Begin the Holi celebration with a family-friendly book reading and a captivating talk on the traditional foods of Holi by Priya Krishna, an award-winning food reporter for The New York Times. Priya will share insights from her new book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures, an illustrated cookbook for kids and parents that draws inspiration from her childhood […]
Colorful puppets. Dances. Drummers. Delicious food and powder play. Thhe Seaport in partnership with The Culture Tree and the South Street Seaport Museum invite you to join the celebration of Holi, the traditional Indian festival of colors. Featuring an interactive paintball mural, dance workshops, food, art activity and a puppet show and, of course, spirited […]
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
A meticulous melodist and virtuosic player of various string instruments, JC Maillard is a Caribbean born, colorful musician and singer.
Celebration of Persian heritage and culture during Purim and Nowruz. This day long festival will feature Persian music, food, and games and also include a performance by pianist and composer Tania Eshagoff-Friedburg, a screening of one of shadow puppeteer Hamid Rahmanian’s films, and the launch of the new podcast The Nightingale of Iran.
Join Downtown Voices and Stephen Sands, conductor for Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Works include Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei and other improvisations.
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required
Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
As early as 1934, Arthur Szyk told the American press: “An artist, and especially a Jewish artist, cannot be neutral in these times… Our life is involved in a terrible tragedy, and I am resolved to serve my people with all my art, with all my talent, with all my knowledge.” Szyk went on to […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.