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2 events,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 […]
$10
Presentation of a curatorial project which invited 10 independent artists and game designers to create playable artworks themed around the individual amendments in the Bill of Rights, drawing on their effects, interpretations, and legal meanings in U.S. culture. On September 25, 1789, 12 Amendments to the still fledgling U.S. Constitution were enacted at Federal Hall […]
Free
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8 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.
Free
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free
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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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6 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 Millionaires aboard the Great Liners."
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
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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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Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Free
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5 events,In 2014, Doug Varone created DEVICES, a week-long intensive and summer-long mentorship program designed for emerging choreographers. Celebrating its seventh year, DEVICES allows choreographers an open environment in which to explore and hone creative practices. This showcase will be a first look at the new works created by these fresh choreographic talents.
$15 – $20
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8 events,Three-day celebration of the seasonal organizations in residence in Nolan Park and Colonels Row. More than 15 cultural partners will feature free dance and music performances, outdoor installations, interactive workshops, open studios, panel discussions, and more.
Free
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Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
Free
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Outdoor screening at the Parade Ground. The Wiz (1978), directed by Sidney Lumet, invites you to ease on down the yellow-brick road! Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when Dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of Oz, where she encounters the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion. The Wiz features […]
Free
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14 events,Home to ShowBox, the first improv theater in a New York City playground, Playscape is New York’s destination for arts, exploration, and play. This weekend, “Marvelous Metamorphoses” from Sova Dance and Puppetry unravels to present bizarre and beautiful transformations in our world like caterpillar to butterfly, polliwog to frog, and more! Teatro Sea will perform […]
Free
Each entry to the NYCRUNS Manhattan Ice Cream Social 5K and 10K includes a ferry ride, your race-entry, a snazzy tech t‑shirt, and post-race eats, including of course, ice cream! Join us at The Battery Urban Farm for some projects for all ages in the vegetable farm.
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
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7 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
Movie screening on The Rooftop at Pier 17. A limited number of chairs will be made available, or you can bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Doors open at 6pm. Movie description: Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from […]
Free
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6 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.
Free
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free
-
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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7 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 Millionaires aboard the Great Liners."
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
-
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Free
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8 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
Film screening. Part of a mini-series featuring one of China’s most celebrated actresses: Gong Li. Hailed as “the Meryl Streep of China,” Gong Li was first spotted by director Zhang Yimou when she was still a student in Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. She debuted in Zhang’s Red Sorghum in 1987 and gained international […]
Free
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Ladama has a sound hatched across continents and languages combining traditional and non-traditional instrumentation. This group of four dynamic women deliver a fresh take on Pan-American rhythms creating a unique blend of enthralling sounds and are rising stars on the Latin Alternative music scene.
Free
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6 events,How are Indigenous youth asserting their sovereignty and dismantling stereotypes through hip-hop? Join us for an online conversation with Native youth who meld hip-hop and Indigenous beats and rhymes to construct their own narratives and create social change. Registration required.
Free
This tour explores BPC's north residential neighborhood, which was developed in several phases, beginning with Stuyvesant High School at the northeast edge and the esplanade and Rockefeller Park along the Hudson. A diagonal avenue lined with apartment buildings creates one face of the neighborhood, while the inner courts of the large blocks are connected by […]
Free
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Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
Free
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10 events,Battery Dance Festival, New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival, returns this summer with live performances at Rockefeller Park. The Festival will feature international companies from Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Spain, India, and Tahiti, as well as some of the best New York City has to offer. If you can’t attend the […]
Free
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A day of film screenings of Sarah Cameron Sunde’s durational performances along with community crafts and participatory walks centered around the video artworks, drawing awareness to water, time and rising sea levels. See website for craft and walk schedule. Two video works, 36.5 / Te Manukanukatanga ō Hoturoa, Aotearoa-New Zealand and 36.5 / Bay of […]
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
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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
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5 events,Reading. Midwood is a restless and intimate volume from a poet James Wood has called “one of the most original voices of her generation.” Movie screening on The Rooftop at Pier 17. A limited number of chairs will be made available, or you can bring your own blankets and chairs to lay out on the turf. Doors open at 6pm. Movie description: Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA […]
Free
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6 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.
Free
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free
-
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
|
9 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 Millionaires aboard the Great Liners."
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
-
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
-
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and […]
Free
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7 events,Where Tel Aviv meets New York City, we welcome Kami Maltz for a night of beautiful music. With a smooth voice and her autoharp, Kami conjures a sensuous combination of folk and indie elements, with an added touch of cotton-candy, pop embellishments. Kami’s fresh new band, featuring Rosemary Minkler, Adi Meyerson, and Jay Sawyer, brings […]
$10
Doors open at 6:00pm. Movie plays at 7:00pm. Walkups are welcome, but RSVP is recommended. Spots will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis.
Free
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5 events,Watch a shepherd, along with Kirk – an intrepid herding dog – in action and learn about all that it takes to manage a flock of sheep and control invasive plant species through regenerative […]
Free
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14 events,Family-friendly festival featuring interactive activities, workshops, and performances for youth ages 6 and up. Both days will feature a series of 45-minute workshops featuring performances by youth arts groups .
Free
Taking place along the tree-lined King Ave, nestled between historic early 20th century buildings, this idyllic market setting is steps away from Yankee Pier, where the Brooklyn ferries dock, and Liggett Terrace, where the food trucks rally. Featuring a rotating lineup of over 30 of the city’s emerging makers, designers, artists, and small businesses, FAD […]
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
-
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 […]
$34
New York City could not have grown into a great metropolis without its historic and efficient water-supply system. Starting at the watersheds in upstate New York, we will follow the flow through streams, tunnels, dams, and reservoirs to learn how these gravity systems deliver clean and safe drinking water to the city. Then, inspired by […]
Free
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6 events,On the deck of the historic tall ship Wavertree, engage your mind and body as you are led through a 60 min vinyasa based yoga practice that is accessible and challenging for all levels. The practice will be followed by a tour of Wavertree for anyone who wishes to participate. Bring your own mat.
Free
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8 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.
Free
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free
-
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
|
6 events,
-
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 […]
Free
-
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 […]
Free
-
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Free
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3 events,Walking tour of Lower Manhattan, where we will learn how Jews of many backgrounds converged in New York and forged a uniquely American Judaism. The first Jewish immigrants who arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654 were part of a mercantile community that stretched across the Atlantic world. We will begin in Battery Park, where we […]
$10
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5 events,
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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 […]
Free
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
In August, the South Street Seaport Museum celebrates several anniversaries of when our historic ships joined the Museum fleet, so we are throwing a party: a painting party. Join us […]
$40
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3 events,Maritime-themed book club that meets monthly. Tonight, talk about Dactyl Hill Squad: It’s 1863, and dinosaurs roam the streets of New York as the Civil War rages between raptor-mounted armies […]
Free
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7 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.
Free
A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
Free
Between 1945 and the 1960s, the United States government brought more than 1,500 German scientists and engineers into the country through Project Paperclip to work on guided missiles, jet and […]
$10
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5 events,
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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 […]
Free
-
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 […]
Free
-
Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
Free
|
5 events,
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Join us for a kid-friendly tour of our urban vegetable farm, led by park staff. RSVP is required for this event. Please note that this tour is intended for children under the age of 13; if you would like to bring older children to the farm, we encourage you to sign up for our Tour […]
Free
Invoke is a multi-instrumental band that encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes and jazz. The Austin, TX quartet’s original compositions seamlessly weave these varied styles together […]
Free
Professor Sarah Stein has spent a decade seeking out people who experienced fascist rule in Vichy-controlled Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, Nazi-controlled Tunisia, and Italian-fascist Libya. The diversity and eloquence of […]
$10
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3 events,
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Outdoor screening at the Parade Ground. The Wiz (1978), directed by Sidney Lumet, invites you to ease on down the yellow-brick road! Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when Dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of Oz, where she encounters the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion. The Wiz features […]
Free
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5 events,The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors.
Free
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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 […]
$34
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 […]
Free
Silver Fleece, commissioned by Harvestworks and funded by NY State Council of the Arts, is experimental new music on the cutting edge of jazz. According to jazz saxophonist Thomas Stanley, […]
Free
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3 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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