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  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

    Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.

  • The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System

    When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the […]

    $40
  • Jazz Icons: Bobby Watson

    Trinity Church

    Prolific saxophonist, composer, and educator Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of jazz greats. He has played alongside Max Roach, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, John Hicks, and many other jazz pioneers. During his years as musical director for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Watson contributed to fourteen recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s […]

    Free
  • Monthly Service Day

    Governors Island

    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.

    Free
  • Lavender Songs: A Queer Weimar Berlin Cabaret

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    It’s winter 1930 and Tante Fritzy, cabaret artiste extraordinaire invites you to have a ball in her gender-bender world. Never mind the rising popularity of the guy with the bad moustache. Come and celebrate Berlin’s edgiest cabaret music with the Museum and Tante Fritzy, whose drag performance captures the Cabaret culture and Weimar wildness that […]

    $10
  • China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

    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 […]

  • Black History Month at the African Burial Ground

    African mask making, music, and a presentation on "Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency" that will explore the life of President George Washington through the lens of the enslaved.

    Free
  • Traditional Lion Dances

    Three lion dance performances will take place on Seaport Square, at 1pm, 1:40pm, and 2:20pm.

    Free
  • Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

    To celebrate the Lunar New Year, join the Seaport Museum and skilled teaching artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center for one of three 45-minute workshops exploring the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year. Using a traditional calligraphy brush, participants will be instructed on how to write simple […]

    Free
  • Sarah Cabral and Mauro Refosco

    Sarah Cabral, originally from southern Brazil, is a musical force drawing on diverse influences like modern jazz, avant-garde, and classical genres. She is currently based in New York City and captivates audiences at notable venues and festivals across the country. Mauro Refosco, a Grammy-winning percussionist, began his touring journey as David Byrne’s percussionist. He later […]

    Free
  • A Poetry Reading in Response to Antisemitism

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Opportunity to gather in the power and beauty of poetry and the vitality of Jewish life. With our words, we combat the hate and prejudice so widely directed and expressed against Jewish people, and speak out against the bigotry and intolerance now rampant. Cultural critic and keynote speaker Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of Strongmen: How They […]

    $10
  • Mid-Winter Mosaics

    New York’s Art Deco skyscrapers have striking façades and fanciful spires, but their beauty is on the inside, too! Many Downtown buildings have mosaic masterpieces that display the opulence of the time they were built. Join us during mid-winter break to learn about the design and the history of one of New York’s most famous […]

    Free
  • The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles after 1945

    The conventional story of suburbs as bastions of white, middle-class homeowners no longer describes the suburbs of America's cities. Today they house a more typical cross-section of the nation – rich, poor, Black American, Latino, Asian, immigrant, the unhoused, the lavishly housed, and everyone in between. Nowhere, writes historian Becky Nicolaides, are these changes more […]

    Free
  • Feminist Press Presents The Weird Sister Collection

    Join McNally Jackson, Feminist Press, and selected contributors to celebrate a new collection of writing for the iconic underground blog Weird Sister. Collecting the best of Weird Sister, these unapologetic and insightful essays link contemporary feminism to literature and pop culture.

  • Print Your Own Valentine’s Day Card

    Hands-on tour that will transport you and your kids into the fascinating world of 19th century sailors. In addition to getting to raise the sail, the tour will also show the young people in your life how sailors worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing ship—from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, […]

    Free
  • Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Choreography Workshop

    In this choreography workshop, Selwyn and her company of dancers will introduce movement motifs. Then, she will guide students to develop short choreographic studies that explore these motifs and add their own nuance, musicality, and point of view. Students will share their creations and collectively explore how these different studies can be combined into different […]

    Free
  • Mozart Requiem

    Trinity Church

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a German count, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem […]

    Free
  • Global Architecture: Mosques

    Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more about the features of Islamic architecture and designs that migrated from the mosque, even into skyscrapers! This year, in celebration of Black History Month, we’ll […]

    Free
  • Fyütch

    A high-energy Hip-Hop dance show for kids about self-love and empowerment. Dance, learn sign language, and recite positive affirmations. The show introduces kids to lesser known Black history facts and connects them with cultures other than their own by fostering a fun, welcoming and affirming environment. Fyütch performs songs and leads interactive discussions based on […]

    Free
  • Morley Shanti Kamen

    Morley is a singer, producer, composer and educator who weaves the threads of jazz, soul, and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor. To date, Morley has released seven albums and spearheaded the active fundraiser, Borderless Lullabies. Morley also uses music as a tool for dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution when […]

    Free
  • Liz Callaway: Broadway and Beyond

    Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning Broadway star and recording artist, Liz Callaway showcases her historic career in “Broadway and Beyond”.

    Free
  • Poetry of Enslavement and the African Burial Ground

    Join the Seaport Museum for an enlightening afternoon with esteemed poet David Mills. Together, we will explore the profound themes of his award-winning book of poems, Boneyarn, which is the first book of poetry about the history of slavery in New York City. During the program, Mills will read a selection of his poems and […]

    Free
  • Bach at One: St. John Passion

    Trinity Church

    St. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 1. “O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sünde groß” from St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein.

    Free
  • A Conversation with Avril Haines and Jeh Johnson

    The national security challenges facing the United States continue to evolve and expand. To help us understand how the United States intelligence community is meeting these challenges, we are joined by Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines. In conversation with former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary and 9/11 Memorial & Museum Trustee, Jeh Johnson, she will […]

    Free
  • Melissa McMillan

    Melissa McMillan is a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY, riding the lines between jazz, R&B, and pop. Aside from her own project, Melissa is also a co-founder of Femme Jam, an all-women led monthly jam session in Brooklyn and a proud member of the Resistance Revival Chorus, a chorus of over 60 women and non-binary […]

    Free
  • Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Presents Habit Formed

    Habit Formed explores how habits are created and broken in our lives. These habits can manifest strength, ease, and freedom and also create limits, boundaries, and affliction. Mounting physical structures, motif, and pattern will embody the ways in which we, as humans, are habit forming creatures. The structures will be unpacked over the course of […]

    $40
  • Claudia Acuña

    Claudia Acuña is a Latin Grammy© nominee, Grammy© nominee, and NPR Tiny Desk Concert artist who was born in Santiago and raised in Concepcion. She was inspired as a child to perform a variety of music, including folk, pop, and opera. In 1995, Acuña moved to New York City and began performing at jam sessions, […]

    Free
  • Sateen

    Sateen is a twenty year old artist from Paris. She grew up in Paris for the first half of her life then moved to LA. She has been passionate about music for her whole life, and has been releasing music for two years now. Sateen currently studies music and psychology at NYU. She loves to […]

    Free
  • Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    South Street Seaport Museum

    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 […]

    Free
  • Building Bridges Against Hate: How German and American Activists Fight Against Extremism

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    American civil rights leader Evan Milligan and German activist Raimund Grafe both work in places where the far right has social and political strength – Alabama and the German state of Saxony, respectively. They both believe passionately in the importance of history and remembrance in countering false narratives and extreme patriotism that are the seeds […]

    $10
  • Designing the Forest and other Mass Timber Futures

    Architect Lindsey Wikstrom’s book Designing the Forest and other Mass Timber Futures traces wood’s passage from stewarded seed in the soil of forests, to harvested biomass, to laminated mass timber buildings. Pausing at each step in the supply chain, Wikstrom considers the labor and economies involved and looks closely at the way wood is grown, […]

    Free
  • New York Stories Book Club

    This book club reads a novel set in New York City each month. This month, discuss Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin. Repeated on March 7 at 2pm.

    Free
  • Bach at One: St. John Passion

    St. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 2, “Schauet doch und sehet,” BWV 46, Kyrie in F Major, BWV 233a The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein.

    Free
  • God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America

    Acts of terrorism tied to far-right extremists have increased dramatically in recent years. These attacks, “neither novel nor unprecedented,” are the latest flashpoints in the decades-long rise of far-right terrorism in the United States. In their book, God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America, experts Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware trace the trajectory of […]

    Free
  • The Riddles of the Sphinx

    Anna Shechtman presents The Riddles of the Sphinx, in conversation with Merve Emre. Combining the soul-baring confessional of Brain on Fire and the addictive storytelling of The Queen’s Gambit, a renowned puzzle creator’s compulsively readable memoir and history of the crossword puzzle as an unexpected site of women’s work and feminist protest.

  • NOVUS Renewal: The Transformative Work of Rehabilitation Through the Arts

    NOVUS NY showcases the life-changing work of Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), a nonprofit whose arts-based programming models an approach to the justice system focused on human dignity rather than punishment. The performance featuring RTA alumni fuses music, spoken word, visual arts, and discussion around how people in prison develop critical life skills through exposure […]

    Free
  • Amil

    Amil is a NYC-based DJ who draws inspiration from a vast array of musical influences.

    Free
  • It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over

    Anne de Marcken presents It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over, in conversation with Hilary Leichter. Co-winner of the 2022 Novel Prize, this incredible life-after-death novel asks us to consider how much of our memory, of our bodies, of the world as we know it — how much of what we love can we lose […]

  • Classic Albums Live Presents The Beatles: Let It Be

    Founded in 2003, 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 original album live on stage, […]

    $45
  • Maya Lin: Architect of Light and Lines

    The American architect and sculptor Maya Lin became famous when, as a college student in 1981, her anonymous entry won the competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington […]

    Free
  • A Plate of Hope

    Author Erin Frankel will introduce this moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out […]

  • Raga Kids

    Featuring sitarist and singer Neel Murgai and tabla player Roshni Samlal, Raga Kids plays original songs that teach kids of all ages about Indian classical music, the elements, and more. […]

    Free
  • Daniel Kleederman

    A strikingly expressive guitar player w and singer, Daniel Kleederman likes to journey – creating musical worlds, often by himself, a guitar, and a cassette player, that travel from tender […]

    Free
  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

    Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.

  • Giselle

    “Giselle” is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Tragically, the girl dies of a […]

    $30
  • The Fabric of America Through the Art of Arthur Szyk

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Arthur Szyk loved three countries: Poland, the land of his birth; Israel, the land of his people; and America, the land of his ideals. Upon his immigration to the U.S. […]

    $10
  • Monthly Service Day

    Governors Island

    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.

    Free
  • The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System

    When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries […]

    $40
  • Bach at One: St. John Passion

    St. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 3, Selections from St. Mark Passion, BWV 247. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein.

    Free
  • Peter X

    Peter X is a Brooklyn based DJ and the curator behind Oscillate. His sound deftly blends together a number of genres from disco to minimal, capturing audiences and keeping them […]

    Free
  • Australian New Wave: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

    This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. In The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978, Fred Schepisi) a man of half-Aboriginal ancestry is […]

    Free
  • China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

    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 […]

  • McNally Jackson After Hours: Alphabetical Diaries

    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? Has a trusted friend recently made some decidedly sub-par reading suggestions? If you replied yes to any of the above, you are warmly […]

  • Women’s History Month: Beauty of Beadwork

    The art of beadwork is a long-standing tradition within Native communities. Meet Tessa Robledo (Comanche Nation/Kiowa Tribe), Katrina Mitten (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma), Julie Ayers (Tlingit & Nisga'a), and Courtney John (Chickasaw) as these Native women share their stories and culture and what beading means to them. Learn about their unique techniques and the variety […]

    Free
  • Afro Andean Funk: Musical Adventures from Peru

    Join us for a journey to South America with Afro-Andean Funk as we delve into the enchanting world of the Andes, bridging the gap between Afro and Indigenous cultures. Two-time Latin Grammy© nominated Peruvian vocalist Araceli Poma and American bassist Matt Geraghty perform original selections highlighting intricate Afro-Peruvian rhythms, powerful Afro-Peruvian traditional instruments and bilingual […]

    Free
  • The Peking Acrobats

    The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.

    $50
  • Nathan Dies

    Nathan Dies is a multi instrumentalist, singer songwriter and producer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Brooklyn, NY. They fuse their cultural background from acapela prayers to popular Brazilian music and early 2000’s pop to create an expressive mix of dreamy plastic synths with acoustic instruments.

    Free
  • Hot Shots

    Winter Garden

    Celebrate college hoops at Brookfield Place! Show off your skills with the interactive Pop-A-Shot in the Winter Garden. Between March 19 – 24, 2024, enjoy watching men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments on Hudson Eats’ screens.

  • The Observable Universe

    Heather McCalden presents The Observable Universe, in conversation with Megan Nolan. Is anyone ever truly lost in the internet age? A moving, original memoir of a young woman reckoning with her parents’ absence, the virus that took them, and what it means to search for meaning in a hyperconnected world.

  • Bach at One: Stabat Mater

    Bach at One presents a performance of Domenico Scarlatti’s Stabat Mater. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; led by Melissa Attebury, director; and Avi Stein, organ.

    Free
  • Annabelle Kline

    Annabelle Kline is a music curator and founder of the platform “That Good Sh*t”. Whether she’s interviewing artists, producing live shows, or DJing, she focuses on highlighting emerging sounds and curating the perfect soundtrack to life.

    Free
  • Tiny Concerts: Stabat Mater

    Domenico Scarlatti's Stabat Mater. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; led by Melissa Attebury, director; and Avi Stein, organ. Repeated at 7pm.

    Free
  • Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra: Courage and Compassion Concert

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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 […]

    $10
  • NY Laughs

    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.

    Free
  • Miranda Joan

    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.

    Free
  • Be an Engineer, Just like Rosie Revere!

    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 Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer, as we learn about the role of engineers and then use our own creative minds to use everyday materials to build […]

    Free
  • Foods of Holi

    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 Times. Priya will share insights from her new book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures, an illustrated cookbook for kids and parents that draws inspiration from her childhood […]

    Free
  • Holi Celebration

    South Street Seaport

    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 Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colors. Featuring an interactive paintball mural, dance workshops, food, art activity and a puppet show and, of course, spirited […]

    Free
  • JC Maillard

    A meticulous melodist and virtuosic player of various string instruments, JC Maillard is a Caribbean born, colorful musician and singer.

    Free
  • Spring Equinox Festival: A Celebration of Persian Heritage and Culture During Purim and Nowruz

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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 Tania Eshagoff-Friedburg, a screening of one of shadow puppeteer Hamid Rahmanian’s films, and the launch of the new podcast The Nightingale of Iran.

  • Special Compline by Candlelight: Downtown Voices

    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.

    Free
  • Plant Swap/Seed Share

    Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.

    Free
  • Injustice Illuminated: The Holocaust Art of Arthur Szyk

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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 tragedy, and I am resolved to serve my people with all my art, with all my talent, with all my knowledge.” Szyk went on to […]

    $10
  • Innovations in AI and Higher Education

    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 like GPT-4, in shaping the future of education, business, and creativity.

    Free
  • DJ RAQX

    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 + digital sets exploring 90s NY house, latin deep cuts, with new club and reggaeton sounds.

    Free
  • Walking Book Club

    This month's selection: Behind You is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj.

    Free
  • Carriers

    A classic songwriter surrounds his music with breezy, psychedelic textures.

    Free
  • Print Your Own Stationary

    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 […]

    Free
  • NYS Birding Trail

    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.

    Free
  • Jewish Women’s Marriage Customs

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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 […]

    $10
  • A Night in the Country

    Celebrate the launch of Laura Newbern’s A Night in the Country with readings from Carlie Hoffman, Miller Oberman, Martha Rhodes, and Laura Newbern.

    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 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., […]

    Free
  • Nightwork

    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.

    Free
  • Short War

    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.

  • The Art of Arthur Szyk In Person

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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.

    $10
  • New Horizons: Navigating the Future of US-China Educational Exchanges

    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 […]

    Free
  • Rebecca McCartney

    Rebecca McCartney is a born and raised New Yorker who makes her life as an indie soul singer songwriter.

    Free
  • Erika Nesvold: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space

    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 […]

    Free
  • Manhattan Skyline: Transformation Over Time

    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 […]

    Free
  • Grain de Sail: A Taste of Modern Sail Freight

    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. […]

    Free
  • Voices of Poetry at Poets House

    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.

    Free
  • Horacio Martinez

    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 […]

    Free
  • Alici

    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.

    Free
  • Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    South Street Seaport Museum

    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 […]

    Free
  • A Cultural Odyssey in Opera

    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.

    Free
  • A Revolutionary Friendship: Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic Lecture

    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 […]

    $10
  • Arthur Szyk and the Art of the Haggadah

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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 […]

    $10
  • Monthly Service Day

    Governors Island

    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.

    Free
  • There’s Going to Be Trouble

    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 foundations of her future in this electrifying novel.

  • Bach at One

    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 Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein, organ.

    Free
  • Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Soil & Seed Starting

    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.

    Free
  • Behind the Ingredients

    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 the power of your sheet pan, including breakfasts, starters, dinners, and desserts. Say goodbye to boring food and hello to flavor-packed dishes for weeknight dining […]

  • Language City

    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 in his new book, Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York. In this program, Perlin will share his race against […]

    Free
  • Wemi

    Wemi is a NYC born and raised native with Nigerian heritage.

    Free
  • Australian New Wave: Long Weekend

    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 a suburban couple who go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, where they discover that nature isn’t in an accommodating mood. Free popcorn […]

    Free
  • An Evening with 2024 Whiting Award Winners

    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 work the day after they’re announced at an evening hosted by Michael R. Jackson (author of A Strange Loop)! Drinks and light refreshments will be […]

  • Number Our Days: A Photographic Oratorio

    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 Polaroid—until his death at age 41. Then his “Photo of the Day” went online, creating an immediate global sensation years before Instagram launched. With music […]

  • 294th Anniversary of the Founding of New York City’s First Synagogue

    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 […]

    Free
  • Penelope’s Balloons

    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.

  • Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Soil & Seed Starting

    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.

    Free
  • How Beavers Made America

    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.

    Free
  • Salieu Suso

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

    Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.

  • Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

    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 […]

    Free
  • Bach at One

    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

    Free
  • BMCC Live

    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.

    Free
  • Two Minds

    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.

  • Tiny Concerts

    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

    Free
  • China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

    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 […]

  • Earth Day on Governors Island

    Governors Island

    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 […]

  • Animal Icons: Ornamental Animals On NYC Skyscrapers

    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! […]

    Free
  • Seaport Kids x Earth Day

    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

    Free
  • Earth Day: Native Blooms

    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 […]

    Free
  • Gabriel I Meyer

    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.

    Free
  • Film Screening and Conversation with Dr. Ming Wang: Sight

    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.

    $12
  • The Power of Mythology

    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 […]

    Free
  • Skyscraper Monopoly

    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 of NYC’s most famous skyscrapers so kids can earn points towards building the tallest tower! Recommended for ages 6+.

    Free
  • Bach at One

    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.

    Free
  • Sol Liebeskind

    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).

    Free
  • Conversations: David Letterman with Alex Honnold

    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

    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.

    Free
  • At the Movies: Hey Viktor!

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Sailors Ball

    This black-tie party celebrates the start of the new sailing season.

    $175
  • Print Your Own Stationary

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hopalong Andrew

    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 […]

    Free
  • LMNE

    Raised in Senegal, France, and the United States, LMNE is a singer.

    Free
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K

    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

    Free
  • Seaport Museum Book Club

    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.

    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 suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided; artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

    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 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 […]

    Free
  • An American Solider

    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.

    Free
  • China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

    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 […]

  • Comparing the Jewish and Islamic Legal Traditions

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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.

    $10
  • 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 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., […]

    Free
  • Al-Qaeda: A Threat Evolved?

    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 […]

    Free
  • Neighborhood Spotlight: The Downtown Beats

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    “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 […]

    $10
  • Monteverdi Vespers

    Trinity Church

    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.

    Free
  • Illumination Light Art Festival

    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.

    Free
  • Adrianna Mateo

    Adrianna Mateo is a solo violinist, pop singer-songwriter, and actress known for her depth, nuance, and appeal to both commercial and classical audiences.

    Free
  • (the giant sleeps) Between Two Rivers

    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 […]

  • Kentuck Derby Celebration

    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.

  • 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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

    Free
  • Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card

    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 […]

    Free
  • At the Movies: One With the Whale

    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.

    Free
  • Mafalda Minnozzi

    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.

    Free
  • Cinco de Mayo Celebration

    Margaritas. Mariachi music. More margaritas. Savor the flavors and festive energy of Cinco de Mayo at the Seaport.

  • New York Har­bor Oys­ter Clas­sic 5K

    Governors Island

    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 […]

  • 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
  • Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    South Street Seaport Museum

    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 […]

    Free
  • Jazz Icons: Chucho Valdés Trio

    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 […]

    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, please email: [email protected].

    Free
  • Exploring the Creative World of Yang Yongliang

    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 that blend the aesthetic principles of traditional Chinese shan shui (mountain-water) paintings with contemporary themes, creating visually stunning landscapes that reflect on modern societal issues. […]

    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
  • Helen Simonson presents The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club

    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 of the boundless possibilities of their future, from the bestselling author of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.