Events
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Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
Free
Livestreamed. Constructed in eleven months, the 1250-foot Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper from 1931 to 1971, was a marvel of modern engineering. The frame rose more than a story a day; no comparable building since has matched that rate of ascent. The construction was orchestrated by general contractors Starrett Brothers & Eken, premier […]
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Try your hand at pickleball on the scenic waterfront at Brookfield Place. Walk-in event without reservations. Courts are available on a first come, first served basis. Two pickleball courts will be available for play. Sessions are half-hour increments. All equipment will be supplied free of charge
Free
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind outdoor light festival with Illumination.nyc.
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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
Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
Free
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Join experienced birding guide Gabriel Willow on a walk through The Battery to observe the diversity of migrating birds that visit the park. Meet at the Netherland Memorial Flagpole
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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Tour of the urban vegetable farm and perennial forest farm, led by park staff.
Free
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 designs that will showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Established in 1775, this letterpress print shop […]
Free
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The Native New York Film Festival, in conjunction with the Native New York exhibition, spotlights filmmakers, new films, fan favorites, and filmmaker discussions reflecting on what makes New York a Native place.
Free
Join art historian and lecturer Sylvia Laudien-Meo for illustrated presentations & dynamic discussions in a group setting or via Zoom.
Free
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Salsa your way into the weekend this Cinco de Mayo at the Seaport. Start with a salsa lesson led by two dance pros and enjoy a live performance by local […]
Free
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9 events,
Hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose.
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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
Celebrate the Chrysler Building’s 93rd anniversary and learn more about how its fancy scalloped crown and needle spire helped it win the title of “World’s Tallest Building” in 1930. Kids […]
Free
Calling all Citizen Scientists! Download the iNaturalist free app to learn about the vast diversity of wildlife that call BPC home. Every observation contributes to documenting the biodiversity of Battery […]
Free
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Every first Sunday starting March, China Institute Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers 1-hour open session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy indoor playground space to […]
Free
Budapest’s historic Jewish quarter is home to a thriving community of 100,000 with rich heritage and enduring spirit. On this livestreamed, virtual tour we’ll delve into the origins and evolution of Pest’s Jewish community, the origins of various congregations, and the differences between Neolog and Orthodox. Marvel at the magnificent Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest […]
$25
Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. […]
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Weekly writing session. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode. Free, space is limited, registration required.
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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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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!
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Join seniors from the greater BPC area for conversation, local news, and informal card and board games.
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SATURDAY, MAY20 GO FISH! BATTERY PARK CITY’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY 10AM–1PM, BELVEDERE PLAZA Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson […]
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In the 1920s, Berlin was home to a thriving transgender community, with trans-focused magazines, famous drag clubs, and Magnus Hirschfeld’s Institute for Sexual Science, where some trans people went for gender-affirming care. Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 changed everything. In this talk, Laurie Marhoefer (he/they) explores what happened trans people under the Nazi state, […]
$10
Set in the Hong Kong of the early 1960’s, In the Mood for Love (2000), directed by Wong Kar-wai, tells the story of two neighbors who form a strong bond after both suspect their spouses of having an affair. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings.
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Spend the evening in Battery Park City listening to eclectic voices presented by Asian American Writers’ Workshop. This event will be a reading with a conversation with poets on their ruminations and thoughts on love, queer and otherwise. The lineup will feature Wo Chan, Jasmine Reid, Xan Forest Phillips, and Devyn Manibo.
Free
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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
The Museum's director, Carol Willis, will offer a gallery tour of SKY MARKS | LANDMARKS, which focuses on all the structures in New York designated as individual Landmarks that are “skyscrapers.” RSVP required.
Free
Kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with The Ranzo Boys and the Seaport Museum! In this musical program, Lafayette Matthews and Jules Peiperl will explore queer narratives in maritime music. Through a mix of traditional and contemporary chanteys and ballads the speakers will sing engaging songs and share stories that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its […]
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7 events,
Hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose.
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
Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more about the features of Islamic architecture and designs that migrated from the mosque, even into skyscrapers! Then we’ll design our own patterned tiles! RSVP required.
Free
In celebration of Pride month, BPCA presents Drag Story Hour, a fun and fabulous educational experience that celebrates gender diversity and all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable.
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Open session where families can bring children to play, socialize, and explore Chinese language and culture.
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