Events
Events
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Maren Morris
Outdoor concert.
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Figure al Fresco
This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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HIIT by the Hudson
Wagner ParkHigh intensity interval training that involves alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner ParkJoin our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]
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Community Day at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
During this time, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will be open exclusively for 9/11 and 2/26/1993 family members, family members of individuals who are sick or who have died from 9/11-related illnesses and injuries, 9/11 rescue and recovery workers, first responders, 9/11 and 1993 survivors, active-duty military and veterans, lower Manhattan residents and business owners, and […]
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The Glass Eel
Book reading and signing by J.J. Viertel, author of The Glass Eel.
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Sunset Yoga
Wagner ParkImmerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Curator’s Talk: Conversations with Artists
Celebrate the first day of the exhibition “Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation” with featured artists Bingyi, Fung Ming Chip, Sun Xun, Kelly Wang, and Zhang Jian-Jun, who will discuss how “metamorphosis” played a part in their works in the exhibition and their artistic practice. Among the projects highlighted are Sun Xun’s artist residency and the […]
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“We Are Not Strangers” Book Talk
When Marco Calvo arrives at the synagogue to attend his grandfather’s funeral, he is caught off guard by something very unexpected. Among his close family and friends there are some people he doesn’t recognize at all. Several Japanese American families have arrived and no one is quite sure why they are here. What Marco discovers […]
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24th Annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony
Private ceremony on the Memorial plaza commemorating those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks and February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.
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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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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. Repeated at 5:30pm.
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
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.
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Cardio Boxing
Wagner ParkFull-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary.
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Supergrass
Outdoor concert.
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Tribute in Light
Viewable from within a 60-mile radius of lower Manhattan, Tribute in Light is the iconic commemorative public art installation first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year thereafter, from dusk to dawn, on the night of September 11. It honors those killed and celebrates the unbreakable spirit of New York.
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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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Outdoor Pilates
Wagner ParkSeries of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body.
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