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Mah Jongg & More

Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

Free

Early Spring Children’s Gardening

Rockefeller Park

Celebrate spring by digging and planting in the Children’s Garden. Learn about green practices and composting firsthand. For children who enjoy nature and like to get dirty! For ages 6-10. Registration required.

Free

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.

Guided Bird Walk with NYC Audubon

Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required

Free

Figure Al Fresco

Observe and sketch the human figure in a park setting. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided; artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

Free

Elements of Nature Drawing

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 and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]

Free

Sunset Yoga

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 as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come […]

Free

China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and feel the […]

An American Solider

Conversation with Tony award and Grammy award winner David Henry Hwang; Chay Yew; and Carolyn Kuan about the powerful opera commemorating a soldier’s racially charged tragedy.

Free

Comparing the Jewish and Islamic Legal Traditions

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Professor Rabea Benhalim will present on the comparative features of Jewish and Islamic law. She will discuss the historical relationship of Jewish and Islamic legal scholars, the shared features of each religious legal system, and the continued development of each within the modern, American context.

$10

Fresh Prints

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 & Co., […]

Free

Tour of The Battery Urban Farm

Take a tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce and support local wildlife in the heart of downtown New York City.

Free