Prior to the Moth Community StorySLAM on Sept. 4th, Moth instructors will host workshops offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling in the Pavilion Classroom. This workshop will be repeated at 6pm.
This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. 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, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
High intensity interval training that involves alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
Prior to the Moth Community StorySLAM on Sept. 4th, Moth instructors will host workshops offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling in the Pavilion Classroom. This workshop will be repeated at 6pm.
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 […]
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary.
Learn the crops and practices that can extend your growing season later into the fall and through the winter, and help you get an early start next spring.
Series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
Learn the crops and practices that can extend your growing season later into the fall and through the winter, and help you get an early start next spring.
What birds live in your backyard? Join us this spring migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides […]
Walk and 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.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, enjoy the vibrant sounds of Quateto Guataca. The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lilka Mimbella followed by a live musical performance.
This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. 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, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
High intensity interval training that involves alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
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 […]
During this time, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will be open exclusively for 9/11 and 2/26/1993 family members, family members of individuals who are sick or who have died from 9/11-related illnesses and injuries, 9/11 rescue and recovery workers, first responders, 9/11 and 1993 survivors, active-duty military and veterans, lower Manhattan residents and business owners, and […]
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Private ceremony on the Memorial plaza commemorating those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks and February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary.
Viewable from within a 60-mile radius of lower Manhattan, Tribute in Light is the iconic commemorative public art installation first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year thereafter, from dusk to dawn, on the night of September 11. It honors those killed and celebrates the unbreakable spirit of New York.
Series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.
This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. 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, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
High intensity interval training that involves alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
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 […]
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary.
Series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Help identify the fish we catch, and share valuable data with research groups who monitor the health of our local waters. Enjoy an art project and a nature walk. Plus: don’t miss a performance from DJ Willy Wow.
All are invited to bring their pets to this non-denominational blessing and all pets are welcome (dogs, cats, birds, etc.).
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
What birds live in your backyard? Join us this spring migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides […]
Walk and 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.
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, enjoy the vibrant sounds of Quateto Guataca. The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lilka Mimbella followed by a live musical performance.
This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. 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, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
High intensity interval training that involves alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
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 […]
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can put their name in a hat to share a five minute personal story on the night’s theme, LIFE LINE, live without notes!
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary.
Series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.
This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. 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, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives!
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 […]
Sunset performance by emerging artists from the one-of-a-kind jazz program at Church Street School of Music & Art. The Tribeca Jazz Institute was created by top NYC jazz artists for exceptional young musicians whose goal is to take their playing to the next level.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
Halloween-themed happy hour at 10+ outdoor bars, with drink specials, games, photo booths, and contests. Costumes are encouraged.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
An evening of storytelling in collaboration with The Moth, featuring the personal stories of veterans whose experiences reflect the many dimensions of military service. Crafted during a Moth storytelling workshop held earlier this fall in partnership with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, these stories will offer authentic accounts of sacrifice, heroism, and compassion from those […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
NYCRun’s final Governors Island 10K race of 2025.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
NYCRun’s final Governors Island 5K race of 2025.
Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing. Today's book is James by Percival Everett
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Just in time for the fall holidays! Learn how to make a savory holiday appetizer from Lead Chef Samantha Landwehr from the Institute of Culinary Education. She’ll demonstrate how to stretch and form mozzarella. You will be able to try a sample and get a few tips and tricks for making your own at home.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Stop by to meet your Community Construction Liaison and members of the Battery Park City Resiliency project team , have a snack, and give us your thoughts on the work underway. Light refreshments provided.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Kick-off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including PS / IS 276 Advance Chorus, BMCC Downtown Chorus and a visit from you-know-who! This year’s toy collection benefits Stockings with Care. Unwrapped gifts can be […]
Stop by to meet your Community Construction Liaison and members of the Battery Park City Resiliency project team , have a snack, and give us your thoughts on the work underway. Light refreshments provided.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Stop by to meet your Community Construction Liaison and members of the Battery Park City Resiliency project team , have a snack, and give us your thoughts on the work underway. Light refreshments provided.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Learn how to make a delicious, holiday dessert with Chef-Instructor Pauline Balboa Pelea from the Institute of Culinary Education. Try a sample and get some tips and tricks on how to make your own at home.
Give the “Gift of Life” by helping to replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. It takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives! Sign up today at nybloodcenter.org
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Stop by to meet your Community Construction Liaison and members of the Battery Park City Resiliency project team , have a snack, and give us your thoughts on the work underway. Light refreshments provided.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Stop by to meet your Community Construction Liaison and members of the Battery Park City Resiliency project team , have a snack, and give us your thoughts on the work underway. Light refreshments provided.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Stop by to meet your Community Construction Liaison and members of the Battery Park City Resiliency project team , have a snack, and give us your thoughts on the work underway. Light refreshments provided.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join Nuyorican Poets Cafe for a day of poetry by Nuyorican poets, music by Johnny Mambo and Friends, and an open mic for guest poets in the audience.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Immigrant Stories is a winter film series that illustrates the American experience as it progresses along the generations. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings. In An Autumn’s Tale (Mabel Cheung, 1987), a young woman from Hong Kong travels to New York to join her boyfriend, only to be heartbroken […]
Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing. Today's discussion will be about Overstory by Richard Powers.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join KoKo NYC for a sustainable makers workshop and inventors lab! Led by teaching artists, kids and their families will hone their skills and experiment with recycled materials, found objects, and textiles to bring their ideas to life. Recommended for ages 6+.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
See the work created by participants at BPCA’s art programs. Meet fellow artists and the artists/educators who lead these programs, and learn about upcoming art events in Battery Park City. Refreshments will be served.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Join a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own card. Registration required. For information and registration please email: [email protected].
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Take part in this time-honored annual Battery Park City tradition, where participants are invited to make handmade cards for their loved ones! Cut, paste, and decorate with provided materials and don’t forget to seal it with a kiss! Art projects are designed for ages 4 and up.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Join a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own card. Registration required. For information and registration please email: [email protected].
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Immigrant Stories is a collection of films that illustrate the immigrant experience as it progresses along the generations. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings. Pressure (Horace Ové,1976, 136 minutes) is a film about Tony, a second-generation British-born Black teenager of Trinidadian descent, who struggles to find his place in […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing. Today's discussion will be about Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Stand-up comedy. Some content may not be appropriate for young children. Recommended for teens and adults.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
A show for the whole family featuring marionette puppets, live performers, and most importantly — a bicycle! Tille the Terrible Swede is based on the true story of pioneering sportswoman Matilda Anderson, the play shows us how Tillie became the best woman cyclist in the world! Repeated at 11am.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can put their name in a hat to share a five minute personal story on the night’s theme live without notes. This is a preparatory workshop offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling. This workshop is repeated at 6pm.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can put their name in a hat to share a five minute personal story on the night’s theme live without notes!
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Immigrant Stories is a collection of films that illustrate the immigrant experience as it progresses along the generations. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings. A Serious Man (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2009, 106 minutes). In 1967 Minesota, a mild-mannered Jewish physics professor named Larry Gopnik seeks guidance from three […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
The Boxcutter Collective is a puppet company made up of Bread & Puppet Theatre alumni who have been making innovative and irreverent political puppet shows at a furious pace since their founding in 2016.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Join Latino Outdoors and BPCA naturalists on this Spanish-English exploration of Rector Park. Celebrate longer days and warm sunshine as we search for signs of spring in the city. Nos vemos afuera! Registration required.
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
The Boxcutter Collective is a puppet company made up of Bread & Puppet Theatre alumni who have been making innovative and irreverent political puppet shows at a furious pace since their founding in 2016. Program repeated at 2pm.
Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing. Today's discussion will be about Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for resident urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BPCA processes the hundreds of pounds of food waste collected each day, that is then turned into compost that goes back out into the gardens to support soil health. Registration recommended.
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.
Take a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender through Rockefeller Park and explore our connection to the great outdoors! See what makes our parks an important refuge for humans, animals, and plants, and search for signs of Spring along the Hudson River.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives.
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
Help conduct a bioblitz, where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area, and contribute to building a catalog of Battery Park City’s biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app, we’ll be taking pictures of pollinators. You’ll be outside in the garden, so dress appropriately.
Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special open air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging activities and special guests.
Plant new greenery and flowers at our blooming Gotham Park. Our Youth Ambassadors will be leading various stations with fun eco-friendly activities. Learn composting, seed ball making, and much more!
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.