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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. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.

    Free
  • Chef Talk: Institute of Culinary Education

    Learn how to make fall flavored quick breads with Vicki Wells, chef-instructor from the Institute of Culinary Education. Try a sample and get some tips and tricks on making your own at home.

    Free
  • Michael Cunningham presents Day: A Novel

    Book reading and conversation. Night of music, drinks, and conversation to celebrate the publication of a “quietly stunning” (Ocean Vuong) exploration of love and loss, the struggles and limitations of […]

  • The Future Direction of China’s Economy

    Amidst declining net trade and foreign direct investment (FDI), a deceleration in infrastructure and capital investment, and persistently low consumer confidence levels, the question arises: What will fuel China’s future […]

    $10
  • Spring Awakening

    First performed under heavy censorship in Germany in 1906, Spring Awakening closed after one night in New York in 1917 amid public outrage and charges of obscenity. The play’s content […]

    $15
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Wayzgoose Holiday Kick Off

    Step into the Seaport Museum’s 19th century-style letterpress printing shop Bowne & Co. to kick off the holiday season at our annual Wayzgoose—a 500-year-old printers’ tradition celebrating the changing of […]

    Free
  • Noirvember Movie Night

    Every November, movie fans go deep on film noir for “Noirvember.” Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings. Tonight: Murder by Contract (1958, Irving Lerner). In search of a high-paying job, Claude decides to forgo his life as a law-abiding citizen to become a contract killer faced with unexpected challenges.

    Free
  • NOVUS NY Renewal: Transcendence

    Trinity Church

    NOVUS NY presents Quartet for the End of Time, written by French composer Olivier Messiaen while he was interned as a German prisoner of war in 1940. Pulitzer Prize winner […]

    Free
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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.

    Free
  • Friday Art Talk: David Hammons

    Join art historian and lecturer Sylvia Laudien-Meo for an illustrated presentation via Zoom in a group setting. Today, learn about David Hammons. Since the 1960’s Hammons’ art explores and protests complexities of life and its impact on African Americans. Often depicting pop culture iconography and including found objects, he resists the limitations of galleries in […]

    Free
  • China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

    An evening of traditional Chinese music and calligraphy. No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be provided onsite. Join like-minded friends to enjoy wine and […]

    $10
  • Gingerbread City

    More than 50 architects and designers are involved in The Gingerbread City®’s creation, which will feature its own skyline of ginger buildings, moving trains, and twirling parts that will wow […]

    $85
  • Architecture for Animals

    Animals are skillful architects—from beehives to birds’ nests, animals create spaces best fit for their needs. But now, they’re moving into the big city! We will dive into the relationship […]

    Free
  • George Washington’s New York Walking Tour

    Join licensed tour guide Bruce Racond to visit the New York City that George Washington would have known from 1776 to 1790! This walking tour explores the people and places […]

    $30
  • Mandible: Beatbox Champion

    Mark Martin (aka Mandible: Beatbox Champion) is a mixed vocal artist specializing in beatboxing and creative storytelling.

    Free
  • New York’s Culper Spy Ring

    In this presentation, historian and author Bill Bleyer will illuminate the true tale of the Culper Spy Ring, a covert operation that provided critical support to George Washington's Continental Army […]

    Free
  • Naomi Greene

    French-American harpist Naomi Greene marries elements of indie pop and electro folk with grace and vulnerability.

    Free
  • George Washington’s New York Walking Tour

    Join licensed tour guide Bruce Racond to visit the New York City that George Washington would have known from 1776 to 1790! This walking tour explores the people and places […]

    $30
  • Creative Writing

    Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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.

    Free
  • 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. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.

    Free
  • Concrete Solutions: Residential High-Rises in Chicago

    The most famous residential structures of postwar Chicago are still Mies van der Rohe’s 860-880 Lake Shore Drive with the modernist expression of their steel skeleton. But Mies also designed […]

    Free
  • Luminaries

    Brookfield Place

    Mesmerizing display of colorful lanterns in the Winter Garden.

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Native American Heritage Day: Akwesasne Women Singers

    The Akwesasne Women Singers are a group of young women, mothers, aunties, and grandmothers who came together to form a singing society. The group joins the museum on Native American […]

    Free
  • BPC Gift Drop Off

    When parents cannot provide Christmas gifts to their children, Stockings With Care collects, organizes and delivers gifts to families, so no child is left out. You may drop off unwrapped gifts to our collection box located in the lobby or at the Holiday Lights celebration on 12/7.

    Free
  • Seaport Museum Book Club

    In partnership with McNally Jackson Books—located at 4 Fulton Street, just a few doors down from the Museum entrance—Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed […]

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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.

    Free
  • BPC Book Club

    Book club discussion. Book for this month: Tracks by Louise Erdrich.

    Free
  • 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. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.

    Free
  • Holiday Tree Lighting

    Witness the annual tree lighting ceremony on the cobblestone streets, and pop into the Museum’s introduction galleries for some seasonal delight. Families and visitors of all ages are encouraged to […]

    Free
  • Holiday Tree Lighting

    Live performances, a chorus and drum line, cookie-decorating session at Gingerbread City, and an appearance by Santa. Hester Street Fair vendors will have gifts for sale, and the South Street Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries are open for extended hours, to 8pm.

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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.

    Free
  • Friday Art Talk:Contemporary Visions of African American Culture in Public Art

    Public art in New York reflects cultural growth and changing global dynamics. Advances in social awareness, human rights, travel, and education are expanding views and inclusiveness in the art world. As political and civil equality has become a right not a priviledge, more artists of color are commissioned to create art in public places of […]

    Free
  • Curator’s Tour of Sky Marks/Landmarks

    The Museum's director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS, which focuses on all the structures in New York designated as individual Landmarks that are […]

    Free
  • Gibney Presents: YY Dance Company

    Internationally recognized choreographer/performer Yue Yin brings two signature works that have rarely been seen by New York City audiences. Born from a lingering sense of isolation that followed the Covid-19 […]

    $27.50
  • Native Art Market

    Art by award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from the Western Hemisphere is featured in the museum's annual Native Art Market. Items for sale include both traditional and contemporary beadwork, jewelry, […]

  • Up Goes the Skyscraper

    Constructing a skyscraper from foundation to spire requires years of planning and lots of hard work! Let’s learn about all the steps by reading Gail Gibbons’ Up Goes the Skyscraper! […]

    Free
  • The Bruces

    Husband and wife team Morley and Chris Bruce aka The Bruces offer songs from their debut Family/Children’s album, Story of the Sky by The Bruces & Friends. The collection is […]

    Free
  • Open Studios

    Governors Island

    Con­nect with Low­er Man­hat­tan Cul­tur­al Coun­cil (LMCC)‘s Arts Cen­ter artists-in-res­i­dence at Open Stu­dios! Vis­it artists in their stu­dios, where they will share their prac­tice, works-in-progress and time-based pre­sen­ta­tions through­out the […]

    Free
  • All Hands on Deck Film Screening

    Documentary film “All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World.” At this event, you'll become part of the captivating journey of a […]

    Free
  • Twinkle, Twinkle Holiday Stars

    Create twinkling holiday stars and shimmering snowflakes. Kids can design festive 5- and 6-sided stars using brilliant, textured materials, plus they can embellish pre-punched snowflakes, or cut their own lacy […]

  • Hot for Fire Cider

    Governors Island

    Home fer­men­ta­tion? Yes, please! At this work­shop, host­ed by Earth Mat­ter NY, par­tic­i­pants will com­bine ​“hot” ingre­di­ents (gin­ger, pep­pers, horse­rad­ish) with apple cider vine­gar and raw hon­ey to make Fire […]

    $18
  • Rebecca Day at the Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Calling fans of the American Girl dolls of all ages! We are celebrating with a full day of fun inspired by the story of Rebecca Rubin, a young Jewish girl […]

    $10
  • Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    South Street Seaport Museum

    Join the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a […]

    Free
  • NOVUS NY Renewal: The Sound of a New World

    Trinity Church

    Sandbox Percussion and NOVUS NY present a third Renewal concert, featuring Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al and pieces inspired by Richard Powers’s powerful novel on activism, resistance, and the natural world— The […]

    Free
  • Creative Writing

    Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.

    Free
  • A Night of Travel Storytelling

    Join contributors from Stranger's Guide, a travel publication that explores the power of place-based journalism to break down stereotypes and foster global citizenship, for a night of storytelling centered around […]

  • Adult Zumba

    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.

    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
  • Holiday Harmonies

    Brookfield Place

    Talented musicians perform a variety of seasonal favorites

    Free
  • Yi Zhou and Yimin Miao

    China Institute proudly presents music performances led by acclaimed Pipa/Qin soloist Yi Zhou and Woodwind virtuoso Yimin Miao.

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Female Gaze: Peng Wei’s Feminine Space

    Immersive exploration into the captivating world of Peng Wei, an artist renowned for her unique approach to representing the diversity of female perspectives. This lecture is a key part of […]

    $10
  • Fresh Prints

    This 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 […]

    Free
  • Holiday Lights

    Rockefeller Park

    Kick-off the holiday season and celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at Rockefeller Park. Observe the lighting of the Battery Park City Menorah and help count down the illumination of […]

    Free
  • Unconventional Wisdom

    On December 7, at 7pm, Trinity and TENET Vocal Artists present Unconventional Wisdom in St. Paul's Chapel. This concert celebrates music from 17th century Italian nuns and features women from […]

    Free
  • Dance Space

    Dance performance. Check website for times.

    $15
  • Is It Thursday Yet?

    Opening night of a stunning tapestry of dance, live music and home video footage that invites you into the unique complexities of dancer and choreographer Jenn Freeman’s life following her […]

  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • Morgan & Enzo’s Batshit Book Club

    Are you too hardcore for the current state of American letters? The tragic truth is that most new books seem afraid to shock, experiment, offend, get weird. Is there still […]

  • Winter Sculpture Exhibit

    Opening day of an out­door sculp­tur­al instal­la­tion fea­tur­ing work by Den­nis Red­moon Dar­k­eem, Zaq Lands­berg, Dario Mohr, Miguel Otero Fuentes, Kevin Quiles Bonil­la, Luke Schu­mach­er, Dianne Smith, Cody Umans, and […]

    Free
  • Winter Wonderland Gingerbread Houses and Pop-Up Cards

    Create a winter wonderland featuring 3-D paper gingerbread houses. Kids can "bedazzle" standalone houses (also known as cottages), then showcase their fairy tale visions in tabletop tableaus with faux snow, […]

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the […]

    $40
  • Retro Baby

    Retro Baby is a 4-piece bundle of glitter & dynamite with one rule: sing along, if you know it! New Yorkers, Paige Siegwardt, Ryan Nicholls, Becca Andrews and Devon Perry […]

    Free
  • The March

    What happens when we dance together? And what happens when we don’t? An evening of contemporary dance in three parts, presented in-the-round. Created by an intergenerational trio of acclaimed choreographers, […]

  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

    Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.

  • Hanukka Celebration

    Live music featuring Zisl Slepovitch’s Klezmer Ensemble, art-making, photo ops and festive offerings for everyone to enjoy.

    Free
  • Jazz Icons: Ron Carter Trio

    Trinity Church

    Join the Ron Carter Trio, featuring Russell Malone and Donald Vega for a Jazz Icons concert on December 10, at 3pm in Trinity Church. Ron Carter is one of the […]

    Free
  • Creative Writing

    Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    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
  • Holiday Harmonies

    Brookfield Place

    Talented musicians perform a variety of seasonal favorites

    Free
  • Understanding Urban Warfare

    As Israel continues its war against Hamas in Gaza, the challenges of conducting a military operation in one of the most densely populated areas in the world have become clear. […]

    Free
  • Handel’s Messiah

    Trinity Church

    First presented by the church in 1770. Deemed by The New York Times as "transcendent and awe-inspiring," Trinity’s unique Messiah is performed in a sacred space, on period instruments, with […]

    Free
  • Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices

    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 […]

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • Chelsea Starbuck Smith & Adam Rothenberg

    Acclaimed as a violinist of “compelling presence, fearless attack, and technical aplomb and bravado” (New London’s The Day), Chelsea Starbuck Smith is known for her infectious enthusiasm for the violin. […]

    Free
  • Julieta Eugenio Trio

    Julieta Eugenio is an Argentinian Saxophonist based in New York City. Since obtaining her Jazz Masters Degree from Queens College, she has blazed a trail in the industry and worked […]

    $40
  • Excerpts from the Nutcracker

    The students of Cobble Hill Ballet perform a magical version of The Nutcracker. From toy soldiers and The Sugar plum Fairy, an Arabian princess, waltzing flowers, and much more! Clara […]

    $15
  • Santa’s New Ride

    Santa’s reindeer need a rest and he needs to figure out a new way to get around the city before Christmas Eve! In this program, kids will compare modes of […]

    Free
  • Squala Orphan and Hetep BarBoy

    Father and son duo celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Hetep BarBoy is an 8 year old MC from Brooklyn who studied at Universityofthestreets.net in the Bronx when his […]

    Free
  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the […]

    $40
  • Jenni Muldaur & Teddy Thompson

    The great country duets of the 60s and 70s are an American treasure. British singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson and New York folk-rock artist Jenni Muldaur both grew up decades and hundreds […]

    Free
  • From Darkness to Light: A Family Sand Art Performance

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Families are invited to a unique visual and auditory experience, inspired by the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s new exhibit Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark. Ukrainian-Jewish sand artist and singer […]

    $10
  • Sing, Choirs of Angels: Holiday Concert and Sing-Along

    Trinity Church

    Holiday extravaganza full of Christmas carols and other festive songs. The program will include sing-along Christmas carols and other festive works featuring the combined vocal power of all of Trinity's […]

    Free
  • Creative Writing

    Walk & writing session led by poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Registration required.

    Free
  • Walter Isaacson

    Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs, shares the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our time—a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world […]

  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    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
  • Holiday Harmonies

    Brookfield Place

    Talented musicians perform a variety of seasonal favorites

    Free
  • Circle Songs: Anthony Roth Costanzo and Friends

    Grammy® Award-winning countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo brings his singular voice and unmistakable flare to PAC NYC, in collaboration with musicians from acclaimed orchestral collective The Knights, conducted by Eric Jacobsen.

  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen featuring Peter Riegert

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Person Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are especially engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but something they care about. Guests talk about one person, one place, and one thing with particular meaning to them. This installment will feature a conversation between host Randy Cohen and actor […]

    Free
  • Circle Songs: Toshi Regan

    Toshi has been described as “one helluva rock’n’roller-coaster ride” by Vibe magazine and as “a one-woman celebration of all that’s dynamic, progressive and uplifting in American music” by Pop Matters.

  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • A Ceremony of Carols

    A beloved holiday tradition, Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols will be performed by the Trinity Youth Chorus with Melissa Attebury, director.

    Free
  • Circle Songs: Time for Three

    Bonded by an uncommon blend of instruments and vocals, Charles Yang (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass), bring their charismatic and energetic performance style to PAC NYC for the third evening of our Winter Solstice Concert Series. To experience Time For Three live is to hear the various eras, styles, and traditions […]

  • Circle Songs: Orfeh and Andy Karl

    She has a “powerhouse voice” (The New York Times). He is “a theater world heartthrob” (The New York Times). Together, Orfeh and Andy Karl have had an impressively long run as one of Broadway’s best couples. They co-starred in Legally Blonde, which garnered Orfeh a Tony® nomination. Karl earned his own Tony nods for Rocky, […]

  • Recycle Your Tree

    Help Battery Park City stay green this holiday season! Please deposit your tree without decorations on the curb. Park Operations will pick up trees until Jan 26. Trees are chipped […]

    Free
  • Kwanzaa Celebration

    Libation, drumming, performances, crafts, videos.

    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
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • C.T. Hsia: A Legacy Explored – Unveiling the Correspondence and Academic Odyssey

    Lecture on the 10th anniversary of the passing of the esteemed Columbia University professor, C.T. Hsia (夏志清), with a special lecture by distinguished scholar Prof. Ji Jin of Suzhou University. This lecture will delve into the life and contributions of Prof. C.T. Hsia, a literary critic whose profound impact on the study of modern Chinese […]

  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    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
  • Echoes of Resilience: Anna’s Jewish Amsterdam

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Livestream walking tour of Jewish Amsterdam, led by Anna, a guide whose life journey embodies resilience in the face of adversity. Anna will share insights and reflections through which we […]

    $25
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Gamma Vibes

    Gamma Vibes is a New York-based DJ, vibraphonist, and electronic producer.

    Free
  • Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival

    An international festival celebrating the multitude of street dance movements emerging from New York City and beyond, featuring legendary DJs, epic battles, and concert dance premieres. Motion/Matter brings together an intergenerational intersection of today’s hottest artists, dancers, and choreographers to share the awe-inspiring talent that has evolved into a global phenomenon.

  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • Augie Bello

    In 2018, soon after starting college at The New School for Jazz, Bello began to post videos of his music to Instagram. Since then, he has grown a following of over 800k people who are eager to hear his original music. In 2023, Bello released his debut EP Augie which received over 1 million streams.

    Free
  • Kids Breaking League

    Part of Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival. Kids Breaking League is a community of coaches, parents, enthusiasts and leaders who are guiding today’s youth to become leaders and members of this global community known as “Breaking”.

    Free
  • Stéphane San Juan

    Stéphane San Juan is a French drummer, singer, and composer who seamlessly blends Samba, Jazz, and Afro-Brazilian styles.

    Free
  • Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

    South Street Seaport Museum

    Join the lively chantey experience either in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries or virtually via Zoom, allowing you to join from anywhere. Each sing will be hosted by a local artist who will lead the sea-song sing-along, featuring a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are encouraged to sing along with […]

    Free
  • Fighting Hate in Billings, Montana

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    In 1993, Billings, Montana was impacted by antisemitism and racism when white supremacists moved to the town. On the evening of December 2, 1993, someone threw a brick through the window of a 5-year-old Jewish boy, Isaac Schnitzer, who was displaying a menorah. After the Schitzer home was vandalized, and inspired by the story of […]

    $10
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    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
  • 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
  • YA Launch for Lunar New Year Love Story

    Join author Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints) and illustrator LeUyen Pham (Princess in Black, Real Friends) to celebrate the launch of Lunar New Year Love Story.

  • Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China’s Forbidden City

    In the early 1930’s, an all-out war between China and Japan was about to break out. To protect the vast imperial art collections that contained a million pieces of art—exquisite paintings on silk, vanishingly rare Ming porcelain, and the extraordinary Stone Drums of Qin, which were adorned with 2,500-year-old inscriptions of crucial cultural significance, the […]

    Free
  • Residential High-Rises in NYC: Past, Present, and Future

    Over 35 years of practice, David West has spearheaded the design of over 150 multifamily projects. His talk will cover the history of residential high-rise design from the postwar years, explaining developments such as the significance of reinforced flat-plate construction and the impact of zoning and regulatory environments on housing production.

    Free
  • Pioneers of Public Art, New York in the 1980s and 90s

    An extraordinary evening with artists Mary Miss, Ned Smyth, and RM Fischer who transformed Manhattan’s downtown riverfront and the emerging neighborhood built on landfill, Battery Park City, into an internationally renowned public art collection and destination. A conversation with the influential artists follows the premier of documentary shorts about their work: Smyth’s Upper Room, Miss’ […]

    Free
  • Why Surrealism Matters

    Mark Polizzotti presents Why Surrealism Matters, in conversation with Sasha Frere-Jones. An elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why it continues to resonate.

  • Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices

    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 […]

    Free
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Duro

    Raised in Chicago, based in Brooklyn, Saeed Durojaiye (@yungduro) is a self-described ‘music nerd’.

    Free
  • Landmarks Old & New

    Our landmarks are our history and heritage, but that doesn’t mean they’re frozen in time! Join us for a tour of our exhibition SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS during its final days. Kids will learn about the landmarking process and how landmarks change and adapt over time. Then, they’ll work together to make appropriate changes to […]

    Free
  • Roundz Of Flame

    Part of Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival. Roundz Of Flame is a Dance Platform for dancers of all styles and cultures to unite and share their beautiful differences in the dance world.

    Free
  • Hervé Coeur

    Hervé Coeur has connected and made lasting impressions on audiences in the United States, the United Nations, India, and throughout Europe. His music is vibrant and engaging, transcending the alternative music movement with a mix-cultural sensibility.

    Free
  • Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

    Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.

  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the […]

    $40
  • Monthly Service Day

    Governors Island

    Help to grow milk­weed, a native peren­ni­al, from seed along­side the team respon­si­ble for stew­ard­ing the Island’s land­scapes. Lend a hand while learn­ing about native plant prop­a­ga­tion and eco­log­i­cal gardening. […]

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • Cynthia Zarin presents Inverno

    Cynthia Zarin presents Inverno, in conversation with Judith Thurman. A daring, heartbreaking novel, Inverno is the book that J. D. Salinger’s Franny Glass might have written a few decades into […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Peter X

    Peter X is a Brooklyn based DJ and the curator behind Oscillate. His sound deftly blends together a number of genres from disco to minimal, capturing audiences and keeping them […]

    Free
  • Australian New Wave: Mad Max

    This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. In Mad Max, (1979, George Miller) a near future Australia on the edge of collapse, […]

    Free
  • Jon Lampley

    Jon Lampley has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting multi-instrumentalists in the world. While best known for his soulful playing on trumpet and sousaphone, he’s also a […]

    Free
  • Bombazo Dance Co.

    Bombazo Dance Co. is New York’s leading Bomba Dance Company. Their mission is to educate, perform, and advocate for Puerto Rico’s African roots and their connection to the African, Latine, […]

    Free
  • From Sailing Ships to Spaceships

    For centuries, humans have gazed at the stars in search of answers. Mariners, too, have looked skyward, utilizing the stars for navigation across our vast oceans. Join the Seaport Museum […]

    Free
  • Rogê

    Rogê is considered to be a principal part of the Brazilian popular music scene revival (MPB).

    Free
  • Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

    Winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. This entertaining tour tells the scandalous, dubious, and sinister tales lurking in the […]

    $40
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • BPC Book Club

    Today's discussion: The Giver by Lois Lowry

    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
  • 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
  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Monolithic

    Monolithic is the pseudonym of Jun Torii, a Brooklyn-based music producer and DJ originally from Japan.

    Free
  • Eva’s Promise

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    Directed by the Emmy Award winning documentarian Steve McCarthy, Eva’s Promise tells the story of Eva, who promised her brother, Heinz Geiringer, that she would retrieve his paintings and poetry, […]

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • Keepsakes: Greece

    Co-presented with the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, join us for a Saturday Family Workshop highlighting Greece. Create a keepsake to take home plus live performances and […]

    Free
  • The ABCs of Architecture

    A is for arch, B is for beam, C is for column… In this fun and educational program, kids of all ages will not only learn the alphabet, but also […]

    Free
  • NY | Winter Blast: A Family Day of Native Games

    arm up on a cold winter’s day playing Native games from across the Western Hemisphere. Join Amanda Attla (Athabascan Yup’ik), a coach and judge for the World Eskimo Indian Olympics, […]

    Free
  • Print Your Own Stationery

    Immersive 3-hour program, from 12–3pm, where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish.

    Free
  • Sofia Rei and Jorge Roeder

    Deep from the corners of the Pan-American repertoire, Argentine vocalist Sofia Rei and Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder delve into the hidden gems of the lore.

    Free
  • A Community Reading of “Night”

    Museum of Jewish Heritage

    This year, for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Museum will host a community reading of Elie Wiesel’s seminal memoir Night. The book will be read in its entirety throughout the […]

    Free
  • 2024 Annual Art Exhibition Opening Reception

    Enjoy the inspired work created by participants at BPCA’s art programs. Meet fellow artists and the artists/educators who lead the programs, and learn about upcoming art programs and events in […]

    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
  • 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
  • The Following Evening

    The Following Evening is an intimate portrait of two artists creating what may be their final performance together, set against the landscape of New York, a city of perpetual loss […]

  • Upcoming Event: Hudson Eats Piano Bar at Brookfield Place

    Brookfield Place

    Event Name: Hudson Eats Piano Bar Event Date & Hours: Thursdays, April 27th – May 25, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Hudson Eats, 2nd Level of Brookfield Place Participation: FREE […]

    Free
  • Sabrout

    Sabrout loves to gather bits of himself together and display them through DJing. This relationship with music is not merely transcendent, but fully embodied. He’s equally likely to play Spencer […]

    Free
  • Tai Chi

    Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.

    Free
  • Adult Zumba

    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 […]

    Free
  • The Birth of New York City’s Municipal Government

    Zoom presentation. On February 2nd, 1653 the States General in The Hague and the Dutch West India Company issued a charter officially establishing a government structure like those existing in […]

    Free
  • Lila Bloom

    Lila Bloom is a born and raised New Yorker. With musical influences from Ella Fitzgerald to Bjork, and Radiohead to Madison Cunningham, Lila explores grief, awe, and surrender through her […]

    Free
  • Between Two Knees

    Coming to PAC NYC following acclaimed runs at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theatre, McCarter Theater and Seattle Rep, this play centers on one family’s story of love, loss, and […]