New McNally Jackson book club. In lieu of a traditional sit-down discussion we'll mix and mingle at our Seaport beer and wine bar and discuss a new book that we're particularly excited about, or an older title we think is worth revisiting. This November we're fantasizing about an endless summer and reading Spanish author Andrea […]
Donate your unwanted electronics for e-waste reuse and recycling. Recycling your electronic waste decreases energy and water use, reduces pollution, and keeps hazardous chemicals out of air and water.
Larn about the design side of architecture as we discuss sketches, renderings, and all the art architects do before their building can be built, and then play a game of Skyscraper Pictionary with familiar towers in New York and abroad! Recommended for ages 5+.
Kaila Mullady is the 2015 & 2018 World Beatbox Champion who combines beatboxing, singing and theater to push the boundaries of the human instrument. Repeated at 2pm.
Learn about different types of bulbs and how to plant them properly, and explore techniques for designing a spring display of flowers. RSVP is required.
Governors Island Nature is a new initiative that will expand visitor engagement with the island’s 120 acres of natural and built open spaces. Today's schedule - 12pm: “Hope and Constraints in Resorting our Urban Habitats,” a lecture by Dr. Steven Handel, professor Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolution Emeritus at Rutgers University Admirals House, Nolan […]
Theodore Cheng is an organist and composer who was named 20 under 30 (Diapason Magazine) in 2023. Cheng is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at Juilliard and specializes in pre-baroque and contemporary repertoire.
Established in 1775, the Bowne & Co. letterpress print shop is a piece of New York City history, and now you can join our printers in celebrating this rich legacy in hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of […]
Moroccan award-winning singer/composer/producer, Malika Zarra is a multi- cultural shape-shifter.
This warm and inviting picture book, co-written with Catherine Laudone and brightly illustrated by Natelle Quek, takes young readers along on Sydney Mesher’s journey—through the joyous ups as well as the crushing downs—and tells the story of how through it all, she kept dancing. Sydney will also share a few memorable dance steps with adults […]
This extraordinary showcase presents a diverse range of performances that highlight the rich cultural heritage of Malaysia, infused with a modern twist.
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just sit back and enjoy their performance. Following the set, the stage will open for a round-robin where attendees––in-person and virtual––can sing and share their favorite […]
Schindler’s List launched a movement. Steven Spielberg’s seminal film, released 30 years ago in late 1993, brought Holocaust remembrance to the forefront of popular culture. It also gave rise to the establishment of the USC Shoah Foundation, which activated thousands of volunteers around the world to record Holocaust testimonies, amassing one of the most substantial […]