Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some projects for all ages in the vegetable farm.
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.
Have you ever wondered how a dome is built? The first dome of the U.S. Capitol, completed in the 1820s, was made of wood and covered in copper. The magnificent dome we know today was completed in 1866 and is made of cast iron! In honor of The Fourth of July young learners will be […]
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and […]
Walking tour. Experience the spellbinding story of the events leading up to the American Revolution while walking on the very streets where it happened, from the Stamp Act of 1765 […]
The best ice cream vendors from across the five boroughs bring us their finest flavors to compete for the chance to claim this year’s acclaimed ‘Audience Award’. The Social’s reputation is pretty darn good when you consider that thousands of people have shown up years past— including Leo DiCaprio and his mom— but don’t be […]
Join artist Cat Schmitz for a conversation with a panel of creatives to learn about how different artisans integrate textiles into their design practice. Hear from designers working in fabric design, interiors, fashion, and more.
Family-friendly experience hosted by dinosaur expert and author Dustin Growick. The event will begin at Cannon’s Walk, 206 Front Street, and move out to Pier 16. The event is recommended for ages 6+. You'll be introduced to some of the creatures that currently reside in and around New York Harbor as well as get a […]
One of the most widely read 20th-century writers, Jin Yong enjoys enormous popularity in the Chinese-speaking world with the panoramic fictional universes he created through his novels. He modernized and elevated the wuxia genre to a new height by blending in poetry, history and fantasy, and his epic novels inspired countless film, television and video […]
Virtual tour of the rich Jewish heritage of Odessa with our guide Olga, who is safely back in the city. During our tour, we’ll see the Main City Synagogue and […]
Over the course of a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, virtuoso Steve Turre has proven he is one of the foremost masters of the trombone and a pioneer […]