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  • “Wartime North Africa” Book Talk

    Professor Sarah Stein has spent a decade seeking out people who experienced fascist rule in Vichy-controlled Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, Nazi-controlled Tunisia, and Italian-fascist Libya. The diversity and eloquence of […]

    $10
  • The Wiz

    Governors Island

    Outdoor screening at the Parade Ground. The Wiz (1978), direct­ed by Sid­ney Lumet, invites you to ease on down the yel­low-brick road! Relive all of the mag­ic of this beloved […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $34
  • Hester Street Fair

    Pier 17

    The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.

    Free
  • Governors Island 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 […]

    Free
  • Sil­ver Fleece by William Hooker

    Sil­ver Fleece, com­mis­sioned by Har­vest­works and fund­ed by NY State Coun­cil of the Arts, is exper­i­men­tal new music on the cut­ting edge of jazz. Accord­ing to jazz sax­o­phon­ist Thomas Stan­ley, […]

    Free
  • Sea Chanteys

    Join a round-robin of shared maritime songs on the deck of tall ship Wavertree. Lead or request a song, belt out the choruses, or just listen in.

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Blitz Chess & Backgammon

    A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An […]

    Free
  • “Researchers Remember” Book Talk

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    For descendants of Holocaust survivors who became researchers and scholars, whether they devoted their professional lives to the Holocaust or to other topics, the Holocaust often accompanies their professional lives […]

    $10
  • Drop-In Chess

    Rockefeller Park

    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