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  • Interludes: Victor V. Gurbo

    Roots revivalist Victor V. Gurbo and his four-piece backing band create original folk ballads infused with an Americana spirit. This award winning band pays homage to the canon of American […]

    Free
  • Flag Day Parade, Celebration, and Open House

    This Flag Day Parade will kick off at noon from City Hall Park, march down Broadway, and end at the grandstand in front of Fraunces Tavern at about 12:30pm. An […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hard Hat Area: Introduction to Construction

    How do skyscrapers get built? How do we know what pieces go where? Kids will learn about the construction process in a reading of Susan L. Roth’s Hard Hat Area. […]

    Free
  • Porch Stomp

    Governors Island

    Porch Stomp invites dozens of folk bands, artists, and per­form­ing arts orga­ni­za­tions to use the his­toric porch­es of Nolan Park as a space for per­for­mance and edu­ca­tion, high­light­ing artistry rang­ing […]

    Free
  • Sea Chanteys for Work at Sea

    Captivating performances in a free mini-workshop that explores the rich musical tradition of sea chanteys—songs used by old-time sailors to facilitate their work at sea. These catchy rhythms served as […]

    Free
  • LMCC Workspace Open Studios

    Open Studios offers a glimpse into the creative process and artistic development of LMCC’s Workspace artists-in-residence. Members of the public are invited into the studios of 11 multidisciplinary artists to […]

    Free
  • Queer Joy Poetry Picnic

    Rockefeller Park

    Come-as-you-are poetry writing meetup that is free and open to all ages. There will be moments to write poetry, recite poetry, and enjoy the summer sun with new friends. Don’t […]

    Free
  • Love for New York’s Waterways: Stories from the Stoop

    Inspired by the often overlooked experiences of African-American maritime workers - Love for NY’s Waterways: Stories from the Stoop is a Moth-style storytelling and open mic event that celebrates the […]

    Free
  • Cyanotype Workshop

    Governors Island

    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.

    Free
  • Spirit of Triumph

    Discover history like never before as the Spirit of Triumph uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to offer a firsthand perspective of Auschwitz. Participants will be able to explore the haunting […]

    $36
  • “The Art of Diplomacy” Book Talk

    In The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World, diplomat and negotiator Stuart E. Eizenstat recounts America’s most significant and consequential negotiations over the […]

    $10
  • South Cove Song

    South Cove

    South Cove Song is a site-specific music performance, featuring a brass ensemble, centered on the past(s), present(s), and future(s) of Lower Manhattan. The human interaction with the natural landscape and […]

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.

    Free
  • Creative Writing

    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, […]

    Free
  • Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators

    Learn the practices and plants that can support our native pollinators like bees and butterflies, at all stages of their life cycles. RSVP is required.

    Free
  • River to River: whale fall abyss

    Immersive theatrical experience that will take the audience throughout the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and into the depths of maritime history.

    Free
  • James Shapiro in conversation with Ayad Akhtar

    Join scholar James Shapiro and playwright Ayad Akhtar for a conversation on theater and democracy, art and citizenship—an interrogation of the American cultural and political landscape then and now as […]

  • Tiny Concerts

    Trinity Church

    Works by Neely Bruce, John Cage, Rashaan Allwood, Paula Matthusen, and Pamela Decker. Alcée Chriss, organ. Repeated at 7pm.

    Free
  • Art Talks: Justice Reflected

    Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist.

    Free
  • Tremor

    Federal Hall

    This special iteration of Samita Sinha’s Tremor is performed in duet with Cecilia Vicuña. Presented in the resonant space of Federal Hall, Sinha and Vicuña infuse their vibrations and lineages into the dense history and monumentality of the site, opening other ways of sensing, knowing, being, and being together. Their vocalizations are spatialized live by […]

    Free
  • She He Me

    She He Me is the first Arab transgender play. It follows the true stories of three Arab characters who challenge gender norms. Randa is an Algerian trans woman who is […]

  • Swedish Midsummer Festival

    Rockefeller Park

    Enjoy this annual celebration of the summer solstice. Join in lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Make floral wreaths, enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies. Traditional music by […]

    Free
  • The Survival

    Achan, feeling pressure from her mother for not yet being married at 27, falls for Oyat after meeting him at a bar. Unbeknownst to Achan, Oyat is hoping she will […]

  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Party as Participation

    Celebrate LMCC’s 50th anniversary as Manhattan’s Arts Council and our legacy of fostering vibrant creative communities! Party as Participation is the final installment of Party as Performance, a series of […]

    Free
  • Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix

    Governors Island

    Sailing’s best ath­letes will com­pete on iden­ti­cal 50-foot fly­ing cata­ma­rans, fly­ing over New York Har­bor at 60+ mph right in front of the Sail­GP Race Sta­di­um. Before and after rac­ing, […]

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.

    Free
  • Roots and Branches: Pride Month

    Families are invited to get creative while exploring Jewish heritage and culture through engaging activities and crafts. This month we are celebrating Pride by learning about influential Queer Jews throughout […]

    $10
  • Lafayette: A Hero’s Return Preview Reception

    Opening preview reception, lecture, and optional dinner for upcoming special exhibition, Lafayette: A Hero’s Return, opening to the public on June 25. Marquis de Lafayette, a young, wealthy French aristocrat, […]

    $30 – $140
  • Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators

    Learn the practices and plants that can support our native pollinators like bees and butterflies, at all stages of their life cycles. RSVP is required.

    Free
  • TALL TIMBER: Upfront Carbon — The Now Narrative

    A decade ago, concerns about energy consumption in the building sector focused on operational carbon – particularly, emissions associated with heating and cooling. Today, though, the discussion has shifted in […]

    Free
  • Figure Al Fresco

    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 […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • Jewish Poetry with Joy Ladin and Jessica Jacobs

    Author, essayist, poet, and literary scholar Joy Ladin will be joined by poet and Yetzirah founder Jessica Jacobs for a conversation about Jewish poetry. Sharing poems from their recent and […]

    $10
  • BPC Community Field Day

    School’s out for the summer! Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park. Families are invited to join us for the ultimate obstacle course crush! ​Pack a picnic lunch and […]

    Free
  • Formative Films: The 400 Blows

    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 400 Blows (1959, François Truffaut), […]

    Free
  • “Dear Fredy” Film Screening

    When the Nazis passed the Nuremberg Laws in 1935, Fredy Hirsch was a nineteen-year-old German Jew – and openly gay. He was deported to the Theresienstadt Ghetto and later Auschwitz. […]

    $10
  • Lafayette: Music for the Marquis

    Join Anne and Ridley Enslow for Lafayette: Music for the Marquis, a musical presentation about the Marquis de Lafayette! This show covers Lafayette’s storied life before, during, and after the […]

    $20
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.

    Free
  • Let Liberty Rise!

    To celebrate the nation’s birthday, kids will learn all about the Statue of Liberty through a read-aloud of Let Liberty Rise! By Chana Stiefel. Then, we’ll take a walk to […]

    Free
  • TALL TIMBER: Waugh on Wood

    Andrew Waugh is a founding director of Waugh Thistleton Architects, a British firm established in 1997 alongside Anthony Thistleton. In 2009, they completed Murray Grove, the world’s first nine-story mass […]

    Free
  • Figure Al Fresco

    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 […]

    Free
  • Svetlana & the New York Collective

    Svetlana is a NYC-based acclaimed chart-topping vocalist, composer and band leader. Svetlana’s band’s interactive performance blends swing, straight-ahead jazz, tap dancing and audience participation, forging deep connections with audiences with […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • Independence Day Open House

    Celebrate Independence Day at Fraunces Tavern Museum with $1 admission all day long

    $1
  • Playscape Performs

    Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.

    Free
  • Roots and Branches

    Families are invited to get creative while exploring Jewish heritage and culture through engaging activities and crafts. This month we are celebrating Pride by learning about influential Queer Jews throughout […]

    $10
  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    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 […]

    Free
  • Games People Play: Let’s Dance

    Governors Island

    Art­Crawl Harlem and mixed-media artist (and 2024 artist in res­i­dence) Sal­ly Twin invite all to come dance and explore move­ment while cre­at­ing a paint­ing! Your danc­ing feet (the print­ing press) upon pre­pared bub­ble wrap will make a unique work of art in the front lawn of Colonels Row Build­ing 403. Group motion in the form […]

    Free
  • Art Talks: Justice Reflected

    Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist. Repeated 6:30pm-7pm.

    Free
  • Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial

    The Third Reich was one of the bloodiest regimes in history, but are the atrocities committed during World War II being lost to modern memory? Through the framing of the […]

    $10
  • Figure al Fresco

    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 […]

    Free
  • Alphonso Horne and His Gotham Kings

    Grammy-nominated trumpeter Alphonso Horne has put together an all-star band that weaves the sound and tap dancing of New Orleans, funk, jazz and hip-hop to bring a celebratory spirit that […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • Fresh Prints

    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 […]

    Free
  • From Where They Stood

    Film screening. A handful of prisoners in WWII camps risked their lives to take clandestine photographs and document the hell the Nazis were hiding from the world. In the vestiges […]

    $10
  • Funday Friday: Hornbooks!

    Step back in time this summer and explore our nation’s rich heritage through hands-on crafts inspired by the past. Today, delve into the history and craftsmanship of hornbooks, essential educational […]

    Free
  • Gary Indiana presents I Can Give You Anything But Love

    A beloved memoir from one of the most acclaimed radical writers in American literature—whose graphic, funny, and caustic voice has by turns haunted and influenced the literary and artistic establishments.

  • Andrea Beaty’s Iggy Peck, Architect

    Architects are artists and builders! Together, we’ll read Andrea Beaty’s classic Iggy Peck, Architect and learn about the process of design and using creative building materials to make stand-out buildings. […]

    Free
  • New York City Poetry Festival

    Governors Island

    Read­ings, work­shops, open mics, instal­la­tions, per­for­mances, writ­ing activ­i­ties, book­selling, chil­dren’s pro­gram­ming, a beer gar­den, deli­cious food, and a whole lot of lying around in the grass lis­ten­ing to poetry. By […]

    Free
  • WindShipped

    Screening of the 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. […]

    Free
  • Vinyasa on a Vessel

    Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and invigorating 60-minute practice that is both accessible and challenging for all skill levels. Each session […]

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.

    Free
  • Cyanotype Workshop

    Governors Island

    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.

    Free
  • Voices of Peace

    Trinity Church

    Trinity Church presents “Voices of Peace” featuring the Jerusalem Youth Chorus: young Palestinians and Israelis who use the power of words and music to foster dialogue, understanding, and empathy – […]

    Free
  • Sibling Rivalry Press: Family Reunion

    Join Sibling Rivalry Press founding publisher Bryan Borland, editor-in-chief Seth Pennington, and a spectrum of SRP-published writers from a decade of defiance that changed the face of American poetry. SRP, […]

    Free
  • The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity

    Join author Claudia de Rham and the Academy’s Chief Scientific Officer Brooke Grindlinger as they delve into the hidden facets of gravity’s true nature—and de Rham’s new book, The Beauty […]

    $10 – $55
  • Figure Al Fresco

    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 […]

    Free
  • Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof

    Christopher McBride & the Whole Proof is a jazz experience that explores the African American landscape. Multiple genres are infused throughout the music and movement: Influences from the African diaspora, […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • Art Talks: Justice Reflected

    Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist.

    Free
  • What If the Fungi Win?

    Join author Arturo Casadevall and the Academy’s Chief Scientific Officer Brooke Grindlinger as they dive into the dual nature of fungi—beneficial allies and deadly foes——and Casadevall’s new book, What if […]

    $10 – $40
  • Funday Friday: Invisible Ink!

    Step back in time this summer and explore our nation’s rich heritage through hands-on crafts inspired by the past. Today, investigate the history of invisible ink during the American Revolutionary […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sea Chanteys for Work at Sea

    Captivating performances in a free mini-workshop that explores the rich musical tradition of sea chanteys—songs used by old-time sailors to facilitate their work at sea. These catchy rhythms served as […]

    Free
  • Interventions: Rena Anakwe

    Governors Island

    Join artist Rena Anakwe for a free son­ic per­for­mance pre­sent­ed by Gov­er­nors Island Arts under­neath the his­toric Liggett Hall arch­way on Gov­er­nors Island. Free with registration. Pre­sent­ed as part of […]

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.

    Free
  • TALL TIMBER: Height & Hybrids

    A panel of experts will cap our lecture series The Short History and Promising Future of Tall Mass Timber Buildings with a discussion of Height & Hybrids. Our speakers include […]

    Free
  • Figure Al Fresco

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Last Sane Woman

    Hannah Regel presents The Last Sane Woman, in conversation with Fiona Alison Duncan. A beguiling debut novel about friendship and failure.

  • Funday Friday: Corn Husk Dolls!

    Step back in time this summer and explore our nation’s rich heritage through hands-on crafts inspired by the past. Today, explore the history of corn husk dolls, tracing their origins […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Architecture for Animals

    Animals are skillful architects—from beehives to birds’ nests, animals create spaces best fit for their needs. But now, they’re moving into the big city! We will dive into the relationship […]

    Free
  • Teen Poetry Slam Finals

    Final round of the second annual Teen Poetry Slam series, a program empowering teen performing artists. The Parlé Endeavors Teen Poetry Slam Series is a New York City-wide poetry exhibition […]

    Free
  • Roots and Branches

    Families are invited to get creative while exploring Jewish heritage and culture through engaging activities and crafts. This month we are celebrating Pride by learning about influential Queer Jews throughout […]

    $10
  • Sailing Without Ahab

    Unique poetry reading and book talk with author Steve Mentz who has reimagined Herman Melville's great American classic Moby-Dick, without the monomaniacal quest of Captain Ahab. In this event, we […]

    Free
  • Figure Al Fresco

    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 […]

    Free
  • Fresh Prints

    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 […]

    Free
  • Liars

    Sarah Manguso presents Liars, in conversation with Lyz Lenz. When Jane, an aspiring writer, meets filmmaker John Bridges, they both want the same things: to be in love, to live […]

  • Film Screening: The House On Wannsee Street

    When award-winning Argentinean filmmaker Poli Martínez Kaplun decided to dig deep into her family history, she found long-forgotten images of her great grandfather, who she learned was a German-Jewish philosopher […]

    $10
  • Battle of the Bands

    Co-presented with the Church Street School for Music and Art, youth bands will showcase their set to be judged by industry professionals for a chance to win prizes. Interested bands […]

    Free
  • Roots and Branches

    Families are invited to get creative while exploring Jewish heritage and culture through engaging activities and crafts. Recommended for families with children ages five and up.

    $10
  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    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 […]

    Free
  • SLASH – S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival

    S.E.R.P.E.N.T. stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance. Starring Slash, the festival is a celebration of the blues and will feature an all-star line up with Keb’ Mo’, […]

    $55
  • Art Talks: Justice Reflected

    Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist. Repeated 6:30pm-7pm.

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Summer Skies

    The Manhattan skyline can be magical, especially at summer sunsets when bright sky colors tint glass walls and interior lights begin to twinkle! After viewing a collection of panoramic photographs […]

    Free
  • Meet the New York Climate Exchange

    Governors Island

    Tours and infor­mal infor­ma­tion­al ses­sions on Gov­er­nors Island this sum­mer. Vis­i­tors will have the oppor­tu­ni­ty to learn about The Exchange’s mis­sion, vision, antic­i­pat­ed pro­gram­ming, and phys­i­cal design — even before con­struc­tion offi­cial­ly […]

    Free
  • Jazz Age Lawn Party

    Governors Island

    Break out your best flap­per dress­es, linen jack­ets, straw hats and spats, and 100-year-old Gats­by-inspired attire! The Jazz Age Lawn Par­ty on Gov­er­nors Island fea­tures live music, retro cock­tails, and ​’20s Pro­hi­bi­tion era enter­tain­ment. Explore the Island and join dance lessons, take a vin­tage por­trait, check out the antique 1920s cars, play cro­quet, enjoy a […]

    $50
  • Vinyasa on a Vessel

    Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and invigorating 60-minute practice that is both accessible and challenging for all skill levels. Each session […]

    Free
  • Battery Dance Festival

    Rockefeller Park

    Live perfomances by American and international dancers and dance companies. At the end of each evening’s program, the audience learns a segment of the choreography just performed, and all dance. The Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival.

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • House Fest 2024

    Governors Island

    More than two dozen cul­tur­al part­ners join for a cre­ative cel­e­bra­tion in and around the his­toric for­mer mil­i­tary hous­es of Nolan Park and Colonels Row on the Island, fea­tur­ing free […]

    Free
  • Art Talks: Justice Reflected

    Drop-in public art tours for all ages of Justice Reflected. Take home coloring pages designed by the artist.

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Roots and Branches

    Families are invited to get creative while exploring Jewish heritage and culture through engaging activities and crafts. Recommended for families with children ages five and up.

    $10
  • Brookfield Place Open

    pop-up tennis courts. Volley, serve, and swing your way into the 9th annual Brookfield Place Open.

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Shvesters

    Timeless, dazzling, and distinctive — The Shvesters transform classic Yiddish melodies into sophisticated, contemporary harmonic jazz arrangements. The Shvesters (Chava Levi and Polina Fradkin) are a Yiddish vocal duo hailing […]

  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Shvesters

    Timeless, dazzling, and distinctive — The Shvesters transform classic Yiddish melodies into sophisticated, contemporary harmonic jazz arrangements. The Shvesters (Chava Levi and Polina Fradkin) are a Yiddish vocal duo hailing […]

    $36
  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Life and Work of Roberto Bolaño

    Join Álvaro Enrigue, Francine Prose, Natasha Wimmer, and Andrew Martin for a panel on the life and work of Roberto Bolaño, in celebration of Picador’s reissues of By Night in […]

  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Diaries of Franz Kafka

    Ross Benjamin presents The Diaries of Franz Kafka, in conversation with Elif Batuman. An essential new translation of Franz Kafka’s complete, uncensored diaries—a revelation of the idiosyncrasies and rough edges […]

  • New Works: Catherine Barnett and Jason Koo

    Celebrate Catherine Barnett and Jason Koo as they each read from their fourth full-length poetry collections. The pair will discuss metaphysics, grief, and what new poetic territory they’ve breached in […]

    Free
  • Calm Among the Palms

    Winter Garden

    In celebration of the new palm trees in the Winter Garden, Brookfield Place will present a site-specific, restorative sound bath experience. Led by shamanic sound healing artist, Robin Kang in […]

    Free
  • Fresh Prints

    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 […]

    Free
  • “UnBroken” Film Screening

    UnBroken chronicles the plight of the seven Weber siblings who, following their mother’s murder at Auschwitz, evaded certain capture and death as mere children in war-torn Nazi Germany. After being […]

    $10
  • Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World

    Kids discover how architect Shigeru Ban uses paper and cardboard to create innovative structures as we read the book, Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World by Isadoro Saturno and Stefano […]

    Free
  • Seaport Kids

    Jessie Janowitz presents All The Ways to Go (Middle-Grade)

    Free
  • Jazz by the Water

    Governors Island

    Ray Blue Quin­tet, Whit­ney Marchelle Quin­tet, Nat Adder­ly Quin­tet, Ron­nie Bur­rage Quin­tet, Cindy Lou Robin­son & Her Blues Band, and an art dis­play ded­i­cat­ed to Jazz.

    Free
  • Community Hymn Sing

    Trinity Church

    Community hymn sing featuring favorites (including Psalm 100 and All Creatures of our God and King) and new arrangements (reworkings by Trinity organist Alcée Chriss III of Blessed Assurance and […]

    Free
  • US China Fashion Week

    The evening includes runway shows, designer booths, and the chance to enjoy curated cocktails and appetizers at a VIP reception. This is an ideal opportunity to connect with designers, industry […]

    $55
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • Interludes: Kaleidoscope

    Folk Dance Club Kaleidoscope will perform traditional folk dances from around the world and teach the audience some of their more popular moves. No prior experience necessary, just a love of dance and a desire to have fun!

    Free
  • The Most Famous Woman in China

    Gourmet dinner and an exclusive book signing with Yue-Sai Kan, China Institute in America co-chair, Emmy-winning television host and producer, entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian.

    $350
  • Tribute to Tyrone Williams

    Event honoring the life, work, and legacy of poet and scholar Tyrone Williams with readings by and about Williams, and bring your own remembrance.

    Free
  • China Institute Lunch and Learn

    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 […]

    Free
  • Everything/Nothing/Someone

    Alice Carrière presents Everything/Nothing/Someone, in conversation with Michael Imperioli. A "remarkable" (New York Times Book Review) memoir that tells of a young woman's coming-of-age amid glamour, excess, and neglect, and […]

  • Eddie Griffin Live in NYC

    Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Eddie was voted class clown three years in a row in high school.

    $45
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • Seaport Kids

    Frances Cha presents The Goblin Twins: Too Hard to Scare

    Free
  • Corn Craze Family Day

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, lessons, and activities featuring corn, also known as maize. Learn about the various types of corn and their uses with discussions and demonstrations of […]

    Free
  • Cyanotype Workshop

    Governors Island

    This work­shop will teach basic cyan­otype print­ing on paper and fab­ric, fea­tur­ing plants and nat­ur­al pig­ments cul­ti­vat­ed at Earth Mat­ter Soil Start Farms’ Her­itage Beds. These four ses­sions will occur […]

    Free
  • 999: The Forgotten Girls

    999: The Forgotten Girls chronicles the untold story of 999 mostly teenage girls betrayed by their government. Told that by volunteering for “work” they would fulfill their patriotic duty, these […]

    $10
  • Shigeru Ban: Timber in Architecture

    Though it is one of the world’s oldest building materials, wood is still revolutionizing the way buildings are designed and constructed today. It is imperative that everyone – from architects, […]

    Free
  • Constitution Week Meeting and Optional Dinner

    Reception and lecture on the formation and implementation of the United States Constitution by Tom Hand*, author of An American Triumph: America’s Founding Era through the Lives of Ben Franklin, […]

    $30
  • BPC Book Club

    Battery Park City Library

    Discussion of well-regarded contemporary works. Each session will feature questions and talking points to help readers further connect to the story.

    Free
  • A Celebration of Constitution Day

    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 […]

    Free
  • Deepfakes and Democracy in the Age of AI

    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 […]

    $10
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    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 […]

    Free
  • Interludes: British Dependency

    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.

    Free
  • Tiny Concert: Three Parts Upon a Ground

    Trinity Church

    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 […]

    Free
  • Land of My Soul: The Theater of Sholem Asch

    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 […]

    $10
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Architecture of Trees

    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 […]

    Free
  • Governors Island Third Saturday

    Governors Island

    Spe­cial indoor and out­door activ­i­ties and pub­lic pro­grams hosted by organizations in residence on Governors Island.

    Free
  • Fad Market

    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, […]

    Free
  • China Institute Mid Autumn Festival

    Enjoy hand puppet shows, music performances, mooncake-making, traditional Han garments, sugar paintings, our new exhibition, and so much more!

    $12
  • Stories Survive: “Schindler’s Listed”

    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 […]

    $10
  • Educating for Climate Action Summit

    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 […]

    Free