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  • Trash

    Tim and Jake are Deaf roommates sharing an apartment in the city—but not much else. They’re polar opposites, each with very different views on what it means to be Deaf […]

    $44

  • Checkmate at BFPL

    Winter Garden

    Strategy, fun, and friendly competition for players of all ages and skill levels.

    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

  • Remembering Selma Meerbaum-Eisinger

    Edward Hirsch, Carlie Hoffman, and Yerra Sugarman will present a lecture on Selma Meerbaum-Eisinger (1924–1942), a poet, translator, and librettist from Czernowitz (present-day Chernivtsi, Ukraine).

    $10

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]

    Free

  • Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up

    Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.

    Free

  • Women Who Wowed

    From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history.

    $30 – $40

  • Lambkin

    Musical performance.

    Free

  • Gold Metals and Grit: Secrets and Lies

    Keep the Winter Olympics spirit high in this afternoon of New York City’s most competitive secrets. Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media to explore the grit and […]

    $15

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]

    Free

  • No-Press Printmaking

    Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.

    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 […]

    Free

  • Be Easy

    Adrian Matejka presents Be Easy, in conversation with Terrance Hayes.

    $5

  • Passwords: Ricardo Alberto Maldonado on César Vallejo

    Poet and translator Ricardo Alberto Maldonado focuses on the poet César Vallejo’s maddeningly complex body of work, emphasizing its religious attention to suffering and grief—“Some blows in life, they’re so […]

    $10

  • Mah Jongg Lessons

    Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg.

    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

  • A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night

    Conversation with Zhang Qin, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the […]

    $10

  • Fresh Prints

    This open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase […]

    $5

  • The Beginnings by Antonio Moresco

    Join Max Lawton, Grace Byron, and Francesco Pacifico in celebrating the publication of Antonio Moresco's The Beginnings, the highly anticipated first book in his monumentally disruptive Games of Eternity trilogy.

    $5

  • Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman

    Wagner Park

    Jerron Paxton (formerly “Blind Boy” Paxton) and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose musical friendship has grown organically in New York City for more than a decade. Their […]

    Free

  • Elodie Dufroux Presents UN-SPOKEN

    Elodie Dufroux is premiering her first full-length contemporary dance work, UN-spoken. A deeply personal and socially conscious piece, UN-spoken explores the impact of bullying through the lens of Elodie’s own […]

    $40

  • Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up

    Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.

    Free

  • Poetry Eggs: Lost and Found

    Celebrate National Poetry Month at McNally Jackson Seaport. Kids can discover the poetic possibilities hidden inside “Poetry Eggs,” colorful eggs filled with words for creating their own poems. Words considered […]

    Free

  • Women Who Wowed

    From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history.

    $30 – $40

  • Poetry en el Parque with Nuyorican Poets Cafe

    Enjoy bilingual, heartfelt and powerful spoken word performances by Nuyorican Poets Cafe poets! Hosted by Matthew Marroquín, The event will feature the poetry of Slam Winners Daniel Letona, Kaleo, and […]

    Free

  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just […]

    Free

  • Birding BPC

    Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]

    Free

  • The Jungle Book Acting Camp at Tribeca PAC

    Tribeca Perf. Arts Center

    Get ready for an unforgettable week of acting, creativity, and fun! Tribeca PAC is thrilled to host an acting camp during spring break, April 6 to 11, 2026. This is […]

    $500

  • Turning NYC Green

    Pollinators & Skyscrapers! Join us as we explore how native plants and urban architecture come together in our city. By learning about plants, pollinators, and green building design, we’ll discover […]

    Free

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]

    Free

  • The Oracle’s Daughter

    A gripping chronicle of the rise and fall of a woman-led cult—and the enduring allure of extremism across America’s turbulent religious history.

    $5

  • Poets Confront AI and Surveillance Capitalism

    What does poetry mean in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and surveillance capitalism? Join us for a special reading by poets confronting these issues—Charles Bernstein, William Lessard, Susan Lewis, […]

    $10

  • No-Press Printmaking

    Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.

    Free

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by the 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 […]

    Free

  • The Skinny

    Book reading and signing by author Harold Goldberg.

  • Ruins, Child

    Winner of the 2024 Novel Prize, Giada Scodellaro’s Ruins, Child is an irreducibly original debut hybrid novel—a startlingly beautiful and unclassifiable bookfeaturing Yiyun Li and Iva Dixit. A blackly comic […]

    $5

  • Mah Jongg Lessons

    Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg.

    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

  • Curator’s Tour

    Museum director Carol Willis will offer a gallery tour of The Invention of Park Avenue, which examines how the creation of Grand Central and an avenue out of thin air, […]

    Free

  • Nautical Night of Karaoke with Nyota

    Make waves at a one-of-a-kind karaoke night celebrating New York’s deep connection to the water, set inside the Seaport Museum’s Maritime City exhibition. Surrounded by artwork, artifacts, and stories of […]

    Free

  • Singing of Democracy

    Join the musicians of the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra, KCO Music Director and Conductor, Gary S. Fagin, and four outstanding vocalists, for a concert Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm, at the […]

    $20 – $40.

  • Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up

    Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.

    Free

  • The Jungle Book

    Musical adaptation of The Jungle Book -- the conclusion of a weeklong theater acting camp for kids. Repeated at 1:30pm.

    $20

  • Big

    The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With […]

  • Women Who Wowed

    From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history.

    $30 – $40

  • Sateen

    Musical performance.

    Free

  • Birding BPC

    Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]

    Free

  • Jazz at One: Shirazette Tinnin

    Opening the 2026 midday series, drummer, composer, and bandleader Shirazette Tinnin brings her signature blend of soul, jazz, and global rhythms to a performance that pulses with creativity and joy. Tinnin fuses traditional jazz roots with […]

    Free

  • Earth Day: Family Birding

    What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore […]

    Free

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]

    Free

  • Earth Month Compost Tour

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BPCA processes the hundreds of pounds of food waste collected each day, that is then turned into compost that goes back out into the […]

    Free

  • Finding Joy Through Food

    Novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer, actress, and author Chiang Ching explore the deep connections between food, memory, resilience, and creativity.

    $20

  • Garden Apartments: The History of Low-Rent Utopia

    In his new book, Garden Apartments: The History of a Low-Rent Utopia, Joshua B. Freeman explains how a form of multifamily housing with idealistic roots became a ubiquitous model dwelling, […]

    Free

  • No-Press Printmaking

    Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.

    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 […]

    Free

  • Bach at One: Selections from “Messiah”

    Trinity Church

    If you can’t make it to Trinity's full presentation this evening of the timeless masterpiece by Bach’s contemporary, George Frideric Handel, this is a streamlined lunch-hour edition! Trinity Choir and […]

    Free

  • Meet the Beekeeper

    Rockefeller Park

    Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban […]

    Free

  • A Novel Crime

    Book reading and signing by author Deborah Levison.

  • The Keeper Film Screening

    Kick off your Earth Day celebrations with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster for a special screening of his recent documentary "The Keeper," which explores the life and legacy of John Lipscomb who […]

    Free

  • Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)  

    Trinity Church

    Audiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless […]

    Free

  • Mah Jongg Lessons

    Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg.

    Free

  • Earth Month Nature Walk

    Rockefeller Park

    Take 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, […]

    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

  • Yours Always

    Book reading and signing by author Corinne Sullivan.

  • Transcendence for Beginners

    A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives.

    $5

  • Jewish Immigration and the Making of New York City

    Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation in celebrating the 22nd Annual NYC Immigrant Heritage Week. Stephen Lean, Director, American Family Immigration […]

    $10

  • Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)  

    Trinity Church

    Audiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless […]

    Free

  • Sweeney Todd

    Since its Broadway premiere—where it earned eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical— Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s darkly delicious masterpiece, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, has become […]

    $15

  • Calligraphy, Music & Mandarin

    Experience performances featuring China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙). Immerse yourself in the serene […]

    $15

  • Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up

    Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.

    Free

  • Earth Day on Governors Island

    Free activ­i­ties for all ages, includ­ing eco­log­i­cal stew­ard­ship, walk­ing tours, an out­door sound bath, cli­mate tech demos, food trucks, com­mu­ni­ty sci­ence, and more.

    Free

  • Tall Building Scavenger Hunt

    Young architects will work together to solve clues using the Museum space! Can you identify which tower in our current exhibition is the oldest? Can you find out what year […]

    Free

  • Poets House 40th Anniversary Celebration Reading

    Forty poets read to celebrate 40 years of Poets House, the library and literary center that invites all to step into the living tradition of poetry. Join the festivities and […]

    $10

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.

    $30 – $40

  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

    Open session where families can bring children to a cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, and meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language and culture. All are […]

    Free

  • Birding BPC

    Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]

    Free

  • Jazz at One: Orrin Evans

    Trinity Church

    Prolific pianist Orrin Evans has built a renowned career defined by his extensive stylistic range, blending swing, blues, and avant-garde influences. Known for pushing the envelope and for his fierce independence — none of his 25 records were […]

    Free

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]

    Free

  • Alex Leonardi Organ Recital

    Trinity Church

    Trinity Church’s acclaimed organ scholar brings virtuosity and innovation to the console in a recital that showcases the full expressive power of Trinity’s new pipe organ. The free recital includes […]

    Free

  • 25 Years Later: Extremism on Digital Frontlines

    9/11 Museum

    Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab Director of Research Michael Jensen, and NYPD Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Weiner join 9/11 […]

    Free

  • No-Press Printmaking

    Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.

    Free

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by the 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 […]

    Free

  • Bach at One

    Returning to the serenity of St. Paul’s Chapel, Trinity’s early-music experts explore the more human side of Bach’s art. In contrast to the magnificent large choral pieces of his B Minor Mass, not to mention Handel’s Messiah, today’s concert finds Bach at […]

    Free

  • To the Unknown Soldiers

    This new play travels from 1922 Harlem to the 1918 trenches of France. It follows a young woman’s journey to uncover the history of Black soldiers who fought for liberty […]

    Free

  • Chanticleer

    Trinity Church

    Chanticleer — hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker — presents the East Coast premiere of Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame, a masterwork by a leading creative mind of the Middle Ages. De Machaut’s Messe, one […]

    $45

  • Winter Night Rabbit Worries

    Celebrate the launch of Winter Night Rabbit Worries (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2026) by Yoo Heekyung, translated from the Korean by Stine An. Structured as a series of stories, Yoo’s fifth […]

    $10

  • Mah Jongg Lessons

    Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg.

    Free

  • Spring Blood Drive

    Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives.

  • 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

  • The Plunge

    Lila Raicek presents her novel The Plunge, in conversation with Griffin Dunne.

    $5

  • City Nature Challenge Bioblitz

    Wagner Park

    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 […]

    Free

  • Hook

    Winter Garden

    Movie screening.

    Free

  • Found Sound

    Book launch. A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found.

  • Independent Bookstore Day

    Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Words on Warren. At 10:30 am and 1 pm, enjoy a guest appearance from the one and only Pete the Cat. At 11:30 am, enjoy […]

  • S.T.E.A.M. Dream

    Rockefeller Park

    Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special open air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging activities and special […]

    Free

  • Earth Day at Gotham Park

    Plant new greenery and flowers at our blooming Gotham Park. Our Youth Ambassadors will be leading various stations with fun eco-friendly activities. Learn composting, seed ball making, and much more!

    Free

  • Ratatouille

    Winter Garden

    Movie screening.

    Free

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.

    $30 – $40

  • TamTam

    Musical performance.

    Free

  • Witness Theater: The Fifth Witness

    This unique performance is the culmination of eight months of heartfelt collaboration between four Holocaust survivors and high school students. The diverse group of high school students will portray stories […]

    $10

  • Birding BPC

    Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]

    Free

  • Jazz at One: Silvano Monasterios Venezuelan Nonet

    Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Silvano Monasterios has become one of the most sought-after jazz pianists of his time. For more than three decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide […]

    Free

  • Infinite Jest Fest

    EIghth meeting of the Infinite Jest Monthly Read-Along Bash group. Read pages 717-808 (plus relevant endnotes) for this month's gathering.

    $5

  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]

    Free

  • From Life Itself

    Suzy Hansen presents From Life Itself, in conversation with Lydia Polgreen. From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist Notes on a Foreign Country, From Life Itself is a […]

    $5

  • No-Press Printmaking

    Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.

    Free

  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    Directed by the 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 […]

    Free

  • Bach at One

    Trinity organist Avi Stein will transport audiences into the musical milieu from which Johann Sebastian Bach emerged. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was keenly aware of his place […]

    Free

  • Beyond Inheritance

    Roxanne Khamsi presents Beyond Inheritance, in conversation with Apoorva Mandavilli. A captivating exploration of the remarkable ways our DNA mutates over the course of our lives, with radical implications for […]

    $5

  • Mah Jongg Lessons

    Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg.

    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

  • Tiny Concerts: Bach’s Playlist

    Trinity organist Avi Stein will transport audiences to the sound-world from which Johann Sebastian Bach sprang forth. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was fueled by a wide […]

    Free

  • Among Neighbors

    Film screening. Combining magical realism and evocative hand-drawn animation with revelatory interviews and verité footage, Among Neighbors examines the story of a small, rural town where Jews and Polish Catholics […]

    $10

  • She Shaped the Seaport: Secrets and Lies

    Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media for a deep dive into the feminine force of the New York City seaport as we explore the lives of the […]

    $15

  • Labor of Love

    Labor of Love: An Interactive Celebration of Our Hardworking Ecosystems, celebrates the art and aquatic ecosystems with performance and interactive art-making. Take part in an experiential puppet procession, featuring giant, […]

    Free

  • BPC Resiliency Drop-In

    Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.

    Free

  • Annie

    Winter Garden

    Sing-along movie screening.

    Free

  • Fulton Fish Market: A Walk Through the Past

    Guided walking tour, led by Naima Rauam. The fish are gone, the smell is gone, but the legend lives on. This in-person walk in the South Street Seaport visits sites […]

    Free

  • Exposed Season Preview

    This preview of "Exposed" explores a raw relentlessness human drive to climb —physically, emotionally, and spiritually and the vulnerability, vision, and courage required to transcend and rise. Throughout the piece, […]

    $40

  • Sunset Singing Circle

    Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program of classic and contemporary tunes for beginners and seasoned crooners alike.

    Free

  • Spring Block Party

    Hosted by the Tribeca Merchants Association (TAMA), this years block party will be a blast for the whole family. Stop by for live music, free food, performances, and tons of […]

    Free

  • Drawing in the Park

    Wagner Park

    Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of Wagner Park. An artist/educator will help […]

    Free

  • Mapping The City

    Hands-on family program that introduces young cartographers to the art and language of maps! In this interactive family program, children will learn how to read and understand the key elements […]

    Free

  • The Bindlestiff Family Circus

    Wagner Park

    Step right up for the Flatbed Follies with The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus! This vintage-inspired circus features an eclectic mix of clowns, jugglers, wire walkers, acrobats, aerialists, and more—delivering high-flying fun […]

    Free

  • Gotham Park Community Block Party

    Live music from Fogo Azul, Church Street School for Music & Art, Spotlight Kids, Opera by Teatro Grattacielo. Alongside educational activities with Pace, New York Public Library and others. Come […]

    Free

  • Five Borough Bike Tour

    The Five Borough Bike Tour begins in Lower Manhattan. Click on the title for street closure information.

  • New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K

    Governors Island

    This race around Gov­er­nors Island ben­e­fits the Urban Assem­bly New York Har­bor School and its pro­grams work­ing to restore the waters of New York Har­bor, and train­ing the next gen­er­a­tion […]

  • Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card

    Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical […]

    Free

  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    Sea-song sing along! Each session is hosted by a local artist who leads the group through a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Throughout the event, attendees of […]

    Free

  • Downtown Dog Show

    Parade your pooch for potential trophies and the ultimate bragging rights. This years' ten categories include Tribeca Trendsetter, Expressive Eyes, Mini Marvel etc etc. All entries are entitled to a […]

  • Jazz Icons: Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap

    Trinity Church

    Esteemed pianists Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap bring their dazzling musicianship and husband-and-wife chemistry to Trinity for an afternoon of inspired jazz artistry. Individually celebrated for their unmistakable voices — NPR calls Charlap “one of the finest interpreters of American popular song” and Rosnes “a […]

    Free

  • Birding BPC

    Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]

    Free

  • Jazz at One: Vanisha Gould

    Gould, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, is known for her soulful voice and dynamic presence. She’s performed worldwide, from the Copenhagen Jazz Festival to Smalls Jazz Club in New York City, and teaches […]

    Free

  • Stories Survive: Pass the Trauma, Please

    Todd Diamond’s new book Pass the Trauma, Please is a comedy-drama Holocaust memoir where scandalous secrets about a father’s survival as an orphan and a soldier who fought for Israeli […]

    $10

  • BPC Resiliency Drop-In

    Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.

    Free

  • Koko NYC Workshop: Garden Build

    Rockefeller Park

    Join Koko NYC to turn salvaged materials into fantastic structures for the Children’s Garden! Teaching artists will guide builders of all ages in age-appropriate projects. The program will conclude on […]

    Free

  • Homesick for a World Unknown

    In this riveting portrait of George B. Schaller, the world’s leading field biologist, Miriam Horn captures the seventy years he spent living among wild animals in the world’s remotest regions, […]

    $5

  • Figure Al Fresco

    Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials […]

    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 […]

    Free

  • Bach at One

    Bach’s gloriously virtuosic motets are staples of the Trinity Choir repertoire. Today, listeners will hear Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden and Fürchte dich nicht — a lineup that balances beauty and power. These pinnacles of choral composition will be complemented by two 20th-century masterworks: Herbert Howells’ moving homage to John […]

    Free

  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Wagner Park

    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, or bring your own.

    Free

  • Sunset Yoga

    Wagner Park

    Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.

    Free

  • Passwords: Jawid Mojaddedi on Rumi

    In this talk, professor and translator Jawid Mojaddedi will highlight Rumi’s unique narrative style through “Moses and the Shepherd,” the most popular story for Persian readers among the dozens in […]

    $10

  • Mah Jongg Lessons

    Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg.

    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

  • Battery Urban Farm Tour

    Learn how produce grown and local wildlife is supported in the heart of downtown New York City.

    Free

  • Fresh Prints

    This open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase […]

    $5

  • Five Weeks in the Country

    Francine Prose presents Five Weeks in the Country, in conversation with Michael Cunningham. From the acclaimed, award-winning author of Reading Like a Writer and Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris, […]

    $5

  • BPC Resiliency Drop-In

    Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.

    Free

  • DJ Tali

    Musical performance.

    Free

  • Sunset Singing Circle

    Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program of classic and contemporary tunes for beginners and seasoned crooners alike.

    Free

  • Drawing in the Park

    Wagner Park

    Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of Wagner Park. An artist/educator will help […]

    Free

  • Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up

    Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.

    Free

  • Hudson Jams

    Rockefeller Park

    Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Saturday morning drumming program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming […]

    Free

  • Washington & Hamilton in New York City

    Walking tour. American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first […]

    $35

  • Maum Market

    Curated marketplace celebrating Asian makers and friends of MAUM. ​Explore one-of-a-kind ceramics, stationery, jewelry, home goods, art, and delicious treats from emerging and beloved small brands.

  • The Women of Coenties Slip: Art, Connection, and Place

    Step into the creative world of Coenties Slip for a special evening premiering three short On This Spot documentaries celebrating pioneering women artists Agnes Martin, Lenore Tawney, and Chryssa. In […]

    Free

  • Birding BPC

    Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]

    Free

  • Jazz at One: Ted Chubb Quintet

    Gratified Never Satisfied, Chubb’s latest release, demonstrates his prowess as a trumpeter and bandleader. But its title also speaks to an obsession with fine-tuning his craft and educating a new generation of […]

    Free

  • BPC Resiliency Drop-In

    Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.

    Free

  • Koko NYC Workshop: Garden Build

    Rockefeller Park

    Join Koko NYC to turn salvaged materials into fantastic structures for the Children’s Garden! Teaching artists will guide builders of all ages in age-appropriate projects. The program will conclude on […]

    Free

  • Infinite Life

    One of the most daring and unique voices in the American theatre, Baker will be in conversation with Emily Stokes, editor of The Paris Review. In Infinite Life, a group […]

    $5

  • Voices from the World: Aušra Kaziliūnaitė

    An evening with visiting Lithuanian poet and philosopher Aušra Kaziliūnaitė, whose work explores the intersections of art, technology, and critical theory, examining how surveillance shapes and challenges power and gender. […]

    $10

  • Figure Al Fresco

    Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials […]

    Free

  • Stand-Up Comedy At Tribeca PAC James Austin Johnson

    Tribeca Perf. Arts Center

    JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON is a comedian and actor currently in his fourth season as a cast member on “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.” Known for his prolific voice-over work in both TV […]

    $40