The American Institute of Architects was founded in Lower Manhattan by 29 architects in 1857 to “promote the scientific and practical perfection of its members” and “elevate the standing of […]
Join Adam Dalva and Brandon Taylor to discuss the life and work of Karl Ove Knausgaard, in celebration of The Third Realm.
Movie screening on The Rooftop at Pier 17. Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf.
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 […]
Did you know that we can grow gardens on a skyscraper? It is possible! Join us in an exploration on how architects design green skyscrapers with vertical gardens and green […]
Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Help observe and identify the fish we catch, enabling us to share valuable data with research […]
This blessing will acknowledge pets' purpose in our lives and express our gratitude and joy for our relationship with them. All are invited to bring their pets to this non-denominational […]
Originally commissioned for a Cycladic island, then restaged in the Tuileries gardens, Greek-born and Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kaklea designed this piece as a response to physical landscape. Consisting of three […]
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our wildlife
Anu Sehgal, founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, will kick off the afternoon festivities with an introduction to Navratri, the Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine. We will also […]
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm […]
The 2024 election affects everyone, on every scale. We know it can be hard to figure out how we as individuals can make concrete, positive change, so we invited a […]
Join the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a […]
Between 1939 and 1945, Nazi genocide claimed the lives of nearly three hundred thousand people diagnosed with psychiatric illness or cognitive deficiencies. Not until the 1980s would these murders, as […]
Violinist Nicholas Pappone, cellist Joseph Staten, and pianist Candace Chien perform as the Trio Portinari in the next installment of Trinity’s popular Sunday Afternoon Music series. Using music to showcase […]
Explore the parks of BPC, and spot migrating birds. Binoculars and field guides provided or bring your own.
Don’t miss Lance Bryant, a legendary vocalist, saxophonist, and composer, and his 16-piece band, Shout! A long-time collaborator with South African great Abdullah Ibrahim (the pianist known for his anti-apartheid […]
Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. […]
Participate in a single-day stewardship project focused on habitat restoration on Governors Island.
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can share a 5 min story on the night’s theme. This is a preparation workshop offering guidance, […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
Trinity’s lead organist and prominent early music expert Avi Stein performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in D Minor, accompanied by members of the Trinity Baroque Orchestra. George Frideric Handel’s Concerto […]
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Livestreamed. Embark on a captivating live-stream journey through the rich Jewish heritage of Paris, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. Our live-stream tour begins on the historic […]
In his last post as a music director in Leipzig, Bach led a concert series — in a coffeehouse in winter and a beer garden in summer — that featured […]
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 […]
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 […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health […]
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment […]
Film screening and conversation with director Peng Fei Song live online from China after the screening. With unsparing realism, The Taste of Rice Flower portrays the relentless clash between tradition […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
Celebrate 15 years of Earth Matter at their anniversary party! Held at LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island, this celebration will feature live music from Chico Alverez and Mafimba, lots […]
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
Transformative sonic experience featuring emerging artists and performers living and visiting New York rooted in Asian heritage. The performance will be introduced by curators or intellectuals who specialize in theories […]
Experience a new verse translation of the Qur’an that captures the exalted magnificence of the Arabic verses, expressing its original elegance in simple English. This is the first time the […]
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can share a 5 min story on the night’s theme. Entry is free – come to enjoy […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions […]
Hands-on experience in crafting origami bats, and other spooky folded-paper creatures, along with Halloween-themed paper chains. For an extra thrill, skilled Bowne designers will be on hand to guide you […]
Kunqu, one of the oldest and most refined forms of Chinese opera, dates back to the Yuan dynasty and is known for its elegant melodies, poetic lyrics, and graceful performance […]
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health […]
The Icons of Culture Festival brings audiences into the room with trailblazers in music, comedy, film, sports, and more to talk about pushing boundaries, making a mark, and elevating the […]
Annual design competition that challenges teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The large-scale sculptures are displayed in an exhibition […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Children ages 6-10 are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days off from school this fall. Join BPC coaches for soccer skills session ending in a scrimmage open […]
Join McNally Jackson and the literary podcast, Burned by Books, for a live recording of a conversation between Jennifer Egan (The Candy House), Katie Kitamura (Intimacies), Tess Gunty (The Rabbit […]
The Icons of Culture Festival brings audiences into the room with trailblazers in music, comedy, film, sports, and more to talk about pushing boundaries, making a mark, and elevating the […]
How are cities made? A lot of people are involved in making a city, but in this program we will all be architects and engineers! We will discuss the buildings […]
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for honoring our ancestors and remembering those we have lost. Learn about the ofrenda (altar), and take the opportunity […]
Find out what happens behind the scenes when poetry and film meet. Join us for a screening of award-winning short poem films and discussion between filmmakers and poets who’ve collaborated […]
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 […]
Trinity Youth Chorus, Trinity Choral Scholars, and the contemporary orchestra NOVUS perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D Minor, opus 48. The contemplative masterwork is known for its lyrical beauty and […]
Using remote sensing data, including LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and high-resolution satellite imagery, archaeologists are working across scales and mapping sites at levels of detail that once seemed impossible. […]
Jewish Currents senior reporter Alex Kane will host a conversation with journalist Spencer Ackerman, historian Stephen Wertheim, and civil rights leader Maya Berry on foreign policy and the 2024 presidential […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
Children are invited to take part in an art project and activities themed around voting and responsible citizenship.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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 […]
The Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood, which examines recent tall buildings in Mass Timber and proposals for […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
This free 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 […]
Self-destruction and self-creation in the work of Dorothy Parker, Djuna Barnes, and Caroline Blackwood. Join Sloane Crosley, Merve Emre, Heidi Julavits, and the staff of McNally Editions as a glass […]
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
Poets House is excited to relaunch one of our most beloved series, Passwords, which invites poets to reflect on the work and impact of other poets. Richard Hell and Janaka […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions […]
Aya Aziz is a composer, playwright, and performer. She created the award-winning musical “Eh Dah? Questions for my Father” (Next Door at NYTW) a “musically adventurous” (NYTimes) story about belonging […]
Art Spiegelman in conversation with Françoise Mouly.
Malini & Ensemble invite you on a journey through the vibrant world of Indian classical dance and music. The group presents Bharatanatyam dance and its sister art form, Carnatic music. […]
On November 9, 2024, a special commemorative event will take place at China Institute in to honor the life and legacy of Peipei Cheng, a pioneering martial arts actress who […]
Alt-pop duo Beau, comprised of Heather Goldin and Emma Jenney, are the amalgam of all that the artistic community has to offer. From punk rock to folk, to modern pop, […]
As thousands of first responders mobilized on the ground in response to the attacks on 9/11, fighter pilots took to the nation's skies. In this moment of unprecedented crisis, United […]
In this lecture, join author, photographer, and licensed NYC sightseeing guide Tommy Silk as he discusses how he decided on the 120 buildings that constitute the hidden landmarks of the […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Book reading by author Tessa Wegert.
Modern Chinese Architecture: 180 Years tells the dramatic story of the transformation of Chinese architecture from a predominantly modular, timber-frame, single-story building system with ceramic tile roofs of anonymous, local […]
Institute of Culinary Education Pastry & Baking Arts chef-instructor Kierin Baldwin is returning this year to share ideas to elevate your holiday cookies. She’ll demonstrate a few base recipes and […]
Reinhold Kulle seemed like the perfect school employee. But in 1982, as his retirement neared, his long-concealed secret came to light. The chief custodian at Oak Park and River Forest […]
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 […]
Anne Berest's The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignant tale of […]
Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in […]
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
With bold, witty lyricism that brings you to that liminal space between laughter and tears, Theo Kandel has been described as “a modern-day James Taylor, albeit slightly scruffier and a […]
The second installment of the Divine Muse series features Charles Gounod’s deeply moving but infrequently performed St. Cecilia Mass. Trinity’s adaptation replaces the rare string octobass (there’s only one performing […]
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
Engage with new poems on feminism and humanity from lauded poets Joan Larkin and Alicia Ostriker.
Escaflowne, an innovative electronic music producer and DJ based in Brooklyn with roots in the Bay Area and Austin, is renowned for his genre-defying approach. Seamlessly fusing elements of house, […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
BPCA naturalists will be on hand to answer questions and make discoveries about the creatures that grow, crawl, hop, and fly through the garden. Join us in tending the garden […]
Marco Foster is a recording artist based in Brooklyn, New York, who has found a musical home reinventing classic songs of the past for a modern world. Having performed at […]
Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be […]
It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Join us to learn about the artistic side of architecture as we discuss sketches, renderings, and all the art architects make […]
An interactive program of family friendly music from the Great American Songbook and more. Mariella Price is an award-winning songwriter and vocalist. She has been featured on Sesame Street seasons […]
Stephan Said is an internationally acclaimed musician, writer and activist, and the host/cofounder of borderless, a global movement, docuseries, and platform promoting a pop-culture revolution for a better world. His […]
Based on true events, this uplifting musical about family, courage, hope, and never forgetting our past tells the story of an aging Holocaust Survivor who speaks to a young American […]
On Sunday, March 20, 1911, children playing in a cave near Kiev made a gruesome discovery: the blood-soaked body of a partially clad boy. After right-wing groups asserted that the […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
Discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Book reading by author Michael Idov.
In 1965, the 47-story and 623ft/190m Place Victoria in Montreal’s financial district, also known as the Stock Exchange Tower or Tour de la Bourse, surpassed Chicago’s 1000 Lake Shore Plaza […]
Celebrate The Book of Eve (Deep Vellum, 2023) a feminist twist on the Book of Genesis, by Mexican poet Carmen Boullosa. She is joined in conversation by translator Samantha Schnee […]
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 […]
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 […]
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present free performances from the college’s music as well as speech, communication, and theatre arts departments as part of our afternoon […]
Award-winning photographer Joe McNally’s "Faces of Ground Zero: Portraits of the Heroes of September 11, 2001" is comprised of 246 large-scale polaroids featuring individuals who responded to 9/11 and contributed […]
BMCC Theater presents “Almost, Maine,” written by acclaimed playwright John Cariani and directed by Jonny Maldonado. Presented by BMCC’s Speech, Communication, and Theater Department, the production will feature a series […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
Book reading by author Joyce Carol Oates.
A masterly crafted and haunting tale of survival, longing, and empathy, set during the Spanish Civil War.
Special two episode screening of the new upcoming TV show, The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke, with host and Executive Producer, Amanda Eke. Embark on a poetic excavation unearthing parallels […]
The Divine Muse series culminates on the eve of Saint Cecilia’s Feast Day, with two master works inspired by the patron saint of music: George Frideric Handel’s Ode for St. […]
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
Adapted from Sandra Schulberg’s monograph, Filmmakers for the Prosecution retraces the hunt for film evidence that could convict the Nazis at the Nuremberg Trial. The searchers were two sons of […]
Chris Hierro and Katya Diaz met while both were accompanying Alejandro Sanz on his 2021 tour. Their chemistry was undeniable, leading to the formation of the duo who went on […]
Experience four ticketed performances of The Nutcracker set to Tchaikovsky’s cherished score in Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by long-time New York Theatre Ballet choreographer, Keith Michael. Advanced […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Celebrate John Shoptaw‘s collection Near-Earth Object (Unbound Edition Press, 2024) with readings and a conversation between Shoptaw and Jenny Odell.
In Jewish tradition, holidays are a time for family and feasting, and for Joan Nathan, nothing embodies the holiday spirit more than cooking delicious festive favorites with friends and loved […]
Author Mirabai Starr will share wisdom from her new book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, which challenges readers to discover the extraordinary in the everyday. Grounded in lessons […]
Popular belief holds that the various ethnic groups that emigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century regarded one another with open hostility, fiercely competing for […]
Blind Spot is the first film to document both the antisemitism that existed on American campuses long before October 7 and how it led to the explosion of virulent and […]
Evacuation Day marked the final British evacuation from New York City in 1783, after seven years of occupation. The evening culminated in a festive dinner given by Governor George Clinton, […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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 […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Hithla, which means “dance” in the Chickasaw language, is comprised of members of the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, and Creek Nations. The troupe is dedicated to preserving their culture and educating […]
Have you ever wondered how concrete buildings are made? Join us for a read aloud of Larissa Theule’s Concrete: From the Ground Up and a child-friendly lesson on what concrete […]
Celebrate the rich legacy of Bowne & Co. in new hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your […]
The rescue network known as the Kindertransport saved the lives of nearly 10,000 children between the years of 1938 and 1940 by transporting them from Nazi Germany to England. This […]
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 […]
This presentation explores Elon Magazine, a work of design anthropology that uses parody to explore the celebrity and cultural milieu of Elon Musk. While the magazine is comprised of writing […]
Damion Searls presents his translation of Overstaying by Ariane Koch, with Emma Ramadan. Winner of the most prestigious German prize for debut fiction, Swiss playwright and visual artist Ariane Koch’s […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
In The Architecture of Urbanity (Princeton University Press, 2024) leading architect Vishaan Chakrabarti asks, how can housing design be part of the solution to our global problems rather than exacerbate […]
Lively performances by Gotham Dance, Big Apple Chorus, Brooklyn United Drumline, and Carolina Rial, with surprise appearances adding to the magic. The evening culminates at 7 PM with the dazzling […]
After the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933, the Associated Press (AP) brought news about life under the Third Reich to tens of millions of American readers. The […]
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. From noon to 2pm today, hear live music from New York Collective featuring Alphonso Horne and enjoy free refreshments […]
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 […]
Philippe Petit reflects on the World Trade Center, his iconic performance, and its legacy half a century later.
Join Aperture and McNally Jackson for a conversation between artist Diana Markosian and author Coco Mellors to celebrate the launch of Markosian’s most recent publication, Father (Aperture, 2024), an intimate […]
On July 30, 1902, tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of New York’s Lower East Side to bid farewell to the city’s chief rabbi, the eminent Talmudist Jacob […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
Kick-off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including Matías […]
This free 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 […]
Join Dr. Alok Aggarwal as he discusses the science behind the mystical and magical world of Artificial Intelligence and his new book The Fourth Industrial Revolution & 100 Years of […]
Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s new book Long Island Compromise spans the entirety of one family’s history, winding through decades and generations, all the way to the outrageous present, and confronting the mainstays […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Students will learn accessible approaches to making editions of their own designs. We will explore frottage (wax rubbings), monoprint, paste papers, collagraph (collage printing), styrograph dry point, eraser stamps, etc. […]
An evening featuring a range of brilliant minds from NYC's poetry scene. The title for this new monthly series comes from Herman Melville’s poem “Art”. Poetry, wine, and the sea […]
Meet the artists in residence at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Center's building on Governors Island.
Tour of the Island’s 3,000+ trees. Learn about how we care for our canopy year-round, discover the most common trees on the Island, and gain some common tree ID tips. […]
In an era of deepening globalization and multicultural integration, Chinese-language literature serves not only as a rich carrier of Chinese cultural heritage but also as a vital bridge connecting diverse […]
Writing workshops, panel discussions, presentations, book signings, and more.
On December 4, 1783, George Washington and his officers met at Fraunces Tavern to say an emotional farewell. Join us in the room where it happened for a special reenactment […]
Clement Clarke Moore is known the world over for his masterpiece of juvenile fiction, Twas the Night Before Christmas — less well-known is Moore's own life story and the involvement […]
The Nobel Prize winner Elias Canetti all his life declared himself a “mortal enemy” of death—and here, in English at last, is his landmark book on the subject. The Book […]
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
A simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger, Things Fall Apart is written with remarkable economy and subtle irony. Uniquely and richly African, […]
The Museum’s online series The Modern Concrete Skyscraper continues with a look back into the early 20th century with a talk by structural engineer and historian Tyler Sprague on the […]
Read and discuss The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya. Stop by the New Amsterdam library to pick up a copy. In case of extreme weather, meet at the New Amsterdam Library.
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. Today from noon to 2pm, enjoy live music from New York Collective featuring Gina Soto and free refreshments from […]
Give the “Gift of Life” by helping to replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. It takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives! Sign up […]
Conversation with Joseph Nye, acclaimed author of Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics and one of the foremost thinkers on international relations. In today’s era of escalating […]
Financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources and learning activities to educate and create […]
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 […]
Join artists Davina Hsu and Michelle Weinberg, from Open Call: Environmental Resiliency and Care, for a presentation about new, temporary public artwork installed on 1100 ft of construction shed along […]
Join us to analyze and discuss this early 20th century memoir that speaks so well to our contemporary socio-political malaise like no other.
Former students, musicians, and scholars talk about the impact of 9/11 on college students and the jazz community.
Join Chukwudi Iwuji, acclaimed stage and screen actor, for a reading to mark the centenary of James Baldwin. Iwuji, who has been immersed in Baldwin’s work as part of a forthcoming project, will be reading selections of special personal meaning.
Reinhold Kulle seemed like the perfect school employee. But in 1982, as his retirement neared, his long-concealed secret came to light. The chief custodian at Oak Park and River Forest High School outside Chicago had been a Nazi, a member of the SS, and a guard at a brutal slave labor camp during World War […]