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  • BMCC Performances

    Borough of Manhattan Community College presents free performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments.

    Free
  • Dream State

    Book reading. Eric Puchner presents Dream State, in conversation with Dinaw Mengestu. Written with humor, precision, and enormous heart, both a love letter and an elegy to the American West, Dream State is a thrillingly ambitious ode to the power of friendship, the weird weather of marriage, and the beauty of impermanence.

    $5
  • Craft Studio

    Open studio craft session.

    Free
  • It Happened Here : A Celebration of the New York Cocktail

    Evening dedicated to the historic cocktails that define the Big Apple. Sip on familiar and unfamiliar classic drinks while mingling with fellow cocktail enthusiasts. Our expert mixologists will be on hand to share the history behind each drink. Lower Manhattan has been America’s town square since its founding as Fort Amsterdam in 1624. Key global […]

    $250
  • Flirtation Cards: Press Your Luck in Love

    Join the Seaport Museum and Downtown Alliance for a post-Valentine’s Day singles mixer and workshop at the 19th century-style letterpress print shop Bowne & Co. and explore the tradition of acquaintance cards—or flirtation cards—a playful variation on the Victorian calling card.

    Free
  • Lorne

    Book reading. Susan Morrison presents Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. The definitive biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind America’s most beloved comedy show.

    $5
  • “Saints and Liars: Americans Who Saved Jews During the Nazi Years”

    Long before their country joined the war, American aid workers were active in rescue efforts across Europe. In this presentation, renowned Holocaust scholar Debórah Dwork will focus on such Americans, many of whom were women. Some, followed by Nazi agents, learned secrecy as they spirited people across borders. Others negotiated with government representatives. The new […]

    $10
  • NY Laughs

    In celebration of Black History Month, enjoy this evening of stand-up comedy with NY Laughs. This unique non-profit seeks to enrich lives, build community, and inspire audiences through the power of laughter.

    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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.

    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 […]

  • 148th George Washington Birthday Ball

    The George Washington Birthday Ball, hosted by Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, is held each year to honor George Washington and to benefit Fraunces Tavern® Museum. This 2025 Ball will honor the 250th Anniversary of the formation of our Nation’s armed forces. Our Distinguished Patriot will be General Richard B. […]

  • Returning to Self

    Governors Island

    A Black History Month culmination, with a day of work­shops, per­for­mances, and cel­e­bra­tions for all ages that will cre­ate com­mu­ni­ty and ele­vate Black voic­es.

    Free