Elodie Dufroux is premiering her first full-length contemporary dance work, UN-spoken. A deeply personal and socially conscious piece, UN-spoken explores the impact of bullying through the lens of Elodie’s own lived experiences. The work invites conversation around emotional trauma, resilience, and shared humanity, blending intimate narrative with powerful physical storytelling to give voice to what […]
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
Celebrate National Poetry Month at McNally Jackson Seaport. Kids can discover the poetic possibilities hidden inside “Poetry Eggs,” colorful eggs filled with words for creating their own poems. Words considered lost to poetry–newspaper headlines, menus, packaging–can be repurposed and found for poetry. We’ll read exciting and humorous poems together, then kids can open their eggs, […]
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.
Enjoy bilingual, heartfelt and powerful spoken word performances by Nuyorican Poets Cafe poets! Hosted by Matthew Marroquín, The event will feature the poetry of Slam Winners Daniel Letona, Kaleo, and Ave Maria with themes that range from personal relationships to the political climate of America. Featured performances will be followed by an open mic for […]
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.
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 your own.
Pollinators & Skyscrapers! Join us as we explore how native plants and urban architecture come together in our city. By learning about plants, pollinators, and green building design, we’ll discover how nature and buildings interact, why greenery matters in urban spaces, and how small seeds can spark big change. Then, to bring the city to […]
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 with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
What does poetry mean in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and surveillance capitalism? Join us for a special reading by poets confronting these issues—Charles Bernstein, William Lessard, Susan Lewis, Joseph Milazzo, Jerome Sala, and Sandra Simonds—along with a brief introduction by poet, fiction writer and critic, Michael Londra.
A gripping chronicle of the rise and fall of a woman-led cult—and the enduring allure of extremism across America’s turbulent religious history.