Events
Events
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Knuffle Bunny: The Importance of Walkable Cities
Skyscraper MuseumDo you enjoy walking around your neighborhood? Young learners will be introduced to the significance of walkable communities, and learn how and why talented architects and skyscraper buildings make this possible. After a read-aloud of Mo Willems's picture book Knuffle Bunny, we will adventure around Battery Park City and point out different aspects of urban […]
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Staten Island FerryLively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.
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Over the Rainbow/Collograph Printing
Outdoor non-toxic print workshop at NADA House on Governors Island. Learn to make rainbow roll prints and your own collagraph by gluing cut paper and flat objects onto plates. All materials are included. All ages are welcome. Sponsored by Speedball Art. Dedicated Workshop: 11am – 12:30pm (RSVP Required). Open Printmaking: 12:30 – 2pm
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Paper Pulp Workshop
Bring a book or newspaper to pulp on-site, then use that pulp to create a unique sculpture to bring home. All ages welcome, no RSVP required.
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Fad Market
Taking place along the tree-lined King Ave, nestled between historic early 20th century buildings, this idyllic market setting is steps away from Yankee Pier, where the Brooklyn ferries dock, and Liggett Terrace, where the food trucks rally. Featuring a rotating lineup of over 30 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD […]
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Fantastical Flower Craft
Create 3-D fantastical flowers inspired by native wildflowers and tropical blossoms! Build a single bloom, a whole bouquet, a flower corsage, or a flower crown! Combining a variety of paper techniques and templates you’ll cut, twist, twirl, tear, and fold your flower into shape. Part of the Sway's Bloom event.
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Rite of Summer Music Festival
Violinist Curtis Stewart performs of Love:, a set of works to cherish all the time we live through. of Love features music of Alice Coltrane, Johannes Brahms, Greek Folk Tunes, Duke Ellington, Henry Purcell, The Killers, Bill Withers, JS Bach, Kendrick Lamar/Thundercat, and Curtis Stewart. Repeated at 3pm.
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
South Street Seaport MuseumOn the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree, engage your mind and body as you are led through a 60 min vinyasa based yoga practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels. The practice will be followed by a tour of Wavertree for anyone who wishes to participate. Bring your own mat.
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Bird and Banner Walking Tour
Guided bird walk with Gabriel Willow and Gail Karlsson! Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Witness living birds as well as Gail Karlsson's bird portraits through educational banners displaying photos of some of the many birds that live in or pass through the park. Participants are encouraged […]
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Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan with Lucie Levine
Museum of Jewish HeritageWalking tour of Lower Manhattan, where we will learn how Jews of many backgrounds converged in New York and forged a uniquely American Judaism. The first Jewish immigrants who arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654 were part of a mercantile community that stretched across the Atlantic world. We will begin in Battery Park, where we […]
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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 a lot of fun. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel etc. Proof of vaccination required.
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