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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Family Birding
DESCRIPTION: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 bring your own.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/earth-day-family-birding-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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UID:106262-1744725600-1744732800@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-85/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T150000
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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-88/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Play Offs: Spring Break
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 6-10 are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days during spring break. Join BPCA coaches for skill sessions ending in scrimmages. Open to all experience levels. Registration recommended\, please email at: registration@bpca.ny.gov
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/play-offs-spring-break-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
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UID:106268-1744808400-1744812000@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-23/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T134500
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UID:106269-1744811100-1744814700@downtownny.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
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UID:106272-1744894800-1744902000@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T133000
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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
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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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UID:106278-1744972200-1744975800@downtownny.com
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
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UID:106288-1745227800-1745231400@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T160000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T163000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260409T221006
CREATED:20250331T135225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T135225Z
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T221006
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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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CREATED:20250331T135237Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
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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
DTEND;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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
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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:20260409T221006
CREATED:20250331T135257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T135257Z
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:20260409T221006
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:20260409T221006
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T221006
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T221006
CREATED:20250430T135246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T135246Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T221006
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T221006
CREATED:20250430T135246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T135246Z
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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