NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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Lucy Wilner: Us and Them, Birds at the Intersection of Natural and Man-made Worlds

2017-05-13T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Join us for an exhibit at Conference House Park, <em>Lucy Wilner: Us and Them, Birds at the Intersection of Natural and Man-made Worlds, </em>on display through July 23.</p><p>Wilner&rsquo;s paintings explore the realms of imagination evoked by today&rsquo;s new ecological and trans-species consciousness. Far from naturalistic, they present symbolic relationships, especially those between human beings, our histories, tools, and environments, and the natural world.</p><p><strong>Gallery hours:</strong> Monday&nbsp;- Saturday, &nbsp;10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. /&nbsp;Closed holidays /&nbsp;Free admission</p><p>Opening reception:&nbsp;Saturday, May 13, 2017 / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.</p><p><em>Image: Lucy Wilner, Aperture (detail), 72&rdquo; x 60&rdquo; inches, acrylic on canvas 2016</em></p>

Wilner’s paintings explore the realms of imagination evoked by today’s new ecological and trans-species consciousness.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Ocean Breeze Wave Runners Youth Track Club

2015-10-30T00:00:00.000

16:30

18:00

<p>The Ocean Breeze Wave Runners Youth Track Club has been established&nbsp;to give back to the community through&nbsp;the sport we all love: track &amp; field. No prior experience is needed and all children ages 7 - 17 years old are encouraged to join!</p><p>The Ocean Breeze Wave Runners Youth Track Club will strive to develop and create a world class and progressive tradition within the Track and Field/Cross Country Athletics community. Practices will include training in cross country, sprinting events, middle distance and distance events, field events (including jumping&nbsp;and throwing events),&nbsp;and much more.</p><p>With our universal belief in athletics as a stepping stone for success, we feel that the Ocean Breeze Wave Runners can promote, develop,&nbsp;and&nbsp;empower our youth through physical training and mental discipline. Through hard work, motivation,&nbsp;and dedication, members will be able to achieve their goals and, ultimately, cultivate a foundation for a successful lifestyle. We believe, with these skills, the children of the Ocean Breeze Wave Runners Track Club will develop good practices and improve their character and confidence.</p><p>Our mission as a Track Club is to encourage young athletes to prepare rigorously for all challenges, develop a trust and belief in themselves and others, believes they can accomplish anything with the correct mindset and effort, and consistently train for personal and team improvement.</p>

Practices will include training in cross country, sprinting events, middle distance and distance events, field events (including jumping and throwing events), and much more.

(718) 667-3543

OBWaveRunners@parks.nyc.gov

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Introduction to Meditation

2018-07-02T00:00:00.000

07:00

07:45

<p>Known benefits of a regular meditation practice include stress reduction, improved concentration, increased self-awareness&nbsp;and sense of happiness, improved cardiovascular and immune health, and more.</p><p>This class is designed to introduce brand new beginners to the practice of mediation. Please bring a mat or&nbsp;blanket to sit on.</p>

This class is designed to introduce brand new beginners to the practice of mediation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on.

(212) 569-4112

info@breadandyoga.com

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Bryant Park Yoga

2018-06-05T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>Stop by the park and join a Tuesday morning&nbsp;class in this flagship series presented by Kevita. Gaiam provides a colorful selection of mats for the first 1,200 participants. If you would like to secure one of our mats, please arrive at least 30 minutes before class begins. Otherwise, feel free to bring your own!</p><p>Walk-ins are also welcome.</p><p><em>Photo credit: Jane Kratochvil</em></p>

Stop by the park and join a Tuesday morning in this flagship series presented by Kevita. Gaiam provides a colorful selection of mats for the first 1,200 participants.

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Summer on the Hudson: Movies Under the Stars

2013-08-07T00:00:00.000

20:30

22:30

<p> This year&rsquo;s theme: <em>Song &amp; Dance!</em></p><p> Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier movies. Open Captioned.</p><p> <u>Moive Schedule</u>:</p><ul> <li> July 24: 5,000 fingers of Dr. T (&rsquo;53)</li> <li> July 31: Fiddler on the Roof (&rsquo;71)</li> <li> August 7: Little Shop of Horrors (&rsquo;86)</li> <li> August 14: Pitch Perfect (&rsquo;12)</li></ul><p> Pre movie viral video showing.&nbsp; Tweet your suggestions to @SummeronHudson!</p>

Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night of premier movies.

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zhen.heinemann@parks.nyc.gov

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Shape Up NYC: Zumba Toning

2014-05-10T00:00:00.000

10:30

11:30

<p> Zumba&nbsp;is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!</p><p> The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.</p>

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!

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First Quincy Street Community Garden Party Fundraiser

2016-08-28T00:00:00.000

13:00

17:00

<p>Join the First Quincy Street Community Garden&nbsp;as they perform two plays, poetry, music, and games at this garden fundraiser.&nbsp;Bring your own food;&nbsp;the garden will&nbsp;provide tables, chairs, beverages, and&nbsp;dessert.</p>

Join the First Quincy Street Community Garden as they perform two plays, poetry, music, and games at this garden fundraiser.

firstquincygarden@gmail.com

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Suggested Donation: $20 Adults, $10 Kids and Seniors

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Bike Practice Session

2016-08-28T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>Bike Practice Session is a two-hour, supervised practice session, not a structured class. Participants can practice on one of Bike New York&rsquo;s loaner bikes (if you register in advance), though we encourage using&nbsp;your own bike. We provide&nbsp;a safe, controlled&nbsp;learning&nbsp;area and the watchful eyes of Bike New&nbsp;York&rsquo;s trained coaches, who will offer tips on how to&nbsp;effectively stop, start and steer a bike.&nbsp;Bike Practice Session is intended for recent Learn to Ride participants who attended the Learn to Ride class on August 21, but we welcome anyone who isn&rsquo;t confident with their bike control skills. This is a required class in Bike New York&#39;s&nbsp;Earn-A-Bike&nbsp;program. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bike.nyc/education/classes/bike-practice-session/">bike.nyc</a>.</p><p>Pre-registration is required at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bike.nyc/education/classes/learn-to-ride-adults/">bike.nyc</a>. Kids must bring a bike and a helmet; adults can borrow ours.&nbsp;</p>

We provide a safe, controlled learning area and the watchful eyes of Bike New York’s trained coaches, who will offer tips on how to effectively stop, start and steer a bike.

(718) 430-1890

info@vcpark.org

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Arsenal Gallery Exhibition: The Rhythmic Art of Thread

2017-01-26T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

The gallery is located on the third floor.

<p>The Rhythmic Art of Thread showcases works in fiber that explore diverse themes of culture, spirituality, historical events, and icons. Contemporary artists merge techniques of quilting, applique, mixed media, screening, fabric collage, and fiber fusion to tell stories and present abstract imagery in textile art. The exhibition features the works of Michael A. Cummings, Shimoda Emanuel, Ife Felix, Laura R. Gadson, Jacqueline Johnson, Jackquelynn Jones, Dindga McCannon, Lisa Shepard Stewart, and 2016 Teen Curators of The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.</p><p>Curated by Harlem Needle Arts with support from NYC Parks&rsquo; Ebony Society.&nbsp;</p><p>Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16; and Presidents Day on Monday, February 20.&nbsp;</p>

The Rhythmic Art of Thread showcases artists who work in fiber and explore diverse themes of indigenous culture, spirituality, historical events, and icons.

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Art in the Garden: Harvesting Our History: The Story of Queens Botanical Garden

2014-06-18T00:00:00.000

08:30

17:30

The exhibit will be shown in the Visitor & Administration Building Gallery.

<p> <span style="font-size: 12px">Get a sense of&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); font-size: 12px">Queens Botanical Garden</span><span style="font-size: 12px">&#39;s past and how both the 1939 and 1964 New York World&#39;s Fairs influenced the Garden&#39;s development.&nbsp; This exhibit is created largely from the Garden&#39;s own archives with images that illustrate these important events in New York City&#39;s history.</span></p>

Get a sense of Queens Botanical Garden's past and how both the 1939 and 1964 New York World's Fairs influenced the Garden's development.

(718) 886-3800

dhector@queensbotanical.org

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Free with Garden admission ($4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students with ID and children 3-12)

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NYRR Open Run: Pelham Bay Park

2018-10-25T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Meet at Sweetgum Playground.

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with&nbsp;NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

(212) 360-3300

jules.webster@parks.nyc.gov

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Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square

2016-12-07T00:00:00.000

08:00

15:00

<p>Nestled inside Prospect Park&#39;s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved weekday market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents stock up on locally grown staples.</p><p>The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, and flowers&nbsp;to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods.</p>

The offerings range from a selection of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, plants, and flowers to fresh-caught fish and organic baked goods.

info@prospectpark.org

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Bryant Park Early Bird Game Social

2014-08-27T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p> Join us at our all new weekly Game Socials to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you.<br /> <br /> The&nbsp;Early Bird Game Social&nbsp;gives you a chance to start the day in the park, and warm up your mind with games that get you thinking like dominoes, Scrabble, cards or Boggle.</p>

The Early Bird Game Social gives you a chance to start the day in the park, and warm up your mind with games that get you thinking.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Customer Service Week: Meet the Manager at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

2013-10-10T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

<span><span>More than 20 city agencies&nbsp;have observed&nbsp;Customer Service Week since 2008. In honor of the tradition, tour&nbsp;Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center and meet the manager.</span></span>

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center is open for tours and introductions to the center's manager in honor of Customer Service Week.

(212) 397-3159

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Movies Under the Stars: Lego Movie

2016-06-16T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

Bronx River bet. Westchster Av and Bruckner Blvd

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>A lowly Lego figure (voiced by Chris Pratt) joins a group intent on battling an evil force after a case of mistaken identity in this computer-generated comedy from the filmmakers behind Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and co-director Chris McKay (Robot Chicken).</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

A lowly Lego figure (voiced by Chris Pratt) joins a group intent on battling an evil force after a case of mistaken identity in this computer-generated comedy from the filmmakers behind Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs and co-director Chris McKay (Robot Chicken).

718-430-1825

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Adults Le Petit Art

2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Adults will create mini dioramas, delicate miniature paper cuttings-to-art card editions&nbsp;and originals (ACEO),&nbsp;and cardboard art. Participants will learn how to create miniature pieces. They will learn miniature pieces can be quite detailed and take time to create.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to take their time and concentrate on creating a fully-developed piece.</p><p><strong>April: </strong>Delicate Paper Cutting<br /><strong>May: </strong>ACEO Cardboard Art (Florals, Still Life, Landscape) Mix Media<br /><strong>June:</strong> Rockin&#39; Art Painted Rocks<br />&nbsp;</p>

Adults will create mini dioramas, delicate miniature paper cuttings-to-art card editions and originals (ACEO), and cardboard art.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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NYRR Open Run: St. Mary's Park

2018-12-15T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the intersection of Eagle Avenue and 149th Street (look for the big rock)

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

(212) 360-3300

jules.webster@parks.nyc.gov

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Drawing: Chalk and Talk

2015-08-22T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>Dunes, Drawing and Dendrology is a new summer program, a thematic series of nature walks, talks, and art workshops, designed to encompass the various natural elements of Conference House Park.&nbsp;</p><p>Capture the beauty of Conference House Park&nbsp;and draw inspiration from its&nbsp;natural surroundings and environment. Embrace the park&#39;s dominant topographical features&mdash;the shoreline and forest&mdash; through the art of drawing.</p><p>This introductory workshop provides basic how-to instruction along with the materials to explore and capture the varied landscape of Conference House Park. Classes to be held outdoors&mdash;weather permitting.</p><p>All skill levels are welcome. For those interested, a brief overview of Conference House Park&#39;s dunes and forests will be given. Ages 10 and up.</p>

This introductory workshop provides basic how-to instruction along with the materials to explore and capture the varied landscape of Conference House Park.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Arsenal Gallery: 35th Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition

2017-12-07T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

3rd Floor Gallery

<p>NYC Parks welcomes the holiday season with its 35th annual exhibition of creative, unconventional wreaths. Employing an array of uncommon materials, more than 40 participating fine artists, designers, and imaginative individuals celebrate this timeless holiday symbol. This year&rsquo;s wreaths draw inspiration from a range of themes ranging from the personal to the universal. This exhibition is an inspired and fun way to experience the holiday season.</p><p>This event is free and open to the public.</p><p>This exhibition is closed on Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day) and Monday, January 1 (New Year&#39;s Day).</p>

NYC Parks welcomes the holiday season with its 35th annual exhibition of creative, unconventional wreaths.

(212) 360-8114

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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2018 Senior Games Basketball Clinic

2018-02-06T00:00:00.000

08:00

10:00

<p>Get Ready!&nbsp;Get Set! Let&#39;s Go!&nbsp;The 2018 <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a>, for adults ages 50 and older, is right around the corner.</p><p>In preparation for the Senior Games, St. John&#39;s Recreation Center will be hosting basketball clinics to help you strengthen those sharp basketball skills. The clinic will take place every Tuesday aand Thursday in the center&#39;s gym. Come out and work with some of our best instructors to get you ready for the Games of your life!</p>

In preparation for the Senior Games, St. John's Recreation Center will be hosting basketball clinics to help you strengthen those sharp basketball skills.

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Please note: </strong>the first day of the clinic is free. To participate in the clinic after the first day, you&#39;ll need a <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership</a>

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Wave Hill History Walk

2018-09-15T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p>Discover the fascinating history of Wave Hill&rsquo;s architecture and landscape on a walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide. Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Arturo Toscanini.</p><p>Free with admission to the grounds.</p>

Hear about the people who once called Wave Hill home, among them Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Bashford Dean and Arturo Toscanini.

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Free with admission to the grounds. Admission is $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, Free to Members and children under 6.

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Le Petit Steampunk Art: Upcycle Miniature Bottles - Adults

2017-02-22T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:30

<p>Have great fun creating beautiful steampunk art&nbsp;out of old small bottles and jars with their caps. All labels and gummy residue should be removed. Bring old pill bottles, small jelly and jam jars, and containers with tops clean and dry).&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Themes</strong><br />January: Once Upon A Midnight Steamy<br />February: Punk Love<br />March: Beware the Winds of March&nbsp;</p>

Have great fun creating beautiful steampunk art out of old small bottles and jars with their caps.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Pop-Up Audubon

2013-04-13T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

Look for the orange tent by the Binnen Bridge, near the Audubon Center.

<p> <u>Nature on the Go: Fun in the Forest - 1 p.m. &amp; 3 p.m.</u><br /> We will use the last-remaining forest in Brooklyn as a real-world laboratory for hands-on discovery. Take an in-depth look at the largest organism within this habitat (trees) and discover the important role forests play in providing different habitats for the Park&rsquo;s wildlife. This program includes hand-on activities and a nature walk through the forest.</p><p> <u>Nature&rsquo;s Helpers - 2 p.m.</u><br /> Spend some time outside enjoying nature while helping to keep the Park clean. Families are encouraged to come and take a tour of the Park and help keep it clean along the way. Gloves, garbage bags and trash grabbers will be provided.&nbsp;</p><p> <u>Discovery Tour - 4 p.m.</u><br /> Learn what birds eat from trees, early spring migration, and discover the layers within the forest.</p><p> Note: Pop-Up Audubon will be at the&nbsp;Prospect Park Fair&nbsp;on April 20. Meet us at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Bandshell. April 20 only.&nbsp;</p>

“Pop-Up Audubon” is a new interactive activity through the Audubon Center that allows you to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning adventures.

(718) 287-3400

info@prospectpark.org

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Youth Adaptive Swim

2014-05-02T00:00:00.000

16:00

17:45

<p> Practice your swimming skills in this adaptive swim program for&nbsp;people with disabilities!&nbsp; To register, which is mandatory, please call the Citywide Aquatics office at 718-760-6969 ext. 0.</p><p> Recreation center membership is required. Visit the <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation membership page</a> for more information.</p>

Practice your swimming skills in this adaptive swim program for people with disabilities!

718-760-6969 ext. 0

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Recreation center membership is required.

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West African Dance

2017-06-05T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

<p>Join us for this fun dance class. All are welcome to learn the traditional dances unique to West Africa. African dances are largely participatory, with spectators being part of the performance.&nbsp;Get fit while having tons of fun!</p>

All are welcome to learn the traditional dances unique to West Africa. African dances are largely participatory, with spectators being part of the performance.

(212) 569-4112

info@breadandyoga.com

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Summer League Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

2016-05-10T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p>Come out and play wheelchair basketball this summer at the Al Oerter Recreation Center! &nbsp;If you&#39;ve never played wheelchair basketball before, this is your opportunity to learn, have fun and show other players that &quot;You&#39;ve Got Game!&quot;</p>

Come out and play wheelchair basketball this summer at the Al Oerter Recreation Center! If you've never played wheelchair basketball before, this is your opportunity to learn…

718-353-7853

david.deas@parks.nyc.gov

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NYC Parks recreation center membership is required.

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Shape Up NYC: Body Blast

2014-06-09T00:00:00.000

19:30

20:30

<p> McDonald Park House is Staten Island&#39;s home of Shape Up NYC!&nbsp;&nbsp;Take part in&nbsp;14 fitness classes&nbsp;per week for free.</p><p> Body Blast is&nbsp;a moderate impact aerobics workout, with strength training exercises for overall fitness.</p>

Body Blast is a moderate impact aerobics workout, with strength training exercises for overall fitness.

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New You Open House

2018-01-09T00:00:00.000

09:00

14:00

<p>Start your New Year off with the goal of leading a healthy, active life and begin your journey&nbsp; becoming a &quot;New You&quot;.&nbsp; Grab your work out gear, a sturdy lock and visit St. James Recreation Center to participate in free fitness classes, enjoy&nbsp; our fitness room, cycle studio, and media education lab.&nbsp;Free fitness&nbsp;demonstrations throughout the day.</p><p>Proper fitness wear, a valid photo ID and a sturdy lock are required.</p>

Start your New Year off with the goal of leading a healthy, active life and begin your journey becoming a "New You".

718-367-3657

sheroly.jones@parks.nyc.gov

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Faces of Cuba Exhibition

2016-07-22T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>This photo exhibit is the result of a &quot;people to people&quot; cultural exchange in which the artist participated last October. The artist and group visited Havana, Cienfuegos,&nbsp;and Trinidad. Music and art were everywhere and the crumbling Spanish architecture made for some interesting&nbsp;images. The various images convey his impressions of Cuba and the Cuban people in an apolitical manner. The recent presidential visit and talk of lifting the embargo lend context to the images.</p>

The artist and group visited Havana, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad. Music and art were everywhere and the crumbling Spanish architecture made for some interesting images

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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MillionTreesNYC TreeLC Workshop in Manhattan

2014-04-15T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p> Help water and care for the 110,000+ new street trees that have been planted across New York City! Join the MillionTreesNYC to give trees a little &quot;Tree LC&quot; and stewardship, and help keep New York City green by coming to a free MillionTreesNYC tree care workshop where you will learn:</p><ul> <li> What is MillionTreesNYC?</li> <li> How to identify trees in New York City</li> <li> Benefits trees bring to our city</li> <li> Tree Care - Water! Weed! Mulch! Plant flowers!</li></ul><p> Workshops are focused on active tree care, so come ready to get your hands dirty and care for street trees along the sidewalk. Please wear closed-toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty. Tree stewardship is similar to gardening work, involving bending and kneeling on the sidewalk. Children are always welcome, and must be accompanied by an adult. All participants will care for trees using small gardening tools and watering buckets. Please dress for light gardening work, wear close-toed shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle. All MillionTreesNYC events are rain or shine.</p><p> <strong><a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/milliontrees/tree_stewardship_workshops">Registration is required</a></strong></p>

Join us to help care for new street trees in the Bronx!

(718) 760-6931

stewards@milliontreesnyc.org

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Yoga Flow in Hudson Yards

2018-09-22T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>Want to flow through your chaturanga with views of NYC&#39;s future mega-neighborhood? From May through September,&nbsp;Hudson Park will be hosting a yoga series&nbsp;every Saturday morning.</p><p>The HY/HK BID provides mats and blocks for the first 20 participants. These classes are free and open to the public.</p>

From May through September, Hudson Park will be hosting a yoga series every Saturday morning. The HY/HK BID provides mats and blocks for the first 20 participants.

(212) 239-1619

nmojica@hyhkalliance.org

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Community Boatbuilding at Brooklyn Bridge Park

2016-05-14T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

<p>The experienced boatbuilders of the <a href="http://www.villagecommunityboathouse.org/">Village Community Boathouse</a> will lead volunteers in constructing a 14-foot-long Whitehall rowboat in Brooklyn Bridge Park&#39;s&nbsp;Community Room at 99 Plymouth. Named after the Lower Manhattan street that now ends at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal, Whitehalls were the water taxis of their day, speedily ferrying passengers across the East River and to and from ships at anchor in the harbor. The shape and dimensions of this boat are drawn from a Whitehall built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1890.</p><p>Regular boatbuilding sessions will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.&nbsp;to noon until May 22. Spectators are more than welcome and volunteers are&nbsp;encouraged to join. No experience is necessary.</p><p>For more information or to sign up, please email <a href="mailto:info@villagecommunityboathouse.org">info@villagecommunityboathouse.org</a> or <a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4baba92babfc1-volunteer">register&nbsp;here</a>.</p>

The experienced boatbuilders of the Village Community Boathouse will lead volunteers in constructing a 14-foot-long Whitehall rowboat in BBP's Community Room at 99 Plymouth.

(718) 724-6432

bcape@bbpnyc.org

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Bryant Park Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band

2013-07-27T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:00

Come meet Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band&nbsp;

Come meet Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Summer Camp in the Greenbelt

2014-07-16T00:00:00.000

09:30

12:30

<p>It&#39;s not too late to register for camp this season!</p><p>Greenbelt Summer Day Camp for children age 5 - 13 years runs from 7/7 to 8/14 at High Rock Park.</p><p>For more information&nbsp;visit the Greenbelt Conservancy website below.</p>

It's not too late to register for camp this season at the Greenbelt.

(718) 667-2165 ext. 1

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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For fees and registeration visit <a href="http://sigreenbelt.org/2010/12/10/greenbelt-summer-day-camp/">Greenbelt Summer Day Camp</a>.

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Sunset Family Festival

2014-08-06T00:00:00.000

16:00

23:00

The Sunset Family Festival is a series of&nbsp;beach&nbsp;and&nbsp;boardwalk events including fireworks, family entertainment, snacks, and vendors. For more information, visit the Sunset Family Festival <a href="http://www.backtotheboardwalk.com">website</a>.

The Sunset Family Festival is a series of beach and boardwalk events including fireworks, family entertainment, snacks, and vendors.

(347) 466-1767

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Central Park Tour: Seneca Village

2016-10-13T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:15

<p>Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park. &nbsp;</p><p>Join Central Park Conservancy guides on this tour to learn about the lives of Seneca Village&rsquo;s residents in the 1800s and the community&rsquo;s place in pre-Central Park. Highlights of this tour include: Summit Rock, Tanner&#39;s Spring, Winterdale Arch, and sites where important residences and churches existed before the development of the Park.</p><p>The tour route involves moderate inclines and a few stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Seneca-Village-Tour-Start-Map.jpg">starts</a> and ends inside the park at 85th Street and Central Park West</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies</a> carefully.</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.html">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p><p>For more information, please review our <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p>

Seneca Village was an important community of predominantly African-American property owners, living in an area that now makes up part of Central Park.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.

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Birding Bonanza

2018-05-12T00:00:00.000

10:00

14:00

just south of Icahn Stadium

<p>Randall&rsquo;s Island Park is home to over 180 species of birds. Join us for a day of free, family-friendly bird watching! Learn about the amazing adaptations of birds as they thrive in the Island&rsquo;s restored habitats.</p><ul> <li>Explore 20 acres of natural habitat</li> <li>Guided walks with experts from RIPA and NYC Audubon</li> <li>Live birds and information on bird rehabilitation from the Wild Bird Fund</li> <li>Binoculars and bird guides provided</li> <li>Crafts, games, and refreshments</li></ul><p>Suitable for ages 7+ (with an adult)</p>

Join us for a day of free, family-friendly bird watching! Learn about the amazing adaptations of birds as they thrive in the Island’s restored habitats.

(212) 830-7722

publicprograms@randallsisland.org

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It's My Park at Thomas Jefferson Park

2016-10-15T00:00:00.000

10:00

15:00

112th Street, along the FDR Drive.

<p>This It&#39;s My Park season, volunteer with Tom&#39;s Dog Run Committee to spread woodchips, paint the main fence and bulletin board, plant, and clean&nbsp;up the dog run.</p>

This It's My Park season, volunteer with Tom's Dog Run Committee to spread woodchips, paint the main fence and bulletin board, plant, and clean up the dog run.

ewyche@cityparksfoundation.org

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Basic Canoeing

2014-07-05T00:00:00.000

11:00

14:00

Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City.<p> Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays.&nbsp; Participation in a mandatory safety review led by a trained Ranger is required.&nbsp;</p><p> Most canoe programs are first-come, first-serve. For ages 8 years old and up.</p>

Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays.

(718) 967-3542

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Washington Square Park: Sacred Sounds Yoga Class

2016-06-08T00:00:00.000

08:30

09:30

<p>Join a yoga class at Washington Square Park!&nbsp;All abilities are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat. Drop-ins are welcome. Classes are free and open to the public.</p><p>This class is brought to you by Sacred Sounds Yoga.&nbsp;</p>

Drop-ins are welcome. Classes are free and open to the public.

sarah(dot)neilson(at)parks.nyc.gov

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Rocking the Boat: Free Community Rowing and Sailing

2017-06-17T00:00:00.000

13:00

18:00

<p>Rocking the Boat invites you all to&nbsp;free&nbsp;community&nbsp;rowing&nbsp;experience.</p><p>Through Community Rowing, you&#39;ll&nbsp;explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats and learn&nbsp;about local waterways.&nbsp;The free program takes place every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.&nbsp;</p><p>For three of those days, community members can also try their hand at sailing.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Free Sailing&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The City&rsquo;s only sailing program aims to make sailing a staple of the South Bronx waterfront. Free sailing takes place on:</p><ul> <li>Sunday, June 10</li> <li>Saturday, August 12</li> <li>Sunday, September 10</li></ul>

Through Community Rowing, you'll explore the Bronx River aboard student-built wooden row boats and learn about local waterways.

(718) 466-5799

info@rockingtheboat.org

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Seasonal Arts & Crafts: Rock Painting

2016-07-01T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p>Kids and parents will create painted beautifully-painted rocks to take home. Feel free to&nbsp;bring a clean stone to paint.</p>

Kids and parents will create painted beautifully-painted rocks to take home. Feel free to bring a clean stone to paint.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte

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Family Art Project: Handmade River Rafts

2017-07-16T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p>Collage a mixture of buoyant materials cut from repurposed foam trays, colorful foam sheets, and reeds. Make it into an all-natural raft or handmade boat. Keep it as a small sculpture&mdash;or see if it floats.</p><p>Free with admission to the grounds.&nbsp;</p>

Collage a mixture of buoyant materials cut from repurposed foam trays, colorful foam sheets, and reeds. Make it into an all-natural raft or handmade boat.

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Garden admission prices: $8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+, Free to Members and children under 6

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Crochet Two-Color Easy Open Mesh Beach/Market Bag

2014-02-08T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p> Learn to make an open mesh&nbsp;bag for the beach,&nbsp;or to put your crochet projects and yarn into.&nbsp;Bring your own materials. Choose any two&nbsp;complementary or contrasting colors of your choice. Think summer colors--f<span style="font-size: 12px;">or beginners, we would suggest avoiding dark colors. If you cannot find cotton yarn, then get acrylic yarn. Avoid stretchy yarns</span></p><p> Supplies needed:</p><ul> <li> #4 (Worsted Wt.) 100% cotton yarn (1 skein color A; 1 skein color B)</li> <li> #J crochet hook</li></ul>

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Ping Pong

2014-08-03T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

<p> Test your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Bring a friend, or sign up with our park attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.&nbsp;</p><p> Paddles and balls provided free of charge to all skill levels.&nbsp;</p>

Test your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Hudson Warehouse Presents: The Triumph of Love

2017-06-23T00:00:00.000

18:30

22:00

<p>Hudson Warehouse is now in its fourteenth year of presenting classic works of theater&nbsp;to the public&nbsp;on Thursdays - Sundays at 6:30. Just show up and grab a seat on the benches or stairs of the Soldiers and Sailors monument.&nbsp;You may bring your own folding chair, but be forewarned, there is very limited space for folding chairs. Performances are typically under two hours. There is no intermission. Dogs are allowed, but we ask you to sit at the top of the monument if you bring pets. &nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>The Triumph of Love</strong><br />By Pierre de Marivaux<br />Translated by Stephen Wadsworth<br />Directed by Emily Rose Parman</p><p>For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hudsonwarehouse.net">hudsonwarehouse.net</a>.</p>

Hudson Warehouse presents the Classics, Thursday - Sundays at 6:30. The Triumph of Love By Pierre de Marivaux Translated by Stephen Wadsworth Directed by Emily Rose Parman For…

(212) NEW-YORK

hudsonwarehouse89@gmail.com

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Richard III

2017-06-08T00:00:00.000

19:30

21:30

The stage will be set at the east end of Brooklyn's beautiful Carroll Park, along Smith Street.

<p>Join NYC Parks and Smith Street Stage for an evening of Shakespeare!</p><p>Enjoy Smith Street Stage&#39;s fresh take on the classic, <strong>Richard III</strong>.&nbsp; This powerful play reveals the story of a country in turmoil and a madman lusting for power. As the ruthless and charismatic Richard claws his way to the throne, a nation is forced to the breaking point in this chilling tale of a tyrant, his enablers, and those who attempt to resist.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>Theatre-goers are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to curtain time. The stage will be set at the east end of Brooklyn&#39;s beautiful Carroll Park, along Smith Street. Ground seating is open to the public, as well as a limited number of chairs.</p>

Join NYC Parks and Smith Street Stage for an evening of Shakespeare! Enjoy Smith Street Stage's fresh take on the classic, Richard III. This powerful play reveals the story…

info@smithstreetstage.org

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Immigrants: The Roots of Innovation

2018-01-20T00:00:00.000

12:00

15:00

<p>It is said that the Internet is making the world a smaller place, connecting people and places that were once hugely separated by many miles and mindsets. However, the world has been getting &ldquo;smaller&rdquo; for years &mdash; in large part due to immigration and the free flow of ideas that come with it.</p><p>Now on view at the Conference House Park visitor center and at the Biddle House in Conference House Park, this exhibit highlights narratives of&nbsp;important pioneers in the fields of maritime navigation and communication&nbsp;so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world &ldquo;smaller&rdquo; slowly but surely over centuries by learning how to travel vast oceans.&nbsp;The exhibit also includes a selection of devices, navigational maps and prints from the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication&nbsp;(located in Rosebank, S.I.), devoted to preserving and displaying devices and equipment that were used over the years to navigate waters worldwide. This exhibit also includes a working model of a dry dock.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

This exhibit highlights important pioneers in these fields so people today can understand how our ancestors started making the world “smaller” by learning how to travel vast oceans.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

2019-04-07T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet off Hylan Blvd., next to the parking lot, on the path that leads to the water

<p>Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running&nbsp;initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.&nbsp;All runs are directed by volunteers and are free to all participants. The finish line is open until the last person is done. The courses vary based on the park, but the courses&nbsp;are between 2.5 and&nbsp;3 miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home &ndash; bag check is not provided. No need to do anything before the run, just show up. Open to all ages, experience levels, walkers, strollers, dogs: All are welcome!</p><p>This program is in coordination with&nbsp;NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative.</p>

Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.

(212) 360-3300

jules.webster@parks.nyc.gov

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Central Park Tour: Legendary Landmarks

2016-10-28T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p>From a nineteenth century &quot;castle&quot; to a 3,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk, Central Park Conservancy guides take you on a memorable 90-minute walk through some of Central Park&rsquo;s best-loved highlights.</p><p>Enjoy the sweeping vistas of the Great Lawn from Belvedere Castle. Learn how Turtle Pond got its name. And stroll east to the most ancient outdoor artifact in New York City.</p><p>The tour route involves moderate inclines and a few stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Belvedere-Castle-Map.jpg">starts</a> and ends at Belvedere Castle (mid-Park at 79th Street).</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-policies.html">policies </a>carefully.&nbsp;Groups of seven or more must schedule a <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/custom-tours.html">custom tour</a> three weeks in advance at <a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.&nbsp;For more information, please review our <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a> (FAQ).</p>

Join Central Park Conservancy guides on this tour of the area's best-loved attractions, including Belvedere Castle, the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond, and the 3,500-year-old Obelisk.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.

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