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Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators

Learn the practices and plants that can support our native pollinators like bees and butterflies, at all stages of their life cycles.

Free

Adult Zumba

Irish Hunger Memorial

Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

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 so much more!

Free

Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg

Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.

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 […]

Free

Figure al Fresco

Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]

Free

Virtual Walking Tour: Livorno’s Jewish Community

Livorno, Italy is a port city on the west coast of Tuscany with a Jewish community that dates back to the sixteenth century. This livestreamed, virtual walking tour will begin at the Piazza della Repubblica, home to the Monumento dei Quattro Mori; this statue commemorates the power of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, which protected […]

$25

Elements of Nature Drawing

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 own favorite media.

Free

Sunset Yoga

Rockefeller Park

Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.

Free

Staffan Scheja Plays Stenhammar, Schumann, and Brahms

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Staffan Scheja, acclaimed Swedish pianist, will perform a special concert at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. His program includes two fantasies from op. 11 (B minor/E minor) by Wilhelm Stenhammar, Fantasy op.17 by Robert Schumann, and Handel-variations op. 24 by Johannes Brahms.

$10

The Democracy Project

Federal Hall

A new site-specific play at Federal Hall National Memorial. Six of America’s most celebrated playwrights take us on a journey through the first of the 527 momentous days when New […]

Free

Pick Up Pickleball

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

Free