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Ocean Atlas 2017: Understanding the Threats to Our Marine Ecosystems

Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations 871 United Nations Plaza , New York, NY, United States

DESCRIPTION Oceans cover more than two-thirds of our planet. They are rich in resources and provide people with food, energy, and a stable climate. Nevertheless,…

Free

Frank Lloyd Wright 150th Birthday Celebration

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY, United States

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth through a series of activities related to the architect’s masterwork: the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

The celebration kicks off on Thursday, June 8—Wright’s 150th birthday—with a special reduced admission fee of $1.50. Visitors will be treated to free birthday cupcakes in the Guggenheim’s newly renovated Cafe 3, which will feature large-scale, rarely seen photographs of the museum during its construction. A first-person interpreter representing Frank Lloyd Wright will be on site between 10 am and 1 pm engaging with visitors.

Happy Hour Fishing

Lower East Side Ecology Center Lower East Side Ecology Center, New York, NY, United States

Tired of the old noisy after work happy hour? Head down to the Ecology Center to finish off the week with views of the East…

$15

Climate Change in NYC: Bridging Science and Practice

AIA Center for Architecture Hines Gallery, 435 LaGuardia Place , New York , NY, United States

Confronting the challenges of a rapidly urbanizing world threatened by climate change requires expanding on the traditional influence and capabilities of architects, landscape architects, and…

$10

Urban Bay: Eyes Wide Open Under Rio de Janeiro’s Ocean

Schapiro Hall 605 W 115 Street, New York, NY, United States

In alignment with the United Nations Ocean Conference in June in New York City, the Columbia Global Centers I Rio de Janeiro, the UNDP World…

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Urban Bay: Eyes Wide Open Under Rio de Janeiro’s Ocean

Schapiro Hall 605 W 115 Street, New York, NY, United States

In alignment with the United Nations Ocean Conference in June in New York City, the Columbia Global Centers I Rio de Janeiro, the UNDP World…

Alley Creek Salt Marsh Planting

Alley Pond Environmental Center 22806 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck, NY, United States

Help the NYC Parks Stewardship Team and the Natural Areas Conservancy restore a vital and dynamic urban resource—the salt marshes of Alley Creek! We need…

Vegan Street Fair New York 2017

Grand Bazaar NYC 100 West 77th Street, New York City, NY, United States

Vegan Street Fair is an annual vegan food celebration where local vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and vendors come together to serve you bite-size portions of…

Free

AmpLit: Amplifying Fresh Voices in the Literature

Riverside Park South Plaza and 66th st, Manhattan, NY, United States

Summer on the Hudson and Lamprophonic amplify fresh voices in literature and bring authors center stage with readings, workshops, panels, and a community market to make one…

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Summer on the Hudson: Play Dates!

West Harlem Piers Park West 125 Street, Manhattan, United States

Enjoy monthly outdoor parties featuring children’s entertainers, arts and crafts, and neighborhood fun! Play Dates take place on the second Saturday of each month from May…

Free

Ed Center Open Hours

Brooklyn Bridge Park 334 Furman Street, New York, NY, United States

Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during open hours in our Environmental Education Center. The Ed Center is open for free, drop in hours…

Free

Bargemusic

Brooklyn Bridge Park , Select a Country:

  Walk across the gangplank of a renovated coffee barge for a one-hour, family-friendly concert. Visit Bargemusic for their free Neighborhood Family Concerts every Saturday…

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