Events
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Motion/Matter: All-Styles Dance Battle
After the wild success of PAC NYC’s sold-out 2024 and 2025 showdowns, the one-and-only Cebo is back, this time co-hosting with the legendary Nubian Néné, for a high-voltage battle that […]
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Amanda Selwyn Dance Studio Open Rehearsal
Intimate look at the creative process of Exposed, a work in development. The open rehearsal will be followed by wine and cheese.
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Infinite Jest Fest
Seventh meeting of the Infinite Jest Monthly Read-Along Bash group. Read pages 602-716 (plus relevant endnotes) for this month's gathering.
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BPC Book Club
Join fellow readers for lively discussion and thoughtful socializing. Today's discussion will be about Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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Two Kinds of Stranger
Book reading and signing by author Steve Cavanagh.
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Herstorical Happy Hour: Star Spangled Sipper – Liberty 250® Program
Interactive craft cocktail class hosted by pop historian, comedian and certified mixologist, Jacey Powers. This unique event combines one-part humor, one-part history and shakes them up for a perfectly blended […]
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by the Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community […]
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Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]
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“All in the Telling – a somewhat true story” with Saul Rubinek
Saul Rubinek’s novel All in The Telling – a somewhat true story, weaves together a true story of miraculous survival, a murder mystery, an operatic family drama, and undying romance. […]
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Chess Simulation with Grandmaster
Winter GardenSimulated chess game with world chess champion Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy. Repeated at 12:30pm
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
Book reading and signing by author Rob Osler.
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Remembering Selma Meerbaum-Eisinger
Edward Hirsch, Carlie Hoffman, and Yerra Sugarman will present a lecture on Selma Meerbaum-Eisinger (1924–1942), a poet, translator, and librettist from Czernowitz (present-day Chernivtsi, Ukraine).
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
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A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Created Grand Central Terminal
Interactive family program inspired by A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Created Grand Central Terminal by Megan Hoyt. Through a read-aloud, children will discover how civil engineer William J. […]
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Women Who Wowed
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]
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Spring Equinox Festival: A Celebration of Persian Heritage
A Nowruz celebration honoring Persian culture and the Spring Equinox, featuring Persian music, food, and activities.
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Gold Metals and Grit: Secrets and Lies
Keep the Winter Olympics spirit high in this afternoon of New York City’s most competitive secrets. Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media to explore the grit and […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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No-Press Printmaking
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
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Passwords: Ricardo Alberto Maldonado on César Vallejo
Poet and translator Ricardo Alberto Maldonado focuses on the poet César Vallejo’s maddeningly complex body of work, emphasizing its religious attention to suffering and grief—“Some blows in life, they’re so […]
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night
Conversation with Zhang Qin, author of A Solitary Traveler in the Long Night, an intimate portrait of Tong Jun, a pioneering architect and architectural educator whose work helped shape the […]
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The Found Object Society
Book reading and signing by author Michelle Maryk.
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Fresh Prints
This open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase […]
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The Beginnings by Antonio Moresco
Join Max Lawton, Grace Byron, and Francesco Pacifico in celebrating the publication of Antonio Moresco's The Beginnings, the highly anticipated first book in his monumentally disruptive Games of Eternity trilogy.
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Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman
Wagner ParkJerron Paxton (formerly “Blind Boy” Paxton) and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose musical friendship has grown organically in New York City for more than a decade. Their […]
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Elodie Dufroux Presents UN-SPOKEN
Elodie Dufroux is premiering her first full-length contemporary dance work, UN-spoken. A deeply personal and socially conscious piece, UN-spoken explores the impact of bullying through the lens of Elodie’s own […]
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Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
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Poetry Eggs: Lost and Found
Celebrate National Poetry Month at McNally Jackson Seaport. Kids can discover the poetic possibilities hidden inside “Poetry Eggs,” colorful eggs filled with words for creating their own poems. Words considered […]
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Women Who Wowed
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]
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Poetry en el Parque with Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Enjoy bilingual, heartfelt and powerful spoken word performances by Nuyorican Poets Cafe poets! Hosted by Matthew Marroquín, The event will feature the poetry of Slam Winners Daniel Letona, Kaleo, and […]
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just […]
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Birding BPC
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
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The Jungle Book Acting Camp at Tribeca PAC
Tribeca Perf. Arts CenterGet ready for an unforgettable week of acting, creativity, and fun! Tribeca PAC is thrilled to host an acting camp during spring break, April 6 to 11, 2026. This is […]
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Turning NYC Green
Pollinators & Skyscrapers! Join us as we explore how native plants and urban architecture come together in our city. By learning about plants, pollinators, and green building design, we’ll discover […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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The Oracle’s Daughter
A gripping chronicle of the rise and fall of a woman-led cult—and the enduring allure of extremism across America’s turbulent religious history.
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Poets Confront AI and Surveillance Capitalism
What does poetry mean in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and surveillance capitalism? Join us for a special reading by poets confronting these issues—Charles Bernstein, William Lessard, Susan Lewis, […]
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No-Press Printmaking
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by the Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community […]
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The Skinny
Book reading and signing by author Harold Goldberg.
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Ruins, Child
Winner of the 2024 Novel Prize, Giada Scodellaro’s Ruins, Child is an irreducibly original debut hybrid novel—a startlingly beautiful and unclassifiable bookfeaturing Yiyun Li and Iva Dixit. A blackly comic […]
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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Curator’s Tour
Museum director Carol Willis will offer a gallery tour of The Invention of Park Avenue, which examines how the creation of Grand Central and an avenue out of thin air, […]
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296th Anniversary of the Founding of New York City’s First Synagogue
The Lower Manhattan Historical Association, in conjunction with the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York and its Fraunces Tavern Museum,the Sephardi Federation, the Temple of Universal […]
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Nautical Night of Karaoke with Nyota
Make waves at a one-of-a-kind karaoke night celebrating New York’s deep connection to the water, set inside the Seaport Museum’s Maritime City exhibition. Surrounded by artwork, artifacts, and stories of […]
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Singing of Democracy
Join the musicians of the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra, KCO Music Director and Conductor, Gary S. Fagin, and four outstanding vocalists, for a concert Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm, at the […]
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Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
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The Jungle Book
Musical adaptation of The Jungle Book -- the conclusion of a weeklong theater acting camp for kids. Repeated at 1:30pm.
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Big
The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With […]
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Women Who Wowed
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark […]
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Birding BPC
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
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Jazz at One: Shirazette Tinnin
Opening the 2026 midday series, drummer, composer, and bandleader Shirazette Tinnin brings her signature blend of soul, jazz, and global rhythms to a performance that pulses with creativity and joy. Tinnin fuses traditional jazz roots with […]
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Earth Day: Family Birding
What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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Earth Month Compost Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BPCA processes the hundreds of pounds of food waste collected each day, that is then turned into compost that goes back out into the […]
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Finding Joy Through Food
Novelist and screenwriter Yan Geling and celebrated dancer, actress, and author Chiang Ching explore the deep connections between food, memory, resilience, and creativity.
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Garden Apartments: The History of Low-Rent Utopia
In his new book, Garden Apartments: The History of a Low-Rent Utopia, Joshua B. Freeman explains how a form of multifamily housing with idealistic roots became a ubiquitous model dwelling, […]
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No-Press Printmaking
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
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Bach at One: Selections from “Messiah”
Trinity ChurchIf you can’t make it to Trinity's full presentation this evening of the timeless masterpiece by Bach’s contemporary, George Frideric Handel, this is a streamlined lunch-hour edition! Trinity Choir and […]
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Meet the Beekeeper
Rockefeller ParkJoin a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban […]
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A Novel Crime
Book reading and signing by author Deborah Levison.
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The Keeper Film Screening
Kick off your Earth Day celebrations with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster for a special screening of his recent documentary "The Keeper," which explores the life and legacy of John Lipscomb who […]
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Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)
Trinity ChurchAudiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless […]
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Earth Month Nature Walk
Rockefeller ParkTake a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender through Rockefeller Park and explore our connection to the great outdoors! See what makes our parks an important refuge for humans, animals, […]
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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Yours Always
Book reading and signing by author Corinne Sullivan.
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Transcendence for Beginners
A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives.
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Jewish Immigration and the Making of New York City
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation in celebrating the 22nd Annual NYC Immigrant Heritage Week. Stephen Lean, Director, American Family Immigration […]
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Handel’s “Messiah” (Parts II and III)
Trinity ChurchAudiences will revel in the full glory of Easter season as Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra pick up where they left off at Christmastime, presenting Parts II and III of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and timeless […]
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Sweeney Todd
Since its Broadway premiere—where it earned eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical— Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s darkly delicious masterpiece, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, has become […]
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Calligraphy, Music & Mandarin
Experience performances featuring China’s most iconic instruments — from the graceful guqin (古琴) to the ethereal, harp-like konghou (箜篌) and the lush, harmonizing sheng (笙). Immerse yourself in the serene […]
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Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
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Earth Day on Governors Island
Free activities for all ages, including ecological stewardship, walking tours, an outdoor sound bath, climate tech demos, food trucks, community science, and more.
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Tall Building Scavenger Hunt
Young architects will work together to solve clues using the Museum space! Can you identify which tower in our current exhibition is the oldest? Can you find out what year […]
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Poets House 40th Anniversary Celebration Reading
Forty poets read to celebrate 40 years of Poets House, the library and literary center that invites all to step into the living tradition of poetry. Join the festivities and […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective […]
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate
Open session where families can bring children to a cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, and meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language and culture. All are […]
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Birding BPC
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
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Jazz at One: Orrin Evans
Trinity ChurchProlific pianist Orrin Evans has built a renowned career defined by his extensive stylistic range, blending swing, blues, and avant-garde influences. Known for pushing the envelope and for his fierce independence — none of his 25 records were […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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To the End of Reckoning
Book reading and signing by author Joseph Moldover.
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Alex Leonardi Organ Recital
Trinity ChurchTrinity Church’s acclaimed organ scholar brings virtuosity and innovation to the console in a recital that showcases the full expressive power of Trinity’s new pipe organ. The free recital includes […]
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25 Years Later: Extremism on Digital Frontlines
9/11 MuseumFormer FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate, Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab Director of Research Michael Jensen, and NYPD Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Weiner join 9/11 […]
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No-Press Printmaking
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by the Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community […]
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Bach at One
Returning to the serenity of St. Paul’s Chapel, Trinity’s early-music experts explore the more human side of Bach’s art. In contrast to the magnificent large choral pieces of his B Minor Mass, not to mention Handel’s Messiah, today’s concert finds Bach at […]
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To the Unknown Soldiers
This new play travels from 1922 Harlem to the 1918 trenches of France. It follows a young woman’s journey to uncover the history of Black soldiers who fought for liberty […]
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Chanticleer
Trinity ChurchChanticleer — hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker — presents the East Coast premiere of Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame, a masterwork by a leading creative mind of the Middle Ages. De Machaut’s Messe, one […]
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Winter Night Rabbit Worries
Celebrate the launch of Winter Night Rabbit Worries (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2026) by Yoo Heekyung, translated from the Korean by Stine An. Structured as a series of stories, Yoo’s fifth […]
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Spring Blood Drive
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives.
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
Wagner ParkHelp conduct a bioblitz, where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area, and contribute to building a catalog of […]
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Found Sound
Book launch. A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found.
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Independent Bookstore Day
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Words on Warren. At 10:30 am and 1 pm, enjoy a guest appearance from the one and only Pete the Cat. At 11:30 am, enjoy […]
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S.T.E.A.M. Dream
Rockefeller ParkKids are invited to pick up S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at this special open air fair. The event will feature a variety of engaging activities and special […]
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Earth Day at Gotham Park
Plant new greenery and flowers at our blooming Gotham Park. Our Youth Ambassadors will be leading various stations with fun eco-friendly activities. Learn composting, seed ball making, and much more!
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective […]
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Witness Theater: The Fifth Witness
This unique performance is the culmination of eight months of heartfelt collaboration between four Holocaust survivors and high school students. The diverse group of high school students will portray stories […]
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Birding BPC
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring […]
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Jazz at One: Silvano Monasterios Venezuelan Nonet
Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Silvano Monasterios has become one of the most sought-after jazz pianists of his time. For more than three decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide […]
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Battles of Lexington and Concord Dinner (including Fraunces Tavern® Museum Book Award Presentation)
Commemorate the 251st Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. At this commemoration, we will also honor the winner of the 2026 […]
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Infinite Jest Fest
EIghth meeting of the Infinite Jest Monthly Read-Along Bash group. Read pages 717-808 (plus relevant endnotes) for this month's gathering.
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up […]
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From Life Itself
Suzy Hansen presents From Life Itself, in conversation with Lydia Polgreen. From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist Notes on a Foreign Country, From Life Itself is a […]
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No-Press Printmaking
Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Registration required.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by the Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community […]
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Bach at One
Trinity organist Avi Stein will transport audiences into the musical milieu from which Johann Sebastian Bach emerged. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was keenly aware of his place […]
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Beyond Inheritance
Roxanne Khamsi presents Beyond Inheritance, in conversation with Apoorva Mandavilli. A captivating exploration of the remarkable ways our DNA mutates over the course of our lives, with radical implications for […]
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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Tiny Concerts: Bach’s Playlist
Trinity organist Avi Stein will transport audiences to the sound-world from which Johann Sebastian Bach sprang forth. As a member of a distinguished family of composers and instrumentalists, Bach was fueled by a wide […]
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China Institute Centennial Celebration: Guzheng Tianxia Concert
Special evening honoring the beauty, history, and global resonance of Chinese music through the artistry of the guzheng. This unique concert brings together two distinguished masters in a rare shared […]
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Among Neighbors
Film screening. Combining magical realism and evocative hand-drawn animation with revelatory interviews and verité footage, Among Neighbors examines the story of a small, rural town where Jews and Polish Catholics […]
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She Shaped the Seaport: Secrets and Lies
Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media for a deep dive into the feminine force of the New York City seaport as we explore the lives of the […]
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Labor of Love
Labor of Love: An Interactive Celebration of Our Hardworking Ecosystems, celebrates the art and aquatic ecosystems with performance and interactive art-making. Take part in an experiential puppet procession, featuring giant, larger-than-life aquatic creations that bring the climate-resilient magic of the underwater oyster reef to the surface. Join in workshops to create your own personal regalia, […]
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BPC Resiliency Drop-In
Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.
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Fulton Fish Market: A Walk Through the Past
Guided walking tour, led by Naima Rauam. The fish are gone, the smell is gone, but the legend lives on. This in-person walk in the South Street Seaport visits sites of the old Fulton Fish Market. Walk leader, artist Naima Rauam, spent decades painting scenes of market life. During this “then and now” walk, Naima’s […]
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Exposed Season Preview
This preview of "Exposed" explores a raw relentlessness human drive to climb —physically, emotionally, and spiritually and the vulnerability, vision, and courage required to transcend and rise. Throughout the piece, the dancers will transform the stage into a dynamic playground of moving obstacles that conceal, distort, confound, beckon, and demand resilience. The dancers move from […]
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Sunset Singing Circle
Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program of classic and contemporary tunes for beginners and seasoned crooners alike.
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Spring Block Party
Hosted by the Tribeca Merchants Association (TAMA), this years block party will be a blast for the whole family. Stop by for live music, free food, performances, and tons of activities.
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Drawing in the Park
Wagner ParkPaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of Wagner Park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique.
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Mapping The City
Hands-on family program that introduces young cartographers to the art and language of maps! In this interactive family program, children will learn how to read and understand the key elements of maps, including symbols, compass roses, landmarks, and scale, while discovering how these tools help us make sense of the places we live. Then, using […]
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The Bindlestiff Family Circus
Wagner ParkStep right up for the Flatbed Follies with The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus! This vintage-inspired circus features an eclectic mix of clowns, jugglers, wire walkers, acrobats, aerialists, and more—delivering high-flying fun for the whole family. Repeated from 1:30pm-3pm.
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Gotham Park Community Block Party
Live music from Fogo Azul, Church Street School for Music & Art, Spotlight Kids, Opera by Teatro Grattacielo. Alongside educational activities with Pace, New York Public Library and others. Come for the local food, community mural painting, arts & crafts, free seedlings and other giveaways. Stay for yoga, skateboarding lessons, a skate jam, activations with […]
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Five Borough Bike Tour
The Five Borough Bike Tour begins in Lower Manhattan. Click on the title for street closure information.
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New York Harbor Oyster Classic 5K
Governors IslandThis race around Governors Island benefits the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School and its programs working to restore the waters of New York Harbor, and training the next generation of pilots, divers, engineers, marine technicians, climate change specialists and marine biologists.
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Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card
Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. Anyone ages 12 and up is welcome.
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Sea-song sing along! Each session is hosted by a local artist who leads the group through a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Throughout the event, attendees of all skill levels are welcome to take the stage for this round-robin where you can sing and share the chantey of your choice. Attendees are […]
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Downtown Dog Show
Parade your pooch for potential trophies and the ultimate bragging rights. This years' ten categories include Tribeca Trendsetter, Expressive Eyes, Mini Marvel etc etc. All entries are entitled to a raffle ticket with prizes that total over $2,000.
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Jazz Icons: Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap
Trinity ChurchEsteemed pianists Renee Rosnes and Bill Charlap bring their dazzling musicianship and husband-and-wife chemistry to Trinity for an afternoon of inspired jazz artistry. Individually celebrated for their unmistakable voices — NPR calls Charlap “one of the finest interpreters of American popular song” and Rosnes “a modern jazz wizard” — together they create something truly special, as captured on their stunning duo album, Double Portrait.
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Birding BPC
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
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Jazz at One: Vanisha Gould
Gould, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, is known for her soulful voice and dynamic presence. She’s performed worldwide, from the Copenhagen Jazz Festival to Smalls Jazz Club in New York City, and teaches songwriting and jazz vocals through the Tribeca Jazz Institute and the Yale Undergraduate Jazz Collective. Also a bandleader and composer, Gould released her latest album, She’s Not Shiny, She’s Not Smooth, in […]
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Stories Survive: Pass the Trauma, Please
Todd Diamond’s new book Pass the Trauma, Please is a comedy-drama Holocaust memoir where scandalous secrets about a father’s survival as an orphan and a soldier who fought for Israeli independence come to light over an unforgettable Sunday night Chinese dinner.
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BPC Resiliency Drop-In
Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.
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Koko NYC Workshop: Garden Build
Rockefeller ParkJoin Koko NYC to turn salvaged materials into fantastic structures for the Children’s Garden! Teaching artists will guide builders of all ages in age-appropriate projects. The program will conclude on Sunday, May 31 with a celebration as we install the final creation in the garden.
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From the Skyscraper to the Wildflower: C. G. Hine’s 1905 Photographic Survey of Broadway
Throughout 1905, an amateur photographer dedicated himself to capturing Broadway, from the bottom of Manhattan to the top. In sun, rain, and snow, at dawn and late at night, C. G. Hine photographed buildings that were threatened by rapid development: outmoded stores, hotels, theaters, workshops, and shanties. His survey also foregrounded the precarity of the […]
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Homesick for a World Unknown
In this riveting portrait of George B. Schaller, the world’s leading field biologist, Miriam Horn captures the seventy years he spent living among wild animals in the world’s remotest regions, forever altering how we see—and save—the natural world.
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Figure Al Fresco
Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, or bring your own.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Bach at One
Bach’s gloriously virtuosic motets are staples of the Trinity Choir repertoire. Today, listeners will hear Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden and Fürchte dich nicht — a lineup that balances beauty and power. These pinnacles of choral composition will be complemented by two 20th-century masterworks: Herbert Howells’ moving homage to John F. Kennedy, Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing, written in the wake of the president’s assassination; and Benjamin Britten’s evocative and fantastical ode, Hymn to Saint Cecilia, op. 27, written during his […]
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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, or bring your own.
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Trinity Talks: Alexander Hamilton and the Making of America
Historian Joanne Freeman on the life and legacy of one of Trinity's most famous parishioners — Alexander Hamilton. As America nears its 250th anniversary, Freeman and Trinity’s rector, the Rev. Phillip A. Jackson, will reflect on how the political intrigue, ambitions, and polarization of Hamilton’s time continue to echo today.
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Sunset Yoga
Wagner ParkStrengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Passwords: Jawid Mojaddedi on Rumi
In this talk, professor and translator Jawid Mojaddedi will highlight Rumi’s unique narrative style through “Moses and the Shepherd,” the most popular story for Persian readers among the dozens in Rumi’s masterpiece, the Masnavi. The Masnavi is celebrated for taking the reader on a transformative journey in which the destination is never predictable. Drawing on […]
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Fiber Art Crafts Studio
Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
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Curator’s Tour of The Invention of Park Avenue
The Museum's director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of The Invention of Park Avenue, which examines how the creation of Grand Central and an avenue out of thin air, was the catalytic connection of rail and real estate that gave Park Avenue its extraordinary, evolving New York identity. RSVP required.
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Battery Urban Farm Tour
Learn how produce grown and local wildlife is supported in the heart of downtown New York City.
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Fresh Prints
This open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection.
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Five Weeks in the Country
Francine Prose presents Five Weeks in the Country, in conversation with Michael Cunningham. From the acclaimed, award-winning author of Reading Like a Writer and Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris, 1932 comes an utterly original novel inspired by the strange friendship between Charles Dickens and Hans Christian Andersen and set during the summer when Dickens's […]
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Soundtrack of the Jewish People: Rediscovering Ladino Music—Songs, Stories and Tradition with Sarah Aroeste and Nadine Epstein
Ladino love songs, ballads and folk music recall the lives of Jews who were expelled from Spain in 1942 and took their music with them as they spread throughout the Mediterranean basin. These songs would have faded into history if not for the heroic efforts of musicians such as Sarah Aroeste, an international singer, songwriter […]
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BPC Resiliency Drop-In
Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.
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Sunset Singing Circle
Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program of classic and contemporary tunes for beginners and seasoned crooners alike.
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Drawing in the Park
Wagner ParkPaint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of Wagner Park. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique.
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Stewardship Saturday: Garden & Clean Up
Pick up litter and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. Tools and materials provided. No experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome.
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Hudson Jams
Rockefeller ParkRhythm and grooves fill the air at this Saturday morning drumming program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
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Washington & Hamilton in New York City
Walking tour. American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of the Declaration of Independence and the subsequent revolt, honor the fallen American troops in the Battle of Brooklyn, celebrate the Constitution’s ratification, and […]
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Maum Market
Curated marketplace celebrating Asian makers and friends of MAUM. Explore one-of-a-kind ceramics, stationery, jewelry, home goods, art, and delicious treats from emerging and beloved small brands.
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The Women of Coenties Slip: Art, Connection, and Place
Step into the creative world of Coenties Slip for a special evening premiering three short On This Spot documentaries celebrating pioneering women artists Agnes Martin, Lenore Tawney, and Chryssa. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, a group of artists transformed a quiet stretch of Lower Manhattan—right down the street from where the Seaport Museum […]
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Opening Day: BPC Farmers Market
Celebrate opening day with a performance by Divinity Roxx.
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Opening Day: BPC Farmers Market
Celebrate opening day with a performance by Divinity Roxx.
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Birding BPC
Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
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Jazz at One: Ted Chubb Quintet
Gratified Never Satisfied, Chubb’s latest release, demonstrates his prowess as a trumpeter and bandleader. But its title also speaks to an obsession with fine-tuning his craft and educating a new generation of musicians. When he is not doing the latter at Princeton and across New York City, Chubb, often with his quintet — Bruce Williams, Oscar Perez, […]
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BPC Resiliency Drop-In
Meet the Community Construction Liaison and members of the North/West Battery Park City Resiliency project team, get your questions answered, and give your feedback on the work underway.
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Koko NYC Workshop: Garden Build
Rockefeller ParkJoin Koko NYC to turn salvaged materials into fantastic structures for the Children’s Garden! Teaching artists will guide builders of all ages in age-appropriate projects. The program will conclude on Sunday, May 31 with a celebration as we install the final creation in the garden.
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Infinite Life
One of the most daring and unique voices in the American theatre, Baker will be in conversation with Emily Stokes, editor of The Paris Review. In Infinite Life, a group of strangers in search of healing (and pleasure) meet at an exclusive retreat. By exploring the relationship between, and juxtaposition of, pain and desire, Baker’s […]
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Voices from the World: Aušra Kaziliūnaitė
An evening with visiting Lithuanian poet and philosopher Aušra Kaziliūnaitė, whose work explores the intersections of art, technology, and critical theory, examining how surveillance shapes and challenges power and gender. Kaziliūnaitė will read poems in Lithuanian and English, followed by a conversation with writer Bayasgalan Batsuuri on contemporary Lithuanian poetry, translation, and the poetics of […]
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