History and Horticulture
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walk through the park, with a focus on the history of the area and its current horticultural landscape. RSVP is required.
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Events
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Events
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Urban Farm Tour
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm on Governors Island, and learn about each organization’s work. Meet at Gate 14 (Urban Farm entrance near Yankee Hanger and Liggett Terrace) at 1:55pm to […]
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Typography and Job Printing in the 19th Century Seaport
Walking tour. Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The tour will be led by the Seaport […]
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Luminosity of Stone marches on…
Essence of the two poems that are the poetic finale of The Story of the Stone— Generalissima Lin, and the Beauty and Elegy to Spirit of Hibiscus Blossoms, and how they would feature in the same Chapter 78 will be explained in this October lecture by Mr. Ben Wang, a scholar on the monumental Chinese […]
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An Evening with Ben Platt
Ben Platt performs an intimate, acoustic evening of original music, favorite covers, Broadway classics, and surprise guest appearances from his nearest and dearest.
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels, peppered with information about the vessel itself. Repeated at 9am.
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Playscape Performs
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
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Jazz Icons: Tom Harrell Quartet
Trinity ChurchPraised by Newsweek for his pure melodic genius, Harrell is widely recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic jazz instrumentalists and composers of our time.
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Jazz at One: Linda May Han Oh
As a bassist/composer, Linda May Han Oh was also named Jazz Times' 2022 Bassist of the Year and received the 2023 Herb Albert Award.
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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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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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. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
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