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  • Mafalda’s Hijinks

    Álvaro Enrigue and Rivka Galchen introduce South America's greatest comic. Frank Wynne's translation from the Spanish of Mafalda will bring readers into the life and mind of a six-year-old girl investigating the political wreckage all around her. Rabble rouser, chess enthusiast, passionate advocate for peace and the abolition of soup, Mafalda made her debut in […]

    $5 – $18

  • Garden Workshop: Flower Arrangements

    Create a floral design to enjoy at home or give away as a gift, using early summer flowers and foliage from our perennial gardens.

    Free

  • Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park

    Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!

    Free

  • Drawing in the Park

    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.

    Free

  • Concrete Works for the Concrete Jungle

    Returning to the Museum for another Family Program, the violin duo Miolina have designed a program to fit our new exhibition theme: “Concrete Works for the Concrete Jungle.” This special children’s concert features classic works that have stood the test of time, like the Roman Pantheon, which thanks to concrete, still stands strong today as […]

    Free

  • Porch Stomp

    Governors Island

    Porch Stomp invites dozens of folk bands, artists, and per­form­ing arts orga­ni­za­tions to use the his­toric porch­es of Nolan Park as a space for per­for­mance and edu­ca­tion, high­light­ing artistry rang­ing from tra­di­tion­al folk to old-time, blues, roots, blue­grass and Americana.

    Free

  • House of a Thousand Flowers: Paper Flower-Making Workshop

    Learn about the history of paper flower making and the symbolism and mythology surrounding flowers. Participants will learn to make unique paper flowers using punches, colored paper, watercolor paints, and markers. Each workshop will introduce different flowers for crafting. Take your creations home or donate them to become an integral piece of Maison Millefleurs, an […]

    Free

  • Skate Mind

    Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.

    Free

  • Go Skate Day

    Ride at the Brooklyn Banks, meet fellow skaters, and enjoy a day full of energy, music, and good vibes. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

    Free

  • BRESH

    Outdoor concert.

  • April Fools

    Free performance in the Perelman Performing Arts Center lobby.

    Free

  • The Great Nosh

    Governors Island

    The Great Nosh is the ulti­mate sum­mer pic­nic, packed with NYC’s best restau­rants, exclu­sive chef col­labs, immer­sive art, unex­pect­ed Jew-ish cul­tur­al con­nec­tions, and sun­shine. Also fea­tur­ing pop-up wine bar from The Four Horse­men, Susan Alexan­dra’s ​“Sum­mer Camp” bead­ing work­shop, ​“Grand­mas Tent” host­ed by Gail Sim­mons and Pati Jinich, and more.

    $40

  • “A Calculated Restraint: What Allied Leaders Said About the Holocaust” Book Talk

    The Allied leaders rarely spoke directly about the Holocaust in public. When Churchill and Stalin alluded to Nazi mass murder of civilians in early speeches, they said much less than they knew. Not until December 1942 did Allied governments issue a joint statement about Nazi Germany’s policy of exterminating the Jews of Europe. Roosevelt deferred […]

    $10