Drop-In Chess
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.
Free
Events
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The Last Musician of Auschwitz
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, […]
$10
Oculus Beer Garden
World Trade CenterCome 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.
Visual Narrative
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 […]
Free
Downtown Beats Chorus
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.
Free
Passwords: Sam Sax on Allen Ginsberg
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.
Free
Oculus Beer Garden
World Trade CenterCome 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.
Earth Month: Nature Walk
Rockefeller ParkTake 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.
Free
Fiber Art Crafts Studio
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.
Free
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
Coram House
Book reading and signing by Bailey Seybolt, author of Coram House.
Harlem Farr
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 […]
Free
City Nature Challenge BioBlitz
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 […]
Free