From a once-thriving medieval community to one of the smallest Jewish communities in Europe today, with only 150 Jews remaining, Slovenia’s Jewish community has survived cruel medieval expulsions and the ravages of the wars of the twentieth century, only to find itself eroding even more during subsequent years of socialist rule. In this live, virtual […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Space is limited, registration required
An intimate and empowering anthology of essays that explore the changing face of female desire in whip-smart, sensuous prose, with pieces by Tara Conklin, Camille Dungy, Melissa Febos, Lisa Taddeo, and others
Share a toast under the palm trees, while enjoying a selection of local beer from the best breweries across New York City, as the Winter Garden transforms into a Winter Biergarten. Featuring new brews on tap each week, all beer sales will benefit Brookfield Place charity partner, the GO Project.
Romance novels have historically been written by women, for women and about women. The genre has gone through many iterations over time, from the early romances of Jane Austen to the rise of the bodice-ripper to today’s increasingly diverse array of protagonists and plotlines. A panel of romance authors, editors and experts =will discuss the […]
Family lore had it that author Bonnie Siegler’s grandfather Jules crossed paths with Marilyn Monroe in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. Siegler wasn’t sure she quite believed her grandfather’s story…until, cleaning out his apartment, she found […]
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a sober evening of stand-up comedy with NY Laughs. This unique non-profit seeks to enrich lives, build community, and inspire audiences through humor. Some content may not be appropriate for young children. Recommended for teens and adults.
The Museum's director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of RESIDENTIAL RISING: Lower Manhattan since 9/11, which focuses on Downtown's doubled population and transformed skyline over the past twenty years. RSVP required.
During Deeper Lectures Sahar Damoni shares the context and journey that has shaped her life and work as a Palestinian artist in Israel/Palestine, sharing key, life-changing moments that led her to choose dance and choreography as tools of expression.
Why are queer communities often found at geographic peripheries like the waterfront? What is the connection between drag and the seaport? Join the Seaport Museum for a conversation with drag legend, Linda Simpson, who will answer these questions while illuminating the “herstory” of drag and sharing her first-hand account of the rise and evolution of […]
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 death in Manhattan.
Live ice carving, enjoy music and warm drinks, and vote on their favorite works for the “People’s Choice Award,” presented to the fan favorite. Ice sculpture competitions and exhibitions have a long history around the world but are not typically seen on a grand scale in New York City — and are often limited to artists who […]
Many in the second generation have chosen to write about their experiences as the children of Holocaust survivors. The products of these efforts take many different forms, from personal recollections to nonfiction and academic books. This program will explore the different processes 2G writers take to create their works. Dr. Irit Felsen, a clinical psychologist […]
New York's Art Deco skyscrapers have striking façades and fanciful spires, but their beauty is on the inside, too! Many Downtown buildings have mosaic masterpieces that display the opulence of the time they were built. Join us during mid-winter break to learn about the design and the history of one of New York’s most famous […]
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.
In the new book Arthur Miller: American Witness from Yale’s Jewish Lives series, distinguished theater critic John Lahr brings a unique perspective to the life of Arthur Miller, the playwright who almost singlehandedly brought twentieth century American theater to a new level of cultural sophistication. Organized around the fault lines of Miller’s life and concentrating […]
In celebration of Black History Month, join Cornelius Eady, renowned poet, musician, co-founder of Cave Canem, and former Interim Director of Poets House for a reading and talk. Recently he launched Poets House’s Open House, a weekly radio program on WBAI, with co-host Patricia Spears Jones. He is the author of several celebrated collections of […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Space is limited, registration required
Reading and discussion. The untold story of climate migration in the United States—the personal stories of those experiencing displacement, the portraits of communities being torn apart by disaster, and the implications for all of us as we confront a changing future.
Share a toast under the palm trees, while enjoying a selection of local beer from the best breweries across New York City, as the Winter Garden transforms into a Winter Biergarten. Featuring new brews on tap each week, all beer sales will benefit Brookfield Place charity partner, the GO Project.
In The Matzo Ball Diaries, professional and lay writers reveal funny, poignant, and pivotal moments that reveal the power of food to heal – or destroy. One young woman in Iran learns what plucking chickens has in common with hair removal of a new bride. A boy decides to give up certain Jewish foods to […]
Gibney, the New York City-based dance and social justice organization, presents the world premiere of Chilseong Saenamgut (Duringut): Ritual for Sickness, created by award-winning traditional and contemporary arts performer Dohee Lee, artistic director of Puri Arts. The work is a performance ritual inspired by the sacred rituals originating in the artist’s hometown of Jeju Island, […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
This annual Museum fundraiser hosted by Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc. honors George Washington and provides much needed financial support for the maintenance and preservation of Fraunces Tavern and for our robust Museum programming. This year we will honor our Distinguished Patriot awardee Mr. David M. Rubenstein
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 death in Manhattan.
Gibney, the New York City-based dance and social justice organization, presents the world premiere of Chilseong Saenamgut (Duringut): Ritual for Sickness, created by award-winning traditional and contemporary arts performer Dohee Lee, artistic director of Puri Arts. The work is a performance ritual inspired by the sacred rituals originating in the artist’s hometown of Jeju Island, […]
On this live, virtual tour we will experience the history of the four Jewish communities in Vienna’s history, starting with the first community during the Middle Ages and ending with Jewish life in present day Vienna. On our way through the city center, we will experience Judenplatz, which was once the center of Vienna’s Jewish […]
The Rosenstrasse Protest of 1943 was held against the incarceration and potential deportation of roughly 2,000 people who were arrested by the Gestapo on February 27, 1943. With their loved ones held at Rosenstraße 2-4 in Berlin, family members, many of whom were women, kept their protest going for a week until Nazi leader Joseph […]
On February 26, 1993, terrorists detonated a van loaded with explosives in the parking garage of the World Trade Center. The attack killed six people, including a pregnant woman, and injured thousands. At the time, this was the largest improvised explosive device ever ignited on American soil. To mark 30 years since the attack, Marc […]
Architects are artists and builders! Together, we’ll read Andrea Beaty’s classic Iggy Peck, Architect and learn about the process of design and using creative building materials to make stand-out buildings. Afterward, we’ll turn floor plans into our own inventive towers. This is recommended for ages 4-10, and is an in-person program.
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.
Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Space is limited, registration required
Innovations rarely come from “experts.” When it comes to improbable innovations, a legendary tech VC told Sebastian Mallaby, the future cannot be predicted, it can only be discovered. It is the nature of the venture-capital game that most attempts at discovery fail, but a very few succeed at such a scale that they more than […]
The Museum's director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of RESIDENTIAL RISING: Lower Manhattan since 9/11, which focuses on Downtown's doubled population and transformed skyline over the past twenty […]
A celebration of Lou Reed’s life, music, and meditations, and the upcoming release of The Art of the Straight Line: My Tai Chi, a collection of unpublished writings by the late musician on the technique, practice, and purpose of martial arts, as well as essays, observations, and riffs on meditation and life. The celebration falls […]
Nushu (女书), a secret language written in calligraphy shared by generations of Chinese women in their covert support of sisterhood, hope and survival, is now disappearing. Created during a time when women were not allowed to read or write, Nushu was used to communicate their pain, resistance and support with each other. Fast forward to […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
YA launch with Lizzy Mason. In a world that feels distorted by celebrity and the manipulations of social media and public opinion, Natalie and Carter need something real to hold onto. Remind Me to Hate You Later is a moving account of grief, depression, complex relationships, love, and the search for truth.
Event Description: we kindly request your presence in the "54th International Conference on Nursing & Primary Healthcare”. Exceptional in format, substance, networking, and participation, the session's focus is on "The Future of Nursing Research: Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact." It will help you better understand how to establish the right Nursing Practice and procedure with a […]
Event Description: we kindly request your presence in the "54th International Conference on Nursing & Primary Healthcare”. Exceptional in format, substance, networking, and participation, the session's focus is on "The Future of Nursing Research: Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact." It will help you better understand how to establish the right Nursing Practice and procedure with a […]
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 […]
Join historian and author Claire Bellerjeau as she introduces Elizabeth, or Liss. Enslaved on Long Island, Liss showed great agency when she risked everything to escape with a British commander during the Revolutionary War. Despite her bravery, within weeks of her escape Liss was re-enslaved in British-held Manhattan, where she interacted with Washington’s lead spy, […]
Every first Sunday starting March, China Institute Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers 1-hour open session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, have fun with age-appropriate toys and activities. This is also a great time to meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language […]
Live, virtual walking tour. Whitechapel, the old Jewish quarter of London, was a 19th and early 20th century center of London’s Jewish community. Our guide Sam, whose family has Jewish […]
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just sit back and enjoy their performance. Following the set, the stage will open for a round-robin where attendees––in-person and virtual––can sing and share their favorite […]
Celebrate women in Jewish and Yiddish music with Di Shvester: The Sisters. Two of New York’s finest vocalists, Eleanor Reissa and Cilla Owens, will perform alongside the Paul Shapiro Quartet. They will harmonize, swing, and groove saluting the rich world of Jewish women composers, lyricists, and songstresses. Reissa and Owens have interpreted this music for […]
Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
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.
Set in Civil Rights–era Harlem, this novel features shady cops and local gangsters in an entertaining and spellbinding way. Join NYPL staff for a moderated discussion.
Reading. A Bustle, LitHub, Debutiful, and NYLON Most Anticipated Book of 2023. A magnetic and unforgettable story of desire and its complexities, and a powerful reckoning with memory, loss, and […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Performance in celebration of International Women's Day from 1:00-3:00 PM. Featuring an All-Female-All-Star Band for Women's International Day! Songs by Adele, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Katy Perry, Pink, Bjork, Beyoncé, […]
Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Space is limited, registration required
Géraldine Schwarz’s riveting account of her German and French grandparents’ lives during World War II is an urgent warning against forgetting the lessons of history in the dangerous rise of far-right nationalism in Europe, the UK, and the U.S. In her book, Those Who Forget: My Family’s Story in Nazi Europe, Schwarz weaves together the […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
Throughout her lifetime, the Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid gained international fame as a designer who broke the rules. She designed distinctive and freeform museums, concert halls, and skyscrapers that gave her the nickname “Queen of the Curve.” In honor of Women’s History Month, join us for a read-along of The World is Not a Rectangle: […]
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 […]
In this special Saturday afternoon lecture, Julie Flavell will present her book The Howe Dynasty, the first biography of a British "First Family." The Howe family had as much at stake as the Washingtons and Adamses in the conflict that created the United States. Meet the men and women of the aristocratic Howe dynasty and […]
Women's History Month lecture.
A picturesque destination in southern Germany, Breisach’s Jewish heritage has been woven into the fabric of the place, nestled across the Rhine from France. From the Middle Ages until the […]
Celebrate college hoops at Brookfield Place! Show off your skills with the interactive Pop-A-Shot in the Winter Garden.
Join the Trinity Youth Chorus, alongside the Trinity Baroque Orchestra, at a special Compline by Candlelight service, for a performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. Pergolesi’s work is based on the […]
Hailed as one of the most gifted trumpeters of her generation, Ingrid Jensen leads her quartet at the 2023 opening of our Jazz at One series. To watch live, go […]
Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
Joint book launch. From Sophie Ward, the Booker Prize-longlisted author of Love and Other Thought Experiments, comes a masterful and gripping thriller about truth, silence, and the weight of the […]
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.
Showcasing leading organists from around the country, highlighting Trinity Church's celebrated three-manual Noack organ.
An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City, written by Phillip James Dodd with photography by Jonathan Wallen, is a sumptuous book on an era – roughly from the […]
For this month's Non-Fiction/Fiction conversation series Join Sarah Schulman and K.M. Soehnlein in commemorating the 30-year anniversary of ACT UP.
John Sibley Williams, Barbara Graham, and Sergio Troncoso read from their work during this month's virtual salon.
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Space is limited, registration required
The U.S. Navy SEALs who killed Osama bin Laden in his compound in Pakistan also gathered valuable intelligence on al-Qaeda. In her recently published book, The Bin Laden Papers: How the Abbottabad Raid Revealed the Truth about al-Qaeda, Its Leader and His Family, Nelly Lahoud, Associate Professor in the Department of National Security and Strategy […]
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and current research findings for better health and eating.
Featuring Trinity Church's new music orchestra, NOVUS NY, a key player on the contemporary music scene. Program: Brad Balliett Quintet (World Premiere); Valerie Coleman Selections from Portraits of Langston; Joan Tower Island Prelude; Louise Farrenc Sextet in c minor, Op. 40; Alex Temple Thick Line
With its gleaming shopping centers and refurbished row houses, today’s Harlem bears little resemblance to the neighborhood of the midcentury urban crisis. In The Roots of Urban Renaissance: Gentrification and the Struggle over Harlem, first published in 2017 by Harvard University Press, Brian D. Goldstein traces Harlem’s Second Renaissance to a surprising source: the radical […]
The Paradox Docs series features contradictory yet fascinating stories from unlikely sources. In celebration of Women’s History month, Poly Styrene: I am a Cliche (2021), directed by Celeste Bell and Paul Sng, follows a journey through the archives of punk icon and X-Ray Spex front-woman Poly Styrene. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
In this lecture, Ken Scarlett will discuss the British Southern Strategy for conquering America and extinguishing the American Revolution. He will discuss the role of a quisling in the framing of their base strategy and how those plans were completely defeated culminating with the forced British evacuation from Charleston, South Carolina (Victory Day). Ken will […]
Online screening and conversation with the director. Inspired by a true incident, Shen Yu’s debut OLD TOWN GIRLS tells a tale about how an unsustained economic boom desolates working-class communities and familial relations. Tempted by living a new life as a professional dancer in big cities, Qu Ting bid farewell to her marriage in a […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
Families are invited to join us for the ultimate obstacle course crush! Each play safe obstacle has been constructed to challenge agility, coordination, balance, speed, and endurance.
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 […]
Kick off the Seaport community’s Holi celebration in the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries. Festivities begin with author Anu Sehgal’s bi-lingual (Hindi-English) reading of her new book Kahani Rangeeli, or Colorful Story, which shares the ancient story of Holi and how it’s celebrated. Once we learn the history of Holi, children are invited to make puppets […]
Now that Junie B. Jones has been going to school for over one-and-a-half years, who better to write the book on EVERYTHING you need to know? From bus rules to band-aids, carpools to cookies, Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style. With a jillion tips, tricks and trip-ups, […]
Celebrate Holi with the Seaport Museum by joining in to create a vibrant collaborative mural inspired by the colorful pigment thrown during the annual festival. Together, we will roll up our sleeves and celebrate the colors of Holi. Participants will receive a free take-away designed and printed by Bowne & Co. to customize as a […]
Indigenous women basket weavers share the beauty of Native basketry and the significance of keeping basket traditions alive, through the different weaving traditions, materials, and stories and inspirations that go into making a basket.
Colorful and vibrant Bhangra dance lesson led by the renowned dancer, Sarina Jain, founder of Masala Bhangra. Jain will get everyone moving with Bhangra dance, an energetic traditional folk dance from Punjab. Dholi Amrit from Premier Drummers will join in to provide a soundtrack of traditional beats.
Brooklyn born novelist, poet, educator and international speaker, Ellease Ebele N. Oseye, whom Maya Angelou described as "a seer of the interior landscape," has been teaching literature of African peoples at Pace University for 48 years. She has also taught at Borough of Manhattan Community College for twenty years. Professor Oseye's novel, Let the Lion […]
Meet the winter birds of Governors Island with NYC Audubon! Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these monthly tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer this winter. The […]
The first of two live, virtual tours of the Warsaw Ghetto will focus on the lives of Jews in the city during the Nazi occupation. The Ghetto, which was established in 1940, was approximately 1.3 miles in size and was surrounded by a ten-foot-high wall. It was the largest of the Nazi-established ghettos during World […]
Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
In commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the American war in Iraq, join us for an informal and open discussion about the war through political cartoons. In addition, we can explore how concepts such as the "Turner's Frontier Thesis," "Entitlement to Greatness," "The End of History" help explain the American support for military interventionism and […]
In commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the American war in Iraq, join us for an informal and open discussion about the war through political cartoons. In addition, we can explore how concepts such as the "Turner's Frontier Thesis," "Entitlement to Greatness," "The End of History" help explain the American support for military interventionism and […]
Reading and discussion. A young woman finds herself in the crosshairs of powerful and very dangerous enemies when she travels to Cairo to uncover the truth about her brother’s mysterious death in this smart, atmospheric, and propulsive literary thriller from the acclaimed author of A Beautiful Crime and Orient
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.
The Sassoons, known as “the Rothschilds of the East,” were one of the richest families in the world during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The Baghdadi Jewish family built a vast financial and trade empire that spanned continents, became members of British Parliament, and owned some of Britain’s leading newspapers. In his new book The […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Space is limited, registration required
Featuring Trinity Church's new music orchestra, NOVUS NY, a key player on the contemporary music scene. Program: Tania Leon Mestizo; Paola Prestini, Last Hymn; David Crowell, Celestial Sphere; Christopher Cerrone, Double Happiness; Kevin Puts, And legions will rise
Join Nirav Sheth for this lively and engaging workshop. This program will include a chance to practice this technique.
Summation Dance NYC and LA and Sikora + Dance present an evening of works investigating the social structures that envelop and direct our lives.
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
In honor of Women's History Month, The Wall Street Hotel is celebrating with a live panel discussion on Friday, March 24. Join us for an inspiring conversation with diverse women across a vast array of industries who will gather to discuss being a female power player, navigating industries, and sharing challenges and triumphs alike. Enjoy […]
One night only of Danielle Diniz’s original choreography focused on appealing to every theater-goer and melding styles in order to bring back classic musical theater in a big way. By revamping, refining and rediscovering the genre for a new generation, while honoring its historic brilliance and entertainment value, Diniz finds it imperative to highlight the […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for a women-led nature walk through Rockefeller Park. The naturalists will present a unique take on environmental education and active conservation that encourages all to discover the great outdoors.
Rosie Revere is a kid engineer who uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? Join us for a read-aloud of Andrea Beaty’s Rosie Revere, Engineer, as we learn about the role of engineers and then use our own creative minds to use everyday materials to build […]
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 […]
In this program, poet David Mills will read from and reflect upon the research behind his poetry collection, Boneyarn, a book of poems about slavery in New York City. For this reading, Mr. Mills will focus on the poems about enslaved women in his collection. The collection also includes a suite of poems dedicated to […]
Hailing from a distinguished family in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, Wu Zuguang and his younger brother Wu Zuqiang are both legendary figures in Chinese art and literary circles. To learn about the extraordinary life of these two masters, the Renwen Society presents a lecture on March 25, 2003 by Mr. Y.C. Pan, nephew of the two […]
Visit some of the most important synagogues in Prague, including the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, and the Old New Synagogue, which is the oldest synagogue still in use in […]
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust bring together – for two performances only – some of the most renowned Yiddish musicians from across the globe for the American premiere of the new Yiddish theatrical concert pleytem tsuzamen (Refugees Together). A star-studded cast of master […]
Dr. Gisella Perl was a Hungarian Jewish gynecologist who was imprisoned at Auschwitz. While there, she acted to address the terrors that were visited upon women by the Nazi regime, as happened in all concentration camps. If a woman was discovered to be pregnant, she was often beaten or killed; Dr. Perl vowed to help […]
Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
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.
Delve into the events leading up to the Alhambra Decree and what happened to the Jewish community in the wake of the edict in this panel discussion. On March 31, […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Space is limited, registration required
Featuring Trinity Church's new music orchestra, NOVUS NY, a key player on the contemporary music scene. Program: Arnold Schoenberg, Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4; Jessica Meyer, In the Waves (New York Premiere); Missy Mazzoli, Dark with Excessive Bright
Under the code name “the Ayalon Institute,” a group of teenagers from the Hatzofim Aleph Scout movement and members of the Haganah built an underground munitions factory in 1947 that secretly manufactured and then smuggled ammunition needed during Israel’s War of Independence. Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, the documentary, Code Name: Ayalon, explores for the […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
Architects around the world have built some pretty unbelievable structures, but even more have gone unbuilt! In this April Fools’ Day program inspired by the book Never Built New York, we will look at some unbuilt dreams for New York City, then kids will have the opportunity to create their own unique skyscrapers. Recommended for […]
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 […]
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the […]
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Every first Sunday starting March, China Institute Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers 1-hour open session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, have fun with age-appropriate toys and activities. This is also a great time to meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language […]
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just sit back and enjoy their performance. Following the set, the stage will open for a round-robin where attendees––in-person and virtual––can sing and share their favorite […]
In person and livestreamed. The Diary of Anne Frank, which debuted on Broadway in 1955 and then later toured the country, was one of the most influential plays of the 20th century. A life-changing experience for many of those who saw it, the play introduced millions of Americans to the Holocaust and its victims. But […]
The Choir at Trinity Wall Street, Downtown Voices, and NOVUS NY will mark the final concert of the Lenten season with a performance of Last Words, a Passion Sunday concert. Last Words selections, inspired by the seven last words of Christ on the cross, will feature works by Jane Hawes, Michael John Trotta, Richard Burchard, […]
Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
Lecture. Between 1776 and 1783, Great Britain hired more than thirty thousand German soldiers to fight in its war against the American rebels. Collectively known as Hessians, the soldiers and accompanying civilians, including hundreds of women and children, spent extended periods of time in locations as dispersed and varied as Canada in the North and […]
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.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted many industries around the world—banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, automotive, medical technology, manufacturing and retail. But it has only just begun its odyssey toward cheaper, better and faster predictions that drive strategic business decisions. When prediction is taken to the max, industries transform, and with such transformation comes disruption. What is […]
Livestreamed. Thirty-five years after this landmark of urban history – originally titled We're Still Here in a 1986 first edition – Jill Jonnes continues to chronicle the rise, fall, rebirth, and ongoing revival of the South Bronx. The once-thriving New York City borough, ravaged in the 1970s and ’80s by disinvestment and fires, then heroically […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Lecture. China’s growth over the past four decades has positioned state capitalism as a durable foil to the orthodoxy of free markets, to the confusion of many in the West. How are capitalism and entrepreneurship practiced in Xi’s “China Model”? How much of the Chinese economic miracle could be credited to Maoist ideology? What implications […]
Open house will feature a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. You’ll get to see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that will showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, this letterpress print shop […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
First-ever public egg hunt on Governors Island this spring! 10,000 wooden painted eggs will be hidden throughout the Island’s 120 acres of open space, with Island-specific prizes and giveaways for the most hard-boiled egg hunters. This new event includes several levels of egg hunts tailored to specific age groups, along with an Island-wide scavenger hunt […]
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 […]
Bring the kids for a traditional egg hunt in the neighborhood. Follow the hunt with more fun including Easter bunny selfies, thanks to the Seaport partners at Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents. Kids are invited to join three art projects—making spring flowers, bunny hats and tie-dye paper eggs—and pull up a seat at a […]
Scavenger hunt aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. To mark the season and commemorate Wavertree’s intercontinental crossings, this scavenger hunt challenges people of all ages to find illustrations of flowers hidden throughout the decks of this historical three-masted cargo ship. The flowers we’ll be searching for are illustrations of blossoms from countries Wavertree visited in […]
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Founded in 1420, the Forbidden City in Beijing had served as the center of Chinese royal power for five centuries. Following the collapse of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, the imperial complex had been turned into the Palace Museum in 1925. In recognition of the role it has played, The 178-acre (72-hectare) compound with its […]
On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern Syria and southern Turkey, killing over 49,000 and displacing millions. The government’s response exposed pitfalls in Turkey’s political system and the state of the country in the lead-up to the May 2023 election. As Turkey is gearing up to celebrate the centennial of the modern […]
Join BPCA naturalists to learn more about The New York State Birding Trail which highlights world-class birding opportunities across the state. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and […]
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.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Children ages 6-10 are invited to play in pop-up clinics on select days during spring break. Join BPC coaches for skill sessions ending in scrimmages. Open to all experience levels. Tuesday, speedball; Wednesday, flag football; Thursday, kickball.
Abdul Ali, Hananah Zaheer and Rosalia Scalia read from their work during this month's virtual salon.
Known worldwide as a symbol of New York City, the Empire State Building turns 92 on May 1st! Join us for a Spring Break Family Program to celebrate an early happy birthday for the supertall skyscraper and learn about the construction of the once world’s tallest building. Afterward, we’ll use our creativity to design our […]
In the summer of 1781, after spying on the British troops in Manhattan for six weeks, General Washington and General Rochambeau made a critical decision. They would not attack the British in New York but instead would take their troops across the Hudson River and march to Yorktown, Virginia to confront General Cornwallis’ army in […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
In Our Shoes: On Being a Young Black Woman in Not-So "Post-Racial" America is a memoir in essays about young Black women and the stereotypes and preconceived notions they are expected to live up to, examined through the lens of Brianna Holt’s lived experience and pop culture to help readers unlearn their biases and expand […]
Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and current research findings for better health and eating.
The Paradox Docs series features contradictory yet fascinating stories from unlikely sources. Daguerréotypes (1976), directed by Agnès Varda, is a portrait of the stores and shopkeepers of the Rue Daguerre in Paris. Between the everyday rituals of their work, they talk of their lives, relationships, and dreams. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion […]
Inspired by the adventurous spirit of The NYRB Classics series, NYRB Poets features the work of poets from around the world, classical and modern, ancient and contemporary, in elegant, pocket-size editions. We’re celebrating their 10th anniversary by highlighting the many works of poetry in translation published by NYRB Poets. We will be joined by some […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of […]
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 […]
So much science, so little time. . . Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately, there are way too many to […]
Join BPCA naturalists to learn more about The New York State Birding Trail which highlights world-class birding opportunities across the state. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and […]
Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban […]
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 […]
Showcasing leading organists from around the country, highlighting Trinity Church's celebrated three-manual Noack organ.
Join us for a cooking demonstration and talk on the wonders of locally sourced honey. A chef-instructor from the Institute of Culinary Education will offer a small taste and share […]
The second of two tours of the Warsaw Ghetto commemorates the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. On this live, virtual walking tour, we will delve […]
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
The 80th anniversary of the beginning of the momentous Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is on April 19th this year. In this talk, Dr. Zachary Mazur will reflect on the Warsaw Ghetto […]
In May 1923, when Shanghai publisher and Chicago Tribune reporter John Benjamin Powell bought a first-class ticket for the Peking Express, he pictured an idyllic overnight journey on a brand-new […]
Featuring Trinity Church's new music orchestra, NOVUS NY, a key player on the contemporary music scene.
Thursday, April 20 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6 River Terrace, NY, NY 10280 - Nutrition Tips with Brian Fahey, RD -Overnight Oats Tasting and Demonstration -Balance Test & Spine […]
In person and livestreamed. The story of the Holocaust continues far past liberation. Those born in the generations that followed especially feel the deep and resounding imprint in all aspects […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of […]
What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore […]
This free day-long celebration of all things ecological will feature environmental education activities for all ages, guided tours of the Island’s climate-resilient landscapes and unique Urban Farm, a bird walk […]
This Earth Day, we highlight environmentally-conscious green buildings in New York and around the world! After discussing green building guidelines in the U.S., we’ll look at architecture abroad that takes […]
American history comes alive on the streets where it happened in historic locations critical to the lives and partnership of Alexander Hamilton and George Washington! Relive the first reading of […]
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 […]
Blueberries, chokeberries, cranberries, huckleberries—berries of all kinds are an important part of Indigenous food traditions. Join the museum in a springtime celebration that includes storytelling, films, and educational demonstrations about […]
Jewelry. Art. Baked goods and local vintage. Home goods. Live DJs.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Screenwriter Lu Wei, often referred to as “China’s top screenwriter,” is the mastermind behind the initial drafts and storylines of some of the most iconic films in Chinese cinema, including […]
In person and livestreamed. Bear witness to the unique performance of Witness Theater, which is the culmination of seven months of heartfelt collaboration between five Holocaust survivors who have shared […]