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UID:106267-1744797600-1744804800@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Visual Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature  a different prompt\, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character\, using perspective\, drawing the human figure\, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration required\, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/visual-narrative-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Downtown Beats Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Church Street School of Music\, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/downtown-beats-chorus-23/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Earth Month Compost Tour
DESCRIPTION: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\, please email registration@bpca.gov
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/earth-month-compost-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Fiber Art Crafts Studio
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fiber-art-crafts-studio-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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UID:106273-1744896600-1744900200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Earth Month: Meet the Beekeeper
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/earth-month-meet-the-beekeeper-2/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Park
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000
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UID:106274-1744898400-1744905600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg & More
DESCRIPTION:Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games\, or try your hand at other card and board games.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mah-jongg-more-86/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T113000
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SUMMARY:Adult Zumba
DESCRIPTION:Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance\, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction\, a little strength training and a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights\, water bottle\, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/adult-zumba-210/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T103000
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SUMMARY:NYS Birding Trail
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. Binoculars and field guides provided\, or bring your own.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/nys-birding-trail-7/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T140000
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UID:106291-1745330400-1745337600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg & More
DESCRIPTION:Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games\, or try your hand at other card and board games.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mah-jongg-more-87/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T150000
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UID:106292-1745334000-1745339400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Drop-In Chess
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/drop-in-chess-89/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T120000
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CREATED:20250331T135225Z
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UID:106294-1745402400-1745409600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Visual Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature  a different prompt\, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character\, using perspective\, drawing the human figure\, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration required\, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/visual-narrative-4/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T130000
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UID:106295-1745413200-1745416800@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Beats Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Church Street School of Music\, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/downtown-beats-chorus-24/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T113000
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UID:106297-1745490600-1745494200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Earth Month: Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/earth-month-nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Park
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
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UID:106298-1745499600-1745506800@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Fiber Art Crafts Studio
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fiber-art-crafts-studio-4/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000
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UID:106299-1745503200-1745510400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Mah Jongg & More
DESCRIPTION:Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games\, or try your hand at other card and board games.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mah-jongg-more-88/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T110000
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UID:106302-1745578800-1745582400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION: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 in our gardens. Please meet in front of 6 River Terrace. You’ll be outside in the garden so dress appropriately.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/city-nature-challenge-bioblitz/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
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UID:106305-1745658000-1745672400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer gardening and clean-up\, a special live music performance by bands from the Church Street School of Music and Art\, a tree care workshop and a plant giveaway/art project for children.  This event is co-sponsored by the City Hall Park Conservancy and the Friends of City Hall Park.  Pre-registration preferred\, please email info@chpc-nyc.org.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/earth-day-celebration-3/
LOCATION:City Hall Park
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T103000
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UID:106307-1745663400-1745663400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. DREAM
DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Mathematics) at this special Earth Month themed open air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging activities and a pop up lab with BioBus who help K-12 and college students discover\, explore\, and pursue science.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/s-t-e-a-m-dream-3/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Park
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T100000
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UID:106313-1745748000-1745762400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Shred Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Earth Day\, clear out your papers and drop them into our mobile shredder in Duane Park for free. Watch your hard drive destroyed on sight.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/shred-day/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250331T135257Z
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UID:106315-1745832600-1745836200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:NYS Birding Trail
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. Binoculars and field guides provided\, or bring your own.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/nys-birding-trail-8/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250331T135300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T135300Z
UID:106317-1745938800-1745944200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Drop-In Chess
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/drop-in-chess-90/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250331T135301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T135301Z
UID:106319-1746007200-1746014400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Visual Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature  a different prompt\, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character\, using perspective\, drawing the human figure\, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration required\, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/visual-narrative-5/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250331T135301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T135301Z
UID:106320-1746018000-1746021600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Beats Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Church Street School of Music\, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/downtown-beats-chorus-25/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250430T135246Z
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UID:107022-1746090000-1746111600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Pick Up Pickleball
DESCRIPTION:The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games\, on a first come first serve basis.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/pick-up-pickleball-20/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250430T135246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T135246Z
UID:107023-1746104400-1746111600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Fiber Art Crafts Studio
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fiber-art-crafts-studio-5/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
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UID:107024-1746118800-1746126000@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:May Day National Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Rally. Protesters gather at Foley Square and march to Battery Park.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/may-day-national-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T093000
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CREATED:20250430T135450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T135450Z
UID:107036-1746174600-1746178200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Improve balance\, strength and focus through gentle exercises.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/tai-chi-53/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250430T135650Z
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UID:107038-1746212400-1746217800@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Sunset Singing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner\, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sunset-singing-circle-22/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250430T135651Z
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UID:107039-1746266400-1746273600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Drawing in the Park
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/drawing-in-the-park-80/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T111500
DTSTAMP:20260423T101904
CREATED:20250430T135651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T135651Z
UID:107040-1746268200-1746270900@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Hudson Jams
DESCRIPTION:Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Saturday morning drumming program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided\, dancing welcome!
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/hudson-jams-6/
CATEGORIES:Community
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