Past Events
Past Events
Rhythm of the City: Rep Asia
Experience the fusion of Chinese and South Asian sounds and learn to move like we did at the summer Chinatown Block Party 夏日傾情 all over again.
5th Annual Teaching Social Activism in the Classroom Conference
How can our students make a difference? How are they already doing so? Hear from the students themselves and the teachers who support them as they present what they care about and how they are making an impact on our city.
Cinco de Mayo: Calpulli Mexican Performance
Join us for a special live performance in celebration of the rich diversity of Mexican and Mexican-American cultural heritage presented by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company.
Past Event: The Butterfly and the Ashcan: The Impact of Whistler on The Eight and Their Circle
Join noted writer and art historian Avis Berman to examine the influence of artist James McNeill Whistler.
Past Event: Vital Little Plans
Reconsider the legacy of urban activist Jane Jacobs with Samuel Zipp, editor of a newly-published collection of her work.
Keeping Up with the Times: Technology in Archaeology
Five leading archaeologists discuss the cutting-edge technology being used to uncover the city's buried history.
Build a Bridge for the City
Learn about the many types of bridges in the city and discuss some examples, such as the Brooklyn Bridge. Design and build a model bridge of your own!
Exhibitions
Songs of New York
Playful, kinetic, and full of surprises, Songs of New York is an immersive interactive experience that introduces visitors to a full range of music from and about New York City.
Urban Stomp
Immerse yourself in the vibrant dances that have shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s ever-changing cultural landscape.
Robert Rauschenberg’s New York
Features rarely seen photos that reveal Rauschenberg's deep engagement with the real world and his complex relationship with New York City.