Join Eleanor Reissa, author/actress/singer/director with Artistic Director Zalmen Mlotek as they discuss the progress of her new work, currently titled: The Journey Continues. As part of the Folksbiene’s continued interest in the grant provided to Eleanor by the New York State Council for the Arts, join us in this exploratory evening to learn about Eleanor’s […]
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.
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]
Virtual gathering to read aloud Chinese poetry, learn about Chinese culture, and gain insight into Chinese life through Chinese art, literature, and history. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions with our language and cultural experts from home.
Mandarin stand-up comedy show, social games, a live band performance, and fantastic giveaways. Plus, enjoy complimentary food and drinks throughout the evening!
For nearly 2,000 years, Chinese people has transformed the act of writing characters into the art of calligraphy, a unique practice elevating the practicality of writing characters into an exceptional art form with rare similarities among other cultures in the world. Through the interplay of black and white, dots and lines, Chinese calligraphy embodies both […]
Making holiday cards can be a fun way to celebrate the jolly season and show appreciation for our loved ones. Let’s be merry together and use skyscrapers to express our festive spirit. Join us on the frosty morning of December 14th to decorate skyscraper themed cards and spread some holiday cheer! All ages welcome.
Join artists Davina Hsu and Michelle Weinberg, from Open Call: Environmental Resiliency and Care, for a presentation about new, temporary public artwork installed on 1100 ft of construction shed along Battery Place. In both Weinberg’s River Semaphore and Hsu’s Blessing Transmission, site-specific imagery focuses on relationships between nature, communities, and environmental stewardship in new and […]
Opening of the 29th Poets House Showcase, a literary exhibition and reading series that captures the breadth of contemporary poetry publishing. Delve into landmark collections with Wo Chan, Erika Meitner, Fred Moten, and Charif Shanahan. This reading accompanies the Showcase exhibition opening, a panoramic display of thousands of poetry publications: books, chapbooks, broadsides, and poetry-related […]
Bonded by an uncommon blend of instruments and vocals, Charles Yang (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass), defy conventions with genre-bending excellence, pushing creative boundaries and leaving audiences worldwide captivated.
The 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count — the nation’s longest-running Community-Science bird project — will soon be underway nationwide, and in all five boroughs of New York City. Anyone can participate, even beginner birders! The data collected over the past century by volunteer observers, ranging from experienced ornithologists to casual nature enthusiasts, allow researchers to study the long-term […]