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SUMMARY:City of Forest Day Tree Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist/author Gail Karlsson to get to know City Hall Park’s trees and birds\, and get a free copy of her book Meeting Trees in City Hall Park.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/city-of-forest-day-tree-walk/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T103000
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SUMMARY:Hidden History of the South Street Seaport’s Architecture
DESCRIPTION:The original architectural gems of the South Street Seaport Historic District are considered to be among the oldest standing structures in Manhattan. From merchants’ warehouses to taverns\, built by the most famous American architects of the 19th century\, the buildings of the Seaport have big stories to tell. This walking tour will be led by the Seaport Museum’s Director of Collections and Exhibitions. Registration required.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/hidden-history-of-the-south-street-seaports-architecture-3/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Go Fish!
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Help identify the fish we catch\, and share valuable data with research groups who monitor the health of our local waters. Enjoy an art project and a nature walk. Plus: don’t miss a performance from DJ Willy Wow.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/go-fish-4/
LOCATION:Wagner Park
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Monthly Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION:Near­ly 3\,500 trees make up Gov­er­nors Island’s canopy\, pro­vid­ing essen­tial ben­e­fits for Island vis­i­tors and all New York­ers: they cap­ture and remove pol­lu­tion from the air\, help mit­i­gate cli­mate change by absorb­ing and seques­ter­ing car­bon diox­ide\, reduce runoff and oth­er flood­ing dur­ing weath­er events\, help cool our com­mu­ni­ties\, and fos­ter crit­i­cal bio­di­ver­si­ty.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/monthly-tree-tour-4/
LOCATION:Governors Island
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T114500
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CREATED:20250930T152655Z
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UID:114667-1759578300-1759578300@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Public Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour of site-specific public art that dots Governors Island.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/public-art-tour/
LOCATION:Governors Island
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls
DESCRIPTION:Launch of Rowana Miller’s young adult book\, Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls. In addition to introducing Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls\, Rowana will share creative writing strategies from her remarkable writing program\, Cosmic Writers.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/secrets-of-the-blue-hand-girls/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
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SUMMARY:Typography and Job Printing in the 19th Century Seaport
DESCRIPTION: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 about the typography on these historic buildings and discover where passenger and shipping services printed their tickets. The walk will be led by the Seaport Museum’s Bowne & Co. Art Director and Operation Manager with a special stop at Bowne & Co. to see printing in action. Registration required.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/typography-and-job-printing-in-the-19th-century-seaport-3/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
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SUMMARY:Battery Park City Blessing of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to bring their pets to this non-denominational blessing and all pets are welcome (dogs\, cats\, birds\, etc.).
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/battery-park-city-blessing-of-the-animals-3/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
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SUMMARY:Yoga at Gotham Park
DESCRIPTION:All-levels class for skaters\, gardeners\, park enthusiasts—and anyone who wants to join. No experience needed.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/yoga-at-gotham-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
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UID:114669-1759579200-1759593600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Free Soil Testing
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own soil sam­ples to Gov­er­nors Island to be test­ed for heavy met­als con­tent using Urban Soil Insti­tute’s pXRF instru­ment. Gath­er a plas­tic bag with about a cup of soil from your yard or gar­den and bring the sam­ple to Swale’s drop-off table on the porch of Nolan Park Build­ing 11 to get test­ed. Results will be ready with­in 10 min­utes\, and Swale will pro­vide rec­om­men­da­tions for soil reme­di­a­tion best practices.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/free-soil-testing/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000
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UID:114670-1759579200-1759597200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:The Beatstable Jam
DESCRIPTION:Brook­lyn Beat Mak­er Cryp­tic One curates a day par­ty vibe with DuYe Moves\, inspired by his short doc­u­men­tary BEAT­sTABLE. Take a son­ic dive into the Brook­lyn Beat Scene through the per­son­al and artis­tic jour­neys of under­ground pro­duc­ers\, reveal­ing how music becomes a tool for heal­ing\, con­nec­tion\, and transformation.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/the-beatstable-jam/
LOCATION:Governors Island
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
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UID:114674-1759586400-1759593600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Red Hen Press Reading
DESCRIPTION:Three Mile Harbor Press celebrates the publications of new poetry collections: Elizabeth Knapp’s Causa Sui\, winner of the 8th annual Three Mile Harbor Press Poetry Award\, and Pamela Hughes’ long-awaited second full-length collection\, Femistry.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/red-hen-press-reading/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T143000
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CREATED:20250930T152858Z
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UID:114675-1759588200-1759588200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:90-minute walking tour that takes you on a winding journey to unravel 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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sinister-secrets-of-the-seaport-walking-tour-34/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000
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SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos with Nuyorican Poets Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prepare for Dia de los Muertos with this family-friendly arts and culture event. Explore the roots\, meanings\, and purpose of the holiday while participating in activities.  Arts-n-Crafts will be facilitated by a teaching artist\, enjoy the folkloric musical guest\, and sign up for our open mic!
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-with-nuyorican-poets-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000
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CREATED:20250930T153057Z
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UID:114677-1759604400-1759604400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Marie-Claire Giraud
DESCRIPTION:Musical performance.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/marie-claire-giraud/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000
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CREATED:20250930T153058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153058Z
UID:114678-1759604400-1759604400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Jesse McCartney
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor concert.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/jesse-mccartney/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
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CREATED:20250930T153058Z
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SUMMARY:History Tour of the Battery
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the park’s rich history\, landmarks and monuments\, SeaGlass Carousel\, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf\, and much more.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/history-tour-of-the-battery-53/
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153059Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sea-chanteys-and-maritime-music-30/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153258Z
UID:114682-1759676400-1759676400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Making Gay History: The Nazi Era
DESCRIPTION:Eric Marcus\, founder and host of the award-winning Making Gay History podcast provides an introduction to MGH’s current 12-episode series on the experiences of LGBTQ people during the rise of the Nazi regime\, World War II\, and the Holocaust. Drawing on extensive research conducted for this first-of-its-kind audio documentary\, Eric will share clips from archival interviews that bring this painful\, often hidden history to life through the voices of the people who lived it.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/making-gay-history-the-nazi-era/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153259Z
UID:114683-1759676400-1759676400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pet to church for a blessing.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/blessing-of-the-animals-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Church
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T090000
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UID:114684-1759741200-1759741200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Fall Birdwatching
DESCRIPTION:What birds live in your backyard? Join us this spring migration season to find out! This series of birdwatching outings is fun for beginners\, hobbyists\, and lifelong birders alike. Together\, we will explore the parks of BPC\, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided\, or bring your own.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/fall-birdwatching-8/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153259Z
UID:114685-1759755600-1759755600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Jazz at One: Mike King Trio
DESCRIPTION:The well-known Hammond B3 organ artist Mike King started off playing drums in church when he was just four years old\, before picking up piano by ear and playing at services by 14. Later\, he studied at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music\, was selected to attend the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and the Ravinia Jazz Scholars Program on merit scholarships\, and performed with Bobby Watson\, Kevin Eubanks\, David Liebman\, Gary Bartz\, Billy Hart\, and Antonio Hart. Currently\, King tours internationally with his own trio. 
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/jazz-at-one-mike-king-trio/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153300Z
UID:114686-1759759200-1759764600@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Creative Writing
DESCRIPTION:Walk and 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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/creative-writing-36/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153500Z
UID:114687-1759851000-1759856400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Drop-In Chess
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/drop-in-chess-108/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Park
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153501Z
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SUMMARY:Zumba at Gotham Park
DESCRIPTION:Open to all—no experience needed\, just come ready to dance and have fun.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/zumba-at-gotham-park-13/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153501Z
UID:114690-1759858200-1759858200@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Italian Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by New York City Council members.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/italian-heritage-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153500Z
UID:114688-1759858200-1759865400@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Sunset Salsa
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out\, enjoy the vibrant sounds of Quateto Guataca. The evening starts with a dance lesson from Lilka Mimbella followed by a live musical performance.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/sunset-salsa-2/
LOCATION:Wagner Park
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153501Z
UID:114691-1759860000-1759860000@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Mirage City
DESCRIPTION:Book reading and signing by Lev AC Rosen\, author of Mirage City.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/mirage-city/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153700Z
UID:114692-1759860000-1759860000@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:Pipes: Stephen Tharp
DESCRIPTION:One of the preeminent soloists in the U.S. today highlights the vast orchestral range of Trinity’s magnificent new organ. Stephen Tharp performs his own transcriptions of Franz Liszt’s Totentanz and Joseph Jongen’s final movement of the Symphonie Concertante\, as well as an adaptation of Richard Wagner’s Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde. The centerpiece of the evening is his thrilling adaptation of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring\, which will demonstrate the new organ’s full power and gamut of colors.  
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/pipes-stephen-tharp/
LOCATION:Trinity Church
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T060637
CREATED:20250930T153701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T153701Z
UID:114693-1759861800-1759861800@downtownny.com
SUMMARY:It Girl
DESCRIPTION:Marisa Meltzer presents It Girl\, in conversation with Alison Roman. It Girl is the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin—actress\, singer\, and legendary style icon—and her profound cultural impact.
URL:https://downtownny.com/event/it-girl/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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