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Election Day Art and Play

Children are invited to take part in an art project and activities themed around voting and responsible citizenship.

Free

Drop-In Chess

Rockefeller Park

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 (adults welcome).

Free

Marriage, Divorce, I Love You?

Marriage is the foundation of a Chinese family. As the Chinese saying goes: a harmonious family prospers everything (家和万事兴). It used to be the norm that once people marry, they should never divorce – they should try everything possible to maintain the marriage and make the family “harmonious.” However, as the Chinese society evolves rapidly […]

Pen Parentis

Diane Zinnia, Anna Malaika Tubbs, Jessica Dulong and Richard Jeffrey Newman read from their work during this month's virtual salon. The theme: trauma.

Free

Concert at One: Bach at One

Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76; Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein, conductor.

Free

Sunset Yoga

nwind from the day with yoga. 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 first serve.

Free

Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices

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.

Free

History Tour of The Battery

Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and much more.

Free

Maya Deren: Choreographed for Camera

Drama and myth frame the life and death of Maya Deren. Born in Kiev in 1917, at the start of the Russian Revolution, she died forty-four years later in New York City. In her brief life, she established herself as a pioneering experimental filmmaker, prolific writer, accomplished photographer, and crusader for a personal and poetic […]

“The Disappearance of Josef Mengele” Book Talk

Museum of Jewish Heritage

For three decades Josef Mengele, the doctor who performed horrific experiments on Auschwitz prisoners, floated through South America until the day he collapsed in the Brazilian surf in 1979. In his new novel, The Disappearance of Josef Mengele, Olivier Guez traces Mengele’s travels during those years in hiding, as he kept two steps ahead of […]

$10

Crew and Cargo

South Street Seaport Museum

Looking for a unique family experience while schools are closed for Veterans Day? Bring your family and friends on board the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to participate in hands-on activities that explore the fascinating world of trans-Atlantic sailors from the time of European explorers through today. These dynamic activities invite kids ages 5–12 to haul […]

Free

Curator’s Tour of RESIDENTIAL RISING

Skyscraper Museum

Gallery tour by museum director Carol Willis of RESIDENTIAL RISING: Lower Manhattan since 9/11, which focuses on Downtown’s doubled population and transformed skyline over the past twenty years. Curator’s tours are FREE, but you must book a timed ticket at 3pm.

Free