Wednesdays at the Waterfront: Yoga with Humming Puppy
Yoga experience evolved from traditional practices in a thoughtful space that resonates with a gentle hum.
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Sunset Yoga
Wagner ParkNamaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. 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. Participants are expected to bring their own equipment: yoga mat, yoga blocks, […]
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The Producers
Museum of Jewish HeritageOnce “King of Broadway,” Max Bialystock’s talent has dried up. But when Leo Bloom, his accountant, is auditing his latest flop, Max learns that it’s possible to make more money from producing flops than hits. So they set out to create the worst musical they can: Springtime for Hitler: A Gay Romp with Adolf and […]
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River & Blues: Nicole Atkins
Wagner ParkThe powerhouse New Jersey -via-Nashville soul singer and songwriter blends disco, folk, and country rock on her latest release, Italian Ice. Wagner Park.
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Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth
Fraunces Tavern MuseumJoin author Claire Bellerjeau for a talk about her new book Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution. In January 1785, a young, enslaved woman from Oyster Bay named Elizabeth was put on board the Lucretia in New York Harbor, bound for Charleston, where she would be sold to her fifth enslaver in just 22 years. […]
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Money Talks: How the Digital Yuan will Change China — and the World
China InstituteChina is taking the lead in the global race to launch central bank digital currencies. In June, China is giving some $6.2 million worth of digital yuan to Beijing residents via a lottery, and the short-term goal is to have foreigners use the digital yuan at the Winter Olympics in 2022. What’s at stake? Will […]
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Workshop at The Battery: Gardening for Pollinators
Tour the perennial gardens of The Battery and explore the gardening practices and plants we use to support diverse pollinator populations. Learn to identify different beneficial pollinators at multiple stages of their life cycles, and gain resources to help you improve the health of your own perennial gardens. RSVP is required.
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Tour the Tall Ship Wavertree
South Street Seaport MuseumThe tall ship Wavertree is open to the public. Visits will be self-guided along a set route and will include access to the main deck and quarter deck. Learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel, from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, and crew. Then visit the cargo […]
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Declaring Independence: New York City’s Revolutionary Beginning
Fraunces Tavern MuseumOn the evening of July 9, 1776, General George Washington ordered the Continental Army to gather at the Commons for one of the first readings of the Declaration of Independence. For the first time, the Continental Army heard the infamous words, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that […]
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City of Water Day
This is the 14th annual City of Water Day, a day that draws people to the water for fun and education. Today, there are dozens of simultaneous City of Water Day In Your Neighborhood festivities around the region. In Lower Manhattan, the South Street Seaport Museum will offer free tours of the tall ship Wavertree, […]
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Kids PopAction with STREB
Brookfield PlaceLearn how to be an action hero with the professional dancers and educators of the STREB Extreme Action Company. PopAction weaves together dance, acrobatics, athletics and Hollywood stunt work – in age-appropriate, safe, fun classes designed for an outdoor learning environment. Appropriate for ages 5-7 years.
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The Imperial Examination System in China
China InstituteSometimes referred to as “the 5th invention of China”, the civil service examination system in imperial China was designed to select candidates for the state bureaucracy. This system was in place between 650 CE and 1905, making it the world’s longest-lasting meritocracy. In the course of over 1200 years, the examination system helped shape China’s […]
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Music Of The Jewish Diaspora: The Noga Band Featuring Avram Pengas
New York music legend Avram Pengas is a virtuoso guitarist, bouzouki player, and singer whose music is rooted in the Mediterranean tavernas of Athens. Born into a musical family of Romaniote and Sephardic Jewish-Greek heritage, Pengas was raised in Jaffa, and a budding career as a performer in Greek clubs in Israel brought him to […]
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