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  • The Death of Rasputin

    Governors Island

    Step into a world where his­to­ry is sus­pend­ed, loy­al­ty is test­ed, and desire will save you. Cre­at­ed by and fea­tur­ing orig­i­nal cast mem­bers and cre­ative leads of Sleep No More, […]

    $44 – $148
  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Poet’s Game

    Book reading and signing by Paul Vidich, author of The Poet's Game.

  • Sunset 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 […]

    Free
  • Capturing History in Personal Writing

    This conversation explores how André Aciman and Rich Benjamin chronicle “a living past”—and excavate history— in recent acclaimed works. How do authors such as they successfully interweave big history, a kind of lyrical scholarship, with personal narrative? How do they convey a poetry of place?

    $5 – $30
  • Bach at One

    Hear pieces from two distinct phases of Bach’s prolific Leipzig period, when he wrote most of the cantatas we perform today. Nun is das Heil und die Kraft represents his first few years in the German city, when he composed sacred works. Meanwhile, grand Cantata 207, Vereinigte Zwietracht der wechselnden Saiten, highlights the phase when he […]

    Free
  • Pick Up Pickleball

    The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.

    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
  • Dark Waters, Deep Time: Climate and What Manhattan’s Seaport Remembers

    New York City is made up of over 40 islands. By looking to Manhattan’s seaport and its deep history of commerce and cultural exchange, professor and D.J. Tao Leigh Goffe explores how climate change has long impacted New York’s deep shorelines. Toni Morrison has written that “All water has a perfect memory and is forever […]

    $5 – $35
  • New York City’s Connection to Polar History

    Discover New York City's connections to historic exploration of both the North and South Poles in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror and Erebus Society. Moderated by Allegra Rosenberg, the founder and director of the Terror Camp virtual polar conference, the evening will include three short […]

    Free
  • Alex Blue in Concert

    Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and singer-songwriter Alex Blue for a concert followed by an audience Q&A. Alex Blue (she/her) is a Jewish-Mexican folk singer-songwriter from Aurora, CO. With a diverse range of influences spanning from Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell to Shaun Colvin, Patty Griffin, and Gaby Moreno, Alex’s music carries echoes of […]

    $10
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]