Events
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Urban Farm Tour
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm […]
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Playscape Performs
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just […]
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The Moon is Just a Mirror: Lantern Giveaway
Governors IslandArtists Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky host a special evening event marking the transformation of their installation, there is nothing you can think that is not the moon, on view […]
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Adult Zumba
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 […]
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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Harry Seidler’s Australia Square: Sydney’s First Modern Skyscraper
Completed in 1967, six years before Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House, Australia Square was the first truly modern skyscraper on the continent and, arguably, the world’s tallest lightweight concrete building. […]
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Tennis With a View
Rooftop tennis. Skyline views. Refreshments and a chance to win tickets to the final matches. It’s happening at the pop-up tennis court on The Rooftop at Pier 17. Outside of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring 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.
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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.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Fresh Prints
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition […]
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“FOUR WINTERS” Film & Panel Discussion
Museum of Jewish Heritage“All I owned was a rifle, a leopard coat and my camera,” says Faye Schulman, whose clandestine photographs of Jewish partisans living in the forests documented their efforts to disrupt […]
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Lady Liberty Regatta
The world's top women sailing teams compete in New York Harbor.
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Art at the Edge
Pier 16For the fourth year, Waterfront Alliance presents a free outdoor exhibit of New York and New Jersey artists whose work is thematically tied to climate change and will inspire, inform, […]
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Adult Zumba
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 […]
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Back to School: Silent Disco
Teardrop ParkSchool is Back in Session! Celebrate with a family-friendly silent disco dance part featuring QuietEvents. Three DJ’s will pump the hottest beats through light-up headphones as we dance the night […]
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Family Farm Volunteer Day
Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some projects for all ages in the vegetable farm.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
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Trains, Buses, Ferries… Oh My! Transportation in Battery Park City
How do New Yorkers get from one place to another? With subways, ferries, bike paths, walking paths, and buses, there’s almost no limit to the options to travel from one […]
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Migration Celebration
South CoveEnjoy the annual celebration of all the creatures that migrate through and pass by Battery Park City. The morning will feature a host of activities presented by several guest environmental organizations working to make our city more sustainable to migrators. Featuring : Duro UAS Island Bee Project American Littoral Society SCAPE landscape architects BPCA Zero […]
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Summer Tour of Perennial Gardens
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
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Meet the New York Climate Exchange
Governors IslandThe New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring 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.
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Chantey Sing and Sail
Embark on a musical journey through New York Harbor aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer, with the Seaport Museum! As the Historical Register-listed vessel glides across the water, you'll be treated […]
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Texts and Tête-à-Tête: Howard Goldblatt’s Exchanges with Chinese Writers
Howard Goldblatt embarked on his journey of translating Chinese literary masterpieces during the 1970s and swiftly rose to acclaim as the “Chief Translator of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature.” Renowned […]
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice […]
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Playscape Performs
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
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America’s First Plague Afternoon Lecture
Robert Watson discusses his book America's First Plague: The deadly 1793 epidemic that crippled a young nation. Watson will explore the wave of fear that swept across the fledgling republic, […]
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Reconciliation: A Journey of Transformation
Join a three-part pilgrimage marking the impact of September 11 on New York City and expressing the healing birthed out of the destruction of that day, a collaboration between Trinity […]
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“Time’s Echo” with Jeremy Eichler and Emanuel Ax
Museum of Jewish HeritageWith a critic’s ear, a scholar’s erudition, and a novelist’s eye for detail, Jeremy Eichler shows how four towering composers—Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Benjamin Britten—lived through the […]
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Tove Lo – Dirt Femme Tour
Evening concert.
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Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
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Adult Zumba
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 […]
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Mindful Appreciation and Reflections with Tea Arts & Culture
Brookfield PlaceUnwind in the Birch Grove with Tea Arts & Culture for a 20-minute curated artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of […]
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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!
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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Screening and Conversation with the Directors: Stonewalling
As the final installment of a decade-spanning trilogy on the hardships of young women in China, Stonewalling is an award-winning indie film that portrays a young Chinese woman grappling with […]
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All Time Low – Experience The Sound of Letting Go
Evening concert.
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Guided Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
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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 […]
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Virtual Walking Tour: The Jewish Heritage of Warsaw’s Praga District
Museum of Jewish HeritageWarsaw’s Jewish Praga District holds incredible heritage which will be revealed on this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Located on the east bank of the Vistula River, this neighborhood was safe […]
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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 […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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25 Years Later: The 1998 US Embassy Bombings and the FBI
On August 7, 1998, truck bombs exploded at U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 people and injuring more than 4,000. The FBI’s investigations of the attacks, codenamed KENBOM […]
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Trivia Aboard a Tall Ship
Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to enjoy a delightful evening of New York City trivia with the Seaport Museum and the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC). […]
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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.
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Farming 101 Workshop: Seed Saving
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Interludes: Los Cintron
Los Cintron are known for playing a mix of World, Latin & Flamenco music. Their guitars, vocals, and melodies, set to enchanting rhythms, evoke the traditional sounds of Andalusia, and […]
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Sephardic Stories with Elizabeth Graver, Michael Frank, Maira Kalman, and Shoshana Bean
Museum of Jewish HeritageElizabeth Graver and Michael Frank come together for a special conversation about two books that capture the stories of two shapeshifting Sephardic women who lived many lives over many decades. […]
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Adult Zumba
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 […]
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Bishop Briggs & MisterWives – The Don’t Look Down Tour
Evening concert.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
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Summer Tour of Perennial Gardens
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
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Third Saturday
Governors IslandGovernors Island's organizations in residence offer many special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs.
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Fad Market
Rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD Market will feature handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, […]
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RAYMI (Andean and Latin Fusion)
The National Museum of the American Indian kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with a concert by the Andean and Latin fusion band RAYMI (meaning “feast” or “celebration” in Quechua). The group’s passion for its Andean roots is reflected in its music, which combines traditional Peruvian instruments, such as zampoñas, mosceños, quenas, and tarkas, with contemporary […]
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Farming 101 Workshop: Seed Saving
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
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Meet the New York Climate Exchange
Governors IslandThe New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, vision, anticipated programming, and physical design — even before construction officially begins in 2025.
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Fiestas Patrias
Come celebrate Chilean Independence Day at the Seaport Museum’s second annual fonda aboard the tall ship Wavertree. In partnership with the Consul General of Chile in New York, this afternoon of merriment will include a flag raising and traditional Chilean dancing and music. The festivities will kick off with an opening ceremony at noon. Chilean […]
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Tiny Concerts: Chapel of All Saints Organ Inauguration
Trinity ChurchCelebrate the completion of the new organ in the Chapel of All Saints at Trinity Church. Works by Monteverdi, Rossi, Corradini, Neri, Kerll, and Gabrieli with members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein and Alcée Chriss, organ.
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Azure Day Party: The Season Finale
Concert with various acts.
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Fall Birdwatching
South CoveWhat birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides […]
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Climate Week: Meet the Beekeeper
Rockefeller ParkJoin a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn more about the importance of urban beekeeping and it’s benefits to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.
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The Forgotten Borough: Staten Island and the Subway
Is transportation destiny? In The Forgotten Borough: Staten Island and the Subway, historian Kenneth M. Gold argues that the borough's lack of a subway connection is at the heart of its social, political, and historical identity. In his new book, Gold, who is also a co-editor of Discovering Staten Island: A 350th Anniversary Commemorative History, […]
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Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
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Constitution Week Meeting and Optional Dinner
Join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. to celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, featuring special guest Justice Mark Dillon*. Dillon is the author of The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation, published March 1, 2022, and will […]
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Adult Zumba
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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Tuesday Talk: Tree Canopy
Learn about BPCA’s effort to undertake a full tree and biodiversity inventory. This work entails measuring and assessing the tree canopy – including both street trees and those in our parks/open spaces – as well as inventorying plants in the planting beds throughout the neighborhood.
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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!
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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).
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NYC Tapestry: Home as Refuge
Musicians from around the country and around the world have found refuge in New York, a city with a rich musical history, diverse cultural influences, and endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our first Refuge concert features a World Premiere commission by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Raven Chacon and brings together extraordinary artists from Shanghai, West […]
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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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Virtual Walking Tour: The History of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter
Museum of Jewish HeritageOne of Budapest’s most intriguing city centers, the Jewish quarter of Pest’s history and Jewish community are the site of this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Hungary’s capital city was created […]
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Inspiring Awareness and Action
The Art at the Edge artists will be joined by moderator Cortney Koenig Worrall, President and CEO of Waterfront Alliance, and Adela Gondek, a lecturer in Climate and public and environmental ethics, for a discussion on their work and the various media used to foster climate awareness. Sign up now to attend this free panel […]
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Climate Week: Nature Walk
Join us at the Park House and explore Rockefeller Park through a naturalist’s lens. Learn about the animals and plants that call the park home, and how climate change impacts all of us, and how we can build a sustainable future together!
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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.
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Stories Survive: “The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis” with Felice Hardy
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn 1930, twenty-six-year-old Liesl Herbst was the Austrian National Tennis Champion and a celebrity in Vienna. Despite her well-known status, Liesl, her husband David, and their child Dorli were forced to flee the Nazis and escape to Britain. In London, stripped of their Austrian passports and declared “stateless aliens,” Liesl and Dorli competed at Wimbledon, […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring 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 […]
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Devotion: Faith as Refuge
Celebration of faith and spiritual traditions expressed through the power of music. Featuring soaring Gospel anthems, lively Kelzmer melodies, percussive Youruban religious music and hypnotic Gnawa rhythms, this evening gathers internationally acclaimed artists from across the spectrum of faiths for an uplifting tribute to art and song as a source of refuge, hope, and optimism. […]
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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.
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Interludes: Cumbia River Band
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week NYC join us for a special performance by Cumbia River Band music draws from a festive repertoire of Colombian Cumbia and […]
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Interludes: Cumbia River Band
Rockefeller ParkIn celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week NYC, Battery Park City will host a special performance by Cumbia River Band, whose music draws from a festive repertoire of Colombian Cumbia and Riverside music. Their sound, featuring instruments such as the tuba, accordion, clarinet, percussion, and vocals, resembles the golden era of Cumbia, but […]
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In the Garden of the Righteous
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn his stirring book In the Garden of the Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to Save Jews During the Holocaust, Richard Hurowitz pays tribute to ten individuals who risked their lives, liberties, and careers to help their neighbors, and often complete strangers, to survive. Featured in the book are those recognized by Yad […]
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Playing It Forward: School as Refuge
Featuring internationally acclaimed artists who have made educating the next generation of musicians an integral part of their artistic practice. Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning rapper, actor, and activist Common is the Co-founder of The Common Ground Foundation, dedicated to inspiring youth through mentorship to become the next generation of dreamers and leaders. Easter Island’s […]
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Adult Zumba
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 […]
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Climate Week Movie Night: The Lorax
Families are invited to a screening of the animated film based on a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss. Twelve-year-old Ted lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no […]
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Relatively Speaking: Family as Refuge
Relatively Speaking gathers artists from around the globe who have built their careers making music with their family members. A band of brothers whose music fuses Mexican folk and jazz. A husband and wife team who mix Kentucky blues and gospel with the eclectic grit of pre-gentrified Brooklyn. An Afghan ensemble of father and sons […]
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
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Hard Hat Area! Introduction to Construction!
How do skyscrapers get built? How do we know what pieces go where? Kids will learn about the construction process in a reading of Susan L. Roth’s “Hard Hat Area.” This story follows a girl, Kristen, as she discovers the tools, planning, and teamwork needed to build TALL! After the read-aloud, we’ll put our skills […]
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Saturday Family Workshop: Esther Crow
Rockefeller ParkIn celebration of Climate Week, join us for a fun zero waste activity, nature walk and live performance by the Esther Crow Family Band.
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Meet the New York Climate Exchange
Governors IslandThe New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, vision, anticipated programming, and physical design — even before construction officially begins in 2025.
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Taste of the Seaport
Food. Community. Education. The Taste of the Seaport festival features more than 50 restaurants and community partners showcasing the culinary diversity of lower Manhattan to support the area’s local schools, […]
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Taste of the Seaport 2023
Pier 16Lower Manhattan's favorite food festival is back for the 13th year in a row! Saturday, September 23, Taste of the Seaport will be ON from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. […]
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China Institute Mid Autumn Family Festival
This year, celebrate the fall harvest by participating in unique mid-autumn festivities, flavors, and activities for the entire family! Mid-autumn is one of the most celebrated holidays in China – […]
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For All People From All Roads – Art as Communal Space
Join Jordan Issac for a look at the power of public art. Explore works by Siah Armajani, Scott Burton, and James Yaya Hough. Commissioned to create site-specific public art in […]
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Fall Serenade at Resonating Bodies
Celebrate the Fall Equinox with singer and songwriter Cecily Music and her band in a sweet serenade for the new Fall season under the trees. Meet at the intersection of […]
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Literary Voyages and Shores
On March 24, 1902, Zhou Shuren (Lu Xun) embarked on the steamship “Dazhen Maru” from Nanjing to study in Japan. His fellow passenger, Chen Hengke, would later influence Lu Xun’s […]
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Special Compline: Downtown Voices
Trinity ChurchCompline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Featuring improvisations on Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden, Op. 13.
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Fall Birdwatching
South CoveWhat birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, […]
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Seaport Museum Book Club
In partnership with McNally Jackson Books—located at 4 Fulton Street, just a few doors down from the Museum entrance—Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed […]
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Adult Zumba
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 […]
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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).
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The AT&T Building: Philip Johnson and The Postmodern Skyscraper
The unveiling of the design for the new headquarters for AT&T, then the largest company in the world, appeared on the front page of The New York Times on March 31, 1978 and was quickly dubbed “the first Postmodern skyscraper." The tower's architect was Philip Johnson, who had championed the minimalist and functionalist aesthetics of […]
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Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington in conversation with Radhika Jones
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Guided Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
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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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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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.
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Open House: Arts Community Day
PAC NYC opens our doors to welcome the arts community we are dedicated to. Come tour our state-of-the-art theaters, explore our venue and be among the first to discover Lower Manhattan’s new home for the performing arts.
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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.
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On Site Opera: Song of the Nightingale
Brookfield PlaceLunchtime preview and talk about the world premiere of Song of the Nightingale, commissioned and produced by On Site Opera and Arts Brookfield, taking place across three of Brookfield Properties’ public spaces: Brooklyn Commons, Manhattan West, and Brookfield Place. Adapted from Hans Christian Anderson’s The Nightingale, this modern-day fairy tale tells the story of a […]
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Old 97’s 30th Anniversary Celebration with Drive-By Truckers
Evening concert.
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On Site Opera: Song of the Nightingale
Brookfield PlaceWorld premiere of Song of the Nightingale, commissioned and produced by On Site Opera and Arts Brookfield, taking place across three of Brookfield Properties’ public spaces: Brooklyn Commons, Manhattan West, and Brookfield Place. Adapted from Hans Christian Anderson’s The Nightingale, this modern-day fairy tale tells the story of a collector looking to gather up the […]
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Mahani Teave, Piano
On the heels of her chart-topping debut album, Easter Island’s only professional classical musician, award-winning pioneering pianist and humanitarian Mahani Teave brings her eagerly anticipated debut U.S. concert tour to PAC NYC.
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Punchline
Gibney's 2023-2024 performance season opens with the debut of celebrated physical dance theater company VIM VIGOR and the NYC premiere of PUNCHLINE. VIM’s latest work translates comedic structure into physical form, drawing audiences into a cathartic experience of humor, angst and the sublime. Through movement and radical storytelling, audiences will find themselves embedded in a […]
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Open House: Five Borough Family Day
Explore Lower Manhattan’s new home for the performing arts and enjoy a fun filled day of arts and activities for the whole family curated by Baba Israel, including hip hop dance workshops, stilt walkers, music performances, kid dance battles, youth choirs and much more.
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Print Your Own Stationery
Immersive 3-hour workshop where you will work together with the designers at Bowne & Co. to produce your own custom set of stationery — from start to finish. In this program, you get to set type from the Museum’s working collection, mix ink, cut paper, and print a bespoke edition of 35 notecards using a […]
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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!
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Pollinator Walk
Take a pollinator walk on the Urban Farm led by beekeepers at the Bee Conservancy. Come relax, observe, and explore nature through the lens of pollinators — and contribute to scientific research in the process! Participants are invited to download the iNaturalist app in advance of this event to participate in impactful community science activity. During the […]
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Cirque-tacular – Art of Circus
Inspired by the world’s greatest visual art masterpieces and by the artists who created them, ART OF CIRCUS features dazzling circus performers, dancers, acrobats, and an original score by award-winning composer, Jesse Elder (Post Modern Jukebox). Audiences enter the worlds and iconic works of Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Warhol, and more in an acrobatic fantasy […]
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Cirque-tacular and DCA Productions present “Art of Circus”
Tribeca Perf. Arts CenterInspired by the world’s greatest visual art masterpieces and by the artists who created them, ART OF CIRCUS features dazzling circus performers, dancers, acrobats, and an original score by award-winning composer, Jesse Elder (Post Modern Jukebox). Audiences enter the worlds and iconic works of Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Warhol, and more in an acrobatic fantasy […]
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Playscape Performs
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
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African Film Festival Family Day
Governors IslandStorytelling, double-dutch, dance and drum workshops led by world-renowned instructors, arts and crafts, and a selection of short films, all celebrating Africa and the diaspora.
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
South Street Seaport MuseumIncludes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just […]
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An Evening with LaChanze
Armed with the gift for dramatic storytelling, a sultry vocal dexterity, and an unparalleled talent for bringing complex female heroines to life, LaChanze first stole the hearts of Broadway fans […]
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Fall Birdwatching
South CoveWhat birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides […]
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Jazz at One: Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet
Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Award.
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Children’s Flag Football
Rockefeller ParkPractice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels.
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Susie Boyt presents Loved and Missed, in conversation with Joseph O’Neill
Love and Missed is a whip-smart, incisive, and mordantly witty novel about love's gains and missteps. British writer Susie Boyt's seventh novel, and the first to be published in the […]
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Adult Zumba
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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20th Anniversary of Reinterment of the Ancestors
African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It protects the historic role slavery played in building […]
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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!
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Pipes at One: Raymond Nagem
Raymond Nagem is Minister of Music at the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, and a member of the organ faculty at Manhattan School of Music.
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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 with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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).
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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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Bach at One
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; present BWV 129 and BWV 110.
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Lydia Davis presents Our Strangers, in conversation with Lynne Tillman
Book reading and conversation
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United States Army Field Band Chorus
Multimedia concert honoring those heroes that walk among us: from the Greatest Generation, who inspired a world to embrace the ideals of democracy, to the professional fighting force that emerged […]
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Pickleball Clinic
Learn the basic rules, strokes, and strategy at this instructor-led clinic followed by open play. Equipment is provided or bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Registration required.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Strings-on-Hudson: Lovestruck Balladeers
The Lovestruck Balladeers enchant audiences with their masterful performances and inspired repertoire of ragtime, jazz, and beautiful songs from around the world. The versatile quintet features twin fiddles, clarinet, guitars, a mandolin trio, upright bass, banjo, piano and vocal harmonies. Their repertoire is a rare repository of American and international music seldom heard beyond the […]
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Fresh Prints
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition […]
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Dark Voyage: An American Privateer’s War on Britain’s African Slave Trade Lecture
Christian McBurney will speak on his new book, Dark Voyage: An American Privateer’s War on Britain’s African Slave Trade, a microhistory of an American privateer during the Revolutionary War that […]
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Babak Lakghomi presents South, in conversation with Jordan Castro
Book reading and conversation.
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“Hamlet’s Children” with Richard Kluger and Julianna Margulies
Museum of Jewish HeritagePulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Kluger’s latest work, Hamlet’s Children, is a historical novel set in German-occupied Denmark during the Holocaust. Seen through the eyes of a young American’s assimilation into […]
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An Evening with Brian Stokes Mitchell
Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell in a one-night-only, solo concert performance featuring contemporary classics, favorites from the American Songbook, and the Broadway hits his indelible style and rich, powerful baritone […]
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The Upside-Down World: Meetings with the Dutch Masters
Book reading and conversation. Plunged into a strange land at twenty-five, Benjamin Moser began an obsessive, decades-long study of the Dutch Masters to set his world right again.
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Living Structures: What is Biomimicry?
Throughout history, nature has been one of man’s most important sources of inspiration. In this workshop, kids will learn about buildings that mimic nature, from sea sponges to termite mounds. […]
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Shelley Niro Film Retrospective
In conjunction with the exhibition Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch (on view through Jan. 1, 2024), the museum celebrates the artist’s work in film over two decades. All films directed […]
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Indigenous Enterprise
Governors IslandDance performances in honor of Indigenous People’s Day (October 9). Indigenous Enterprise is a Native American collective founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. Through their work, Indigenous Enterprise […]
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History and Horticulture
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walk through the park, with a focus on the history of the area and its current horticultural landscape. RSVP is required.
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Urban Farm Tour
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm […]
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Typography and Job Printing in the 19th Century Seaport
Walking tour. Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The tour will be led by the Seaport […]
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Luminosity of Stone marches on…
Essence of the two poems that are the poetic finale of The Story of the Stone— Generalissima Lin, and the Beauty and Elegy to Spirit of Hibiscus Blossoms, and how […]
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An Evening with Ben Platt
Ben Platt performs an intimate, acoustic evening of original music, favorite covers, Broadway classics, and surprise guest appearances from his nearest and dearest.
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels, peppered with information about the vessel itself. Repeated at 9am.
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Playscape Performs
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
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Jazz Icons: Tom Harrell Quartet
Trinity ChurchPraised by Newsweek for his pure melodic genius, Harrell is widely recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic jazz instrumentalists and composers of our time.
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Jazz at One: Linda May Han Oh
As a bassist/composer, Linda May Han Oh was also named Jazz Times' 2022 Bassist of the Year and received the 2023 Herb Albert Award.
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Adult Zumba
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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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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 with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
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Farm Tour for Kids at the Battery Urban Farm
Visit The Battery Urban Farm to learn more about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City, and taste some of the harvest! RSVP is required.
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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 -
Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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).
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“Dear Fredy” Film Screening and Discussion
Museum of Jewish HeritageWhen the Nazis passed the Nuremberg Laws in 1935, Fredy Hirsch was a nineteen-year-old German Jew—and openly gay. He was deported to the Theresienstadt Ghetto and later Auschwitz. In Auschwitz, […]
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Nothing Else But MIracles
Book launch of Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus, which features the historical architecture of the Seaport Museum's Schermerhorn Row. Based on real locations in old New York and […]
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Guided Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
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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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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