Events

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Mah-Jongg is a four-person tile game of skill, strategy, and luck! Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Join a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own card. Registration required. For information and registration please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov. No program 4/23.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Calling all toddlers! Interactive play, art-making, and more. For walking toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program.  No program 11/27.

FALL SESSION: NOV06-DEC18
WINTER SESSION: JAN22-APR09

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov. 

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Calling all toddlers! Interactive music-making, story-telling and more. For toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program. No program 11/27, 12/4.

FALL SESSION: NOV13-DEC18
WINTER SESSION: JAN22-APR09

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Wagner Park
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Enjoy bilingual, heartfelt and powerful spoken word performances by Nuyorican Poets Cafe poets! Hosted by Matthew Marroquín, The event will feature the poetry of Slam Winners Daniel Letona, Kaleo, and Ave Maria with themes that range from personal relationships to the political climate of America. Featured performances will be followed by an open mic for guest poets in the audience. Meet Nuyorican Poets Cafe at the Pavilion in Rockefeller Park, or 6 River Terrace if it rains.

Presented in partnership with Nuyorican Poets Cafe and Battery Park City Authority.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rector Park East
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Strengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and work out to great music!
No program 11/10, 12/22, 12/29, 1/19, 2/16

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. No program on 11/11, 11/28, 12/23, 12/26, 12/30, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided! All skill levels welcome! Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year. 

Photo by Carl Glassman – The Tribeca Trib

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Mah-Jongg is a four-person tile game of skill, strategy, and luck! Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Join a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own card. Registration required. For information and registration please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov. No program 4/23.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am

Calling all toddlers! Interactive play, art-making, and more. For walking toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program.  No program 11/27.

FALL SESSION: NOV06-DEC18
WINTER SESSION: JAN22-APR09

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Join this group of fiber art crafters for a fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.

Our open ‘studio’ craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov. 

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Calling all toddlers! Interactive music-making, story-telling and more. For toddlers through preschool-aged children and accompanying adults. Adults participate throughout the program. No program 11/27, 12/4.

FALL SESSION: NOV13-DEC18
WINTER SESSION: JAN22-APR09

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 8:30am – 9:30am

Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. No program  11/28, 12/26, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. No program on 11/11, 11/28, 12/23, 12/26, 12/30, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov 

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rector Park East
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

Join BPCA naturalists to explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Strengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with various fun exercises. The instructor will lead you in rhythmic movement and aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come join the group and work out to great music!
No program 11/10, 12/22, 12/29, 1/19, 2/16

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. No program on 11/11, 11/28, 12/23, 12/26, 12/30, 1/2, 1/16, 2/13, 4/3

Location: Rector Park East
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

What birds live in your backyard? Join us to learn the basics of bird watching in this fun outing for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for resident urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Join a dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own. For more information email: 200rector@bpca.ny.gov.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 3:15pm – 4:45pm

FREE PROGRAM: REGISTRATION REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED

Celebrate spring by digging and planting in the Children’s Garden. Learn about green practices and composting firsthand. For children who enjoy nature and like to get dirty! Ages 6-10, registration required at: registration@bpca.ny.gov

Location: BPC Authority, 75 Battery Place
Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BPCA processes the hundreds of pounds of food waste collected each day, that is then turned into compost that goes back out into the gardens to support soil health. Registration recommended, please email registration@bpca.ny.gov.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 6 River Terrace
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Explore fun and simple printmaking techniques- such as screen printing, monographs, and collagraphs- with the guidance of an artist/ educator. All materials provided! All skill levels welcome! Registration required, please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year. 

Photo by Carl Glassman – The Tribeca Trib

Location: Rockefeller Park
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Join a presentation and talk led by Alveole beekeepers at the Battery Park City hive located at the Chambers St. entrance to Rockefeller Park. Learn about the importance of urban beekeeping and its benefit to sustainability efforts in BPC and throughout the city.

This event will occur as scheduled.

Location: 200 Rector Place
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Mah-Jongg is a four-person tile game of skill, strategy, and luck! Learn the rules and mechanics of American Mah-Jongg. Join a two hour group lesson with instructor Susan Richards. Sets and a few cards provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own card. Registration required. For information and registration please email: registration@bpca.ny.gov. No program 4/23.