Gift of Sweetness
This time of year is when Native peoples of the Northeast harvest maple tree sap and make it into maple syrup and other sweet treats. Learn about this Native food […]
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Events
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Events
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Saturday Matinee: The Lego Movie
Everything is awesome! Families are invited to join us for a mystery lego build and film screening of The Lego Movie (2014) complete with popcorn and other surprises.
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An Evening With Renée Elise Goldsberry
Hamilton. Rent. The Lion King. Girls5eva. Renée Elise Goldsberry has been captivating audiences for nearly 25 years across stage, television, and film. Now the Tony®, GRAMMY®, and Drama Desk-winning star […]
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Spring Equinox Festival
Celebrate both the Jewish holiday Purim and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with film screenings, a Persian shadow puppet show, dance performances, a reading of the Megillah, a Persian tea […]
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Spring Equinox Festival at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Museum of Jewish HeritageJoin the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a celebration of Persian heritage and culture during Nowruz! This day-long festival will feature: children’s activities to learn about Nowruz; a Persian dance […]
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Creativing Writing
Battery Park City LibraryWalk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
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Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax of the Century, Its Enduring Impact, and What It Reveals About America Today
Book reading. A compelling work of investigative journalism that explores the surprising origins and hidden ramifications of an epic late 1960s hoax, perpetrated by cultural luminaries, including Victor Navasky and […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Trauma Plot
Book reading. From a rising literary star and the author of how to be a good girl comes a brilliant, biting, and beautifully wrought memoir of trauma and the cost of survival.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
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.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: [email protected].
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Groundbreaking Women Who Shaped Lower Manhattan
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental […]
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Smorgasburg
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience
Enhance your visit to the newly-opened exhibition Maritime City with live music after-hours. Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition that highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, enjoy a live performance by musician and […]