Rooms, choreographed by Anna Sokolow with a jazz score by Kenyon Hopkins, examines the psychic isolation and unfulfilled desires of characters isolated in their small, city apartments. The controversial and groundbreaking 1955 work breathes with the loneliness and alienation following the breakdown of wartime solidarity, when the threat of atomic annihilation, the 1952 polio epidemic, […]
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.
Small plastic things forgotten, to riff on historical archaeologist James Deetz, are born from scientific innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. As a case study, I consider the ubiquitous though taken for granted polyethylene T-shirt bag. Low-cost, convenience, and durability are some reasons it is accorded utilitarian value. But at what price, in what kind of conditions, […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Book reading and signing by John Shepphird.
Book reading and signing by Karen E. Olson, author of A Defiant Woman.
This open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection.
Liliana is a documentary by Ruggero Gabbai that retraces the testimony of life senator Liliana Segre linked to her arrest, deportation and poignant final farewell to her father. The film is based on juxtapositions, cross-references and contrasts between the historical account and the contemporary portrait of one of the most important women on the Italian […]
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.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Tim and Jake are Deaf roommates sharing an apartment in the city—but not much else. They’re polar opposites, each with very different views on what it means to be Deaf in a hearing world. When it comes to taking out the trash, they spiral into a comic and insightful examination of their personal garbage and […]
A show for the whole family featuring marionette puppets, live performers, and most importantly — a bicycle! Tille the Terrible Swede is based on the true story of pioneering sportswoman Matilda Anderson, the play shows us how Tillie became the best woman cyclist in the world! Repeated at 11am.
Read-aloud about Maya Lin, an artist-architect who uses lines, light, and space to tell meaningful stories. We will read “Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines” which shares the story of how she designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. After the story, young architects will design and build small sculptures of their own, inspired by something […]
Book reading. This lyrical picture book biography of beloved American poet Mary Oliver shows young readers ages 7 - 10 how her love of nature and sense of wonder inspired her art.
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.
Enjoy the fan-favorite Holi Puppet Show presented by WonderSpark Puppets and The Culture Tree, and a vibrant book reading of Kahaani Rangeeli (Colorful Story) by award-winning author Anu Sehgal. The Seaport Museum will also offer a hands-on, Holi-inspired activity perfect for guests of all ages.
Mar 8 - Mar 21, 2026 Professional Women Photographers (PWP) invites women and non-binary artists to submit cell phone photographs for Small Works, a juried fundraiser exhibition presented in celebration of PWP’s 50th Anniversary. Curated by Claudia Sohrens, Small Works embraces phoneography as an accessible and contemporary practice, exploring how everyday acts of seeing can […]
Open session where families can bring children to a cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, and meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language and culture. All are welcome.
Reading of a spirited picture book biography about composer Aaron Copland and the birth of modern America.
Ten artists will be paired with a professional ice carver from Okamoto Studio during the free public event, where visitors are invited to witness this real-time ice carving. The Ice Sculpture Show will also feature ice carving workshops from Okamoto Studio, a DJ set from Miss Alicia with sound by Karlala Soundsystem, and more activities […]
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.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can put their name in a hat to share a five minute personal story on the night’s theme live without notes. This is a preparatory workshop offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling. This workshop is repeated at 6pm.
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding. Join historian Robert Watson for this talk exploring some of the fun and intriguing stories behind the stories as well as common myths and misconceptions about both remarkable events.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Book launch. The Baby-Sitters Club meets The Breakfast Club in this fun and fresh graphic novel about a girl who reluctantly joins the Environmental Club at her new school–and finds friendship and community where she least expects it.
Between 1986 and 1990, New York City seemed to be on the rebound from the fiscal collapse of the 1970s. But beneath the surface, the city was coming apart at the seams. Racial conflict, the AIDS epidemic, widening inequality, media sensationalism and political realignment were tearing at its civic fabric. Out of that turbulence, the […]
Andrew Martin presents his novel Down Time, in conversation with Halle Butler. A terribly funny and lovably louche novel about five friends growing older, if not always up, from the author of Early Work and Cool for America.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can put their name in a hat to share a five minute personal story on the night’s theme live without notes!
Directed by the 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.
Johannes Brahms’s Ein deutsches Requiem is one of the most profound choral masterworks ever composed. In this performance by Downtown Voices, NOVUS, and soloists Moriah Berry (a former Trinity Choral Scholar) and Brian Mextorf (Trinity Choir), Brahms’s setting of biblical texts unfolds in waves of grief and consolation, embodied in expressive orchestration and choral melodies. Unlike traditional requiems, Brahms’s masterpiece is not a mass for the dead but rather a work for […]
Book reading and signing by author Elizabeth Crowens.
A night of trivia about The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class with four of the authors of the series Tracey Baptiste, Eliot Schrefer, and Kyle Lukoff. Prizes will be awarded to all of our participants with a special Grand Prize for our winning team.
Hooman Majd presents his memoir Minister Without Portfolio, in conversation with Ann Curry. The son of a high-ranking diplomat in pre-Revolutionary Iran, Hooman Majd grew up in the upper echelons of Iranian society and in cosmopolitan diplomatic enclaves in San Francisco, London, and Washington, DC. As a young man, after Ayatollah Khomeini's Revolution in 1979, […]
Dance festival that celebrates the work of emerging and established choreographers. Curated by Amanda Selwyn, this festival showcases dance works with a strong theatrical aesthetic.
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.
Curator-led tour of the Museum’s newest exhibition, Art of Freedom: The Life & Work of Arthur Szyk, presented with ASL interpretation. This program is designed for Deaf adults. Led by Charlotte Apter, Assistant Curator of Collections at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, this tour offers an in-depth look at Szyk’s prolific and influential career. Apter, […]
Book reading and signing by authors Susan Walter and Wendy Walker in conversation with Kristin Thorvaldsen.
Immigrant Stories is a collection of films that illustrate the immigrant experience as it progresses along the generations. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings. A Serious Man (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2009, 106 minutes). In 1967 Minesota, a mild-mannered Jewish physics professor named Larry Gopnik seeks guidance from three […]
From two-time National Magazine Award winner Tom Junod, a searching, brilliantly stylized memoir about a charismatic, philandering father who tried to mold his son in his image, the many secrets he hid, the son’s obsessive quest to uncover them, and ultimately, the true meaning of manhood
Writer and organizer Kay Gabriel focuses on the cult-favorite downtown poet Bernadette Mayer’s maximalism, frequently expressed in her compulsion to write “everything.”
In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through Wagner Park. 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!
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join author Suzy Levinson as she reads her story Dinos that Drive! Brontosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl and T. rex are all here to show off their driving, flying and diving skills in this riotous, fully illustrated book of poems about dinosaurs and their favorite things-that-go.
High-energy, interactive sing-along concert for preschool and early elementary kids and their grown-ups. Bursting with live music, audience participation, and original songs, this joyful show gets kids dancing, singing, and clapping along from the very first note. Join Jeremy and Jazzy on an imaginative road-trip adventure from Toronto to New York City—making stops along the […]
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.
Join the professional designers at Bowne & Co. for a special workshop that explores the art and historical methodologies of calligraphic writing.
New York pianist Roger Peltzman’s one-person show, Dedication, recounts his family’s tragic history of fleeing the Nazis in war-torn Europe using drama, humor, powerful images, and musical performances of everything from blues to Chopin. Drawn into the story of people he never knew, Peltzman develops a “relationship” with his uncle, Norbert Stern, a brilliant pianist […]
Strategy, fun, and friendly competition for players of all ages and skill levels.
To pay tribute to the women who inspire, lead, and shape the communities around us, the restaurant is serving the following F&B specials: Two entree salads, the Ensalada de Queso de Cabra (mixed greens, goat cheese, hazelnuts, caramelized onions, honey vinaigrette) or the Ensalada de Tomate con Atún (Kumato tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, albacore tuna) […]
McNally Editions presents An Awfully Big Adventure, featuring Yiyun Li and Iva Dixit. A blackly comic story of the secrets, sex, and violence behind the curtain of a repertory theater's postwar production of Peter Pan.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
A psychosexual relationship between a rabbi and the man devoted to him goes off the rails in this explosive novel. Wayne Koestenbaum presents My Lover, the Rabbi, in conversation with Morgan Bassichis.
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.
Book reading and signing by author Benjamin Stevenson.
Celebrate the launch of Dear Letters in the Red Box (Kelsay Books, 2026) by Sarah Stern. Stern describes her collection, saying: “Through recently discovered letters and writings, I explore my parents’ years in Paris between 1946 and 1951.
An astonishing account of life under a murderous regime amid a great city’s descent into utter annihilation. Ian Buruma presents Stay Alive: Berlin, 1939-1945, in conversation with Daniel Kehlmann.
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.
American Lyric Theater partners with the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust to present a concert of Tevye’s Daughters – a new opera by Alex […]
A gifted yet financially disadvantaged artist falls victim to the manipulative control of his wealthy, enigmatic Harvard roommate in this incendiary novel from the author of Beautiful Country—a piercing exploration of class, ambition, identity, and the perilous cost of reinvention in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith and Donna Tartt. J.R. Thornton presents his novel Lucien, […]
The Boxcutter Collective is a puppet company made up of Bread & Puppet Theatre alumni who have been making innovative and irreverent political puppet shows at a furious pace since […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
Experience performances featuring China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙). Immerse yourself in the serene […]
Join Latino Outdoors and BPCA naturalists on this Spanish-English exploration of Rector Park. Celebrate longer days and warm sunshine as we search for signs of spring in the city. Nos […]
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Celebrate Women’s History month at the Museum! We’ll learn about the importance of diversity and how women architects like Zaha Hadid, Denise Scott Brown, Natalie de Blois, Maya Lin, and […]
The Boxcutter Collective is a puppet company made up of Bread & Puppet Theatre alumni who have been making innovative and irreverent political puppet shows at a furious pace since […]
After the wild success of PAC NYC’s sold-out 2024 and 2025 showdowns, the one-and-only Cebo is back, this time co-hosting with the legendary Nubian Néné, for a high-voltage battle that […]
Intimate look at the creative process of Exposed, a work in development. The open rehearsal will be followed by wine and cheese.
Seventh meeting of the Infinite Jest Monthly Read-Along Bash group. Read pages 602-716 (plus relevant endnotes) for this month's gathering.
Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing. Today's discussion will be about Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
Book reading and signing by author Steve Cavanagh.
Interactive craft cocktail class hosted by pop historian, comedian and certified mixologist, Jacey Powers. This unique event combines one-part humor, one-part history and shakes them up for a perfectly blended […]
Directed by the 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 […]
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 […]
Saul Rubinek’s novel All in The Telling – a somewhat true story, weaves together a true story of miraculous survival, a murder mystery, an operatic family drama, and undying romance. […]
Simulated chess game with world chess champion Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy. Repeated at 12:30pm
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.
Book reading and signing by author Rob Osler.
Edward Hirsch, Carlie Hoffman, and Yerra Sugarman will present a lecture on Selma Meerbaum-Eisinger (1924–1942), a poet, translator, and librettist from Czernowitz (present-day Chernivtsi, Ukraine).
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Interactive family program inspired by A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Created Grand Central Terminal by Megan Hoyt. Through a read-aloud, children will discover how civil engineer William J. […]
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 […]
A Nowruz celebration honoring Persian culture and the Spring Equinox, featuring Persian music, food, and activities.
Keep the Winter Olympics spirit high in this afternoon of New York City’s most competitive secrets. Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media to explore the grit and […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
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 […]
Poet and translator Ricardo Alberto Maldonado focuses on the poet César Vallejo’s maddeningly complex body of work, emphasizing its religious attention to suffering and grief—“Some blows in life, they’re so […]
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.
Conversation with Zhang Qin, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the […]
Book reading and signing by author Michelle Maryk.
This open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase […]
Join Max Lawton, Grace Byron, and Francesco Pacifico in celebrating the publication of Antonio Moresco's The Beginnings, the highly anticipated first book in his monumentally disruptive Games of Eternity trilogy.
Jerron Paxton (formerly “Blind Boy” Paxton) and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose musical friendship has grown organically in New York City for more than a decade. Their […]
Elodie Dufroux is premiering her first full-length contemporary dance work, UN-spoken. A deeply personal and socially conscious piece, UN-spoken explores the impact of bullying through the lens of Elodie’s own […]
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Celebrate National Poetry Month at McNally Jackson Seaport. Kids can discover the poetic possibilities hidden inside “Poetry Eggs,” colorful eggs filled with words for creating their own poems. Words considered […]
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 […]
Enjoy bilingual, heartfelt and powerful spoken word performances by Nuyorican Poets Cafe poets! Hosted by Matthew Marroquín, The event will feature the poetry of Slam Winners Daniel Letona, Kaleo, and […]
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 […]
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
Get ready for an unforgettable week of acting, creativity, and fun! Tribeca PAC is thrilled to host an acting camp during spring break, April 6 to 11, 2026. This is […]
Pollinators & Skyscrapers! Join us as we explore how native plants and urban architecture come together in our city. By learning about plants, pollinators, and green building design, we’ll discover […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
What does poetry mean in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and surveillance capitalism? Join us for a special reading by poets confronting these issues—Charles Bernstein, William Lessard, Susan Lewis, […]
A gripping chronicle of the rise and fall of a woman-led cult—and the enduring allure of extremism across America’s turbulent religious history.
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Directed by the 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 […]
Book reading and signing by author Harold Goldberg.
Winner of the 2024 Novel Prize, Giada Scodellaro’s Ruins, Child is an irreducibly original debut hybrid novel—a startlingly beautiful and unclassifiable bookfeaturing Yiyun Li and Iva Dixit. A blackly comic […]
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.
Museum director Carol Willis will offer a gallery tour of The Invention of Park Avenue, which examines how the creation of Grand Central and an avenue out of thin air, […]
The Lower Manhattan Historical Association, in conjunction with the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York and its Fraunces Tavern Museum,the Sephardi Federation, the Temple of Universal […]
Make waves at a one-of-a-kind karaoke night celebrating New York’s deep connection to the water, set inside the Seaport Museum’s Maritime City exhibition. Surrounded by artwork, artifacts, and stories of […]
Join the musicians of the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra, KCO Music Director and Conductor, Gary S. Fagin, and four outstanding vocalists, for a concert Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm, at the […]
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Musical adaptation of The Jungle Book -- the conclusion of a weeklong theater acting camp for kids. Repeated at 1:30pm.
The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With […]
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 […]
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
Opening the 2026 midday series, drummer, composer, and bandleader Shirazette Tinnin brings her signature blend of soul, jazz, and global rhythms to a performance that pulses with creativity and joy. Tinnin fuses traditional jazz roots with […]
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 […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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 […]
Novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer, actress, and author Chiang Ching explore the deep connections between food, memory, resilience, and creativity.
In his new book, Garden Apartments: The History of a Low-Rent Utopia, Joshua B. Freeman explains how a form of multifamily housing with idealistic roots became a ubiquitous model dwelling, […]
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
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 […]
If you can’t make it to Trinity's full presentation this evening of the timeless masterpiece by Bach’s contemporary, George Frideric Handel, this is a streamlined lunch-hour edition! Trinity Choir and […]
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 […]
Book reading and signing by author Deborah Levison.
Kick off your Earth Day celebrations with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster for a special screening of his recent documentary "The Keeper," which explores the life and legacy of John Lipscomb who […]
Audiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless […]
Take a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender through Rockefeller Park and explore our connection to the great outdoors! See what makes our parks an important refuge for humans, animals, […]
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.
Book reading and signing by author Corinne Sullivan.
A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives.
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation in celebrating the 22nd Annual NYC Immigrant Heritage Week. Stephen Lean, Director, American Family Immigration […]
Audiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless […]
Since its Broadway premiere—where it earned eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical— Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s darkly delicious masterpiece, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, has become […]
Experience performances featuring China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙). Immerse yourself in the serene […]
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Free activities for all ages, including ecological stewardship, walking tours, an outdoor sound bath, climate tech demos, food trucks, community science, and more.
Young architects will work together to solve clues using the Museum space! Can you identify which tower in our current exhibition is the oldest? Can you find out what year […]
Forty poets read to celebrate 40 years of Poets House, the library and literary center that invites all to step into the living tradition of poetry. Join the festivities and […]
Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective […]
Open session where families can bring children to a cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, and meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language and culture. All are […]
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
Prolific pianist Orrin Evans has built a renowned career defined by his extensive stylistic range, blending swing, blues, and avant-garde influences. Known for pushing the envelope and for his fierce independence — none of his 25 records were […]
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
Book reading and signing by author Joseph Moldover.
Trinity Church’s acclaimed organ scholar brings virtuosity and innovation to the console in a recital that showcases the full expressive power of Trinity’s new pipe organ. The free recital includes […]
Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab Director of Research Michael Jensen, and NYPD Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Weiner join 9/11 […]
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
Returning to the serenity of St. Paul’s Chapel, Trinity’s early-music experts explore the more human side of Bach’s art. In contrast to the magnificent large choral pieces of his B Minor Mass, not to mention Handel’s Messiah, today’s concert finds Bach at […]
Directed by the 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 […]
This new play travels from 1922 Harlem to the 1918 trenches of France. It follows a young woman’s journey to uncover the history of Black soldiers who fought for liberty […]
Chanticleer — hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker — presents the East Coast premiere of Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame, a masterwork by a leading creative mind of the Middle Ages. De Machaut’s Messe, one […]
Celebrate the launch of Winter Night Rabbit Worries (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2026) by Yoo Heekyung, translated from the Korean by Stine An. Structured as a series of stories, Yoo’s fifth […]
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives.
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.
Help conduct a bioblitz, where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area, and contribute to building a catalog of […]
Book launch. A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Words on Warren. At 10:30 am and 1 pm, enjoy a guest appearance from the one and only Pete the Cat. At 11:30 am, enjoy […]
Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special open air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging activities and special […]
Plant new greenery and flowers at our blooming Gotham Park. Our Youth Ambassadors will be leading various stations with fun eco-friendly activities. Learn composting, seed ball making, and much more!
Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective […]
This unique performance is the culmination of eight months of heartfelt collaboration between four Holocaust survivors and high school students. The diverse group of high school students will portray stories […]
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Silvano Monasterios has become one of the most sought-after jazz pianists of his time. For more than three decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide […]
Commemorate the 251st Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. At this commemoration, we will also honor the winner of the 2026 […]
EIghth meeting of the Infinite Jest Monthly Read-Along Bash group. Read pages 717-808 (plus relevant endnotes) for this month's gathering.
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
Suzy Hansen presents From Life Itself, in conversation with Lydia Polgreen. From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist Notes on a Foreign Country, From Life Itself is a […]