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  • Pickleball

    Temporary pickleball courts are set up on Brookfield's waterfront plaza.

    Free
  • NYC Lavender Festival

    Governors Island

    Tours, demon­stra­tions, mak­er work­shops, har­vest­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties and fun fam­i­ly activ­i­ties at the Laven­der Field on Gov­er­nors Island — a heal­ing space for com­mu­ni­ty, bees and the earth, and the only laven­der field […]

    $15
  • Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix

    Governors Island

    Watch the world’s top ath­letes from 12 nations race 50-foot fly­ing boats at over 60 mph. On Governors Island, secure a seat with great views, food, music, and a high-ener­gy […]

    $85
  • Mishpachah Festival

    The Hebrew word Mishpachah means family – we invite you to join ours! This day-long Mishpachah Festival will celebrate and explore Jewish genealogy, heritage, and immigration with JewishGen, the Museum’s […]

    Free
  • Print Your Own Father’s Day Card

    Looking for a special Father’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers to create a festive card for dad using the Museum’s 19th century historical […]

    Free
  • Spring Birdwatching

    For beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars […]

    Free
  • Jazz at One: Dave Stryker Quartet

    Hear a jazz quartet led by “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years” (The Village Voice). Dave Stryker is known for his “golden tone, urgent […]

    Free
  • The Afterlife of Hilma af Klint

    What happens when an artist becomes a global phenomenon? In the past decade the Swedish painter and mystic Hilma af Klint has risen to international fame. Join Jodi Hauptman and […]

    $5 – $35
  • Stories Survive: “Two Sisters” Book Talk

    In Two Sisters, Rosie Whitehouse recounts the harrowing journey of her mother-in-law, Marion, and aunt, Huguette, who fled Nazi-occupied France after their mother was deported to Auschwitz. Seeking refuge, the […]

    $10
  • 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.

    Free