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  • Set It Off

    Film screening outdoors.

    Free
  • Hester Street Fair

    Jewelry. Art. Baked goods and local vintage. Home goods. Live DJs.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • The Moon is Just a Mirror: Lantern Giveaway

    Governors Island

    Artists 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    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
  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Sunset Yoga

    Rockefeller Park

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

    Free
  • 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.

    $40
  • 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
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • “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 […]

    $8
  • Lady Liberty Regatta

    The world's top women sailing teams compete in New York Harbor.

    Free to spectators
  • Art at the Edge

    Pier 16

    For 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, […]

    Free
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Back to School: Silent Disco

    Teardrop Park

    School 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 […]

    Free
  • Family Farm Volunteer Day

    Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some projects for all ages in the vegetable farm.

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    Paint 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 […]

    Free
  • Migration Celebration

    South Cove

    Enjoy 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 […]

    FREE
  • Summer Tour of Perennial Gardens

    Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.

    Free
  • Meet the New York Climate Exchange

    Governors Island

    The 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, […]

    Free
  • 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.

    $40
  • 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 […]

    $10 – $50
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm

    Free
  • 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, […]

    $10
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • “Time’s Echo” with Jeremy Eichler and Emanuel Ax

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    With 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 […]

    $10
  • 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.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Sunset Yoga

    Rockefeller Park

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

    Free
  • 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). […]

    $20
  • 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
  • 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.

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    Paint 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 […]

    Free
  • Summer Tour of Perennial Gardens

    Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.

    Free
  • Third Saturday

    Governors Island

    Governors Island's orga­ni­za­tions in res­i­dence offer many spe­cial indoor and out­door activ­i­ties and pub­lic pro­grams.

    Free
  • 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, […]

  • Hester Street Fair

    Jewelry. Art. Baked goods and local vintage. Home goods. Live DJs.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • Meet the New York Climate Exchange

    Governors Island

    The 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.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Tiny Concerts: Chapel of All Saints Organ Inauguration

    Trinity Church

    Celebrate 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.

    Free
  • Fall Birdwatching

    South Cove

    What 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 […]

    Free
  • Climate Week: 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 more about the importance of urban beekeeping and it’s benefits to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.

    Free
  • 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, […]

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $25
  • 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.

    Free
  • 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.

    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 (adults welcome).

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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!

    Free
  • 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
  • Stories Survive: “The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis” with Felice Hardy

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    In 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, […]

    $10
  • Sunset Yoga

    Rockefeller Park

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

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $40
  • 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. […]

  • 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
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Interludes: Cumbia River Band

    Rockefeller Park

    In 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 […]

    Free
  • In the Garden of the Righteous

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    In 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    Paint 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Saturday Family Workshop: Esther Crow

    Rockefeller Park

    In celebration of Climate Week, join us for a fun zero waste activity, nature walk and live performance by the Esther Crow Family Band.

    Free
  • Meet the New York Climate Exchange

    Governors Island

    The 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.

    Free
  • 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, […]

    $55
  • Taste of the Seaport 2023

    Pier 16

    Lower 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. […]

    $4 – $200
  • 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 – […]

    $15
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Special Compline: Downtown Voices

    Trinity Church

    Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Featuring improvisations on Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden, Op. 13.

    Free
  • Fall Birdwatching

    South Cove

    What 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, […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    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 (adults welcome).

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Kerry Washington

    Kerry Washington in conversation with Radhika Jones

  • 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.

    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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

    Free
  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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
  • On Site Opera: Song of the Nightingale

    Brookfield Place

    Lunchtime 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 […]

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event 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 […]

    Free
  • On Site Opera: Song of the Nightingale

    Brookfield Place

    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 collector looking to gather up the […]

    Free
  • 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.

  • 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 […]

    $25
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    South Cove

    Paint 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.

    Free
  • 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.

  • 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 […]

    $100
  • 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
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $40
  • Cirque-tacular and DCA Productions present “Art of Circus”

    Tribeca Perf. Arts Center

    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 […]

    $40
  • Playscape Performs

    Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm

    Free
  • African Film Festival Family Day

    Governors Island

    Sto­ry­telling, 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.

    Free
  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    South Street Seaport Museum

    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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Fall Birdwatching

    South Cove

    What 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 […]

    Free
  • Children’s Flag Football

    Rockefeller Park

    Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels.

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    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
  • 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.

    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 with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.

    Free
  • Drop-In Chess

    Rockefeller Park

    Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • Bach at One

    The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; present BWV 129 and BWV 110.

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • Sunset Yoga

    Rockefeller Park

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

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Indige­nous Enter­prise

    Governors Island

    Dance 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 […]

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

    Free
  • Playscape Performs

    Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm

    Free
  • Jazz Icons: Tom Harrell Quartet

    Trinity Church

    Praised 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.

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • 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.

    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 with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.

    Free
  • 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.

    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
  • Drop-In Chess

    Rockefeller Park

    Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).

    Free
  • “Dear Fredy” Film Screening and Discussion

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    When 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, […]

    $10
  • 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 […]

    $40
  • 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.

    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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.

    Free