Before she was an international fashion icon and a member of the TIME 100, Diane von Furstenberg was a young girl growing up with parents who had just survived the Holocaust. Her father, originally from Moldova, escaped the Nazis in Switzerland. Her mother, originally from Greece, fought the Nazis as a member of the resistance […]
Events
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10 events,Take a self guided tour of the tall ship Wavertree, and visit the 12 Fulton Street galleries to view the exhibitions "South Street and the Rise of New York" and "Millions: Migrants and Millionares aboard the Great Liners."
Free
In an intense and musical dramatization, J O B – A Simple Man tells the story of an emigrant’s journey from the old world-a little village in Russia-to the new world in New York. Mendel Singer, much like Job in the Hebrew Bible, loses everything. He despairs and curses, but ultimately experiences a miracle. Adapted […]
$10
Join experienced birding guide Gabriel Willow on a walk through The Battery to observe the diversity of migrating birds that visit the park.
Free
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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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Free
Jam out to the sounds of Albuquerque-based jazz ensemble D’DAT. Vocalist James Pakootas (Colville), award-winning trumpet player Delbert Anderson (Diné), drummer Nicholas Lucero, and bassist Mike McCluhan offer a funky fusion of jazz and hip hop.
Free
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6 events,Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for ages 13 and up.
Free
The Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of SUPERTALL 2021 that surveys 58 supertalls worldwide and highlights a dozen recently completed towers that represent some of the most stunning new forms and innovative approaches to structural engineering around the world today. Reservations required.
Free
Take a kid-friendly tour of The Battery Urban Farm to learn about how we grow produce in the heart of downtown New York City.
Free
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Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
Free
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6 events,In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month, head to The Court for a series of exhibition games, musical performances, and hear from families who have been impacted by gun violence in our communities. Resources will be available onsite to support those impacted and to educate the community on what it can do to work toward […]
Free
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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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Free
Architects can spend years designing their buildings, but trees have been perfecting their own architecture in response to their environment for eons. On a walk through Wagner Park, in Battery Park City, we will draw the trees around us to understand their likeness to skyscrapers! The structures of trees and skyscrapers have a lot in […]
Free
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In partnership with Teatro Grattacielo a rare jewel of opera history comes to BPC’s on its 100th Year Anniversary. Giulietta e Romeo composed by Riccardo Zandonai, will be presented in 3 acts of love, passion, and tragedy. Teatro Grattacielo is known for its forward thinking, progressive and multimedia based exploration of opera – a treat […]
Free
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7 events,Children's activities and more, at Rockefeller Park
Free
Join a round-robin of shared maritime songs on the deck of tall ship Wavertree. Lead or request a song, belt out the choruses, or just listen in.
Free
Free movie at the Pier 17 rooftop. Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the Nerdlucks, heads to Earth to kidnap Bugs Bunny (Billy West) and the Looney Tunes, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. The aliens agree, […]
Free
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Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
Free
Strengthen the whole body. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training.
Free
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Young stewards explore the wondrous ecosystem of the Hudson River. Practice the skills required to operate a rod and reel and experience the thrill of catch-and-release fishing. Identify our native fish for data submission to research groups to help monitor the health of our local waters. Water testing and other fun projects will augment the […]
Free
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5 events,
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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.
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Dine Around Downtown has been bringing the neighborhood’s restaurateurs together for this annual lunchtime celebration since 1997. Sample signature menu dishes at a feast of Lower Manhattan restaurants for $5 to $9 all at one community food festival.
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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 (adults welcome).
Free
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10 events,Take a self guided tour of the tall ship Wavertree, and visit the 12 Fulton Street galleries to view the exhibitions "South Street and the Rise of New York" and "Millions: Migrants and Millionares aboard the Great Liners."
Free
Fictional walking tour. When an out-of-work Downtown performance artist takes a job leading a Hamilton Walking Tour even further Downtown, she is prepared to give the standard tour about the trendiest Founding Father. But when an unexpected fork in the road presents a path not taken, she can’t help but follow it. Join our Further […] Fictional walking tour. Javel Washington, an accidental time-traveler, arrives in present day NYC with a warning from the future. In a race against the Bots of his time, Javel hopes the stories of New Yorkers, will offer insight into the value of resilience. With the help of our audience, Javel, could discover that what makes […] Theater piece. How many steps does it take to transform your life? Inspired by interviews with real New Yorkers, Sidewalk Echoes invites us into the world of Lower Manhattan’s small, independent business owners. It traces their journeys to New York City and the pathways they’ve taken to survive in the unpredictable world of NYC’s oldest […] Top experts will share their insights and examine the possibilities and challenges associated with China’s Green Belt and Road Initiative. Since its inception in 2013, the China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been striving to promote economic development and inter-regional connectivity across the globe, and over 140 member countries have joined the Initiative. To […]
Free
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 materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Free
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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 provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Free
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8 events,Join contemporary artist Keith BraveHeart (Oglala Lakota) as he discusses Oscar Howe and his influence on both his journey as an artist as well as his art, which draws strongly from his Lakota background. Sketch pads and pencils will be available for sketch-along opportunities let by Keith. Also at 1pm
Free
Tour 1 on June 9 at 4pm—repeated on June 24—explores Battery Park City's southern district, which is home to the Skyscraper Museum and includes some of BPC's earliest landscapes and infrastructure, including the residential enclaves built in the 1990s that followed the 1979 Cooper Eckstut Master Plan. We will visit historic Pier A, Wagner Park, […]
Free
Many of us have reached a critical phase of burnout, one in which just showing up for work zaps the energy we previously devoted to innovative thinking and inventive solutions. But no matter what field of work you’re in, you need to generate ideas. And to generate those ideas, you have to get creative. Join […]
Free
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8 events,
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Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
Free
Based on a Hungarian folktale, Son of the White Mare (Marcell Jankovics,1981), is a swirling, color-mad epic journey to save the universe. Reminiscent of the hallucinatory palette of “Yellow Submarine” and the rich visual storytelling of “Fantasia”, critics have deemed it one of the greatest psychedelic animated movies ever made. Free popcorn will be served, […]
Free
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9 events,Break out your best flapper dresses, linen jackets, straw hats and spats, and 100-year-old Gatsby-inspired attire! New York's favorite throwback party is back this June for its 16th anniversary. The Jazz Age Lawn Party returns to Governors Island with live music, retro cocktails, and 20s Prohibition era entertainment. Explore the park and join dance lessons, […]
$50
Myths are enduring legends that help reflect and shape human relationships with nature and one another. To better understand how myths and mythology are interwoven within Chinese history and society, the ECNU Center at China Institute presents “An Examination of Chinese Mythology,” a new professional development workshop series for K-12 educators of Chinese language and […]
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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 participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Free
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9 events,
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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Chinese Music Ensemble in New York (CMENY) with two programs that will introduce Chinese orchestral music to the general public and students of Chinese instruments in the heart of lower Manhattan. Students of Chinese instruments are invited to join this master workshop led by Maestros Jindong Cai to learn […]
Free
Murmurations is a collective puppetry performance in public space where humans of all ages are invited to shed their human bodies and become a murmuration of plastic bottle fish. Puppets, sound and movement will transform Battery Park City into a seascape of androgenous oysters, stunning sturgeon and captivating cetaceans. Inspired by the impact of climate […]
Free
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5 events,
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Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
Free
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5 events,
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Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan with a tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Main Features Find out about New York City’s indigenous Lenape burial sites Discover the quarrels of New Amsterdam over burial space and new arrivals Learn about the British prisons […]
$34
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5 events,
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Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan with a tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Main Features Find out about New York City’s indigenous Lenape burial sites Discover the quarrels of New Amsterdam over burial space and new arrivals Learn about the British prisons […]
$34
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4 events,Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and death in Manhattan.
$34
Take a self guided tour of the tall ship Wavertree, and visit the 12 Fulton Street galleries to view the exhibitions "South Street and the Rise of New York" and "Millions: Migrants and Millionares aboard the Great Liners."
Free
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Outdoor screening at the Parade Ground. Catch John Cameron Mitchell’s 2001 cult classic Hedwig and the Angry Inch on July 1. Screenings are free and open to the public with pre-show entertainment kicking off at 7pm and films beginning at dusk. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, including a beer garden by Threes […]
Free
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4 events,Join American Indian Community House for guitar concerts from Sage Lacapa, featuring special guest performances!
Free
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4 events,Join a round-robin of shared maritime songs on the deck of tall ship Wavertree. Lead or request a song, belt out the choruses, or just listen in.
Free
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