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Free things to do in New York City! Free events in New York City! (All events are free unless otherwise noted)
You never run out of free things to do, free events to go to in New York City! So start taking advantage of those free things to do today! Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides with non-ending amount of free things to do, free events to go to!
Join the Club!The quality and quantity of free events, free things to do that happen in New York City every day of the year is truly amazing.
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club freeTime comes in handy -- Club freeTime allows you to take advantage of all the free things to do, all the free events that take place in New York City, as you find out about them just in time! Start using these unique New York City opportunities today!
Join the Club!Club freeTime is the only complete source of free events, free things to do in New York City: your perfect guide to free Entertainment & free Culture in the City that never sleeps.
Contrary to the common misconception that most of free events, free things to do, happen in New York City in summer, October and March are the busiest months in New York City in terms of free events, free things to do. That 'summer' misconception is due to big publicity that some of New York City summer free events, free thing to do get.
In fact, New York City, NYC, never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free events, free things to do whether it's summer or winter, spring or fall. Start using these unique New York City opportunities today!
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Join the Club!In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City, Club freeTime offers its members complimentary tickets (a member can reserve up to 5 complimentary tickets per performance) to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater in New York City: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club freeTime members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
539 free (and almost free) workshops in New York City (NYC) Tue, 04/23/2019 - and on...
Free workshops are among the many free, low budget and inexpensive events New York City has to offer.
Workshop | Morning Fitness
One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can’t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Every Tuesday and Thursday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Chinese Traditional Painting
Learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as guóhuà, meaning "national" or "native painting", as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls, such as hanging scrolls or handscrolls. Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and other media. Please bring your own brushes; paper and ink will be provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Workshop | Zumba Jumpstart
A fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop and more! Enthusiastic Instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new dance steps each week. Bring your friends!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Introduction To Conversational Sign Language
Sessions are structured for hearing adults. Interested participants are encouraged to register for, and attend all sessions. American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Spring in Your Step Power Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a midday power walk routine followed by meditation and therapeutic exercises. Relieve stress, increase your energy level and reset the mind. Get active and fit in 2019!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Tue, Apr 23
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Stargazing in the City
Take a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Every Tuesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 23
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Boot Camp
The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
6:30 am
Free
6:30 am
Free
Workshop | Chinese Tile-Based Game MahJong
Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in China during the Qing dynasty and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Chess For Adults
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? National Chess Master Douglas Bellizzi will be conducting a 15 week class for older adults. Through discussion, worksheets, and practice you will exercise your brain and have fun with new people.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Battery Park City Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School for Music and Art, the BPC Chorus is open to all adults who love to sing. Learn a mix of contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community events throughout the year.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Stressed? The latest craze is artistic coloring for adults, and the adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. This program allows adults to create wonderful pictures and offers a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity. Plus, it can actually lower stress. All materials will be provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Lesson | Learn To Play Chess
Learn to play the most popular game ever: a game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Rethinking on the job market
Based on what we see in ads, it is easy to assume that to get a job we have to become something that we do not want to be. And so, we end up searching for something we do not want and will be unhappy in if we get it. Career coach Win Sheffield will address how to turn this situation around by dispelling some common misconceptions about the job market and providing practical approaches to develop an effective job campaign. The seminar will cover: * Seeing the job market from the employer’s point of view * Managing a job campaign that explores multiple targets * Approaching your network without a specific idea of your direction
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Apr 24
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Wed, Apr 24
6:00 pm
Regular: $50
Member: $0
6:00 pm
Regular: $50
Member: $0
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Workshop | Sun Salutations and Intentions Morning Yoga
Starts your day with a morning yoga practice. You will experience luxurious stretching warm-ups, empowering standing poses, and energizing breath work as we align the movements with the inhales and exhales. You will feel more awake, strong, balanced, and positive as a result of this time spent on the mat. Sun Salutations and warrior poses stimulate the seratonin in your brain (the “happy hormone) and improve self-esteem! You will be ready for anything that meets you as your day unfolds. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. You may bring your own coffee or tea.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
6:45 am
$5 requested donation...
6:45 am
$5 requested donation...
Workshop | Morning Fitness
One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can’t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Every Tuesday and Thursday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Essentials for Job Seekers: Interviewing
Looking for a job? Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. Laptops will be first-come-first-served; bring your own if you have one. Also bring paper copies of your resume/cover letter, or have the file accessible via email or flash drive. Please do not arrive late interrupting the class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | How To Build An Operational Plan For Your Business
Many businesses fail not because of a bad business idea, but because there was no system that standardized, measured, and improved its operations. The goal of this course is to help you translate your business concept into an efficient operation that continuously improves and raises your bottom line. During this course, you will
Learn about the value and components of a business operational plan
Map your business’s processes, resources, and partners using a business model canvas
Identify your critical processes, and alternative processes for them
Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and KPI goals for your business.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy. Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Apr 25
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Lesson | Adult mental health first aid course
This course teaches participants a five-step action plan to help someone 18 years or older who is displaying signs of mental illness or emotional crisis. Why take Mental Health First Aid?
Learn how to identify signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses.
1 in 5 Adults experience mental illness in a given year.
8% of NYC public school students report attempting suicide.
Receive a nationally recognized certification upon completion of the course.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
9:30 am
Free
9:30 am
Free
Workshop | Learn How To Do Financial Planning
Through this workshop you can;
Hear from the Experts - 12 classes on financial/life issues
Explore the Library’s Resources - Learn how to find and compare investment options
Meet with the Counselors - Credit Crisis, Medicare, and Financial Professionals
Browse the Financial Fair - Information provided by government and non-profit organizations
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Beekeeping Workshop
Visit the park’s apiary, enjoy a honey tasting, and learn about the lives of honeybees from the New York City Beekeepers Association.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Community Choir For Beginners
This beginner, non-auditioned group welcomes all who love to sing. You will learn healthy singing habits, warmups, and how to find your own voice as your sing with a group. The choir members sing and study music of many styles and genres like jazz, latin, soul, choral, gospel, folk, and music from around the world. Everyone is welcome no experience necessary! The class will culminate with a final public performance at the library. Registration is required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Fencing Workshop
Learn the basics with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Must be 16 or older to participate. Every Friday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Collective Terrain/s: A Dance Workshop
This is "a collective research process." Jasmine Hearn, Tendayi Kuumba, Samita Sinha, and Tatyana Tenenbaum will collectively lead participants in a workshop on sounding in the body. Each artist will share a part of their process or approach with participants. Come as you are; no prior dance or vocal experience necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Apr 26
2:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...
2:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...
Workshop | Free Resume Critique
Herry Natkow is a career specialist and certified resume writer in private practice on the Upper East Side. When she's not delivering lively workshops, she's helping job seekers, one-on-one, work smarter on their job search. Bring a hard copy of your resume for a 20-minute one-on-one critique.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 27
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi to the People
A walk-in tai chi class with a curriculum tested at the Tai Chi World Cup. Breathwork, visualization, and body-mechanics unite in this unique evolution of the tai chi system that gives practitioners something tangible to take with them in every class. Taught by former US Tai Chi Push Hands Team captain and World Cup silver medalist Jan Lucanus.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 27
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
Workshop | Game Nights Kickoff Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of Game Nights in the park. Get acquainted with this season's new Game Nights schedule, try out some of the games to be featured, and meet new people at the same time. 1pm-2pm: Learn a New Board Game hour + sign up for that afternoon's Scrabble and Catan Tournaments 2pm-4pm: Scrabble Tournament 4pm-6pm: Catan Tournament
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 27
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Warm from Within Deep Breathing Workshop
Come to enjoy deep breathing with Wim Hof/Tsa Lung- inspired techniques! This program is easy to join as the breathing is (as always) a continuous flow. -- Learn how to warm from within -- Experience the "energy body" within minutes with e.g tingling sensations -- Improve health, avoid sickness -- Gain mood boosts -- Learn about the science on breath, the latest studies on improving immune system, from depression/anxiety to happier states
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 27
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Business Plan Writing
Are you interested in starting a business? Creating a business plan is one of the most important steps you will take because the plan serves as your road map for the early years of your business. SBA's Business Plan Writing workshop provides you with a step-by-step guide to help you get started. In this workshop, Man-Li Lin explains the importance of business planning, defines and describes the components of a business plan, and provides access to sample plans and resources that can help you develop a very good business plan. In this workshop you will learn:
Why, Who, How and When to Write a Business Plan
Traditional Business Plan vs. Lean Startup Format
Traditional Business Plan in Eight Steps
Lean Startup Format
Resources and Assistance
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Apr 27
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Storytelling Workshop: LGBTQ Nightlife Through the Years
A chance to share your own stories of life, fun, and drama in gay and trans dance clubs and bars. Clubs and bars have long been the beating heart of LGBTQ life, offering spaces of creativity, expression, community, love, excitement, and drama. These scenes change fast from one decade to the next, and our stories get lost from one generation to the next. Story-telling techniques, ways of passing on and recording stories will be shared.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Apr 28
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Morning Meditation
Balance mind, body, and spirit in this Primordial Sound Meditation led by an instructor. Work with a personal mantra, a specific sound or vibration. Take part in a regular meditation practice that lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
9:45 am
Free
9:45 am
Free
Workshop | French Class
The park speaks French with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
11:45 am
Free
11:45 am
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Chess For Adults
Come learn to play or demonstrate your prowess!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Chinese Calligraphy Class
Chinese calligraphy is a form of aesthetically pleasing writing (calligraphy), or, the artistic expression of human language in a tangible form. This type of expression has been widely practiced in China and has been generally held in high esteem across East Asia. Please bring your own calligraphy pen.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Dance and sculpt
Move your body to the beat! Have fun while you exercise! Bring a towel or an exercise mat. Come in comfortable clothing. This workshop takes place every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
1:45 pm
Free
1:45 pm
Free
Workshop | Resume Help
Need help with resume writing? Not sure how to edit it? Get one-on-one assistance with writing your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Apr 29
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Morning Fitness
One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can’t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Every Tuesday and Thursday.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Chinese Traditional Painting
Learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as guóhuà, meaning "national" or "native painting", as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls, such as hanging scrolls or handscrolls. Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and other media. Please bring your own brushes; paper and ink will be provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Workshop | Zumba Jumpstart
A fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop and more! Enthusiastic Instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new dance steps each week. Bring your friends!
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Introduction To Conversational Sign Language
Sessions are structured for hearing adults. Interested participants are encouraged to register for, and attend all sessions. American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Spring in Your Step Power Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a midday power walk routine followed by meditation and therapeutic exercises. Relieve stress, increase your energy level and reset the mind. Get active and fit in 2019!
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Tue, Apr 30
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, Apr 30
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Stargazing in the City
Take a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Every Tuesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 30
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Introduction to Meditation
This is an introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine’s top picks (4 stars). Each session is intended to stand alone, attendence at previous sessions is not required. Room is set up with both meditation floor mats and traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Apr 30
7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation
7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Boot Camp
The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
6:30 am
Free
6:30 am
Free
Workshop | Braille Study Group
Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Chess For Adults
Come learn to play or demonstrate your prowess!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Lesson | Learn To Play Chess
Learn to play the most popular game ever: a game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Researching Naturalization Records
In this class the history of how our ancestors became citizens of the United States of America will be explored, the kinds of records they generated when they did so, what information those records contain, and where you can find them.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Writing Club
Want to meet local writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Read original work to get and give feedback? Then come to the biweekly meetings of the Writing Club. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 1
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Essentials for Job Seekers: Networking
Looking for a job? Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. Laptops will be first-come-first-served; bring your own if you have one. Also bring paper copies of your resume/cover letter, or have the file accessible via email or flash drive. Please do not arrive late interrupting the class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 2
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 2
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 2
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Traditional English Afternoon Tea
English-style tea, black tea, Pally's rich tea biscuit will be served. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”- Henry James Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. While the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of ‘afternoon tea’ first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 2
2:15 pm
Free
2:15 pm
Free
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy. Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 2
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 2
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 2
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Monday through Friday
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 3
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Community Choir For Beginners
This beginner, non-auditioned group welcomes all who love to sing. You will learn healthy singing habits, warmups, and how to find your own voice as your sing with a group. The choir members sing and study music of many styles and genres like jazz, latin, soul, choral, gospel, folk, and music from around the world. Everyone is welcome no experience necessary! The class will culminate with a final public performance at the library. Registration is required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 3
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 3
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Fencing Workshop
Learn the basics with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Must be 16 or older to participate. Every Friday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 3
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Come in, relax, color and meditate! All materials are provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 3
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Strengthen Your Resume
Even if you have great skills and qualifications, it can still be challenging to find a good job with a decent salary. If you aren’t getting interviews, it’s time to strengthen your resume. This workshop is a crash course for people who want to revise their resumes. How companies hire new staff, the 3 sections of a job posting, and addressing each resume section separately will be discussed. A variety of resumes will be anlayzed and there will be time for lots of questions. Presented by Sherry Natkow. Sherry Natkow is a career specialist and certified resume writer in private practice in Manhattan. When she's not delivering lively workshops, she's helping job seekers, one-on-one, work smarter on their job search, and move faster to new employment opportunities
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 3
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 3
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Braille Study Group
Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi to the People
A walk-in tai chi class with a curriculum tested at the Tai Chi World Cup. Breathwork, visualization, and body-mechanics unite in this unique evolution of the tai chi system that gives practitioners something tangible to take with them in every class. Taught by former US Tai Chi Push Hands Team captain and World Cup silver medalist Jan Lucanus.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
Workshop | Visual Literacy: Connecting Words And Images
What image would you use to describe “noise” or “the future”? This is a visual literacy workshop for researchers to learn how and why the Picture Collection names its wide array of visuals. This is a hands-on interactive workshop.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
Shape Up NYC‘s dance fitness classes are fun! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Every Saturday through September 28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Yoga For Beginners
In this session you will learn simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize your system. No prior experience with yoga is necessary. Yoga
Can relieve chronic ailments.
Can relieve back pain, stress, anxiety and tension.
Strengthens the spins.
Takes only 5-10 minutes to practice daily.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Organic Gardening: Sowing Soil And Transplanting Into The Garden
This workshop will include different types of soil: acidic, compacted, sandy, rich, and how to test your soil. The workshop will also include differences between in-the-ground gardening or container planting. Furthermore, the importance of companion planting, shade and sun-loving plants, where to plant diverse species, as well as space required and watering schedule will be explored.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Warm from Within Deep Breathing Workshop
Come to enjoy deep breathing with Wim Hof/Tsa Lung- inspired techniques! This program is easy to join as the breathing is (as always) a continuous flow. -- Learn how to warm from within -- Experience the "energy body" within minutes with e.g tingling sensations -- Improve health, avoid sickness -- Gain mood boosts -- Learn about the science on breath, the latest studies on improving immune system, from depression/anxiety to happier states
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Creative Writing Class
Attendees will discover the value of their own stories. Participants are requested to commit to attending all sessions if possible.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Learn Marketing Strategies And Build A Blog For Your Business
Small Business Administration Economic Development Specialist Man-Li Lin will be present to share marketing strategies and to show how to build a blog for your business. In this workshop you will learn:
The Elements/Procedure of Marketing
Market Research is the Key
Market Analysis
Developing a Marketing Plan
Why and When to Build a Blog for Your Business
Build a blog using Blogger.com step-by-step
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 4
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi Workshop
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. Every Sunday through August 11, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 5
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Pilates Workshop
Monday morning Pilates, presented by the Pilates Initiative and Return to Life Center. Mats are provided by Balanced Body and are available to the first 30 attendees at each class. Mondays, May 6-August 26, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Draw With Instructions By The Artists
The artists William Anastasi, Sol Lewitt, Guadalupe Maravilla, and Ignacio Uriarte created drawings utilizing systems with instructions. While we may all follow the instructions, no two drawings are alike!
Participants will make drawings using some of the ideas designed by these artists with variations.
A selection of The Drawing Center’s Drawing Papers publications will be available for reference.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Brazilian Portuguese Class
The park speaks Brazilian Portuguese with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
11:45 am
Free
11:45 am
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Resume Help
Need help with resume writing? Not sure how to edit it? Get one-on-one assistance with writing your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Dance And Sculpt
Move your body to the beat! Have fun while you exercise! Bring a towel or an exercise mat. Come in comfortable clothing. This workshop takes place every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Navigating the Healthcare System
Gain insight on Long Term care planning including Medicaid enrollment, navigating the healthcare system, and much more that can help you and your loved ones prepare for the road ahead.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 6
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Introduction To Conversational Sign Language
Sessions are structured for hearing adults. Interested participants are encouraged to register for, and attend all sessions. American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Resume Help
Applying for a job? Update your resume, or even start from scratch. Learn how to craft a resume that will help you land that interview.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Spring in Your Step Power Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a midday power walk routine followed by meditation and therapeutic exercises. Relieve stress, increase your energy level and reset the mind. Get active and fit in 2019!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Public Speaking
Public speaking is an essential skill in today's workplace and a valuable ability to have to further your endeavors in whatever you're doing. A continuing series held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, this program is led by experienced public speakers in a supportive environment. All materials for this workshop are provided. Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a good speech to a live audience. This type of speech is deliberately structured with three general purposes: to inform, to persuade and to entertain. Public speaking is seen traditionally as part of the art of persuasion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Traditional English Afternoon Tea
English-style tea, black tea, Pally's rich tea biscuit will be served. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”- Henry James Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. While the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of ‘afternoon tea’ first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
2:15 pm
Free
2:15 pm
Free
Tue, May 7
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Learn How To Prepare For Retirement
Want to understand how to prepare for retirement? A good chance to learn how you want to retire, how much money you will need to retire, when the right time is to retire, who to share your retirement income with, what the greatest risks to your retirement plans are, and how you should invest for retirement. Kamran J. Keypour from Foresters Financial will be the guest for this session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Photographing Strangers: Candid and Posed
Learn how to make portraits of strangers, both with their permission (posed) and without (candid). Geared to beginner photographers, this class covers practical aspects of photographing strangers, such as finding ideal light and creating compelling compositions, as well as how to approach strangers and gain their trust, the psychology behind photographing people, and how and why to embrace fear. The class culminates with shooting portraits in the park followed by a Q and A. All cameras are welcome, including camera phones. Instructor Amy Touchette is an ICP-trained fine art photographer based in Brooklyn who specializes in street portraiture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Writing Circle
This writing circle is an exploration in creativity. It is informal in style and structure: there is no experience necessary. It is based on writing and talking about what is written.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Bodyroll Workout
Bodyroll is a 90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to tone, strengthen, and train your body with slammin’ moves and bangin’ grooves that will getchu looking (and feeling) suppa duppa fly! Every Tuesday through May 28, 2019.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Introduction to Meditation
This is an introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine’s top picks (4 stars). Each session is intended to stand alone, attendence at previous sessions is not required. Room is set up with both meditation floor mats and traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Stargazing in the City
Take a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Every Tuesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 7
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Boot Camp
The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
6:30 am
Free
6:30 am
Free
Workshop | Braille Study Group
Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Chess For Adults
Come learn to play or demonstrate your prowess!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Lesson | Learn To Play Chess
Learn to play the most popular game ever: a game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Old Books, Rare Books: Learning About the Value of Your Books
Learn what you need to know before buying or selling an old book. In this class, you will examine an old book, look to see who else owns a copy, and review the sale records and current booksellers’ catalogs to learn about its value. Along the way attendees will learn about the tools and resources that the antiquarian community uses to value a book.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | How To Preserve Your Family Archive
How can you preserve your family's memories? What should you keep and what gets tossed? This class will help the family historian learn how to identify important records and store valuable heirlooms on a budget. Acid-free folders and archival boxes, mylar sleeves and scrapbooks, filing cabinets and shelves, what's the best way to keep your family treasures from disintegrating into dust? What records should you keep? How do you decide? From basic preservation guidelines, to storage and handling methods, to general best practices, this class will review resources to help organize your collections, and help researchers set priorities for personal materials care and maintenance. This class will help individuals understand basic preservation and conservation terminology, identify important family history documents and where to find them, and offer guidance on resources for maintaining a personal archive for years to come.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 8
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 9
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Essentials for Job Seekers: Resumes
Looking for a job? Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. Laptops will be first-come-first-served; bring your own if you have one. Also bring paper copies of your resume/cover letter, or have the file accessible via email or flash drive. All levels of experience welcome. Please do not arrive late interrupting the class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 9
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Traditional English Afternoon Tea
English-style tea, black tea, Pally's rich tea biscuit will be served. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”- Henry James Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. While the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of ‘afternoon tea’ first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 9
2:15 pm
Free
2:15 pm
Free
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy. Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 9
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 9
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 9
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Writers Coalition
A class of writing and sharing work in a supportive and respectful environment. Writers of all genres and levels of experience welcome. No prior writing experience is necessary. Led by Elizabeth Leonard, writer and writing workshop leader certified to lead creative writing workshops with NY Writers Coalition.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 9
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Community Choir For Beginners
This beginner, non-auditioned group welcomes all who love to sing. You will learn healthy singing habits, warmups, and how to find your own voice as your sing with a group. The choir members sing and study music of many styles and genres like jazz, latin, soul, choral, gospel, folk, and music from around the world. Everyone is welcome no experience necessary! The class will culminate with a final public performance at the library. Registration is required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 10
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 10
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Fencing Workshop
Learn the basics with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Must be 16 or older to participate. Every Friday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 10
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Come in, relax, color and meditate! All materials are provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 10
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 10
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Lesson | Adult Mental Health First Aid Course
This course teaches participants a five-step action plan to help someone 18 years or older who is displaying signs of mental illness or emotional crisis. Why take Mental Health First Aid?
Learn how to identify signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses.
1 in 5 Adults experience mental illness in a given year.
8% of NYC public school students report attempting suicide.
Receive a nationally recognized certification upon completion of the course.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
9:30 am
Free
9:30 am
Free
Workshop | Braille Study Group
Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Free Resume Critique
Herry Natkow is a career specialist and certified resume writer in private practice on the Upper East Side. When she's not delivering lively workshops, she's helping job seekers, one-on-one, work smarter on their job search. Bring a hard copy of your resume for a 20-minute one-on-one critique.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi to the People
A walk-in tai chi class with a curriculum tested at the Tai Chi World Cup. Breathwork, visualization, and body-mechanics unite in this unique evolution of the tai chi system that gives practitioners something tangible to take with them in every class. Taught by former US Tai Chi Push Hands Team captain and World Cup silver medalist Jan Lucanus.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
Shape Up NYC‘s dance fitness classes are fun! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Every Saturday through September 28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Writing Club
Want to meet local writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Read original work to get and give feedback? Then come to the biweekly meetings of the Writing Club. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Art Workshop For Women: Home
Explore your creative side with these art workshop led by teaching artists from the Association of Women Artists. Commemorating Mother’s Day through the memories of one’s home, or place that feels like home. Please bring the personal photo materials and souvenirs to be included in the artwork.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Warm from Within Deep Breathing Workshop
Come to enjoy deep breathing with Wim Hof/Tsa Lung- inspired techniques! This program is easy to join as the breathing is (as always) a continuous flow. -- Learn how to warm from within -- Experience the "energy body" within minutes with e.g tingling sensations -- Improve health, avoid sickness -- Gain mood boosts -- Learn about the science on breath, the latest studies on improving immune system, from depression/anxiety to happier states
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Writers Circle
A gathering for individuals with an interest in writing who are willing to share ideas and techniques. All genres and styles encouraged. Everyone is welcome in this friendly and supportive atmosphere.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Creative Writing Class
Attendees will discover the value of their own stories. Participants are requested to commit to attending all sessions if possible.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Selling To The Global Market And Government Contracting
Small Business Administration Economic Development Specialist Man-Li Lin discusses selling your products on the government and global markets. Topics covered in this workshop include:
How Governments Buy
Certify as a Minority/Women/Service Disabled Veterans-owned Business
How to Find the Opportunities
Marketing to Government Agencies
Why Export? How to find the Global Market?
International Trade Financing
Resources and Assistance
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 11
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi Workshop
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. Every Sunday through August 11, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 12
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Pilates Workshop
Monday morning Pilates, presented by the Pilates Initiative and Return to Life Center. Mats are provided by Balanced Body and are available to the first 30 attendees at each class. Mondays, May 6-August 26, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 13
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 13
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Spanish Class
The park speaks Spanish with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 13
11:45 am
Free
11:45 am
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 13
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Resume Help
Need help with resume writing? Not sure how to edit it? Get one-on-one assistance with writing your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 13
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Dance And Sculpt
Move your body to the beat! Have fun while you exercise! Bring a towel or an exercise mat. Come in comfortable clothing. This workshop takes place every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 13
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | How To Prepare For Retirement
Want to understand how to prepare for retirement? A good chance to learn how you want to retire, how much money you will need to retire, when the right time is to retire, who to share your retirement income with, what the greatest risks to your retirement plans are, and how you should invest for retirement. Refreshments will be served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 13
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Introduction To Conversational Sign Language
Sessions are structured for hearing adults. Interested participants are encouraged to register for, and attend all sessions. American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Resume Help
Applying for a job? Update your resume, or even start from scratch. Learn how to craft a resume that will help you land that interview.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Spring in Your Step Power Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a midday power walk routine followed by meditation and therapeutic exercises. Relieve stress, increase your energy level and reset the mind. Get active and fit in 2019!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Mad Hattery: A Fascinator Workshop
Beginners will be guided through some basic millinery techniques while using a variety of colorful materials to fashion a small spring hat known as a fascinator. Attendees will be encouraged to exercise their imaginations while they learn new skills and unleash their inner glamourpusses! Veteran milliner Marie D’Antoni has been making and selling hats for more than 20 years. Recipient of a Certificate of Competency from Fashion Institute of Technology, she has studied with well-known hat designer Ann Albrizio and former Balenciaga milliner Janine Gallimard.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Traditional English Afternoon Tea
English-style tea, black tea, Pally's rich tea biscuit will be served. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”- Henry James Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. While the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of ‘afternoon tea’ first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
2:15 pm
Free
2:15 pm
Free
Tue, May 14
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Bodyroll Workout
Bodyroll is a 90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to tone, strengthen, and train your body with slammin’ moves and bangin’ grooves that will getchu looking (and feeling) suppa duppa fly! Every Tuesday through May 28, 2019.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Introduction to Meditation
This is an introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine’s top picks (4 stars). Each session is intended to stand alone, attendence at previous sessions is not required. Room is set up with both meditation floor mats and traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Stargazing in the City
Take a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Every Tuesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 14
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Boot Camp
The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 15
6:30 am
Free
6:30 am
Free
Workshop | Braille Study Group
Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 15
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Chess For Adults
Come learn to play or demonstrate your prowess!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 15
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 15
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Lesson | Learn To Play Chess
Learn to play the most popular game ever: a game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 15
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 15
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Thinking on career issues
The job market is constantly changing – and so are we. As a result we are often interested in changing jobs, or required by circumstance to change careers. Yet without exposure to other areas, it is easy to assume there is no way for us to do something different. Coach Win Sheffield will adress how we can bring value to a new industry or to a new field. Learn how breadth of experience can be a competitive advantage in a changing marketplace. The session will cover: * Approaches to discover what we want to do * How to research options we are considering * Why ads demand prior experience and how to change anyway * How to adapt your experience to new fields * Set priorities for the career options you will pursue
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 15
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 16
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Essentials for Job Seekers: Cover Letters
Looking for a job? Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. Laptops will be first-come-first-served; bring your own if you have one. Also bring paper copies of your resume/cover letter, or have the file accessible via email or flash drive. Please do not arrive late interrupting the class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 16
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 16
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy. Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 16
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 16
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 16
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 17
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Fencing Workshop
Learn the basics with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Must be 16 or older to participate. Every Friday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 17
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Watercolor Painting: Fun Techniques
Learn how to use various materials to create fun and unique textures with watercolor paint. This is a free art program that offers a fun and collaborative environment for creative expression. You can learn a variety of art making techniques and actualize your ideas and inspirations into one-of-a-kind art pieces.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 17
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Come in, relax, color and meditate! All materials are provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 17
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 17
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Braille Study Group
Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi to the People
A walk-in tai chi class with a curriculum tested at the Tai Chi World Cup. Breathwork, visualization, and body-mechanics unite in this unique evolution of the tai chi system that gives practitioners something tangible to take with them in every class. Taught by former US Tai Chi Push Hands Team captain and World Cup silver medalist Jan Lucanus.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
Workshop | Fishing Clinic
Brand new this year! Take part in an incredible opportunity to learn line fishing without leaving the City. Learn how to tie fishing knots, bait a hook, cast a fishing rod, and maybe even reel up a fish! Guided by a marine biologist and expert anglers, you’ll learn the basics of line fishing, while catch-and-releasing some of the park’s aquatic organisms. Equipment provided on-site. All ages are welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Meditation For Relaxation
This session offers simple but powerful practices involving the breath, as well as a guided meditation to bring stability, balance and a deep sense of relaxation to both body and mind. No prior meditation experience needed. It can relieve chronic ailments, can relieve stress, anxiety and tension, and bring balance and harmony to the system.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
Shape Up NYC‘s dance fitness classes are fun! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Every Saturday through September 28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Photography Workshop
During this two-hour workshop, students explore the park and collect objects from the natural environment. Participants also use clippings from the park’s gardens (provided) to create one-of-a-kind photograms in ICP’s darkrooms. This unique process involves placing objects onto light-sensitive photo paper, and then exposing the paper to light, in order to produce an image. Instructor Michael Silverwise is a photographer, videographer, educator and adjudicator, and has been a faculty member with ICP since 2001.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Warm from Within Deep Breathing Workshop
Come to enjoy deep breathing with Wim Hof/Tsa Lung- inspired techniques! This program is easy to join as the breathing is (as always) a continuous flow. -- Learn how to warm from within -- Experience the "energy body" within minutes with e.g tingling sensations -- Improve health, avoid sickness -- Gain mood boosts -- Learn about the science on breath, the latest studies on improving immune system, from depression/anxiety to happier states
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Creative Writing Class
Attendees will discover the value of their own stories. Participants are requested to commit to attending all sessions if possible.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 18
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi Workshop
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. Every Sunday through August 11, 2019
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Sun, May 19
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Writing Club
Want to meet local writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Read original work to get and give feedback? Then come to the biweekly meetings of the Writing Club. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
5:15 am
Free
5:15 am
Free
Workshop | Pilates Workshop
Monday morning Pilates, presented by the Pilates Initiative and Return to Life Center. Mats are provided by Balanced Body and are available to the first 30 attendees at each class. Mondays, May 6-August 26, 2019
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Mon, May 20
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | French Class
The park speaks French with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
11:45 am
Free
11:45 am
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Resume Help
Need help with resume writing? Not sure how to edit it? Get one-on-one assistance with writing your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Meditation For Healthy Living
Join Dr. Andrew Vidich, author, educator, consultant and international speaker who has been practicing meditation for over 40 years. Andrew Vidich, PhD will present research on how meditation can improve our physical, mental and spiritual health. He will present effective methods for creating a more satisfying lifestyle including harmonious relationships and a deep sense of peace. In this presentation, you will learn effective strategies and a simple but profound meditation technique that will help remove stress and worry. The audience will have a chance to practice this simple technique that can reduce stress, enhance relaxation and promote inner growth.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Dance And Sculpt
Move your body to the beat! Have fun while you exercise! Bring a towel or an exercise mat. Come in comfortable clothing. This workshop takes place every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 20
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Introduction To Conversational Sign Language
Sessions are structured for hearing adults. Interested participants are encouraged to register for, and attend all sessions. American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Resume Help
Applying for a job? Update your resume, or even start from scratch. Learn how to craft a resume that will help you land that interview.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Spring in Your Step Power Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a midday power walk routine followed by meditation and therapeutic exercises. Relieve stress, increase your energy level and reset the mind. Get active and fit in 2019!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Public Speaking
Public speaking is an essential skill in today's workplace and a valuable ability to have to further your endeavors in whatever you're doing. A continuing series held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, this program is led by experienced public speakers in a supportive environment. All materials for this workshop are provided. Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a good speech to a live audience. This type of speech is deliberately structured with three general purposes: to inform, to persuade and to entertain. Public speaking is seen traditionally as part of the art of persuasion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Tue, May 21
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Photography Class: Smartphone Video Production Workshop
Focusing on the people, plants, and architecture of the park, this introductory course also covers basic camera handling, composition, light, and subject matter. Bring your own camera! Create a short video montage of the happenings around the park in this hands-on mini workshop, in which they cover the basics of shooting, editing, and uploading video from a smartphone. Participants must supply their own smartphone with a video-editing app installed. About the instructor: Stefanie Dworkin is a Brooklyn-based video editor, filmmaker, photographer, and educator.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Writing Circle
This writing circle is an exploration in creativity. It is informal in style and structure: there is no experience necessary. It is based on writing and talking about what is written.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Bodyroll Workout
Bodyroll is a 90s-inspired dance aerobics class designed to tone, strengthen, and train your body with slammin’ moves and bangin’ grooves that will getchu looking (and feeling) suppa duppa fly! Every Tuesday through May 28, 2019.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Introduction to Meditation
This is an introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine’s top picks (4 stars). Each session is intended to stand alone, attendence at previous sessions is not required. Room is set up with both meditation floor mats and traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is necessary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Stargazing in the City
Take a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Every Tuesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 21
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Boot Camp
The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
6:30 am
Free
6:30 am
Free
Workshop | Braille Study Group
Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Lesson | Learn To Play Chess
Learn to play the most popular game ever: a game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Chess For Adults
Come learn to play or demonstrate your prowess!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
3:45 pm
Free
3:45 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Writing Workshop With Award Winning Author
The workshops will offer an opportunity to write about stories that are unique to the individual, - community stories, neighborhood stories, family stories together with award winning writer Magie Dominic. For those who are interested in writing a full length story, these workshops will offer an excellent foundation. Each workshop will be preceded and followed by discussion. There will be reading, dialogue, and lots of time for writing. The workshops will explore creative life writing and how to shape experiences into a well-written, absorbing story. The course will help awaken creativity. Magie Dominic is a Canadian poet and author. Her first memoir, The Queen of Peace Room, was shortlisted for the Canadian Women’s Studies Award, ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Award, and the Judy Grahn Award. Occurring over a week-long retreat at an isolated retreat house, The Queen of Peace Room is an exploration of memory and of violence against women and children. A second memoir, Street Angel, received the Silver Medal from Independent Publishers Awards and was short listed for Book of the Year/memoir by Foreword Magazine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Writer's Circle
This workshop will begin by creating a caring community where participants can talk about who they are as writers. Then, they’ll answer that all important question: how can we develop a daily writing practice that allows us to live our lives while writing, all at the same time? No experience with writing is necessary, just a desire and commitment to make a writing practice part of your life. Please bring a notebook and a pen.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 22
5:15 pm
Free
5:15 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Essentials for Job Seekers: Interviewing
Looking for a job? Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. Laptops will be first-come-first-served; bring your own if you have one. Also bring paper copies of your resume/cover letter, or have the file accessible via email or flash drive. Please do not arrive late interrupting the class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
11:30 am
Free
11:30 am
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Be Creative With Crafts
A craft prgram for adults. All materials will be provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Traditional English Afternoon Tea
English-style tea, black tea, Pally's rich tea biscuit will be served. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”- Henry James Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. While the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of ‘afternoon tea’ first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
2:15 pm
Free
2:15 pm
Free
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy. Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Writers Coalition
A class of writing and sharing work in a supportive and respectful environment. Writers of all genres and levels of experience welcome. No prior writing experience is necessary. Led by Elizabeth Leonard, writer and writing workshop leader certified to lead creative writing workshops with NY Writers Coalition.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Yoga Flow
Link mindful breath with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Veteran Nina Semczuk helps you cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, and focus while enjoying yoga outdoors. Please bring a mat. Every Thursday from May 23 to June 27, 2019, and July 11 to October 31, 2019.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, May 23
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Community Choir For Beginners
This beginner, non-auditioned group welcomes all who love to sing. You will learn healthy singing habits, warmups, and how to find your own voice as your sing with a group. The choir members sing and study music of many styles and genres like jazz, latin, soul, choral, gospel, folk, and music from around the world. Everyone is welcome no experience necessary! The class will culminate with a final public performance at the library. Registration is required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 24
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 24
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
Workshop | Fencing Workshop
Learn the basics with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Must be 16 or older to participate. Every Friday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 24
1:30 pm
Free
1:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Adult Coloring Club
Come in, relax, color and meditate! All materials are provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 24
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, May 24
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi to the People
A walk-in tai chi class with a curriculum tested at the Tai Chi World Cup. Breathwork, visualization, and body-mechanics unite in this unique evolution of the tai chi system that gives practitioners something tangible to take with them in every class. Taught by former US Tai Chi Push Hands Team captain and World Cup silver medalist Jan Lucanus.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 25
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
Shape Up NYC‘s dance fitness classes are fun! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Every Saturday through September 28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 25
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Warm from Within Deep Breathing Workshop
Come to enjoy deep breathing with Wim Hof/Tsa Lung- inspired techniques! This program is easy to join as the breathing is (as always) a continuous flow. -- Learn how to warm from within -- Experience the "energy body" within minutes with e.g tingling sensations -- Improve health, avoid sickness -- Gain mood boosts -- Learn about the science on breath, the latest studies on improving immune system, from depression/anxiety to happier states
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 25
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Writers Circle
A gathering for individuals with an interest in writing who are willing to share ideas and techniques. All genres and styles encouraged. Everyone is welcome in this friendly and supportive atmosphere.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, May 25
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi Workshop
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow-moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. Every Sunday through August 11, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 26
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Sun Gaze Sundays
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences under a summer sky.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, May 26
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Park Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 27
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Workshop | Game Nights in the Park
Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 31, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg (starts May 20) Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm, starts May 23); Beginner Chess Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 27
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Dance And Sculpt
Move your body to the beat! Have fun while you exercise! Bring a towel or an exercise mat. Come in comfortable clothing. This workshop takes place every Monday.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 27
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, May 28
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Introduction To Conversational Sign Language
Sessions are structured for hearing adults. Interested participants are encouraged to register for, and attend all sessions. American Sign Language is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada.
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, May 28
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Resume Help
Applying for a job? Update your resume, or even start from scratch. Learn how to craft a resume that will help you land that interview.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 28
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Spring in Your Step Power Walk
Celebrate the change of seasons with a midday power walk routine followed by meditation and therapeutic exercises. Relieve stress, increase your energy level and reset the mind. Get active and fit in 2019!
New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Tue, May 28
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Traditional English Afternoon Tea
English-style tea, black tea, Pally's rich tea biscuit will be served. “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”- Henry James Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. While the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of ‘afternoon tea’ first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 28
2:15 pm
Free
2:15 pm
Free
Tue, May 28
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free