Arts and Culture

Dig Into Black History Month With These Two Lower Manhattan Events

Dig Into Black History Month With These Two Lower Manhattan Events

Lower Manhattan is marking Black History Month in all sorts of ways, and at Westfield World Trade Center, you can dig deeper into the area's...

MORE Romantically Festive Things You Can Do for Valentine’s Day

MORE Romantically Festive Things You Can Do for Valentine’s Day

In case you haven’t already made plans for your Valentine’s Day (here are four very fabulous things you can do), more dining rooms and art spaces...

From Construction Site to National Landmark: How Lower Manhattan’s African Burial Ground Was Saved

From Construction Site to National Landmark: How Lower Manhattan’s African Burial Ground Was Saved

The 1991 discovery of one of Manhattan’s most significant historical landmarks began like many other days in the city, with construction crews breaking ground for a new building.

Frozen in Time: Ice Sculptures Ring in the Chinese New Year at Brookfield Place

Frozen in Time: Ice Sculptures Ring in the Chinese New Year at Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place is becoming Brookfield ice for the Lunar New Year. The annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is taking over the space this...

A Guide to Marking Black History Month in Lower Manhattan

A Guide to Marking Black History Month in Lower Manhattan

The pursuit of racial equality and justice requires, among many things, an ongoing education — which is why, for Black History Month, we’re...

Call for Artists: Governors Island, LMCC Want Your Ice Sculpture Ideas

Call for Artists: Governors Island, LMCC Want Your Ice Sculpture Ideas

If you need a healthy distraction during winter hibernation, how does coming up with an idea for an ice sculpture sound? The Trust for Governors...

Making a Morning Out of a Staten Island Ferry Ride

Making a Morning Out of a Staten Island Ferry Ride

Long before there was the NYC Ferry, there was the Staten Island Ferry. The absolute king of commuter ferries doubles as one of the best free things...

‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ at Skylight on Vesey Has Been Extended Through April

‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ at Skylight on Vesey Has Been Extended Through April

We won't scold you if you still have not gone to see the exceptional interactive exhibition "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience," because, we get it:...

What to Do in NYC When It’s Raining

What to Do in NYC When It’s Raining

Rainy days in New York can be a special treat. Let loose from the pressure of hanging out in parks or doing outdoor exercise, you are free to while...

The Best Tours to Learn All Things New and Historic in Lower Manhattan

The Best Tours to Learn All Things New and Historic in Lower Manhattan

Lower Manhattan’s rich history dates back to the very founding of the country, and is dotted with major moments spanning from the American...

New Exhibit Explores How the Seaport Turned Manhattan Into a Powerhouse

New Exhibit Explores How the Seaport Turned Manhattan Into a Powerhouse

Today's Seaport is a vibrant plaza packed with boutiques and restaurants boasting waterfront views. Its origins, however, go much deeper, and are in...

Revisit Thanksgiving Myths at the American Indian Museum

Revisit Thanksgiving Myths at the American Indian Museum

Thanksgiving week is a nice time to spend with family but also a great chance to challenge the preconceived notions of the holiday you thought you...