NYC Parks Events Listing – Event Listing

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DigitalWork NYC Recruitment: McCarren Play Center

2013-10-31T00:00:00.000

12:00

14:00

<p> DigitalWork NYC, for 16 to 26 year olds, is a valuable opportunity to gain technical&nbsp;job skills for free.&nbsp; Become certified in Microsoft Office&nbsp;10 or Adobe Creative Suite 6,&nbsp;learn resume writing and interview techniques, receive job search support from an employment specialist and more!</p><p> These recruitment sessions help you through the application and interview process.&nbsp; Recreation Center membership is not required to attend.</p>

Become certified in Microsoft Office 10 and Adobe Creative Suite 6 through DigitalWork NYC, free for 16 to 26 year olds! These sessions help you apply and interview for the program.

(212) 255-3066

digitalworkcrc@parks.nyc.gov

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MillionTreesNYC Stewardship Day at Alley Pond Park (Oakland Ravine)

2014-10-25T00:00:00.000

09:00

13:00

<p>This fall&#39;s MillionTreesNYC forest restoration day will focus on stewardship and caring for young forests that have already been planted. In this endeavor, MillionTreesNYC and NYC Parks&nbsp;are joined by the&nbsp;Natural Areas Conservancy,&nbsp;a non-profit organization that was formed to restore and preserve the natural areas of New York City, including forests and wetlands, to enhance the lives of all New Yorkers.</p><p>Since 2007, we have come a long way towards reaching our goal of planting one million trees, and we are confident that we will get there.&nbsp;We ask you now to continue the work that we&#39;ve done together and to join us in meeting the next challenge to ensure a sustainable city.</p><p>Volunteer forest restoration stewardship activities will include:</p><ul> <li>Removing invasive weeds</li> <li>Picking up litter</li> <li>Spreading mulch</li> <li>Planting new forest trees</li></ul><p><a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/milliontrees/fall_2014_stewardship_day">Register online</a>. Registration is required.&nbsp;</p>

This fall's MillionTreesNYC forest restoration day will focus on stewardship and caring for young forests that have already been planted.

(718) 760-6803

RSVP@milliontreesnyc.org

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After School Ice Skating (Registration Full)

2014-02-19T00:00:00.000

16:00

16:30

<p> <span class="Explicit">Learn the basic elements of ice skating through group and individual instruction.</span></p><p> <span class="Explicit">Participation in this 10-session program includes use of all equipment. </span></p><p> <span class="Explicit">Ages 5 &ndash; 7. Space is limited; advance registration required.</span></p><p> <span class="Explicit"><strong>Please note:</strong> Registration is full.</span></p>

Learn the basic elements of ice skating through group and individual instruction.

(212) 348-4867

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Printmaking Workshop at 99 Plymouth

2016-10-23T00:00:00.000

13:00

15:00

<p>For<em> Birding</em>, her new installation at 99 Plymouth, artist Hilary Lorenz&nbsp;made bi-weekly,&nbsp;bird-watching trips to Brooklyn Bridge Park&nbsp;and documented her findings by creating linoleum block prints of the various birds. Colorful prints of mergansers, seagulls, mallard ducks, and more can be found throughout 99 Plymouth. The interactive piece in the Community Room allows participants to make their own additions to the installation.&nbsp;During this workshop, Lorenz will lead demonstrations of carving and printing a linoleum block on a portable printing press, after which visitors will be invited to ink pre-cut blocks and create their own bird image to add to the installation.</p><p>For more information on Birding&nbsp;and Hilary Lorenz, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/places/public-art">brooklynbridgepark.org</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Join artist Hilary Lorenz for a demonstration of her printmaking process and an opportunity to add to "Birding", her new installation at 99 Plymouth!

(718) 222-9939

brooklynbridgepark@bbpnyc.org

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Piano in Bryant Park: Luiz Simas

2018-06-18T00:00:00.000

12:30

14:30

<p>New York&#39;s finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park.</p><p>This week&#39;s performer is&nbsp;<strong>Luiz Simas</strong>, Brazilian and American genres of jazz.</p><p>Photo credit: Angelito Jusay Photography</p>

New York's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform weekdays in Bryant Park. This week's performer is Luiz Simas, Brazilian and American genres of jazz.

(212) 768-4242

info@bryantpark.org

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Mad. Sq. Art: Sandra Gibson & Luis Recoder Exhibition

2013-03-01T00:00:00.000

10:00

17:00

Madison Square Park Conservancy&rsquo;s <strong>Mad. Sq. Art</strong> announces a new installation to inaugurate the spring 2013 season: <strong><em>Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation</em></strong> (2013) by New York-based artists <strong>Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder</strong>. On view from March 1 &ndash; April 5, 2013, <em>Topsy-Turvy </em>will reimagine one of the world&rsquo;s oldest moving image devices into a life-sized 10-foot by 10-foot structure. Park visitors will be able to enter the interactive, large-scale installation, which will utilize the physical properties of light to capture images of the surrounding Flatiron District in real time. This centuries-old artistic medium will alter how visitors experience the park and engage with the various elements of New York City&rsquo;s urban landscape through a new and exciting lens.

Madison Square Park Conservancy's Mad. Sq. Art announces a new installation to inaugurate the spring 2013 season: Topsy-Turvy: A Camera Obscura Installation (2013) by Newâ?¦

(212) 538-1884

info@madisonsquarepark.org

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Central Park Tour: Northern Welcome Tour

2014-11-04T00:00:00.000

12:00

12:45

<p>See the park&rsquo;s northernmost highlights on this walk from Conservatory Garden, along the Harlem Meer and past the North Woods. The route is easy to negotiate, a few stairs.&nbsp;</p><p>Tours take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, sustained winds of 30 mph or more, snowstorms, and a wind chill below 25 or heat index above 95 degrees).<br /><br />Groups of seven or more must schedule a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/tours/custom-tours/">custom tour</a>&nbsp;three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.<br /><br />For the latest information or to see more dates for this tour, check the Central Park Conservancy&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/">calendar</a>. Tour dates and times are subject to change without notice.</p>

See the Park’s northernmost highlights on this walk from Conservatory Garden, along the Harlem Meer and past the North Woods.

(212) 860-1370

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Free Yoga at the Jane Bailey Memorial Garden

2018-07-28T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>Free, outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Mats will be provided for temporary use. Stay tuned to NYRP&#39;s Facebook page, Twitter feed (@nyrp), or check the NYRP Events page&nbsp;for up-to-date information about weather or other schedule changes!&nbsp;</p>

Free, outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit!

212-333-2552

info@nyrp.org

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Art Exhibit: Invasive Pigments

2013-10-20T00:00:00.000

08:00

18:00

Invasive Pigments is a series of watercolor-like paintings which explores the migration and proliferation of weeds and other &ldquo;unintentional&rdquo; plants in tandem with human movement. Artist Ellie Irons created colors by extracting pigments from these local, invasive plants, and uses them to construct map-like portraits to illustrate the species&rsquo; movement into local ecosystems

Invasive Pigments is a series of watercolor-like paintings which explores the migration and proliferation of weeds and other "unintentional" plants in tandem with human…

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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Free with Garden admission: $4 adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for students and children. Free with QBG membership.

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Wave Hill Family Art Project: Wash-Away Patio

2014-05-24T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

<p> Visiting artist Em Rooney invites us to create an environment of our liking for outdoor, spring enjoyment.</p><p> Working primarily with air-dry natural clay, make an inventive &ldquo;patio&rdquo; to take home with fossil-like imprints and structural features. Leave your patio in the rain and observe as it returns to nature.&nbsp;</p>

Working primarily with air-dry natural clay, make an inventive “patio” to take home with fossil-like imprints and structural features.

(718) 549-3200

pressroom@wavehill.org

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Saturday: Free and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Sunday: Free with admission to the grounds. $8 adults, $4 students and seniors, $2 children 6-18

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Winter Family Program: Winter Trees

2017-01-21T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Come learn all about trees in our wonderful Winter Trees program.&nbsp;Kids will learn about the various parts of trees, their functions, and will use parts of trees to make a craft for take home!</p><p>Winter is wonderful at Queens Botanical Garden! Bring the whole family and experience winter&rsquo;s splendor with indoor garden activities and an outdoor nature walk. Activities are geared for 4 to 10 year olds, but all are welcome to attend.</p><p>Each week will include indoor nature-themed hands on activities, followed by a short nature walk around the Garden. Bundle up and dress for the weather!</p><p>Sign up for single sessions or all four. Register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-family-programs-tickets-29051246059">here</a>!&nbsp;</p>

Come learn all about trees in our wonderful Winter Trees program. Kids will learn about the various parts of trees, their functions, and will use parts of trees to make a craft for take home!

(718) 886-3800

Jbrey@queensbotanical.org

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Sunset Yoga

2016-07-27T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:15

<p>Enjoy a peaceful evening yoga class on the lawns of Wave Hill. Participants should bring a mat, dress in loosely&nbsp;fitting clothing,&nbsp;and expect to be outside unless precipitation or excessive humidity is present, then&nbsp;the class moves indoors. All levels are welcome.</p>

Enjoy a peaceful evening yoga class on the lawns of Wave Hill.

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$25/$15 Wave Hill Member.

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Nature Exploration

2015-08-20T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.</p><ul> <li><strong>Discovery Pack, 12&ndash;4 pm</strong><br /> The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our new Discovery Packs, a ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families. In April, play Habitat Bingo, search for birds and design a home for one of the Park&#39;s many living things. In May, monitor the development of plants that supply food and shelter for birds in Prospect Park.</li> <li><strong>Bird Nerds Game Hour, 2&nbsp;pm</strong><br /> Test your knowledge of birds in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!</li> <li><strong>Nature on the Go!, 3 pm</strong><br /> An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us and participate in a Citizen Science project.</li> <li><strong>Animal Encounter, 4 pm</strong><br /> Curious as to how &ldquo;Snappy&rdquo; the turtle got her name? Want to watch the snake gobble up a mouse? Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center&rsquo;s collection and even assist in an actual feeding.</li></ul>

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

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Weekend Nature Exploration

2017-08-04T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.</p><p><strong>Discovery Pack</strong>, noon -&nbsp;3:00 p.m.: The Prospect Park Alliance invites you to get inspired by nature with our new Discovery Packs, a ready-to-go kits filled with nature activities for families.</p><p><strong>Bird Nerd Game Hour </strong>,1:00 p.m. &ndash; 2:00 p.m.: Learn about birds and nature in this fun, mildly competitive hour of puzzles, Bingo, card games, and more!</p><p><strong>Nature on the Go!</strong>, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: An Alliance Naturalist will lead children and families to areas near the Audubon Center, where you can learn about the nature that is all around us. This program leaves promptly at 2:00 p.m.</p><p><strong>Animal Encounter</strong>, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Join Alliance Naturalists in learning more about the animals in the Audubon Center&rsquo;s collection.</p>

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

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Greenbelt Tree Tots

2017-06-01T00:00:00.000

11:00

11:45

<p>Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.</p><p>This&nbsp;program will take place indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) for children ages 3-4 years old&nbsp;with their caregiver. Space is limited.&nbsp;</p><p>Registration is required. To register, please call (718) 351-3450 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org">naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Through hands-on activities, crafts, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.

(718) 351-3450

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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Free for Greenbelt Conservancy members; $3 non-members.

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2016 Wheelchair Sports Federation Softball Clinics

2016-08-18T00:00:00.000

17:30

20:30

<p>The sport is very similar to traditional softball, but played by athletes using wheelchairs,&nbsp;with some differences in the rules.&nbsp;People of all ages are welcome to join us and learn the game. No experience is required and the program is free.</p><p>Volunteers are of course welcome to join us as well!</p>

The sport is very similar to traditional softball, but played by athletes using wheelchairs, with some differences in the rules.

(631) 374-2337

s2285@optonline.net

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Hattie Carthan Community Sunday Farmers Market

2017-11-12T00:00:00.000

09:00

14:00

<p>The Hattie Carthan Community Farmers Market is opening for its ninth season of healthy food, activities, education and food justice programming. &nbsp;The Hattie Carthan Community Farmers&nbsp;Market&nbsp; has engaged hundreds of local youths, distributed over 10 tons of fresh food, recycled 24 tons of organic waste via its market compost dropoff operation, hosted 240 community market sessions,&nbsp; delivered 550 cooking demonstrations, 16 bread baking workshops and more in its eight seasons of operation.</p><p>Sunday market reopens for a fifth season July 30, 2017 on the farm, with a series of healing events which highlight the value of herbs and non-invasive healing modalities for humans. This year, the farm has embarked on a 3 year scale up campaign in order to create the infrastructure needed to educate our community and operate an herbal distribution program which supplies local herbs and herbal products to the natural healing community.&nbsp;</p>

Sunday market reopens for a fifth season July 30, 2017 on the farm, with a series of healing events which highlight the value of herbs and non-invasive healing modalities for humans.

(347) 399-1761

hattiecarthancommunitymarket@yahoo.com

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Street Tree Care Event with the Lower East Side Ecology Center

2013-09-17T00:00:00.000

15:00

19:00

Join the Lower East Side Ecology Center to help care for new street trees in Manhattan!<br /><br />Have you noticed the work going on around the street trees above 10th Street from Avenue A over to Avenue D? Our trees are getting their beds extended to be able to soak up more water, getting tree guards to protect them, and a thick layer of mulch to protect the soil. Join us to help beautify these new tree beds by planting ground cover plants and flowering bulbs. Please dress to dig in! All ages welcome and tools will be provided.<br /><br /><strong>Please <a href="http://lesecologycenter.org/index.php/calendar.html?task=view_detail&amp;agid=286&amp;year=2013&amp;month=09&amp;day=17">register</a>&nbsp;for this event.</strong>

Join the Lower East Side Ecology Center to help care for new street trees in Manhattan!

(212) 477-4022

info@lesecologycenter.org

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Bryant Park Juggling

2014-08-30T00:00:00.000

12:00

15:00

Various locations within Bryant Park. Please check www.bryantpark.org for more details.

<p> Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons. All skills are welcome and equipment is provided.&nbsp;</p>

Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons. All skills are welcome and equipment is provided.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Summer Fun at Rockaway Beach

2018-08-12T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>Formerly vacant, the space at Beach 98th Street now hosts free lawn games, a kids play area, activity and reading areas, a book share program, and more!</p><p>The program will be open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to&nbsp;4:00 p.m.&nbsp;through August 26, 2018.</p><p>Summer Fun at Rockaway Beach is jointly sponsored by the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, NYC Parks, and Queens Library, and was made possible by the help of Friends of Rockaway Beach.</p>

Join us at Beach 98th Street for free lawn games, kids activities, a book share program, and more!

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Birding: Winter Waterfowl

2017-01-22T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:30

<p>New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife.&nbsp;Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle.&nbsp;</p><p>This program will focus on the different species of waterfowl that&nbsp;reside in our parks during the colder winter months.</p><p>We offer birding programs throughout the year. Bring your own binoculars or ask a Ranger to borrow a pair.&nbsp;Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

This program will focus on the different species of waterfowl that reside in our parks during the colder winter months.

(718) 967-3542

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2018 Senior Games Swimming Clinic

2018-02-15T00:00:00.000

09:30

10:15

<p>Got skills and are 50+ years old? <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a>&nbsp;kicks off with preparatory clinics ahead of a week-long competition on May 7-11, 2018.</p><p>Train with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions to help build your skills.</p>

Got skills and are 50+ years old? Come out and get ready to train hard for the 2018 Senior Games!

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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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NYRR Open Run: Morningside Park

2018-06-30T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Down the stairs at the park entrance at 110th and Manhattan Avenue.

<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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Bryant Park Putting Green

2014-06-25T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

Southwest corner of Bryant Park, near 6th Avenue.

<p> Practice your technique, perfect your distance and speed, or bring the kids to play on the green, all free of charge. Golf balls and clubs are provided.&nbsp;</p>

Practice your technique, perfect your distance and speed, or bring the kids to play on the green, all free of charge. Golf balls and clubs are provided.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Kids' Week in Central Park

2014-02-18T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p> School is out! Get outside and get excited!</p><p> Take the kids to the park to enjoy a variety of nature programs. &nbsp;</p>

School is out! Take the kids to the park to enjoy a variety of nature programs.

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Nature Walk with Leslie Day

2013-11-10T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:30

<p> Learn to identify and value the flora and fauna of Fort Tryon Park&nbsp;with Leslie Day author of <em>Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City</em> and <em>Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City</em>. Learn about the geology of the cliffs, trees, invertebrates, mammals, birds, and flowers on the Broadway side of Fort Tryon Park with this expert naturalist. Please bring binoculars, please do not bring your pets. Meet at the corner of Broadway and Bennett Avenue.<br /> <br /> Leslie Day&#39;s Nature Walks are generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.</p>

Learn to identify and value the flora and fauna of Fort Tryon Park with Leslie Day author of 'Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City' and 'Field Guide to…

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Women's Work Exhibit

2014-04-09T00:00:00.000

09:30

15:00

The Conference House Association celebrates Women&#39;s History Month by featuring colonial women who ventured outside of kitchen and house work. &nbsp;Poets, writers, printers, and many other careers were accomplished by women such as Anne Bradstreet, Phillis Wheatley, and Deborah Sampson. &nbsp;The association honor these women, and others, in an exhibit located in the Visitor&#39;s Center at Conference House Park. &nbsp;Stop by and travel through historic moments that helped change the thinking of women today. &nbsp;

The Conference House Association celebrates Women's History Month by featuring colonial women who ventured outside of kitchen and house work.

(718) 984-6046

Education@conferencehouse.org

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Bryant Park Reading Room: Author Talk by Jean Kwok

2014-06-25T00:00:00.000

12:30

13:45

Between the back of the New York Public Library and Sixth Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas.

<p> Jean Kwok, author of&nbsp;<em>Mambo in Chinatown</em> and&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 12px;">best-selling author of&nbsp;</span><em style="font-size: 12px;">Girl in Translation&nbsp;</em><span style="font-size: 12px;">talks about her new novel &ndash; a story of a young woman&rsquo;s&nbsp;</span><em style="font-size: 12px;">balancing-act</em><span style="font-size: 12px;">&nbsp;between her family in Chinatown and a new-found passion, ballroom dancing.</span></p><p> Hosted by Julia Fierro, Founder of Sackett Street Writers&#39; Workshop and author of <em>Cutting Teeth: A Novel.</em></p><p> <strong style="font-size: 12px;">Rain information: </strong><span style="font-size: 12px;">In case of rain, events are held under a tent at the Reading Room. In case of severe weather, please check </span><a href="http://bryantpark.org/" style="font-size: 12px;">bryantpark.org </a><span style="font-size: 12px;">for the indoor location.</span></p><p></p>

Jean Kwok, author of Mambo in Chinatown, talks about her new novel – a story of a young woman’s balancing-act between her family in Chinatown and a new-found passion, ballroom dancing.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Bryant Park Piano

2013-09-11T00:00:00.000

12:30

14:30

Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.<br /><div></div><div> <u>Performance Schedule</u>:</div><div></div><div> August</div><div> 19 &ndash; 23 Sue Maskaleris</div><div> 26 &ndash; 30 Frank Owens</div><div></div><div> September</div><div> 2 &ndash; 6 Armen Donelian</div><div> 9 &ndash; 13 Dan Manjovi</div><div> 16 &ndash; 20 Kuni Mikami</div><div> 23 &ndash; 27 Daryl Sherman</div><div></div><br /><div></div><div> Produced in partnership with the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians and Sam Ash Music Stores.</div>

Clap your hands, stamp your feet, and say yeah to weekday performances of ragtime, jazz, boogie-woogie, and stride piano in Bryant Park.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Sherman Creek Stewards: Garden Crew

2016-06-23T00:00:00.000

13:00

15:30

<p>Like many New Yorkers, you may love the idea of raising your own garden but lack the knowledge, space or confidence to do so. Garden Crew is the perfect opportunity to dive into the soil and figure it all out! Here you&rsquo;ll learn about plant maintenance and care throughout the seasons while helping to beautify Sherman Creek Park.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>New members</strong> are required to attend&nbsp;an Orientation Session, held on the first Saturday of the month. Call 917-291-6436 or email volunteer@nyrp.org for more details.</p>

For all the aspiring NYC gardeners! Learn about year-round plant care while beautifying Sherman Creek Park. New members must attend an Orientation Session to participate.

(917) 291-6436

volunteer@nyrp.org

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Christopher Agostino's Storyfaces

2017-06-22T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

Myrtle Avenue and 80th Street in Glendale

<p>Meet Master Story Teller Christopher Agostino as he uses the art of face painting to weave an entertaining tale.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Sponsored by Council Member Eric A.&nbsp;Ulrich.</p>

Meet Master Story Teller Christopher Agostino as he uses the art of face painting to weave an entertaining tale.

(718) 235-4100

debby.kuha@parks.nyc.gov

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Views From the Past

2013-08-10T00:00:00.000

14:30

15:30

<p> Learn about the Park&#39;s history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to make their vision our reality. The route involves a few stairs.</p><p> Space is limited; advance registration required. Includes use of tour audio equipment; arrive early for check-in.</p><strong>NOTE: </strong>Groups of seven or more people must call (212) 360-2726 or email tours@centralparknyc.org to schedule a custom tour.<p> Tours take place rain or shine, except in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, sustained winds of 30mph or more, snowstorms, and a wind chill below 25 or heat index above 95 degrees).<br /> <br /> Tour dates and times are subject to change without notice.&nbsp; For the latest information, check our Events Calendar.</p>

A tour through Central Park in which you will learn about the history of the Park.

(212) 794-4064

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.Ticket sales are final.

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Reading Room Reads

2018-09-19T00:00:00.000

12:00

14:00

<p>September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!</p><p>Join the New York Public Library and Penguin Random House at the Bryant Park Reading Room and sign up for a free library card. With giveaways and a special appearance by&nbsp;Patience or&nbsp;Fortitude, NYPL&#39;s lion mascots.</p><p>If you live or work in New York you are eligible for a New York Public Library card.</p>

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Join the New York Public Library and Penguin Random House at the Bryant Park Reading Room and sign up for a free library card. Giveaways and more!

(212) 768-4242

info@bryantpark.org

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Drum Circle

2017-06-26T00:00:00.000

18:00

18:30

<p>Bring your own hand drum and follow the guidance of our professional drumming teacher. Djembes,&nbsp;ashikos,&nbsp;congas,&nbsp;bongos,&nbsp;frame drums,&nbsp;doumbeks,&nbsp;tamborines or any hand drum you might have around.</p><p>The teacher will also bring some extra drums for folks that would like to try the class but don&rsquo;t have a drum.</p><p>All ages welcome &mdash; kids to adults.</p>

Bring your own hand drum and follow the guidance of our professional drumming teacher.

(212) 569-4112

info@breadandyoga.com

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2018 Senior Games Table Tennis Clinic

2018-03-21T00:00:00.000

10:00

12:00

<p>Let&#39;s get ready to rumble! As the 2018 <a href="https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/brooklyn-senior-games">Senior Games</a> slowly approaches, get ready to sharpen those skills with our Table Tennis Clinic hosted by McCarren Play Center.</p><p>Come out and get ready to train hard for the 2018 Senior Games, for adults ages 50 and older. Train&nbsp;with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions&nbsp;to help build your skills.</p>

Come out and get ready to train hard for the 2018 Senior Games. Train with some of our best staff and challenge our members in competitions to help build your 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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PASS: Harsh Digital Two-Second Silence

2018-06-30T00:00:00.000

17:00

19:30

<p><em>PASS: Harsh Digital Two-Second Silence</em> is an improvised performance by artist Tess Dworman that utilizes movement, acting, and sound. The performers move through different textural moods and qualities that formulate moments of meaning without reconciling the value or importance of any one occurrence over the next. In doing this work, Dworman aims to conjure a residual feeling that honors the ongoing-ness of life. This work-in-development is being commissioned by the Chocolate Factory Theater and will be presented there in 2019.</p><p>Saturday, June 30 | 5:00 PM reception | 6:00 PM performance<br />Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art | Studio G201 (Enter through Building G on Chapel Road)<br />$10 admission | Buy tickets at <a href="http://PASSdworman.bpt.me">http://PASSdworman.bpt.me</a></p><p><strong>About PASS: Performing Arts Salon Saturdays&nbsp;</strong><br />PASS is a curated performance series presented on the last Saturday of the month at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Buildings C &amp; G).&nbsp; The salon&rsquo;s focus is on original works in performing arts (music, dance, theater, and multi-media) in different stages of development.&nbsp; When possible, work is developed in residence at Snug Harbor.&nbsp; Each PASS has a reception and a post-performance artist talk moderated by curator Melissa West, Snug Harbor&rsquo;s Vice President of Curation and Production.</p>

PASS: Harsh Digital Two-Second Silence is an improvised performance by artist Tess Dworman that utilizes movement, acting, and sound. The performers move through different textural…

718-425-3504

info@snug-harbor.org

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$10 | Buy tickets at http://PASSdworman.bpt.me

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Little Red Lighthouse Festival

2016-09-24T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

<p>Celebrate Manhattan&rsquo;s only remaining lighthouse with a trip into the Little Red Lighthouse,&nbsp;Urban Park Ranger educational presentations, readings of <em>The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge</em>&nbsp;children&rsquo;s book, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors,&nbsp;and activities for the whole family!</p><p>The lighthouse will be open for walk-up/walk-down visits and the NYC Urban Park Rangers will do multiple educational presentations from the stage to enrich your lighthouse experience.</p><p>Entrances to the&nbsp;festival are from the street at 181st Street or 156th Street&nbsp;with a walk to arrive at the lighthouse under the bridge.&nbsp;There is no shuttle service scheduled for this year.</p><p><strong>Schedule of Activities</strong><br />Noon to&nbsp;12:30&nbsp;p.m. -&nbsp;&nbsp;LRL Musical &ndash; Jessica Ann Carp<br />12:45&nbsp;p.m. to&nbsp;1:00 p.m. -&nbsp;&nbsp;Urban Park Rangers presentation<br />1:00 p.m. to&nbsp;2:00 p.m. -&nbsp;&nbsp;Big Apple Marching Band<br />2:15 p.m. to&nbsp;Reading of the <em>The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge</em><br />2:25 p.m. to&nbsp;2:50 p.m. - &nbsp;Urban Park Rangers presentation<br />2:50 p.m. to&nbsp;3:30 p.m. -&nbsp;Jake Tavill blues<br />3:30 p.m. &nbsp;to&nbsp;4:00 - &nbsp;<em>Reading of the The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge</em></p>

Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with Urban Park Ranger-led ticketed tours, fishing clinics, live music, food vendors, and activities for the whole family!

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summeronthehudson@gmail.com

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Shakespeare in the Square: Henry V

2014-10-26T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p><a href="http://shakespeareinthesquarenyu.weebly.com/">Shakespeare in the Square</a>, an NYU Tisch club, presents the second day of performances for their fall production; Henry V.&nbsp;Performances&nbsp;will&nbsp;run for approximately two hours each&nbsp;and&nbsp;will begin&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Shakespeare in the Square, an NYU Tisch club, presents the second day of performances for their fall production; Henry V. There will be performances at 1:00pm and 4:00pm These events…

shakespeareinthesquarenyu@gmail.com

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Turkey Bowl

2017-11-24T00:00:00.000

09:30

14:30

<p>Join NYC Parks in the first Al Oerter Recreation Center Turkey Bowl!&nbsp;</p><p>Football games schedule is as follows:</p><p>10:00 a.m. &ndash; ages 8 &ndash; 11 registration begins</p><p>10:15 a.m. &ndash; ages 8 &ndash; 11 coed game</p><p>11:00 a.m. &ndash; ages&nbsp;12 &ndash; 14 registration begins</p><p>11:15 a.m. &ndash; ages 12 &ndash; 14 game</p><p>12:00 p.m. &ndash; ages 15 &ndash; 17 registration begins</p><p>12:15 p.m. &ndash; ages 15 &ndash; 17 game</p><p>1:00 p.m. &ndash; Adult registration begins</p><p>1:15 p.m. &ndash; Adult Game</p><p>All those interested in playing should meet on the field 15 minutes prior to the start time of their age group.</p>

Join NYC Parks in the first Al Oerter Recreation Center Turkey Bowl!

7183537853

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NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park

2018-02-17T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the Canarsie Park office, on 88th & Seaview Ave.

<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 three&nbsp;miles long.</p><p>Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the run and to leave their valuables at home&mdash;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 NYC Parks&#39;&nbsp;<a href="/about/framework-for-an-equitable-future/community-parks-initiative">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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CANCELLED: Arts, Culture & Fun: Salsa with Piel Canela Dance

2018-08-11T00:00:00.000

12:00

14:00

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: This event has been postponed due to the forecasted inclement weather. Please see the Parks website for future updates.</p><p>Dance to the sounds of DJ Cocotaso as he spins salsa, merengue, bachata, and&nbsp;more! Featuring lessons and performances by the Piel Canela Dance School. Open dance for all!</p>

Dance to the sounds of DJ Cocotaso as he spins salsa, merengue, bachata, and more!

718 402-5155

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NYRR Open Run: Silver Lake Park

2018-11-25T00:00:00.000

09:00

10:00

Meet at the lake bridge, down the hill from the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Eddy Street.

<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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Movies Under the Stars: Spider-Man Homecoming

2018-08-24T00:00:00.000

20:00

23:00

<p>Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor&#39;s Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film!</p><p>Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City. Rated PG-13.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go</strong><br />You should arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on;&nbsp;there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome!</p><p>Contact (212) 360-1430 or <a href="mailto:accessibility@parks.nyc.gov">accessibility@parks.nyc.gov</a> for more information regarding accessibility.</p>

Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City.

(212) 408-0243

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Sunrise Tai Chi Classes

2013-05-01T00:00:00.000

06:30

07:30

<p> Sunrise Tai Chi Classes with Robert Martinez, certified Tai Chi Instructor. All programs are free, led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfy clothing and bring water. &nbsp;Rain and weather/air advisory cancels.</p><div> <div> </div></div><div></div><p></p><p></p>

Sunrise Tai Chi Classes with Robert Martinez, certified Tai Chi Instructor.

(212) 795-1388

info@forttryonparktrust.org

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Foster Parent Information Workshop

2014-09-30T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:00

<p>Good Shepherd Services will provide&nbsp;valuable information to participants interested in learning the process for becoming a NYC foster parent.</p><p>Feel free to call (718) 365-5516&nbsp;and register for this class.</p>

Good Shepherd Services will provide valuable information to participants interested in learning the process for becoming a NYC foster parent. Feel free to call and register for…

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods: 40 Years of Green

2016-04-05T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

In the Lenape Gallery. The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays.

<p>Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods,&nbsp;and learn more about their dedication to preserving and expanding Staten Island parks.This exhibit traces the group&rsquo;s history and growth through text, photos,&nbsp;and other ephemera. The exhibit runs through June 11, 2016.</p><p>The gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays. Admission is free.</p><p><em>Image: The Protectors of Pine Oak Woods has led in the creation of the parks and bluebelts indicated by stars on this map.</em></p><p><em>Dominick Durso/ALMAR Graphics</em></p>

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Ocean Breeze Summer Fitness: Body Sculpt

2015-05-06T00:00:00.000

16:00

17:00

<p>Are you looking to create a masterpiece? Well look no further and take ownership of your own masterpiece:&nbsp;your body. Body Sculpt will help you along the way! Reach your goals with this high intensity program designed to shape and tone your body using moderate weights. Exercises will be geared toward firming and strengthening your entire body. By placing emphasis on building lean muscle and developing flexibility, you will see your sculpture take shape week in and week out.</p><p>All classes are weather dependent. In cases of rain, please call (718) 667-3543 to confirm classes are still on.</p>

Take free fitness classes outside this summer, brought to you by the staff of the new Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex!

(718) 667-3543

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Riding the Waves Exhibit

2014-12-09T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:00

<p>&nbsp;The new Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center presents&nbsp;Riding the Waves, a new exhibit of the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication. The premiere exhibit will feature select pieces from the collection of the museum&#39;s founder, Mr. Samir Farag. The exhibit will run through January 2015.</p>

The new Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center will open Riding the Waves, a new exhibit of the Museum of Maritime Navigation and Communication. The premiere…

(718) 227-1403

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Volunteer at Weeping Beech Park and the Bowne House

2018-12-08T00:00:00.000

09:00

12:00

Meet at the gate at 9:00am

<p>Prepare for winter at the Bowne House site and Weeping Beech Park gardens.&nbsp;Volunteer in one of the oldest gardens in New York City and the Weeping Beech Park next door. Help us clean up debris. Be outside and work in teams on group projects or alone, or provide specialized horticulture or other garden expertise.&nbsp;</p><p>Adults and children are welcome.</p><p>Previous groups of volunteers have enjoyed working together and witnessing the impact of their team work and efforts over a three-hour&nbsp;period.</p><p><strong>Volunteer Teams</strong></p><p>Raking Teams:&nbsp; Rake tree leaves that have gathered in the garden beds and pick them up into&nbsp;paper bags for the NYC Compost Project. These leaves will be composted for future use in NYC community gardens and other NYC Parks and Recreation areas. The there is a strong educational focusing on sustainable in garden and park areas.</p>

Volunteer in one of the oldest gardens in NYC and the Weeping Beech Park. Rake tree leaves that have gathered in the garden beds and pick them up into paper bags for the NYC Compost Project.

(718) 359-0528

BeautifyHistoricFlushing@gmail.com

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The Old Stone House and Light and Sound Concerts Present: Miguel Frasconi – Glass Instrument Concert

2013-05-17T00:00:00.000

20:00

21:00

<p> Join us for our spring season of Light &amp; Sound Concerts, the innovative classical concert series produced by Julianne Klopotic.</p><div> Miguel Frasconi uses electronics and an instrumentarium of glass objects to create music from a uniquely imagined tradition. His glass instruments are struck, blown, stroked, smashed, and otherwise coaxed into vibration. Miguel has worked closely with composers John Cage, Jon Hassell, James Tenney, Morton Subotnick, and has collaborated with many choreographers, including Alonzo King and modern dance pioneer Anna Halprin. He was a founding member of The Glass Orchestra, the internationally renowned new music ensemble featuring all glass instruments. Frasconi is a member of Ne(x)tworks, one of NYC&rsquo;s leading new music ensemble, and teaches at Bard College where he directs the Bard Laptop Orchestra (BLOrk).</div><div></div><div></div><div> Performance Dates:</div><div> <ul> <li> Friday, May 17 @ 8 pm</li> <li> Sunday, May 19 @ 3 pm</li> <li> Community/Family Concert: Sunday May 19 @ 2 pm</li> </ul> <div> <em>Community/Family Concerts are 40 minutes</em></div></div><p></p>

Join us for our spring season of Light & Sound Concerts, the innovative classical concert series produced by Julianne Klopotic.

(718) 768-3195

info@theoldstonehouse.org

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$20 each or two for $30$15 seniors and studentsCommunity/Family Concerts: $15 for first family member, $5 each additional

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