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!
Free
Events
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Hoppy Rabbit Playdate 华美跳跳兔亲子时光
Open session where families can bring children to play, socialize, and explore Chinese language and culture.
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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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Masses for the Soul
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Downtown Voices, Trinity Youth Chorus, and NOVUS NY perform an array of bluegrass, jazz, and gospel tunes in this season finale concert that is guaranteed to make you move. The performance will feature works by Mary Lou Williams, Carol Barnett, Bob Chilcott, and others alongside a Jazz Mass from […]
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Creative Writing
Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
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Pride Mural, Kid Style
Spray paint. Street art. Unleash your kids’ creativity as the team at Graff Tours invites them into the world of graffiti culture. This live spray painting demo and lesson will culminate in a special, colorful Pride-inspired mural, created by participants. For children ages 5+.
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CPR Demonstrations
The American Heart Association will be hosting hands-only CPR demonstrations.
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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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Poets House Poetry Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge
Walk with legendary poets Rae Armantrout, Chen Chen, Rigoberto González, Kimiko Hahn, Terrance Hayes, Tommy Pico, and Tracy K. Smith as they celebrate the poetic richness of New York City through historical poems and their own work. All proceeds benefit Poets House, reservations are 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: Jewish Resilience in Paris
Museum of Jewish HeritageParis’ Jewish history is long-storied, and this livestreamed, virtual tour will start in the Middle Ages. Explore the Marais, where the heart of Paris’ Jewish community lies, and delve into its history, including the dramatic events of the late nineteenth century when a large number of Jewish immigrants arrived, fleeing pogroms in Russia. Discuss, too, […]
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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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Intersections: 50 Years of Hip Hop & the WTC
Intersections examines the often-surprising connections between 9/11 and today’s world. From global industries to individual lives, the attacks sparked a fundamental shift for many, altering trajectories in ways both expected and unforeseen. Our public programs explore these diverse shifts and lend visibility to the continuing legacy of 9/11. Amid one of New York City’s most […]
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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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Walk With Me Film Screening
The Seaport Museum’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month festivities continue with a special screening of the music-forward film Walk With Me. Together we will follow the emotional journey of a young mother who leaves her husband to find her own footing in the world and stumbles into unexpected love with another woman. Walk With Me has won […]
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Set It Off
Film screening outdoors. Former bank teller Frankie (Viveca A. Fox) is struggling to make ends meet, working a low-paying job as a janitor alongside close friends Cleo (Queen Latifah), Stony (Jada Pinkett Smith), and T.T. (Kimberly Elise) in mid-’90s Los Angeles. When the four women, angered and demoralized by the status quo of relentless injustice […]
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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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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Interludes: Paul Taylor School
One of the most famous and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, the Paul Taylor School, will lead a fun interactive dance class featuring choreography from their world-renowned repertoire. Discover why this dynamic dance company continues to transform and inspire lives around the world.
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Gibney Presents: Falcon Dance
Beauty Happens explores intimacy, human resilience, adaptation, and physical empowerment. The work interrogates themes of instinct, chaos, control and the repercussions of touch. Influenced by the mating dances, flocking patterns, nesting, and homing mechanisms of birds, the work journeys through the construction and simultaneous unraveling of survival systems. The work centers femmeness and queerness and […]
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Adult Zumba
Irish Hunger MemorialJoin 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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China Institute Literati Salon: Along the Hudson River
Our beloved China Institute Literati Salon returns for its third time! Join us this June for an evening of music, poetry, calligraphy, and wine! Started in China nearly a thousand years ago, literati salons are elegant gatherings of scholars, artists, musicians, poets…essentially culture lovers of all kinds to be connected with nature, art, and music […]
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Sunset Singing Circle
Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
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The Wood Brothers with Shovels & Rope
Pier 17Concert.
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Family Farm Volunteer Day at The Battery Urban Farm
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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Life & Death in Manhattan Walking Tour
Lively 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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Lavender Festival
Governors IslandTours, demonstrations, maker workshops, harvesting opportunities and fun family activities at the Lavender Field on Governors Island — a healing space for community, bees and the earth, and the only lavender field in New York City!
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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! New York’s favorite throwback party is back this June for its 16th anniversary. The Jazz Age Lawn Party returns to Governors Island with live music, retro cocktails, and ’20s Prohibition era entertainment. Explore the park and join dance lessons, […]
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Seaport Museum Family Activity Weekend
Hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose.
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River to River Festival: Mahicantuk, “River than Flows Two Ways”
Colombian artist Marta Blair invites the public to participate in a large-scale tape installation. Inspired by one of names Lenape people call the Hudson River: Mahicantuk, "River that Flows Two Ways", the waterway is a tidal estuary, emphasizing the mobility of life and multiple ways to flow and interact. By infusing color and large scale […]
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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. Professional metalworker and long-time Seaport Museum volunteer Barry Greene will enlighten viewers about the tools and materials employed by smiths. Through live showcases, he will demonstrate the historical art of crafting rivets, […]
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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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Community Dance: Mambo
In celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, all are invited to experience the dynamic and creative energy of the Franck Muhel & His Mambo Dancers. Learn the traditional steps of the mambo by the renowned dancer and choreographer Franck Muhel whom you may have seen recently dancing in the acclaimed movie “In the Heights”. Then hit […]
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An “Eventful and Somewhat Romantic” Life: Yan Phou Lee in America
Yan Phou Lee (李恩富) was the first Chinese American to publish a book in the United States, When I was a Boy in China (1887). He first came to the U.S. at the age of 12, as a member of the Chinese Educational Mission (CEM), which ran from 1873 to 1881. Lee returned to the […]
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Little Syria, New York: Walking Tours of Washington Street
One of the best-kept secrets of early New York is the presence of the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States, located on Washington Street on the Lower West Side of Manhattan, first settled in 1880. Almost no buildings remain on Washington Street from the nineteenth century. Linda Jacobs, a scholar and historian will give […]
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Virtual Walking Tour: Berlin’s Early Jewish Community
Berlin’s city center was once home to a thriving Jewish community. Join this livestreamed, virtual walking tour and learn about the variety of characters who made up that community, from the financial and merchant elite to craftsmen. Our guide will show us significant landmarks such as the Leo Baeck building, Addas Jisroel community center, the […]
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Seaport Museum Open Day with PJ Library
Visit the Seaport Museum for free campus-wide family fun in partnership with PJ Library! One day a month, April through June General Admission ticketing fees will be waived for a full day of all-ages activities at the Museum.
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Creative Writing
Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
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Unfriendly to Liberty: Loyalist Networks and the Coming of the American Revolution in New York City
Lecture. In this lecture, Christopher Minty focuses on the origins of the American Revolution in New York City from the perspective of those who became loyalists. It argues that longstanding political partisanship played a hitherto underappreciated role in determining their allegiance during the Revolution. In person and via Zoom.
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Seaport Cinema: Air Bud
Pier 17Air Bud: A tale about an uncanny canine whose ability to shoot hoops astonishes a lonely boy, who rescues the dog from an abusive owner. Rated PG.
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Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators
Learn the practices and plants that can support our native pollinators like bees and butterflies, at all stages of their life cycles.
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Little Syria, New York: Walking Tours of Washington Street
One of the best-kept secrets of early New York is the presence of the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States, located on Washington Street on the Lower West Side of Manhattan, first settled in 1880. Almost no buildings remain on Washington Street from the nineteenth century. Linda Jacobs, a scholar and historian will give […]
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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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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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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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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Little Syria, New York: Walking Tours of Washington Street
One of the best-kept secrets of early New York is the presence of the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States, located on Washington Street on the Lower West Side of Manhattan, first settled in 1880. Almost no buildings remain on Washington Street from the nineteenth century. Linda Jacobs, a scholar and historian will give […]
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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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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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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Ziggy Marley
Pier 17Concert.
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Shakespeare Downtown Presents Free Performances of “The Lady of the Camellias”
Castle ClintonLower Manhattan’s Shakespeare Downtown presents a new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas fils' “The Lady of the Camellias.” Adapted by Billie Andersson, “The Lady of the Camellias” combines dialogue from Dumas’ novel with text and structural concepts from the libretto of the opera “La Traviata.” The fully-realized production is performed inside the open-air walls of Castle […]
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Silent Disco Pride
Celebrate Pride Month with a silent disco dance party featuring Gotham Cheer and queer DJ’s from QuietEvents. Breathtaking sunset views and Lady Liberty will serve as our backdrop as we dance to the hottest beats pumped through light-up headphones. Headphones are free; ID is required. RSVP recommended.
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Talk to Me About Water
Talk to Me About Water is an immersive music experience to expand conversations about global water issues. Participants include a group of artists, science storytellers, water scientists, artificial intelligence researchers, data scientists, and musicians who create immersive experiences at events open to the general public.
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BPC South Neighborhood Walking Tour
Explore Battery Park City’s southern district, which is home to the Skyscraper Museum and includes some of BPC’s earliest landscapes and infrastructure, including the residential enclaves built in the 1990s that followed the 1979 Cooper Eckstut Master Plan. We will visit historic Pier A and South Cove, as well as the green spaces that connect […]
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Jazz WaHi Composers Sextet
Performance of works and world premieres of composer/performer members: Julie Maniscalco, Trumpet; Berta Moreno, Tenor sax; Michael Rörby, Trombone; Mark Kross, Piano; Eddy Khaimovich, Bass and Joseph Chidiebere Emmanuel, Drums. Repeated at 7pm
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Shakespeare Downtown Presents Free Performances of “The Lady of the Camellias”
Castle ClintonLower Manhattan’s Shakespeare Downtown presents a new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas fils' “The Lady of the Camellias.” Adapted by Billie Andersson, “The Lady of the Camellias” combines dialogue from Dumas’ novel with text and structural concepts from the libretto of the opera “La Traviata.” The fully-realized production is performed inside the open-air walls of Castle […]
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Sunset Singing Circle
Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun over the Hudson. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
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duel c
duel c has a relationship to Charles Gaines’ piece Moving Chains, a public sculpture on the island. duel c is a performance where care and violence commingle, stirring toward undoing. A dance of entanglement, duel c aims to inhabit an illogic, sentience, and perpetual movement that isn’t funded by empathy, guilt, nor the labor of […]
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Gibney Presents: Johnnie Cruise Mercer, The Decade from Hell . . .
This devised movement theater work is structured as a live-studio audience recording that uses the nostalgia of the early 2000’s as a jumping-off point. The work features a cast of Millennial and GenZ BIPOC artists, including Alicia Dellimore, Brooker Rucker, Paulina Meneses, Alicia Morales, and Bria Bacon. With visual/film direction by Torian Ugworji, lighting design […]
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Knuffle Bunny: The Importance of Walkable Cities
Location, location, location! Join us to celebrate the walkability of Battery Park City as we take a short tour of the neighborhood and learn about the importance of walkable cities by reading Mo Willems’ Knuffle Bunny. After, we’ll use chalk to imagine our ideal walkable neighborhood! All ages welcome. RSVP required.
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Workshop: Flower Arrangements
Create a floral design to enjoy at home or to give away as a gift, using flowers and foliage from The Battery’s stunning gardens. RSVP is required.
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Porch Stomp
Porch Stomp invites dozens of folk bands, artists, and performing arts organizations to use the historic porches of Nolan Park as a space for performance and education, highlighting artistry ranging from traditional folk to old-time, blues, roots, bluegrass and Americana.
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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, artisanal packaged food and more.
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Seaport Museum Family Activity Weekend
Hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose.
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At the Movies: Café Daughter
In a small Saskatchewan town in the 1960s, Yvette Wong, a young girl of Chinese and Cree heritage, struggles with her Indigenous identity amidst family tragedy in this coming-of-age film directed by Mohawk artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Yvette’s mother, Katherine, discourages her from embracing her Cree identity, so she explores it in secret. As […]
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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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Little Syria, New York: Walking Tours of Washington Street
One of the best-kept secrets of early New York is the presence of the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States, located on Washington Street on the Lower West Side of Manhattan, first settled in 1880. Almost no buildings remain on Washington Street from the nineteenth century. Linda Jacobs, a scholar and historian will give […]
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Juneteenth Celebration
Rockefeller ParkJuneteenth, or Emancipation Day, originated in 1865 in Galveston, Texas. Battery Park City’s 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration offers fun and history, art and music. The Federation of Black Cowboys share history, horsemanship and riding. (Must be 3 years old or older for pony ride). Paint your own Juneteenth flag and make a bandana with bright […]
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Rabitah: Poetry in the Park
Performance by three musicians from the New York Arabic Orchestra who will collaborate with two reciters, Hani Bawardi and Rita Elojail Zihenni, to celebrate the literary contributions of the early Arabic-speaking community in Lower Manhattan. Predominantly Syrian and Lebanese, these early writers formed a literary association called al Rabitah al Qalamiyah (the Pen Bond), among […]
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River to River Festival: West African Concert with Natu Camara
Rockefeller ParkThe closing concert of LMCC’s River to River Festival continues the Juneteenth Celebration with Guinean musician and activist Natu Camara and her vibrant band. Her uplifting message, inspired by her beloved home, is wrapped in a blend of afro-rock and soul. “Get your comfortable shoes on my New Yorkers, we are going to sing and […]
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Shakespeare Downtown Presents Free Performances of “The Lady of the Camellias”
Castle ClintonLower Manhattan’s Shakespeare Downtown presents a new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas fils' “The Lady of the Camellias.” Adapted by Billie Andersson, “The Lady of the Camellias” combines dialogue from Dumas’ novel with text and structural concepts from the libretto of the opera “La Traviata.” The fully-realized production is performed inside the open-air walls of Castle […]
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Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators
Learn the practices and plants that can support our native pollinators like bees and butterflies, at all stages of their life cycles.
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Adult Zumba
Irish Hunger MemorialJoin 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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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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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: Livorno’s Jewish Community
Livorno, Italy is a port city on the west coast of Tuscany with a Jewish community that dates back to the sixteenth century. This livestreamed, virtual walking tour will begin at the Piazza della Repubblica, home to the Monumento dei Quattro Mori; this statue commemorates the power of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, which protected […]
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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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Sunset Yoga
Rockefeller ParkUnwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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Staffan Scheja Plays Stenhammar, Schumann, and Brahms
Museum of Jewish HeritageStaffan Scheja, acclaimed Swedish pianist, will perform a special concert at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. His program includes two fantasies from op. 11 (B minor/E minor) by Wilhelm Stenhammar, Fantasy op.17 by Robert Schumann, and Handel-variations op. 24 by Johannes Brahms.
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The Democracy Project
Federal HallA new site-specific play at Federal Hall National Memorial. Six of America’s most celebrated playwrights take us on a journey through the first of the 527 momentous days when New […]
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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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Out Loud: Queer Stories Through a Jewish Lens
Museum of Jewish HeritageThis disarming and charming show not only celebrates the beauty of the LGBTQIA+ community through true stories but also explores the power of love and the journey of finding one’s place in the world.
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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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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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China Institute Calligraphy Meetup
Come to China Institute to learn, explore, and practice calligraphy, an ancient art that cultivates appreciation of art and culture, language learning, and self-wellness in general. A unique way of writing that incorporates brushwork, composition, and balance to create an expressive piece of artwork, Chinese calligraphy has been widely considered as the finest form of […]
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NY | At the Movies: Fancy Dance
Following her sister's disappearance, Jax, a Native American hustler (Lily Gladstone) kidnaps her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) from the child's white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact. The pair hit the road and scour the backcountry to track down Roki’s mother. What […]
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DJ Trixie Mattel – Solid Pink Disco
Pier 17Concert.
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Pride Dance Night
Pier 17Enjoy live music from DJ Whitney Day and DJ Dawson, and performances by host, Jasmine Rice LaBeija, with a side of riverfront views.
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BPC South Neighborhood Walking Tour
Explore Battery Park City’s southern district, which is home to the Skyscraper Museum and includes some of BPC’s earliest landscapes and infrastructure, including the residential enclaves built in the 1990s that followed the 1979 Cooper Eckstut Master Plan. We will visit historic Pier A and South Cove, as well as the green spaces that connect […]
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Swedish Midsummer Festival
Enjoy this nostalgic celebration of the summer solstice. Join in a lively dance around the Midsummer pole. Make wreaths from beautiful flowers representing those in bloom on the solstice in Sweden. Enjoy a parade, children’s games, and Swedish delicacies. Traditional music by Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Dances led […]
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Nickel Creek
Pier 17Concert.
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Native Pride Extravaganza
This year’s NYC Pride theme is “Strength in Solidarity.” To celebrate, the museum is presenting an evening of dynamic and fun performances that showcase the rich diversity of the Indigenous LGBTQIA+ community. Landa Lakes (Chickasaw) hosts an extravaganza of dance, music, and humor featuring fellow Indigenous drag performers Lady Shug (Diné), Sage Chanell (Shawnee/Ponca/Otoe/Lakota Sioux), […]
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POP: MICHIYAYA Annex Vol. III: Tushrik Fredericks & Tsohil Bhatia
MICHIYAYA’s Annex series is a repertory initiative curating emerging choreographers with visual artists to create a new work with dance artists of MICHIYAYA. Annex Vol. III features a new performance work featuring MICHIYAYA Dance Artists with choreography by Tushrik Fredericks in collaboration with visual/performance artist Tsohil Bhatia.
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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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Hester Street Fair Pride Market
Jewelry. Art. Baked goods and local vintage. Home goods. Live DJs.
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Print Your Own Stationery
Established in 1775, the Bowne & Co. letterpress print shop is a piece of New York City history, and now you can join our printers in celebrating this rich legacy in hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of […]
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Rainbows on the Hudson
LGBTQ+ sailing club Knickerbocker Sailing Association’s (KSA) 21st-annual floating parade.
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The Elegant Chinese Lifestyle: The Art of Living a Fulfilling Life
The elegant Chinese lifestyle is a concept that encompasses a refined way of living that is rooted in traditional Chinese culture and values. It emphasizes simplicity, harmony, balance, and an appreciation for beauty and nature. At its core, the elegant Chinese lifestyle is about cultivating a sense of inner peace and contentment through living in […]
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Shakespeare Downtown Presents Free Performances of “The Lady of the Camellias”
Castle ClintonLower Manhattan’s Shakespeare Downtown presents a new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas fils' “The Lady of the Camellias.” Adapted by Billie Andersson, “The Lady of the Camellias” combines dialogue from Dumas’ novel with text and structural concepts from the libretto of the opera “La Traviata.” The fully-realized production is performed inside the open-air walls of Castle […]
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Seaport Museum Book Club
In partnership with McNally Jackson Books—located at 4 Fulton Street, just a few doors down from the Museum entrance—Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed by our shared love of literature, history, and preservation. This month's selection: The Engineer’s Wife: A Novel of the Brooklyn Bridge by Tracey Enerson Wood.
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Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators
Learn the practices and plants that can support our native pollinators like bees and butterflies, at all stages of their life cycles.
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Adult Zumba
Irish Hunger MemorialJoin 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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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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Sky-High: A Critique of NYC’s Supertall Towers from Top to Bottom
Part architectural guidebook and part critique, Sky-High documents the pencil-thin, supertall towers that are transforming New York City's skyline and streets. A new book by Eric P. Nash, author of Manhattan Skyscrapers, illustrated with stunning photography by Bruce Katz, Sky-High captures the city's penchant for building skyward – from the Woolworth and Chrysler buildings of […]
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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 Forgotten Tales of Jewish Winchester
Explore the Jewish heritage of Winchester, England on this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Located in the county of Hampshire, on the edge of England’s South Downs National Park, Winchester boasts winding streets and centuries worth of architecture. Join our local tour guide to discover the captivating stories of the once-thriving Jewish Quarter, which was an […]
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BPCA Community Field Day
Rockefeller ParkSchool’s out for the summer! Celebrate at Community Field Day in Rockefeller Park. Fast break to the basketball court for a clinic led by coaches from the New York Liberty. Take part in classic field day games and our annual tug-of-war. Plus live DJ, lawn games, water play, and so much more!
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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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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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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Lantern Workshop
Welcoming all ages and abilities into their practice, participants will resurrect lost objects from memory in this watercolor workshop. The exhibiting artist, Rhonda Weppler, will assemble image of participant’s lost objects into lanterns. In the last month of the exhibition, participant’s lanterns will be exhibited in the shed and transforming the space into the Museum […]
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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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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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Jadot Loves America
Celebrate July 4th Weekend with Maison Louis Jadot, one of Burgundy, France's most trusted and revered wine houses. The Jadot Loves America cruise is perfect for wine enthusiasts and sightseers alike. Guests will sip on Maison Louis Jadot’s Beaujolais Mâconnais Varietal (BMV) line as they sail around New York and the Statue of Liberty. Guests […]
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NYC Runs Firecracker 5K & 10K
Governors IslandRace around Governors Island this Fourth of July! Runners will get to take a whirlwind tour of Governors Island, complete with amazing views. Governors Island was instrumental in American Independence, […]
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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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Rebelution
Evening concert.
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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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BPC Business Core Walking Tour
Tour 2 of the Museum's three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City will focus on the commercial core with its 1980s skyscrapers of the original World Financial Center (now Brookfield Place) by architect Cesar Pelli, as well as the expansive North Cove Marina and its public realm. This walk will investigate how the planning […]
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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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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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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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Pickles Demystified
Museum of Jewish HeritageCelebrate National Pickle Month with fermentation expert and revivalist, Sandor Katz, and the Workers Circle CEO, Ann Toback. Sandor and Ann will take us through all things pickles, a lifelong […]
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Yacht Rock Revue Reverse Sunset
Pier 17Evening 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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“Nelly & Nadine” Screening and Discussion
Museum of Jewish HeritageNelly & Nadine tells the unlikely love story between Nelly Mousset-Vos, an opera singer who worked with the French Resistance, and Nadine Hwang, a habituée of the French literary scene […]
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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 “skyscrapers.” RSVP required.
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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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Out of Sight
Film screening outdoors. Razor-sharp wit and expertly deployed star wattage — not to mention crackling sexual chemistry between the two leads — were in abundant supply when Steven Soderbergh burst into the mainstream, directing […]
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Family Farm Volunteer Day at The Battery Urban Farm
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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Seaport Museum Family Activity Weekend
Hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Museum’s galleries, the tall […]
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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. Professional metalworker and long-time Seaport Museum volunteer […]
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Farming 101 Workshop: Plant Biology and Pest Management
Refresh your understanding of plant biology and learn the key components of Integrated Pest Management to support your growing efforts. RSVP is required.
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The Essence of Chinese Calligraphy: Nature, Humanity, and Self-Spirituality
Calligraphy is deemed the highest expression of Chinese visual art. At this lecture, master calligrapher Cui Xuelu will share his insights into the close relationship between Chinese calligraphy and the […]
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The American Revolution in New York Walking Tour
In 1776 all eyes were on “The Island at the Center of the World”! Experience the spellbinding story of the events leading up to the American Revolution while walking on the very streets where it happened, from the Stamp Act of 1765 through General Washington’s Farewell at the end of the War for Independence in […]
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Lavender Alchemy
Governors IslandIn this workshop at Earth Matter’s Lavender Field, you will learn to sustainably harvest lavender flowers and will participate in the alchemical process of nursing the precious flower water and […]
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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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International Literature Book Club: Masks by Fumiko Enchi
Discuss Masks by Fumiko Enchi, translated from Japanese by Juliet Winters Carpenter
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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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“Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis” with Susan Hood and Greg Dawson
Museum of Jewish HeritageAlias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis is the moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and her sister Frina outplayed their […]
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Andrew Lipstein presents The Vegan, in conversation with Julia May Jonas
Reading. In The Vegan, Andrew Lipstein challenges our notions of virtue with a brilliant tale of guilt, greed, and how far we’ll go to be good.
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Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer On Earth 2023
Pier 17Evening 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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Poetry Walk
Join a walk exploring BPC’s unique poetic experience. Each week, find places where poetry appears in the parks’ urban/ natural setting.
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Summer Blood Drive
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour and one donation can save multiple lives!
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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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Farming 101 Workshop: Plant Biology and Pest Management
Refresh your understanding of plant biology and learn the key components of Integrated Pest Management to support your growing efforts. RSVP is required.
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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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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats Jazz
Brookfield PlaceWe’re transforming Hudson Eats into a jazz club from 5:00 to 8:00 PM every Thursday from June 1 to July 27! Gather your colleagues for an after-work drink or make Brookfield Place your evening destination with friends. From straight-ahead to bebop, enjoy some of NYC’s best jazz musicians and happy hour specials at this quintessential […]
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Return to Dust
Exclusive premiere of the acclaimed realist drama – Return to Dust. Directed by Li Ruijun, the film had its world premiere at Berlinale 2022. However, shortly after its release in […]
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“Cult Classic” with Sloane Crosley
Museum of Jewish HeritageOne night in New York City’s Chinatown, a woman is at a work reunion dinner when she excuses herself to buy a pack of cigarettes. On her way back, she […]
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Yungblud: The World Tour
Pier 17Evening 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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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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Game Night
Calling all card sharks, Scrabble heads, and Magic the Gathering enthusiasts! Join friends old and new every other Friday for games, drinks, socializing at the McNally Jackson Seaport bar. No […]
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The Struts: Remember the Name
Pier 17Evening concert.
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City of Water Day
Dozens of communities across all five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, and New Jersey will host events on and near the water that celebrate the importance of a resilient and […]
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City of Water Day
Pier 16City of Water Day is a day of free, family-friendly activities in New York and New Jersey! Several organizations across the five boroughs of NYC will host events on and near the water that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. From free boat tours to hands-on workshops, these events offer community […]
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