Drop-In Chess
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.
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Events
23 events found.
Events
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Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade returns to The Rooftop at Pier 17 with special guests Microwave, Grayscale and Like Roses.
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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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Bach at One
Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, led by organist Avi Stein, perform Bach’s beautiful Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn (Cantata 92), a sacred work that references the soul’s surrender as the way to heaven. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major — Bach’s first major work for solo harpsichord and orchestra — is also on […]
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Join 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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Sunset Yoga
Immerse 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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Pick Up Pickleball
The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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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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Broad Street Brawl
Uprising Promotions in association with HIIT The Deck Boxing Gym are bringing the heat to Broad Street on May 29 for a night of raw, relentless amateur boxing- all to fuel the fight for young adults in recovery. Every dollar raised helps young adults reclaim their lives from substance abuse - All funds raised go […]
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Trivia Aboard a Tall Ship
Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to enjoy a delightful evening of New York City trivia with the Seaport Museum and the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC). Prepare to immerse yourself in an enthralling exploration of the city’s history as you engage in a friendly competition against professional tour guides and devoted […]
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Casino People
The indie vibes, pop hooks, melodies, and lyrics of the Casino People spread positivity and good time vibes with genuine, heartfelt tunes.
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Films at the Museum: “50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus”
In the spring of 1939, a Jewish couple from Philadelphia traveled into the heart of Nazi Germany to carry out a daring mission – rescuing Jewish children from the oncoming horrors of the Holocaust and bringing them to safety in the United States. Nominated for an Emmy award for Outstanding Historical Programming, 50 Children tells […]
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JET
JET is bringing their North America Tour to The Rooftop at Pier 17 with special guest Band Of Skulls.
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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 […]
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Downtown Beats Chorus
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.
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Maiya Blaney
Maiya Blaney is a New York based, New Jersey born singer, songwriter, and producer. Her unique sound- highly influenced by both 90s grunge and UK electronic music alike- spans radioactive kiss offs, sorrowful meditations on yearning, and gossamer reveries about self-image.
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Sunset Singing Circle
Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Musical performance.
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Drawing in the Park
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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JC Maillard
JC Maillard, the creative mind behind the renowned project Grand Baton—famous for its collaboration with Lisa Fischer—continues to chart bold new musical territory with his latest venture: Caribbean Bluegrass. Born in Guadeloupe and now based in New York, JC carries the legacy of Caribbean musical traditions while embracing the richness of the American soundscape he’s […]
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Life in Poetry, Painting, and Gardens: The Art of Chen Congzhou
Special lecture on Professor Chen Congzhou (1918–2000), widely regarded as the father of modern Chinese Landscape Architecture and Art. A scholar of rare breadth, Chen was not only a pioneering Landscape Architect and theorist, but also a poet, painter, calligrapher, and architectural historian. He once described the Chinese garden as “a poetic and picturesque composite […]
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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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