Kick off the neighborhood Holi celebration at the Seaport Museum with a family-friendly Holi Literary Festival in the first-floor gallery of the newly opened Maritime City exhibition. Enjoy featured book readings by author and actor Jugal Hansraj and author Anu Sehgal, celebrating Holi and Indian culture. Plus, meet authors Kabir Sehgal, Jennifer Kurani, Monica Saigal, […]
Meet the winter birds of Governors Island! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours, led by NYC Bird Alliance, will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer this winter. […]
All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.
Read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all experience levels.
Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
More than 3 years passed between the last battle in the North and the British surrender at Yorktown. In this lecture, Alan Pell Crawford tells what actually happened in those 3 too-little known years that forced the British to lose the war–and enabled America to win it.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Drop by the Community Room for a discussion of well-regarded contemporary works. Each session will feature questions and talking points to help readers further connect to the story. Tonight, discuss Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Dandicat.
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.
Book reading and signing by Rick Jackson and Matthew McGough, authors of Black Tunnel White Magic.
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.
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].
Book reading. A slender novel of epic power and the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men traveling through space. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts--from America, Russia, […]
Join the South Street Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of RMS Queen Mary, now on display in the Museum’s new three-floor exhibition Maritime City. Martina Caruso, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Seaport Museum, […]
In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through South Cove. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local wildlife. Marieke’s unique approach shows everyone how to enjoy the great outdoors!
Book reading and signing by Clea Simon, author of The Butterfly Trap.
Launch of McNally Jackson's Publishing 101 series! This series aims to demystify the publishing process through conversations with industry professionals who have done it all, and seen it all. For our inaugural event, we welcome Meredith Kaffel Simonoff and Alia Hanna Habib to discuss all things agenting — from finding a literary agent and navigating […]
Trinity Choir leads the audience through the Lenten journey, from Ash Wednesday’s reminders of human mortality to the redemption of Christ’s death on the cross. Focusing on countertenor, tenor, and bass voices, this performance includes powerful, contemplative works by Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Jonathan Woody, and John Sheppard.