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Events

  • Poets Out Loud: An LGBTQ+ Writing Group

    Read, write, and celebrate queer poetry. Bring your authentic selves, your best (or worst!) poems, and a love for the written word. Open to all experience levels.

    Free
  • Creativing Writing

    Battery Park City Library

    Walk and writing session led by author and poet Jon Curley.

    Free
  • Mah Jongg & More

    Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.

    Free
  • BPC Book Club

    Drop by the Community Room for a discussion of well-regarded contemporary works. Each session will feature questions and talking points to help readers further connect to the story. Tonight, discuss Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Dandicat.

    Free
  • Drop-In Chess

    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
  • Black Tunnel White Magic

    Book reading and signing by Rick Jackson and Matthew McGough, authors of Black Tunnel White Magic.

  • 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 throughout the year.

    Free
  • Figure Drawing

    Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and […]

    Free
  • Orbital

    Book reading. A slender novel of epic power and the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men traveling […]

    $5
  • Restoring the RMS Queen Mary Ship Model

    Join the South Street Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of […]

    Free
  • Meet an Urban Naturalist

    In celebration of Women’s History month, join outdoor educator Marieke Bender for a nature exploration through South Cove. Learn to tap into your senses and discover clues about the local […]

    Free