Events
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There’s No Turning Back
Book reading. Ann Goldstein presents Alba De Céspedes's There's No Turning Back, in conversation with Joumana Khatib. Discover the astonishingly powerful debut novel by the beloved feminist author of the “brilliant” (The Wall Street Journal) Forbidden Notebook and the “courageous” (The Washington Post) Her Side of the Story that was so subversive, it was banned […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Asphalt GreenNutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and current research findings for better health and eating. Registration required.
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A Conversation with Peter Hessler
An evening with acclaimed author and journalist Peter Hessler, whose works have illuminated the intricate connections between people, cultures, and history. Hessler will join Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at the China Institute in America, for an engaging discussion about his latest book, Other Rivers. In Other Rivers, Hessler delves into the lives and […]
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Tu BiShevat Celebration
Come celebrate Frutikas – Tu BiShevat with the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America! Tu BiShevat, the fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Shevat, is designated as the “new year of trees.” In the Sephardic tradition, this is celebrated by having a Seder referred to as Frutikas in Ladino […]
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Figure humaine
Trinity Choir, led by director Melissa Attebury, presents a stirring collection of works created in the crucible of World War II. Showcasing the power of music to confront tyranny, honor voices of courage, and transform our darkest hours, the program culminates in Francis Poulenc’s choral masterpiece, Figure humaine. Composed in secret during the Nazi occupation […]
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Latin American Film Series
This series explores modern and contemporary Latin America through cinema. Tonight, see Rosa Chumbe (Jonatan Relayze, 2015) a mature police officer is forced to take care of her grandson after her daughter steals her savings. Everything takes a wrong turn one night. Only a miracle can save her. Free popcorn will be served, and a […]
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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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IMGE Dance Presents no(man)
Culture and movement merge with IMGE, the sensational American dance company blending Indian classical, hip hop, and contemporary styles! Founded by the visionary Ishita Mili, IMGE brings a fresh perspective to storytelling, tackling social, cultural, and environmental themes through a global movement vocabulary. Having graced prestigious venues like New Victory Theater and Lincoln Center, and […]
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Cha Cha
Public immersive festival inspired by tea and its rituals, through a multi-sensory environment created by an array of contributing artists and designers. Within each of the five tea house-inspired installations there will be complimentary tastings of each respective tea during the festival.
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Winter Bird Outing
Governors IslandMeet the winter birds of Governors Island! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours, led by NYC Bird Alliance, will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer this winter. […]
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, picture books, and other educational supplies will be provided onsite. Suitable for ages 1-4 years old.
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Jazz Icons: Gary Bartz
Trinity ChurchEpic event of free jazz with saxophonist Gary Bartz. The two-time Grammy winner was recently named 2024 Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. He currently teaches at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and has made 45 solo albums and performed with an astonishing array of jazz greats. His band includes Marc Cary (piano), James […]
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It Happened Here : American Presidents in New York
Federal HallSymposium. Every American President passed through New York City. Some were born here such as Theodore Roosevelt. Some lived here including Herbert Hoover who spent his post Presidential years residing in the Presidential Suite at the Waldorf Astoria. Some were married here. In 1844, for instance, John Tyler wed Julia Gardiner at the Church of […]
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Perfect Victims: And the Politics of Appeal
Book reading. Mohammed El-Kurd presents Perfect Victims: And the Politics of Appeal, in conversation with Fred Moten. Perfect Victims is an urgent affirmation of the Palestinian condition of resistance and refusal―an ode to the steadfastness of a nation.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Arctic Architecture
How do people living in the Arctic stay warm? They have to make special houses! From the Russian izba to the Alaskan Inuit igloos, we will learn about how Arctic homes are built. Then we will create our own mini-models of houses built for the frigid North. All ages welcome!
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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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BPC Book Club
Drop by the Community Room for a discussion of well-regarded contemporary works. Each session will feature questions and talking points to help readers further connect to the story. Tonight, discuss Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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It Happened Here : An Afternoon of Black History From the African Burial Ground to Thurgood Marshall Courthouse
At 3pm tour the African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway. At 5pm, attend a symposium at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, 40 Foley Square. Much of Black history in New York revolves around Foley Square. This is a two-part event. First, we will have a tour of the African Burial Ground with its […]
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Saint of the Narrows Street
Book reading and signing by William Boyle, author of Saint of the Narrows Street.
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Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill
In Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill, Davida Siwisa James leads readers through four centuries of the storied New York neighborhood where George Washington headquartered in 1776, Alexander Hamilton built his country home, George Gershwin wrote his first hit, young Norman Rockwell learned to draw, and Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man. Her history focuses on the […]
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A Birthday Celebration of Audre Lorde
Celebrate the inimitable Audre Lorde (1934 – 1992), a self-described “Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet,” on February 18, her birthday. Poets JP Howard, I.S. Jones, Zora Satchell, and Brad Walrond will read favorite poems or passages by Lorde alongside their own work, celebrating her visionary influence on their lives and work. Hosted and curated by […]
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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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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media. Free program, space is limited, registration required, please email: [email protected].
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BMCC Performances
Borough of Manhattan Community College presents free performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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“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, […]
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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 […]
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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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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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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® […]
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Returning to Self
Governors IslandA Black History Month culmination, with a day of workshops, performances, and celebrations for all ages that will create community and elevate Black voices.
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Black History Month Celebration: Architecture of the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a period of cultural rejuvenation for Black communities in New York, giving rise to literary, artistic, and social movements that advocated for challenging segregation and for […]
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Cha Cha
Public immersive festival inspired by tea and its rituals, through a multi-sensory environment created by an array of contributing artists and designers. Within each of the five tea house-inspired installations […]
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A True Account of Wang Yangming and His Philosophy of the Mind
Online lecture. In recent years, Wang Yangming and his philosophy of the mind have become highly popular topics in both traditional media and online discourse among Chinese communities. Some hail […]
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Death in New York Walking Tour
Experience the comprehensive New York history of death, burial, epidemics, and execution on this epic tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown!
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Letters from Anne and Martin
Letters from Anne and Martin is Anne Frank Center USA’s theatrical production that entwines the iconic words of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This unique adaptation examines […]
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Creative Writing
Battery Park City LibraryWalk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
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Plant Swap/Seed Share
Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
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You Between the Lines
Book reading. Katie Naymon presents You Between the Lines, in conversation with Hannah Orenstein. In this "brilliant, poignant love story perfect for fans of Emily Henry," a former sorority girl […]
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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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African Exodus
Embark on an experimental, metaphysical journey through the African migratory experience with this groundbreaking project from The Centre for the Less Good Idea, co-founded by visionaries William Kentridge and Bronwyn […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.
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New Works: Imani Elizabeth Jackson and Gabrielle Octavia Rucker
Celebration of Imani Elizabeth Jackson and Gabrielle Octavia Rucker’s collections that explore Black diasporic experiences through the topographical and the surreal.
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African Exodus: Sounds of Limpopo
Micca Manganye and Volley Nchabeleng use an array of instruments, bodily percussion, and musical communication to explore the many sounds and narratives of South Africa’s northernmost province. Birdsong, the sound […]
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just […]
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Creativing Writing
Battery Park City LibraryWalk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
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An Anthropologist Under the Surface: Time, Distance, Texture
In order to dwell on the aqueous formations that we call aquifers, this talk examines attempts that people in Costa Rica make to move inwards, towards the center of the […]
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Entrepreneurs & Patriots: George Washington, Samuel Fraunces, and Their Bold Business Ventures
George Washington and Samuel Fraunces developed skills of risk-taking, judgement, and leadership through their entrepreneurial ventures that would later advantage them and the new nation when they chose to join […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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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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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Hang On St. Christopher
Book reading and signing by Adrian McKinty, author of Hang On St. Christopher.
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March Forth
Alone in solitary confinement, a teenager called out: “Somebody, send me a book!” Moments later, Dudley Randall’s The Black Poets slid under his cell door. Those pages were the start […]
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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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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
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Loose Lips
Book reading and signing by Kemper Donovan, author of Loose Lips.
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Through Their Eyes: Therapeutic Art for Grieving Children
Following the 9/11 attacks, young people around the world created art in response to the violence they had witnessed. This program will explore the role of art-making and art therapy […]
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Fresh Prints
This 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 […]
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Bye Bye Blackbird
Book reading and signing by Elizabeth Crowens, author of Bye Bye Blackbird.
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Curator’s Lecture – Alfred Pillsbury’s Collection of Ancient Chinese Bronze
This lecture traces the formation of Pillsbury’s collection during a period when the antiquities market shifted from Europe to the United States, leading American collectors to recognize bronze as one […]
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Grief Is for People
Reading. Sloane Crosley presents Grief Is for People, in conversation with Meghan O'Rourke. How do we live without the ones we love? After the pain and confusion of losing her […]
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Musical Multitudes
Experience two ensembles at the top of their craft performing together. Downtown Voices and chamber chorus Amor Artis take on a set of monumental works: Frank Martin’s Mass for Double […]
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Stories Survive: Harry Tabak
Arie Tabak was born in Sighet, Romania in 1922. He found work as a printer in Budapest in 1943 until he was forced to escape home only to find himself […]
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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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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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A New York Night with Gay Talese
The legendary pioneer of New Journalism will discuss the art of city writing with NYT reporter Alex Vadukul and sign copies of his new collection A Town Without Time. There […]
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Women in Architecture
Celebrate Women’s History month at the Museum! We’ll learn about the importance of diversity and how women architects like Zaha Hadid, Denise Scott Brown, Natalie de Blois, Maya Lin, and […]
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Bindlestiff Family Circus
Step right up’ to the legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus show and skills workshop. Learn some new tricks, and experience dynamic novelty acts in an engaging and participatory way that you […]
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Story Time
Interactive story time featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community.
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Chisel Tip Calligraphy Workshop
Join the professional designers at Bowne & Co. for a special workshop that explores the art and historical methodologies of calligraphic writing. In these 90-minute workshops you will learn the […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.
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Motion/Matter: All-Styles Dance Battle
Top-tier dancers from NYC’s club scene and beyond will throw down in a fierce face-off demonstrating locking, popping, breaking, and all the moves that define the culture.
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Jon Lehrer Dance Company
Combining modern and jazz dance, Jon's visionary choreography offers an accessible yet artistic experience.
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Films At The Museum: “My Italian Secret”
My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust, narrated by Isabella Rossellini, tells the story of cycling idol Gino Bartali and other courageous Italians who risked their lives to […]
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Groundbreaking Women Who Shaped Lower Manhattan
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental […]
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Creativing Writing
Battery Park City LibraryWalk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
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Russell Shorto Taking Manhattan
Join the Seaport Museum and celebrated historian Russell Shorto for a presentation focusing on Shorto’s newly-released book Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America. The […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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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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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Battery Park City Library Book Discussion
Discuss The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy. Repeated March 13 at 2pm.
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U.S. Tariff Policy, American Business in China, and the Global Economic Order
Conversation with Craig Allen, former President of the U.S.-China Business Council, and Brad W. Setser, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, as they sit down with Susan Yuqing […]
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Trespassers at the Golden Gate
Book reading and signing by Gary Krist, author of Trespassers at the Golden Gate: A True Account of Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded Age San Francisco.
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She-Wolves: The Untold History of Women on Wall Street
In She-Wolves: The Untold History of Women on Wall Street, Paulina Bren tells the story of how women infiltrated Wall Street starting in the swinging sixties, when "No Ladies" signs […]
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Walking Book Club
This month, read and discuss Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.
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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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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
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Stories Survive: “My Mother’s War” Book Talk
My Mother’s War is a gripping memoir by Holocaust survivor Michael Fryd about his mother Evelyn, an indomitable woman who saved her family from the Nazis by demonstrating extraordinary courage […]
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Passwords: Kwame Dawes on Neville Dawes
Winner of the Windham-Campbell Prize for poetry and current Poet Laureate of Jamaica, Kwame Dawes discusses the life and work of acclaimed novelist and poet and former director of the […]
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Asphalt GreenNutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and current research findings for better health and eating. Registration required.
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The Four Queens of Crime
Book reading and signing by Rosanne Limoncelli, author of The Four Queens of Crime.
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Latin American Film Series
This series explores modern and contemporary Latin America through cinema. Tonight, see Nueve Reinas (Fabián Bielinsky, 2000) in which two small-time swindlers team up after meeting in a convenience store. […]
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Malaise dans la civilisation
With sharp wit and a keen eye for the unexpected, Alix Dufresne and Étienne Lepage shake up both theatrical and social norms. Experimenting with the porous border between the stage […]
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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Awards Ceremony
Federal HallThe Alexander Hamilton Immigrant Achievement Awards are given to naturalized citizens of the United States who have made outstanding contributions to Lower Manhattan and New York City. This year’s ceremony […]
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China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup
Listen to the performance of Chinese instruments, and practice Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be provided onsite.
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Director’s Spotlight—Sydney Freeland
In honor of Women’s History Month, the museum will celebrate Navajo filmmaker Sydney Freeland’s achievements in film. Join us for a special screening and conversation with Freeland about her filmography […]
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Holi Literary Festival
Kick off the neighborhood Holi celebration at the Seaport Museum with a family-friendly Holi Literary Festival in the first-floor gallery of the newly opened Maritime City exhibition. Enjoy featured book […]
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Winter Bird Outing
Governors IslandMeet the winter birds of Governors Island! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or […]
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
All families are welcome! We require all children stay with their caregivers at all times, with the supervision and support from our Mandarin speaking educators and dedicated staff. Toys, crayons, […]
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Hot Shots
Winter GardenCelebrate college hoops at Brookfield Place! Show off your skills with the interactive Pop-A-Shot in the Winter Garden
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Poets Out Loud: An LGBTQ+ Writing Group
Read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all experience levels.
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Creativing Writing
Battery Park City LibraryWalk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
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This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America’s Revolutionary War in the South
More than 3 years passed between the last battle in the North and the British surrender at Yorktown. In this lecture, Alan Pell Crawford tells what actually happened in those […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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BPC Book Club
Drop by the Community Room for a discussion of well-regarded contemporary works. Each session will feature questions and talking points to help readers further connect to the story. Tonight, discuss […]
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Black Tunnel White Magic
Book reading and signing by Rick Jackson and Matthew McGough, authors of Black Tunnel White Magic.
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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 […]
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
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Orbital
Book reading. A slender novel of epic power and the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men traveling […]
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Restoring the RMS Queen Mary Ship Model
Join the South Street Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of […]
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Meet an Urban Naturalist
In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through South Cove. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local […]
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The Butterfly Trap
Book reading and signing by Clea Simon, author of The Butterfly Trap.
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Literary Agent 101
Launch of McNally Jackson's Publishing 101 series! This series aims to demystify the publishing process through conversations with industry professionals who have done it all, and seen it all. For […]
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Lenten Meditations: Remorse to Redemption
Trinity Choir leads the audience through the Lenten journey, from Ash Wednesday’s reminders of human mortality to the redemption of Christ’s death on the cross. Focusing on countertenor, tenor, and […]
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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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Amulet Magazine Launch
Join the editors, contributors, and special guests to celebrate the launch of Amulet — a new literary magazine of religion, spirituality and mysticism for seekers and skeptics alike. In an […]
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Rosie Revere, Engineer!
Reading of Andrea Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer to hear how the kid- engineer Rosie uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? […]
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Morning Meditation in Maritime City
Start your weekend with a unique yoga nidra morning meditation surrounded by maritime history in the first-floor gallery of the new exhibition Maritime City at the Seaport Museum.
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Gift of Sweetness
This time of year is when Native peoples of the Northeast harvest maple tree sap and make it into maple syrup and other sweet treats. Learn about this Native food […]
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Saturday Matinee: The Lego Movie
Everything is awesome! Families are invited to join us for a mystery lego build and film screening of The Lego Movie (2014) complete with popcorn and other surprises.
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An Evening With Renée Elise Goldsberry
Hamilton. Rent. The Lion King. Girls5eva. Renée Elise Goldsberry has been captivating audiences for nearly 25 years across stage, television, and film. Now the Tony®, GRAMMY®, and Drama Desk-winning star […]
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Spring Equinox Festival
Celebrate both the Jewish holiday Purim and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with film screenings, a Persian shadow puppet show, dance performances, a reading of the Megillah, a Persian tea […]
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Spring Equinox Festival at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Museum of Jewish HeritageJoin the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a celebration of Persian heritage and culture during Nowruz! This day-long festival will feature: children’s activities to learn about Nowruz; a Persian dance performance and dance party; authentic Persian food at our Persian Tea House; Backgammon lessons with the US Backgammon Federation; and music by Abram Pengas and […]
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Creativing Writing
Battery Park City LibraryWalk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
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Ghosts of Iron Mountain: The Hoax of the Century, Its Enduring Impact, and What It Reveals About America Today
Book reading. A compelling work of investigative journalism that explores the surprising origins and hidden ramifications of an epic late 1960s hoax, perpetrated by cultural luminaries, including Victor Navasky and […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Trauma Plot
Book reading. From a rising literary star and the author of how to be a good girl comes a brilliant, biting, and beautifully wrought memoir of trauma and the cost […]
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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 […]
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
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Groundbreaking Women Who Shaped Lower Manhattan
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]
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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience
Enhance your visit to the newly-opened exhibition Maritime City with live music after-hours. Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition that […]
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Soul of Jade: The Culture of Ancient Jade and Its Collection Among Overseas Chinese
For overseas Chinese, ancient jade is more than just a collectible—it is a bridge to their ancestral heritage, carrying deep family memories and cultural connections to their homeland. The appreciation, […]
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Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden
Hear Trinity Youth Chorus take on the challenging and dramatic Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden by Johann Sebastian Bach. Accompanied by the period instruments of Trinity Baroque Orchestra, the young musicians […]
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Creativing Writing
Battery Park City LibraryWalk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.
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Plant Swap/Seed Share
Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
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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 […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Visual Narrative
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]
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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 […]
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Mālama I Ke Kai
Music and discussion on Mālama I Ke Kai, the Hawaiian proverb meaning “care for the ocean.” The New York Climate Exchange, The Climate Museum, and musicians from the Metropolitan Opera […]
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Not Dead Yet
Book reading and signing by Jeffrey Siger, author of Not Dead Yet.
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Spring Blood Drive
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives!
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Fresh Prints
This 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 […]
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Aeden Alvarez
Aeden Alvarez is a Filipino R&B artist who grew up in Hong Kong. Moving to New York has allowed Aeden to juggle all his talents, from singing and being a […]
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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 […]
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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 a variety of eats and treats from over 20 local vendors.
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295th Anniversary of the Founding of New York City’s First Synagogue
Federal HallOn the seventh day of Passover April 8, 1730 the nascent Jewish community of New York City consecrated the Mill Street Synagogue at what today is 26 South William Street. […]
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retro baby
retro baby is a bundle of glitter and dynamite with one rule: sing along if you know it! This effervescent NYC duo, Paige Siegwardt and Ryan Nicholls, deliver blow after […]
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Skyscraper Pictionary
It’s time to put your creativity to the test! Join us to learn about the artistic side of architecture as we discuss sketches, renderings, and all the art architects make […]
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KoKo NYC! Makers Workshop
Join KoKo NYC for a sustainable makers workshop and inventors lab! Led by teaching artists, kids and their families will hone their skills, use real tools, and experiment with recycled […]
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Women Who Wowed
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]
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Poetry en el Parque!
Rockefeller ParkCelebrate National Poetry Month with poets and percussionists from the Puerto Rican diaspora. Presented by Nuyorican Poets Café in partnership with the Battery Park City Authority.
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Saha Gnawa
Saha Gnawa brings North African futurism to the U.S., uniting the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City’s jazz and contemporary music scenes to reimagine modern […]
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Films At The Museum: “Fioretta”
Screening and discussion. History-obsessed Randy Schoenberg (memorably portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in Woman in Gold) brings his reluctant teenage son Joey along for the journey of a lifetime, through Europe […]
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just […]
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NYS Birding Trail
Learn about the New York State birding trail. Explore the parks of Battery Park City and see what makes this area a hangout for urban birds and migrators passing through. […]
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Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025: A Talk by Consul General of Malaysia in New York Amir Farid Abu Hasan
BMCCMonday, April 7 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Fiterman Hall (245 Greenwich Street) , Room 1306/7 Please register at https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/event/malaysias-asean-chairmanship-2025/ and bring a photo ID for check-in upon […]
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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 […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
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.
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Battery Park City Library Book Discussion
Discuss Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson. Repeated April 10 at 2pm.
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Visual Narrative
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using […]
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