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Events

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport

    90-minute walking tour that unravels the darker past of the South Street Historic District and Lower Manhattan. Registration required.

    $30 – $40
  • Lost 80s Live

    Performances by A Flock Of Seagulls, Big Country, General Public, The Vapors, Belouis Some, The Icicle Works, China Crisis, Josie Cotton, Polecats, and Peter Godwin.

  • Maison Millefleurs & Silent Disco

    Wagner Park

    Experience Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky’s Maison Millefleurs, an installation of life-sized handmade flowers illuminated by LED lights. New Yorkers helped create the paper flower lanterns, which will be on view through September 21. Join us for an opening night workshop with the artist to create wearable, illuminated artworks. Show off your creations and take […]

    Free
  • NYC Runs Ice Cream Social 5K

    Governors Island

    Race around Gov­er­nors Island. Race entry includes a fer­ry ride, your race-entry, a tech tank, and post-race eats.

  • This Sun-Breathing Earth

    Governors Island

    The Glass Clouds Ensem­ble presents a 45-minute con­cert of clas­si­cal & con­tem­po­rary music that reflects on our del­i­cate rela­tion­ship with nature through light and dark­ness – paired with art­work by Queens-based painter Clara Curbera. The pro­gram will fea­ture music for voice and string instru­ments, span­ning from the 1600s to the present, from inti­mate works for […]

    Free
  • 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 listen.

    Free
  • Beyond the Pages: Book Drop

    Select a free book of your choice and discover new reads! Books are available first come, first to receive, while supplies last.

    Free
  • 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.

    Free
  • Drop-In Chess

    Rockefeller Park

    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.

    Free
  • The Twilight Town

    Book reading and signing by Terrence McCauley, author of The Twilight Town

  • National Night Out

    Honor our local law enforcement officers at National Night Out with remarks from 1st Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Fischer and Transit District 2 Captain Devito. Enjoy a live DJ and family-friendly activities including face painting and balloon making, and learn more about the teams who help keep our community safe.

    Free