Curator’s Tour of Sky Marks Landmarks
The Museum's director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS, which focuses on all the structures in New York designated as individual Landmarks that are […]
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Events
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Sunset Jam on the Hudson
Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
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The Mountain Goats
Evening concert.
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NYC Runs Ice Cream Social 5K & 10K
Governors IslandRace around Governors Island.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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 […]
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The Harbor: Manhattan, Mapping the Story of an Island by Jennifer Thermes
Let’s travel back in time and explore the history of New York City through a read aloud of the book by Jennifer Thermes, Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island. […]
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The Story of Barbie and the Woman Who Created Her
Reading. Saturday Storytime with Cindy Eagan, author of The Story of Barbie and the Woman Who Invented Her. Cindy will read and personalize books for McNally families, plus she will […]
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Shinnecock Summer Dance
Celebrate summer by learning a variety of dances performed by Shinnecock Nation members, including powwow dances (Eastern War, Eastern Blanket, Fancy, Jingle, and Grass) and social dances (Stomp and Round). […]
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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Banjee Boombox: A Hip Hop 50th Celebration
Banjee Boombox is more than a music festival; it is an encompassing experience that brings together live performances, talented DJs, vibrant vendors, and a showcase of remarkable art exhibits and […]
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Urban Farm Tour
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area […]
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Dance Party NYC
On a single day, at partner sites across all five boroughs, thousands of New Yorkers will be dancing in a moment of mass joy and celebration.
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Song Searcher: The Times and Toils of Moyshe Beregovsky
Museum of Jewish HeritagePart biography, part Holocaust testimonial, and part mystery investigation, “Song Searcher: The Times and Toils of Moyshe Beregovsky” recounts the life of Moyshe Beregovsky, who is responsible for saving and […]
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just […]
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Family Nature Walk
Families with young nature-lovers (ages 4 and up) are invited to explore and connect with plants and animals found in parks. Using magnifying glasses and binoculars will help us gain […]
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Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
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Breasts and Eggs
One of Japan's most important and best-selling writers, Mieko Kawakami mixes stylistic inventiveness, wry humor, and riveting emotional depth to tell a story of contemporary womanhood in Japan. Breasts and […]
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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 […]
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Mindful Appreciation and Reflections with Tea Arts & Culture
Brookfield PlaceUnwind in the Birch Grove with Tea Arts & Culture for a 20-minute curated artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of […]
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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Figure al Fresco
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Pick Up Pickleball
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Interludes: Brass Queens
Brass Queens is an 8-piece brass band whose music is deeply inspired by the New Orleans tradition, which influences their sound that spans various genres. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, the […]
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Hotel Cuba
Museum of Jewish HeritageIn Hotel Cuba, Aaron Hamburger, whose gift for storytelling has been recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Lambda Literary Awards, tells a story of sisterhood […]
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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 […]
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BPC North Neighborhood Walking Tour
This tour will cover Battery Park City's north residential neighborhood, which was developed in several phases, beginning with Stuyvesant High School at the northeast edge and the esplanade and Rockefeller Park along the Hudson. A diagonal avenue lined with apartment buildings creates one face of the neighborhood, while the inner courts of the large blocks […]
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China Institute Summer Calligraphy and Music Meetup
Night of calligraphy and music. Participants are invited to practice writing with the guidance from a calligraphy expert, and to attend intimate Chinese music performances, where traditional and contemporary music […]
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Sunset Jam on the Hudson
Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques […]
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McNally Jackson After Hours: A New Book Club
Mix and mingle and discuss a new book or an older title worth revisiting. This August the book club is reading Emma Cline's highly anticipated The Guest, the perfect summer […]
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Bend It Like Beckham
Film screening outdoors. The story of teenager Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra in a winning breakout performance), an avid soccer fan, dreams of living up to the example of her idol, […]
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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 […]
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Summer Tour of Perennial Gardens
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
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Jazz Age Lawn Party
Governors IslandLive music, retro cocktails, and ’20s Prohibition era entertainment. Explore the park and join dance lessons, take a vintage portrait, check out the antique 1920s cars, play croquet, enjoy a […]
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Forging Maritime Metals
Pier 16Metalworking demonstrations that delve into the crucial role of blacksmiths during the Age of Sail, both on land and aboard ships at sea. These events will spark interest into the […]
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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Earth Matter: Make an Herbarium: Plants Can Live Forever
Meet 12 farmers who have captured the ephemeral nature, from seed to flower (or vegetable), of common, everyday plants. Experience 12 collages of preserved specimens, from roots to shoots, and […]
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Rina Sawayama
Evening concert.
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Battery Dance Festival
Rockefeller ParkThe Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival. Seven nights of performances by local, national and international dance companies.
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice […]
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Stories Survive Live Podcast Recording: “The Last Generation”
Museum of Jewish HeritageMaddy Kramer, producer and editor of The Last Generation, will moderate a live recording of her podcast with Mark Schonwetter, a member of the Museum’s Speakers Bureau, and his family. […]
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Family Nature Walk
Families with young nature-lovers (ages 4 and up) are invited to explore and connect with plants and animals found in parks. Using magnifying glasses and binoculars will help us gain […]
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Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
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Let’s Go Let’s Go Let’s Go
Cleo Qian presents Let's Go Let's Go Let's Go, in conversation with Katie Kitamura. With precision and provocation, Cleo Qian’s immersive debut jolts us into the reality of lives fragmented […]
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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 […]
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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CBS Headquarters: A Modern Concrete Skyscraper
Designed in 1960 and completed in 1965, the CBS corporate headquarters, known as Black Rock, was New York's first concrete office tower. Architect Eero Saarinen envisioned a sober granite-clad monolith – rising from a sunken plaza on a full Midtown block on Sixth Ave. from 52nd to 53rd streets – a form that contradicted the […]
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Shakey Graves and Lucius
Evening concert.
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Figure al Fresco
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
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Seaport Cinema: Step Up
Outdoor film screening. In this teen tale full of dancing and romancing, a Baltimore tough guy teams with a haughty ballerina for a dance competition at her prestigious private school.
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Pick Up Pickleball
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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Farm Tour for Kids at the Battery Urban Farm
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our animals.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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In Other Lifetimes All I’ve Lost Comes Back to Me
Museum of Jewish HeritagePopulated with lovers who leave and return, with ghosts of the Holocaust and messages from the dead, Courtney Sender’s debut collection In Other Lifetimes All I’ve Lost Comes Back to Me speaks in a singular new voice about the longings and loneliness of contemporary love. The world of these fourteen interlocking stories is fiercely real […]
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Paint, Pop & Rock Concert and Art Show
Live concert and art show curated by the teens of the summer's Paint, Pop & Rock program.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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 […]
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Parks and Public Art: Statues and Sculptures in Battery Park City
Did you know Battery Park City boasts of a world-renowned collection of public art? From sculptures to water installations, this neighborhood is full of surprises! Join us to learn about […]
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Third Saturday
Governors IslandGovernors Island's organizations in residence offer many special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs.
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Fad Market
Rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD Market will feature handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, […]
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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Lower Manhattan Walking Tour
Museum of Jewish HeritageTake to Lower Manhattan on foot to learn how Jews from around the world converged in New York and forged a uniquely American Judaism. The first Jewish immigrants who arrived […]
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Bastid’s BBQ at The Seaport
Seaport DistrictBastid’s BBQ Party is bringing world class DJs, summer hip-hop jams, and tasty food and drinks to Seaport Square on Sunday, August 20th. Hosted by DJ Skratch Basid, he and […]
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Brookfield Place Open 2023
Brookfield PlaceVolley, serve, and swing your way into the 8th annual Brookfield Place Open. The Brookfield Place Waterfront Plaza has been transformed into center court with a variety of tennis programming, including adult clinics, kids’ clinics, and open court play. Registration is not required for adult clinics. Check link to register for kids clinics and open […]
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Pixies and Modest Mouse
Evening concert.
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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 […]
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Mindful Appreciation and Reflections with Tea Arts & Culture
Brookfield PlaceUnwind in the Birch Grove with Tea Arts & Culture for a 20-minute curated artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of nature. The ceremony is presented in conjunction with Miya Ando’s artwork on view in the Winter Garden, Flower Atlas, which reimagines the 72 seasons of […]
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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Figure al Fresco
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Pick Up Pickleball
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Farm Tour for Kids at the Battery Urban Farm
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our animals.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Alex Parke’s “Kapelye” Ensemble with Peter Rushefsky
Museum of Jewish HeritageAlex Parke’s NYC Kapelye (ensemble in Yiddish) brings klezmer aficionados from the NYC area to play in a traditional klezmer ensemble. This edition of Parke’s NYC Kapelye features Parke on clarinet, bringing his vast knowledge and repertoire of the klezmer style, alongside NYC’s top tsimbl player, Peter Rushefsky. The duo will be interpreting a carefully […]
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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 […]
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Rite of Spring: PUBLIQuartet
Governors IslandPUBLIQuartet will perform selections from their GRAMMY-nominated album, What is American, featuring an amalgamation of styles that trace their roots to American Indigenous and Black music. The title is intended as both a question and a statement: the question interrogates our nation’s complex musical traditions, while the statement projects traditions forward. Works will be announced […]
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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 […]
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
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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 […]
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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The History of Antisemitism: The Truths and Mysteries of Leo Frank
Museum of Jewish HeritageLeo Frank was a pencil factory superintendent in Georgia in April 1913 when his coworker, thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan, was murdered. Her body was found in the factory’s basement, and Frank was convicted of the crime and sentenced to death. Many since have examined the case and posited that Frank was denied a fair trial and […]
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Figure al Fresco
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
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Pick Up Pickleball
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Farm Tour for Kids at the Battery Urban Farm
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm! Help care for the plants on the farm, taste some produce, and meet our animals.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Seaport Fit Plus Up X Obé Fitness
Pier 17Sculpt. Tone. And get ready for those reps! Our August Seaport Fit Plus-Up class is obé Fitness’s signature SCULPT workout, which will leave you feeling like a rockstar. Instructors Spencer J and Sam G will lead this high-energy 45-minute session, featuring sequences aimed at fatiguing each muscle group. You’ll tone up, feel the burn, and […]
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Good People – Anashim Tovim: The Songs of Naomi Shemer
Museum of Jewish HeritagePoet and composer Naomi Shemer (1930–2004) wrote hundreds of moving, beautiful popular songs, most of which became immortal classics in Israel’s musical tradition. The Quartet performs a special selection of these classics in new and original arrangements. Lely Shemer, Naomi’s daughter, will talk about her mother, her unique life, and her writing and composing so […]
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Urban Farm Tour
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm on Governors Island, and learn about each organization’s work. Meet at Gate 14 (Urban Farm entrance near Yankee Hanger and Liggett Terrace) at 1:55pm to […]
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Playscape Performs
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
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Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just sit back and enjoy their performance. Following the set, the stage will open for a round-robin where attendees––in-person and virtual––can sing and share their favorite […]
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The Moon is Just a Mirror: Lantern Giveaway
Governors IslandArtists Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky host a special evening event marking the transformation of their installation, there is nothing you can think that is not the moon, on view at Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)‘s Arts Center at Governors Island. This installation currently houses over 300 handmade lanterns the artists started making in 2022. […]
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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 […]
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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Harry Seidler’s Australia Square: Sydney’s First Modern Skyscraper
Completed in 1967, six years before Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House, Australia Square was the first truly modern skyscraper on the continent and, arguably, the world’s tallest lightweight concrete building. The 50-story cylindrical tower once stood alone as the focal point of a full city-block development in Central Sydney and with a popular plaza that […]
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Tennis With a View
Rooftop tennis. Skyline views. Refreshments and a chance to win tickets to the final matches. It’s happening at the pop-up tennis court on The Rooftop at Pier 17. Outside of scheduled events and promotions, the tennis court will be open to the public for free play and practice on a first come, first served basis. […]
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Figure al Fresco
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
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Pick Up Pickleball
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Fresh Prints
This open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition […]
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“FOUR WINTERS” Film & Panel Discussion
Museum of Jewish Heritage“All I owned was a rifle, a leopard coat and my camera,” says Faye Schulman, whose clandestine photographs of Jewish partisans living in the forests documented their efforts to disrupt […]
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Lady Liberty Regatta
The world's top women sailing teams compete in New York Harbor.
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Art at the Edge
Pier 16For the fourth year, Waterfront Alliance presents a free outdoor exhibit of New York and New Jersey artists whose work is thematically tied to climate change and will inspire, inform, […]
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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 […]
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Back to School: Silent Disco
Teardrop ParkSchool is Back in Session! Celebrate with a family-friendly silent disco dance part featuring QuietEvents. Three DJ’s will pump the hottest beats through light-up headphones as we dance the night […]
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Family Farm Volunteer Day
Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some projects for all ages in the vegetable farm.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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 […]
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Trains, Buses, Ferries… Oh My! Transportation in Battery Park City
How do New Yorkers get from one place to another? With subways, ferries, bike paths, walking paths, and buses, there’s almost no limit to the options to travel from one […]
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Migration Celebration
South CoveEnjoy the annual celebration of all the creatures that migrate through and pass by Battery Park City. The morning will feature a host of activities presented by several guest environmental […]
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Summer Tour of Perennial Gardens
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
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Meet the New York Climate Exchange
Governors IslandThe New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, vision, anticipated programming, and physical design — even before construction officially begins in 2025.
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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.
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Chantey Sing and Sail
Embark on a musical journey through New York Harbor aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer, with the Seaport Museum! As the Historical Register-listed vessel glides across the water, you'll be treated to a round-robin of catchy rhythms, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of unfurled sails.
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Texts and Tête-à-Tête: Howard Goldblatt’s Exchanges with Chinese Writers
Howard Goldblatt embarked on his journey of translating Chinese literary masterpieces during the 1970s and swiftly rose to acclaim as the “Chief Translator of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature.” Renowned for his translations of works by notable Chinese authors like Mo Yan, Bi Feiyu, Liu Zhenyun, Su Tong, and Jia Pingwa, Goldblatt’s contributions have become […]
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Vinyasa on a Vessel
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels, peppered with information about the vessel itself.
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Playscape Performs
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
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Reconciliation: A Journey of Transformation
Join a three-part pilgrimage marking the impact of September 11 on New York City and expressing the healing birthed out of the destruction of that day, a collaboration between Trinity Movement Choir, members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, and artist educator Dr. Ernesto Estrella Cózar. 1pm | Liberty Park: For Those Arriving to […]
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America’s First Plague Afternoon Lecture
Robert Watson discusses his book America's First Plague: The deadly 1793 epidemic that crippled a young nation. Watson will explore the wave of fear that swept across the fledgling republic, and the numerous unintended but far-reaching consequences it would have on the development of the United States.
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“Time’s Echo” with Jeremy Eichler and Emanuel Ax
Museum of Jewish HeritageWith a critic’s ear, a scholar’s erudition, and a novelist’s eye for detail, Jeremy Eichler shows how four towering composers—Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Benjamin Britten—lived through the era of World War II and the Holocaust. Each composer transformed their experiences into moving, transcendent works of music, scores that echo lost time. Summoning […]
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Tove Lo – Dirt Femme Tour
Evening concert.
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Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
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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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Mindful Appreciation and Reflections with Tea Arts & Culture
Brookfield PlaceUnwind in the Birch Grove with Tea Arts & Culture for a 20-minute curated artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of nature. The ceremony is presented in conjunction with Miya Ando’s artwork on view in the Winter Garden, Flower Atlas, which reimagines the 72 seasons of […]
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 (adults welcome).
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Screening and Conversation with the Directors: Stonewalling
As the final installment of a decade-spanning trilogy on the hardships of young women in China, Stonewalling is an award-winning indie film that portrays a young Chinese woman grappling with an unexpected pregnancy. Notably, the film features the same actress from the two earlier films in the trilogy, Egg and Stone (2012) and The Foolish […]
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All Time Low – Experience The Sound of Letting Go
Evening concert.
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Guided Bird Walk with NYC Audubon
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
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Figure al Fresco
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Virtual Walking Tour: The Jewish Heritage of Warsaw’s Praga District
Museum of Jewish HeritageWarsaw’s Jewish Praga District holds incredible heritage which will be revealed on this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Located on the east bank of the Vistula River, this neighborhood was safe from bombing by the Nazis, which means we’ll see one of the more historic areas, full of original character. Learn about the origins of the […]
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Elements of Nature Drawing
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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25 Years Later: The 1998 US Embassy Bombings and the FBI
On August 7, 1998, truck bombs exploded at U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 people and injuring more than 4,000. The FBI’s investigations of the attacks, codenamed KENBOM and TANBOM, were at that time the largest deployment in Bureau history. To mark the 25th anniversary of the bombings, retired FBI Special Agent in […]
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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Trivia Aboard a Tall Ship
Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to enjoy a delightful evening of New York City trivia with the Seaport Museum and the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC). Prepare to immerse yourself in an enthralling exploration of the city's history as you engage in a friendly competition against professional tour guides and devoted […]
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Pick Up Pickleball
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
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Tour of the Battery Urban Farm
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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Farming 101 Workshop: Seed Saving
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
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Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place
Brookfield PlaceEvent Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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Interludes: Los Cintron
Los Cintron are known for playing a mix of World, Latin & Flamenco music. Their guitars, vocals, and melodies, set to enchanting rhythms, evoke the traditional sounds of Andalusia, and of their beloved Spain. Singing with the souls of gypsies, this intimate experience will transport the audiences through a journey that moves them to dance, […]
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Sephardic Stories with Elizabeth Graver, Michael Frank, Maira Kalman, and Shoshana Bean
Museum of Jewish HeritageElizabeth Graver and Michael Frank come together for a special conversation about two books that capture the stories of two shapeshifting Sephardic women who lived many lives over many decades. Graver’s novel Kantika (“song” in Ladino) draws a fictionalized portrait of her grandmother Rebecca Cohen, daughter of the Sephardic elite of early twentieth-century Istanbul, whose […]
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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 […]
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Bishop Briggs & MisterWives – The Don’t Look Down Tour
Evening concert.
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Drawing in the Park
South CovePaint 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 […]
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Summer Tour of Perennial Gardens
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
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Third Saturday
Governors IslandGovernors Island's organizations in residence offer many special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs.
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Fad Market
Rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD Market will feature handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, […]
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RAYMI (Andean and Latin Fusion)
The National Museum of the American Indian kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with a concert by the Andean and Latin fusion band RAYMI (meaning “feast” or “celebration” in Quechua). The group’s passion for its Andean roots is reflected in its music, which combines traditional Peruvian instruments, such as zampoñas, mosceños, quenas, and tarkas, with contemporary […]
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Farming 101 Workshop: Seed Saving
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
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Meet the New York Climate Exchange
Governors IslandThe New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, vision, anticipated programming, and physical design — even before construction officially begins in 2025.
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Fiestas Patrias
Come celebrate Chilean Independence Day at the Seaport Museum’s second annual fonda aboard the tall ship Wavertree. In partnership with the Consul General of Chile in New York, this afternoon of merriment will include a flag raising and traditional Chilean dancing and music. The festivities will kick off with an opening ceremony at noon. Chilean […]
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Tiny Concerts: Chapel of All Saints Organ Inauguration
Trinity ChurchCelebrate the completion of the new organ in the Chapel of All Saints at Trinity Church. Works by Monteverdi, Rossi, Corradini, Neri, Kerll, and Gabrieli with members of The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Avi Stein and Alcée Chriss, organ.
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Azure Day Party: The Season Finale
Concert with various acts.
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Fall Birdwatching
South CoveWhat birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, […]
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Climate Week: Meet the Beekeeper
Rockefeller ParkJoin a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn more about the importance of […]
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The Forgotten Borough: Staten Island and the Subway
Is transportation destiny? In The Forgotten Borough: Staten Island and the Subway, historian Kenneth M. Gold argues that the borough's lack of a subway connection is at the heart of its social, political, and historical identity. In his new book, Gold, who is also a co-editor of Discovering Staten Island: A 350th Anniversary Commemorative History, […]
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Sunset Yoga in the Labyrinth
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
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Constitution Week Meeting and Optional Dinner
Join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. to celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, featuring special guest Justice Mark Dillon*. Dillon is the author of The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation, published March 1, 2022, and will […]
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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 […]
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History Tour of the Battery
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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Tuesday Talk: Tree Canopy
Learn about BPCA’s effort to undertake a full tree and biodiversity inventory. This work entails measuring and assessing the tree canopy – including both street trees and those in our […]
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Senior Drop In and Mah Jongg
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller ParkPlay 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 […]
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