Opera Hispánica and the Americas Society, in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, present the North American premiere of Ñomongeta (Conversation). Paraguayan tenor José Mongelós stars as a contemporary Guarani man who converses with Christopher Columbus about the effects of colonization on the Guarani people and the environment. Ñomongeta, which combines […]
Meet at the Rockefeller Park House and join BPCA naturalists at this ideal Hudson-side setting to celebrate the flora and fauna of autumn in Battery Park City.
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.
Lunchtime talk. A climate catastrophe can be avoided, but only with a rapid and sustained investment in companies and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To the surprise of many, this has already begun. Investors are abandoning fossil-fuel companies and other polluting industries and financing businesses offering climate solutions. Rising risks, evolving social norms, government […]
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 instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
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 (adults welcome).
For ages 6-10. Kickstart your afternoon with Ultimate Frisbee! Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Free.
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.
As part of Climate Week NYC, South Street Seaport Museum welcomes back Waterfront Alliance and the artists who previously participated in Art at the BlueLine in July 2022 for a panel conversation aboard tall ship Wavertree exploring the intersection between climate art and climate science. Among the topics we will explore are: How does art […]
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Reading. In The Unfolding, A.M. Homes' first novel since the Women’s Prize award-winning May We Be Forgiven, she delivers us back to ourselves in this stunning alternative history that is both terrifyingly prescient, deeply tender, and devastatingly funny, meanwhile, New York Times best-selling author Jill Bialosky weaves an explosive tale of art and myth, desire […]