Shaping our Cityscape : Open Houses – Design Firms Downtown
Open houses with architects, landscape architects, engineers, and planners with offices downtown. Click on the link to see participating firms.
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Events
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Events
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Wall Street Transformations through Time — Walking Tour
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence, we will walk Wall Street to recall its colonial history, recap its role as the banking center of […]
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Gotham Park Walking Tour
Gotham Park is a grass-roots community effort reimagining how spaces under the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan can become a new type of urban community park that nurtures connection, curiosity, […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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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Remote: The Six
Book reading and signing by Eric Rickstad, author of the Remote series.
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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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/ […]
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Jewish Country Houses
Country houses are powerful symbols of national identity, evoking the glamorous world of the landowning aristocracy. Jewish country houses—properties that were owned, built, or renewed by Jews—tell a more complex […]
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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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Elements of Nature Drawing
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 […]
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies presents the Last Summer on Earth Tour, with special guests Sugar Ray and Fastball.
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Calypso Blue
Book reading and signing by Brian Silverman, author of Calypso Blue.
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Sunset 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 […]
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Stories Survive: “Life Must Go On” Book Talk
Life Must Go On is the remarkable story of Sol Lurie, a child survivor of six concentration camps during the Holocaust, who continues to be a beacon of hope. After […]
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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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River & Blues: Maggie Rose
Rockefeller ParkAfter years on the Nashville music scene, Maggie Rose’s hard work was rewarded when her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive, which features her greatest work to date, was […]
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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 […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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Broadway Rave – Rocks Off Concert Cruise Aboard The Liberty Belle
Broadway Ravers—join us 7/11 for our musical theater boat party!! We will set sail for a 3 hour tour through the NY Harbor, singing the words to our favorite show […]
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Brave, Unbodied Scheme
Poetry night, with Elizabeth T. Gray Jr, Terrence Arjoon, Farid Matuk, Arianne Ayu Alizio, and Rachel Blau DuPlessis. The title for this new monthly series comes from Herman Melville’s poem […]
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Michael Franti & Spearhead
Outdoor concert.
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Native Sounds Downtown with Elisapie
National Museum of Amer. IndianBring your friends and family for a fun concert featuring acclaimed Inuit artist Elisapie, who will be performing live in French, English, and her beloved mother tongue, Inuktitut at the […]
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City of Water Day
Region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water -- showcasing the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free kayaking to rowing to hands-on workshops, […]
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City of Water Day
City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water! Now in its 18th year, City of Water Day — taking place this […]
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Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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Family Day
Indoor and outdoor workshops, performances, interactive creation stations, dance battles, live music, and more.
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City of Water Day
Rockefeller ParkOrganized by the Waterfront Alliance, City of Water Day is a harbor-wide celebration to get people to, on, and in the water. Join us to celebrate this year’s theme–Unity in […]
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New York City Poetry Festival
Governors IslandThe Poetry Society of New York (PSNY) invites poetry organizations and collectives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique formats, aesthetics, and personalities to beautiful Governors Island for […]
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Story Time
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an […]
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Community Yogalizing with Gina Poulou
Experience a unique practice that combines yoga with vocal techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Bring your yoga mat.
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Works on Water Workshop Series
In this participatory workshop led by Shinnecock artist Jeremy Dennis, participants will create protest signs in solidarity with the Shinnecock Nation’s fight for beach access and environmental protection. Drawing on […]
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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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Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History of Popular Music
Documentary screening. Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History of Popular Music was a decade in the making and captures Mac’s lens on the entirety of US history from 1776 to the […]
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Pioneer Launch and Learn: Currents of Conservation Sail
Pier 16Special sail on the historic Pioneer with Noah S. Chesnin, director of policy and outreach for the New York Seascape Program at the New York Aquarium. Cruise through New York […]
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Creation Lake
Rachel Kushner presents her book Creation Lake, in conversation with Molly Young. Creation Lake is described as a “vital” (The Washington Post) and “wickedly entertaining” (The Guardian) novel about a […]
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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BPC Book Club
For this summer’s readings, we will explore works that incorporate illustration as a narrative tool. Join fellow readers for a lively discussion about Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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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The House at Devil’s Neck
Book reading and signing by Tom Mead, author of The House at Devil's Neck.
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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“The Teacher of Auschwitz” Book Talk
Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, […]
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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/ […]
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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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Elements of Nature Drawing
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 […]
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All We Trust
Book reading and signing by Gregory Galloway, author of All We Trust.
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Sunset 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 […]
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Sips Ahoy: Cocktails and Maritime Fare with Quick Eternity
Explore the fascinating world of shipboard food and enjoy flavorful bites and sips inspired by Moby-Dick, as the Seaport Museum teams up with Quick Eternity—a brand-new Seaport cocktail bar reimagining […]
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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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Battery Park City Tour: The North Neighborh
The North Neighborhood tour of the Museum’s three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City, on Thursday, July 17 at 4pm, will cover the north residential neighborhood, which was developed […]
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River & Blues: Amythyst Kiah
Rockefeller ParkOn her latest release Still + Bright, Amythyst Kiah’s revelatory storytelling is merged with a twist on rootsy alt-rock, a vital new addition to her body of work that explores […]
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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 […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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Andy Grammer
Monster Tour.
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Pioneer Launch and Learn: Tides of Change Sail
Pier 16Special sail on the historic Pioneer, provided in partnership with FloodNet, with Hannah Eisler Burnett, Jamaica Bay Coastal Resilience Specialist and Extension Associate for New York Sea Grant. As the […]
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Summer Nights
Rockefeller ParkThe program will feature two poets and a musician -- Peter Gizzi, Ariana Reines, and Felukah -- to explore and highlight the connections between poetry and music.
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Summer Nights: Peter Gizzi, Ariana Reines, and Felukah
Poetry meets music outdoors in Battery Park City, with Peter Gizzi, Ariana Reines, and Felukah. Under the sun at the Pavillion in Rockefeller Park, enjoy readings from acclaimed poets Peter […]
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Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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Andrea Beaty’s Iggy Peck, Architect
Iggy Peck isn’t your average kid—he makes towers out of diapers, cathedrals out of apples and a chateau of chalk! Curious, clever, and full of creativity, Iggy surprises everyone with […]
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Hudson Jams
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 […]
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Fad Market
Governors IslandTaking place along the tree-lined King Ave, nestled between historic early 20th century buildings, this idyllic market setting is steps away from Yankee Pier, where the Brooklyn ferries dock, and […]
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Yoga
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
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Skate Mind
Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.
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Project91 Presents Don Diablo
Outdoor concert.
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Tracksmith
McNally Jackson and Tracksmith — an independent running brand focused on "the amateur spirit"— have launched a monthly run club for the literary minded. Meet at McNally Jackson Seaport to […]
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and invigorating 60-minute practice that is both accessible and challenging for all skill levels. Each session […]
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Primus
Onward & Upward Summer Tour 2025 with special guest Ty Segall.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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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Welcome to Murder Week
Book reading and signing by Karen Dukess, author of Welcome to Murder Week.
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Designing the American Century: The Public Landscapes of Clarke and Rapuano, 1915-1965
In his new book Designing the American Century, Thomas J. Campanella argues that Gilmore D. Clarke and Michael Rapuano were the foremost spatial designers at work in the mid-20th century. […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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Barbarian Days 10th Anniversary
Barbarian Days chronicles William Finnegan's lifelong obsession with catching the perfect wave, against the backdrop of globalization and a growing surf industry. Today, that same surf industry is contending with […]
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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/ […]
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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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Elements of Nature Drawing
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 […]
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Behind Sunset
Book reading and signing by David Gordon, author of Behind Sunset.
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Sunset 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 […]
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Might Not Make It Home Tour, with special guests JJ Grey & Mofro.
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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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Barre Fitness
Join Complete Body for a low-impact joint-friendly exercise and targeted muscle toning achieved through small, controlled movements that focus on isometric holds and pulses, suitable for various fitness levels.
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River & Blues: Afro Latin Jazz Alliance
Rockefeller ParkThe award-winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill, has enamored international audiences with its dynamic performances featuring the music of jazz legends and new compositions from the Latin […]
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Riley Green
Damn Country Music Tour, with special guests Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, and Wyatt McCubbin.
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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 […]
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Battery Park City Tour: The North Neighborh
The North Neighborhood tour of the Museum’s three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City, on Thursday, July 17 at 4pm, will cover the north residential neighborhood, which was developed […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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Drive-By Truckers & Deer Tick
With special guests Thelma and The Sleaze.
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Summer Nights
Rockefeller ParkThe program will feature two poets and a musician -- LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Tongo Eisen-Martin, and Sofia Wolfson -- to explore and highlight the connections between poetry and music.
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Summer Nights: LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Tongo Eisen-Martin, and 79.5
Poetry meets music outdoors in Battery Park City. LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs offers a hybrid sound-poetry performance; San Francisco poet laureate and jazz-collaborator Tongo Eisen-Martin reads from Blood on the […]
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Free to be Festival
A day of music, art, movement, and sensory-friendly activities designed to honor and empower every kind of expression.
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Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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Mapping the City
Join us for a hands-on family program that introduces young cartographers to the art and language of maps! In this interactive family program, children will learn how to read and […]
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Urban Farm Cyanotypes at Earth Matter
Governors IslandThis immersive half-day workshop invites participants to explore cyanotype printmaking through hands-on activities at the Earth Matter Urban Farm on Governors Island. The day begins with a brief introduction to […]
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Yoga
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
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Print Your Own Stationery
Immersive 3-hour program where you can wor with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish. In this workshop, you get to set type from […]
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Skate Mind
Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.
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Works on Water Workshop Series
More&More Futures is a two hour structured play-session for imagining worlds you want to live in that are widely different from the present. Starting with a deck of playing cards, […]
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Some Clowns
Governors IslandGet ready for some seriously silly fun—Fizgig Studio is bringing their hit show SOME CLOWNS to Carreau Club on Governors Island! Join them on Sunday, June 22 and Sunday, July […]
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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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Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Outdoor concert.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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An Oral History of Atlantis
Ed Park presents his book of stories, An Oral History of Atlantis, in conversation with Rachel Aviv.
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Taylor Mac: In Concert
Wagner ParkWagner Park reopens with a performance by Pulitzer Prize-nominated, genre-defying artist Taylor Mac.
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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/ […]
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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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Elements of Nature Drawing
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 […]
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Sunset 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 […]
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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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Barre Fitness
Join Complete Body for a low-impact joint-friendly exercise and targeted muscle toning achieved through small, controlled movements that focus on isometric holds and pulses, suitable for various fitness levels.
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Queer History: Polar Exploration
Learn all about queer maritime and polar history in this evening of free talks in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror […]
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River & Blues: Lady Blackbird
Rockefeller ParkHarnessing a mighty voice and fabulous regalia, Lady Blackbird effortlessly portrays heart-rending yearning, and soft, whispered balladry, which imbues her visceral jazz-soul with a journeying independence.
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Guster & The Mountain Goats
Outdoor concert.
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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 […]
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Battery Park City Tour: The North Neighborh
The North Neighborhood tour of the Museum’s three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City, on Thursday, July 17 at 4pm, will cover the north residential neighborhood, which was developed […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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NYC Summer Streets
Many blocks of car-free fun, fitness, and live entertainment as the city’s streets transform into playgrounds for all to enjoy. In Lower Manhattan, Lafayette Street and Centre Street will be […]
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NYC Runs Ice Cream Social 10K
Governors IslandRace around Governors Island. Race entry includes a ferry ride, your race-entry, a tech tank, and post-race eats.
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Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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Drawing in the Park
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 […]
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Architecture for Animals
From birds' nests to bunny burrows, animals are brilliant builders! In this program, kids will discover how animals build their homes to stay safe, raise families, and survive in the […]
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Monthly Tree Tour
Governors IslandNearly 3,500 trees make up Governors Island’s canopy, providing essential benefits for Island visitors and all New Yorkers: they capture and remove pollution from the air, help mitigate climate change […]
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Yoga
All-levels class for skaters, gardeners, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport
90-minute walking tour that unravels the darker past of the South Street Historic District and Lower Manhattan. Registration required.
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Lost 80s Live
Performances by A Flock Of Seagulls, Big Country, General Public, The Vapors, Belouis Some, The Icicle Works, China Crisis, Josie Cotton, Polecats, and Peter Godwin.
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Maison Millefleurs & Silent Disco
Wagner ParkExperience Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky’s Maison Millefleurs, an installation of life-sized handmade flowers illuminated by LED lights. New Yorkers helped create the paper flower lanterns, which will be on […]
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NYC Runs Ice Cream Social 5K
Governors IslandRace around Governors Island. Race entry includes a ferry ride, your race-entry, a tech tank, and post-race eats.
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This Sun-Breathing Earth
Governors IslandThe Glass Clouds Ensemble presents a 45-minute concert of classical & contemporary music that reflects on our delicate relationship with nature through light and darkness – paired with artwork by […]
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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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Beyond the Pages: Book Drop
Select a free book of your choice and discover new reads! Books are available first come, first to receive, while supplies last.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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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The Twilight Town
Book reading and signing by Terrence McCauley, author of The Twilight Town
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National Night Out
Honor our local law enforcement officers at National Night Out with remarks from 1st Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Fischer and Transit District 2 Captain Devito. Enjoy a live DJ and […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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The Fray
Outdoor concert. With special guests The Strike and Landon Barker.
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Stranger Than Nonfiction: How These Journalists Wrote Novels
If journalism is based on the mission of telling the truth, what kinds of truths do reporters pursue when they write fiction? Four writers and editors (with Kaitlyn Greenidge, Delia […]
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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/ […]
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Summer 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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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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Elements of Nature Drawing
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 […]
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Sunset 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 […]
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History of New York City Public Pools
Dive into the history and future of New York City’s public pools with the South Street Seaport Museum and + POOL’s Program Director—and proud public pool superfan—Nora Cronin. This lively, […]
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Immortal Consequences
I.V. Marie presents Immortal Consequences, in conversation with Amélie Wen Zhao. Six students compete to change their fate at a darkly enchanted boarding school in purgatory where graduation is the […]
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STANS
Outdoor movie screening of the ambitious and unconventional new Eminem-produced documentary, STANS. Moving, funny, and revealing, the film offers a raw and riveting exploration of Eminem’s legendary career through the […]
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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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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Battery Park City Tour: The South Neighborh
The South Neighborhood tour on Thursday, August 7 at 4pm explores Battery Park City’s southern district, which is home to the Skyscraper Museum and includes some of BPC’s earliest landscapes […]
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Summer Thursdays: Jewish Horror Film Night
Lecture on mythology and the history of Jewish horror given by PJ Grisar, the Forward’s Culture Reporter, followed by a screening of The Offering.
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Barre Fitness
Join Complete Body for a low-impact joint-friendly exercise and targeted muscle toning achieved through small, controlled movements that focus on isometric holds and pulses, suitable for various fitness levels.
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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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Bilal: In Concert
Wagner ParkThe acclaimed Grammy winning artist Bilal is a neo-soul revolutionary. On his latest release, Adjust Brightness, he takes his songwriting and dynamic vocal ability in a bold new direction creating […]
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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 […]
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Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Native Plants and Forest Gardens
This workshop will offer frameworks and resources to help you select native plants for your garden site, both at a small scale and if planning a larger forest garden. We'll […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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Summer Nights: m.s. RedCherries, Danez Smith, and Speedy Ortiz
Wagner ParkGrand finale of Summer Nights with m.s. RedCherries, Danez Smith, and Speedy Ortiz, where poetry meets music outdoors in Battery Park City. Under the sun in Wagner Park, dance along […]
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NYC Summer Streets
Many blocks of car-free fun, fitness, and live entertainment as the city’s streets transform into playgrounds for all to enjoy. In Lower Manhattan, Lafayette Street and Centre Street will be […]
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Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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Drawing in the Park
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 […]
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Jazz Age Lawn Party
Governors IslandBreak out your best flapper dresses, linen jackets, straw hats and spats, and 100-year-old Gatsby-inspired attire! The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island features live music, retro cocktails, and […]
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Story Time
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an […]
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The Spark at the Center of the Universe
Saturday Storytime, with a book that help kids discover the interconnectedness of every living thing, led by Sparky, the galaxy-traveling pup. Great for kids 4 to 10, but all ages […]
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Colonial Craft Day: Paper Carnation Flowers
Discover the beauty that can flourish within a vibrant colonial city by joining us for an engaging workshop focused on crafting paper carnations.
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Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Native Plants and Forest Gardens
This workshop will offer frameworks and resources to help you select native plants for your garden site, both at a small scale and if planning a larger forest garden. We'll […]
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Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion
Outdoor concert by punk rock bands, with special guests The Mainliners.
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44th Annual Battery Dance Festival
Wagner ParkBattery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Poncé, The Limón Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band.
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Dance @ The New Wagner Park
Wagner ParkBattery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Poncé, The Limón Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band. Rain date 8/10.
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History on the Harbor Sail
Pier 16Voyage through history and on the historic schooner Pioneer with Stefan Dreisbach-Williams, a distinguished historian renowned for his expertise on New York Harbor, its estuary, and its maritime network. This […]
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The Spies, Spycraft, and Intelligence Operations of Greater New York – 250th Lecture
Spies, espionage, and intelligence operations during the American Revolution have long captured the public's imagination, thanks in part to popular books and television series. While these dramatizations highlight a captivating […]
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. Repeated at 5:30pm.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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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New York’s Scoundrels, Scalawags, and Scrappers: The City in the Last Decade of the Gilded Age
Tireless chronicler of Manhattan's building history, John Tauranac finds a new angle on the city's past in his new book New York's Scoundrels, Scalawags, and Scrappers: The City in the […]
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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Lonesome Dove Appreciation Society
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. In celebration, McNally Jackson is hosting a night of conversation about what makes this book such an unforgettable romp, […]
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Rob Thomas
Outdoor concert.
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44th Annual Battery Dance Festival
Rockefeller ParkNew York City’s longest-running free public dance festival returns to Rockefeller Park this summer. The Battery Dance Festival brings together spectacular international and local dance companies, each evening ending with […]
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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/ […]
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Tavern Tales
This engaging program features captivating tales and illustrations that will transport little ones back to colonial America, giving them a glimpse into the daily lives of children from that era.
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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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Elements of Nature Drawing
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 […]
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