With a critic’s ear, a scholar’s erudition, and a novelist’s eye for detail, Jeremy Eichler shows how four towering composers—Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Benjamin Britten—lived through the era of World War II and the Holocaust. Each composer transformed their experiences into moving, transcendent works of music, scores that echo lost time. Summoning […]
Evening concert.
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is 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 […]
Unwind in the Birch Grove with Tea Arts & Culture for a 20-minute curated artful tea experience that will explore the vast world of tea and expand our appreciation of nature. The ceremony is presented in conjunction with Miya Ando’s artwork on view in the Winter Garden, Flower Atlas, which reimagines the 72 seasons of […]
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal 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 […]
As the final installment of a decade-spanning trilogy on the hardships of young women in China, Stonewalling is an award-winning indie film that portrays a young Chinese woman grappling with an unexpected pregnancy. Notably, the film features the same actress from the two earlier films in the trilogy, Egg and Stone (2012) and The Foolish […]
Evening concert.
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
Warsaw’s Jewish Praga District holds incredible heritage which will be revealed on this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Located on the east bank of the Vistula River, this neighborhood was safe […]
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
On August 7, 1998, truck bombs exploded at U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 people and injuring more than 4,000. The FBI’s investigations of the attacks, codenamed KENBOM and TANBOM, were at that time the largest deployment in Bureau history. To mark the 25th anniversary of the bombings, retired FBI Special Agent in […]
Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to enjoy a delightful evening of New York City trivia with the Seaport Museum and the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC). […]
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is 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 […]
Los Cintron are known for playing a mix of World, Latin & Flamenco music. Their guitars, vocals, and melodies, set to enchanting rhythms, evoke the traditional sounds of Andalusia, and […]
Elizabeth Graver and Michael Frank come together for a special conversation about two books that capture the stories of two shapeshifting Sephardic women who lived many lives over many decades. […]
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 […]
Evening concert.
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
Take a guided tour through the seasonal highlights of The Battery's extensive gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf.
Governors Island's organizations in residence offer many special indoor and outdoor activities and public programs.
Rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD Market will feature handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, […]
The National Museum of the American Indian kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with a concert by the Andean and Latin fusion band RAYMI (meaning “feast” or “celebration” in Quechua). The […]
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
The New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, […]
Come celebrate Chilean Independence Day at the Seaport Museum’s second annual fonda aboard the tall ship Wavertree. In partnership with the Consul General of Chile in New York, this afternoon […]
Celebrate the completion of the new organ in the Chapel of All Saints at Trinity Church. Works by Monteverdi, Rossi, Corradini, Neri, Kerll, and Gabrieli with members of The Choir […]
Concert with various acts.
What birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, […]
Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn more about the importance of […]
Is transportation destiny? In The Forgotten Borough: Staten Island and the Subway, historian Kenneth M. Gold argues that the borough's lack of a subway connection is at the heart of […]
Join certified yoga instructor Mary Barnes for a guided practice in the beautiful and peaceful Battery Labyrinth. Registration is required.
Join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. to celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, featuring special guest Justice Mark […]
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 […]
Learn about BPCA’s effort to undertake a full tree and biodiversity inventory. This work entails measuring and assessing the tree canopy – including both street trees and those in our […]
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal 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 […]
Musicians from around the country and around the world have found refuge in New York, a city with a rich musical history, diverse cultural influences, and endless opportunities for collaboration […]
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
One of Budapest’s most intriguing city centers, the Jewish quarter of Pest’s history and Jewish community are the site of this livestreamed, virtual walking tour. Hungary’s capital city was created […]
The Art at the Edge artists will be joined by moderator Cortney Koenig Worrall, President and CEO of Waterfront Alliance, and Adela Gondek, a lecturer in Climate and public and […]
Join us at the Park House and explore Rockefeller Park through a naturalist’s lens. Learn about the animals and plants that call the park home, and how climate change impacts […]
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
In 1930, twenty-six-year-old Liesl Herbst was the Austrian National Tennis Champion and a celebrity in Vienna. Despite her well-known status, Liesl, her husband David, and their child Dorli were forced […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Interactive tour exploring historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area […]
Celebration of faith and spiritual traditions expressed through the power of music. Featuring soaring Gospel anthems, lively Kelzmer melodies, percussive Youruban religious music and hypnotic Gnawa rhythms, this evening gathers […]
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
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 […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week NYC join us for a special performance by Cumbia River Band music draws from a festive repertoire of Colombian Cumbia and […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Climate Week NYC, Battery Park City will host a special performance by Cumbia River Band, whose music draws from a festive repertoire of […]
In his stirring book In the Garden of the Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to Save Jews During the Holocaust, Richard Hurowitz pays tribute to ten individuals who […]
Featuring internationally acclaimed artists who have made educating the next generation of musicians an integral part of their artistic practice. Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning rapper, actor, and activist Common […]
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 […]
Families are invited to a screening of the animated film based on a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss. Twelve-year-old Ted lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no […]
Relatively Speaking gathers artists from around the globe who have built their careers making music with their family members. A band of brothers whose music fuses Mexican folk and jazz. […]
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
How do skyscrapers get built? How do we know what pieces go where? Kids will learn about the construction process in a reading of Susan L. Roth’s “Hard Hat Area.” […]
In celebration of Climate Week, join us for a fun zero waste activity, nature walk and live performance by the Esther Crow Family Band.
The New York Climate Exchange is hosting tours and informal informational sessions on Governors Island in August and September. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about The Exchange’s mission, […]
Food. Community. Education. The Taste of the Seaport festival features more than 50 restaurants and community partners showcasing the culinary diversity of lower Manhattan to support the area’s local schools, […]
Lower Manhattan's favorite food festival is back for the 13th year in a row! Saturday, September 23, Taste of the Seaport will be ON from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. […]
This year, celebrate the fall harvest by participating in unique mid-autumn festivities, flavors, and activities for the entire family! Mid-autumn is one of the most celebrated holidays in China – […]
Join Jordan Issac for a look at the power of public art. Explore works by Siah Armajani, Scott Burton, and James Yaya Hough. Commissioned to create site-specific public art in […]
Celebrate the Fall Equinox with singer and songwriter Cecily Music and her band in a sweet serenade for the new Fall season under the trees. Meet at the intersection of […]
On March 24, 1902, Zhou Shuren (Lu Xun) embarked on the steamship “Dazhen Maru” from Nanjing to study in Japan. His fellow passenger, Chen Hengke, would later influence Lu Xun’s […]
Compline by Candlelight, an ancient rite of prayers to end the day. Featuring improvisations on Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden, Op. 13.
What birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal 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 unveiling of the design for the new headquarters for AT&T, then the largest company in the world, appeared on the front page of The New York Times on March […]
Kerry Washington in conversation with Radhika Jones
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
PAC NYC opens our doors to welcome the arts community we are dedicated to. Come tour our state-of-the-art theaters, explore our venue and be among the first to discover Lower […]
Each Thursday the net at Esplanade Plaza will be lowered to allow for pickleball games, on a first come first serve basis.
Lunchtime preview and talk about the world premiere of Song of the Nightingale, commissioned and produced by On Site Opera and Arts Brookfield, taking place across three of Brookfield Properties’ […]
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 […]
Evening concert.
World premiere of Song of the Nightingale, commissioned and produced by On Site Opera and Arts Brookfield, taking place across three of Brookfield Properties’ public spaces: Brooklyn Commons, Manhattan West, […]
On the heels of her chart-topping debut album, Easter Island’s only professional classical musician, award-winning pioneering pianist and humanitarian Mahani Teave brings her eagerly anticipated debut U.S. concert tour to […]
Gibney's 2023-2024 performance season opens with the debut of celebrated physical dance theater company VIM VIGOR and the NYC premiere of PUNCHLINE. VIM’s latest work translates comedic structure into physical […]
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
Explore Lower Manhattan’s new home for the performing arts and enjoy a fun filled day of arts and activities for the whole family curated by Baba Israel, including hip hop […]
Immersive 3-hour workshop where you will work together with the designers at Bowne & Co. to produce your own custom set of stationery — from start to finish. In this […]
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Take a pollinator walk on the Urban Farm led by beekeepers at the Bee Conservancy. Come relax, observe, and explore nature through the lens of pollinators — and contribute to scientific research […]
Inspired by the world’s greatest visual art masterpieces and by the artists who created them, ART OF CIRCUS features dazzling circus performers, dancers, acrobats, and an original score by award-winning […]
Inspired by the world’s greatest visual art masterpieces and by the artists who created them, ART OF CIRCUS features dazzling circus performers, dancers, acrobats, and an original score by award-winning […]
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
Storytelling, double-dutch, dance and drum workshops led by world-renowned instructors, arts and crafts, and a selection of short films, all celebrating Africa and the diaspora.
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just […]
Armed with the gift for dramatic storytelling, a sultry vocal dexterity, and an unparalleled talent for bringing complex female heroines to life, LaChanze first stole the hearts of Broadway fans […]
What birds live in your backyard? Join us this fall migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, […]
Thompson is the winner of the 2023 American Pianists Award.
Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels.
Love and Missed is a whip-smart, incisive, and mordantly witty novel about love's gains and missteps. British writer Susie Boyt's seventh novel, and the first to be published in 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 […]
African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It protects the historic role slavery played in building […]
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Raymond Nagem is Minister of Music at the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, and a member of the organ faculty at Manhattan School of Music.
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 […]
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 […]
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; present BWV 129 and BWV 110.
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Book reading and conversation
Multimedia concert honoring those heroes that walk among us: from the Greatest Generation, who inspired a world to embrace the ideals of democracy, to the professional fighting force that emerged […]
Learn the basic rules, strokes, and strategy at this instructor-led clinic followed by open play. Equipment is provided or bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. 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 […]
The Lovestruck Balladeers enchant audiences with their masterful performances and inspired repertoire of ragtime, jazz, and beautiful songs from around the world. The versatile quintet features twin fiddles, clarinet, guitars, […]
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 […]
Christian McBurney will speak on his new book, Dark Voyage: An American Privateer’s War on Britain’s African Slave Trade, a microhistory of an American privateer during the Revolutionary War that […]
Book reading and conversation.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Kluger’s latest work, Hamlet’s Children, is a historical novel set in German-occupied Denmark during the Holocaust. Seen through the eyes of a young American’s assimilation into […]
Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell in a one-night-only, solo concert performance featuring contemporary classics, favorites from the American Songbook, and the Broadway hits his indelible style and rich, powerful baritone […]
Book reading and conversation. Plunged into a strange land at twenty-five, Benjamin Moser began an obsessive, decades-long study of the Dutch Masters to set his world right again.
Throughout history, nature has been one of man’s most important sources of inspiration. In this workshop, kids will learn about buildings that mimic nature, from sea sponges to termite mounds. […]
In conjunction with the exhibition Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch (on view through Jan. 1, 2024), the museum celebrates the artist’s work in film over two decades. All films directed […]
Dance performances in honor of Indigenous People’s Day (October 9). Indigenous Enterprise is a Native American collective founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. Through their work, Indigenous Enterprise […]
Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walk through the park, with a focus on the history of the area and its current horticultural landscape. RSVP is required.
Discover a world of bees, compost, and organic gardening right in New York City! Join the Bee Conservancy, Earth Matter NY, and GrowNYC for a tour of the Urban Farm […]
Walking tour. Most printers in early-19th century New York were located where the action was: near the city’s main port of entry at South Street. Walk with us to learn […]
Essence of the two poems that are the poetic finale of The Story of the Stone— Generalissima Lin, and the Beauty and Elegy to Spirit of Hibiscus Blossoms, and how […]
Ben Platt performs an intimate, acoustic evening of original music, favorite covers, Broadway classics, and surprise guest appearances from his nearest and dearest.
60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to start your Sunday with a mindful and physical practice […]
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
Praised by Newsweek for his pure melodic genius, Harrell is widely recognized as one of the most creative and dynamic jazz instrumentalists and composers of our time.
As a bassist/composer, Linda May Han Oh was also named Jazz Times' 2022 Bassist of the Year and received the 2023 Herb Albert Award.
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 […]
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 […]
Visit The Battery Urban Farm to learn more about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City, and taste some of the harvest! RSVP is required.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
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 […]
When the Nazis passed the Nuremberg Laws in 1935, Fredy Hirsch was a nineteen-year-old German Jew—and openly gay. He was deported to the Theresienstadt Ghetto and later Auschwitz. In Auschwitz, […]
Book launch of Nothing Else But Miracles by Kate Albus, which features the historical architecture of the Seaport Museum's Schermerhorn Row. Based on real locations in old New York and […]
Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. RSVP is required.
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; present BWV 150 and BWV 165.
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
Concert.
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, HERE I AM is a new musical set in a cabaret bar in the West Village of Manhattan. In the throes of a […]
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
Learn the basic rules, strokes, and strategy at this instructor-led clinic followed by open play. Equipment is provided or bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. 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 […]
Intersections examines the often-surprising connections between 9/11 and today’s world. From global industries to individual lives, the attacks marked a fundamental shift for many, altering trajectories in ways both expected […]
For one night only in the U.S., Shakespeare’s Globe reclaims Shakespeare’s disturbing tale in a bold, modern reimagining of The Merchant of Venice. Directed by Abigail Graham, The Merchant 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 variety of lawn and board games will be made available to borrow and play over the lunch hour, while a DJ spins your favorite beats. Dominoes, cornhole, ping-pong and […]
Join us for a Pop Party Time Capsule of an evening filled with rare comics and creativity at the Fraunces Tavern Museum on October 13th (as in Thirteen Colonies!), as […]
Learn all about what it takes to effectively manage the unique urban forest on Governors Island at Forest for All NYC’s second annual City of Forest Day, featuring a volunteer […]
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
A mobile shredding truck will securely destroy and recycle all your sensitive documents, tax receipts, junk mail and old bills (staples and paperclips are okay). Please limit to 10 bags/boxes […]
The day features catch-and-release fishing with experienced anglers. In celebration of City of Forest Day, take part in a tree-themed art project and nature walk. Plus a live performance by […]
Craft origami bats, and other spooky folded-paper creatures, along with Halloween-themed paper chains. For an extra thrill, our skilled Bowne designers will be on hand to guide you through crafting […]
Learn the process of seed saving for vegetables and flowers, and take home some seeds of your own to plant this fall or next spring. RSVP is required.
Walking tour through history. The original architectural gems of the South Street Seaport Historic District are considered to be among the oldest standing structures in Manhattan. From taverns to warehouses, […]
Celebrate the Fall with singer and songwriter Cecily Music and her band. Meet at the intersection of Third Place and the Esplanade at the public art sculpture Resonating Bodies by […]
Music, dance, puppetry and more at the Battery playground. The show is repeated at 1:30pm
Rotating lineup of over 40 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD Market will feature handcrafted jewelry, art, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, home furnishings, […]
This concert includes works and world premieres by current and formerly incarcerated composers from Sing Sing Correctional Facility and Messiaen's Louange a l'eternite de Jesus from Quartet for the End […]
Caelan Cardello ia winner of BMI’s 2021 Future Jazz Master Award and a finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Awards.
Walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. […]
Practice the basics of passing, receiving, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s new unconventional memoir Worthy is an invitation to join her adventure in search of love and self-worth. During this special event, Jada will recount her story in […]
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 […]
Margaret Harper is an organist hailed for her "outstandingly lively, punchy" playing (Boston Musical Intelligencer) from Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, TX.
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 […]
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 […]
Observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing […]
Help replenish dwindling supplies in the tri-state area. The whole process takes less than an hour, and one donation can save multiple lives!
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and Avi Stein, conductor; present BWV 18 and BWV 12.
Create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials […]
Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.