Events
Events
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Let Liberty Rise!
Kick off the Fourth of July week with a celebration of one of America’s most iconic symbols! We’ll read Let Liberty Rise! by Chana Stiefel, the inspiring true story of how kids raised funds to help construct the Statue of Liberty. After the story, kids can create their own Lady Liberty–inspired crowns to take home. […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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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/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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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 throughout the year.
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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 and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their […]
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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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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New Visions of Old New York
New Visions of Old New York features an interactive 3-D map from the New Amsterdam History Center’s Mapping Early New York project alongside 17th-century records from the New York City Municipal Archives,. This dynamic exhibit examines the lives of women, enslaved people, and Native Americans and how they shaped the culture of the Dutch West […]
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400 Years of NYC Government Records, 1636-2025
The NYC Department of Records and Information Services presents a full day of programming at the historic Hall of Records. See a pop-up exhibit of rarely seen records highlighting 400 years of New York City history through items from the Municipal Archives and Library. RSVP required.
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