Events
Events
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Drawing in the Park
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Garden Stewardship at Gotham Park
Pick up trash and tend to pollinator-friendly gardens. No experience is necessary; all ages and abilities are welcome!
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The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei
In 1981, American architect I. M. Pei was asked by the French president to redesign parts of the famous Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa and now famous for Pei’s glass pyramid at its center. Award-winning biographer Jeanne Walker Harvey, author of The Glass Pyramid, will tell us the story of Pei’s […]
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Jazz Age Lawn Party
Governors IslandBreak out your best flapper dresses, linen jackets, straw hats and spats, and 100-year-old Gatsby-inspired attire! The Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island features live music, retro cocktails, and ’20s Prohibition era entertainment. Explore the Island and join dance lessons, take a vintage portrait, check out the antique 1920s cars, play croquet, enjoy a […]
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House of a Thousand Flowers: Paper Flower-Making Workshop
Learn about the history of paper flower making and the symbolism and mythology surrounding flowers. Participants will learn to make unique paper flowers using punches, colored paper, watercolor paints, and markers. Each workshop will introduce different flowers for crafting. Take your creations home or donate them to become an integral piece of Maison Millefleurs, an […]
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Skate Mind
Mental health trainings designed for the skate community. Slow down, check in, and build tools for resilience. Come early for yoga or stay after open skate. All are welcome.
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Juneteenth
Rockefeller ParkCelebrate Juneteenth, Emancipation Day, with the Federation of Black Cowboys. Enjoy stories about freedom, African American history, with artmaking, live music, sing-alongs, and horseback rides (ages 3 and up).
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Queer Poetry Picnic
There will be moments to write poetry, recite poetry, and enjoy the summer with new friends. The afternoon will begin upstairs in the library; we’ll discover fragments of queer verse in the Poets House stacks and stitch them together into centos. Then, we’ll turn to a selection of writing prompts collated in a printed chapbook, […]
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Reggae Fest Blaze
Outdoor concert.
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and invigorating 60-minute practice that is both accessible and challenging for all skill levels. Each session is peppered with information about the vessel itself and playlists are thoughtfully developed to reflect the serenity of the water and lively seasonal themes. June […]
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