How are you heading back to school? With subways, ferries, bike paths, walking paths, and buses, there’s almost no limit to the options to travel from one part of the city! We will take a walk around the neighborhood and discover different forms of transportation. Then kids will design and decorate their own subway cars […]
Come experience Oculus Outdoors – free, outdoor movie screenings on select Friday nights and Saturday afternoons this summer. This year, we are screening two movies: family-friendly evening flicks on Friday evenings and kid-friendly movies on Saturday matinees. Bring your own blankets or portable chairs and enjoy your very own one-of-a-kind, cinematic experience under the wings […]
Timeless, dazzling, and distinctive — The Shvesters transform classic Yiddish melodies into sophisticated, contemporary harmonic jazz arrangements. The Shvesters (Chava Levi and Polina Fradkin) are a Yiddish vocal duo hailing originally from Detroit, Michigan. They gained a reputation on social media for their perfectly synchronized voices (and signature matching outfits) — and have won the […]
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. The market is open every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at North Oculus Plaza, under the wings of the Oculus.
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health Awareness Month, this weekly series encourages healthy wellbeing habits for our community. Programming will feature a variety of classes from yoga and meditation to HIIT […]
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Join the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. The market is open every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at North Oculus Plaza, under the wings of the Oculus.
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
Join Álvaro Enrigue, Francine Prose, Natasha Wimmer, and Andrew Martin for a panel on the life and work of Roberto Bolaño, in celebration of Picador’s reissues of By Night in Chile, The Return, and Antwerp.
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 […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health Awareness Month, this weekly series encourages healthy wellbeing habits for our community. Programming will feature a variety of classes from yoga and meditation to HIIT […]
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor 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 […]
Ross Benjamin presents The Diaries of Franz Kafka, in conversation with Elif Batuman. An essential new translation of Franz Kafka’s complete, uncensored diaries—a revelation of the idiosyncrasies and rough edges of one of the twentieth century’s most influential writers.
Celebrate Catherine Barnett and Jason Koo as they each read from their fourth full-length poetry collections. The pair will discuss metaphysics, grief, and what new poetic territory they’ve breached in their most recent books.
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
In celebration of the new palm trees in the Winter Garden, Brookfield Place will present a site-specific, restorative sound bath experience. Led by shamanic sound healing artist, Robin Kang in collaboration with Adrian DiMatteo (the Sonic Institute) and Diego Bravo, this therapeutic and rejuvenating experience will combine multi-instrumental sacred sound, breath, and energy work among […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
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 designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, the original Bowne & Co., […]
UnBroken chronicles the plight of the seven Weber siblings who, following their mother’s murder at Auschwitz, evaded certain capture and death as mere children in war-torn Nazi Germany. After being hidden in a laundry hut by a benevolent farmer, the children spent two harrowing years on their own. Emboldened by their father’s mandate that they […]
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.
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Dance and sing along to your favorite tunes followed by a screening of Sing (2016, Garth Jennings) complete with popcorn and surprises. Outdoor movie screening begins at 7:45pm.
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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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 techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
Kids discover how architect Shigeru Ban uses paper and cardboard to create innovative structures as we read the book, Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World by Isadoro Saturno and Stefano Di Cristofaro. Students will learn about different materials used in construction and get the chance to design their own buildings made from paper tubes.
Ray Blue Quintet, Whitney Marchelle Quintet, Nat Adderly Quintet, Ronnie Burrage Quintet, Cindy Lou Robinson & Her Blues Band, and an art display dedicated to Jazz.
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.
Community hymn sing featuring favorites (including Psalm 100 and All Creatures of our God and King) and new arrangements (reworkings by Trinity organist Alcée Chriss III of Blessed Assurance and Great Is Thy Faithfulness). With music by Margaret Bonds, Janet Yieh, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sterling Proctor, and others. With the Trinity Choir; NOVUS brass and […]
For more than 200 years, the name “Rothschild” has been synonymous with two things: great wealth, and conspiracy theories about what they’re “really doing” with it. Almost from the moment Mayer Amschel Rothschild and his sons emerged from the Jewish ghetto of Frankfurt to revolutionize the banking world, the Rothschild family has been the target […]
Panel discussion on the immigrant experience. This conversation will explore the origins of immigration and how it illuminates or contrasts with the future.
Explore the parks of BPC, and spot migrating birds. Binoculars and field guides provided or bring your own.
Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.
Every Monday leading up to the election, McNally Jackson Seaport is hosting journalists and writers to help break down the events of the week, as it relates to their area of expertise for our Engaged Electorate series. These clarifying conversations aim to cut through the waves of information on our newsfeeds, and bring discussion forums […]
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. The market is open every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at North Oculus Plaza, under the wings of the Oculus.
Participate in a single-day stewardship project focused on habitat restoration on Governors Island.
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
The evening includes runway shows, designer booths, and the chance to enjoy curated cocktails and appetizers at a VIP reception. This is an ideal opportunity to connect with designers, industry leaders, and fashion enthusiasts in a vibrant, creative atmosphere. The event will also feature appearances by newly crowned Miss Universe titleholders from various countries and […]
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
While the tabloids and fan publications portrayed the Nimoys as a “close family,” to his son Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy was a total stranger. The actor was as inscrutable as the iconic half-Vulcan science officer he portrayed on Star Trek, even to those close to him. Now, his son’s poignant memoir The Most Human explores […]
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 […]
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor 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 […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
Folk Dance Club Kaleidoscope will perform traditional folk dances from around the world and teach the audience some of their more popular moves. No prior experience necessary, just a love of dance and a desire to have fun!
Gourmet dinner and an exclusive book signing with Yue-Sai Kan, China Institute in America co-chair, Emmy-winning television host and producer, entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian.
Event honoring the life, work, and legacy of poet and scholar Tyrone Williams with readings by and about Williams, and bring your own remembrance.
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.
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions with our language and cultural experts from home.
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall and next spring. RSVP is required.
Featuring Michael Lee Bross, Roberto Carlos Garcia, Michelle Greco, Darla Himeles, and Yesenia Montilla.
Alice Carrière presents Everything/Nothing/Someone, in conversation with Michael Imperioli. A "remarkable" (New York Times Book Review) memoir that tells of a young woman's coming-of-age amid glamour, excess, and neglect, and the love affair that, against the odds, allows her to save herself.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Eddie was voted class clown three years in a row in high school.
Each entry to the NYCRUNS Squirrel Stampede 10K includes a ferry ride, race-entry, a tech shirt, and post-race snacks. The 10K is two loops of the island.
Projects for all ages to help out at The Battery Urban Farm. This is a fun and active event for families looking to get outside and get dirty!
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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Enjoy the annual celebration of all the creatures that migrate through and pass by Battery Park City. The morning will feature a host of activities presented by several guest environmental organizations working to make our city more sustainable to migrators. Plus: A discovery zone, art making, birdwatching, nature walk, and so much more!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, lessons, and activities featuring corn, also known as maize. Learn about the various types of corn and their uses with discussions and demonstrations of the processes of drying, grinding, and roasting with artist Karla Saenz (Rarámuri descent) and chef Diana Wangeman. Take part in various hands-on family-friendly activities, including […]
Visit The Battery Urban Farm to learn more about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City, and taste some of the harvest! RSVP is required.
Spoken word and live music by Nuyorican Poets Cafe poets will commemorate and celebrate the resiliency, natural beauty, and creativity of Puerto Rico. The memorial design “arose from a vision that one can always transform the sad memory of adverse circumstances into something positive and poetic that can bring solace to all” in the words […]
This workshop will teach basic cyanotype printing on paper and fabric, featuring plants and natural pigments cultivated at Earth Matter Soil Start Farms’ Heritage Beds. These four sessions will occur from May through September. The cohort of 15 – 20 participants of all ages will make art with organic material throughout its life cycle from decomposition to […]
999: The Forgotten Girls chronicles the untold story of 999 mostly teenage girls betrayed by their government. Told that by volunteering for “work” they would fulfill their patriotic duty, these innocent young women willingly bid their families farewell. Under the cloak of deceit, they were transported on a one-way ticket to Auschwitz. The few who […]
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
Explore the parks of BPC, and spot migrating birds. Binoculars and field guides provided or bring your own.
Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.
Though it is one of the world’s oldest building materials, wood is still revolutionizing the way buildings are designed and constructed today. It is imperative that everyone – from architects, engineers, and contactors, to clients and the general public – considers how construction practices impact climate change. Timber buildings are not only environmentally responsible, they […]
Reception and lecture on the formation and implementation of the United States Constitution by Tom Hand*, author of An American Triumph: America’s Founding Era through the Lives of Ben Franklin, George Washington, and John Adams, an honorable mention for the 2024 Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award. Hand is also the creator of the website Americana […]
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. The market is open every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at North Oculus Plaza, under the wings of the Oculus.
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.
Discussion of well-regarded contemporary works. Each session will feature questions and talking points to help readers further connect to the story.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
September 17, 1787 marks the signing of the US Constitution. George Washington wrote a cover letter explaining to the states why they should ratify it. The first printing was in the Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser 2 days later. Notably, on display there will be a rare copy of the Constitution, and the United States […]
A recent Associated Press poll reveals that 58% of US adults across both political parties believe that AI will amplify the spread of misinformation in the 2024 presidential election. Despite this widespread distrust, some political candidates have already leveraged deepfake ads in elections, utilizing AI-generated images and text-to-voice converters to craft highly realistic visuals that […]
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 […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health Awareness Month, this weekly series encourages healthy wellbeing habits for our community. Programming will feature a variety of classes from yoga and meditation to HIIT […]
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor 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 […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
British Dependency, hailing from the British Isle of Anguilla, brings its eclectic sound that’s bluesy, soulful, funky, laced with rock & roll, and always rooted in reggae.
Hear Johann Pachelbel’s much-loved Canon in D major the way it was meant to be heard. Presented in its original instrumentation, with three violins, the piece is paired with a lively but oft-forgotten jig the composer wrote to complement it. The evening’s lineup spotlights the canon and includes pieces by Giovanni Gabrieli as well as […]
Innovative coral restoration through the lens of both science and art.
Right from the beginning of his career, Sholem Asch, a yeshiva school dropout from a small Polish village, placed himself at the center of global theatrical culture. His 24 dramas were presented on major stages in multiple languages throughout the world making him one of the most produced Jewish playwrights in history. In Land of […]
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.
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
What is the relationship between architecture and trees? Join us for a guided walking tour of Battery Park City, where we will observe and draw the trees around us. Students will discover the deep connections of trees and wood structures. This fall-themed event will inspire participants of all ages to appreciate the natural world and […]
A cherished neighborhood tradition returns to Battery Park City this fall, with children’s games and family activities, live musical performances, local business and restaurant vendors, contests, prizes, and much more!
Special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs hosted by organizations in residence on Governors Island.
Featuring a rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, visitors can expect to find handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, artisanal packaged food, and more.
Annual food festival fundraiser for the Spruce Street School and the Peck Slip School. One tasting card ($60) buys six tastes of specialties from local restaurants.
Enjoy hand puppet shows, music performances, mooncake-making, traditional Han garments, sugar paintings, our new exhibition, and so much more!
Explore the parks of BPC, and spot migrating birds. Binoculars and field guides provided or bring your own.
Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.
Schindler’s Listed tells the story of Mark Biederman’s twenty-year quest to find gold coins which his father’s family buried in their backyard in Poland just prior to being deported by the Nazis to concentration camps. His father survived the war, but died when Mark was a teenager, leaving him only with the knowledge that he […]
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. The market is open every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at North Oculus Plaza, under the wings of the Oculus.
The Wild Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Smithsonian Institution, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, the Climate Mental Health Network, New York City Department of Education Office of Sustainability, and the National Wildlife Federation invite you to the Educating for Climate Action Summit during Climate Week NYC. This summit will bring together formal […]
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 beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
Livestreamed talk with Tulane professor and author Rob Lalka on his latest book, The Venture Alchemists: How Big Tech Turned Profits Into Power.
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 […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health Awareness Month, this weekly series encourages healthy wellbeing habits for our community. Programming will feature a variety of classes from yoga and meditation to HIIT […]
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor 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 […]
39-minute documentary film “WindShipped,” presented in partnership with Waterfront Alliance and Climate Film Festival. “WindShipped” tells the story of how one man's quixotic dream turned into reality. For the past five years, the schooner Apollonia has been delivering goods up and down the Hudson River by sail, including deliveries to South Street, reminiscent of a […]
Explore Teardrop Park through a naturalist’s lens. Learn about the animals and plants that call the park home, and how climate change impacts all of us, and how we can build a sustainable future together
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
The Brain Cloud, in their unique way, follows the western swing tradition of combining a vast array of American roots music—ragtime and swing, blues, early country, western cowboy songs, Appalachian fiddling, and Tin Pan Alley standards—into a cohesive and undeniably toe-tapping jam.
Nora Lange presents Us Fools, in conversation with David Wallace-Wells. A tragicomic, intimate American story of two precocious sisters coming of age during the Midwestern farm crisis of the 1980s.
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Drop into the Children’s Garden after school to see what’s blooming! Explore how gardens make our cities more resilient in the face of climate change. BPCA naturalists will be on hand to answer questions and make discoveries about the creatures that grow, crawl, hop, and fly through the garden.
Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Classic Albums Live has quickly earned a stellar reputation for perfectly recreating classic rock albums in its entirety, reproduced to be as true to the original recording as possible, and without costumes or impersonators. The musicians go to great lengths to faithfully recreate every sound on the […]
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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Step dancing is a powerful and mesmerizing art form that can captivate audiences of all ages. The Art Of Stepping will teach the basic fundamentals of step using site words and lower case letters of the alphabet.
Celebrate the rich legacy of Bowne & Co. in new hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish.
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production!
Explore the parks of BPC, and spot migrating birds. Binoculars and field guides provided or bring your own.
Award-winning South African jazz vocalist Vuyo Sotashe opens the Jazz at One season. He has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center and was one of the first male singers to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition.
Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.
Movie screening on The Rooftop at Pier 17. Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf.
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. The market is open every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at North Oculus Plaza, under the wings of the Oculus.
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.
New York and Hong Kong are dense, intense vertical cities. In this truly international webinar, architects and educators Jason Carlo, a professor of Architecture at the American University of Sharjah, UAE and Christian Lange from the University of Hong Kong, will describe their joint study Cities of Repetition. Their book provides a powerful, comprehensive graphic […]
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can share a 5 min story on the night’s theme. This is a preparation workshop offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling. This program is recommended for teens and adults.
Outdoor concert. See website for ticket price.
Book talk. In When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, award-winning journalist and author of the widely acclaimed 2019 book, The Plaza, Julie Satow draws on her expert knowledge of New York City history and culture to whisk readers back to a bygone era of innovation and glitz. […]
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Considered one of Christianity’s greatest statements of hope, the Magnificat is arguably Bach’s most popular choral work. Combining colorful orchestration with a large choir, the jubilant Magnificat is based on the Canticle of Mary from Luke’s gospel and centers on God’s love for the poor, humble, and oppressed.
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 yea
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 […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health Awareness Month, this weekly series encourages healthy wellbeing habits for our community. Programming will feature a variety of classes from yoga and meditation to HIIT […]
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor 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 […]
Experience the newest poetry collections from Sophie Cabot Black and Marie Howe through poems that capture visions of the pastoral and glimpses of the quotidian. The evening’s readings and conversation between the artists will reveal two extraordinary takes on the human and the spiritual.
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
The Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood, which examines recent tall buildings in Mass Timber and proposals for its role in a more sustainable, low-carbon future for our cities and our planet.
Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and artivist that defines her music as “MMP—Música de Mulher Preta” (Black Woman Music). Her bucolic soaring melodies blend with percussive vocals that address powerful themes of social justice, homophobia, equality, and love.
Join a special adults-only edition of Fresh Prints, presented in collaboration with the Seaport Museum and Downtown Alliance! Explore the Museum’s collection of historic printing equipment, watch the professional designers Bowne & Co. lock up limited edition prints, and use rare pieces from the Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Then, step outside to the […]
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.
The Reinterment of the Ancestors will be held in the outdoor memorial on Friday, October 4, 2024, weather permitting.
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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
Children ages 6-10 are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days off from school this fall. Join BPC coaches for a baseball skills session ending in a scrimmage open to all ability levels. Registration recommended.
Learn the crops and practices that can help your garden keep producing all winter long.
The American Institute of Architects was founded in Lower Manhattan by 29 architects in 1857 to “promote the scientific and practical perfection of its members” and “elevate the standing of the profession.” Until this time, anyone who wished to call themselves an architect, including masons, carpenters, bricklayers, and other members of the building trade, could […]
Join Adam Dalva and Brandon Taylor to discuss the life and work of Karl Ove Knausgaard, in celebration of The Third Realm.
Movie screening on The Rooftop at Pier 17. Bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf.
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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Did you know that we can grow gardens on a skyscraper? It is possible! Join us in an exploration on how architects design green skyscrapers with vertical gardens and green roofs! Kids will then make paper flowers and plants together to create a model of a green skyscraper. All ages welcome.
Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Help observe and identify the fish we catch, enabling us to share valuable data with research groups who monitor the health of our local waters. The day also includes an art project and a nature walk. Plus: don’t miss a live […]
Originally commissioned for a Cycladic island, then restaged in the Tuileries gardens, Greek-born and Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kaklea designed this piece as a response to physical landscape. Consisting of three distinct levels of spectatorship — near, far, and very far away — the performance blends environment with choreographic image, creating a structure that organizes the audience’s visual experience. On […]
This blessing will acknowledge pets' purpose in our lives and express our gratitude and joy for our relationship with them. All are invited to bring their pets to this non-denominational blessing and all pets are welcome (dogs, cats, birds, etc.).
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our wildlife
Anu Sehgal, founder and CEO of The Culture Tree, will kick off the afternoon festivities with an introduction to Navratri, the Hindu festival honoring the divine feminine. We will also learn the meaningful connections between Wavertree and India before picking up our dandiya sticks and dancing to the beats of traditional Gujarati music from DJ […]
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.
The 2024 election affects everyone, on every scale. We know it can be hard to figure out how we as individuals can make concrete, positive change, so we invited a host of incredible organizations already working to make a better New York, and a better United States. The fair is a place to find volunteer […]
Between 1939 and 1945, Nazi genocide claimed the lives of nearly three hundred thousand people diagnosed with psychiatric illness or cognitive deficiencies. Not until the 1980s would these murders, as well as the coercive sterilizations of some four hundred thousand others classified as “feeble-minded,” be officially acknowledged as crimes at all. Dagmar Herzog’s new book […]
Join the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]
Violinist Nicholas Pappone, cellist Joseph Staten, and pianist Candace Chien perform as the Trio Portinari in the next installment of Trinity’s popular Sunday Afternoon Music series. Using music to showcase how love, loss, and hope are integral to the human experience, the concert opens with German composer Max Bruch’s haunting Kol Nidrei, inspired by an […]
Explore the parks of BPC, and spot migrating birds. Binoculars and field guides provided or bring your own.
Don’t miss Lance Bryant, a legendary vocalist, saxophonist, and composer, and his 16-piece band, Shout! A long-time collaborator with South African great Abdullah Ibrahim (the pianist known for his anti-apartheid anthem Mannenberg), Bryant presents his own healing, empowering brand of jazz.
Walk and writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.
Shop for fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and dairy products from New York family farmers at the Grow NYC Greenmarket at the Oculus. Reopening for the season in June 2024. The market is open every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at North Oculus Plaza, under the wings of the Oculus.
Participate in a single-day stewardship project focused on habitat restoration on Governors Island.
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.
The Moth Community StorySLAM is a noncompetitive, open-mic storytelling event in which anyone can share a 5 min story on the night’s theme. This is a preparation workshop offering guidance, techniques, and practice on the craft of storytelling. This program is recommended for teens and adults.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
Trinity’s lead organist and prominent early music expert Avi Stein performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in D Minor, accompanied by members of the Trinity Baroque Orchestra. George Frideric Handel’s Concerto in F Major and Thomas Augustine Arne’s Concerto in G Minor are also on the program. Repeated at 6:30pm.
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery.
Livestreamed. Embark on a captivating live-stream journey through the rich Jewish heritage of Paris, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. Our live-stream tour begins on the historic city island, tracing the community’s path to the vibrant Marais district. Delve into the heart of “the Pletzl,” the Yiddish neighborhood that became home to […]
In his last post as a music director in Leipzig, Bach led a concert series — in a coffeehouse in winter and a beer garden in summer — that featured works like George Frideric Handel’s fiery Concerto in D Minor, as well as such visiting virtuosi as violinist Georg Pisendel, whose arrangement of Jean-Féry Rebel’s […]
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 yea
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 […]
In partnership with Sputnik Yoga, we will host a range of fitness and wellness classes at the World Trade Center on select Wednesdays. Launching in May to support Mental Health Awareness Month, this weekly series encourages healthy wellbeing habits for our community. Programming will feature a variety of classes from yoga and meditation to HIIT […]
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor 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 […]
Film screening and conversation with director Peng Fei Song live online from China after the screening. With unsparing realism, The Taste of Rice Flower portrays the relentless clash between tradition and modernity in China through the story of Ye Nan, a young Dai minority mother returning to her village from bustling Shanghai to rebuild her […]
Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
Celebrate 15 years of Earth Matter at their anniversary party! Held at LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island, this celebration will feature live music from Chico Alverez and Mafimba, lots of dancing, a participatory re-use auction, special food and drink, and more fun.