In honor of Women’s History Month, the museum will celebrate Navajo filmmaker Sydney Freeland’s achievements in film. Join us for a special screening and conversation with Freeland about her filmography […]
Kick off the neighborhood Holi celebration at the Seaport Museum with a family-friendly Holi Literary Festival in the first-floor gallery of the newly opened Maritime City exhibition. Enjoy featured book […]
Meet the winter birds of Governors Island! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or […]
All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, […]
Celebrate college hoops at Brookfield Place! Show off your skills with the interactive Pop-A-Shot in the Winter Garden
Read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all experience levels.
Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
More than 3 years passed between the last battle in the North and the British surrender at Yorktown. In this lecture, Alan Pell Crawford tells what actually happened in those […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Drop by the Community Room for a discussion of well-regarded contemporary works. Each session will feature questions and talking points to help readers further connect to the story. Tonight, discuss […]
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.
Book reading and signing by Rick Jackson and Matthew McGough, authors of Black Tunnel White Magic.
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 […]
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
Book reading. A slender novel of epic power and the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men traveling […]
Join the South Street Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of RMS Queen Mary, now on display in the Museum’s new three-floor exhibition Maritime City. Martina Caruso, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Seaport Museum, […]
In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through South Cove. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local wildlife. Marieke’s unique approach shows everyone how to enjoy the great outdoors!
Book reading and signing by Clea Simon, author of The Butterfly Trap.
Launch of McNally Jackson's Publishing 101 series! This series aims to demystify the publishing process through conversations with industry professionals who have done it all, and seen it all. For our inaugural event, we welcome Meredith Kaffel Simonoff and Alia Hanna Habib to discuss all things agenting — from finding a literary agent and navigating […]
Trinity Choir leads the audience through the Lenten journey, from Ash Wednesday’s reminders of human mortality to the redemption of Christ’s death on the cross. Focusing on countertenor, tenor, and bass voices, this performance includes powerful, contemplative works by Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Jonathan Woody, and John Sheppard.
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 […]
Join the editors, contributors, and special guests to celebrate the launch of Amulet — a new literary magazine of religion, spirituality and mysticism for seekers and skeptics alike. In an age of global turmoil, technological consolidation and dwindling religious observance, how do we approach questions of faith and community? Can we get closer to God […]
Reading of Andrea Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer to hear how the kid- engineer Rosie uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? We’ll learn about the role of engineers and then use our own creative minds to use everyday materials to build tall structures! Ages 5+.
Start your weekend with a unique yoga nidra morning meditation surrounded by maritime history in the first-floor gallery of the new exhibition Maritime City at the Seaport Museum.
This time of year is when Native peoples of the Northeast harvest maple tree sap and make it into maple syrup and other sweet treats. Learn about this Native food and the ingenious process that Native people developed and have shared with the world through hands-on activities. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Everything is awesome! Families are invited to join us for a mystery lego build and film screening of The Lego Movie (2014) complete with popcorn and other surprises.
Hamilton. Rent. The Lion King. Girls5eva. Renée Elise Goldsberry has been captivating audiences for nearly 25 years across stage, television, and film. Now the Tony®, GRAMMY®, and Drama Desk-winning star takes center stage at PAC NYC for an uplifting evening of Broadway, pop, and soul. With her powerhouse voice and a stunning backup ensemble, Renée […]
Celebrate both the Jewish holiday Purim and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with film screenings, a Persian shadow puppet show, dance performances, a reading of the Megillah, a Persian tea house, and backgammon games with instructors.
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a celebration of Persian heritage and culture during Nowruz! This day-long festival will feature: children’s activities to learn about Nowruz; a Persian dance performance and dance party; authentic Persian food at our Persian Tea House; Backgammon lessons with the US Backgammon Federation; and music by Abram Pengas and […]
Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
Book reading. A compelling work of investigative journalism that explores the surprising origins and hidden ramifications of an epic late 1960s hoax, perpetrated by cultural luminaries, including Victor Navasky and E.L. Doctorow. For readers curious about the surprising connections between John F. Kennedy, Oliver Stone, Timothy McVeigh, Alex Jones, and Donald Trump. In 1966, amid […]
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.
Book reading. From a rising literary star and the author of how to be a good girl comes a brilliant, biting, and beautifully wrought memoir of trauma and the cost of survival.
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.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: [email protected].
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental […]
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 […]
Enhance your visit to the newly-opened exhibition Maritime City with live music after-hours. Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition that highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, enjoy a live performance by musician and […]
For overseas Chinese, ancient jade is more than just a collectible—it is a bridge to their ancestral heritage, carrying deep family memories and cultural connections to their homeland. The appreciation, study, and collection of ancient jade allow collectors to immerse themselves in the profound traditions of Chinese civilization while expressing nostalgia for their roots and […]
Hear Trinity Youth Chorus take on the challenging and dramatic Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden by Johann Sebastian Bach. Accompanied by the period instruments of Trinity Baroque Orchestra, the young musicians perform Bach’s arrangement of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater for soprano and alto voices, with text from Psalm 51. Trinity’s version is adapted to […]
Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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.
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using perspective, drawing the human figure, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration […]
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.
Music and discussion on Mālama I Ke Kai, the Hawaiian proverb meaning “care for the ocean.” The New York Climate Exchange, The Climate Museum, and musicians from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, in partnership with PAC NYC, are proud to present a musical performance and expert discussion that explores our relationship with the ocean across cultures […]
Book reading and signing by Jeffrey Siger, author of Not Dead Yet.
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives!
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
Aeden Alvarez is a Filipino R&B artist who grew up in Hong Kong. Moving to New York has allowed Aeden to juggle all his talents, from singing and being a content creator to reading tarot cards at Washington Square Park.
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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 […]
On the seventh day of Passover April 8, 1730 the nascent Jewish community of New York City consecrated the Mill Street Synagogue at what today is 26 South William Street. Find out more at this ceremony.
retro baby is a bundle of glitter and dynamite with one rule: sing along if you know it! This effervescent NYC duo, Paige Siegwardt and Ryan Nicholls, deliver blow after blow of your favorite 80s/90s/2000s hits.
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 before their building can be built. We will then play a game of Skyscraper Pictionary with towers from our current exhibition The Modern Concrete Skyscraper! […]
Join KoKo NYC for a sustainable makers workshop and inventors lab! Led by teaching artists, kids and their families will hone their skills, use real tools, and experiment with recycled materials, found objects, and textiles to bring their ideas to life. What will you build?
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental […]
Celebrate National Poetry Month with poets and percussionists from the Puerto Rican diaspora. Presented by Nuyorican Poets Café in partnership with the Battery Park City Authority.
Saha Gnawa brings North African futurism to the U.S., uniting the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City’s jazz and contemporary music scenes to reimagine modern Gnawa music. Often referred to as “Sufi Blues,” Gnawa is rooted in Morocco’s ancient history. Over centuries, infectious rhythms and polytheistic spiritual beliefs originating from […]
Screening and discussion. History-obsessed Randy Schoenberg (memorably portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in Woman in Gold) brings his reluctant teenage son Joey along for the journey of a lifetime, through Europe and the centuries, to reclaim 500 years of their family story. Along the way, they encounter kings, mystics, and a false messiah — as well […]
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.
Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Monday, April 7 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Fiterman Hall (245 Greenwich Street) , Room 1306/7 Please register at https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/event/malaysias-asean-chairmanship-2025/ and bring a photo ID for check-in upon arrival. The Honorable Amir Farid Abu Hasan currently serves as the Consul General of Malaysia in New York, where he is dedicated to strengthening Malaysia’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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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.
Discuss Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson. Repeated April 10 at 2pm.
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using perspective, drawing the human figure, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration […]
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.
Jamieson Webster presents On Breathing: Care in a Time of Catastrophe in conversation with Alissa Bennett.
Cecilia Vicuña discusses three poem sequences sang for the earth in indigenous North and South America. In this performance talk, Vicuña illustrates how oral traditions in Chile, Paraguay, and Arizona continue renewing themselves as individual/collective practices in the 21st century.
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 current research findings for better health and eating. Registration required.
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Born to Persian immigrant parents in New York City, Stephanie June has always turned to music as a universal language.
Since 1985, the Whiting Awards have been given annually to ten of the most promising emerging writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Hear the 2025 winners read from their work the day after they’re announced at an evening hosted by Tony Tulathimutte (Rejection)! Wine and cheese will be served.
This series explores modern and contemporary Latin America through cinema. Tonight, see Guie’dani’s Navel (Xavi Sala, 2018) A rebellious Zapotec girl moves from her small village to Mexico City when her mother takes a job as a maid for a wealthy family. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings.
The story of trans life under Nazism is anticipated as tragic. Following the hard-won recognitions of gay and lesbian victims of the Holocaust and in the maelstrom of contemporary global attacks on trans existence, scholarly and public investments in this history are at their apex—provoking debates in the German Bundestag and libel cases. Yet the […]
Late night legend David Letterman brings his trademark dry humor, irreverence, and sincere curiosity back to PAC NYC for a conversation with his long-time friend and former music director, Paul Shaffer.
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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 […]
Born in France and raised in Paris and LA, French Senegalese singer Sateen creates worlds with her music that represent every shade of her soul.
Listen to the performance of Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be provided onsite.
Interactive story time featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community.
The Orchid Pavilion Gathering series, hosted annually by China Institute Gallery, celebrates the spirit of the renowned congregation organized by the scholar-artist Wang Xizhi in the spring of 353 BC. This year, in conjunction with the spring exhibition “Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes from the Minneapolis Institute of Art,” curator Dr. Liu Yang will take […]
Jake Owen and Mark McIntyre have been cultivating their friendship and musical unity in New York City since meeting in the downtown art-rock scene in 2015. Since then, they have been developing their rare guitar symbiosis and taste for adventurous songwriting in off-hours recording sessions and through Mark’s long-term residency at the 55 Bar in […]
Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Societies all over the world have been building in watery environments for millennia. Today, different countries build with water in distinctive ways. Come with us as we visit places like Amsterdam, Venice, Vietnam, and coastal communities in NYC to discover how architecture and engineering adapt to wetlands, rising sea levels, and flooding in various ways.
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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 the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for resident urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or […]
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.
Children ages 6-10 are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days during spring break. Join BPCA coaches for skill sessions ending in scrimmages. Open to all experience levels. Registration recommended, please email at: [email protected]
Beyond Architecture: The NEW New York is a volume of essays that commemorate the 60th anniversary of the passage of the New York City Landmarks Law, which established the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) and initiated the era of historic preservation in New York City. Commissioned by the NYC Landmarks60 Alliance, the book’s contributors are architects […]
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using perspective, drawing the human figure, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration […]
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.
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 gardens to support soil health. Registration recommended, please email [email protected]
McNally Jackson's Publishing 101 series aims to demystify the publishing process through conversations with industry professionals who have seen it all. For our second event, we welcome Laura McGrath, Randy Winston, and Isaac Fitzgerald to discuss all things "debut novel" — from building your byline and securing a publisher to promoting your book and "breaking […]
Celebrate the extraordinary Brenda Hillman and her friends in poetry—Evelyn Reilly, Patricia Spears Jones, Major Jackson, Donna Masini, and Ama Codjoe—reading poems written by or inspired by her work. The evening culminates in a reading from Hillman and a conversation led by Patricia Spears Jones.
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.
Join 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 beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Simona Daniele is an Italian jazz vocalist based in New York City. A Fulbright Alumni, she was awarded the prestigious scholarship in 2022, which enabled her to earn a second Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from The City College of New York.
Celebrate the release of Like a Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration, Haymarket Books’ anthology of writers speaking on the United States prison-industrial complex. Contributors Randall Horton, Angel Nafis, and Evie Shockley read powerful poems of witness which seek to address the oppressive systems that make up the US prison-industrial complex. Like A Hammer explores how […]
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm […]
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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 […]
Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez is a singer and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. With both Hispanic and Jewish heritage, Raina comes from rich traditions of storytelling. Though her powerhouse vocals are the first thing to catch the ear, it is Raina’s lyricism and stories that make her an important voice of our time. Rooted in jazz, […]
Featuring free activities for all ages, including ecological stewardship, walking tours, an Island-wide scavenger hunt, seedball workshops, a tree stamping art activity, climate tech demos, DJ sets, community science exhibits, and more.
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 […]
American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the subsequent revolt, honor the fallen American troops in the Battle of Brooklyn, celebrate the Constitution’s ratification, and applaud Hamilton's […]
Poets Out Loud meets the third Saturday of every month to read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. We spend the first half of this meeting writing new work, and sharing our work in the second half. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all […]
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental […]
Naledi is a globally multiple award-nominated, South African-born, New York-based vocalist, composer, and teaching artist captivating audiences worldwide with spirited and deeply rooted musical encounters. Her artistry draws from the rich tapestry of the jazz tradition, interwoven with storytelling and the vibrant influences of her African heritage.
All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.
Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and honor the winner of the 2025 Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award, which is presented annually to the author of the best newly published work on the American Revolutionary War that combines original scholarship, insight, and good writing. This year's winner is George Washington’s […]
Opening day of a new exhibition. Fraunces Tavern was a witness to history throughout the Revolutionary War Era. Among the many historic events that took place there, Fraunces Tavern served as a meeting place for the Sons of Liberty, a site for trials that were part of a process that led to the emancipation of […]
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.
In honor of Yom HaShoah, Central Synagogue and the Museum of Jewish Heritage are proud to present a New York screening of The Last Musician of Auschwitz, a new documentary from the BBC, in collaboration with the Museum of Jewish Heritage – a Living Memorial to the Holocaust. The compelling documentary, from director Toby Trackman, […]
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using perspective, drawing the human figure, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration […]
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.
Writer and educator Sam Sax explores the life and work of Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg. Drawing from their research into Stanford University’s Allen Ginsberg papers, sax’s consultation of primary source material (including Ginsberg’s letters and early manuscripts) raises new questions about Ginsberg’s countercultural poetics.
Take 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, and plants, and search for signs of Spring along the Hudson River.
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Book reading and signing by Bailey Seybolt, author of Coram House.
Harlem Farr, also known as ‘hrlum,’ is a 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from South Carolina. Her musical journey began at just six years old when she started playing the piano by ear. With an extensive background in fine arts, two bachelor’s degrees in Music Theory/Composition and Spanish, Harlem has also acquired proficiency in guitar and […]
Help conduct a bioblitz – where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area – and contribute to building a catalog of Battery Park City’s biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app we’ll be taking pictures of pollinators in our gardens. Please meet in front of 6 […]
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 […]
Enhance your visit to the newly-opened exhibition Maritime City with live music after-hours. Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition that highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, enjoy a live performance by musician and […]
Volunteer gardening and clean-up, a special live music performance by bands from the Church Street School of Music and Art, a tree care workshop and a plant giveaway/art project for children. This event is co-sponsored by the City Hall Park Conservancy and the Friends of City Hall Park. Pre-registration preferred, please email [email protected].
Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special Earth Month themed open air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging activities and a pop up lab with BioBus who help K-12 and college students discover, explore, and pursue science.
Start your weekend with a unique yoga nidra morning meditation surrounded by maritime history in the first-floor gallery of the new exhibition Maritime City at the Seaport Museum.
American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the subsequent revolt, honor the fallen American troops in the Battle of Brooklyn, celebrate the Constitution’s ratification, and applaud Hamilton's […]
90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.
Fundraiser. This 5K follows a similar path that rescue and recovery workers took down West Street on their way to Ground Zero on 9/11 and in the days, weeks, and months that followed.
In honor of Earth Day, clear out your papers and drop them into our mobile shredder in Duane Park for free. Watch your hard drive destroyed on sight.
Join us for an uplifting program that elevates emerging artists in our city. Students from Dorrill Initiative, Borough of Manhattan Community College, and Manhattan School of Music perform works ranging from classical standards to beloved theater tunes.
Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
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.
Book reading. For fans of Nancy Mitford's The Pursuit of Love, this is the real-life story of Celia and Mamaine Paget: "devoted twins, whose lives and loves traversed the intellectual currents and crises of mid-twentieth century Europe" (Rupert Christiansen). Ariane Bankes in conversation with Kate Bolick.
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using perspective, drawing the human figure, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form. Registration […]
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.
The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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.
Rally. Protesters gather at Foley Square and march to Battery Park.
Just ten blocks from the World Trade Center, Chinatown was the largest residential area affected by 9/11. Much of the impact was strikingly visible as the collapse of the Twin Towers filled the neighborhood with heavy smoke, dust, and debris. The aftermath of the attacks challenged the community as tourism declined, businesses closed, and health […]
Kely Pinheiro, a cellist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, defies classical norms with her diverse musical journey. Raised in a music-loving family, she challenged stereotypes early on. Awarded a full-tuition scholarship at Berklee College of Music in 2018, Kely discovered her talent for singing, songwriting, and producing – blending Portuguese and English lyrics to connect […]
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & […]
Elderbrook is bringing his Another Touch North American Tour with special guests Le Youth and Jerro to The Rooftop at Pier 17. Due to overwhelming demand, a second show has been added on Friday, May 2, 2025.
20th anniversary celebration of the book The Seas. Following a teenage girl who believes she's a mermaid, The Seas "blurred the lines between reality and fairy tale, hope and delusion, sanity and madness" and predated our contemporary wave of surreal fiction by writers like Melissa Broder, Marie Helene Bertino, Yasmin Zaher, and Ottessa Moshfegh. In […]
China Institute in America and the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music presents an exciting performance by the Bard East/West Ensemble, with the instrumentation of a Western string quintet, seven traditional Chinese instruments, and percussion. The program features a selection of Chinese musical compositions specially arranged to showcase the expressive range […]
Experience the Latin Grammy winning vocalist, musician, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache, Mireya Ramos, whose versatility, natural improvisational skills, and beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in NYC.
Golden Thread Ensemble presents Yiddish Songs of Social Change, a program that explores the nature and dynamics of social change in the 20th century, featuring new arrangements for string quintet by Craig Judelman. Covering a wide array of topics including shifting opportunities for women, the struggle for workers’ rights, tensions between religious and secular movements, […]
Poets Christopher Brunt and Timothy Liu will be reading from their latest work.
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, The Dessoff Choirs joins forces with Trinity Choir, Downtown Voices, and NOVUS to take the audience on a soul-stirring journey through Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem. The epic work is paired with the world premiere of an exciting new choral work by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Tania León commissioned for Dessoff’s centennial. Leading […]
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 […]
Chloé Hogan is a Brooklyn based soul singer and songwriter from Orlando, Florida, and Top 16 finalist on Season 19 of NBC’s The Voice. She shares her intimate experience with love and loss through the heartwarming sonic partnership of her ten-year-old piano and honey-like vocals, captivating audiences across the globe.
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.
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.
Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) commemorates the day in 1862 that Mexico defeated the French Army, paving the way for its independence! To celebrate Mexico and its traditional architecture, join us to learn about the pyramids of the Aztecs and Mayans. In these ancient Mesoamerican cultures, step-pyramids connected the earth to the sky, […]
Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Saturday morning drumming 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!
Bring the whole family for a fun day of Haudenosaunee activities. It was through play that Haudenosaunee youth perfected the skills they would eventually use in their adult lives. In this family fun day, join the Haudenosaunee Dancers in a round dance, explore the galleries in a treasure hunt, and enjoy hands-on activities that include […]
Live music, arts and STEM activities, local food, skateboarding contest, giveaways, yoga and fitness for all.
Naomi Greene travels the world with an electric harp. The Parisian-Californian singer-songwriter has been a collaborator of acts such as La Femme, M83, and Laurent Voulzy. She will release her first solo EP in May 2025. Naomi sings with fragility and strength in both her mother tongues, and dusts off the harp in style.
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.
Screening and discussion. Watching Walter is a short biopic (and feature film proof of concept) starring Stephen Tobolowsky set in both 1995 Philadelphia and World War II Nazi occupied Poland. Based on the true story of Holocaust survivor-turned watchmaker Wladyslaw “Walter” Wojnas, it’s a slice of life story that touches on several poignant moments in […]
For beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will 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 your own.
Experience saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Camille Thurman alongside the Darrell Green Quartet as they showcase their talents at Jazz at One. Renowned for her ability to seamlessly transition between virtuosic saxophone solos and soul-stirring vocals, Thurman captivates audiences with a style that blends jazz, soul, and blues into a dynamic, genre-defying sound. As a trailblazer […]
Join author Kostya Kennedy for this lecture exploring the dramatic events of April 18 and 19, 1775—the night of Paul Revere’s famous ride. With new insights from archives, family documents, and contemporary accounts, discover how the legendary ride is far more complex than it is usually portrayed.*
The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Angela Kraft Cross is an internationally respected virtuoso organist, pianist, and composer — and also an eye surgeon, with dual degrees in physics and organ performance from Oberlin College. Her passion for sharing the joys of her instrument keeps her performing for a wide-ranging audience. Today’s program includes both her original pieces and those of […]
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.
Join poet and educator Rigoberto González for a talk on the foundational yet overlooked Chicano poet Leo Romero, whose new and selected volume Trees Dream of Water (University of Arizona Press) was published earlier this year. Romero’s subject matter is varied, but it continually returns to one place: the natural landscape of the American Southwest. […]