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Exhibition: Tomorrow’s World: The New York World’s Fairs and Flushing Meadows Corona Park

The Arsenal in Central Park 830 Fifth Avenue , Manhattan, NY, United States

In celebration of the 50th and 75th anniversaries of the World’s Fairs, Tomorrow’s World will include never before exhibited vintage images from the Parks Photo Archive and private collections that illustrate the dynamic evolution and conversion of a vast industrial wasteland into New York City's fourth largest park.

Free

Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present, and Future

BLDG 92 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

The inaugural exhibition at BLDG 92, Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present and Future, recounts its lengthy history.

Free

Weird, Wild, And Wonderful at the New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden 200 Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY

In homage to the beauty of the botanical world's most bizarre flora, the New York Botanical Garden invited members of the American Society of Botanical Artists to participate in a study of the eccentric, creating works of art based on visually unusual plants chosen by the artists themselves.

$20

Family Drumming: West African Drum and Dance

Indian Road Lawn in Inwood Hill Park 25 Indian Rd, New York, NY, United States

Come this drum and dance class. All are welcome to learn the traditional drumming and dancing unique to West Africa. Get fit while becoming more musical!

Free

Mister G Concert for Kids

Madison Square Park between Madison Ave and 23rd St., Manhattan , NY, United States

Join Mister G, the man dubbed the "kid-friendly, bilingual rock star" of children's music by The Washington Post, for his free performance at Madison Square Park next Tuesday.

Free

Engaging Artists Workshop: Artist as Activist

Judson Memorial Church 239 Thompson Street, New York, NY, United States

Paula Segal of 596 Acres and artists whose practice bridges the gap between art and activism will talk about their work during a workshop at Judson Memorial Church.

Free

Courtly Costumes Family Art Workshop

Madison Square Park between Madison Ave and 23rd St., Manhattan , NY, United States

Don't miss the chance to get creative while getting a breathe of fresh air at a family costuming workshop in Madison Square Park!

Free

New York City Poetry Festival

Governors Island, New York, NY Governors Island, New York, NY, United States

Come join this two day festival to celebrate NYC's vibrant poetry community on Governor's Island!

Free

Summer Streets NyC

Brooklyn Bridge Park , Select a Country:

With nearly 7 miles of open streets, 5 rest stops and a seven-block-long art installation in the Park Avenue Tunnel – there is plenty to explore at Summer Streets. And remember, everything at Summer Streets is free!

Free

Public Art in Downtown Manhattan

Join the tour with art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo and learn about downtown Manhattan's public art and the city's history.

$20