In coordination with “Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark,” a special exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage highlighting the remarkable story of the rescue of Danish Jews during the Holocaust, the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra presents a program of musical works that speaks to courage, compassion, and bravery through the ages. This special concert will […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for an all female evening of stand-up comedy with NY Laughs featuring DJ Susan Z. Anthony. This unique non-profit seeks to enrich lives, build community, and inspire audiences through humor. Some content may not be appropriate for young children. Recommended for teens and adults.
Canadian-born, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and musician Miranda Joan is currently on tour with The Killers and fresh from performances this summer with Kylie Minogue. Miranda co-hosts and co-founded Femme Jam (NYC’s first all-female led jam session); a community initiative to create a womxn-led space with an emphasis on female musicians that fosters inclusivity.
Rosie Revere is a kid engineer who uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? Join us for a read-aloud of Andrea […]
Begin the Holi celebration with a family-friendly book reading and a captivating talk on the traditional foods of Holi by Priya Krishna, an award-winning food reporter for The New York […]
Colorful puppets. Dances. Drummers. Delicious food and powder play. Thhe Seaport in partnership with The Culture Tree and the South Street Seaport Museum invite you to join the celebration of […]
A meticulous melodist and virtuosic player of various string instruments, JC Maillard is a Caribbean born, colorful musician and singer.
Celebration of Persian heritage and culture during Purim and Nowruz. This day long festival will feature Persian music, food, and games and also include a performance by pianist and composer […]
Join Downtown Voices and Stephen Sands, conductor for Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Works include Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei and other improvisations.
Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
As early as 1934, Arthur Szyk told the American press: “An artist, and especially a Jewish artist, cannot be neutral in these times… Our life is involved in a terrible […]
Join authors Reid Hoffman and Nicholas B. Dirks in conversation about innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in Higher Education—including the potential of AI, especially the powerful large language models […]
DJ RAQX is a DJ, event producer, and educator from New York with Puerto Rican and German roots. Her music selection is heavily influenced by her hybrid cultures playing vinyl […]
mmersive 3-hour program, from 12–3pm, where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish. In this workshop, you get to set type from the Museum’s collection of historic fonts, mix ink, cut paper, and print a bespoke edition of 35 notecards using a 19th century […]
Join BPCA naturalists to learn more about the New York State Birding Trail, and look for birds that live in Lower Manhattan as well as those that are migrating through.
An array of wedding customs honor pivotal events and teachings that have shaped Judaism and Jewish history: many important traditions are reserved for women specifically. Join the Museum for an inside look at Jewish women’s marriage customs through objects in our Permanent Collection, in a lecture led by Chaskel Tydor Curatorial Intern Allison Ruman, followed […]
Celebrate the launch of Laura Newbern’s A Night in the Country with readings from Carlie Hoffman, Miller Oberman, Martha Rhodes, and Laura Newbern.
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 & Co., […]
Nightwork is a Miami-native, now NYC-based DJ. Their sound ranges from downtempo to classic deep house to heart-pumping trance, always delivering atmosphere and undeniable groove.
Lily Meyer presents Short War, in conversation with Jennifer Wilson. Told in three distinct voices, Short War brings together a rapturous teenage love story set in Chile, the hunt for the author of an eye-opening literary detective story, and a complex reckoning with American political intervention in South America.
This in-person session will give attendees the opportunity to meet Irvin Ungar in-person and discuss Arthur Szyk and the class as a whole in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
Since the normalization of US-China bilateral relationship 45 years ago, educational exchanges have brought many benefits to both countries. Even though the pandemic and geopolitical tensions have significantly hindered two-way exchanges during the last three years, the overall environment is improving. Last November, leaders of both countries reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting people-to-people exchange […]
Rebecca McCartney is a born and raised New Yorker who makes her life as an indie soul singer songwriter.
Discussion of the ethical challenges of space travel and settlement—and Nesvold’s new book, Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space. Beyond the technical aspects of mastering our journey into space, astrophysicist and space ethicist Erika Nesvold embarks on a thought-provoking exploration of the ethical complexities—from environmental concerns to labor rights—of human persistence […]
Two runs around Governors Island.
How has the Manhattan skyline changed over time? In the year 2000, the Twin Towers and the Empire State Building crowned the downtown and midtown skyline. But today many new skyscrapers add their dazzle. After a read aloud of the 3D book New York City by Paula Hannigan, kids will learn about the evolution of […]
Join the Seaport Museum and the schooner Grain de Sail for an engaging two-part tour that will showcase the past and present of transporting cargo under sail. At Pier 17, come aboard the first modern cargo schooner in the world to see how Grain de Sail offers a sustainable alternative to shipping organic goods internationally. […]
Conversation with author Yan Geling about her new book, “Milati,” which unfolds in the early 1980s in China, capturing a pivotal moment in the life of a twenty-year-old woman name Milati.
An afternoon of exceptional poetry presented by Voices of Poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. This event features acclaimed poets Antoinette Brim-Bell, Poet Laureate of Connecticut; Chard DeNiord, Poet Laureate of Vermont; Patricia Spears Jones, Poet Laureate of New York; and Molly Peacock, former President of the Poetry Society of America.
Lauraliz Morales and Horacio Martinez’s music is a tribute to the Andean Mountains, with melodies reflecting nature’s elements and food from the Andes Mountains. The guitar’s sway and percussion’s beat evoke rolling hills and raindrops, while traditional instruments like the kalimba, charango, zampoña, and quena add an organic touch, transporting listeners to the mountains and […]
Originally from Brazil, Alici is a New York-based artist trying to mix the classic Bossa Nova with a new modern sound. Having been raised on the vinyl of Gal Costa, Tim Maia, Evinha and then Sade, she is now creating a new sound.
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 local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]
This afternoon’s performance features Cassandra Douglas, soprano, accompanied by Leesa Dahl, piano, featuring works by Margaret Bonds, Claude Debussy, Gabriel Faure, George Gershwin, G.F. Handel, Undine Smith Moore, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Francesco Paolo Tosti and more. Reception to follow.
Martha Washington’s worst memory was the death of her husband. Her second worst was Thomas Jefferson’s awkward visit to pay his respects subsequently. Indeed, by the time George Washington had died in 1799, the two founders were estranged. But that estrangement has obscured the fact that for most of their thirty-year acquaintance they enjoyed a […]
This four-part lecture series by Szyk scholar Irvin Ungar will explore how and why Szyk is the artist of and for the Jewish people, and the ways his art and spirit remain eternal in the service of mankind. Arthur Szyk's Haggadah was not only the most expensive new book in the world upon publication in […]
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.
Reading. Jen Silverman presents There's Going to Be Trouble. A woman is pulled into a love affair with a radical activist, unknowingly echoing her family’s dangerous past and risking the […]
J. S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 G. F. Handel: Concerto Grosso in G Major, Op 6, No. 1, HWV 319. The Choir of Trinity […]
Learn to manage the health of your vegetable garden soil through a deeper understanding of its composition and biology. Our Urban Farming 101 series is geared toward those with little […]
Cookbook authors and editors Olga Massov and Sanaë Lemoine present Hot Sheet, in conversation with Cheryl Pearl Sucher. Transform everyday meals into extraordinary ones, with more than 100 recipes harnessing […]
Join the Seaport Museum and Ross Perlin, linguist and co-director of the non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, for a unique look at the linguistic diversity of New York City as explored […]
This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. In celebration of Earth Month, the Long Weekend (1978, Colin Eggleston) tells the story of […]
Since 1985, the Whiting Awards have been given annually to ten of the most promising emerging writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Hear the 2024 winners read from their […]
How can we hold onto each other with joy, even in the face of inevitable loss? Each day for 18 years, Jamie Livingston documented his life by taking a single […]
Commemoration of the founding of New York City’s (and North America’s) first temple. On the seventh day of Passover April 8, 1730 the nascent Jewish community of New York City consecrated the Mill Street Synagogue at what today is 26 South William Street. Congregation Shearith Israel which was has long since moved to the Upper […]
Picture Book Launch: Brooke Bourgeois presents Penelope's Balloons, in conversation with Claire Tattersefield. From a dynamic debut creator, here is a charming and endearing story about an elephant’s quest for acceptance—destined to become a modern classic.
Learn to manage the health of your vegetable garden soil through a deeper understanding of its composition and biology. Our Urban Farming 101 series is geared toward those with little to no experience. RSVP is required.
Award-winning author Leila Philip will lead a talk focusing on her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America," which investigates the fascinating role that beavers had in the history of Manahatta and their enduring contributions to the past, present, and future of New York Harbor.
Born into a family of traditional African jalis (musician-historians), Salieu Suso began training on the 21-stringed kora at the age of 8 and began his professional career by the age of fifteen. He has performed widely throughout the U.S., Africa, and Europe and is known for his diverse range of musical collaborations. In 2003 he […]
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
Present on the 1807 Commissioners’ map emerging from a country road, then in the proposed grid plan of 1811 as one of the major boulevards, Fifth Avenue by the end of the 19th century had become synonymous with a lavish fashionable life, grand mansions, and services catering to the wealthy.
Join Nobel Prize-winning author Venki Ramakrishnan and Titia de Lange, Director of the Anderson Center for Cancer Research at The Rockefeller University in a discussion that will unveil the strides science has made in understanding aging and longevity—and Ramakrishnan’s new book, Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality. Unraveling […]
J. S. Bach: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106. Nicolaus Bruhns: Paratum cor meum and Prelude in G Major. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present free performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments each month on our Lobby Stage. Performances will feature the college’s extraordinarily talented students showcasing a wide variety of contemporary and original material.
Callie Siskel presents Two Minds, in conversation with Paul Tran. In a piercing and beautiful elegy for the poet’s father, this debut volume investigates the enduring pain and transformative potential of grief.
J. S. Bach: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106. Nicolaus Bruhns: Paratum cor meum and Prelude in G Major. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ
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 […]
Governors Island’s third annual Earth Day celebration will celebrate the power of native plants through free educational activities and workshops for all ages, guided tours through the Island’s open space, a participatory mural inspired by the relationship between milkweed and Monarch butterflies, Governors Island Nature activities, and volunteer stewardship projects. The festivities will also include […]
Birds and beasts above! Join us to discover the animal world that decorates some of New York City skyscrapers, from the dog’s heads and pelicans that ornament the Woolworth Building to the eagle head “gargoyles” on the Chrysler Building. After a slideshow, we’ll design our own animal additions to some of the city’s iconic buildings! […]
Let the kids loose to build and create with recycled moving boxes and other recycled materials. Open their eyes to the wonderful world of plants. This afternoon of Earth Day-inspired crafts, activities, demos, and a Magic Show will plant the seeds for environmental awareness
Learn about flowering plants indigenous to the Americas, their different uses, and the significance behind them with Native artists Jennifer Younger (Tlingit) and Neebinnaukzhik Southall (Chippewas of Rama First Nation). Drawing inspiration from her Tlingit cultural traditions such as weaving and formline designs, Younger crafts each of her jewelry pieces to be one-of-a-kind. Southall is […]
Gabriel Meyer leads an interactive, fun, and playful journey for the whole family, through song, movement, and story. He will be joined by guest musician, Horacio Martinez, for an afternoon of spontaneous community.
The film Sight, starring Greg Kinnear, is based on Dr. Ming Wang’s autobiography, From Darkness to Sight, chronicling his journey from childhood in Hangzhou, China, where the dream of becoming a physician was delayed by the challenges of the Cultural Revolution.
The power of women in mythology has been felt since the dawn of time. Three early music singers will each embody the story of a timeless icon taken from Greek, Jewish, and Hindu traditions, with corresponding music written during the medieval era, the French Baroque period, and the present day. Highlights include a world premiere […]
Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. invite you to gather with them to commemorate the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. At this commemoration, they will also honor the winner of the Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award, presented annually to the author of the […]
Do you know your skyscrapers? Join us to play Skyscraper Monopoly and learn about the buildings in our exhibition. We’ll challenge teams of young learners on their knowledge of some […]
Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156. Sehet, wir geh'n hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ.
Argentinean born artist Sol Liebeskind started her musical journey in 2009. She remains one of the most influential artists in the Jazz/ Soul scene in Buenos Aires and has participated multiple times in the Buenos Aires International Jazz Festival (2011, 2014, 2015).
Late Night legend David Letterman brings his trademark dry humor, irreverence, and sincere curiosity to PAC NYC for an unforgettable evening of conversation with rock climbing phenom, Alex Honnold.
Monika Linkyte is one of the most popular Lithuanian singers. Her hit “Po Dangum” and the album Walk with Me showcase her emotional and powerful music style.
Twenty years removed from childhood fame as Little Viktor in 1998’s indie hit Smoke Signals, Cody Lightning (Cree) has been forced to move home to his reserve in northern Alberta. He still believes himself to be famous, even though the only parts he gets these days are dubious. When Cody learns his wife and kids […]
Immersive 3-hour program, from 12–3pm, where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish. In this workshop, you get to set type from the Museum’s collection of historic fonts, mix ink, cut paper, and print a bespoke edition of 35 notecards using a 19th century […]
Annabelle Kline is a music curator and founder of the Catch the entertainer New York Magazine calls “The countrified king of our children’s entertainment circuit.” Hopalong Andrew’s high-spirited concerts incorporate cowboy songs celebrating city life, spinning lassos, and humorous hijinx. “That Good Sh*t”. Whether she’s interviewing artists, producing live shows, or DJing, she focuses on […]
Walk or run a path inspired by the one first responders took on 9/11 and in its aftermath. Revenue supports the Museum & Memorial mission
Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a recurring maritime-themed book club! You can find information on upcoming book selections below. Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed by our shared love of literature, history, and preservation. Our literary selections will be announced one month in advance.
Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided; artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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 […]
Conversation with Tony award and Grammy award winner David Henry Hwang; Chay Yew; and Carolyn Kuan about the powerful opera commemorating a soldier’s racially charged tragedy.
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 […]
Professor Rabea Benhalim will present on the comparative features of Jewish and Islamic law. She will discuss the historical relationship of Jewish and Islamic legal scholars, the shared features of each religious legal system, and the continued development of each within the modern, American context.
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 & Co., […]
Almost three years after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the current state of al-Qaeda looms large. According to a recent United Nations report, key al-Qaeda allies have since consolidated power in Afghanistan, providing the group with favorable conditions to evolve. Defense policy researcher and counterterrorism expert, Sara Harmouch, argues “dispelling myths of its […]
“The Downtown Beats” is Church Street School for Music and Art’s free adult chorus in Battery Park City. For over ten years this chorus has welcomed all those that love to sing, regardless of experience, to join in the fun and community. Now around 20 members strong, The Downtown Beats regularly perform in recitals and […]
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra present Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, a monumental masterpiece dedicated to Mary and considered one of the greatest works of sacred music ever written.
Established & emerging artists to create wonderous works of light-based art installations for all New Yorkers to enjoy. Projection mapping, interactive pieces, live performances and much more. Headphones are free; ID is required. RSVP.
Adrianna Mateo is a solo violinist, pop singer-songwriter, and actress known for her depth, nuance, and appeal to both commercial and classical audiences.
Sophie Ratcliffe presents her new book Loss, A Love Story: Imagined Histories and Brief Encounters, and Adam Gopnik presents his new book All That Happiness Is.
A playful, poetic look at the aspirations and inner fire that fuel all who've ever landed on New York's shores. It follows three ambitious New Netherlanders recently arrived to the original Dutch settlement; a waterlogged newcomer washed ashore, searching for purpose and footing on this unfamiliar island; and a gaggle of competing city officials each […]
Marvelous hats. Fabulous frocks, summer suits and mint juleps. Saturday, May 4 is Kentucky Derby Day and we’re celebrating the race and all its pomp and circumstance with lively parties across the Seaport.
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.
Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. From 12–2pm you are invited to stop by Bowne & Co. to see the Seaport Museum’s working collection in action and to try printing your card. While you’re at the […]
Watch the gripping and emotional tale of an Alaska Native family’s struggle to recover from animal activists’ online assaults against their teenage son, the youngest person to ever harpoon a whale for his village. Co-director Pete Chelkowski in attendance for post-screening discussion and Q & A.
With an ethereal voice that effortlessly bridges cultures and a touring career spanning three continents, Mafalda Minnozzi masterfully unites the rich tapestries of Italian, Brazilian, French, and American musical traditions.
Margaritas. Mariachi music. More margaritas. Savor the flavors and festive energy of Cinco de Mayo at the Seaport.
Don’t miss the 6th Annual New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K! This race around Governors Island benefits the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School (located on Governors Island) and its programs working to restore the waters of New York Harbor, and training the next generation of pilots, divers, engineers, marine technicians, climate change specialists and […]
Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.
This workshop series will teach basic cyanotype printing on paper and fabric, featuring plants and natural pigments cultivated at Earth Matter Soil Start Farms’ Heritage Beds.
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 local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]
Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. He is perhaps best known for helming iconic Cuban ensemble Irakere (1973–2005). In a career spanning more than 60 years, Valdés has distilled elements of the Afro-Cuban music tradition, jazz, classical music, rock, and more into a deeply personal […]
Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required, please email: [email protected].
Award-winning Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger delivers a groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom and reveals the astonishing capabilities of the green life all around us.
Evening with acclaimed artist Yang Yongliang. In this special talk, the artist will delve into the inspirations and techniques behind his innovative works. Yongliang is renowned for his digital collages […]
Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist.
A timeless comedy of manners—refreshing as a summer breeze and bracing as the British seaside—about a generation of young women facing the seismic changes brought on by war and dreaming […]
Join RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 breakout star Plasma for nautical-themed musical numbers celebrating Broadway icons Barbra Streisand and Patti LuPone, such as a fully staged production number of “Anything […]
Between the 1880s and 1920s, Yiddish-language newspapers rose from obscurity to become successful institutions integral to American Jewish life. In A Revolution in Type, Ayelet Brinn argues that women were […]
Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive […]
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 […]
o celebrate the launch of her fourth collection of poems, Catherine Barnett has invited novelist Garth Greenwell and actor Dianne Wiest to share the texts that have kept them company […]
SANTOL33, a dance-oriented project by Filipino multimedia artist, experience designer, and producer @_plygid_, weaves a fluid tapestry of reclaimed lost rhythms, blending hardgroove techno, electro, and resonant frequencies with diasporic […]
Nebulous is a traditional string quartet in its instrumentation, but with a sound far from ordinary. They embody the music they play, often creating arrangements and compositions from an improvisational […]
We’ve all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea about the widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism. Filmed in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, […]
The Harlem Chamber Players is an ethnically diverse collective of professional musicians dedicated to bringing high caliber, affordable, accessible live music to people in the Harlem community and beyond.
A playful, poetic look at the aspirations and inner fire that fuel all who've ever landed on New York's shores. It follows three ambitious New Netherlanders recently arrived to 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 […]
Skyscrapers made of wood? Join us for a family program built on our new exhibition, Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood. Learn about how high-rise buildings have been […]
For fans of Regina Spektor, Joni Mitchell, and honest, classic songwriting, a night with Juliet is guaranteed to leave you feeling warm, uplifted, and a little more connected.
The New York Premiere of a soaring new opera based on a powerful true story. On October 3, 2011, Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in a guard […]
Explore your roots at this Museum-wide festival. Enjoy music performances, lectures on genealogy and the history of immigration to the United States, workshops on intergenerational storytelling, family activities, and there […]
Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.
Multi-part event with author Anu Sehgal, as she presents her latest children's book, I am a Lotus. This book is designed for families with children aged 3–10, offering an exploration […]
Delve into the captivating journey of the Statue of Liberty from Lorient, France, to her iconic home in New York. Christophe Cérino, a maritime historian from the University of Southern […]
NOVUS NY presents a special program of innovative works that challenged the musical traditions of their time: Anton Webern's Langsamer Satz, Igor Stravinsky's Three Pieces for String Quartet, K019, and […]
Rare opportunity to hear composer/conductor Tan Dun perform new musical pieces with the Dunhuang Ancient Music Ensemble. Tan Dun will discuss his creative process and inspirations throughout the program. Tan […]
Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required, […]
What did “the pursuit of happiness” mean to our nation’s founders and how did that famous phrase become the foundation of our democracy? The Declaration of Independence identifies “the pursuit […]
“There is something valuable about wanting the small world around you to know how richly you are being moved, so that maybe some total stranger might encounter your stomp, your […]
Facing the harrowing task of rebuilding a life in the wake of the Holocaust, many Jewish survivors, community and religious leaders, and Allied soldiers viewed marriage between Jewish women and […]
Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive […]
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 […]
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present free performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments each month on our Lobby Stage. Performances will feature the college’s extraordinarily talented students showcasing a wide variety of contemporary and original material.
Little Seed is an experimental memoir that braids together the narrative of the author's relationship with her brother and family with a deeply personal field guide to ferns.
Quantreau is a DJ, producer, and co-founder of the Fortune Signal record label. His DJ sets effortlessly straddle deep, soulful, ravey, broken beat, and bass-heavy sounds.
Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist.
The formative film series highlights heartfelt and nostalgic coming of age stories. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screening. In Kes (1969, Ken Loach), a working-class English boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet kestrel.
Weigian Shan will share his profound insights into the fabric of China’s economy with a special focus on its housing market, current trends, and future outlook. He will provide an analysis enriched by his first-hand experiences, discussing not only China’s domestic economic policies but also the delicate interplay between the world’s two largest economies.
Step into a gripping narrative of maritime history with best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin as he unveils a true story of resilience, treachery, and survival at the edge of the world.
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.
This year’s family festival celebrates all things Hawaiʻi! Enjoy a hula dance performance and learn the history behind it, get to know Hawaiian musical instruments, watch animated short films about ocean safety, and participate in a variety of hands-on activities for all ages.
Pinkster is a religious holiday associated with the change of season to spring. Today, Pinkster is recognized as the oldest African-American holiday of the United States, celebrated since the colonial period. The African influence on Pinkster dates from the fifteenth century in the Bantu regions of Congo and Angola.
Charismatic USA-Argentine duo Eleanor Dubinsky and Dario Acosta Teich perform joyful concerts of jazz, Latin, French and original songs.
Malou Beauvoir is a Haitian-American artist whose music and social activism are deeply rooted in Haitian culture and spirituality. Her most recent album, SPIRITWALKER, blends traditional folk songs with original compositions that address contemporary issues such as politics, climate change, and human rights.
Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.
Karmela Waldman is an eighty-something psychotherapist and Holocaust survivor. Her son, Joel Waldman, is a successful broadcast journalist. After a discontented Joel chooses to leave his network news job, he gets a crazy idea for the next step in his career: what if he and his elderly mother did a podcast together? Things get off […]
This unique performance is the culmination of seven months of heartfelt collaboration between five Holocaust survivors and sixteen students. It honors and shares the survivors’ stories, celebrates these extraordinary individuals, and highlights the life-changing lessons they have imparted to the students. The performance is created based on the stories told by the Holocaust survivors to […]
Trinity Youth Chorus; Melissa Attebury and Peyton Marion, conductors.
Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required, please email: [email protected].
In considering why humans get cancer, it is useful to ask an alternative question, “Why have humans been so good at not getting cancer in the first 4-5 decades of life?” There is no singular explanation for why an aging body is more susceptible to cancer. However, many recent studies now show that aging — […]
Award-winning author of The Plaza, Julie Satow looks south on Fifth Avenue and back through the 20th century to examine the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them. In three chic palaces of consumption – Bonwit Teller, Lord & Taylor, and Henri Bendel – Satow writes, "men owned […]
The earliest Jewish Sunday schools were female-led, growing from one school in Philadelphia established by Rebecca Gratz in 1838 to an entire system that educated vast numbers of Jewish youth across the country. These schools were modeled on Christian approaches to religious education and aimed to protect Jewish children from Protestant missionaries. But debates soon […]
Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided; artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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 […]
B Hills – A Queens native whose diverse music selections reflect his eclectic upbringing in NYC. Selections for the evening will be a hypnotic blend of deep, jazzy, and soulful sounds.
Don’t miss this dynamic East Coast premiere of choral songs about Biblical women! Alicia Jo Rabins – a musician, composer and Torah teacher whose work the Atlantic calls “a blessing” – joins sonic forces with 95 singers from the award-winning Camas High School Choir (Washington State), plus a top-tier rock musicians and a string trio, […]
Don’t miss this dynamic East Coast premiere of choral songs about Biblical women! Alicia Jo Rabins – a musician, composer and Torah teacher whose work the Atlantic calls “a blessing” – joins sonic forces with 95 singers from the award-winning Camas High School Choir (Washington State), plus a top-tier rock musicians and a string trio, […]
Special evening featuring Latin Grammy Award-winning cuatro player Jorge Glem. Accompanied by Grammy-nominated Sofia Rei and César Orozco the trio will blend Latin American traditions and futurism into a graceful, elegant, and ever-evolving sound.
How do you get around your neighborhood? Young learners will be introduced to the many different modes of transportation available in large cities today, including trains, buses, ferries, and bikes. Through a read-aloud of Christopher Niemann’s picture book Subway, kids will learn about one special form of New York City transit, the subway! Afterwards, we […]
Lenora Lee Dance, in collaboration with the South Street Seaport Museum, presents the immersive, site-responsive, multimedia dance performances, "Convergent Waves: NYC." Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, where the contemporary dance performance will unfold against the backdrop of this historic vessel. Choreographed by award-winning dancer-artistic director Lenora Lee and the talented performers, this slate […]
Lenora Lee Dance, in collaboration with the South Street Seaport Museum, presents the immersive, site-responsive, multimedia dance performances, "Convergent Waves: NYC." Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, where the contemporary dance performance will unfold against the backdrop of this historic vessel. Choreographed by award-winning dancer-artistic director Lenora Lee and the talented performers, this slate […]
Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.
Join researcher Katherine Poulos, who uses crowd-sourced photos submitted to iNaturalist to explore the relationships between the invasive Spotted Lanternfly and plants in New York City. Learn about her study and venture into the parks to see how you can contribute to this valuable resource.
Jesse McCarthy presents The Blue Period: Black Writing in the Early Cold War, in conversation with Vinson Cunningham. From the author of Who Will Pay Reparations on My Soul?, a new book addressing the political and aesthetic evolution of African American literature and its authors during the Cold War, an era McCarthy calls “the Blue […]
In Jewish Life in Medieval Spain, Jonathan Ray explores the Jewish experience in medieval Spain from the dawn of Sephardic society in the ninth century to the expulsion of 1492. An important contribution of the book is the integration of the rise and fall of Jewish life in Muslim al-Andalus into the history of the […]
Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided; artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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 […]
City School of the Arts is Manhattan’s only public charter middle school for the arts. Student presentations.
In the middle of the twentieth century, good cameras became smaller and lighter, enabling street photographers to roam alleyways, ride elevated trains and subways, and stroll beaches in the summertime to capture daily life with urgency and intimacy. Deborah Dash Moore’s book Walkers in the City showcases the distinct urban vision that working-class Jewish photographers […]
NOVUS NY and Downtown Voices present the New York premiere of Reena Esmail’s Malhaar: A Requiem for Water, paired with Garth Neustadter’s Memory of Water, which will be performed by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. A malhar is an Indian raga designed to beckon the rain; Esmail’s A Requiem for Water captures musically the […]
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month, join a celebration of Asian culture with Studio 245 who will show and teach the latest pop dance moves taking the world by storm!
Do you regret not talking to the hot person on the train reading a book you like? Did your last Hinge date reveal that they haven't read a book since high school? In lieu of a traditional sit-down discussion, mix and mingle at the McNally Jackson Seaport beer and wine bar and discuss books. Tonight's […]
On the eve of Pride Month, kick things off with a silent disco dance party featuring Gotham Cheer and DJs from QuietEvents as we dance to the hottest beats pumped through light-up headphones. Headphones are free; ID is required.
Drop-in metalworking demonstrations that delve into the crucial role of blacksmiths during the Age of Sail, both on land and aboard ships at sea. These events will spark interest into the maritime blacksmithing trade and provide visitors with insight into the construction and maintenance of historic vessels, like the 1885 tall ship Wavertree.
Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.
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 local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]
Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required, please email: [email protected].
Filled with insights, provocation, and humor, On the Couch offers an original and nuanced portrait of Freud as a complex figure who, for all his flaws, forever changed how we see ourselves and the world.