Events
Events
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Sunset Salsa
Wagner ParkWhether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, enjoy the vibrant sounds of Quateto Guataca. The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lilka Mimbella followed by a live musical performance.
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Queens: A History of the Most Diverse Place on Earth
In his new book, Queens: A History of the Most Diverse Place on Earth, prolific author Lawrence R. Samuel charts the historical development of the New York City borough from the 1920s to today. Samuel’s narrative traces the evolution of Queens from a quasi-suburb of Manhattan for the white middle class into, today, the most […]
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Person Place Thing
The NYC Department of Records & Information Services will welcome the Department of Transportation Commissioner, Ydanis Rodriguez for a live recording of Person Place Thing with Emmy Award winner, Randy Cohen. Person Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are especially engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but […]
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The History of Antisemitism: “All Consuming”
Meat is one of the most visible markers of Jewish distinctness and social separation. In his book, All Consuming: Germans, Jews, and the Meaning of Meat, John Efron argues that meat has played an especially important role in the formation of Jewish and Christian identities in Germany from the Middle Ages until today. To an […]
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Maren Morris
Outdoor concert.
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Figure al Fresco
This BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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HIIT by the Hudson
Wagner ParkHigh intensity interval training that involves alternating short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or low-intensity activity.
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner ParkJoin 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 […]
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Community Day at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
During this time, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will be open exclusively for 9/11 and 2/26/1993 family members, family members of individuals who are sick or who have died from 9/11-related illnesses and injuries, 9/11 rescue and recovery workers, first responders, 9/11 and 1993 survivors, active-duty military and veterans, lower Manhattan residents and business owners, and […]
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The Glass Eel
Book reading and signing by J.J. Viertel, author of The Glass Eel.