Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History of Popular Music
Documentary screening. Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History of Popular Music was a decade in the making and captures Mac’s lens on the entirety of US history from 1776 to the […]
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Events
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Pioneer Launch and Learn: Currents of Conservation Sail
Pier 16Special sail on the historic Pioneer with Noah S. Chesnin, director of policy and outreach for the New York Seascape Program at the New York Aquarium. Cruise through New York […]
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Creation Lake
Rachel Kushner presents her book Creation Lake, in conversation with Molly Young. Creation Lake is described as a “vital” (The Washington Post) and “wickedly entertaining” (The Guardian) novel about a […]
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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 Book Club
For this summer’s readings, we will explore works that incorporate illustration as a narrative tool. Join fellow readers for a lively discussion about Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other 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 House at Devil’s Neck
Book reading and signing by Tom Mead, author of The House at Devil's Neck.
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Stretch Sesh
Rockefeller ParkTake part in a full-body stretch routine designed to improve range of motion, maintain flexibility, promote better posture, reduce joint pain, and decrease the risk of injury.
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“The Teacher of Auschwitz” Book Talk
Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, […]
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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/ […]
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events […]
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