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Illumination Light Art Festival

Established & emerging artists to create wonderous works of light-based art installations for all New Yorkers to enjoy. Projection mapping, interactive pieces, live performances and much more. Headphones are free; ID is required. RSVP.

Free

(the giant sleeps) Between Two Rivers

A playful, poetic look at the aspirations and inner fire that fuel all who've ever landed on New York's shores. It follows three ambitious New Netherlanders recently arrived to the original Dutch settlement; a waterlogged newcomer washed ashore, searching for purpose and footing on this unfamiliar island; and a gaggle of competing city officials each […]

Oculus Beer Garden

World Trade Center

Come experience the Oculus Beer Garden and enjoy breathtaking city views while relaxing and unwinding in a unique, outdoor setting. Located at 2 World Trade Center Plaza, the Oculus Beer Garden was established in partnership with Westfield and Legends as a destination where guests can enjoy premium beverages, light bites, and live entertainment.

Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card

Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. From 12–2pm you are invited to stop by Bowne & Co. to see the Seaport Museum’s working collection in action and to try printing your card. While you’re at the […]

Free

At the Movies: One With the Whale

Watch the gripping and emotional tale of an Alaska Native family’s struggle to recover from animal activists’ online assaults against their teenage son, the youngest person to ever harpoon a whale for his village. Co-director Pete Chelkowski in attendance for post-screening discussion and Q & A.

Free

Pace University Campus Walk

Pace University

The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death. Register for free to walk with us and/or consider making a contribution.

Free

Urban Farm Tour

Governors Island

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 on Gov­er­nors Island, and learn about each orga­ni­za­tion’s work.

Free

Mafalda Minnozzi

With an ethereal voice that effortlessly bridges cultures and a touring career spanning three continents, Mafalda Minnozzi masterfully unites the rich tapestries of Italian, Brazilian, French, and American musical traditions.

Free

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Margaritas. Mariachi music. More margaritas. Savor the flavors and festive energy of Cinco de Mayo at the Seaport.

Oculus Beer Garden

World Trade Center

Come experience the Oculus Beer Garden and enjoy breathtaking city views while relaxing and unwinding in a unique, outdoor setting. Located at 2 World Trade Center Plaza, the Oculus Beer Garden was established in partnership with Westfield and Legends as a destination where guests can enjoy premium beverages, light bites, and live entertainment.

New York Har­bor Oys­ter Clas­sic 5K

Governors Island

Don’t miss the 6th Annu­al New York Har­bor Oys­ter Clas­sic 5K! This race around Gov­er­nors Island ben­e­fits the Urban Assem­bly New York Har­bor School (locat­ed on Gov­er­nors Island) and its pro­grams work­ing to restore the waters of New York Har­bor, and train­ing the next gen­er­a­tion of pilots, divers, engi­neers, marine tech­ni­cians, cli­mate change spe­cial­ists and […]

Playscape Performs

Family-oriented shows at the ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground. Show is repeated at 12:30pm.

Free