Ever wondered what goes on inside City Hall? Join us as we explore City Hall buildings around the world! From New York to Tokyo, City Hall buildings come in all shapes and sizes: from Classical to Modern and from towering domes to unique forms. We’ll learn about the architecture and functions of City Halls before […]
Explore Lower Manhattan’s complex history through the places where the city confronted burial, disease, justice, and remembrance. This extended walking tour moves from Battery Park to Chinatown and traces how New York’s growth was shaped by epidemics, lost cemeteries, civic unrest, early medical practices, and the politics of the dead. It is a thoughtful and […]
Enjoy a day of holiday fun including family friendly activities, crafts, a specially curated lunch from Metropolis, festive treats, and a VIP performance of the Old Vic’s acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol. All proceeds towards the Family Benefit directly support PAC NYC’s ongoing artistic and civic programming.
Harlem Farr, also known as ‘hrlum,’ is a 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Born in South Carolina and classically trained from childhood, Harlem discovered her musical voice at six years old, teaching herself piano by ear. With dual bachelor’s degrees in music theory/composition and Spanish, and mastery of guitar and electric bass, she brings a richly […]
Open session where families can bring children to a cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, and meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language and culture. All are welcome.
On December 4, 1783, nine days after the last British soldiers left American soil, General George Washington visited Fraunces Tavern. He invited his officers from the Continental Army to the Long Room to thank them for their service, and to bid them farewell. After embracing each officer and wishing them well, Washington left for Annapolis, […]
Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.
Musical work by Kyriakos Kalaitzidis (composer) with text by Vasiliki Nevrokopli, based on the cherished short story “To Christ, at the Castle” (Στὸ Χριστό στὸ Κάστρο) by the great Greek author Alexandros Papadiamantis.
Book reading and signing by Ace Atkins, author of Everybody Wants to Rule th
Virtual interview conversation with John Ferling, author of Shots Heard Round the World: America, Britain, and Europe in the Revolutionary War. How can the American Revolution be understood as a global war? How were the war’s effects felt at home and abroad? We will discuss the subjects of Ferling’s most recent book and the broader […]
To celebrate the release of Better Do It Now Before You Die Later, the memoir of American saxophonist Sonny Simmons, Blank Forms presents a reading from the book, followed by a panel discussion between musicians Ras Burnett, Michael Marcus, and Juma Sultan, moderated by Brent Hayes Edwards.