Farming 101 Workshop: Plants and Pests
Refresh your understanding of botany, practice identifying problematic garden pests, and learn common pest management techniques
Free
Events
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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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Pick Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. BPCA is proudly working with NYC Pickleball to offer beginner pickleball classes to the community. All equipment will be provided. Registration required, please email: [email protected]
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Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.
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BPC North Neighborhood Walking Tour
Skyscraper MuseumThis tour explores BPC's north residential neighborhood, which was developed in several phases, beginning with Stuyvesant High School at the northeast edge and the esplanade and Rockefeller Park along the Hudson. A diagonal avenue lined with apartment buildings creates one face of the neighborhood, while the inner courts of the large blocks are connected by […]
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River and Blues: Cedric Burnside and Lady Rose
Wagner ParkAfter years of honing her chops and making her name as a force-of-nature vocalist, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter Maggie Rose has dreamed up her own unbridled collision of rock-and-roll, soul, folk, funk, and R&B. Cedric Burnside was born into a prominent family of North Mississippi Hill Country legends. These sensibilities are reflected across his work and […]
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Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine: Outside Problems Tour
Pier 17Concert.
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Handel’s Theodora
Trinity ChurchTheodora stands out as one of Handel’s finest creations. Composed in 1749 during the twilight of his career, this penultimate major work was undervalued at the time of composition but is now recognized as the masterpiece it is. An oratorio brimming with dramatic intensity, Theodora traces the tragic tale of the eponymous Christian martyr facing […]
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Sunset Jam on the Hudson
Wagner ParkRhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
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The Harbor: Manhattan Mapping the Story of an Island by Jennifer Thermes
Let’s travel back in time, and explore the history of New York City through a read aloud of Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island by Jennifer Thermes. In this mostly-outdoor activity, we will draw inspiration from views of the harbor and Statue of Liberty just outside the Museum where young cartographers will create their […]
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Staten Island FerryLively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.
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Hester Street Fair with Hearts and Bones Animal Rescue
Pier 17Classic Saturday market with our pet-friendly partner, Hearts & Bones Animal Rescue. They’ll be having some pups onsite and want to get you involved with adopting and volunteering! We’ll also be bringing you an eclectic mix of pet-friendly vendors amongst the weekly favorites you look forward to shopping with at any of our events.
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Sweet Sounds: The Extraordinary Life of Rulan Chao Pian
A renowned professor, scholar, and ethnomusicologist, Rulan Chao (later Rulan Chao Pian) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where at the time her father, the eminent linguist and composer Yuen Ren Chao, was a professor at Harvard. She spent most of her childhood in various cities in China as well as in Paris, returning to the […]
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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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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
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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 (adults welcome).
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girl in red and special guests Blu DeTiger and binki
Pier 17Concert.
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A Block in Time: A New York City History at the Corner of Fifth Avenue and Twenty-Third Street
Skyscraper MuseumA Block in Time is the story of New York City, told through the prism of a single block, highlighting the lives of the people who lived and worked there. "Introducing readers to a remarkable cast of characters," explains fellow writer David S. Brown, "CHRISTIANE BIRD traces the extraordinary story of a single New York […]
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National Night Out
Honor our local law enforcement officers at National Night Out. Enjoy a live DJ and treats for the family, and learn more about the teams who help keep our community safe.
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Figure al Fresco
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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South Street Seaport Museum
South Street Seaport MuseumTake a self guided tour of the tall ship Wavertree, and visit the 12 Fulton Street galleries to view the exhibitions "South Street and the Rise of New York" and "Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners."
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner ParkEmbolden 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 own favorite media.
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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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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POP: Doug Varone and Dancers presents Devices
In 2014, Doug Varone created DEVICES, a week-long intensive and summer-long mentorship program designed for emerging choreographers. Celebrating its seventh year, DEVICES allows choreographers an open environment in which to explore and hone creative practices. This showcase will be a first look at the new works created by these fresh choreographic talents.
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Governors Island House Fest
Three-day celebration of the seasonal organizations in residence in Nolan Park and Colonels Row. More than 15 cultural partners will feature free dance and music performances, outdoor installations, interactive workshops, open studios, panel discussions, and more.
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Sunset Jam on the Hudson
Wagner ParkRhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
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Jason Mraz: Lalalalivesongs tour with special guest Raining Jane
Pier 17Concert.
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The Wiz
Governors IslandOutdoor screening at the Parade Ground. The Wiz (1978), directed by Sidney Lumet, invites you to ease on down the yellow-brick road! Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when Dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of Oz, where she encounters the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion. The Wiz features […]
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NYC Runs Ice Cream Social 5K and 10K
Governors IslandEach entry to the NYCRUNS Manhattan Ice Cream Social 5K and 10K includes a ferry ride, your race-entry, a snazzy tech t‑shirt, and post-race eats, including of course, ice cream!
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Family Farm Volunteer Day at The Battery Urban Farm
Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some projects for all ages in the vegetable farm.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.
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Playscape Performs with Sova Dance and Puppetry and Teatro Sea
Home to ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground, Playscape is New York’s destination for arts, exploration, and play. This weekend, “Marvelous Metamorphoses” from Sova Dance and Puppetry unravels to present bizarre and beautiful transformations in our world like caterpillar to butterfly, polliwog to frog, and more! Teatro Sea will perform […]
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Hester Street Fair
Pier 17The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.
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Workshop at The Battery: Flower Arrangements
Use our Piet Oudolf-designed perennial gardens as inspiration while you craft your own flower arrangement to take home. This workshop will cover the appropriate technique for harvesting and storing flowers, and will explore different design approaches to making bouquets and arrangements. For ages 13 and up. RSVP is required
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Governors Island Urban Farm Tour
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm on Governors Island, and learn about each organization’s work.
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Family Dance: Dance Party NYC
One a single day, at partner sites across all five boroughs, thousands of New Yorkers will be dancing in a moment of mass joy and celebration. Dancer Dash Perry and troupe will teach us some of their signature moves, accompanied by DJ Susan Z Anthony.
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Sea Chanteys
Join a round-robin of shared maritime songs on the deck of tall ship Wavertree. Lead or request a song, belt out the choruses, or just listen in.
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Seaport Cinema: Inside Out
Movie screening on The Rooftop at Pier 17. A limited number of chairs will be made available, or you can bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Doors open at 6pm. Movie description: Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from […]
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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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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
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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 (adults welcome).
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Rise Against and The Used, with special guest Senses Fail
Pier 17Concert.
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Figure al Fresco
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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South Street Seaport Museum
South Street Seaport MuseumTake a self guided tour of the tall ship Wavertree, and visit the 12 Fulton Street galleries to view the exhibitions "South Street and the Rise of New York" and "Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners."
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner ParkEmbolden 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 own favorite media.
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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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Country Dance Night
Learn country 2-step and try some line dances. 90-minute dance events that include a 45-minute dance lesson led by instructors from the Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio, followed by a 45-minutes dance party where guests can put their newly learned skills to use. Don’t forget to bring your hat!
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Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.
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A Soul Haunted by Painting
Film screening. Part of a mini-series featuring one of China’s most celebrated actresses: Gong Li. Hailed as “the Meryl Streep of China,” Gong Li was first spotted by director Zhang Yimou when she was still a student in Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. She debuted in Zhang’s Red Sorghum in 1987 and gained international […]
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Pier 17Concert.
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Liberty’s Chains: Slavery, Abolition, and the Jay Family of New York
Online lecture. David Gellman explores the contradictions of the Jay family’s attitudes toward slavery over multiple generations. Enslaved and formerly enslaved people living in Jay households experienced isolation, even as members of the Jay family took increasingly radical approaches to law, policy, politics, and advocacy, culminating in John Jay’s signing of An Act for the […]
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Interludes: Ladama
Ladama has a sound hatched across continents and languages combining traditional and non-traditional instrumentation. This group of four dynamic women deliver a fresh take on Pan-American rhythms creating a unique blend of enthralling sounds and are rising stars on the Latin Alternative music scene.
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Youth in Action: Indigenizing Hip Hop
How are Indigenous youth asserting their sovereignty and dismantling stereotypes through hip-hop? Join us for an online conversation with Native youth who meld hip-hop and Indigenous beats and rhymes to construct their own narratives and create social change. Registration required.
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BPC North Neighborhood Walking Tour
Skyscraper MuseumThis tour explores BPC's north residential neighborhood, which was developed in several phases, beginning with Stuyvesant High School at the northeast edge and the esplanade and Rockefeller Park along the Hudson. A diagonal avenue lined with apartment buildings creates one face of the neighborhood, while the inner courts of the large blocks are connected by […]
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Sunset Jam on the Hudson
Wagner ParkRhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
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36.5/A Durational Performance with the Sea Community Day
A day of film screenings of Sarah Cameron Sunde’s durational performances along with community crafts and participatory walks centered around the video artworks, drawing awareness to water, time and rising sea levels. See website for craft and walk schedule. Two video works, 36.5 / Te Manukanukatanga ō Hoturoa, Aotearoa-New Zealand and 36.5 / Bay of […]
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Summer Skies
Skyscraper MuseumThe Manhattan skyline can be magical, especially at summer sunsets when bright sky colors tint glass walls and interior lights begin to twinkle! After viewing a collection of panoramic photographs by Richard Berenholtz from his book Skylines of New York, young learners will create their own sparkling summer skylines with glow-in-the-dark paper. All ages welcome. […]
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.
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Jazz By the Water
Eugenie Jones with Lonnie Plaxico and Bobbie Sanabria, Eddie Allen and Friends
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Franz Ferdinand: Hits to The Head Tour
Pier 17Concert.
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41st Battery Dance Festival
Rockefeller ParkBattery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Rockefeller Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the […]
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Jana Prikryl Presents Midwood, in conversation with Ben Lerner
Reading. Midwood is a restless and intimate volume from a poet James Wood has called “one of the most original voices of her generation.”
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Seaport Cinema: Mamma Mia
Movie screening on The Rooftop at Pier 17. A limited number of chairs will be made available, or you can bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Doors open at 6pm. Movie description: Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA […]
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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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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free -
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 (adults welcome).
Free -
Figure al Fresco
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.
Free -
South Street Seaport Museum
South Street Seaport MuseumTake a self guided tour of the tall ship Wavertree, and visit the 12 Fulton Street galleries to view the exhibitions "South Street and the Rise of New York" and […]
Free -
Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner ParkEmbolden 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 own favorite media.
Free -
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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Blondie + special guest The Damned: Against The Odds Tour
Pier 17Concert.
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Disco Night
Learn to boogie down to retro and modern disco tunes. Then, channel your inner John Travolta and enter our disco dance competition. 90-minute dance events that include a 45-minute dance lesson led by instructors from the Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio, followed by a 45-minutes dance party where guests can put their newly learned skills to […]
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Oculus Outdoor Movie Night: When Harry met Sally
Doors open at 6:00pm. Movie plays at 7:00pm. Walkups are welcome, but RSVP is recommended. Spots will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.
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Modern Jewish Sounds Concert: Kami Maltz and Friends
Where Tel Aviv meets New York City, we welcome Kami Maltz for a night of beautiful music. With a smooth voice and her autoharp, Kami conjures a sensuous combination of […]
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Sheep Herding Demonstration
Watch a shepherd, along with Kirk – an intrepid herding dog – in action and learn about all that it takes to manage a flock of sheep and control invasive plant species through regenerative land principles.
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Inventgenuity Festival
Family-friendly festival featuring interactive activities, workshops, and performances for youth ages 6 and up. Both days will feature a series of 45-minute workshops featuring performances by youth arts groups .
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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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Streams, Tunnels, Dams… Oh My! Getting Water to NYC
Skyscraper MuseumNew York City could not have grown into a great metropolis without its historic and efficient water-supply system. Starting at the watersheds in upstate New York, we will follow the […]
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and […]
$34 -
Hester Street Fair
Pier 17The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.
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Fad Market
Taking 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 Liggett Terrace, where the food trucks rally. Featuring a rotating lineup of over 30 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD […]
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Workshop at The Battery: Managing Pests and Disease in the Landscape
Gardeners from The Battery will lead participants in an overview of common garden pests and diseases and how to manage them. RSVP is required
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Rite of Summer Music Festival
The Westerlies perform Brass Roots: American Folk Traditions, featuring music of Woody Guthrie, the Golden Gate Quartet, John Prine, and Judee Sill heard anew, alongside works by composers whose use […]
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Reggae Fest Blaze
Pier 17Concert.
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Oculus Outdoor Movie Night: Encanto
Doors open at 6:00pm. Movie plays at 7:00pm. Walkups are welcome, but RSVP is recommended. Spots will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
South Street Seaport MuseumOn the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree, engage your mind and body as you are led through a 60 min vinyasa based yoga practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels. The practice will be followed by a tour of Wavertree for anyone who wishes to participate. Bring your own mat.
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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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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free -
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 (adults welcome).
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Prehistoric New York: Underwater Dominion
Pier 16Family-friendly experience hosted by dinosaur expert and author Dustin Growick. The event will begin at Cannon’s Walk, 206 Front Street, and move out to Pier 16. The event is recommended […]
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Paint and Ships
South Street Seaport MuseumIn August, the South Street Seaport Museum celebrates several anniversaries of when our historic ships joined the Museum fleet, so we are throwing a party: a painting party. Join us […]
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“Saving Freud” Book Launch
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn March 1938, German soldiers crossed the border into Austria, which was absorbed into Hitler’s Third Reich. Anticipating this, many Jews fled Austria. Sigmund Freud, however, stayed in his hometown […]
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Figure al Fresco
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 […]
Free -
Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner ParkEmbolden 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 […]
Free -
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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got that Swing!
Learn to dance the upbeat, energetic, magnificent swing, and enjoy the infectious music. 90-minute dance events that include a 45-minute dance lesson led by instructors from the Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio, followed by a 45-minutes dance party where guests can put their newly learned skills to use. Don’t forget to bring your hat!
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Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan with Lucie Levine
Museum of Jewish HeritageWalking tour of Lower Manhattan, where we will learn how Jews of many backgrounds converged in New York and forged a uniquely American Judaism. The first Jewish immigrants who arrived […]
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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 […]
Free -
Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and […]
$34 -
Paint and Ships
South Street Seaport MuseumIn August, the South Street Seaport Museum celebrates several anniversaries of when our historic ships joined the Museum fleet, so we are throwing a party: a painting party. Join us […]
$40 -
Seaport Museum Book Club
South Street Seaport MuseumMaritime-themed book club that meets monthly. Tonight, talk about Dactyl Hill Squad: It’s 1863, and dinosaurs roam the streets of New York as the Civil War rages between raptor-mounted armies […]
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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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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
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From WWII to the Space Race: The Story of Project Paperclip
Between 1945 and the 1960s, the United States government brought more than 1,500 German scientists and engineers into the country through Project Paperclip to work on guided missiles, jet and […]
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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 (adults welcome).
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Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman Present The Thread Collectors
Reading. Registration required. 1863: In a small Creole cottage in New Orleans, an ingenious young Black woman named Stella embroiders intricate maps on repurposed cloth to help enslaved men flee […]
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Figure al Fresco
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 […]
Free -
Elements of Nature Drawing
Wagner ParkEmbolden 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 […]
Free -
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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Latin Dance Night
Move those hips while learning salsa, bachata, and merengue and dance the night away under the stars. 90-minute dance events that include a 45-minute dance lesson led by instructors from the Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio, followed by a 45-minutes dance party where guests can put their newly learned skills to use. Don’t forget to bring […]
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Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm
Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children […]
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Strings on Hudson: Invoke
Invoke is a multi-instrumental band that encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes and jazz. The Austin, TX quartet’s original compositions seamlessly weave these varied styles together […]
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“Wartime North Africa” Book Talk
Professor Sarah Stein has spent a decade seeking out people who experienced fascist rule in Vichy-controlled Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, Nazi-controlled Tunisia, and Italian-fascist Libya. The diversity and eloquence of […]
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Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Pier 17Concert.
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The Wiz
Governors IslandOutdoor screening at the Parade Ground. The Wiz (1978), directed by Sidney Lumet, invites you to ease on down the yellow-brick road! Relive all of the magic of this beloved […]
Free -
Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and […]
$34 -
Hester Street Fair
Pier 17The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.
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Governors Island Urban Farm Tour
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm […]
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Silver Fleece by William Hooker
Silver Fleece, commissioned by Harvestworks and funded by NY State Council of the Arts, is experimental new music on the cutting edge of jazz. According to jazz saxophonist Thomas Stanley, […]
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Sea Chanteys
Join a round-robin of shared maritime songs on the deck of tall ship Wavertree. Lead or request a song, belt out the choruses, or just listen in.
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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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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
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“Researchers Remember” Book Talk
Museum of Jewish HeritageFor descendants of Holocaust survivors who became researchers and scholars, whether they devoted their professional lives to the Holocaust or to other topics, the Holocaust often accompanies their professional lives […]
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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 (adults welcome).
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Children’s Ultimate Frisbee
Rockefeller ParkFor ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.
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Amit Chaudhuri Presents Sojourn, in convesation with Charles Bernstein
Reading. In this haunting and noirish novel by a leading author and critic, an Indian writer travels to Berlin and soon finds himself slipping into a fragmented, fuguelike state.
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Figure al Fresco
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 […]
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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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Dipo Faloyin Presents Africa Is Not a Country in conversation with Abdi Iftin
Reading. So often, Africa has been depicted simplistically as a uniform land of famines and safaris, poverty and strife, stripped of all nuance. In this bold and insightful book, Dipo […]
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Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 […]
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Mt. Joy: Orange Blood Tour
Pier 17Concert.
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Susan Coll Presents Bookish People, in conversation with Julie Klam
Reading. A perfect storm of comedic proportions erupts in a DC bookstore over the course of one soggy summer week--narrated by two very different women and punctuated by political turmoil, […]
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Modern Jewish Sounds Concert: Daniel Kahn
Museum of Jewish HeritageDetroit-born, Berlin-based troubadour Daniel Kahn’s music mixes Yiddish, English, Russian, and German with a distinctly punk and folk flavor. The Museum’s Modern Jewish Sounds concert series welcomes Kahn to the […]
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New York City Poetry Festival
Free weekend of readings, workshops, open mics, installations, performances, writing activities, bookselling, children’s programming, a beer garden, delicious food, and a whole lot of lying around in the grass listening […]
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Curator’s Tour of Residential Rising
Skyscraper MuseumThe Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of RESIDENTIAL RISING: Lower Manhattan since 9/11, which focuses on Downtown’s doubled population and transformed skyline over the past twenty […]
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BPC Back to School Movie Night
Rockefeller ParkSchool’s back! Celebrate the return to school at this family community event featuring a Space Jam basketball session with the BPCA coaches followed by a screening of the original movie complete with popcorn.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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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Turn a New York Skyscraper Green!
Skyscraper MuseumLet’s bring nature into the city! Today, it’s more important than ever for architects to think about how to make their buildings green. Climate change means that cities need buildings […]
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and […]
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Playscape Performs with Animalia and Sock Monkey Circus
Home to ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground, Playscape is New York’s destination for arts, exploration, and play. This weekend, Playscape Performs comes to a close with Hobey Ford’s celebrated show “ANIMALIA” and a special presentation by Good Hearted Entertainment. Together with his team of adorable “Foamies,” Hobey Ford makes […]
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Workshop at The Battery: Flower Arrangements
Use our Piet Oudolf-designed perennial gardens as inspiration while you craft your own flower arrangement to take home. This workshop will cover the appropriate technique for harvesting and storing flowers, […]
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Rite of Summer Music Festival
Sybarite5 performs The Revolve Tour. Centered around Andy Akiho’s epic work Revolve from Sybarite5’s recent album that debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Traditional Classical Charts, The Revolve Tour explores how […]
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Plant Dying Workshop
Learn how to transform indigo leaves into blue dye, and all about the colors of the plants and flowers growing throughout New York City. The workshop will start with harvesting […]
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9/11 Memorial and Museum Community Day
During this time, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will be reserved 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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History and Heroism
South Street Seaport MuseumJoin Jessica DuLong, historian and author of Saved at the Seawall: Stories from the September 11 Boat Lift, and Robert Snyder, Manhattan Borough Historian and professor emeritus at Rutgers University, […]
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Zhao Mengfu: Crown Jewel of the Yuan Literati
Online lecture. Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322), legendary painter, poet, calligrapher and seal maker of the early Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), is considered as one of the greatest and most influential masters of […]
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Tribute in Light
Two beams of light shine upward in this annual tribute to the fallen towers of the World Trade Center. Assembled on the roof of the Battery Parking Garage south of […]
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September 11, 2001, Commmemoration
Each year on the anniversary of 9/11, the families of victims gather for a ceremony on the 9/11 Memorial plaza to read aloud the names of the 2,983 men, women, […]
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Playscape Performs with Sock Monkey Circus
Home to ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground, Playscape is New York’s destination for arts, exploration, and play. Today, Playscape Performs comes to a close with a special presentation by Good Hearted Entertainment of "Sock Monkey Circus," a full circus performed in miniature! This performance features the magical talents of […]
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Andean Crafting Workshop Series
Earth Matter NY’s Heritage Beds Project is hosting artist and Peruvian Heritage bed caretaker, Carlos Jiménez Cahua. He is a visual artist and educator who works with indigenous Andean culture. […]
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Chanteys at Work
Chantey singer and educator Chris Koldewey will lead mini performance/workshops as part of general admission on board Wavertree. Workshops will repeat at 1pm and 3pm, showing how chanteys were used […]
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blackbear: nothing matters tour
Pier 17Concert.
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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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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free -
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 (adults welcome).
Free -
Children’s Ultimate Frisbee
Rockefeller ParkFor ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.
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Freedomland: Co-op City and the Story of New York
Skyscraper MuseumIn Freedomland, Annemarie Sammartino tells Co-op City's story from the perspectives of those who built it and of the ordinary people who made their homes in this monument to imperfect […]
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The Roaring 80’s: China’s Rising Indie Filmmakers
China has been on the spotlight for its rapid urbanization and tremendous economic growth. Big cities form a major theme in the mainstream Chinese film industry. On September 13, we […]
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Colonial Drinking Songs
Raise a glass to freedom and sing along to traditional songs from the colonial era performed by Anne Enslow and Ridley Enslow. These songs, performed on authentic 18th-century instruments, would […]
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36.5/New York Estuary Livestream
After a series of screenings and participatory activities at different Brookfield Properties’ locations this summer, join us for a livestream of Sarah Cameron Sunde’s ninth and final performance in the […]
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Figure al Fresco
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 […]
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The Valuation Treadmill
Lunchtime talk with UCLA Law Professor James Park, author of the forthcoming book The Valuation Treadmill: How Securities Fraud Threatens the Integrity of Public Companies, who will discuss the history […]
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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 poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 […]
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Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm
Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children […]
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Samuel Fraunces’ Bill of Fare Virtual Dinner Party
Join Fraunces Tavern Museum for a virtual dinner party! In this special program, Lisa Goulet, Collections Manager, and Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli, Special Programs & Engagement Manager, will lead a discussion about […]
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Considering Matthew Shepard
Trinity proudly presents New York’s first fully staged performances of Craig Hella Johnson’s epic fusion oratorio, Considering Matthew Shepard. Johnson created the oratorio as “a space for reflection, consideration, and […]
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Music Chat: The Art of Qin
The elegance of Qin (translated as “lute” above), a seven-string zither, has been well recognized since ancient China, as this 3rd Century poem indicates. For a long time, it is […]
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and […]
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Fad Market
Taking 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 Liggett Terrace, where the food trucks rally. Featuring a rotating lineup of over 30 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD […]
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Soil Testing
Bring your own soil samples to Governors Island to be tested for heavy metals content using Urban Soil Institute’s pXRF instrument. Bring your sample to Swale’s drop-off table on the porch of Nolan Park Building 11 to get tested. Results will be ready within 10 minutes, and Swale will provide recommendations for soil remediation best […]
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Outsight
174 Suffolk StreetThis Saturday, September 17 at 4:00 p.m. join us at NYRP’s Suffolk: Dorothy Strelsin Memorial Community Garden for our 5th annual OUTSIGHT series! OUTSIGHT feature public performances by international and local artists […]
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Max Amini Live in NYC
Max Amini returns to New York with a brand new set of material. Join us for a great night of comedy and laughter. Known for his hilarious impressions, storytelling and […]
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Virtual Walking Tour of London: The Heart of Jewish London and England Today
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Our Travel Circle to virtually explore the City of London. On this tour, we will visit one of the main centers of Jewish […]
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“Survivors: Faces of Life After the Holocaust” with Martin Schoeller
Museum of Jewish HeritageJoin us at the Museum for a conversation with photographer Martin Schoeller and Sara Softness, the Museum’s Curator of Special Projects. They will discuss the Museum’s new exhibition, Survivors: Faces […]
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Migration Celebration
South CoveEnjoy the annual celebration of all the creatures that migrate through and pass by Battery Park City. The day features art making, birdwatching and a nature walk with The Bee […]
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Fiestas Patrias, A Chilean Independence Day Celebration
Pier 16Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a fonda in honor of Chilean Independence Day aboard tall ship Wavertree. In partnership with the Consul General of Chile in New York, […]
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“Traces: Portraits of Resistance, Survival and Resolve” Screening and Discussion
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn the face of unfathomable horror, fleeting moments of bravery and generosity remind us of our capacity for courage and compassion, even under the most harrowing of circumstances. Seventy-seven years […]
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Ñomongeta (Conversation): Guarani-Language Chamber Opera
Opera Hispánica and the Americas Society, in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, present the North American premiere of Ñomongeta (Conversation). Paraguayan tenor José Mongelós stars […]
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Climate Week Nature Walk
Rockefeller ParkMeet at the Rockefeller Park House and join BPCA naturalists at this ideal Hudson-side setting to celebrate the flora and fauna of autumn in Battery Park City.
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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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Investing in the Era of Climate Change
Lunchtime talk. A climate catastrophe can be avoided, but only with a rapid and sustained investment in companies and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To the surprise of many, […]
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Blitz Chess & Backgammon
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free -
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 (adults welcome).
Free -
Children’s Ultimate Frisbee
Rockefeller ParkFor ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.
Free -
Figure al Fresco
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 […]
Free -
Climate Art and Climate Science
Pier 16As part of Climate Week NYC, South Street Seaport Museum welcomes back Waterfront Alliance and the artists who previously participated in Art at the BlueLine in July 2022 for a […]
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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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A.M Homes and Jill Bialosky Present The Unfolding and The Deceptions
Reading. In The Unfolding, A.M. Homes' first novel since the Women’s Prize award-winning May We Be Forgiven, she delivers us back to ourselves in this stunning alternative history that is […]
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Longines Global Champions Tour
Governors IslandThe Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL travel to New York for the penultimate event of their regular 2022 season. The tour will bring top-ranked equestrian jumping teams from around […]
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Fireside Chat with Jon Brolin and Roy Behren of the Merger Fund
Lunchtime talk. A climate catastrophe can be avoided, but only with a rapid and sustained investment in coMerger arbitrage, or merger arb, is the investment specialty focused on investing in […]
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Tour of The Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 […]
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Farm Tour for Kids at The Battery Urban Farm
Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children […]
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Jon Pardi: Ain’t Always The Cowboy Tour 2022
Pier 17Concert.