Events
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Is It Thursday Yet?
Opening night of a stunning tapestry of dance, live music and home video footage that invites you into the unique complexities of dancer and choreographer Jenn Freeman’s life following her Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis at age 33. Since then, she has navigated an endless sea of epiphanies, examining childhood memories through this new lens.
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The March
What happens when we dance together? And what happens when we don’t? An evening of contemporary dance in three parts, presented in-the-round. Created by an intergenerational trio of acclaimed choreographers, Tendayi Kuumba (recently seen in David Byrne’s American Utopia and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf), Big Dance Theater co-founder […]
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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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Chelsea Starbuck Smith & Adam Rothenberg
Acclaimed as a violinist of “compelling presence, fearless attack, and technical aplomb and bravado” (New London’s The Day), Chelsea Starbuck Smith is known for her infectious enthusiasm for the violin. Pianist, conductor, and music director Adam Rothenberg is a versatile young artist who has performed throughout North America and Europe in a wide array of […]
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Julieta Eugenio Trio
Julieta Eugenio is an Argentinian Saxophonist based in New York City. Since obtaining her Jazz Masters Degree from Queens College, she has blazed a trail in the industry and worked alongside the finest jazz musicians across the globe. In April 2017, Julieta won the International Women in Jazz competition as a member of the SIJ […]
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Excerpts from the Nutcracker
The students of Cobble Hill Ballet perform a magical version of The Nutcracker. From toy soldiers and The Sugar plum Fairy, an Arabian princess, waltzing flowers, and much more! Clara is swept up in a most beautiful festive ballet! A perfect performance for children and adults alike to enjoy this holiday season. Check website for […]
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Santa’s New Ride
Santa’s reindeer need a rest and he needs to figure out a new way to get around the city before Christmas Eve! In this program, kids will compare modes of transportation in New York- buses, subways, and electric cars. Together, we’ll learn about carbon footprint, environmental impact, and efficiency of each transportation method. Then, kids […]
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Squala Orphan and Hetep BarBoy
Father and son duo celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Hetep BarBoy is an 8 year old MC from Brooklyn who studied at Universityofthestreets.net in the Bronx when his father, Squala Orphan, was teaching a Hip Hop Culture learning program for the youth. BarBoy embodied the art, becoming the world’s youngest MC. Now father […]
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Discover the Porcelain Tower of Dabao’en Temple: One of the Medieval Wonders of the World
Video premiere, lecture, and reception. The Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, part of the Dabao’en Temple 大报恩寺 (also known as “the Great Bao’en Monastery”), was considered one of the seven medieval wonders of the world. Destroyed by rebels in the 19th century, a full-size replica of the tower exists today in Nanjing.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the […]
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Jenni Muldaur & Teddy Thompson
The great country duets of the 60s and 70s are an American treasure. British singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson and New York folk-rock artist Jenni Muldaur both grew up decades and hundreds of miles from when and where these songs were recorded. Yet the poetry in the great country duets spoke to them. Now, Teddy and Jenni […]
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In the Weave of Words: Navigating Kenneth Pai’s Literary Tapestry
Lecture on the literary achievements of Kenneth Pai (白先勇), one of the most influential contemporary Chinese American writers whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Professor Liu Jun of Nanjing University, a distinguished scholar with extensive expertise in Chinese literature, will lead this insightful exploration. Kenneth Pai, renowned for his […]
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From Darkness to Light: A Family Sand Art Performance
Museum of Jewish HeritageFamilies are invited to a unique visual and auditory experience, inspired by the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s new exhibit Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark. Ukrainian-Jewish sand artist and singer Zhenya Lopatnik will take families on a breathtaking visual journey, sharing the story of how Denmark saved around 7,500 Jewish people during the Holocaust. The […]
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Sing, Choirs of Angels: Holiday Concert and Sing-Along
Trinity ChurchHoliday extravaganza full of Christmas carols and other festive songs. The program will include sing-along Christmas carols and other festive works featuring the combined vocal power of all of Trinity's vocal ensembles: The Choir of Trinity Church Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, St. Paul's Chapel Choir, and Downtown Voices, joined by NOVUS NY Brass, […]
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Creative Writing
Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.
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Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs, shares the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our time—a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk, attended […]
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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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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Circle Songs: Anthony Roth Costanzo and Friends
Grammy® Award-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo brings his singular voice and unmistakable flare to PAC NYC, in collaboration with musicians from acclaimed orchestral collective The Knights, conducted by Eric Jacobsen.
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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 […]
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Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen featuring Peter Riegert
Museum of Jewish HeritagePerson Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are especially engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but something they care about. Guests talk about one person, one place, and one thing with particular meaning to them. This installment will feature a conversation between host Randy Cohen and actor […]
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Circle Songs: Toshi Regan
Toshi has been described as “one helluva rock’n’roller-coaster ride” by Vibe magazine and as “a one-woman celebration of all that’s dynamic, progressive and uplifting in American music” by Pop Matters.
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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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A Ceremony of Carols
A beloved holiday tradition, Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols will be performed by the Trinity Youth Chorus with Melissa Attebury, director.
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Circle Songs: Time for Three
Bonded by an uncommon blend of instruments and vocals, Charles Yang (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass), bring their charismatic and energetic performance style to PAC NYC for the third evening of our Winter Solstice Concert Series. To experience Time For Three live is to hear the various eras, styles, and traditions […]
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Circle Songs: Orfeh and Andy Karl
She has a “powerhouse voice” (The New York Times). He is “a theater world heartthrob” (The New York Times). Together, Orfeh and Andy Karl have had an impressively long run as one of Broadway’s best couples. They co-starred in Legally Blonde, which garnered Orfeh a Tony® nomination. Karl earned his own Tony nods for Rocky, […]
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Recycle Your Tree
Help Battery Park City stay green this holiday season! Please deposit your tree without decorations on the curb. Park Operations will pick up trees until Jan 26. Trees are chipped […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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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 […]
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C.T. Hsia: A Legacy Explored – Unveiling the Correspondence and Academic Odyssey
Lecture on the 10th anniversary of the passing of the esteemed Columbia University professor, C.T. Hsia (夏志清), with a special lecture by distinguished scholar Prof. Ji Jin of Suzhou University. […]
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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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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Echoes of Resilience: Anna’s Jewish Amsterdam
Museum of Jewish HeritageLivestream walking tour of Jewish Amsterdam, led by Anna, a guide whose life journey embodies resilience in the face of adversity. Anna will share insights and reflections through which we can view the city’s Jewish heritage. Explore the poignant Waterlooplein, once the heart of Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter. As Anna guides us through these historic streets, […]
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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 […]
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Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival
An international festival celebrating the multitude of street dance movements emerging from New York City and beyond, featuring legendary DJs, epic battles, and concert dance premieres. Motion/Matter brings together an […]
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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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Augie Bello
In 2018, soon after starting college at The New School for Jazz, Bello began to post videos of his music to Instagram. Since then, he has grown a following of […]
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Kids Breaking League
Part of Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival. Kids Breaking League is a community of coaches, parents, enthusiasts and leaders who are guiding today’s youth to become leaders and members of this […]
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Stéphane San Juan
Stéphane San Juan is a French drummer, singer, and composer who seamlessly blends Samba, Jazz, and Afro-Brazilian styles.
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Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
South Street Seaport MuseumJoin the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]
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Fighting Hate in Billings, Montana
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn 1993, Billings, Montana was impacted by antisemitism and racism when white supremacists moved to the town. On the evening of December 2, 1993, someone threw a brick through the window of a 5-year-old Jewish boy, Isaac Schnitzer, who was displaying a menorah. After the Schitzer home was vandalized, and inspired by the story of […]
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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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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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YA Launch for Lunar New Year Love Story
Join author Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints) and illustrator LeUyen Pham (Princess in Black, Real Friends) to celebrate the launch of Lunar New Year Love Story.
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Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China’s Forbidden City
In the early 1930’s, an all-out war between China and Japan was about to break out. To protect the vast imperial art collections that contained a million pieces of art—exquisite […]
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Residential High-Rises in NYC: Past, Present, and Future
Over 35 years of practice, David West has spearheaded the design of over 150 multifamily projects. His talk will cover the history of residential high-rise design from the postwar years, […]
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Pioneers of Public Art, New York in the 1980s and 90s
An extraordinary evening with artists Mary Miss, Ned Smyth, and RM Fischer who transformed Manhattan’s downtown riverfront and the emerging neighborhood built on landfill, Battery Park City, into an internationally […]
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Why Surrealism Matters
Mark Polizzotti presents Why Surrealism Matters, in conversation with Sasha Frere-Jones. An elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why it continues to resonate.
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and […]
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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 […]
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Duro
Raised in Chicago, based in Brooklyn, Saeed Durojaiye (@yungduro) is a self-described ‘music nerd’.
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Landmarks Old & New
Our landmarks are our history and heritage, but that doesn’t mean they’re frozen in time! Join us for a tour of our exhibition SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS during its final […]
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Roundz Of Flame
Part of Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival. Roundz Of Flame is a Dance Platform for dancers of all styles and cultures to unite and share their beautiful differences in the dance […]
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Hervé Coeur
Hervé Coeur has connected and made lasting impressions on audiences in the United States, the United Nations, India, and throughout Europe. His music is vibrant and engaging, transcending the alternative […]
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the […]
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Monthly Service Day
Governors IslandHelp to grow milkweed, a native perennial, from seed alongside the team responsible for stewarding the Island’s landscapes. Lend a hand while learning about native plant propagation and ecological gardening. […]
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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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Cynthia Zarin presents Inverno
Cynthia Zarin presents Inverno, in conversation with Judith Thurman. A daring, heartbreaking novel, Inverno is the book that J. D. Salinger’s Franny Glass might have written a few decades into […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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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 […]
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Peter X
Peter X is a Brooklyn based DJ and the curator behind Oscillate. His sound deftly blends together a number of genres from disco to minimal, capturing audiences and keeping them […]
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Australian New Wave: Mad Max
This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. In Mad Max, (1979, George Miller) a near future Australia on the edge of collapse, […]
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Jon Lampley
Jon Lampley has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting multi-instrumentalists in the world. While best known for his soulful playing on trumpet and sousaphone, he’s also a […]
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China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup
Monthly evening of traditional Chinese music and calligraphy.
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Bombazo Dance Co.
Bombazo Dance Co. is New York’s leading Bomba Dance Company. Their mission is to educate, perform, and advocate for Puerto Rico’s African roots and their connection to the African, Latine, […]
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From Sailing Ships to Spaceships
For centuries, humans have gazed at the stars in search of answers. Mariners, too, have looked skyward, utilizing the stars for navigation across our vast oceans. Join the Seaport Museum […]
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In the Weave of Words: In the Shadows of Grandeur
Lecture on hidden narratives in Kenneth Pai’s literary tapestry
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Rogê
Rogê is considered to be a principal part of the Brazilian popular music scene revival (MPB).
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from 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 […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles
Drawing together original research, design studies, and cultural essays, Renewing the Dream offers the first comprehensive look at the changes remaking the mobility landscape of Southern California-and the opportunities to reappropriate vast tracts of the city for new uses. Edited by James Sanders and produced with the global architecture studio Woods Bagot, this book explores […]
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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 […]
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Monolithic
Monolithic is the pseudonym of Jun Torii, a Brooklyn-based music producer and DJ originally from Japan.
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Eva’s Promise
Museum of Jewish HeritageDirected by the Emmy Award winning documentarian Steve McCarthy, Eva’s Promise tells the story of Eva, who promised her brother, Heinz Geiringer, that she would retrieve his paintings and poetry, hidden under the floorboards of their family’s attic, if he should die in the concentration camps. Heinz and Eva’s mother married Otto Frank, Anne Frank’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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Keepsakes: Greece
Co-presented with the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Greece. Create a keepsake to take home plus live performances and […]
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The ABCs of Architecture
A is for arch, B is for beam, C is for column… In this fun and educational program, kids of all ages will not only learn the alphabet, but also the fundamentals of architecture. With new connections between our alphabet and our built world, kids of all ages will learn how to identify notable structures […]
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NY | Winter Blast: A Family Day of Native Games
arm up on a cold winter’s day playing Native games from across the Western Hemisphere. Join Amanda Attla (Athabascan Yup’ik), a coach and judge for the World Eskimo Indian Olympics, as she teaches games of mental and physical skill. Challenge yourself to a game of Inuit yo-yo, ring and pin, kōnane (Hawaiian checkers), Inuit high […]
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Print Your Own Stationery
Immersive 3-hour program, from 12–3pm, where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish.
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Translation Conversation Series: Johanna Hedman’s The Trio
Book reading presented by Kira Josefsson and Chloe Caldwell. A deeply atmospheric debut novel about three young people testing the boundaries of intimacy that is being hailed as "the love child of Normal People and Brideshead Revisited.
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Sofia Rei and Jorge Roeder
Deep from the corners of the Pan-American repertoire, Argentine vocalist Sofia Rei and Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder delve into the hidden gems of the lore.
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2024 Annual Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Enjoy the inspired work created by participants at BPCA’s art programs. Meet fellow artists and the artists/educators who lead the programs, and learn about upcoming art programs and events in […]
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A Community Reading of “Night”
Museum of Jewish HeritageThis year, for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Museum will host a community reading of Elie Wiesel’s seminal memoir Night. The book will be read in its entirety throughout the day by well-known figures, accompanied by music and speeches. The Museum will also host contemplative children’s activities, a meditation space, and a reflection wall.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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The Following Evening
The Following Evening is an intimate portrait of two artists creating what may be their final performance together, set against the landscape of New York, a city of perpetual loss […]
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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 […]
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Sabrout
Sabrout loves to gather bits of himself together and display them through DJing. This relationship with music is not merely transcendent, but fully embodied. He’s equally likely to play Spencer […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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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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The Birth of New York City’s Municipal Government
Zoom presentation. On February 2nd, 1653 the States General in The Hague and the Dutch West India Company issued a charter officially establishing a government structure like those existing in […]
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Lila Bloom
Lila Bloom is a born and raised New Yorker. With musical influences from Ella Fitzgerald to Bjork, and Radiohead to Madison Cunningham, Lila explores grief, awe, and surrender through her relationship to nature, her body, and conversations with a higher self. Lila Bloom plays the role of the bard sharing a range of songs from […]
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Between Two Knees
Coming to PAC NYC following acclaimed runs at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theatre, McCarter Theater and Seattle Rep, this play centers on one family’s story of love, loss, and resilience spanning the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee, forced re-education at Indian boarding schools, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam and the American […]
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Lower Manhattan Black History Month Celebration
In this inaugural celebration of Black History Month in Lower Manhattan, join State Assembly Member Charles Fall, New York City Council Member Christopher Marte, and community leader Mariama James to […]
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Middle Grade Launch for The Thirteenth Circle
Join us to celebrate The Thirteenth Circle, an exciting middle grade mystery created by MarcyKate Connolly and Kathryn Holmes. Connolly and Holmes will read, sign books, and answer questions about crop circles and aliens.
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
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Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show
Governors Island12pm-2pm — live ice carving along Colonels Row; 2:30pm — awards ceremony; 3pm-5pm - post-show party
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Harmony in Strings: Shanghai Pingtan Extravaganza
Pingtan, known as “评弹” in Chinese, is an age-old performing art originating in southern China. It seamlessly weaves together storytelling, melodic singing, and humor to vividly depict an array of characters and narratives. Infused with a mix of cleverness and charisma, Pingtan artists utilize distinctive tones, voices, and expressions to captivate the audience, delivering both […]
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Natu Camara
Natu Camara is a powerhouse hailing from the vibrant heart of West Africa. As a dynamic singer, songwriter, and humanitarian, she blends Guinean traditional sounds with pop, soul, and rock, creating an Afro-rock experience that knows no borders. Natu’s mesmerizing performances tackle global issues, touching hearts worldwide and making her a true luminary in the […]
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Print Your Own Valentine’s Day Card
Add a personal touch to your valentine and print your own card at Bowne & Co. using the Seaport Museum’s working collection of 19th century historical printing equipment. In this two-hour workshop, you are invited to get hands-on throughout the printing process and will get to see how the professional designers at Bowne utilize the […]
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China Institute in America Presents: Lunar New Year Family Festival 2024
Come celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year—the Year of the Dragon—with China Institute in America! For this year’s festival, we are flying master artists directly from the picturesque historical province of Zhejiang, China to New York City to provide an authentic, captivating, a true immersive cultural experience for your entire family that’s filled with festive […]
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Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
South Street Seaport MuseumJoin the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]
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Leila’s Violin Screening and Discussion
Museum of Jewish HeritageLeila’s Violin tells the story of thirteen-year-old Leila, who, after the loss of her mother, travels from California to her mother’s birthplace – an ancient settlement of Mountain Jews in the Quba Mountains of Azerbaijan. There, she meets spiritual messengers and finds a ghostly red violin. This film was an official selection in the 18th […]
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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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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Ordinary Human Failings
Book reading. When a 10-year-old child is suspected of a violent crime, her family must face the truth about their past in this haunting, propulsive, psychologically keen story about class, trauma, and family secrets from “huge literary talent” (Karl Ove Knausgaard) and internationally bestselling author Megan Nolan.
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and […]
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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 […]
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Australian New Wave: Mad Max
This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. The Last Wave (1977, Peter Weir) is a murder mystery about a lawyer defending five Aboriginal Persons who in the process learns disturbing things about himself. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings.
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Good Medicine
After wowing the West Coast, the smash-hit, all-Native stand-up festival Good Medicine brings the healing power of humor to PAC NYC for a one-night stand that’s so funny it hurts!
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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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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Curator’s Tour of Skymarks/Landmarks
Museum director Carol Willis will offer a gallery tour of SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS, which focuses on all the structures in New York designated as individual landmarks that are “skyscrapers.”
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Yukes
Yukes 玉刻 is a Shanghai-based musician focusing on contemporary fusion of traditional Chinese instruments and synthesizers and effect units, as a means to stimulate the growth of domestic music production in the world of traditional Chinese Folk Music. During the performance, Yukes will play excerpts of his upcoming EP , a multi-instrumental fusion comprised of […]
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Queer History: Notes on a Siren
Join the Seaport Museum and Justice Jamal Jones for a captivating screening of their film essay, Notes on a Siren, which intertwines black and African spirituality and offers a thought-provoking narrative on transformation. Jones will introduce the film and La Sirène, a mermaid from Haitian Vodou. Together we will see how through this work, the […]
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Panel Discussion: Native Representation in Contemporary Media
An inspiring conversation on Native representation in contemporary media with artists and changemakers — Bobby “Dues” Wilson, writer and actor on FX’s critically acclaimed Reservation Dogs; Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and CEO of IllumiNative; and Jana Schmieding, writer and actor on Peacock’s Rutherford Falls. They will discuss narrative change and the crucial role of Native […]
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Winter Wonderland Skyline Lanterns
The weather outside may be frightful, but the view from a skyscraper is so delightful. What is more cozy than doing a craft indoors this season? Come out and build a magical winter wonderland lantern featuring Supertall skyscrapers from around the world. In this fun activity, illuminated lanterns can be decorated with various cityscapes or […]
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Valentine Like a Sailor
Bring 19th century maritime craft tradition to your handmade valentine with the Seaport Museum! While you create your own special trinket for the holiday, learn about the unique history of Sailors’ Valentines—tokens of love and friendship. Historically, these small wooden boxes were given by seafarers to their wives, sweethearts, daughters, and loved ones when they […]
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Black History Month at the African Burial Ground
Jewelry making, music, presentation on "Working with and for Black Ancestors."
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
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The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman
Award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performs in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures. Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the […]
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Odetta Hartman
Odetta Hartman’s swansongs is a dynamic and acid-tinged rodeo of love and ambition, hopeful, energetic, and sometimes chaotic, yet always captivating. Following her debut mini-LP 222 and Old Rockhounds Never Die, which saw her touring her unique one-woman-orchestra performance style — part Jack White rock ‘n’ roll folk blues and part electronic experimentations — she […]
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
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The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the […]
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Valentine Making Workshop
Time-honored annual Battery Park City tradition where participants are invited to make old-fashioned handmade cards for their loved ones! Cut, paste, and decorate with provided materials and don’t forget to […]
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Jazz Icons: Bobby Watson
Trinity ChurchProlific saxophonist, composer, and educator Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of jazz greats. He has played alongside Max Roach, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, John Hicks, and many other jazz pioneers. During his years as musical director for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Watson contributed to fourteen recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s […]
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Monthly Service Day
Governors IslandThrough Monthly Service Days, the Trust for Governors Island’s horticulture team and Friends of Governors Island invite you to participate in a single-day stewardship project focused on habitat restoration.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Brews at Brookfield Place
Winter GardenEnjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, […]
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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 […]
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2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed
A meticulously reported, character-driven, unforgettable investigation of a time when nothing was certain and everything was at stake, by the acclaimed sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg.
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Chef Talk: Denzell Washington
In celebration of Black History Month, Chef Denzell Washington, industry professional and Food Network’s Chopped finalist will share stories and offer a small taste of his unique culinary journey and […]
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Lavender Songs: A Queer Weimar Berlin Cabaret
Museum of Jewish HeritageIt’s winter 1930 and Tante Fritzy, cabaret artiste extraordinaire invites you to have a ball in her gender-bender world. Never mind the rising popularity of the guy with the bad moustache. Come and celebrate Berlin’s edgiest cabaret music with the Museum and Tante Fritzy, whose drag performance captures the Cabaret culture and Weimar wildness that […]
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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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China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup
Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and feel the […]
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Black History Month at the African Burial Ground
African mask making, music, and a presentation on "Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency" that will explore the life of President George Washington through the lens of the enslaved.
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
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Traditional Lion Dances
Three lion dance performances will take place on Seaport Square, at 1pm, 1:40pm, and 2:20pm.
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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, join the Seaport Museum and skilled teaching artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center for one of three 45-minute workshops exploring the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year. Using a traditional calligraphy brush, participants will be instructed on how to write simple […]
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Sarah Cabral and Mauro Refosco
Sarah Cabral, originally from southern Brazil, is a musical force drawing on diverse influences like modern jazz, avant-garde, and classical genres. She is currently based in New York City and captivates audiences at notable venues and festivals across the country. Mauro Refosco, a Grammy-winning percussionist, began his touring journey as David Byrne’s percussionist. He later […]
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A Poetry Reading in Response to Antisemitism
Museum of Jewish HeritageOpportunity to gather in the power and beauty of poetry and the vitality of Jewish life. With our words, we combat the hate and prejudice so widely directed and expressed against Jewish people, and speak out against the bigotry and intolerance now rampant. Cultural critic and keynote speaker Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of Strongmen: How They […]
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Presidents’ Day Talk: “Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency”
Talk highlighting the enslaved community surrounding the first President George Washington and their impact on his life. Repeated at 2pm.
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Mid-Winter Mosaics
New York’s Art Deco skyscrapers have striking façades and fanciful spires, but their beauty is on the inside, too! Many Downtown buildings have mosaic masterpieces that display the opulence of the time they were built. Join us during mid-winter break to learn about the design and the history of one of New York’s most famous […]
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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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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles after 1945
The conventional story of suburbs as bastions of white, middle-class homeowners no longer describes the suburbs of America's cities. Today they house a more typical cross-section of the nation – rich, poor, Black American, Latino, Asian, immigrant, the unhoused, the lavishly housed, and everyone in between. Nowhere, writes historian Becky Nicolaides, are these changes more […]
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Feminist Press Presents The Weird Sister Collection
Join McNally Jackson, Feminist Press, and selected contributors to celebrate a new collection of writing for the iconic underground blog Weird Sister. Collecting the best of Weird Sister, these unapologetic and insightful essays link contemporary feminism to literature and pop culture.
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Print Your Own Valentine’s Day Card
Hands-on tour that will transport you and your kids into the fascinating world of 19th century sailors. In addition to getting to raise the sail, the tour will also show the young people in your life how sailors worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing ship—from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, […]
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Choreography Workshop
In this choreography workshop, Selwyn and her company of dancers will introduce movement motifs. Then, she will guide students to develop short choreographic studies that explore these motifs and add their own nuance, musicality, and point of view. Students will share their creations and collectively explore how these different studies can be combined into different […]
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Brews at Brookfield Place
Winter GardenEnjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, […]
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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 […]
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Mozart Requiem
Trinity ChurchWolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a German count, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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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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Global Architecture: Mosques
Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more about the features of Islamic architecture and designs that migrated from the mosque, even into skyscrapers! This year, in celebration of Black History Month, we’ll […]
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Black History Month at the African Burial Ground
Face painting, music, and a reading with author Regina Abraham of her children's book PIG FOOT MARY: The Saga of Lillian Harris.
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
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Fyütch
A high-energy Hip-Hop dance show for kids about self-love and empowerment. Dance, learn sign language, and recite positive affirmations. The show introduces kids to lesser known Black history facts and connects them with cultures other than their own by fostering a fun, welcoming and affirming environment. Fyütch performs songs and leads interactive discussions based on […]
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Morley Shanti Kamen
Morley is a singer, producer, composer and educator who weaves the threads of jazz, soul, and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor. To date, Morley has released seven albums and spearheaded the active fundraiser, Borderless Lullabies. Morley also uses music as a tool for dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution when […]
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Liz Callaway: Broadway and Beyond
Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning Broadway star and recording artist, Liz Callaway showcases her historic career in “Broadway and Beyond”.
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Poetry of Enslavement and the African Burial Ground
Join the Seaport Museum for an enlightening afternoon with esteemed poet David Mills. Together, we will explore the profound themes of his award-winning book of poems, Boneyarn, which is the first book of poetry about the history of slavery in New York City. During the program, Mills will read a selection of his poems and […]
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Creative Writing
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Bach at One: St. John Passion
Trinity ChurchSt. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 1. “O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sünde groß” from St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein.
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Brews at Brookfield Place
Winter GardenEnjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, […]
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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 […]
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A Conversation with Avril Haines and Jeh Johnson
The national security challenges facing the United States continue to evolve and expand. To help us understand how the United States intelligence community is meeting these challenges, we are joined by Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines. In conversation with former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary and 9/11 Memorial & Museum Trustee, Jeh Johnson, she will […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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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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