Birding BPC
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 […]
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Events
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Events
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Jazz at One: Shirazette Tinnin
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 […]
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Earth Day: Family Birding
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 […]
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Mah Jongg & More
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 […]
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Earth Month Compost Tour
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 […]
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Finding Joy Through Food
Novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer, actress, and author Chiang Ching explore the deep connections between food, memory, resilience, and creativity.
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Garden Apartments: The History of Low-Rent Utopia
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, […]
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No-Press Printmaking
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.
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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 […]
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Bach at One: Selections from “Messiah”
Trinity ChurchIf 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 […]
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Meet the Beekeeper
Rockefeller ParkJoin 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 […]
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A Novel Crime
Book reading and signing by author Deborah Levison.
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The Keeper Film Screening
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 […]
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Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)
Trinity ChurchAudiences 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 […]
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Earth Month Nature Walk
Rockefeller ParkTake 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, […]
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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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Yours Always
Book reading and signing by author Corinne Sullivan.
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Transcendence for Beginners
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.
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Jewish Immigration and the Making of New York City
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 […]
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Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)
Trinity ChurchAudiences 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 work — including the much-celebrated “Hallelujah” chorus.
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Sweeney Todd
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 a bloody, worldwide success. Unjustly exiled, Sweeney Todd returns to London seeking revenge against Judge Turpin, the corrupt authority who framed him and destroyed his […]
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Calligraphy, Music & Mandarin
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 practice of Chinese calligraphy, guided by a master calligrapher. Practice your Mandarin.
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Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
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Earth Day on Governors Island
Free activities for all ages, including ecological stewardship, walking tours, an outdoor sound bath, climate tech demos, food trucks, community science, and more.
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Tall Building Scavenger Hunt
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 a photographer used the unfinished Brooklyn Bridge to take a photo of the Manhattan skyline? Put your sleuthing skills to the test in this scavenger […]
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Poets House 40th Anniversary Celebration Reading
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 enjoy food, drinks, and birthday cake while celebrating 40 years of groundbreaking art in lower Manhattan. Featured readers include both established and emerging poets from […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
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 on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
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.
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Birding BPC
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 […]
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Jazz at One: Orrin Evans
Trinity ChurchProlific 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 backed by a major label — Evans, who is also a composer and bandleader, explains himself best: “I like to stretch out. Wherever the music […]
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Mah Jongg & More
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 […]
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To the End of Reckoning
Book reading and signing by author Joseph Moldover.
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Alex Leonardi Organ Recital
Trinity ChurchTrinity 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 a wide variety of music, ranging from masterworks to underrepresented gems, and the premiere of a new work composed by the performer, a master’s student […]
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25 Years Later: Extremism on Digital Frontlines
9/11 MuseumFormer 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 Memorial & Museum President & CEO Beth Hillman to discuss how social media, AI, and emerging technologies have amplified extremism and are reshaping today’s threat […]
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No-Press Printmaking
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.
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Bach at One
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 his most introspective, with works that draw on texts of self-reflection and consolation. Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra perform Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats and Warum Betrübst du dich, Mein Herz, cantatas that invite personal meditations on faith, doubt, and […]
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Downtown Beats Chorus
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.
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