Events
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up.
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The Following Evening
The Following Evening is an intimate portrait of two artists creating what may be their final performance together, set against the landscape of New York, a city of perpetual loss […]
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Sabrout
Sabrout loves to gather bits of himself together and display them through DJing. This relationship with music is not merely transcendent, but fully embodied. He’s equally likely to play Spencer Kincy, HTRK, and Mary J Blige – you get the full sonic lore.
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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The Birth of New York City’s Municipal Government
Zoom presentation. On February 2nd, 1653 the States General in The Hague and the Dutch West India Company issued a charter officially establishing a government structure like those existing in the Netherlands. This marked the beginning of representative government in New Amsterdam which became New York fourteen years later and was the forerunner of the […]
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Lila Bloom
Lila Bloom is a born and raised New Yorker. With musical influences from Ella Fitzgerald to Bjork, and Radiohead to Madison Cunningham, Lila explores grief, awe, and surrender through her relationship to nature, her body, and conversations with a higher self. Lila Bloom plays the role of the bard sharing a range of songs from […]
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Between Two Knees
Coming to PAC NYC following acclaimed runs at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theatre, McCarter Theater and Seattle Rep, this play centers on one family’s story of love, loss, and […]
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Lower Manhattan Black History Month Celebration
In this inaugural celebration of Black History Month in Lower Manhattan, join State Assembly Member Charles Fall, New York City Council Member Christopher Marte, and community leader Mariama James to […]
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Middle Grade Launch for The Thirteenth Circle
Join us to celebrate The Thirteenth Circle, an exciting middle grade mystery created by MarcyKate Connolly and Kathryn Holmes. Connolly and Holmes will read, sign books, and answer questions about […]
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander […]
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Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show
Governors Island12pm-2pm — live ice carving along Colonels Row; 2:30pm — awards ceremony; 3pm-5pm - post-show party
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Harmony in Strings: Shanghai Pingtan Extravaganza
Pingtan, known as “评弹” in Chinese, is an age-old performing art originating in southern China. It seamlessly weaves together storytelling, melodic singing, and humor to vividly depict an array of […]
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Natu Camara
Natu Camara is a powerhouse hailing from the vibrant heart of West Africa. As a dynamic singer, songwriter, and humanitarian, she blends Guinean traditional sounds with pop, soul, and rock, […]
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Print Your Own Valentine’s Day Card
Add a personal touch to your valentine and print your own card at Bowne & Co. using the Seaport Museum’s working collection of 19th century historical printing equipment. In this […]
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China Institute in America Presents: Lunar New Year Family Festival 2024
Come celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year—the Year of the Dragon—with China Institute in America! For this year’s festival, we are flying master artists directly from the picturesque historical province […]
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Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
South Street Seaport MuseumJoin the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a […]
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Leila’s Violin Screening and Discussion
Museum of Jewish HeritageLeila’s Violin tells the story of thirteen-year-old Leila, who, after the loss of her mother, travels from California to her mother’s birthplace – an ancient settlement of Mountain Jews 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 […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Ordinary Human Failings
Book reading. When a 10-year-old child is suspected of a violent crime, her family must face the truth about their past in this haunting, propulsive, psychologically keen story about class, […]
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and […]
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Australian New Wave: Mad Max
This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. The Last Wave (1977, Peter Weir) is a murder mystery about a lawyer defending five […]
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Good Medicine
After wowing the West Coast, the smash-hit, all-Native stand-up festival Good Medicine brings the healing power of humor to PAC NYC for a one-night stand that’s so funny it hurts!
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Curator’s Tour of Skymarks/Landmarks
Museum director Carol Willis will offer a gallery tour of SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS, which focuses on all the structures in New York designated as individual landmarks that are “skyscrapers.”
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Yukes
Yukes 玉刻 is a Shanghai-based musician focusing on contemporary fusion of traditional Chinese instruments and synthesizers and effect units, as a means to stimulate the growth of domestic music production […]
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Queer History: Notes on a Siren
Join the Seaport Museum and Justice Jamal Jones for a captivating screening of their film essay, Notes on a Siren, which intertwines black and African spirituality and offers a thought-provoking […]
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Panel Discussion: Native Representation in Contemporary Media
An inspiring conversation on Native representation in contemporary media with artists and changemakers — Bobby “Dues” Wilson, writer and actor on FX’s critically acclaimed Reservation Dogs; Crystal Echo Hawk, founder […]
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Winter Wonderland Skyline Lanterns
The weather outside may be frightful, but the view from a skyscraper is so delightful. What is more cozy than doing a craft indoors this season? Come out and build […]
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Valentine Like a Sailor
Bring 19th century maritime craft tradition to your handmade valentine with the Seaport Museum! While you create your own special trinket for the holiday, learn about the unique history of […]
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Black History Month at the African Burial Ground
Jewelry making, music, presentation on "Working with and for Black Ancestors."
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander […]
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The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman
Award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performs in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the […]
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Odetta Hartman
Odetta Hartman’s swansongs is a dynamic and acid-tinged rodeo of love and ambition, hopeful, energetic, and sometimes chaotic, yet always captivating. Following her debut mini-LP 222 and Old Rockhounds Never […]
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
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The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries […]
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Valentine Making Workshop
Time-honored annual Battery Park City tradition where participants are invited to make old-fashioned handmade cards for their loved ones! Cut, paste, and decorate with provided materials and don’t forget to […]
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Jazz Icons: Bobby Watson
Trinity ChurchProlific saxophonist, composer, and educator Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of jazz greats. He has played alongside Max Roach, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, John Hicks, and many other jazz […]
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Monthly Service Day
Governors IslandThrough Monthly Service Days, the Trust for Governors Island’s horticulture team and Friends of Governors Island invite you to participate in a single-day stewardship project focused on habitat restoration.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Brews at Brookfield Place
Winter GardenEnjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, […]
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed
A meticulously reported, character-driven, unforgettable investigation of a time when nothing was certain and everything was at stake, by the acclaimed sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg.
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Chef Talk: Denzell Washington
In celebration of Black History Month, Chef Denzell Washington, industry professional and Food Network’s Chopped finalist will share stories and offer a small taste of his unique culinary journey and […]
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Lavender Songs: A Queer Weimar Berlin Cabaret
Museum of Jewish HeritageIt’s winter 1930 and Tante Fritzy, cabaret artiste extraordinaire invites you to have a ball in her gender-bender world. Never mind the rising popularity of the guy with the bad […]
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup
Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and feel the […]
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Black History Month at the African Burial Ground
African mask making, music, and a presentation on "Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency" that will explore the life of President George Washington through the lens of the enslaved.
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander […]
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Traditional Lion Dances
Three lion dance performances will take place on Seaport Square, at 1pm, 1:40pm, and 2:20pm.
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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, join the Seaport Museum and skilled teaching artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center for one of three 45-minute workshops exploring the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year. Using a traditional calligraphy brush, participants will be instructed on how to write simple […]
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Sarah Cabral and Mauro Refosco
Sarah Cabral, originally from southern Brazil, is a musical force drawing on diverse influences like modern jazz, avant-garde, and classical genres. She is currently based in New York City and captivates audiences at notable venues and festivals across the country. Mauro Refosco, a Grammy-winning percussionist, began his touring journey as David Byrne’s percussionist. He later […]
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A Poetry Reading in Response to Antisemitism
Museum of Jewish HeritageOpportunity to gather in the power and beauty of poetry and the vitality of Jewish life. With our words, we combat the hate and prejudice so widely directed and expressed against Jewish people, and speak out against the bigotry and intolerance now rampant. Cultural critic and keynote speaker Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of Strongmen: How They […]
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Presidents’ Day Talk: “Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency”
Talk highlighting the enslaved community surrounding the first President George Washington and their impact on his life. Repeated at 2pm.
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Mid-Winter Mosaics
New York’s Art Deco skyscrapers have striking façades and fanciful spires, but their beauty is on the inside, too! Many Downtown buildings have mosaic masterpieces that display the opulence of […]
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles after 1945
The conventional story of suburbs as bastions of white, middle-class homeowners no longer describes the suburbs of America's cities. Today they house a more typical cross-section of the nation – […]
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Feminist Press Presents The Weird Sister Collection
Join McNally Jackson, Feminist Press, and selected contributors to celebrate a new collection of writing for the iconic underground blog Weird Sister. Collecting the best of Weird Sister, these unapologetic and insightful essays link contemporary feminism to literature and pop culture.
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Print Your Own Valentine’s Day Card
Hands-on tour that will transport you and your kids into the fascinating world of 19th century sailors. In addition to getting to raise the sail, the tour will also show the young people in your life how sailors worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing ship—from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, […]
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Choreography Workshop
In this choreography workshop, Selwyn and her company of dancers will introduce movement motifs. Then, she will guide students to develop short choreographic studies that explore these motifs and add their own nuance, musicality, and point of view. Students will share their creations and collectively explore how these different studies can be combined into different […]
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Brews at Brookfield Place
Winter GardenEnjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, the GO Project.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Mozart Requiem
Trinity ChurchWolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a German count, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Global Architecture: Mosques
Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more about the features of Islamic architecture and designs that migrated from the mosque, even into skyscrapers! This year, in celebration of Black History Month, we’ll […]
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Black History Month at the African Burial Ground
Face painting, music, and a reading with author Regina Abraham of her children's book PIG FOOT MARY: The Saga of Lillian Harris.
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
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Fyütch
A high-energy Hip-Hop dance show for kids about self-love and empowerment. Dance, learn sign language, and recite positive affirmations. The show introduces kids to lesser known Black history facts and connects them with cultures other than their own by fostering a fun, welcoming and affirming environment. Fyütch performs songs and leads interactive discussions based on […]
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Morley Shanti Kamen
Morley is a singer, producer, composer and educator who weaves the threads of jazz, soul, and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor. To date, Morley has released seven albums and spearheaded the active fundraiser, Borderless Lullabies. Morley also uses music as a tool for dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution when […]
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Liz Callaway: Broadway and Beyond
Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning Broadway star and recording artist, Liz Callaway showcases her historic career in “Broadway and Beyond”.
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Poetry of Enslavement and the African Burial Ground
Join the Seaport Museum for an enlightening afternoon with esteemed poet David Mills. Together, we will explore the profound themes of his award-winning book of poems, Boneyarn, which is the […]
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Creative Writing
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Bach at One: St. John Passion
Trinity ChurchSt. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 1. “O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sünde groß” from St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by […]
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Brews at Brookfield Place
Winter GardenEnjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, […]
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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A Conversation with Avril Haines and Jeh Johnson
The national security challenges facing the United States continue to evolve and expand. To help us understand how the United States intelligence community is meeting these challenges, we are joined […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Melissa McMillan
Melissa McMillan is a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY, riding the lines between jazz, R&B, and pop. Aside from her own project, Melissa is also a co-founder of Femme Jam, […]
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Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Presents Habit Formed
Habit Formed explores how habits are created and broken in our lives. These habits can manifest strength, ease, and freedom and also create limits, boundaries, and affliction. Mounting physical structures, […]
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander […]
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Claudia Acuña
Claudia Acuña is a Latin Grammy© nominee, Grammy© nominee, and NPR Tiny Desk Concert artist who was born in Santiago and raised in Concepcion. She was inspired as a child […]
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Sateen
Sateen is a twenty year old artist from Paris. She grew up in Paris for the first half of her life then moved to LA. She has been passionate about […]
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Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
South Street Seaport MuseumJoin the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a […]
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Building Bridges Against Hate: How German and American Activists Fight Against Extremism
Museum of Jewish HeritageAmerican civil rights leader Evan Milligan and German activist Raimund Grafe both work in places where the far right has social and political strength – Alabama and the German state […]
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Creative Writing
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use […]
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Designing the Forest and other Mass Timber Futures
Architect Lindsey Wikstrom’s book Designing the Forest and other Mass Timber Futures traces wood’s passage from stewarded seed in the soil of forests, to harvested biomass, to laminated mass timber […]
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Glad to the Brink of Fear: A Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson
An engaging reassessment of the celebrated essayist and his relevance to contemporary readers. An engaging reassessment of the celebrated essayist and his relevance to contemporary readers.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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New York Stories Book Club
This book club reads a novel set in New York City each month. This month, discuss Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin. Repeated on March 7 at […]
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Bach at One: St. John Passion
St. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 2, “Schauet doch und sehet,” BWV 46, Kyrie in F Major, BWV 233a The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by […]
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America
Acts of terrorism tied to far-right extremists have increased dramatically in recent years. These attacks, “neither novel nor unprecedented,” are the latest flashpoints in the decades-long rise of far-right terrorism […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Celebration by Council members. Open to the public. RSVP required.
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The Riddles of the Sphinx
Anna Shechtman presents The Riddles of the Sphinx, in conversation with Merve Emre. Combining the soul-baring confessional of Brain on Fire and the addictive storytelling of The Queen’s Gambit, a […]
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NOVUS Renewal: The Transformative Work of Rehabilitation Through the Arts
NOVUS NY showcases the life-changing work of Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), a nonprofit whose arts-based programming models an approach to the justice system focused on human dignity rather than […]
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and […]
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Brews at Brookfield Place
Winter GardenEnjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, […]
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over
Anne de Marcken presents It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over, in conversation with Hilary Leichter. Co-winner of the 2022 Novel Prize, this incredible life-after-death novel asks us to consider […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Classic Albums Live Presents The Beatles: Let It Be
Founded in 2003, Classic Albums Live has quickly earned a stellar reputation for perfectly recreating classic rock albums in its entirety, reproduced to be as true to the original recording […]
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Maya Lin: Architect of Light and Lines
The American architect and sculptor Maya Lin became famous when, as a college student in 1981, her anonymous entry won the competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington […]
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A Plate of Hope
Author Erin Frankel will introduce this moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out […]
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander […]
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Raga Kids
Featuring sitarist and singer Neel Murgai and tabla player Roshni Samlal, Raga Kids plays original songs that teach kids of all ages about Indian classical music, the elements, and more. […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the […]
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Daniel Kleederman
A strikingly expressive guitar player w and singer, Daniel Kleederman likes to journey – creating musical worlds, often by himself, a guitar, and a cassette player, that travel from tender […]
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Harmony and Heights: Exploring Tang Dynasty Poetry through the Lens of Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the poetic landscapes of the Tang Dynasty as the Renwen Society at China Institute presents a lecture by Dr. Zhu Qi. A renowned scholar […]
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
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Giselle
“Giselle” is a classical ballet that tells the story of a peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Tragically, the girl dies of a […]
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Lenten Concert: Tuvayhun – Beatitudes for a Wounded World
“Our world is wounded. All around us we see the cracks. And yet the world is beautiful and blessed in so many ways.” Trinity’s newly appointed Director of Music, Melissa […]
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Creative Writing
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use […]
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The Fabric of America Through the Art of Arthur Szyk
Museum of Jewish HeritageArthur Szyk loved three countries: Poland, the land of his birth; Israel, the land of his people; and America, the land of his ideals. Upon his immigration to the U.S. […]
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Monthly Service Day
Governors IslandThrough Monthly Service Days, the Trust for Governors Island’s horticulture team and Friends of Governors Island invite you to participate in a single-day stewardship project focused on habitat restoration.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Meet an Urban Naturalist
South CoveIn celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature walk through South Cove. She will present a unique take on environmental education and active conservation, […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Networking & Panel Discussion – Empowering Voices: Women Leading in a Transformative Era
China Institute in America proudly presents “Empowering Voices,” a groundbreaking program that delves into the multifaceted narratives of Asian women and their pivotal roles in shaping society. This initiative not only aims to illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and contributions of Asian women in various domains but also seeks to foster a vibrant networking environment where […]
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The Magic School Bus: Lost In The Solar System
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the […]
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Bach at One: St. John Passion
St. John Passion, BWV 245 Part 3, Selections from St. Mark Passion, BWV 247. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; led by Avi Stein.
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Peter X
Peter X is a Brooklyn based DJ and the curator behind Oscillate. His sound deftly blends together a number of genres from disco to minimal, capturing audiences and keeping them moving all night long.
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Australian New Wave: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. In The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (1978, Fred Schepisi) a man of half-Aboriginal ancestry is pushed to the breaking point that provokes a violent response when he brutally murders his employer’s family. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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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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China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup
Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and feel the […]
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McNally Jackson After Hours: Alphabetical Diaries
Do you regret not talking to the hot person on the train reading a book you like? Did your last Hinge date reveal that they haven't read a book since high school? Has a trusted friend recently made some decidedly sub-par reading suggestions? If you replied yes to any of the above, you are warmly […]
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Women’s History Month: Beauty of Beadwork
The art of beadwork is a long-standing tradition within Native communities. Meet Tessa Robledo (Comanche Nation/Kiowa Tribe), Katrina Mitten (Miami Tribe of Oklahoma), Julie Ayers (Tlingit & Nisga'a), and Courtney […]
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander […]
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Afro Andean Funk: Musical Adventures from Peru
Join us for a journey to South America with Afro-Andean Funk as we delve into the enchanting world of the Andes, bridging the gap between Afro and Indigenous cultures. Two-time […]
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The Peking Acrobats
The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push […]
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Nathan Dies
Nathan Dies is a multi instrumentalist, singer songwriter and producer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Brooklyn, NY. They fuse their cultural background from acapela prayers to popular Brazilian […]
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Hot Shots
Winter GardenCelebrate college hoops at Brookfield Place! Show off your skills with the interactive Pop-A-Shot in the Winter Garden. Between March 19 – 24, 2024, enjoy watching men’s and women’s college […]
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Creative Writing
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required
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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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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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The Observable Universe
Heather McCalden presents The Observable Universe, in conversation with Megan Nolan. Is anyone ever truly lost in the internet age? A moving, original memoir of a young woman reckoning with her parents’ absence, the virus that took them, and what it means to search for meaning in a hyperconnected world.
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Bach at One: Stabat Mater
Bach at One presents a performance of Domenico Scarlatti’s Stabat Mater. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; led by Melissa Attebury, director; and Avi Stein, organ.
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Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Annabelle Kline
Annabelle Kline is a music curator and founder of the platform “That Good Sh*t”. Whether she’s interviewing artists, producing live shows, or DJing, she focuses on highlighting emerging sounds and curating the perfect soundtrack to life.
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Tiny Concerts: Stabat Mater
Domenico Scarlatti's Stabat Mater. The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; led by Melissa Attebury, director; and Avi Stein, organ. Repeated at 7pm.
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Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra: Courage and Compassion Concert
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn coordination with “Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark,” a special exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage highlighting the remarkable story of the rescue of Danish Jews during the Holocaust, the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra presents a program of musical works that speaks to courage, compassion, and bravery through the ages. This special concert will […]
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NY Laughs
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for an all female evening of stand-up comedy with NY Laughs featuring DJ Susan Z. Anthony. This unique non-profit seeks to enrich lives, build community, and inspire audiences through humor. Some content may not be appropriate for young children. Recommended for teens and adults.
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Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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Adult Zumba
Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and […]
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Miranda Joan
Canadian-born, Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and musician Miranda Joan is currently on tour with The Killers and fresh from performances this summer with Kylie Minogue. Miranda co-hosts and co-founded Femme Jam (NYC’s first all-female led jam session); a community initiative to create a womxn-led space with an emphasis on female musicians that fosters inclusivity.
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Be an Engineer, Just like Rosie Revere!
Rosie Revere is a kid engineer who uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? Join us for a read-aloud of Andrea […]
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Foods of Holi
Begin the Holi celebration with a family-friendly book reading and a captivating talk on the traditional foods of Holi by Priya Krishna, an award-winning food reporter for The New York […]
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Holi Celebration
South Street SeaportColorful puppets. Dances. Drummers. Delicious food and powder play. Thhe Seaport in partnership with The Culture Tree and the South Street Seaport Museum invite you to join the celebration of […]
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Hamilton and Washington Secrets of the Past Walking tour
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander […]
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JC Maillard
A meticulous melodist and virtuosic player of various string instruments, JC Maillard is a Caribbean born, colorful musician and singer.
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Spring Equinox Festival: A Celebration of Persian Heritage and Culture During Purim and Nowruz
Museum of Jewish HeritageCelebration of Persian heritage and culture during Purim and Nowruz. This day long festival will feature Persian music, food, and games and also include a performance by pianist and composer […]
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Special Compline by Candlelight: Downtown Voices
Join Downtown Voices and Stephen Sands, conductor for Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Works include Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei and other improvisations.
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Creative Writing
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use […]
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Plant Swap/Seed Share
Bring your plants, cuttings and seeds to exchange. You can still participate without bringing a plant to swap.
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