NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

2017-05-07T00:00:00.000

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 <a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;Community Parks Initiative</a>.</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.

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Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym Hosted by the Axis Project Wheelchair Basketball

2017-11-14T00:00:00.000

19:00

21:00

<p>Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? Well, here&#39;s your chance to learn from the best!&nbsp;</p><p>Come out and scrimmage against other wheelchair basketball players from the NYC area. With the help of the wheelchair basketball team, it&#39;s guaranteed to be&nbsp;tons of fun and you&#39;ll come back every week for more action!</p>

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play wheelchair basketball and know the rules inside and out? Well, here's your chance to learn from the best!

(212) 360-3341

Rodolfo.guevara@Parks.nyc.gov

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A valid NYC Parks recreation center membership is required to participate in this program. To learn more about our memberships, please visit our<a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">Recreation Center Membership page</a>.

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Open Garden Days: Colonial Herb Garden at the Historic Conference House

2018-11-09T00:00:00.000

07:00

19:00

<p>The Staten Island Herb Society maintains&nbsp;the Colonial Herb Garden&nbsp;adjacent to the historic&nbsp;Conference House. We are committed to preserving and retaining an authentic representation of herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used&nbsp;in&nbsp;Colonial America.&nbsp;</p><p>The Colonial Herb Garden&nbsp;consists of varying-shaped beds laid out in a symmetrical plan.The garden is surrounded by a gated fence and has several benches to allow&nbsp;visitors to sit and enjoy the visual and scented pleasures of this diverse and comprehensive Colonial garden.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The various beds and a few of the plants that inhabit them include:</p><p>CULINARY I - Bay, Rosemary, Oregano, Horseradish, Chives, Thyme, Parsley, Sage, Basil<br />CULINARY II - Lavender, Caraway, Lemon Verbena, Mints, Calendula<br />DRYING - Statice, Anise Hyssop, Spiderwort, Sweet Woodruff<br />DYE - False Blue Indigo, Parsley, Woodruff, Fennel, Southernwood<br />HEALING - Strawberries, Rose, Dill, Arugula, Hydrangea, Joe Pye Wee, Comfrey, Lettuces<br />MOONLIGHT - Lungwort, SilverKing Artemesia, Dwarf Comfrey, Orris Root, Sage<br />ORNAMENTAL I - Poppy, Yarrow, Kerria, Peony, Tansy<br />ORNAMENTAL II - Mallow, Wormwood, Dame&#39;s Rocket, Feverfew, Catmint<br />SCENTED - Bee Balm, Scented Geraniums, Pineapple Sage<br />SIMPLES/HOUSEHOLD I - Coltsfoot, Mullein, Boneset, Solomon&#39;s Seal<br />SIMPLES/HOUSEHOLD II - Evening Primrose, Forget-me-nots, Lamb&#39;s ears, Valerian, Lady&#39;s Mantle<br />WOODLAND - Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Coltsfoot, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Trillium, Wild Ginger, Hellebore, Goldenseal, Mayapple, Hepatica</p>

Discover herbs that might have been used by Native Americans of the eastern United States, and herbs commonly used in Colonial America at the Colonial Herb Garden!

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Astronomy: Orionids Meteor Shower

2018-10-14T00:00:00.000

19:00

20:30

<p>Our Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history, and folklore of the universe. The Orionids is an average shower, producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.</p><p>Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Our Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system. The Orionids is an average shower, producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak.

(718) 352-1769

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CityParks Seniors Fitness: Yoga

2013-10-02T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Jerome Ave. and E.233rd St

<p> City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in <em>CityParks Seniors Fitness</em>. The Fall 2013 season of free fitness programs will begin the week of September 23^rd and will offer free tennis lessons, yoga instruction and fitness walking in 14 parks across the city.</p><p> All activities in this six&ndash;week fitness program take place twice a week at each location through November 1, 2013.&nbsp; Participants are encouraged to maintain regular attendance to maximize health benefits.</p><p> <em>CityParks Seniors Fitness</em> has served over 5,000 participants since it began in 2006 and aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity.&nbsp; The program encourages New Yorkers to maximize the health benefits of staying active at every age. Even in moderate amounts, exercise can help participants feel better, maintain or lose weight, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and minimize the symptoms of arthritis.</p><p> All equipment and instruction is provided free of charge.</p>

City Parks Foundation welcomes all New Yorkers, 60 and over, to participate in CityParks Seniors Fitness.

info@cityparksfoundation.org

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-08-16T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

<p>Join our Adventure Guides, who lead free nature-related programs at our Nature Centers this summer.</p><p>Nature Center Adventures connect New Yorkers of all ages to the natural world.&nbsp;Nature Center&nbsp;Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and&nbsp;getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.</p><p>Programs vary by location.</p>

Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.

(718) 352-1769

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Fields of Inquiry: Photographs by Yola Monakhov Stockton

2014-12-03T00:00:00.000

11:00

17:00

<p>The show features work from two series, Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton&#39;s work provides commentary on the photographic process through&nbsp;traditional documentary photography and&nbsp;constructed compositions.</p>

The show features work from two series Field Guide to Bird Songs and Empire Picture of the Hudson. Stockton's work provides commentary on the photographic process…

(718) 816-4506 x10

katelynn@aliceausten.org

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$3 suggested donation

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Summer Sports Experience

2015-04-25T00:00:00.000

14:00

18:00

<p>Pitch, shoot and score with NYC Parks!&nbsp; Summer Sports Experience welcomes kids to join this free program focused on developing sports skills.&nbsp; Kids will play a variety of sports each day, and can come every session, or just once.&nbsp; Take your pick!&nbsp; The program is available in all five boroughs, so find the one nearest you.</p><p>To get started, please&nbsp;register by email with&nbsp;Bronx Borough Coordinator Christopher Suarez (<a href="mailto:Christopher.Suarez@parks.nyc.gov?subject=Summer%20Sports%20Experience%3A%20St.%20Mary's">click here to email him</a>).&nbsp; See you there!</p>

Pitch, shoot and score with NYC Parks! Summer Sports Experience welcomes kids to join this free program focused on developing sports skills.

(718) 402-5155

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NYRR Open Run: Astoria Park

2019-02-16T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet near the track, next to the bathrooms

<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. All runs are…

212-360-3300

jules.webster@parks.nycgov

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Sports Unlimited

2016-07-28T00:00:00.000

14:00

17:00

<p>Girls and boys ages&nbsp;6-17 are invited to join our experienced staff for organized play in&nbsp;Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, dodgeball, flag football and&nbsp;handball!</p><p>For more information, pleae contact&nbsp;Sheroly Jones at&nbsp;(718) 367-3657 or sheroly.jones@parks.nyc.gov.</p>

Girls and boys ages 6-17 are invited to join our experienced staff for organized play in Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, dodgeball, flag football and handball!

(718) 367-3657

sheroly.jones@parks.nyc.gov

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Garden Conservation Day

2015-07-11T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p>&nbsp;Please join the Dyckman Farmhouse&nbsp;to help&nbsp;keep our grounds looking beautiful.</p>

Please join the Dyckman Farmhouse to help keep our grounds looking beautiful.

(212) 304-9422

director@dyckmanfarmhouse.org

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Gallery Tour

2018-11-20T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<p>Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill&rsquo;s Curatorial Fellow. In a new collaboration, Wave Hill is partnering with the&nbsp;American Society of Botanical Artists&nbsp;to produce and host ASBA&rsquo;s&nbsp;21st Annual International. ASBA&rsquo;s mission is to provide a thriving, interactive community dedicated to perpetuating the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art.</p><p>This juried exhibition consists of two-dimensional original botanical art, including some specimens found at Wave Hill. In the Sunroom Project Space,&nbsp;Keren Anavy, creating a conservatory from man-made materials, responds to Wave Hill&rsquo;s late-fall landscape. Suspended from the ceiling, abstract paintings on translucent Mylar dip into shallow pools of ink and correspond to the changing colors of Wave Hill&rsquo;s seasonal plants. Anavy is also collaborating with&nbsp;Valerie Green/Dance Entropy&nbsp;on&nbsp;Utopia, a dance performance, which will be presented in the gallery. Free with admission to the grounds.</p><p>Free with admission to the grounds.</p>

This juried exhibition consists of two-dimensional original botanical art, including some specimens found at Wave Hill.

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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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Shape Up NYC Latin Dance for Fitness

2018-09-15T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

<p>Move to Latin rhythms from today and past years: Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa. Bring your water bottle and positive energy for a morning of fun, friendship, and fitness for adults.&nbsp;</p><p>This is a beginner &ndash; intermediate Latin Dance Fitness course through <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc">Shape Up NYC</a>.</p>

Move to Latin rhythms from today and past years: Merengue, Bachata, and Salsa.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Thomas Jefferson Park to Randall's Island Hike

2015-09-13T00:00:00.000

11:00

14:00

<p>Enjoy the urban wildlife and landscaping of Thomas Jefferson Park.&nbsp; Then journey along the greenway to Randall&#39;s Island to explore the salt marshes and waterside views of the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and a fun way to reduce stress.&nbsp; Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City and places often off-limits to the general public.&nbsp;</p><p>Moderate hikes are longer, faster paced hikes on rugged terrain.&nbsp; For all hiking programs we recommend wearing comfortable shoes or boots, and packing water and a light snack.</p>

Enjoy the urban wildlife and landscaping of Thomas Jefferson Park. Then journey along the greenway to Randall's Island to explore the salt marshes and waterside views of the city.

(212) 628-2345

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Films on the Green: The Women on the 6th Floor

2014-06-20T00:00:00.000

20:30

23:00

<p> Films on the Green, a free outdoor French film festival, will be presenting the comedy&nbsp;<em>The Women on the 6th Floor</em>, starring Fabrice Luchini, on June 20th in Tompkins Square Park! In this film, a conservative couple&#39;s lives in 1960s Paris are turned upside down by two Spanish maids.</p><p> Films on the Green is a free outdoor French film festival produced annually in New York City parks by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States, FACE and NYC Parks. Since its inception in 2008, the festival has expanded the reach of French film and brought classic and contemporary movies to local communities.</p>

Films on the Green, a free outdoor French film festival, will be presenting the comedy The Women on the 6th Floor, starring Fabrice Luchini, on June 20th in Tompkins Square Park!

(212) 439-1425

fog@facecouncil.org

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Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden at The New York Botanical Garden

2013-10-23T00:00:00.000

10:00

18:00

<p> The chrysanthemum&mdash;<em>kiku</em>&nbsp;in Japanese&mdash;is the most celebrated of Japan&#39;s fall-flowering plants, and hundreds of meticulously trained&nbsp;<em>kiku</em>&nbsp;will be on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.&nbsp;<em>Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden</em>&nbsp;presents these magnificent chrysanthemums in homage to hanami, the traditional custom of enjoying the ephemeral beauty of flowers, spotlighting a centerpiece of unforgettable&nbsp;<em>kiku</em>&nbsp;trained to grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nybg.org/exhibitions/2013/kiku/about-the-show.php">Learn more about the show and the designers.</a></p><p> Special weekend events spotlight the arts of bonsai and ikebana, as well as taiko drumming, and celebrate the importance of flowers in Japanese culture.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nybg.org/exhibitions/2013/kiku/programs.php">See the full program lineup.</a></p><p> Complement your visit with a special taste of Japan in Stephen STARR Event&#39;s limited-run Japanese Pop-Up Restaurant.</p>

Kiku is back and more spectacular than ever The chrysanthemum—kiku in Japanese—is the most celebrated of Japan's fall-flowering plants, and hundreds of…

(718) 817-8700

pubrel@nybg.org

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Tickets start at $20 for adults and $8 for kids

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GreenThumb Workshop: Tool Maintenance

2014-11-13T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

Harding Lab Room 110* Enter via the Mosholu Gate, across the street from Metro North Botanical Garden Station.

<p>Bring your pruning tools for cleaning and sharpening at this hands-on workshop.&nbsp; Maintaining your garden tools will extend their lifetime indefinitely, making gardening easier and safer.&nbsp; This workshop is given in partnership with the New York Botanical Garden.</p><p>Enter via the Mosholu Gate, across the street from Metro North Botanical Garden Station.</p>

Bring your pruning tools for cleaning and sharpening at this hands-on workshop. Maintaining your garden tools will extend their lifetime indefinitely, making gardening easier and…

(212) 788-8070

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2013 Group Trail Runs High Rock Park in the Greenbelt

2013-03-02T00:00:00.000

08:00

09:00

<font size="2">Join experienced runners from the Staten Island Athletic Club (SIAC) for training runs leading up to the High Rock Challenge Adventure Race.The group will leave at 8 am from the High Rock parking lot. Note that the final distance and resulting route will be determined by the group&rsquo;s skill and fitness level - everyone is welcome.There is no charge and no reservation requirement. Plan on one hour of running.&nbsp;Please share a ride to High Rock as parking is limited.</font><br /><br />

Join experienced runners from the Staten Island Athletic Club (SIAC) for training runs leading up to the High Rock Challenge Adventure Race.

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Celebrate the ‘Flow’ of Spring with a DEP Water Conservation Workshop and Activity Day

2015-03-21T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p><strong>RSVP is requested. Please call (718)&nbsp;227-1463.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Through fun,&nbsp;hands-on projects, children and families&nbsp;will learn the importance of water conservation in the city, and what&nbsp;NYC Parks and NYC Environmental Protection&nbsp;are doing to protect New York City&nbsp;and make the city more resilient&nbsp;to future severe weather events.</p><p>Also,&nbsp;&nbsp;learn why Conference House Park&#39;s wetlands and natural dunes are so important in protecting our coastal neighborhoods.</p>

Through fun, hands-on projects, children and families will learn the importance of water conservation in the city.

(718) 227-1463

john.kilcullen@parks.nyc.gov

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Crazy for Composting

2019-02-16T00:00:00.000

10:00

15:00

Watson Education Building. Enter via the Mosholu Gate, across the street from Metro-North Botanical Garden station.

<p><em>NYC Compost Project Hosted by The New York&nbsp;Botanical Garden</em></p><p>Are you passionate about composting but want more from your bin? These sessions provide the practical tips, advice, and encouragement you need to take composting to the next level, whether you are just starting out or have been digging in for years. Join us for beginner and advanced workshops, resources, refreshments, and more!</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong>&nbsp;Workshops take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please email <a href="mailto:compost@nybg.org">compost@nybg.org</a> or call (718) 817-8543.</p>

Are you passionate about composting but want more from your bin? These sessions provide the practical tips, advice, and encouragement you need to take composting to the next level.

(718) 817-8543

compost@nybg.org

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Bryant Park Ping Pong

2014-10-05T00:00:00.000

11:00

18:00

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

2017-09-14T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it&#39;s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should arrive by 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is&nbsp;OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat...

(718) 430-1825

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Movie Nights in the Rockaways: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2016-08-27T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

On the beach!

<p>Enjoy a movie night&nbsp;for the whole family. Bring a chair of blanket. Popcorn will be served.</p><p>In this thrilling continuation of the epic space opera, ex-stormtrooper Finn&nbsp;(John Boyega),&nbsp;desert dweller Rey (Daisy Ridley),&nbsp;and droid companion BB-8 get caught up in a galactic war when they come across a map containing the whereabouts of the vanished Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill).</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Ex-stormtrooper Finn, desert dweller Rey, and droid companion BB-8 get caught up in a galactic war when they come across a map containing the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker.

(718) 318-4000

antina.johnson@parks.nyc.gov

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Summer in the Square: Yoga StoryTime

2015-06-25T00:00:00.000

10:00

10:30

<p>KarmaKids invites children to come &quot;play&quot; yoga and experience how their breath and body move together in a fun-filled way!</p><p>Please visit <a href="http://summerinthesquare.com/">Summer in the Square</a> to confirm that the event is taking place.</p>

KarmaKids invites children to come "play" yoga and experience how their breath and body move together in a fun-filled way!

info@unionsquarenyc.org

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Story Time Photography Exhibition

2014-09-04T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>Photographer&nbsp;Sandra Ayala&rsquo;s Story Time Exhibition of&nbsp;imaginative photography will&nbsp;inspire your imagination.&nbsp;Ayala is a self-taught artist and registered nurse. Her imagination and passion for&nbsp;creativity with imagery&nbsp;led her to delve into&nbsp;the world of creative photography.</p>

Photographer, Sandra Ayala’s Story Time Exhibition of imaginative photography will inspire your imagination. Ayala is a self-taught artist and registered nurse.…

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Central Park Tour: West Side Stories

2017-03-18T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p>Discover some of the Central Park secret sites that West Siders know and love: a lost village, a poetic garden, and a bridge with a spectacular view. Join Central Park Conservancy guides on this tour through Central Park&#39;s historic and picturesque west side. Highlights of this tour include Winterdale Arch, Delacorte Theater, Shakespeare Garden, the Swedish Cottage, and Ladies&#39; Pavilion. Tour ends near 72nd Street and Central Park West.</p><p>The tour route involves moderate inclines and a few stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/West-Side-Stories-Tour-Start-Map.jpg">starts</a> inside the park at 81st Street and Central Park West, and ends near 77th Street and Central Park West</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review Central Park Conservancy&#39;s <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>.For more information, please review the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p>

Discover some of the secret spots that the park's West Siders know and love: a lost village, a poetic garden, and a bridge with a spectacular view.

(212) 772-0288

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Summer in the Square: Wake Up With Yoga

2015-07-02T00:00:00.000

07:00

07:45

<p>Atmananda Yoga presents Wake Up With Yoga every Thursday. Join us to get your day started with a little zen!</p><p>For more information, please visit the <a href="http://summerinthesquare.com/event-calendar-1/2015/5/27/wake-up-yoga-with-atmananda">Summer in the Square website</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Join us to get your day started with a little zen!

info@unionsquarenyc.org

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Dinosaur Safari: Mysteries Revealed

2014-09-16T00:00:00.000

10:00

17:00

<p> See more than 30 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including a 40-foot long tyrannosaurus rex, on this ride through the two-acre safari at the Bronx Zoo.&nbsp;</p><p> Learn about the different species of dinosaurs and their habitats, discover how fossils provide insight into what life may have looked like in prehistoric times and explore how animatronics work.</p>

See more than 30 animatronic dinosaurs, including a 40-foot long tyrannosaurus rex, on this ride through the two-acre safari.

(718) 367-1010

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$5 with general admission. General admission prices: Adults - $16.95, Children (3-12) $12.95, Seniors (65+) - $14.95, Children under 3 are free.

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Dreams of Color Exhibition

2016-09-09T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>Former danseur with Ballet de Puerto Rico, Ernesto Camacho will present his debut exhibition, &ldquo;Dreams of Color,&rdquo; throughout the month. &quot;Dreams of Color&quot; is an exhibition that celebrates dancers of color&nbsp;in the world of ballet.</p><p>Ballet has been seen, for the most part, with dancers of one hue. Within the last few decades, a crop of new dancers has introduced the beauty of diversity in one of the world&rsquo;s most beautiful and powerful art forms,&nbsp;ballet.</p><p>Ernesto has exhibited at various galleries in New York City and Connecticut. He has won awards throughout the years including, the 15th Annual Brio Award, from the Bronx Council on The Arts, and First Prize in Bohemia Beers Kahlo Challenge, in which his painting became part of Bohemia Beer&rsquo;s permanent collection. His paintings have appeared in newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, Manhattan Arts International, Manhattan Times, the Advocate,&nbsp;and the Greenwich Times.&nbsp;</p>

Dreams of Color is an exhibition that celebrates dancers of color, in the world of ballet.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Adults Le Petit Zen Art

2017-08-02T00:00:00.000

11:30

13:00

<p>Adults will create miniature works of art (4&quot;x6&quot; to 2.5&quot;x3.5&quot;) to display at home or give as a gift for a loved one; from delicate&nbsp;miniature paper cuttings to vintage art and painted rocks. The work requires intense concentration, following precise directions and use of fine tools for cutting and shaping.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Schedule</strong></p><ul> <li>July: Delicate Paper Cutting lace-like art through precise, delicate paper cutting. &nbsp;</li> <li>August: Painted Animal /Character Rocks - Please bring your own clean stones and mini rocks for this project. We do not supply the stones of rocks.</li> <li>September: ACEO - Create a miniature work of art to exchange with another participant, keep for yourself or to give as a gift.</li></ul>

Adults will create miniature works of art to display at home or give as a gift for a loved on

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Nature Center Adventures

2018-07-13T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

<p>Join our Adventure Guides, who lead free nature-related programs at our Nature Centers this summer.</p><p>Nature Center Adventures connect New Yorkers of all ages to the natural world.&nbsp;Nature Center&nbsp;Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and&nbsp;getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.</p><p>Programs vary by location.</p>

Nature Center Adventure programs include scavenger hunts, nature crafts and games, and getting up close and personal with our nature center animals.

(718) 352-1769

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Central Park Tour: Southern Welcome Tour

2017-04-26T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an introduction to some of the southern park highlights, including&nbsp;Grand Army Plaza, the pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess &amp; Checkers House, and the Dairy.</p><p>The tour route involves moderate inclines and some stairs. The tour <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/assets/images/tour/Southern-Welcome-Tour-Start-Location-Map-2015.jpg">starts</a> inside the park at 61st Street and Fifth Avenue.&nbsp;For weather cancellation, ticket and other policies, please review Central Park&#39;s Conservancy&#39;s&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;</p><p>For more information, please review the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/guided-tours/tour-faq-test.html">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.</p>

Travel past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and on to the Dairy, with this tour of southern park highlights led by Central Park Conservancy tour guides.

(212) 794-6564

tours@centralparknyc.org

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2014 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition at Socrates Sculpture Park

2014-10-14T00:00:00.000

08:00

18:00

<p>The annual&nbsp;<a href="http://socratessculpturepark.org/exhibition/eaf14/">Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF) Exhibition</a>&nbsp;is a cornerstone of Socrates Sculpture Park&rsquo;s visual arts programming and is widely acclaimed for the ambition, breadth, and innovation of the works on view. Featuring fifteen artists,&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;is a survey of the compelling and diverse state of sculpture today.</p><p>Each&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;artist has engaged with the larger narrative of public space in a dynamic and daring way, building upon Socrates Sculpture Park&rsquo;s goal to present socially aware, inspiring art in the public realm.&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;artists were selected through a highly&nbsp;competitive process that attracted a broad field of nearly 300 candidates, reviewed by the park&rsquo;s curatorial advisors Anne Barlow&nbsp;(Executive Director, Art in General) and&nbsp;Joe Sheftel&nbsp;(Joe Sheftel Gallery, New York). Selected&nbsp;<em>EAF14</em>&nbsp;artists were awarded a 2014 Emerging Artist Fellowship, including 24/7 access to the park&rsquo;s outdoor studio and facilities, as well as the financial, technical, and curatorial support to realize his or her most ambitious work possible.</p><p>Image credit:&nbsp;Jordan Griska. <em>Dolos</em>. 2014 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition, Socrates Sculpture Park (Queens, 2014). Photo: Nate Dorr.</p>

The annual Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition is a cornerstone of the park's visual arts program and is widely acclaimed for the ambition, breadth & innovation of the works on view.

Katie Denny Horowitz

kd@socratessculpturepark.org

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Exhibition - George Boorujy: Taxonomy

2014-10-03T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Third floor gallery

<p>Taxonomy is a collection of George Boorujy&rsquo;s dynamic large-scale paintings of North American animals with disarmingly human characteristics, as well as a series of his preliminary clay models and drawings.&nbsp; Inhabitants of New York City and other urban centers often think of themselves as removed from nature, but Boorujy&rsquo;s hyperrealistic ink-on-paper portraits force us to rethink our relationship with animals and our own place within the environment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Taxonomy is a collection of George Boorujy’s dynamic large-scale paintings of North American animals with disarmingly human characteristics, as well as a series of his…

(212) 360-8163

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Trails Workday

2018-07-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

14:00

<p>Forest Park, the third largest park in Queens,&nbsp;needs your help in maintaining the hiking trails that help you explore its 165 acres of majestic oak forest. &nbsp;</p><p>The Forest Park staff and the Friends of Forest Park are hosting a&nbsp;trail workday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle and lunch for this event. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a&nbsp;chaperon.</p><p><a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/forest-highland/5533">Please register for this event</a>.</p>

Forest Park, the third largest park in Queens, needs your help in maintaining the hiking trails that help you explore its 165 acres of majestic oak forest.

(718)-235-4462

josephine.scalia@parks.nyc.gov

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Garden Centennial Exhibition

2016-10-16T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is pleased to present an exhibition of outdoor sculpture celebrating one hundred years of its formal garden designed by Delano &amp; Aldrich in 1916.</p><p>Showcasing fifteen artists whose work draws on the site&rsquo;s history, architecture, and surrounding natural environment, the exhibition encompasses artworks of steel, wood, fiberglass, ceramic, and recycled plastics, including augmented-reality interventions and kinetic art choreographed by elements of nature.&nbsp;</p><p>Featured artists include Markus Holtby, Fitzhugh Karol, Wendy Klemperer, William Logan, Shannon Novak, Sarah Olson, Sui Park, Camilla Quinn, Audrey Shachnow, Aaron Suggs, Naomi Teppich and Martin Springhetti, Gregory Thielker, Beatrice Wolert, and Christopher Yockey.&nbsp;</p><p>Image credit:&nbsp;Audrey Shachnow, The Golden Muse, 2016, marine plywood, threaded rods, acrylic paint, brass hardware. Photograph courtesy of Audrey Shachnow, July, 2016.</p>

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is pleased to present an exhibition of outdoor sculpture celebrating one hundred years of its formal garden designed by Delano & Aldrich in 1916.

(718) 885-1461

afridgen@bpmm.org

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Monday Movement

2014-08-04T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p> Get the week started off right in this low-impact, chair aerobics class.&nbsp; Perfect for seniors or&nbsp;those with limited&nbsp;mobility.&nbsp;&nbsp;Open to&nbsp;adults and seniors.</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>

Get the week started off right in this low-impact, chair aerobics class. Perfect for seniors or those with limited mobility. Open to adults and seniors.

(718) 485-4633

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Lucia Rappa: Au Naturel

2018-07-24T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Artist Lucia Rappa&rsquo;s exhibition <em>Au Naturel </em>explores the contrasts and similarities between the human form and nature. The&nbsp;&ldquo;Armonia&rdquo; series culminates in an intertwining of these natural forms - the nude female and the bare tree - in an attempt to bridge the connection between the two perceptions.</p><p><strong>Opening Reception</strong>: Friday, July 13, 2018, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br /><strong>Gallery Hours: </strong>Mondays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and holidays. Admission is free.</p><p><em>Image: &ldquo;Armonia 4, Atlas Tree&rdquo; acrylic on canvas 4&rdquo; x 4&rdquo;</em></p>

Artist Lucia Rappa’s exhibition “Au Naturel” explores the contrasts and similarities between the human form and nature.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Imaginative Arts (Adults)

2018-06-08T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Adults use their imagination to create works of art by employing various artistic techniques. They will be encouraged to discuss and share to bounce ideas from each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>April: </strong>Showers Painted Art -&nbsp;Create an imaginative work inspired by the season&rsquo;s rain. We will be&nbsp;using paints and pastels for vibrant colors. &nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><strong>May: </strong>Flowers&nbsp;- 2D and&nbsp;3D Mix Media Art on Parchment Paper<br /><strong>June: </strong>Rockin&#39; Art Painting on Rocks</p>

Adults use their imagination to create works of art by employing various artistic techniques. They will be encouraged to discuss and share to bounce ideas from each other.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Conference House Tours

2014-11-08T00:00:00.000

13:00

16:00

Come to the Conference House in Tottenville for guided tours through an historic house where Benjamin Franklin, Edward Rutledge, John Adams, and Lord Howe met in an attempt to end the Revolutionary War. &nbsp;After taking a guided tour, experience the rich views of nature at Conference House Park, as well as stopping by the Visitor&#39;s Center to view our rotating exhibits!&nbsp;

Come to The Conference House in Tottenville for guided tours through an historic house where Benjamin Franklin, Edward Rutledge, John Adams and Lord Howe met in an attempt to end the…

(718) 984-6046

service@conferencehouse.org

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Open House New York: Conference House Park Edition

2018-10-13T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>As part of&nbsp;the citywide Open House New York&nbsp;Weekend, the historic houses of Conference House Park will be open for self-guided tours. In addition to the park&#39;s namesake&mdash;the circa 1680&nbsp;Conference&nbsp;House, the&nbsp;Henry Hogg Biddle House (circa 1840)&nbsp;with its front and rear two-story porticos,&nbsp;the William H. Rutan/Becket House&nbsp;with its intact 1950s-era kitchen,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Ward-Leven House circa 1830 (the second oldest within the park), will&nbsp;open for&nbsp;visitors.</p><p>Art and culture are on display&nbsp;during&nbsp;Open&nbsp;House New York. Visit the&nbsp;<em>Plastics: Pelagic&nbsp;Peril </em>exhibit<em>&nbsp;</em>at the Lenape Gallery&nbsp;in the Conference House Park Visitor Center:&nbsp;Also&nbsp;on display at the Biddle House gallery is Roxanne Jacbson&#39;s Staten Island Prehistory exhibit,&nbsp;and view the Conference House Association&#39;s&nbsp;new exhibit &#39;Threads&#39;&nbsp;in the Conference House&nbsp;upper floor gallery.</p><p>In addition to the park&#39;s historic&nbsp;houses, Conference House Park is home to a variety of natural habitats, flora, and fauna. Many are unique only to this area of NYC, including red clay-colored bluffs and northern hackberry forests.</p><p>On Sunday, October 14&nbsp;from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,&nbsp;Protectors of Pine Oak Woods will hold a Staten Island Nature &amp; Wildlife 2019 Calendar launch reception at the Biddle House.</p><p>All events are free!</p>

As part of the citywide Open House New York Weekend, the historic houses of Conference House Park will be open for self-guided tours.

(917) 417-6917

john.kilcullen@parks.nyc.gov

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Arts. Culture & Fun: George Braith Quartet

2017-12-13T00:00:00.000

13:00

15:00

<p>Join us for a special holiday party with live jazz music by former Blue Note recording artist, George Braith and his band.&nbsp; Braith has played with such greats as John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Dizzy Gillespie and invented the double-sax called the Sopralto Braithophone.</p><p>Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America, with partial support from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.</p><p>The event is free but space is limited so please RSVP to Patrick.moroney@parks.nyc.gov.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join us for a special holiday party with live jazz music by former Blue Note recording artist, George Braith and his band.

718 667-3545

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Randall’s Island: Changing Landscapes

2018-10-06T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<p>The Randall&rsquo;s Island landscape and surrounding waterways have seen dramatic change throughout history.&nbsp; Walk the southern shore with Island staff to learn about this incredible transformation.</p>

The Randall’s Island landscape and surrounding waterways have seen dramatic change throughout history. Walk the southern shore with Island staff to learn about this incredible transformation.

(212) 830-7722

publicprograms@randallsisland.org

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Stargazing on the Waterfront

2018-06-29T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p>Come see the stars and moon with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Telescopes are set up just west of the oval along the waterfront and AAA members provide instruction on how to identify objects in the sky.&nbsp;<br /><br />These sessions begin at sunset and are weather dependent.&nbsp;</p>

Come see the stars and moon with the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Telescopes are set up just west of the oval along the waterfront.

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Poe Park Visitor Center Community Visioning Project

2013-08-08T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

Help the Poe Park Visitor Center gather people&rsquo;s knowledge, skills, ideas, and dreams for what they&rsquo;d like to learn, do, and explore at The Poe Park Visitor Center and how that connects to the larger community. The project features a fun, interactive wall mural where people can share what&rsquo;s important to them in the community, what&rsquo;s missing, and even what they can bring to the table to make the community a healthy place to live, work, and play. Learn how you can contribute to new programs, classes, or activities by sharing your ideas and skills.

Help the Poe Park Visitor Center gather people's knowledge, skills, ideas, and dreams for what they'd like to learn, do, and explore at The Poe Park Visitor Center and…

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Union Square: Crossroads of New York Walking Tour

2015-02-21T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p>The Union Square Partnership teamed with Big Onion Walking Tours to create a free, 90-minute walking tour Saturdays entitled Union Square: Crossroads of New York. The tour departs from the Abraham Lincoln Statue located along the 16th Street transverse. With the help of a tour guide, you will explore the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. Reservations are not required for individuals, but are required for groups.&nbsp;</p>

Explore the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community.

(212) 517-1826

info@unionsquarenyc.org

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Instructional Flag Football: Manhattan

2016-08-20T00:00:00.000

16:00

18:00

Cross Streets: West 174th Street & Fort Washington Avenue

<p>Please apply <a href="www.nycgovparks.org/reg/flag-football">here</a>&nbsp;if you&#39;re interested in the NYC Parks Flag Football League in Manhattan. Due to high demand, we can&#39;t guarantee placement in the program.</p><p>The day and times provided&nbsp;are for Instructional League play only. Your Instructional League Coordinator will provide you with Citywide League teams practice and game schedule prior to the&nbsp;start of the Citywide Flag Football season.</p>

Sign up today for our Citywide Flag Football League!

(212) 234-9603

Charlene.Edwards@parks.nyc.gov

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Pop-Up Audubon: Wonderful Warblers

2014-05-18T00:00:00.000

12:00

17:00

<p> The Prospect Park Alliance presents Pop-Up Audubon, now in its second season, which invites families to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning in locations around the Park.</p><div> <strong>Nature on the Go!: 2 p.m.</strong></div><div> Wonderful Warblers provides information and background knowledge needed to fully appreciate why Prospect Park is an essential stopover for birds. Participants also create their own pair of binoculars and learn how to identify these colorful songbirds.</div><div></div><div> <strong>Nature&rsquo;s Helpers: 3 p.m.</strong></div><div> Join the Alliance to spend some time enjoying nature while helping to keep the park clean. Take a tour of the Park and help keep it clean along the way. Gloves, garbage bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.</div><div></div><div> <strong>Family Bird Watching: 4 p.m.</strong></div><div> Take a stroll on the Lullwater Trail to look for colorful and unique spring migrants.</div>

The Prospect Park Alliance presents Pop-Up Audubon, now in its second season, which invites families to directly engage with nature through outdoor learning in locations around the Park.

(718) 287-3400

info@prospectpark.org

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Summer Sports Experience: Soccer Clinic

2016-06-25T00:00:00.000

10:30

18:00

<p>Join us at J. Hood Wright Park for two&nbsp;sessions of soccer. Open to kids&nbsp;ages six&nbsp;years to 17 years.</p><p><strong>Soccer Session 1:</strong> 10:30 am - 1:00 p.m.<br /><strong>Soccer Session 2:</strong> 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Join us at J. Hood Wright Park for two sessions of soccer. Open to kids ages six years to 17 years.

(212) 408-0243

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Be: Women of Color Exhibition by Walter Cruz

2018-03-14T00:00:00.000

09:00

17:00

<p>The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents Be: Women of Color Exhibition, for Women&rsquo;s History Month!</p><p>Artist&nbsp;Walter Cruz&#39;s exhibition, Be: Women of Color, is a collection of acrylic works that depict&nbsp;women living their everyday lives. The simplified forms serve as a slightly blank slate for viewers to imagine themselves as the subjects. Complimentary colors have been chosen as the palettes to create a welcoming presence within each piece.</p><p>We are reflections of each other.&nbsp;Let&#39;s hold one another as such. &nbsp;</p>

Artist Walter Cruz's exhibition, Be: Women of Color, is a collection of acrylic works that depict women living their everyday lives.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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