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2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series Presents Old School Night

2014-08-04T00:00:00.000

19:30

20:30

<p> The 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, returns!&nbsp;</p><p> The series goes back in time with music by hip-hop artists Roxanne Shante, Biz Markie, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee.&nbsp;</p>

The series goes back in time with music by hip-hop artists Roxanne Shante, Biz Markie, Rob Base and Kool Moe Dee.

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Waterfront Walks: Guided Tours of Brooklyn Bridge Park

2015-10-18T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

Please meet in front of Barge Music on Pier 1

<p>Learn about Brooklyn Bridge Park&#39;s unique history, sustainable design, and diverse ecology on these guided tours led by Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy docents.</p><p>Tours are first-come, first-served. &nbsp;</p>

Learn about Brooklyn Bridge Park's unique history, sustainable design, and diverse ecology on these guided tours.

sward@brooklynbridgepark.org

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

2018-11-15T00:00:00.000

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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NYC Parks Summer Movie Series: Frozen

2014-07-10T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p> See our city one movie at a time.&nbsp; Throughout July and August, NYC Parks is showing free movies in its parks and recreation centers!&nbsp; No RSVP required, just bring yourself and a blanket to sit on.</p><p> In <em>Frozen</em>, Fearless Princess Anna teams up with the unwilling Kristoff and a hilarious talking snowman to save her kingdom from an eternal winter.&nbsp; Rated PG.</p>

See our city one movie at a time. Throughout July and August, NYC Parks is showing free movies in its parks and recreation centers!

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Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym Hosted by the Axis Project Wheelchair Basketball

2017-09-26T00:00:00.000

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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Kids Imaginative Arts

2017-07-06T00:00:00.000

14:30

16:30

<p>Get your creative juices flowing with imaginative art. Cell phone photography is part of the activities. Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your&nbsp;3D effect</p><p>Needed: Cell phone camera&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Monthly Kids Imaginative Arts Projects</strong></p><ul> <li>July: 3D Illusion - Stand it Up, 3D Hole, Sliding Water Drop, Floating Sphere&nbsp;</li> <li>August: Pencil Sketch and Things Galore (2D and 3D combined)</li> <li>Sseptember: Silhouettes Abalze (silouhettes and color mix)</li></ul>

Kids will create pieces combining 2D and 3D for creative effect. Use your cell phone camera to capture your 3D effect

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Couch to 2 Mile Group Run

2014-08-11T00:00:00.000

08:00

09:00

<p>Brooklyn Recreation wants to get you running! &nbsp;Whether you&#39;re a beginner or training for long distance races, this free, weekly program taught by a qualified instructor&nbsp;will boost your endurance and get you in shape.</p><p>Runners will meet in front of the Sunset Park Recreation Center and do a two mile run with instructor Shakeem Snipe in leafy Sunset Park. &nbsp;Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. &nbsp;This program welcomes adults 18 and up.</p><p>Please RSVP at&nbsp;<a href="https://sunsetgrouprun.eventbrite.com">sunsetgrouprun.eventbrite.com</a> to get started.</p>

Whether you're a beginner or training for long distance races, this free, weekly program taught by a qualified instructor will boost your endurance and get you in shape.

Shakeem.Snipe@parks.nyc.gov

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Club Fit: Free Outdoor Yoga

2014-09-13T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<div> Free outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Every Saturday in June through September, join us at one of four&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New York Restoration Project</span>&nbsp;garden locations for an hour-long session. <p> Start your weekend with a fulfilling and exciting workout, led by certified yoga instructors. Mats will be provided for temporary use.</p> <p> <strong>Instructor and Location Information</strong></p></div><div> <strong>Garden of Hope</strong></div><div> 392 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216</div><div> Instructors: Lila Donnollo and Lotsie Cash <p> <strong>Jane Bailey Memorial Garden</strong></p></div><div> 327-329 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238</div><div> Instructor: Katie Cercone <p> <strong>Target Bronx Community Garden</strong></p></div><div> 1025 Anderson Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10452</div><div> Instructors: South Bronx Yoga <p> <strong>Target East Harlem Community Garden</strong></p></div><div> 415-417 East 117th Street, New York, NY, 10035</div><div> Instructors: Harlem Yoga Studio</div>

Free outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Every Saturday in June through September, join us at one of four NYRP garden locations.

(212) 333-2552

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CANCELLED: Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park

2018-09-07T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

Mid-park between 64th and 65th Streets. Enter the Park at 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, and follow the path adjacent to the drive (road) north; the Dairy will be on your left.

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p>Take our signature tour, and let Central Park Conservancy guides give you an insider&#39;s look at some of the most iconic features of the world&#39;s greatest urban park. Learn how rocky, swampy land was built into the living work of art that is Central Park today.&nbsp;Highlights of this tour include: the Dairy, Sheep Meadow, Cherry Hill, The Lake, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, The Mall, and Literary Walk.</p><p>Audio enhancement equipment will be used for this tour. A limited number of hearing loops are available and can be requested with ticket purchase.</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><p><strong>Meet</strong>:&nbsp;Dairy Visitor Center &amp; Gift Shop&nbsp;(mid-Park between 64th and 65th Streets). Enter the Park at 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, and follow the path adjacent to the drive (road) north; the Dairy will be on your left.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note&nbsp;Google Maps does not recognize this location.<a href="http://assets.centralparknyc.org/images/tours/maps/Dairy_Start_Map.jpg?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Map of start location</a></p><p><strong>Terrain: </strong>A few inclines and some stairs.</p><p><strong>Length of Tour:</strong> Approximately 90 minutes</p><p><strong>Cost: </strong>Tickets $15 (Members $10)<br /><a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/iconic-views-tour.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Purchase tickets online</a>!</p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/tour-faq.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Tours Frequently Asked Questions</a>&nbsp;(FAQ).</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a group tour three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p>

Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.

(212) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Wildlife Weekend

2017-11-04T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:00

<p>Have fun learning about interesting critters at this pay-one-price event! Admission includes Birds of Prey show, Frogs, Bugs, &amp; Animals show, hayrides, animal feeding, and pony rides (80 lb. rider limit).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Admission includes Birds of Prey show, Frogs, Bugs, & Animals show, hayrides, animal feeding, and pony rides (80 lb. rider limit).

(718) 347-3276

info@queensfarm.org

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$9 all ages (children and adults), FREE for Farm Members

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Holiday Train Show

2015-01-14T00:00:00.000

10:00

18:00

<p>A 23-year New York tradition where real trains zip past city landmarks in the glow of the great Haupt Conservatory.&nbsp;</p><p>Step into a city in miniature featuring more than 150 iconic buildings recreated with bark, leaves, and other natural materials. Marvel over G-scale trains humming along between the Statue of Liberty and Rockefeller Center, traveling on a quarter mile of track as they bring life to this cherished holiday experience. Real trains, real landmarks, real fun&mdash;now at NYBG.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong>&nbsp;Advance reservations are strongly recommended as tickets do sell out.&nbsp;Purchase tickets <a href="http://secure4.gatewayticketing.com/NYBG/shop/viewitems.aspx?merchant=public&amp;categorygroupexternalid=pubcg&amp;categoryexternalid=phts15">here</a>.&nbsp;This exhibition is closed on some Mondays and major holidays.</p>

Step into a city in miniature featuring more than 150 iconic buildings recreated with bark, leaves, and other natural materials.

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All-Garden Pass Pricing: Weekdays - $20 Adult, $18 Student/Senior, $10 Children 2–12, and Free Children under 2. Weekends, Monday Holidays, and Peak Days (December 15 - January 2) - $28 Adult, $26 Student/Senior, $16 Children 2–12, and Free Children under 2. Advance reservations are strongly recommended as tickets do sell out. Purchase tickets <a href="http://secure4.gatewayticketing.com/NYBG/shop/viewitems.aspx?merchant=public&categorygroupexternalid=pubcg&categoryexternalid=phts15">here.

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Central Park Tour: North Woods

2013-10-17T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

<p> View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the &quot;Manhattan Adirondacks.&quot; The route involves many hills and stairs.<br /> <br /> Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes before the start of the tour to allow time for check in and audio equipment set up. For the courtesy of other guests, those arriving after the start time cannot be accommodated.<br /> <br /> <strong>Ticket sales are final</strong>. 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 /> Groups of seven or more must schedule a Custom Tour three weeks in advance at tours@centralparknyc.org or (212) 360-2726.</p><p> For the latest information or to see more dates for this tour, check our calendar of events. Tour dates and times are subject to change without notice.</p><p></p>

View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the "Manhattan Adirondacks." The route involves many hills and stairs.

(212) 860-1370

tours@centralparknyc.org

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Tickets: $15 per person. Central Park Conservancy members: $10 per person.Tickets available for purchase onsite. All ticket sales are final. For directions or to make a reservation, please call 212-860-1370.

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NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park

2018-11-03T00:00:00.000

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;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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It's My Park at Harlem Art Park

2016-10-29T00:00:00.000

10:00

14:00

<p><strong>Please note:</strong> this event was rescheduled from October 22&nbsp;due to rain.</p><p>This It&rsquo;s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Art Park Alliance to plant flower bulbs and clean up at Harlem Art Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!</p>

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Art Park Alliance to plant flower bulbs and clean up at Harlem Art Park.

barbara.nikonorow@parks.nyc.gov

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Adult Learn to Play Soccer

2016-10-05T00:00:00.000

20:00

22:00

<p>Adults ages 18 and older&nbsp;are invited to learn, play, and&nbsp;compete in soccer.</p><p>Learn the rules and techniques, dribbling, and&nbsp;passing. Have fun while learning and practicing this exciting game.</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> A <a href="/programs/recreation-centers/membership">recreation center membership</a> is required to participate in this program. Registration is required. To register, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Victor.Campbell@parks.nyc.gov">Victor.Campbell@parks.nyc.gov</a>&nbsp;or call (718)&nbsp;402-5155.</p>

Adults ages 18 and older are invited to learn, play, and compete in soccer. Have fun while learning and practicing this exciting game.

(718) 402-5155

Victor.Campbell@parks.nyc.gov

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Recreation membership is required.

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A.M. Stretch

2016-09-05T00:00:00.000

10:30

11:00

<p>A morning stretching class is a great way to start the day. This class will help&nbsp;build range of motion from head to toe,&nbsp;correct posture,&nbsp;and help students understand the difference between pain and a stretch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

This class will help build range of motion from head to toe, correct posture, and help students understand the difference between pain and a stretch.

212) 387-7687

rodolfo.guevara@parks.nyc.gov

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Adults Up-Cycle to Art

2018-10-23T00:00:00.000

10:00

11:00

<p>Participants are encouraged to bring their recyclable items to up-cycle to art using various mediums to achieve a decorative affect. Please be aware a piece may take a few weeks to complete. Participants may take inspiration from the season or from art. Facilitator offers prompts, while allowing for individual expression.</p><ul> <li><strong>October</strong> - Steam-punk Art Containers inspired by science fiction and science fantasy.&nbsp;Creating a heavy metallic affect on the piece.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>November</strong> - Tole Painting Plates Create: a decorative affect on plate</li> <li><strong>December </strong>- Holiday Gifts: Beautiful gifts from recyclable goods for the holidays for yourself or someone special&nbsp;</li></ul>

Participants are encouraged to bring their recyclable items to up-cycle to art. Participants may use various mediums to achieve a decorative affect.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Ode to My Mom

2016-05-08T00:00:00.000

15:00

17:00

<p>On Mother&#39;s Day, Lewis H. Latimer House Museum&nbsp;has&nbsp;a special event designed for visitors of all ages, and&nbsp;led by artist Maya Pindyck.&nbsp;<br /><br />Read a poem to your mom, share a poetic line about her, make your own poem collage to portrait your image of mom, or reflect on your own feelings being a mom! Simply just enjoy two hours of rhythms and memories!&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>About the artist</strong><br />Maya Pindyck is a multidisciplinary poet, artist, and educator living in Brooklyn, New York. She recently collaborated on <em>Light on Sound</em>, a public installation at the Lewis H. Latimer House and surrounding neighborhood of Flushing, Queens. Her most recent collection of poetry,<em> Emoticoncert</em>, was just published by Four Way Books. Maya teaches at Parsons School&nbsp;of Design at&nbsp;Long Island University, and in classrooms throughout New York City with Teachers &amp; Writers Collaborative. For more information, please visit <a href="http://mayapindyck.com">mayapindyck.com</a></p>

Read a poem to your mom, share a poetic line about her, make your own poem collage to portrait your image of mom, or reflect on your own feelings being a mom!

(718) 961-8585

lewislatimerhouse@gmail.com

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CANCELLED: Le Petit Art

2016-04-23T00:00:00.000

14:00

15:30

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p>Create miniature works of art (4&quot;x6&quot;) or less using multiple mediums like acrylic paint, water color, pastel, pencil, ink, and&nbsp;surfaces like&nbsp;wood, canvas, paper, metal, and glass.</p>

Create miniature works of art (4"x6") or less using multiple mediums like acrylic paint, water color, pastel, pencil, ink, and surfaces like wood, canvas, paper, metal, and glass.

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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The Boneyard

2018-10-20T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:00

<p>Skulls, bones, teeth, shells, antlers&mdash;see what&rsquo;s left after an animal carcass decomposes. Observe scavenging dermestid (flesh-eating) beetles at work and try to reassemble a skeleton.</p><p>Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.&nbsp;</p>

Skulls, bones, teeth, shells, antlers—see what’s left after an animal carcass decomposes.

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Pop-Up Audubon: Wonderful Warblers

2016-05-07T00:00:00.000

11:00

16:00

<p>Join the Alliance to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for many species of birds. Through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects, learn why warblers are so wonderful.</p><ul> <li><strong>Adventure Hike, 12&ndash;1 pm: </strong>Alliance naturalists will introduce you to the natural history of Prospect Park and the Park&#39;s hidden trails. Recommended for families with children 5 and older.</li> <li><strong>Nature on the Go!, 1&ndash;2 pm:</strong> Did you know 25 types of warblers stop at Prospect Park in May? Learn how to identify these cute and colorful birds on a bird walk. Participants will also create their own pair of binoculars and learn how to identify these colorful songbirds.</li> <li><strong>Nature&rsquo;s Helpers, 2&ndash;3 pm:</strong> Did you know that trees help trees? After learning how mulch protects tree roots, spend time spreading wood chips around trees.</li> <li><strong>Family Bird Watching, 3&ndash;4 pm: </strong>After learning how to use binoculars, join our naturalists to identify some of the 250 species of birds that call Prospect Park home.</li></ul>

Join the Alliance to discover why Prospect Park is an important place for many species of birds. Learn about warblers through fun games, experiments and citizen science projects.

info@prospectpark.org

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Yoga with Awesome Asana

2016-02-06T00:00:00.000

15:00

16:05

<p>Every Saturday at 3 p.m. at Morris-Jumel Mansion, certified yoga instructor Chelsea Best conducts Awesome Asana Yoga, an open-level Vinyasa class designed to accommodate beginners and experts alike.&nbsp;</p><p>All are welcome, and mats, if you haven&rsquo;t one, are provided.&nbsp;</p>

Every Saturday certified yoga instructor Chelsea Best conducts Awesome Asana Yoga, an open-level Vinyasa class designed to accommodate beginners and experts.

(212) 923-8008

publicprograms@morrisjumel.org

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The class is $5. No registration is required.

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Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park

2018-03-27T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

(Mid-Park between 64th and 65th Streets). Enter the Park at 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, and follow the path adjacent to the drive (road) north; the Dairy will be on your left.

<p>Take our signature tour, and let Central Park Conservancy guides give you an insider&#39;s look at some of the most iconic features of the world&#39;s greatest urban park. Learn how rocky, swampy land was built into the living work of art that is Central Park today.&nbsp;Highlights of this tour include: the Dairy, Sheep Meadow, Cherry Hill, The Lake, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, The Mall, and Literary Walk.</p><p><strong>Details</strong></p><p><strong>Meet</strong>:&nbsp;Tour starts and ends at the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/things-to-see-and-do/attractions/dairy-visitor-center-gift-shop.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Dairy Visitor Center</a>&nbsp;(mid-Park between 64th and 65th Streets). Enter the Park at 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, and follow the path adjacent to the drive (road) north; the Dairy will be on your left.&nbsp; <a href="http://assets.centralparknyc.org/images/tours/maps/Dairy_Start_Map.jpg?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Map of start location</a><br /><strong>Terrain</strong>: A few stairs<br /><strong>Length of Tour</strong>: approximately 90 minutes<br /><strong>Cost</strong>: Tickets $15 (Members $10)<br />To purchase tickets, <a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/events/parent-events/iconic-views-tour.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">please click here</a></p><p>For weather cancellation and other ticket policies, please review our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/tours/tour-faq.html?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=cpc-engagement&amp;utm_campaign=2018_spring_tours&amp;utm_content=nycparks&amp;s_src=2018_spring_tours&amp;s_subsrc=nycparks">Tours Frequently Asked Questions</a>&nbsp;(FAQ).</p><p>Groups of seven or more must schedule a group tour three weeks in advance at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tours@centralparknyc.org?subject=Tour%20Inquiry%20from%20NYC%20Parks">tours@centralparknyc.org</a>.</p>

Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.

(212) 310-6600

tours@centralparknyc.org

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

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Catch & Release Fishing

2013-06-29T00:00:00.000

10:00

15:00

<p> Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance.</p><p> <a href="http://support.centralparknyc.org/site/Calendar/1795123187?view=Detail&amp;id=118368">Catch &amp; Release Fishing</a></p>

Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must…

(212) 860-1370

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Summer on the Hudson: Pilates in the Park

2016-06-28T00:00:00.000

18:30

19:30

<p>Join Summer on the Hudson and instructor Melissa Ricci, CPT, PMA from <a href="http://www.basefitness.com">Base Fitness&reg;</a> for a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core,&nbsp;and give you renewed energy!&nbsp;</p><p>Bring your own mat!</p>

This class will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy!

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summeronthehudson@gmail.com

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Learn to Ride

2018-05-05T00:00:00.000

11:00

14:00

<p>Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event! Show your kids, ages&nbsp;5 or older, how to ride a two-wheeler.</p><p>Please pre-register at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bike.nyc/education/programs/">https://www.bike.nyc/education/programs/</a>.</p><p>For accessibility information, contact Shawn James three days before event at (718) 393-7370.</p>

Bring a bike, a child, and a helmet for this free fun event! Show your kids, ages 5 or older, how to ride a two-wheeler. Please pre-register…

7183937370

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A Christmas Carol at the Merchant's House Museum

2016-12-24T00:00:00.000

18:00

19:00

<p>Come celebrate the season with this unique retelling of a holiday classic, starring John Kevin Jones as Mr. Dickens and set in the Museum&rsquo;s Greek Revival double parlor decorated in 19th-century holiday style.&nbsp;</p><p>Meet Mr. Dickens and toast the holiday season before the performance. Mulled wine, cider, and light fare will be served.&nbsp;</p><p>This event is perfect for families.&nbsp;</p><p>&ldquo;The Christmas Carol becomes doubly enchanting when one hears it performed by Dickens.&rdquo;&nbsp;New York Herald, 1867<br />TimeOut New York:&nbsp;&ldquo;One of the 10 Best Plays to see this holiday season&rdquo;</p>

Come celebrate the season with this unique retelling of a holiday classic, set in the Museum’s Greek Revival double parlor decorated in 19th-century holiday style.

(800) 838-3006

programs@merchantshouse.org

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$40-$50

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Garden Crew

2016-08-30T00:00:00.000

10:00

13:00

Enter the park at Broadway and Moshulu Avenue

<p>Help care for our vegetable&nbsp;beds at Friends&rsquo; Compost and&nbsp;Garden Site. Grown produce&nbsp;will be donated to local&nbsp;food pantries.&nbsp;<br /><br />Bring water and&nbsp;sunscreen.</p>

Help care for our vegetable beds at Friends’ Compost and Garden Site.

(718) 430-1890

info@vcpark.org

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Bryant Park Putting Green

2014-10-11T00:00:00.000

11:00

18:00

<p> Practice your technique, perfect your distance and speed, or bring the kids to play on the green.</p><p> 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.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Arts, Culture & Fun: Lenape Landscape: Trees as Tonic by Artist Susan Stair

2017-01-19T00:00:00.000

10:00

16:00

<p>This exhibit of clay castings by Susan Stair forms portraits in trees used by the Lenape Indians for food and medicine. Conference House Park is home to the largest burial site of the pre-Columbian Lenape tribe in the five boroughs of New York City.</p><p>Susan Stair worked with John Kilcullen, Director of Conference House Park and certified arborist, in choosing the trees that were important to the Lenape. A sculptor who fixes her actions in the material, Stair captures the spirit of living trees as she reveals species, age and endurance. Viewers are encouraged to touch her work in the way one would meet a tree.</p><p><em><strong>Lenape Landscape: Trees as Tonic</strong></em>&nbsp;has been extended&nbsp;and runs through Saturday,&nbsp;April 29, 2017 in the Lenape Gallery at Conference House Park Visitor Center.&nbsp;The gallery is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is closed on holidays.</p><p>Viewers will be encouraged to partake in a walk using a trail map identifying the trees included in the exhibit.</p>

This exhibit of clay castings by Susan Stair forms portraits in trees used by the Lenape Indians for food and medicine.

(718) 227-1463

francis.gessner@parks.nyc.gov

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Nature Exploration Hike (Light)

2017-08-20T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.&nbsp;On our hikes, you can gain orienteering skills, explore our city&rsquo;s rich history, or just take an hour to unplug from the world.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

On our hikes, you can gain orienteering skills, explore our city’s rich history, or just take an hour to unplug from the world.

(718) 352-1769

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Adaptive Wheelchair Softball

2015-06-05T00:00:00.000

17:00

20:00

<p>Wheelchair softball was born over 25 years ago in the Midwest by a few individuals with spinal cord injuries and lower extremity impairments, who still wanted to enjoy America&#39;s greatest pastime. These individuals needed to develop a way of playing that would allow easy maneuverability in a wheelchair and keep the fast pace of softball. Thus, a&nbsp;new game &nbsp;was born and&nbsp;played on hard surfaces, such as a parking lots, with&nbsp;a 16-inch softball, which allows wheelchair players to keep one hand one the wheelchair while catching a softball without a glove.</p>

Play wheelchair softball at Patterson Playground.

Rodolfo.guevara@Parks.nyc.gov

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Summer Kickoff at the Rockaways

2018-06-27T00:00:00.000

11:00

14:00

<p>Join us in the Rockaways&nbsp;for a fun-filled day for families to enjoy!&nbsp;There will be inflatables, Parks&#39; Playmobile, arts and crafts, music, and refreshments.</p><p>Sponsored by Councilman Eric A. Ulrich.</p>

Join us at Rockaway Beach for a fun-filled day for families to enjoy! There will be inflatables, Parks' Playmobile, arts and crafts, music, and refreshments.

(718) 318-4000

antina.johnson@parks.nyc.gov

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Art in the Garden: “Get the Picture?”

2014-03-21T00:00:00.000

08:00

16:30

<p> Artist Alan Richards&rsquo;s colorful satirical composite images, or photomanipulations, feature elements juxtaposed to create pieces that portray humor and whimsy.</p>

Artist Alan Richards’s colorful satirical composite images, or photomanipulations, feature elements juxtaposed to create pieces that portray humor and whimsy.

(718) 886-3800

rforlenza@queensbotanical.org

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Exhibit: Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair

2015-10-03T00:00:00.000

07:00

20:00

Enter through 172nd St and Amsterdam Ave entrance

<p>Located along the esplanade leading up to the recently opened High Bridge,&nbsp;<em>Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair</em>&nbsp;is a group exhibition of nine artists&rsquo; public artworks. In a frantic world, finding a chair can be almost impossible and settling comfortably into one can be an enormous satisfaction. Sitting in the wrong seat can cause anxiety and an even pain. Exhibiting artists Dan Bergman, Allan Cyprys, Robert Dell, Gregoire Ferland, Esther Grillo, Christina Jorge, Siena Gillann Porta, Herb Rosenberg and Chuck von Schmidt respond imaginatively to the notion of sitting or using a chair.&nbsp;<em>Oh Sit!</em>&nbsp;is framed as an imperative, a command&mdash;a way of asking the viewer to look and really consider the concept &ldquo;chair&rdquo; both objectively and subjectively.</p><p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/parks/art">www.nyc.gov/parks/art</a>.</p>

NYC Parks is pleased to host Oh Sit! 14 Sculptors Consider the Chair will be on view through November 8, 2015 in Highbridge Park located in northern Manhattan.

(212) 360-1311

artandantiquities@parks.nyc.gov

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Introduction to Sign Language: Adults

2017-03-21T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:00

<p>Adults of all abilities&nbsp;are welcome to join in learning basic sign language (the alphabet, vocabulary, and how to build&nbsp;simple phrases using American Sign Language).</p><p>Space is limited. To reserve your spot, please call the Poe Park Visitor Center at (718) 365-5516.&nbsp;</p>

Adults of all abilities are welcome to join in learning basic sign language (the alphabet, vocabulary, and how to build simple phrases using American Sign Language).

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Nature's Workshop: Weather Exploration and Monitoring

2016-02-13T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Urban Park Rangers Nature Centers are your gateway to New York City parks.&nbsp; Each serves as an in&ndash;park community center for public education, recreational activities, and environmental studies. The centers serve as both starting points for walking tours and workshop sites for educational programs for the whole family. &nbsp;This winter, join us for the Nature&#39;s Workshop series.&nbsp; Each program in this series explores its topic in depth and allows you to develop a skill, participate in a hands-on project, and indulge your curiosity.&nbsp; All supplies provided. &nbsp;</p><p>Winter is the best time to learn about weather.&nbsp;Through some fun weather experiments and outdoor exploration explore&nbsp;weather anomalies&nbsp;and our changing climate.</p>

Urban Park Rangers Nature Centers are your gateway to New York City parks. Learn about weather, anomalies, and our changing climate through fun weather experiments.

718-421-2021

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2014 Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition at Socrates Sculpture Park

2015-03-17T00:00:00.000

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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Butterfly Project NYC: Native Plant Share

2015-05-16T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p>Learn more about the connections between native plants and pollinators and how to encourage them in urban landscapes.</p><p>This year&rsquo;s workshop is once again part of NYC Wildflower Week. Plants will be available for pickup, to be used in schoolyards, community gardens, and other public spaces while supplies last.</p><p><span style="line-height:1.6">Pre-registration is required. Register online at </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jfbCf51MNyV9V0Fa01hqyg2tY3BqTo1jWSRGBpEDfSA/viewform">butterflyprojectnyc.org</a><span style="line-height:1.6"> by 5:00 p.m. on May 9th.</span><br /><br />The Butterfly Project NYC&nbsp;is a&nbsp;collaboration between&nbsp;GreenThumb, Grow to Learn, and Bronx Green-Up/New York Botanical Garden. Many thanks to our partners at&nbsp;City Parks Foundation&nbsp;and NYC Wildflower Week.<br />&nbsp;</p>

Learn more about the connections between native plants and pollinators and how to encourage them in urban landscapes.

(212) 788-8070

greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov

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QBG Farm & Compost Open Hours

2018-05-02T00:00:00.000

15:30

17:00

<p>Drop in at QBG Farm &amp; Compost to see what&rsquo;s growing! Founded in 2013, our farm demonstrates the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens. Our organically managed farm produces a diversity of herbs, fruits, vegetables, and other beneficial plants.</p>

Drop in at QBG Farm & Compost to see the link between composting and sustainable farming in the heart of Queens.

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Movies Under the Stars: The Secret Life of Pets

2017-07-17T00:00:00.000

20:30

22:30

This playground is on Adelphi Street between Myrtle & Clermont Avenues.

<p>Join NYC Parks for free, family-friendly movies in our city&#39;s parks!</p><p>In this delightful animated feature,&nbsp;the quiet life of Max (Louis C.K.),&nbsp;a spoiled terrier,&nbsp;is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a an unruly stray whom Max ( Eric Stonestreet) instantly dislikes. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and end up in a truck that&#39;s bound for the pound. Luckily,&nbsp;Snowball (Kevin Hart), a&nbsp;rebellious bunny, swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who&#39;ve done them wrong.</p><p><strong>Know Before You Go:</strong></p><p>You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair. Food is OK, but no alcohol or smoking. Reservations are not taken, so space is available on a first come first served basis. All are welcome!</p>

Join NYC Parks for free, family-friendly movies in our city's parks!

718-965-8942

letitia.guillory@parks.nyc.gov

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History In Your Hands: Flax to Linen

2013-06-01T00:00:00.000

14:00

16:00

<p> Come check on our flax crop and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth. Touch different pieces of linen cloth to compare the weaves and try on some linen reproduction clothes for a fun photo-op in our farm wagon.&nbsp;</p>

Come check on our flax crop and try out the tools used to process flax fibers into linen cloth.

(718) 789-2822 x301

info@prospectpark.org

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$3 adult suggested admission; children 16 and under free.

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Tavern Nights: Colonial Tabletop Role-playing Games

2018-12-06T00:00:00.000

19:00

22:00

<p>Submerge yourself in the American Revolution in a fun and alternative way! Players will be given characters and backstories relevant to the colonial period but the possibilities of where the adventure will take you are endless!</p><p><strong>Please note: </strong>Seating is limited, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colonial-tabletop-role-playingtavern-night-tickets-51516607560">advanced registration is required</a>!&nbsp;</p>

Submerge yourself in the American Revolution in a fun and alternative way!

(212) 923-8008

marketing@morrisjumel.org

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$5 per player

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3 to 6 Club

2016-04-14T00:00:00.000

15:00

18:00

<p>Walker Park is offering various activities at the 3 to 6 Club, open to&nbsp;children ages 7 through 12 years,&nbsp;including&nbsp;art, literacy and sports.</p><p>Registration began September 8th and is ongoing. However, space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.</p><p>For more information please contact Rich Costello at (718) 816-6172</p>

Walker Park is offering various activities at the 3 to 6 Club, open to children ages 7 through 12 years, including art, literacy and sports.

(718) 816-6172

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Historic New York: Nature and Design

2017-03-05T00:00:00.000

13:00

14:30

<p>Join the The Urban Park Rangers for a&nbsp;walking tour at Prospect Park. The Urban Park Rangers specialize in interpreting historic turning points, both natural and man-made in our city&#39;s long history.&nbsp;</p>

The Urban Park Rangers specialize in interpreting historic turning points, both natural and man-made in our city's long history.

(718) 421-2021

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Adult Art: Get the Point! (oil pastels)

2014-06-14T00:00:00.000

11:00

13:00

<p> Study the works of George Seurat, founder of the Pointillism movement, and discover the effectiveness of his post-Impressionistic painting technique using tiny dots of color. Color separation and application will be discussed. Learn and practice the technique of optical mixing with oil pastels.&nbsp;</p><p> Fee for three-part series $60 non-members/$51 Greenbelt Conservancy members</p>

Study the works of George Seurat, founder of the Pointillism movement, and discover the effectiveness of his Post-Impressionistic painting technique using tiny dots of color. Color…

(718) 351-3450

naturecenter@sigreenbelt.org

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Fee for 3-part series $60 non-members/$51 Greenbelt Conservancy members

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A Gardener's Library: Vintage Books from the Bartow-Pell Collection

2013-10-12T00:00:00.000

12:00

16:00

This working collection is significant for the practical information, aesthetic guidance, and reading pleasure it gave early members. On view during public hours: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. &nbsp;

This working collection is significant for the practical information, aesthetic guidance, and reading pleasure it gave early members. On view during public hours: Wednesday, Saturday…

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Mansion admission is $5 adults, $3 seniors $ students; free for children under six

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CANCELLED: Paint it Up

2016-04-19T00:00:00.000

11:00

12:30

<p class="alert alert-error">Please note: this event has been cancelled.</p><p>Participants will create a work of art on canvas&nbsp;to complete within the session and take home. For adults. No experience necessary.</p>

Participants will create a work of art on canvas to complete within the session and take home

(718) 365-5516

Lucy.Aponte@parks.nyc.gov

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Bryant Park Juggling

2016-06-29T00:00:00.000

12:00

13:00

<p>Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun.</p><p>Equipment will be&nbsp;provided.</p><p>The Bryant Park Jugglers use the park throughout the year. They are&nbsp;a friendly group and&nbsp;open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.</p>

Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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Bryant Park Kubb

2014-07-12T00:00:00.000

11:00

19:00

Southwest corner of the park, near 6th Avenue.

<p> Learn the Scandinavian lawn game, also known as Viking Chess. To win, knock over your opponent&rsquo;s blocks with wooden pins. Never played? Our attendant will teach you.</p>

Learn the Scandinavian lawn game, also known as Viking Chess. To win, knock over your opponent’s blocks with wooden pins. Never played? Our attendant will teach you.

(212) 768-4242

bpc@urbanmgt.com

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