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 Jaleeca R. Yancy.
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, fir trees, and woodland animals. Kids can also make brilliant, and surprising, pop-up cards they can mail or hand-deliver to family and friends for the […]
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 cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the […]
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 deliver blow-after-blow of your favorite 80s/90s/2000s hits. They live to jam on the tastiest top hits – homemade musical snacks made with love and delivered […]
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, Tendayi Kuumba (recently seen in David Byrne’s American Utopia and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf), Big Dance Theater co-founder […]
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
Live music featuring Zisl Slepovitch’s Klezmer Ensemble, art-making, photo ops and festive offerings for everyone to enjoy.
Latkes. Hot cocoa. Live music, arts and crafts and a six-foot-tall chocolate Menorah.
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 most prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,500 albums to his name.
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.
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
In The Last Ships from Hamburg: Business, Rivalry, and the Race to Save Russia’s Jews on the Eve of World War I, bestselling historian Steven Ujifusa tells the largely forgotten, colorful story of three remarkable businessmen who, driven by very different motives, made much of this immigration possible and forever changed the fate of millions. […]
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. To help us understand the characteristics and complexity of this conflict, we are joined by Col. Liam Collins (ret.), former Director of the Combating Terrorism […]
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 soloists from The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Featuring The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; Ryan Brandau, guest conductor. Ticketed.
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. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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.
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. Pianist, conductor, and music director Adam Rothenberg is a versatile young artist who has performed throughout North America and Europe in a wide array of […]
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 alongside the finest jazz musicians across the globe. In April 2017, Julieta won the International Women in Jazz competition as a member of the SIJ […]
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 is swept up in a most beautiful festive ballet! A perfect performance for children and adults alike to enjoy this holiday season. Check website for […]
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 transportation in New York- buses, subways, and electric cars. Together, we’ll learn about carbon footprint, environmental impact, and efficiency of each transportation method. Then, kids […]
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 father, Squala Orphan, was teaching a Hip Hop Culture learning program for the youth. BarBoy embodied the art, becoming the world’s youngest MC. Now father […]
Video premiere, lecture, and reception. The Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, part of the Dabao’en Temple 大报恩寺 (also known as “the Great Bao’en Monastery”), was considered one of the seven medieval wonders of the world. Destroyed by rebels in the 19th century, a full-size replica of the tower exists today in Nanjing.
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 cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the […]
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 of miles from when and where these songs were recorded. Yet the poetry in the great country duets spoke to them. Now, Teddy and Jenni […]
Lecture on the literary achievements of Kenneth Pai (白先勇), one of the most influential contemporary Chinese American writers whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Professor Liu Jun of Nanjing University, a distinguished scholar with extensive expertise in Chinese literature, will lead this insightful exploration. Kenneth Pai, renowned for his […]
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 Zhenya Lopatnik will take families on a breathtaking visual journey, sharing the story of how Denmark saved around 7,500 Jewish people during the Holocaust. The […]
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 vocal ensembles: The Choir of Trinity Church Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, St. Paul's Chapel Choir, and Downtown Voices, joined by NOVUS NY Brass, […]
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.
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 into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk, attended […]
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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 […]
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.
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.
A beloved holiday tradition, Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols will be performed by the Trinity Youth Chorus with Melissa Attebury, director.
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 […]
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, […]
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 and used for mulch in the parks of Battery Park City.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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 […]
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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 can view the city’s Jewish heritage. Explore the poignant Waterlooplein, once the heart of Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter. As Anna guides us through these historic streets, […]
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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.
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 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.
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”.
Stéphane San Juan is a French drummer, singer, and composer who seamlessly blends Samba, Jazz, and Afro-Brazilian styles.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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’ […]
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.
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. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
Raised in Chicago, based in Brooklyn, Saeed Durojaiye (@yungduro) is a self-described ‘music nerd’.
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 […]
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.
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.
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
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 cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the […]
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. This project involves filling quart pots with potting medium, placing milkweed seeds into pots, and staging plant trays for winter stratification. No gardening experience is […]
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.
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 her adulthood.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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 moving all night long.
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, a vengeful policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings.
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 vocalist and songwriter. Lampley is a co-founder of the genre-bending band Huntertones and you can see him every weeknight on The Late Show with Stephen […]
Monthly evening of traditional Chinese music and calligraphy.
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, and Caribbean Diaspora. Bomba, which dates back to the 17th century, is a dance practice that was maintained by the enslaved and free people of […]
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 and Kim Macharia, the Executive Director of Space Prize, for an illuminating presentation that delves into the driving forces behind our exploration of both the […]
Lecture on hidden narratives in Kenneth Pai’s literary tapestry
Rogê is considered to be a principal part of the Brazilian popular music scene revival (MPB).
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 cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from 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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
Drawing together original research, design studies, and cultural essays, Renewing the Dream offers the first comprehensive look at the changes remaking the mobility landscape of Southern California-and the opportunities to reappropriate vast tracts of the city for new uses. Edited by James Sanders and produced with the global architecture studio Woods Bagot, this book explores […]
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
Monolithic is the pseudonym of Jun Torii, a Brooklyn-based music producer and DJ originally from Japan.
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, hidden under the floorboards of their family’s attic, if he should die in the concentration camps. Heinz and Eva’s mother married Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s […]
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.
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 traditional dance with Greek American Folklore Society. Art project is designed for ages 4 and up.
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 the fundamentals of architecture. With new connections between our alphabet and our built world, kids of all ages will learn how to identify notable structures […]
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, as she teaches games of mental and physical skill. Challenge yourself to a game of Inuit yo-yo, ring and pin, kōnane (Hawaiian checkers), Inuit high […]
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.
Book reading presented by Kira Josefsson and Chloe Caldwell. A deeply atmospheric debut novel about three young people testing the boundaries of intimacy that is being hailed as "the love child of Normal People and Brideshead Revisited.
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.
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 day by well-known figures, accompanied by music and speeches. The Museum will also host contemplative children’s activities, a meditation space, and a reflection wall.
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 Battery Park City.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
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 and renewal. A unique collaboration between two theater-making couples a generation apart – Ellen Maddow and Paul Zimet of Talking Band, and Abigail Browde and […]
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
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 Kincy, HTRK, and Mary J Blige – you get the full sonic lore.
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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.
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 the Netherlands. This marked the beginning of representative government in New Amsterdam which became New York fourteen years later and was the forerunner of the […]
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 relationship to nature, her body, and conversations with a higher self. Lila Bloom plays the role of the bard sharing a range of songs from […]
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 resilience spanning the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee, forced re-education at Indian boarding schools, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam and the American […]
In this inaugural celebration of Black History Month in Lower Manhattan, join State Assembly Member Charles Fall, New York City Council Member Christopher Marte, and community leader Mariama James to honor some of our city's leading Black elected officials, artists, industry giants, and neighbors with speeches and performances. This special celebration will be hosted at […]
Join us to celebrate The Thirteenth Circle, an exciting middle grade mystery created by MarcyKate Connolly and Kathryn Holmes. Connolly and Holmes will read, sign books, and answer questions about crop circles and aliens.
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
12pm-2pm — live ice carving along Colonels Row; 2:30pm — awards ceremony; 3pm-5pm - post-show party
Pingtan, known as “评弹” in Chinese, is an age-old performing art originating in southern China. It seamlessly weaves together storytelling, melodic singing, and humor to vividly depict an array of characters and narratives. Infused with a mix of cleverness and charisma, Pingtan artists utilize distinctive tones, voices, and expressions to captivate the audience, delivering both […]
Natu Camara is a powerhouse hailing from the vibrant heart of West Africa. As a dynamic singer, songwriter, and humanitarian, she blends Guinean traditional sounds with pop, soul, and rock, creating an Afro-rock experience that knows no borders. Natu’s mesmerizing performances tackle global issues, touching hearts worldwide and making her a true luminary in the […]
Add a personal touch to your valentine and print your own card at Bowne & Co. using the Seaport Museum’s working collection of 19th century historical printing equipment. In this two-hour workshop, you are invited to get hands-on throughout the printing process and will get to see how the professional designers at Bowne utilize the […]
Come celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year—the Year of the Dragon—with China Institute in America! For this year’s festival, we are flying master artists directly from the picturesque historical province of Zhejiang, China to New York City to provide an authentic, captivating, a true immersive cultural experience for your entire family that’s filled with festive […]
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 […]
Leila’s Violin tells the story of thirteen-year-old Leila, who, after the loss of her mother, travels from California to her mother’s birthplace – an ancient settlement of Mountain Jews in the Quba Mountains of Azerbaijan. There, she meets spiritual messengers and finds a ghostly red violin. This film was an official selection in the 18th […]
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
Book reading. When a 10-year-old child is suspected of a violent crime, her family must face the truth about their past in this haunting, propulsive, psychologically keen story about class, trauma, and family secrets from “huge literary talent” (Karl Ove Knausgaard) and internationally bestselling author Megan Nolan.
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.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
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. Free program, space is limited, registration required.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
This film series focuses on the unique narratives that highlight Australian culture, history, or landscape. The Last Wave (1977, Peter Weir) is a murder mystery about a lawyer defending five Aboriginal Persons who in the process learns disturbing things about himself. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings.
After wowing the West Coast, the smash-hit, all-Native stand-up festival Good Medicine brings the healing power of humor to PAC NYC for a one-night stand that’s so funny it hurts!
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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.
Museum 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 “skyscrapers.”
Yukes 玉刻 is a Shanghai-based musician focusing on contemporary fusion of traditional Chinese instruments and synthesizers and effect units, as a means to stimulate the growth of domestic music production in the world of traditional Chinese Folk Music. During the performance, Yukes will play excerpts of his upcoming EP , a multi-instrumental fusion comprised of […]
Join the Seaport Museum and Justice Jamal Jones for a captivating screening of their film essay, Notes on a Siren, which intertwines black and African spirituality and offers a thought-provoking narrative on transformation. Jones will introduce the film and La Sirène, a mermaid from Haitian Vodou. Together we will see how through this work, the […]
An inspiring conversation on Native representation in contemporary media with artists and changemakers — Bobby “Dues” Wilson, writer and actor on FX’s critically acclaimed Reservation Dogs; Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and CEO of IllumiNative; and Jana Schmieding, writer and actor on Peacock’s Rutherford Falls. They will discuss narrative change and the crucial role of Native […]
The weather outside may be frightful, but the view from a skyscraper is so delightful. What is more cozy than doing a craft indoors this season? Come out and build a magical winter wonderland lantern featuring Supertall skyscrapers from around the world. In this fun activity, illuminated lanterns can be decorated with various cityscapes or […]
Bring 19th century maritime craft tradition to your handmade valentine with the Seaport Museum! While you create your own special trinket for the holiday, learn about the unique history of Sailors’ Valentines—tokens of love and friendship. Historically, these small wooden boxes were given by seafarers to their wives, sweethearts, daughters, and loved ones when they […]
Jewelry making, music, presentation on "Working with and for Black Ancestors."
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
Award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performs in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures. Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and […]
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 cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront. Throughout the tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the […]
Odetta Hartman’s swansongs is a dynamic and acid-tinged rodeo of love and ambition, hopeful, energetic, and sometimes chaotic, yet always captivating. Following her debut mini-LP 222 and Old Rockhounds Never Die, which saw her touring her unique one-woman-orchestra performance style — part Jack White rock ‘n’ roll folk blues and part electronic experimentations — she […]
Families and children interested in exploring Chinese language and culture meet at an indoor playground space. Open to all.
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 […]
Time-honored annual Battery Park City tradition where participants are invited to make old-fashioned handmade cards for their loved ones! Cut, paste, and decorate with provided materials and don’t forget to seal it with a kiss! Art projects are designed for ages 4 and up.
Prolific saxophonist, composer, and educator Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of jazz greats. He has played alongside Max Roach, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, John Hicks, and many other jazz pioneers. During his years as musical director for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Watson contributed to fourteen recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s […]
Through Monthly Service Days, the Trust for Governors Island’s horticulture team and Friends of Governors Island invite you to participate in a single-day stewardship project focused on habitat restoration.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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.
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
Enjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, the GO Project.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
A meticulously reported, character-driven, unforgettable investigation of a time when nothing was certain and everything was at stake, by the acclaimed sociologist and best-selling author Eric Klinenberg.
In celebration of Black History Month, Chef Denzell Washington, industry professional and Food Network’s Chopped finalist will share stories and offer a small taste of his unique culinary journey and point of view.
It’s winter 1930 and Tante Fritzy, cabaret artiste extraordinaire invites you to have a ball in her gender-bender world. Never mind the rising popularity of the guy with the bad moustache. Come and celebrate Berlin’s edgiest cabaret music with the Museum and Tante Fritzy, whose drag performance captures the Cabaret culture and Weimar wildness that […]
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.
Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy. Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and feel the […]
African mask making, music, and a presentation on "Making the Image Behind Washington: Enslavement and the Presidency" that will explore the life of President George Washington through the lens of the enslaved.
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
Three lion dance performances will take place on Seaport Square, at 1pm, 1:40pm, and 2:20pm.
To celebrate the Lunar New Year, join the Seaport Museum and skilled teaching artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center for one of three 45-minute workshops exploring the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year. Using a traditional calligraphy brush, participants will be instructed on how to write simple […]
Sarah Cabral, originally from southern Brazil, is a musical force drawing on diverse influences like modern jazz, avant-garde, and classical genres. She is currently based in New York City and captivates audiences at notable venues and festivals across the country. Mauro Refosco, a Grammy-winning percussionist, began his touring journey as David Byrne’s percussionist. He later […]
Opportunity to gather in the power and beauty of poetry and the vitality of Jewish life. With our words, we combat the hate and prejudice so widely directed and expressed against Jewish people, and speak out against the bigotry and intolerance now rampant. Cultural critic and keynote speaker Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of Strongmen: How They […]
Talk highlighting the enslaved community surrounding the first President George Washington and their impact on his life. Repeated at 2pm.
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.
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
The conventional story of suburbs as bastions of white, middle-class homeowners no longer describes the suburbs of America's cities. Today they house a more typical cross-section of the nation – rich, poor, Black American, Latino, Asian, immigrant, the unhoused, the lavishly housed, and everyone in between. Nowhere, writes historian Becky Nicolaides, are these changes more […]
Join McNally Jackson, Feminist Press, and selected contributors to celebrate a new collection of writing for the iconic underground blog Weird Sister. Collecting the best of Weird Sister, these unapologetic and insightful essays link contemporary feminism to literature and pop culture.
Hands-on tour that will transport you and your kids into the fascinating world of 19th century sailors. In addition to getting to raise the sail, the tour will also show the young people in your life how sailors worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing ship—from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, […]
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 this choreography workshop, Selwyn and her company of dancers will introduce movement motifs. Then, she will guide students to develop short choreographic studies that explore these motifs and add their own nuance, musicality, and point of view. Students will share their creations and collectively explore how these different studies can be combined into different […]
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike poses for participants to draw. Educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. Free.
Enjoy a revolving menu of New York City’s best craft beer from all five boroughs! Different local breweries featured each week, with all beer sales benefiting Brookfield Place charity partner, the GO Project.
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 and Open to the Public – No Tickets Needed We’re transforming Hudson Eats into a piano bar every Thursday! Gather your colleagues for an after-work […]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a German count, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem […]
Improve balance, strength and focus through the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements and gentle exercises.
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.
Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more about the features of Islamic architecture and designs that migrated from the mosque, even into skyscrapers! This year, in celebration of Black History Month, we’ll […]
Face painting, music, and a reading with author Regina Abraham of her children's book PIG FOOT MARY: The Saga of Lillian Harris.
Experience American history on the streets where it happened, and through the lives of our first commander-in-chief and president, George Washington, and destitute immigrant turned Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton–two men who were truly indispensable in guiding and shaping the destiny of the United States.
A high-energy Hip-Hop dance show for kids about self-love and empowerment. Dance, learn sign language, and recite positive affirmations. The show introduces kids to lesser known Black history facts and connects them with cultures other than their own by fostering a fun, welcoming and affirming environment. Fyütch performs songs and leads interactive discussions based on […]
Morley is a singer, producer, composer and educator who weaves the threads of jazz, soul, and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor. To date, Morley has released seven albums and spearheaded the active fundraiser, Borderless Lullabies. Morley also uses music as a tool for dialogue facilitation and conflict resolution when […]