Battery Park City Blessing of the Animals
All are invited to bring their pets to this non-denominational blessing and all pets are welcome (dogs, cats, birds, etc.).
Free
Events
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Events
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Yoga at Gotham Park
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
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Free Soil Testing
Bring your own soil samples to Governors Island to be tested for heavy metals content using Urban Soil Institute’s pXRF instrument. Gather a plastic bag with about a cup of soil from your yard or garden and bring the sample to Swale’s drop-off table on the porch of Nolan Park Building 11 to get tested. […]
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The Beatstable Jam
Governors IslandBrooklyn Beat Maker Cryptic One curates a day party vibe with DuYe Moves, inspired by his short documentary BEATsTABLE. Take a sonic dive into the Brooklyn Beat Scene through the personal and artistic journeys of underground producers, revealing how music becomes a tool for healing, connection, and transformation.
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Red Hen Press Reading
Three Mile Harbor Press celebrates the publications of new poetry collections: Elizabeth Knapp’s Causa Sui, winner of the 8th annual Three Mile Harbor Press Poetry Award, and Pamela Hughes’ long-awaited second full-length collection, Femistry.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
90-minute walking tour that takes you on a winding journey to unravel the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront.
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Dia de los Muertos with Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Learn how to prepare for Dia de los Muertos with this family-friendly arts and culture event. Explore the roots, meanings, and purpose of the holiday while participating in activities. Arts-n-Crafts will be facilitated by a teaching artist, enjoy the folkloric musical guest, and sign up for our open mic!
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Jesse McCartney
Outdoor concert.
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and much more.
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
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Making Gay History: The Nazi Era
Eric Marcus, founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast provides an introduction to MGH’s current 12-episode series on the experiences of LGBTQ people during the rise of the Nazi regime, World War II, and the Holocaust. Drawing on extensive research conducted for this first-of-its-kind audio documentary, Eric will share clips from archival […]
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Fall Birdwatching
What birds live in your backyard? Join us this spring migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides […]
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Jazz at One: Mike King Trio
The well-known Hammond B3 organ artist Mike King started off playing drums in church when he was just four years old, before picking up piano by ear and playing at services by 14. Later, he studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, was selected to attend the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and the Ravinia […]
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Creative Writing
Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode.
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