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Rodgers & Hart’s I Married an Angel
How does collaboration fundamentally drive Broadway’s most beloved shows? A conversation and performance co-presented with New York City Center.
Rooted in Place: Stories of Home in the City
How do New Yorkers define "home" in a city plagued by housing insecurity? With Tanvi Misra of The Atlantic's CityLab.
3rd Annual Herstory Day
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of women’s history in New York City with a focus on women working to archive, preserve, and uplift their own communities.
An Evening with Colson Whitehead
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses his deep engagement with the history of New York City.
29th Annual New York City History Day
NYC History Day engages students in the discovery and interpretation of historical topics.
El Pueblo Se Levanta
A screening of "El Pueblo Se Levanta" (1971), which captures the Young Lords of East Harlem in their fight against social injustice.
Educator Day: Wellness and Health Advocacy
Take a holistic look at health and wellness in the city today in this free day for educators.
Athletes to Activists: Politics of the Playing Field
Olympic sprinter John Carlos, who famously raised a fist in protest during at the 1968 Olympic Games, talks with ESPN’s Howard Bryant.
Educator Evening: Cycling in the City
Explore the extraordinary diversity of cycling cultures in the city on a free curator tour.
Sold Out: The Hospital Zone at Ellis Island: A Walking Tour
Tour the abandoned hospital zone at Ellis Island, one of the most important public health locations in New York City.
Meet the Curators: Donald Albrecht, Curator of Architecture and Design
Experience Cycling in the City: A 200-Year History with the exhibition curator!