All Around Snug Harbor, Staten Island: Part 2
A cultural tour of Snug Harbor in Staten Island's north shore.
A cultural tour of Snug Harbor in Staten Island's north shore.
Join architectural historian Matt Postal on this historical tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park that spans from the colonial era to present day!
Before NYC became concrete and asphalt, the island was covered by rivers, streams and marshes. Greenwich Village's Minetta Brook is one such watercourse and still makes its presence known in the basements of the structures built on top of it; some are still visible if you know where to look.
Join urban explorer Steve Duncan of Undercity.org as he shows us the Minetta's 1.5 mile buried path and explains the waterway functioning both today and in the past!
The annual Shakespeare in the Park is an event not to be missed. You can get a touch of the English Renaissance period within the modern-day urban park.
Founded by the New Museum, IDEAS CITY is a 3-day festival May 28-30 in NYC exploring the future of cities with culture as a driving force.
Open to the Public, 100+ Free Events!
City Atlas is participating in the festival on Saturday May 30th - look out for us and come say hi! We'd love to meet you.
EXPO Gowanus is a free event created by the Gowanus Canal Conservancy (GCC), featuring Design, Stewardship and Investigation projects that beautify and enhance the health of the Gowanus Canal and Watershed.
For its Spring Fundraiser, the The Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board will be hosting a screening of “Racing to Zero.” This documentary explores San Francisco’s goal of reaching zero waste. In light of the recently announced OneNYC zero waste goals, we will host a panel discussion on where NYC stands in relation to SF.
Join the discussion and tour organized by GreenHomeNYC to learn how two key issues - sustainability and affordability - are being bridged through innovative housing development and preservation in the Bronx.
A historic tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn as part of the Museum of City of New York's collaboration with Municipal Art Society’s “50 for the 50th!” Tours.
NatureFest is a family celebration of environmental awareness and local natural history. It has blossomed into a community event, thanks to participation from science, environmental, and nature groups from around New York City. Admission is free (and fun for the whole family!).
Come enjoy free short canoe trips for beginners and families!
As rents rise, Bushwick has become a haven over the years for street artists and graffiti writers seeking lower rent, leaving the area saturated with art. Come along as we explore the legal and illegal sides of the artistic community.