An innovative and powerful narrative dance film that celebrates resilience, connection, and hope, “Sh’ma: A Story of Survival” tells the story of director/choreographer Suki John’s mother. Originally a live choreodrama performed in the former Yugoslavia and New York City, the story follows our heroine from her school days to the ghetto, to her deportation to […]
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 variety of lawn and board games will be made available to borrow and play over the lunch hour, while a DJ spins your favorite beats. Dominoes, cornhole, ping-pong and […]
The talented teens of the Trinity Youth Chorus present works by Mozart, Fauré, Mendelssohn, and Schubert written in their teenage years. With NOVUS NY and Melissa Attebury, director.
Sexy Funeral party with the acclaimed funk liberation band Britton & The Sting. Sexy Funeral that is part celebration, part ritual, and pure letting go of the “dead” stuff in our lives that no longer serves us. Soulful songs mix with transformative testimony in an ecstatic ceremony officiated by Tony Award®-winning artist/advocate Britton Smith (Be […]
The sensuous Tango Legends Troupe from Buenos Aires is led by Pablo Sosa and Mariela Maldonado.
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Paint 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 […]
Visitors are invited to pick out their own pumpkins (free with suggested donation). One per person per household. Governors Island food vendors will be on-site both weekends with Fall-themed food and drink available for purchase.
This October, the Statue of Liberty is turning 137 years old! She may be a little greener nowadays, but she still looks as good as the day she was unveiled on Bedloe's Island in 1886. Join us for a reading of Let Liberty Rise! by Chana Stiefel, before we create our own statuesque crowns!
Governors Island's organizations in residence offer many special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs.