show appreciation for our loved ones. Let’s be merry together and use skyscrapers to express our […]
Opening of the 29th Poets House Showcase, a literary exhibition and reading series that captures the breadth of contemporary poetry publishing. Delve into landmark collections with Wo Chan, Erika Meitner, […]
Bonded by an uncommon blend of instruments and vocals, Charles Yang (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass), defy conventions with genre-bending excellence, pushing creative boundaries and leaving […]
The 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count — the nation’s longest-running Community-Science bird project — will soon be underway nationwide, and in all five boroughs of New York City. Anyone can participate, even beginner […]
Embrace the spirit of the season with art, music, warmth and community. Enjoy lunchtime and early evening events with live klezmer band performances accompanied by a therapeutic art-making activity.
One of alt-culture’s boldest creators, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, How to Talk to Girls at Parties), celebrates Bowie’s iconic career in a one-of-a-kind evening of […]
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. Today from noon to 2pm, enjoy live music from New York Collective featuring Svetlana Shmulyian and free refreshments from […]
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage in celebrating Hanukkah! Grab some kosher Chinese food, compete in a dreidel tournament, and play Hanukkah-themed bingo while watching classic Hanukkah TV episodes – […]
Snow Queen is a classic fairytale transformed into an exquisite ballet about love and friendship, and how the warmth of a friend’s devoted heart removes the spell of a wicked […]
Hailing from Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay) Nunavut, Tagaq stands as a true original disruptor in today’s music scene with a fierce commitment to addressing seismic social, political, and environmental issues. Her […]
One of alt-culture’s boldest creators, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, How to Talk to Girls at Parties), celebrates Bowie’s iconic career in a one-of-a-kind evening of […]
Currently celebrating its 20th season, Trinity Youth Chorus brings together talented young people ages 5 to 18 from across New York City for musical training, performance opportunities, and mentorship. An […]
Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be […]
Experience Pinderhughes’ stirring melodies and powerful storytelling as he performs selections from his latest album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears.
Discuss a wide range of poetry from classics to contemporary, with a welcoming approach to all perspectives, interpretations and ways of reading. The selection for December is Joy Harjo's Conflict […]
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to […]
Trinity’s holiday extravaganza of carols and other festive works features the combined power of all Trinity’s vocal groups — Trinity Choir, St. Paul’s Chapel Choir, and Downtown Voices — in […]
Join Britton & The Sting for Re:member, an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and connection. Re:member collides funk, gospel, rock, mesmerizing melody and personal testimony to guide you back to […]
Dream of the Red Chamber is a masterpiece of Chinese literature, celebrated for its profound exploration of human nature, society, and fate. Through the lens of the rise and fall […]
Family-friendly holiday celebration, which will include face painting, popcorn, chocolate and other traditional treats, and a musical performance by the FiDi Hebrew School. The pinnacle of the afternoon will be […]
Let your creativity fly at the Seaport Museum by making your own signal flag swags. For centuries, flags were the only form of communication between ships at sea, and between […]
Enjoy Three Kings Day traditions with live music, poets, and an open mic for guest poets from the audience. Learn how children in Puerto Rico leave a box with hay […]
Longtime friends and fellow artists pay tribute to the life and work of David Shapiro. With Elaine Equi, Mohammed Fairouz, Kate Farrell, Joanna Fuhrman, Jim Jarmusch, Rodger Kamenetz, Phil Kline, […]
Online lecture. Emily Hahn (1905–1997), known as Xiang Meili in Chinese, was a lifelong columnist for The New Yorker and one of the most prolific and adventurous writers of the […]
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 […]