DROP-IN CHESS
Rockefeller Park New York, NYPlay the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning — plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
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CHILDREN’S SOCCER (Ages 6-10)
Rockefeller Park New York, NYKickstart your afternoon with soccer! Practice the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and game strategy with fun and challenging exercises and drills for all levels. Meet new friends while engaging in skill-building sessions focused on balance, coordination, movement and awareness. Closed-toe shoes required.
FIGURE AL FRESCO
Rector Park East Rector Place, New York, NYThis BPC park offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
KINDIE ROCK: KEY WILDE
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYOur fantastic roster of Stories & Songs performers lead families with little ones in rocking sing-a-longs! This week we are joined by illustrator and children's musician Key Wilde.
ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING
Wagner Park 20 Battery Place, New York, NYJoin our community of artists of all skill levels as we are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP
Teardrop ParkExplore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.
SUNSET YOGA
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYNamaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
J O B – A SIMPLE MAN
Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NYIn an intense and musical dramatization, J O B: A Simple Man tells the story of the emigrant’s journey from the old world—a little village in Russia—to the new world in New York. Starring award-winning Danish actress Ina-Miriam Rosen - baum, directed by Rolf Heim, and featuring oboist Henrik Goldschmidt and accordion virtuoso Anders Singh Vesterdahl.
PRESCHOOL ART
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYVery young artists are introduced to paper, clay, paint and everyday recyclable materials, transforming them into masterpieces of creativity and delight. Age appropriate projects presented by an art teacher. Materials provided. Dress for a mess!
THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER
Rockefeller Park House River Terrace & Murray Street, New York, NYLet your inner artist shine! Join other school-age children for art by the Park House. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint and more. Referencing our Zero Waste Initiative, projects with a focus on recycled, upcycled, and reused materials will inspire artists to care for our world in creative ways! Art supplies provided. Dress for a mess! For ages 5 and up.