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Events

  • Juneteenth

    Rockefeller Park

    Celebrate 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).

    Free
  • 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, […]

    Free
  • The Tall Pines

    Free performance in the Perelman Performing Arts Center lobby.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Spring Birdwatching

    For beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.

    Free
  • The M​​​​​​ö​bius Book

    Author Catherine Lacey presents The M​​​​​​ö​bius Book in conversation with Leslie Jamison. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by Vulture and LitHub

    $5
  • Women Who Wowed

    From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental […]

    $30
  • “Paris Undercover” Book Talk

    Two women in Nazi-occupied Paris created a daring escape line that rescued dozens of Allied servicemen. With one still in a German prison camp, the other wrote a book about it—a memoir built on fabrications. Now the bestselling author of Eighty Days shares their incredible, never-before-told full story. Etta Shiber and Kate Bonnefous are the […]

    $10
  • Drop-In Chess

    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
  • Figure al Fresco

    This BPC park offers a unique setting to 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.

    Free