Jake Owen and Mark McIntyre have been cultivating their friendship and musical unity in New York City since meeting in the downtown art-rock scene in 2015. Since then, they have been developing their rare guitar symbiosis and taste for adventurous songwriting in off-hours recording sessions and through Mark’s long-term residency at the 55 Bar in […]
Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Societies all over the world have been building in watery environments for millennia. Today, different countries build with water in distinctive ways. Come with us as we visit places like Amsterdam, Venice, Vietnam, and coastal communities in NYC to discover how architecture and engineering adapt to wetlands, rising sea levels, and flooding in various ways.
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing 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 resident urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
Children ages 6-10 are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days during spring break. Join BPCA coaches for skill sessions ending in scrimmages. Open to all experience levels. Registration recommended, please email at: [email protected]
Beyond Architecture: The NEW New York is a volume of essays that commemorate the 60th anniversary of the passage of the New York City Landmarks Law, which established the Landmarks […]
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]
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 […]
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BPCA processes the hundreds of pounds of food waste collected each day, that is then turned into compost that goes back out into the […]
McNally Jackson's Publishing 101 series aims to demystify the publishing process through conversations with industry professionals who have seen it all. For our second event, we welcome Laura McGrath, Randy […]
Celebrate the extraordinary Brenda Hillman and her friends in poetry—Evelyn Reilly, Patricia Spears Jones, Major Jackson, Donna Masini, and Ama Codjoe—reading poems written by or inspired by her work. The […]
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.
Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Simona Daniele is an Italian jazz vocalist based in New York City. A Fulbright Alumni, she was awarded the prestigious scholarship in 2022, which enabled her to earn a second […]
Celebrate the release of Like a Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration, Haymarket Books’ anthology of writers speaking on the United States prison-industrial complex. Contributors Randall Horton, Angel Nafis, and Evie […]