Poetry night, with Elizabeth T. Gray Jr, Terrence Arjoon, Farid Matuk, Arianne Ayu Alizio, and Rachel Blau DuPlessis. The title for this new monthly series comes from Herman Melville’s poem “Art”. Poetry, wine, and the sea have always been inextricably intertwined. At this reading, hear poems, drink wine, and enjoy the “pulsed life”.
Outdoor concert.
Bring your friends and family for a fun concert featuring acclaimed Inuit artist Elisapie, who will be performing live in French, English, and her beloved mother tongue, Inuktitut at the National Museum of the American Indian. With unconditional love for her Inuit homeland, culture is entrenched in her work as storyteller, singer-songwriter, actor, and director.
Region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water -- showcasing the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free kayaking to rowing to hands-on workshops, these events offer community members opportunities for fun, education, and access to their local waterfront. In Lower Manhattan, check out a nature walk in Battery […]
City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water! Now in its 18th year, City of Water Day — taking place this year on Saturday, July 12 — is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), to champion […]
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
Indoor and outdoor workshops, performances, interactive creation stations, dance battles, live music, and more.
Organized by the Waterfront Alliance, City of Water Day is a harbor-wide celebration to get people to, on, and in the water. Join us to celebrate this year’s theme–Unity in the Face of Climate Change - learn about environmental stewardship and take part in an art project.
The Poetry Society of New York (PSNY) invites poetry organizations and collectives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique formats, aesthetics, and personalities to beautiful Governors Island for The New York City Poetry Festival, a free weekend of readings, workshops, open mics, installations, performances, writing activities, bookselling, children’s programming, a beer garden, delicious […]
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's teaching collection, such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials, which can […]
Experience a unique practice that combines yoga with vocal techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Bring your yoga mat.