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  • Restoring the RMS Queen Mary Ship Model

    Join the South Street Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of […]

    Free
  • Meet an Urban Naturalist

    In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through South Cove. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local […]

    Free
  • Craft Studio

    Open studio craft session.

    Free
  • The Butterfly Trap

    Book reading and signing by Clea Simon, author of The Butterfly Trap.

  • Literary Agent 101

    Launch of McNally Jackson's Publishing 101 series! This series aims to demystify the publishing process through conversations with industry professionals who have done it all, and seen it all. For […]

    $5
  • Lenten Meditations: Remorse to Redemption 

    Trinity Choir leads the audience through the Lenten journey, from Ash Wednesday’s reminders of human mortality to the redemption of Christ’s death on the cross. Focusing on countertenor, tenor, and […]

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    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 […]

  • Amulet Magazine Launch

    Join the editors, contributors, and special guests to celebrate the launch of Amulet — a new literary magazine of religion, spirituality and mysticism for seekers and skeptics alike. In an […]

    $5
  • Rosie Revere, Engineer!

    Reading of Andrea Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer to hear how the kid- engineer Rosie uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? […]

    Free
  • Morning Meditation in Maritime City

    Start your weekend with a unique yoga nidra morning meditation surrounded by maritime history in the first-floor gallery of the new exhibition Maritime City at the Seaport Museum.

    Free
  • Gift of Sweetness

    This time of year is when Native peoples of the Northeast harvest maple tree sap and make it into maple syrup and other sweet treats. Learn about this Native food […]

    Free
  • Saturday Matinee: The Lego Movie

    Everything is awesome! Families are invited to join us for a mystery lego build and film screening of The Lego Movie (2014) complete with popcorn and other surprises.

    Free
  • An Evening With Renée Elise Goldsberry

    Hamilton. Rent. The Lion King. Girls5eva. Renée Elise Goldsberry has been captivating audiences for nearly 25 years across stage, television, and film. Now the Tony®, GRAMMY®, and Drama Desk-winning star […]

    $58
  • Spring Equinox Festival

    Celebrate both the Jewish holiday Purim and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with film screenings, a Persian shadow puppet show, dance performances, a reading of the Megillah, a Persian tea […]

    Free
  • Spring Equinox Festival at the Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a celebration of Persian heritage and culture during Nowruz! This day-long festival will feature: children’s activities to learn about Nowruz; a Persian dance […]

    Free
  • Creativing Writing

    Battery Park City Library

    Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • 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
  • Trauma Plot

    Book reading. From a rising literary star and the author of how to be a good girl comes a brilliant, biting, and beautifully wrought memoir of trauma and the cost […]

    $5
  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    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 […]

    Free
  • Figure Drawing

    Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]

    Free
  • Craft Studio

    Open studio craft session.

    Free
  • Groundbreaking Women Who Shaped Lower Manhattan

    From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]

    $30
  • Smorgasburg

    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 […]

  • Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience

    Enhance your visit to the newly-opened exhibition Maritime City with live music after-hours. Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition that […]

  • Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden  

    Hear Trinity Youth Chorus take on the challenging and dramatic Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden by Johann Sebastian Bach. Accompanied by the period instruments of Trinity Baroque Orchestra, the young musicians […]

    Free
  • Creativing Writing

    Battery Park City Library

    Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.

    Free
  • Plant Swap/Seed Share

    Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • 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
  • Visual Narrative

    Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]

    Free
  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    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 […]

    Free
  • Mālama I Ke Kai

    Music and discussion on Mālama I Ke Kai, the Hawaiian proverb meaning “care for the ocean.” The New York Climate Exchange, The Climate Museum, and musicians from the Metropolitan Opera […]

    Free
  • Not Dead Yet

    Book reading and signing by Jeffrey Siger, author of Not Dead Yet.

  • Heartwood

    Reading. Amity Gaige presents Heartwood, in conversation with Jennifer Egan.

    $5
  • Spring Blood Drive

    Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives!

    Free
  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • Aeden Alvarez

    Aeden Alvarez is a Filipino R&B artist who grew up in Hong Kong. Moving to New York has allowed Aeden to juggle all his talents, from singing and being a […]

    Free
  • Fresh Prints

    This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition […]

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    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 […]

  • retro baby

    retro baby is a bundle of glitter and dynamite with one rule: sing along if you know it! This effervescent NYC duo, Paige Siegwardt and Ryan Nicholls, deliver blow after […]

    Free
  • NYC Runs 10K

    Governors Island

    Competitive run around Governors Island.

    $60
  • Skyscraper Pictionary

    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 […]

    Free
  • KoKo NYC! Makers Workshop

    Join KoKo NYC for a sustainable makers workshop and inventors lab! Led by teaching artists, kids and their families will hone their skills, use real tools, and experiment with recycled […]

    Free
  • Women Who Wowed

    From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]

    $30
  • Poetry en el Parque!

    Rockefeller Park

    Celebrate National Poetry Month with poets and percussionists from the Puerto Rican diaspora. Presented by Nuyorican Poets Café in partnership with the Battery Park City Authority.

    Free
  • Saha Gnawa

    Saha Gnawa brings North African futurism to the U.S., uniting the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City’s jazz and contemporary music scenes to reimagine modern […]

    Free
  • NYC Runs 5K

    Governors Island

    Competitive run around Governors Island.

    $60
  • Films At The Museum: “Fioretta”

    Screening and discussion. History-obsessed Randy Schoenberg (memorably portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in Woman in Gold) brings his reluctant teenage son Joey along for the journey of a lifetime, through Europe […]

    $10
  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    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 […]

    Free
  • NYS Birding Trail

    Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. […]

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • 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
  • Visual Narrative

    Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]

    Free
  • Walking Book Club

    This month, read and discuss We Do Not Part by Han Kang.

    Free
  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    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 […]

    Free
  • Passwords:Cecilia Vicuña on The Other Poetry

    Cecilia Vicuña discusses three poem sequences sang for the earth in indigenous North and South America. In this performance talk, Vicuña illustrates how oral traditions in Chile, Paraguay, and Arizona […]

    Free
  • Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices

    Asphalt Green

    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 […]

    Free
  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • Stephanie June

    Born to Persian immigrant parents in New York City, Stephanie June has always turned to music as a universal language.

    Free
  • Latin American Film Series

    This series explores modern and contemporary Latin America through cinema. Tonight, see Guie’dani’s Navel (Xavi Sala, 2018) A rebellious Zapotec girl moves from her small village to Mexico City when […]

    Free
  • Readings by the 2025 Whiting Award Winners

    Since 1985, the Whiting Awards have been given annually to ten of the most promising emerging writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Hear the 2025 winners read from their […]

    $5
  • Liminal Lives: Trans between Weimar and Nazi Germany

    The story of trans life under Nazism is anticipated as tragic. Following the hard-won recognitions of gay and lesbian victims of the Holocaust and in the maelstrom of contemporary global […]

    $10
  • Conversations: David Letterman with Paul Shaffer

    Late night legend David Letterman brings his trademark dry humor, irreverence, and sincere curiosity back to PAC NYC for a conversation with his long-time friend and former music director, Paul […]

    $118
  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    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 […]

  • Sateen

    Born in France and raised in Paris and LA, French Senegalese singer Sateen creates worlds with her music that represent every shade of her soul.

    Free
  • China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

    Listen to the performance of Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be provided onsite.

    $10
  • Story Time

    Interactive story time featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community.

    Free
  • Orchid Pavilion Gathering: A Toast to the Ancestors

    The Orchid Pavilion Gathering series, hosted annually by China Institute Gallery, celebrates the spirit of the renowned congregation organized by the scholar-artist Wang Xizhi in the spring of 353 BC. […]

    $15
  • Jake Owen and Mark McIntyre

    Jake Owen and Mark McIntyre have been cultivating their friendship and musical unity in New York City since meeting in the downtown art-rock scene in 2015. Since then, they have […]

    Free
  • NYS Birding Trail

    Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. […]

    Free
  • Aquatic Architecture

    Societies all over the world have been building in watery environments for millennia. Today, different countries build with water in distinctive ways. Come with us as we visit places like […]

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • Earth Day: Family Birding

    What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore […]

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • 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
  • Play Offs: Spring Break

    Children ages 6-10 are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days during spring break. Join BPCA coaches for skill sessions ending in scrimmages. Open to all experience levels. […]

    Free
  • Beyond Architecture: The NEW New York

    Beyond Architecture: The NEW New York is a volume of essays that commemorate the 60th anniversary of the passage of the New York City Landmarks Law, which established the Landmarks […]

    Free
  • The Death of Rasputin

    Governors Island

    Step into a world where his­to­ry is sus­pend­ed, loy­al­ty is test­ed, and desire will save you. Cre­at­ed by and fea­tur­ing orig­i­nal cast mem­bers and cre­ative leads of Sleep No More, […]

    $44 – $148
  • Visual Narrative

    Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]

    Free
  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    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 […]

    Free
  • Earth Month Compost Tour

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BPCA processes the hundreds of pounds of food waste collected each day, that is then turned into compost that goes back out into the […]

    Free
  • Debut Novel 101

    McNally Jackson's Publishing 101 series aims to demystify the publishing process through conversations with industry professionals who have seen it all. For our second event, we welcome Laura McGrath, Randy […]

    $5
  • A Tribute to Brenda Hillman and Her Friends

    Celebrate the extraordinary Brenda Hillman and her friends in poetry—Evelyn Reilly, Patricia Spears Jones, Major Jackson, Donna Masini, and Ama Codjoe—reading poems written by or inspired by her work. The […]

    Free
  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free
  • Earth Month: Meet the Beekeeper

    Rockefeller Park

    Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban […]

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • Simona Daniele: Italian Soundscapes

    Simona Daniele is an Italian jazz vocalist based in New York City. A Fulbright Alumni, she was awarded the prestigious scholarship in 2022, which enabled her to earn a second […]

    Free
  • New Works: Like A Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration

    Celebrate the release of Like a Hammer: Poets on Mass Incarceration, Haymarket Books’ anthology of writers speaking on the United States prison-industrial complex. Contributors Randall Horton, Angel Nafis, and Evie […]

    Free
  • Oklahoma!

    Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of […]

    $15
  • Adult Zumba

    Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    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 […]

  • Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez

    Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez is a singer and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. With both Hispanic and Jewish heritage, Raina comes from rich traditions of storytelling. Though her powerhouse vocals are […]

    Free
  • Earth Day Celebration

    Governors Island

    Fea­tur­ing free activ­i­ties for all ages, includ­ing eco­log­i­cal stew­ard­ship, walk­ing tours, an Island-wide scav­enger hunt, seed­ball work­shops, a tree stamp­ing art activ­i­ty, cli­mate tech demos, DJ sets, com­mu­ni­ty sci­ence exhibits, […]

    Free
  • Tall Building Scavenger Hunt

    Young architects will work together to solve clues using the Museum space! Can you identify which tower in our current exhibition is the oldest? Can you find out what year […]

    Free
  • Washington & Hamilton in New York City Walking Tour

    American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of […]

    $30
  • Poets Out Loud: An LGBTQ+ Writing Group

    Poets Out Loud meets the third Saturday of every month to read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. We spend the first half of this meeting writing new work, and sharing […]

    Free
  • Women Who Wowed

    From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]

    $30
  • Naledi

    Naledi is a globally multiple award-nominated, South African-born, New York-based vocalist, composer, and teaching artist captivating audiences worldwide with spirited and deeply rooted musical encounters. Her artistry draws from the […]

    Free
  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

    All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, […]

    Free
  • NYS Birding Trail

    Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. […]

    Free
  • Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation

    Opening day of a new exhibition. Fraunces Tavern was a witness to history throughout the Revolutionary War Era. Among the many historic events that took place there, Fraunces Tavern served […]

    $10
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • 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
  • The Last Musician of Auschwitz

    In honor of Yom HaShoah, Central Synagogue and the Museum of Jewish Heritage are proud to present a New York screening of The Last Musician of Auschwitz, a new documentary […]

    $10
  • Visual Narrative

    Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]

    Free
  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    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 […]

    Free
  • Passwords: Sam Sax on Allen Ginsberg

    Writer and educator Sam Sax explores the life and work of Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg. Drawing from their research into Stanford University’s Allen Ginsberg papers, sax’s consultation of primary […]

    Free
  • Earth Month: Nature Walk

    Rockefeller Park

    Take a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender through Rockefeller Park and explore our connection to the great outdoors! See what makes our parks an important refuge for humans, animals, […]

    Free
  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • Coram House

    Book reading and signing by Bailey Seybolt, author of Coram House.

  • Harlem Farr

    Harlem Farr, also known as ‘hrlum,’ is a 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from South Carolina. Her musical journey began at just six years old when she started playing the piano […]

    Free
  • City Nature Challenge BioBlitz

    Help conduct a bioblitz – where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area – and contribute to building a […]

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    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 […]

  • Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience

    Enhance your visit to the newly-opened exhibition Maritime City with live music after-hours. Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition that […]

  • Josh Walker

    Josh Walker is an artist hoping to heal through music and storytelling.

    Free
  • Earth Day Celebration

    City Hall Park

    Volunteer gardening and clean-up, a special live music performance by bands from the Church Street School of Music and Art, a tree care workshop and a plant giveaway/art project for […]

    Free
  • S.T.E.A.M. DREAM

    Rockefeller Park

    Kids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special Earth Month themed open air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging […]

    Free
  • Morning Meditation in Maritime City

    Start your weekend with a unique yoga nidra morning meditation surrounded by maritime history in the first-floor gallery of the new exhibition Maritime City at the Seaport Museum.

    Free
  • Washington & Hamilton in New York City Walking Tour

    American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of […]

    $30
  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    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.

    $40
  • Alexia Bomtempo

    Brazilian-American singer and songwriter.

    Free
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk

    Fundraiser. This 5K follows a similar path that rescue and recovery workers took down West Street on their way to Ground Zero on 9/11 and in the days, weeks, and […]

    $47
  • Shred Day

    In honor of Earth Day, clear out your papers and drop them into our mobile shredder in Duane Park for free. Watch your hard drive destroyed on sight.

    Free
  • Sunday Afternoon Music: Voices of Resilience and Hope

    Join us for an uplifting program that elevates emerging artists in our city. Students from Dorrill Initiative, Borough of Manhattan Community College, and Manhattan School of Music perform works ranging […]

    Free
  • NYS Birding Trail

    Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. […]

    Free
  • Plant Swap/Seed Share

    Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.

    Free
  • 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
  • Visual Narrative

    Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]

    Free
  • Downtown Beats Chorus

    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 […]

    Free
  • Pick Up Pickleball

    The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.

    Free
  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free
  • Kely Pinheiro

    Kely Pinheiro, a cellist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, defies classical norms with her diverse musical journey. Raised in a music-loving family, she challenged stereotypes early on. Awarded a full-tuition […]

    Free
  • Fresh Prints

    This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition […]

    Free
  • Elderbrook

    Elderbrook is bringing his Another Touch North American Tour with special guests Le Youth and Jerro to The Rooftop at Pier 17. Due to overwhelming demand, a second show has […]

  • Mireya Ramos

    Experience the Latin Grammy winning vocalist, musician, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache, Mireya Ramos, whose versatility, natural improvisational skills, and beautiful tone has made her one […]

    Free
  • Exploration and Resonance: Chinese Music in the West

    China Institute in America and the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music presents an exciting performance by the Bard East/West Ensemble, with the instrumentation of a […]

    $18
  • The Seas

    20th anniversary celebration of the book The Seas. Following a teenage girl who believes she's a mermaid, The Seas "blurred the lines between reality and fairy tale, hope and delusion, […]

    $5 – $32
  • Golden Thread Ensemble: Yiddish Songs of Social Change

    Golden Thread Ensemble presents Yiddish Songs of Social Change, a program that explores the nature and dynamics of social change in the 20th century, featuring new arrangements for string quintet […]

    $10
  • Verdi Requiem

    Trinity Church

    In celebration of its 100th anniversary, The Dessoff Choirs joins forces with Trinity Choir, Downtown Voices, and NOVUS to take the audience on a soul-stirring journey through Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem. The […]

    Free
  • Dance Out Loud

    Dance performance.

    $15
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Smorgasburg

    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 […]

  • Chloe Hogan

    Chloé Hogan is a Brooklyn based soul singer and songwriter from Orlando, Florida, and Top 16 finalist on Season 19 of NBC’s The Voice. She shares her intimate experience with […]

    Free
  • Sunset Singing Circle

    Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing […]

    Free
  • Drawing in the Park

    Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]

    Free
  • Cinco de Mayo and the Architecture of Mexico

    Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) commemorates the day in 1862 that Mexico defeated the French Army, paving the way for its independence! To celebrate Mexico and its traditional […]

    Free
  • Hudson Jams

    Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Saturday morning drumming program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming […]

    Free
  • Haudenosaunee Family Fun Day

    Bring the whole family for a fun day of Haudenosaunee activities. It was through play that Haudenosaunee youth perfected the skills they would eventually use in their adult lives. In […]

    Free
  • Community Block Party

    Live music, arts and STEM activities, local food, skateboarding contest, giveaways, yoga and fitness for all.

    Free
  • Naomi Greene

    Naomi Greene travels the world with an electric harp. The Parisian-Californian singer-songwriter has been a collaborator of acts such as La Femme, M83, and Laurent Voulzy. She will release her […]

    Free
  • Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    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 […]

    Free
  • Films At The Museum: “Watching Walter”

    Screening and discussion. Watching Walter is a short biopic (and feature film proof of concept) starring Stephen Tobolowsky set in both 1995 Philadelphia and World War II Nazi occupied Poland. […]

    $10
  • 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: Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet

    Experience saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Camille Thurman alongside the Darrell Green Quartet as they showcase their talents at Jazz at One. Renowned for her ability to seamlessly transition between virtuosic […]

    Free
  • Pick Up Pickleball

    The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.

    Free
  • Pipes at One: Angela Kraft Cross

    Angela Kraft Cross is an internationally respected virtuoso organist, pianist, and composer — and also an eye surgeon, with dual degrees in physics and organ performance from Oberlin College. Her […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Passwords: Rigoberto González on Leo Romero

    Join poet and educator Rigoberto González for a talk on the foundational yet overlooked Chicano poet Leo Romero, whose new and selected volume Trees Dream of Water (University of Arizona […]

    Free
  • Trivium & Bullet For My Valentine

    Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine bring The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour with special guests August Burns Red & Bleeds From Within to The Rooftop at Pier 17.

  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ […]

    Free
  • Elements of Nature Drawing

    Join our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled […]

    Free
  • The Poet’s Game

    Book reading and signing by Paul Vidich, author of The Poet's Game.

  • Sunset Yoga

    Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and […]

    Free
  • Capturing History in Personal Writing

    This conversation explores how André Aciman and Rich Benjamin chronicle “a living past”—and excavate history— in recent acclaimed works. How do authors such as they successfully interweave big history, a […]

    $5 – $30
  • Bach at One

    Hear pieces from two distinct phases of Bach’s prolific Leipzig period, when he wrote most of the cantatas we perform today. Nun is das Heil und die Kraft represents his first […]

    Free
  • Pick Up Pickleball

    The net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.

    Free
  • Fiber Art Crafts Studio

    Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

    Free
  • New York City’s Connection to Polar History

    Discover New York City's connections to historic exploration of both the North and South Poles in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, […]

    Free
  • Alex Blue in Concert

    Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and singer-songwriter Alex Blue for a concert followed by an audience Q&A. Alex Blue (she/her) is a Jewish-Mexican folk singer-songwriter from Aurora, CO. With […]

    $10
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free