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  • Tribute in Light

    Two beams of light shine upward in this annual tribute to the fallen towers of the World Trade Center. Assembled on the roof of the Battery Parking Garage south of […]

    Free
  • September 11, 2001, Commmemoration

    Each year on the anniversary of 9/11, the families of victims gather for a ceremony on the 9/11 Memorial plaza to read aloud the names of the 2,983 men, women, […]

  • Playscape Performs with Sock Monkey Circus

    Home to ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground, Playscape is New York’s destination for arts, exploration, and play. Today, Playscape Performs comes to a close […]

    Free
  • Andean Crafting Workshop Series

    Earth Mat­ter NY’s Her­itage Beds Project is host­ing artist and Peru­vian Her­itage bed care­tak­er, Car­los Jiménez Cahua. He is a visu­al artist and edu­ca­tor who works with indige­nous Andean cul­ture. […]

    Free
  • Chanteys at Work

    Chantey singer and educator Chris Koldewey will lead mini performance/workshops as part of general admission on board Wavertree. Workshops will repeat at 1pm and 3pm, showing how chanteys were used […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Blitz Chess & Backgammon

    A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An […]

    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
  • Children’s Ultimate Frisbee

    Rockefeller Park

    For ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.

    Free
  • Freedomland: Co-op City and the Story of New York

    Skyscraper Museum

    In Freedomland, Annemarie Sammartino tells Co-op City's story from the perspectives of those who built it and of the ordinary people who made their homes in this monument to imperfect […]

    Free