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  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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, […]

    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, […]

    $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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    $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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • JC Maillard

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

    Free

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    $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 […]

    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 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

  • Rebecca McCartney

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

    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 […]

    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, […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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, […]

    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 […]

    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 & […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

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

  • 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; […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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; […]

    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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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). […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • 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, […]

    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 […]

    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, […]

    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 […]

    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. […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    $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 […]

    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; […]

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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

  • 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 […]

    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

  • Plazzy At The ‘Port

    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 […]

    $30

  • A Revolution in Type Book Talk

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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 […]

    $10

  • Poetry Reading

    Poets Rosebud Ben-Oni and Megan Fernandes read their work.

    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

  • SANTOL33

    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 […]

    Free

  • Strings-On-Hudson: Nebulous Quartet

    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 […]

    Free

  • “Resistance – They Fought Back” Film Screening

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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, […]

    $10

  • The Harlem Chamber Players

    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.

    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 […]

  • 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

  • Tall Timber Towers

    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 […]

    Free

  • Juliet Garrett

    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.

    Free

  • An American Solider

    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 […]

  • Mishpachah Fest: A Heritage, Geneology, and Immigrant Celebration

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    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 […]

  • 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

  • Blooming Together on Mother’s Day

    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 […]

    Free

  • The Statue of Liberty’s Transatlantic Odyssey

    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 […]

    Free

  • NOVUS NY: 20th Century Romantics

    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 […]

    Free

  • Tan Dun in Concert with the Dunhuang Ancient Music Ensemble

    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 […]

    $20 – $100

  • 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

  • The Pursuit of Happiness Lecture

    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 […]

    $10.00

  • 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