As thousands of first responders mobilized on the ground in response to the attacks on 9/11, fighter pilots took to the nation's skies. In this moment of unprecedented crisis, United States Air Force Lieutenant General Marc Sasseville, Major Heather Penney, and Lieutenant General Daniel Caine scrambled their F-16 jets, Sasseville and Penney without any weapons, […]
In this lecture, join author, photographer, and licensed NYC sightseeing guide Tommy Silk as he discusses how he decided on the 120 buildings that constitute the hidden landmarks of the five boroughs. Discover the histories of the city's remaining buildings from the 18th century and earlier, including Fraunces Tavern itself, and learn why so few […]
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Book reading by author Tessa Wegert.
Modern Chinese Architecture: 180 Years tells the dramatic story of the transformation of Chinese architecture from a predominantly modular, timber-frame, single-story building system with ceramic tile roofs of anonymous, local craftsmen to skyscrapers designed by internationally acclaimed architects, from temple markets and itinerant peddlers to megamalls, and from open air stages to auditoriums and stadiums […]
Institute of Culinary Education Pastry & Baking Arts chef-instructor Kierin Baldwin is returning this year to share ideas to elevate your holiday cookies. She’ll demonstrate a few base recipes and provide tips for how to easily create variations using each dough.
Reinhold Kulle seemed like the perfect school employee. But in 1982, as his retirement neared, his long-concealed secret came to light. The chief custodian at Oak Park and River Forest High School outside Chicago had been a Nazi, a member of the SS, and a guard at a brutal slave labor camp during World War […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the yea
Anne Berest's The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and a vivid portrait of twentieth-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life.
Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Presented by Sands College of Performing Arts, Pace University.
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 […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
With bold, witty lyricism that brings you to that liminal space between laughter and tears, Theo Kandel has been described as “a modern-day James Taylor, albeit slightly scruffier and a good deal shorter. But maybe also sexier.” (Source pending.) Having amassed over 160k followers across social media and 8M+ worldwide streams, Theo continues to delight […]
The second installment of the Divine Muse series features Charles Gounod’s deeply moving but infrequently performed St. Cecilia Mass. Trinity’s adaptation replaces the rare string octobass (there’s only one performing instrument in the world!) with the lowest pipes of the magnificent new organ in the church’s nave. This uplifting celebration of St. Cecilia, the patron […]
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
Engage with new poems on feminism and humanity from lauded poets Joan Larkin and Alicia Ostriker.
Escaflowne, an innovative electronic music producer and DJ based in Brooklyn with roots in the Bay Area and Austin, is renowned for his genre-defying approach. Seamlessly fusing elements of house, UK garage, techno, electro, jungle, and more, he’s a true multi-genre virtuoso. Escaflowne takes audiences on an exhilarating journey through the many diverse soundscapes of […]
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 […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
BPCA naturalists will be on hand to answer questions and make discoveries about the creatures that grow, crawl, hop, and fly through the garden. Join us in tending the garden […]
Marco Foster is a recording artist based in Brooklyn, New York, who has found a musical home reinventing classic songs of the past for a modern world. Having performed at venues as historic as Wembley Stadium and as intimate as the coffee shops of New York City, Marco’s extensive repertoire and dynamic ability in any […]
Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be provided.
It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Join us to learn about the artistic side of architecture as we discuss sketches, renderings, and all the art architects make before their building can be built. We will then play a game of Skyscraper Pictionary with familiar towers in New York and abroad! Recommended for […]
An interactive program of family friendly music from the Great American Songbook and more. Mariella Price is an award-winning songwriter and vocalist. She has been featured on Sesame Street seasons 40 and 41 and in Elmo’s Music Magic DVD, as well as the GRAMMY® nominated album Fu Chronicles. A genre-busting artist, Mariella is the founder […]
Stephan Said is an internationally acclaimed musician, writer and activist, and the host/cofounder of borderless, a global movement, docuseries, and platform promoting a pop-culture revolution for a better world. His songs have helped build movements for social justice across the world. Billboard Magazine called him “this generation’s Woody Guthrie.” This performance will kick off Stephan’s […]
Based on true events, this uplifting musical about family, courage, hope, and never forgetting our past tells the story of an aging Holocaust Survivor who speaks to a young American woman about his harrowing escape from Denmark to Sweden as a boy during World War II. With help from a magical entity, he recounts the […]
On Sunday, March 20, 1911, children playing in a cave near Kiev made a gruesome discovery: the blood-soaked body of a partially clad boy. After right-wing groups asserted that the killing was a ritual murder, the police, with no direct evidence, arrested Menachem Mendel Beilis, a 39-year-old Jewish manager at a factory near the site […]
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 […]
Discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Book reading by author Michael Idov.
In 1965, the 47-story and 623ft/190m Place Victoria in Montreal’s financial district, also known as the Stock Exchange Tower or Tour de la Bourse, surpassed Chicago’s 1000 Lake Shore Plaza as the world’s tallest concrete skyscraper. Designed and built from 1960-1965 by Italian architect Luigi Moretti and Italian structural engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, along with […]
Celebrate The Book of Eve (Deep Vellum, 2023) a feminist twist on the Book of Genesis, by Mexican poet Carmen Boullosa. She is joined in conversation by translator Samantha Schnee and art pieces by Jicky Schee, which will be screened alongside the reading. Afterwards, the two poets will discuss The Book of Eve and the […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present free performances from the college’s music as well as speech, communication, and theatre arts departments as part of our afternoon showcase series each month.
Award-winning photographer Joe McNally’s "Faces of Ground Zero: Portraits of the Heroes of September 11, 2001" is comprised of 246 large-scale polaroids featuring individuals who responded to 9/11 and contributed […]
BMCC Theater presents “Almost, Maine,” written by acclaimed playwright John Cariani and directed by Jonny Maldonado. Presented by BMCC’s Speech, Communication, and Theater Department, the production will feature a series […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
Book reading by author Joyce Carol Oates.
A masterly crafted and haunting tale of survival, longing, and empathy, set during the Spanish Civil War.
Special two episode screening of the new upcoming TV show, The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke, with host and Executive Producer, Amanda Eke. Embark on a poetic excavation unearthing parallels […]
The Divine Muse series culminates on the eve of Saint Cecilia’s Feast Day, with two master works inspired by the patron saint of music: George Frideric Handel’s Ode for St. […]
Each November, movie fans celebrate the hallmark antiheroes, femme fatales, moral complexities, and the stunning black & white cinematography of film noir. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
Adapted from Sandra Schulberg’s monograph, Filmmakers for the Prosecution retraces the hunt for film evidence that could convict the Nazis at the Nuremberg Trial. The searchers were two sons of […]
Chris Hierro and Katya Diaz met while both were accompanying Alejandro Sanz on his 2021 tour. Their chemistry was undeniable, leading to the formation of the duo who went on […]
Experience four ticketed performances of The Nutcracker set to Tchaikovsky’s cherished score in Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by long-time New York Theatre Ballet choreographer, Keith Michael. Advanced […]
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 […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Celebrate John Shoptaw‘s collection Near-Earth Object (Unbound Edition Press, 2024) with readings and a conversation between Shoptaw and Jenny Odell.
In Jewish tradition, holidays are a time for family and feasting, and for Joan Nathan, nothing embodies the holiday spirit more than cooking delicious festive favorites with friends and loved […]
Author Mirabai Starr will share wisdom from her new book, Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground, which challenges readers to discover the extraordinary in the everyday. Grounded in lessons […]
Popular belief holds that the various ethnic groups that emigrated to the United States at the turn of the twentieth century regarded one another with open hostility, fiercely competing for […]
Blind Spot is the first film to document both the antisemitism that existed on American campuses long before October 7 and how it led to the explosion of virulent and […]
Evacuation Day marked the final British evacuation from New York City in 1783, after seven years of occupation. The evening culminated in a festive dinner given by Governor George Clinton, […]
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 […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Hithla, which means “dance” in the Chickasaw language, is comprised of members of the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, and Creek Nations. The troupe is dedicated to preserving their culture and educating […]
Have you ever wondered how concrete buildings are made? Join us for a read aloud of Larissa Theule’s Concrete: From the Ground Up and a child-friendly lesson on what concrete […]
Celebrate the rich legacy of Bowne & Co. in new hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your […]
The rescue network known as the Kindertransport saved the lives of nearly 10,000 children between the years of 1938 and 1940 by transporting them from Nazi Germany to England. This […]
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just […]
This presentation explores Elon Magazine, a work of design anthropology that uses parody to explore the celebrity and cultural milieu of Elon Musk. While the magazine is comprised of writing […]
Damion Searls presents his translation of Overstaying by Ariane Koch, with Emma Ramadan. Winner of the most prestigious German prize for debut fiction, Swiss playwright and visual artist Ariane Koch’s […]
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 […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
In The Architecture of Urbanity (Princeton University Press, 2024) leading architect Vishaan Chakrabarti asks, how can housing design be part of the solution to our global problems rather than exacerbate […]
Lively performances by Gotham Dance, Big Apple Chorus, Brooklyn United Drumline, and Carolina Rial, with surprise appearances adding to the magic. The evening culminates at 7 PM with the dazzling […]
After the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933, the Associated Press (AP) brought news about life under the Third Reich to tens of millions of American readers. The […]
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. From noon to 2pm today, hear live music from New York Collective featuring Alphonso Horne and enjoy free refreshments […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
Philippe Petit reflects on the World Trade Center, his iconic performance, and its legacy half a century later.
Join Aperture and McNally Jackson for a conversation between artist Diana Markosian and author Coco Mellors to celebrate the launch of Markosian’s most recent publication, Father (Aperture, 2024), an intimate […]
On July 30, 1902, tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of New York’s Lower East Side to bid farewell to the city’s chief rabbi, the eminent Talmudist Jacob […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
Kick-off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including Matías […]
This free open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that […]
Join Dr. Alok Aggarwal as he discusses the science behind the mystical and magical world of Artificial Intelligence and his new book The Fourth Industrial Revolution & 100 Years of […]
Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s new book Long Island Compromise spans the entirety of one family’s history, winding through decades and generations, all the way to the outrageous present, and confronting the mainstays […]
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 […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Students will learn accessible approaches to making editions of their own designs. We will explore frottage (wax rubbings), monoprint, paste papers, collagraph (collage printing), styrograph dry point, eraser stamps, etc. […]
An evening featuring a range of brilliant minds from NYC's poetry scene. The title for this new monthly series comes from Herman Melville’s poem “Art”. Poetry, wine, and the sea […]
Meet the artists in residence at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Center's building on Governors Island.
Tour of the Island’s 3,000+ trees. Learn about how we care for our canopy year-round, discover the most common trees on the Island, and gain some common tree ID tips. […]
In an era of deepening globalization and multicultural integration, Chinese-language literature serves not only as a rich carrier of Chinese cultural heritage but also as a vital bridge connecting diverse […]
Writing workshops, panel discussions, presentations, book signings, and more.
On December 4, 1783, George Washington and his officers met at Fraunces Tavern to say an emotional farewell. Join us in the room where it happened for a special reenactment […]
Clement Clarke Moore is known the world over for his masterpiece of juvenile fiction, Twas the Night Before Christmas — less well-known is Moore's own life story and the involvement […]
The Nobel Prize winner Elias Canetti all his life declared himself a “mortal enemy” of death—and here, in English at last, is his landmark book on the subject. The Book […]
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 […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
A simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger, Things Fall Apart is written with remarkable economy and subtle irony. Uniquely and richly African, […]
The Museum’s online series The Modern Concrete Skyscraper continues with a look back into the early 20th century with a talk by structural engineer and historian Tyler Sprague on the […]
Read and discuss The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya. Stop by the New Amsterdam library to pick up a copy. In case of extreme weather, meet at the New Amsterdam Library.
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. Today from noon to 2pm, enjoy live music from New York Collective featuring Gina Soto and free refreshments from […]
Give the “Gift of Life” by helping to replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. It takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives! Sign up […]
Conversation with Joseph Nye, acclaimed author of Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics and one of the foremost thinkers on international relations. In today’s era of escalating […]
Financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. The program provides information, resources and learning activities to educate and create […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
Join artists Davina Hsu and Michelle Weinberg, from Open Call: Environmental Resiliency and Care, for a presentation about new, temporary public artwork installed on 1100 ft of construction shed along […]
Join us to analyze and discuss this early 20th century memoir that speaks so well to our contemporary socio-political malaise like no other.
Former students, musicians, and scholars talk about the impact of 9/11 on college students and the jazz community.
Join Chukwudi Iwuji, acclaimed stage and screen actor, for a reading to mark the centenary of James Baldwin. Iwuji, who has been immersed in Baldwin’s work as part of a […]
Reinhold Kulle seemed like the perfect school employee. But in 1982, as his retirement neared, his long-concealed secret came to light. The chief custodian at Oak Park and River Forest […]
Trinity’s unique Messiah is distinctly modern yet authentically performed on period instruments in a sacred and acoustically rich space. This year’s oratorio is led by acclaimed British conductor and Baroque […]
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 […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
A simple story of a "strong man" whose life is dominated by fear and anger, Things Fall Apart is written with remarkable economy and subtle irony. Uniquely and richly African, […]
Join Eleanor Reissa, author/actress/singer/director with Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek as they discuss the progress of her new work, currently titled: The Journey Continues. As part of the Folksbiene’s continued interest […]
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 […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions […]
Mandarin stand-up comedy show, social games, a live band performance, and fantastic giveaways. Plus, enjoy complimentary food and drinks throughout the evening!
For nearly 2,000 years, Chinese people has transformed the act of writing characters into the art of calligraphy, a unique practice elevating the practicality of writing characters into an exceptional […]
Making holiday cards can be a fun way to celebrate the jolly season and show appreciation for our loved ones. Let’s be merry together and use skyscrapers to express our […]
Join artists Davina Hsu and Michelle Weinberg, from Open Call: Environmental Resiliency and Care, for a presentation about new, temporary public artwork installed on 1100 ft of construction shed along […]
Opening of the 29th Poets House Showcase, a literary exhibition and reading series that captures the breadth of contemporary poetry publishing. Delve into landmark collections with Wo Chan, Erika Meitner, […]
Bonded by an uncommon blend of instruments and vocals, Charles Yang (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass), defy conventions with genre-bending excellence, pushing creative boundaries and leaving […]
The 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count — the nation’s longest-running Community-Science bird project — will soon be underway nationwide, and in all five boroughs of New York City. Anyone can participate, even beginner […]
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 […]
Embrace the spirit of the season with art, music, warmth and community. Enjoy lunchtime and early evening events with live klezmer band performances accompanied by a therapeutic art-making activity.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
One of alt-culture’s boldest creators, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, How to Talk to Girls at Parties), celebrates Bowie’s iconic career in a one-of-a-kind evening of […]
Interactive art experience. Attach your wish to a vibrant, star-shaped structure. Today from noon to 2pm, enjoy live music from New York Collective featuring Svetlana Shmulyian and free refreshments from […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage in celebrating Hanukkah! Grab some kosher Chinese food, compete in a dreidel tournament, and play Hanukkah-themed bingo while watching classic Hanukkah TV episodes – […]
Snow Queen is a classic fairytale transformed into an exquisite ballet about love and friendship, and how the warmth of a friend’s devoted heart removes the spell of a wicked […]
Hailing from Ikaluktutiak (Cambridge Bay) Nunavut, Tagaq stands as a true original disruptor in today’s music scene with a fierce commitment to addressing seismic social, political, and environmental issues. Her […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
One of alt-culture’s boldest creators, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus, How to Talk to Girls at Parties), celebrates Bowie’s iconic career in a one-of-a-kind evening of […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Currently celebrating its 20th season, Trinity Youth Chorus brings together talented young people ages 5 to 18 from across New York City for musical training, performance opportunities, and mentorship. An […]
Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be […]
Experience Pinderhughes’ stirring melodies and powerful storytelling as he performs selections from his latest album, Venus Smiles Not in the House of Tears.
Discuss a wide range of poetry from classics to contemporary, with a welcoming approach to all perspectives, interpretations and ways of reading. The selection for December is Joy Harjo's Conflict […]
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to […]
Trinity’s holiday extravaganza of carols and other festive works features the combined power of all Trinity’s vocal groups — Trinity Choir, St. Paul’s Chapel Choir, and Downtown Voices — in […]
Join Britton & The Sting for Re:member, an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and connection. Re:member collides funk, gospel, rock, mesmerizing melody and personal testimony to guide you back to […]
Dream of the Red Chamber is a masterpiece of Chinese literature, celebrated for its profound exploration of human nature, society, and fate. Through the lens of the rise and fall […]
One of the most popular and prestigious chess tournaments held by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the World Rapid & Blitz, will be held in North America for the first […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Family-friendly holiday celebration, which will include face painting, popcorn, chocolate and other traditional treats, and a musical performance by the FiDi Hebrew School. The pinnacle of the afternoon will be […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Let your creativity fly at the Seaport Museum by making your own signal flag swags. For centuries, flags were the only form of communication between ships at sea, and between […]
Enjoy Three Kings Day traditions with live music, poets, and an open mic for guest poets from the audience. Learn how children in Puerto Rico leave a box with hay […]
Longtime friends and fellow artists pay tribute to the life and work of David Shapiro. With Elaine Equi, Mohammed Fairouz, Kate Farrell, Joanna Fuhrman, Jim Jarmusch, Rodger Kamenetz, Phil Kline, […]
Online lecture. Emily Hahn (1905–1997), known as Xiang Meili in Chinese, was a lifelong columnist for The New Yorker and one of the most prolific and adventurous writers of the […]
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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 […]
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.
Reading. A newly sober, orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, guided by the voices of artists, poets, and kings, embarks on a remarkable search for a family secret that leads him […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
The final program in The Skyscraper Museum's TALL TIMBER series turns the attention to New York City. This free in-person event will be held at the architectural office of SOM […]
Book reading. Less a bildungsroman than a story of miseducation, Playworld is a novel of epic proportions, bursting with laughter and heartache.
Gather ‘round the stoop with Murielle Borst-Tarrant as she spins a tapestry of tales from her youth – growing up in the only Native family of a Mafia-run Brooklyn neighborhood.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Contemporary Yiddish psych/folk quartet Midwood continues its residency at the Museum of Jewish Heritage with a special collaboration with world famous Armenian-American oud player Ara Dinkjian and Turkish qanun virtuoso […]
J. Mae Barizo, Dorothea Lasky, Maggie Millner, and Estha Weiner read from their highly acclaimed books in celebration of the 29th Poets House Showcase Exhibition.
Visit the 29th comprehensive exhibition celebrating new poetry publications from 2022 and 2023 and enjoy readings tonight by Maggie Milner, Dorthea Lasky, J. Mae Barizo, Esta Weiner.
Gamma Vibes is a New York based DJ and producer known for blending live electric vibraphone with drum machines and synths to create a rich and dynamic sound. Lauren Yoon […]
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 […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Building on the foundation of classical training at The Juilliard School, Jeremy’s percussive interests and abilities encompass a wide range of traditional and contemporary percussion styles from around the world. […]
Book reading. Meet Ethan and Gabe. A devoted couple for years, they have successful careers, an adorable daughter, and a house in the New Jersey suburbs. Sure, they may have […]
Happy New Year! In 2025, many new buildings in New York City are being planned, constructed, and finished! We will learn about how NYC’s iconic skyline will be changing this […]
Let your creativity fly at the Seaport Museum by making your own signal flag swags. For centuries, flags were the only form of communication between ships at sea, and between […]
90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.
Ring in the Year of the Snake with the PS 150 community. Activities include lion dance, Chinese paper cutting workshop, Korean traditional dance performance, tasting menu from local restaurants, Chinese […]
In January 1945, less than two weeks before the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp evacuation, four forced laborer women, Estusia Wajcblum, Rosa Robota, Alla Gartner, and Regina Safirstein were hanged in public, […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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 […]
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.
Discuss The Shipping News by Annie Proulx. Repeated January 16 at 2pm.
New York City experienced explosive growth between the 1880s and the 1930s, when nearly a million buildings, dozens of bridges and tunnels, hundreds of miles of subway lines, and thousands […]
Buenos Aires is home to the largest Jewish population in Latin America, with a history that dates back to the 19th century when the first Jewish immigrants arrived. This live-stream […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
Book reading and signing by Michael Cannell, author of Blood and the Badge.
One day when his electric rice cooker informed him that his meal was ready, South Korean artist Jaha Koo experienced a deep sense of ‘Golibmuwon’ (고립무원). Twenty years ago a […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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 […]
This series explores modern and contemporary Latin America through cinema. Tonight, see Wild Tales (Damián Szifron, 2014): a waitress adds a special ingredient to an arrogant loan shark’s meal in […]
The year is 2080. Human society is loveless and emotionless, and Samantha, a poet intrigued by the mystery of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, excavates the past to seek the truth about her […]
Step into maritime and theatre history with the Seaport Museum and the professional actors of Mariner Theatrical as we bring Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill’s (1888–1953) powerful maritime play, In […]
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be […]