Do you know which Brooklyn thoroughfare was the location of the nation’s first bike lane? Or how many U.S. presidents were born in NYC? Or which hip-hop group from Staten Island helped put “Shaolin” on the musical map?Whether you're a native New Yorker, new to the Big Apple, or simply love trivia, attend this evening […]
Expect a night of celebration, reflection, and joyful music-making when Downtown Voices brings back its alumni to mark this important anniversary. Joining forces with Trinity Youth Chorus and contemporary music ensemble NOVUS, past and present members will raise their voices in a program that features the first work the chorus ever performed: Benjamin Britten’s Saint […]
Tarpley Hitt in conversation with Rebecca Panovka & Sophie Haigney. The explosive true story of Barbie and what Mattel has done to keep her on top.
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.
Annual lighting of the holiday tree outside the New York Stock Exchange, with musical performances from Kelsie Watts, Deborah Cox and the Brass Queens, as well as the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus.
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
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 […]
An Evening with A.S. Hamrah, in conversation with K. Austin Collinsin conversation with Jonathan Galassi. Algorithm of the Night assembles Hamrah's essays on films and filmmakers and his inimitable, aphoristic reviews--a body of work that, taken together, presents a powerful alternative to a culture mired in publicity and stale convention.
Monthly session featuring performances by Tribeca Jazz Institute students and rotating special guest band leaders.
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.
The Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of The Modern Concrete Skyscraper, which examines the hidden history of concrete in tall buildings. This exhibition reveals why, today, almost all skyscrapers are built of concrete, not steel. RSVP required.
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.
Born in Memphis and based in New York City, Luisa Wilson is a singer, guitarist, writer, and pianist who makes music for the pessimistic romantics in the world.