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The BroadsheetDAILY Calendar of Events for Lower Manhattan Week of August 5-12

August 7, 2019 By Robert Simko

Lower Manhattan’s Local News
The Broadsheet Inc. | 212-912-1106 | editor@ebroadsheet.com | ebroadsheet.com
Of Hypos and Furloughs
The Lower Manhattan resident who is remembered as a patron saint of disaffected urbanites wrote in Moby Dick: “Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul… and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off-then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.”
Fainter souls that we are, we plan merely to see the sea-for the month of August. For this reason, the Broadsheet will be on hiatus until early September. Happy summer, dear readers. The BroadsheetDAILY will publish a weekly calendar of events each Monday in August.
Matthew Fenton, editor
Robert Simko, publisher
The Weekly Calendar
August 5 – 11
Monday August 5
10:30AM

Senior Group Exercise
6 River Terrace
Join a community of adults and seniors for a total-body workout appropriate for any fitness level.  The instructor-led classes are designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination, agility, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Battery Park City Authority

https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/
Tuesday August 6
10:30AM

Zumba Jumpstart
6 River Terrace
Join 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 steps each week. Bring your friends and share in this fit and fun dancing community. Battery Park City Authority

https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/
10:30AM

Summer Innovations: Native Games
One Bowling Green

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Games are an integral part of Native community life. They teach skills, history and cultural values. Have fun learning about and playing a variety of games. . https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar   Also Tomorrow and Thursday

3:30PM

Drop-In Chess
Rockefeller Park
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem-solving, and strategic planning – plus it’s fun! For ages 5 and up (adults welcome). Battery Park City Authority    https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

7pm

Stray Cats 40th Anniversary Tour
Rooftop concert at Pier 17

Wednesday August 7

9:30AM

Pickleball
Esplanade Plaza
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, this new sport has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, enhance brain function. Join your favorite BPCA staff and other adults for some friendly competition at drop-in pickleball. All skill levels welcome! Equipment provided. Esplanade Plaza. Battery Park City Authority   https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

10AM
NYPL Sings!

Irish Hunger Memorial
New York Public Library
Live performance of songs from NYPL’s children’s album: NYPL Sings! At the Irish Hunger Memorial.
11AM

Elements of Nature Drawing at Wagner Park
Battery Park City Authority
Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River & New York Harbor. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of Wagner Park’s verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided. Wagner Park.    https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

11AM

T. C. Cannon: At the Edge of America Exhibition Tour

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Join a museum ambassador for a 45-minute tour of T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America. Repeated at 11am. One Bowling Green. https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar
2PM

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House Tour
Highlights include a discussion of the history of the site, architect Cass Gilbert, viewing the Collectors office;  Tiffany woodwork; Reginald Marsh murals; and the 140-ton rotunda dome by Raphael Gustavino. One Bowling Green.

  https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar
2:30PM

Figure Al Fresco at South Cove
Battery Park City Authority
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike both long and short poses for participants to draw. Artist/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided. South Cove.    https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

3PM

Skyscraper Museum Curator’s Tour
Skyscraper Museum Curator Carol Willis will lead a tour of the museum’s new exhibition HOUSING DENSITY: TENEMENTS TO TOWERS. 39 Battery Place.    https://www.skyscraper.org/PROGRAMS/upcoming_programs/

6PM

Sunset Yoga at Wagner Park
Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga overlooking the sights and sounds of our river. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment. An instructor provides guidance with alignment and poses. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat.    https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

Thursday August 8
8AM

Sunrise Yoga at Wagner Park
Rise and shine to begin your morning with an outdoor yoga class that will help align your chakras and invigorate your day. Instructors focus on movements meant to enhance posture alignment and increase flexibility and balance. All levels welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come, first served.     https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

5:30PM

Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra at Belvedere Plaza
Grab a partner, bring the kids, and join Musical Director Gary S. Fagin and an ensemble from the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra at the waterfront for a selection of timeless tunes. Belvedere Plaza.   https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

7PM

Supaman
Brookfield Place New York
Live band at the Brookfield Place Waterfront Terrace.

7:30PM

21 Savage – I am – I was Tour
Rooftop at Pier 17
Reggae and hip hop concert.

 
Friday August 9
8AM

Tai Chi
Esplanade Plaza, south of  North Cove Marina
Build muscle and strength, improve flexibility and balance, and increase aerobic conditioning. Tai Chi results in strength and focus of body and mind. Esplanade Plaza. Battery Park City Authority https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/

12NOON

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House Tour
Highlights include a discussion of the history of the site, architect Cass Gilbert, viewing the Collectors office;  Tiffany woodwork; Reginald Marsh murals; and the 140 ton rotunda dome by Raphael Gustavino. One Bowling Green.

https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar
1PM

Pipes at One
St. Paul’s Chapel
Pipes at One concerts feature the celebrated three-manual Noack organ that was inaugurated in the spring of 2018. Today, listen to Christopher Houlihan, organ, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut.

6PM

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Trust for Governors Island
Outdoor film on Governors Island. https://govisland.com/things-to-do/events/

6:30PM

Sunset Jam on the Hudson at Wagner Park
Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods.

https://bpcparks.org/events/2019-08/
Saturday August 10
7:30AM

Governors Island 5K and 10
Trust for Governors Island
The Governors Island 5K and 10K benefit the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation.    https://govisland.com/things-to-do/events/ 

10AM

Drawing in the Park at Wagner Park
Paint in watercolor, or use pastels, chalk, and charcoal to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/ educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided.

11AM

Walking Tour: History of Wall Street
Museum of American Finance
90-minute historical walking tour of the Financial District. Tour meets outside 48 Wall Street (at Bank of New York sign). $15

1PM

Storybook Reading and Activity: The Butterfly Dance
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Join museum staff in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center classroom for a reading of The Butterfly Dance, written and illustrated by Gerald Dawavendewa (Hopi-Cherokee). After the reading, stay for a related make-and-take activity. One Bowling Green.    https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar

1PM

Rite of Summer: Go: Organic Orchestra and Brooklyn Raga Massive
Governors Island
Brooklyn Raga Massive has been making waves for their role instigating what the New York Times, The New Yorker, and Wall Street Journal have called a “Raga Renaissance.” The Go: Organic Orchestra with Adam Rudolph has been pushing the boundaries of large ensemble creative music for over 20 years, collaborating with musicians such as Yusef Lateef, Bennie Maupin, Don Cherry, Sam Rivers, Pharaoh Sanders, and L. Shankar.  Concert repeated at 3pm.  Free (afternoon ferries are $3 roundtrip)

1PM

Governors Island Swim
Governors Island
This 2.0 mile swim is a great event for swimmers looking to increase their distance and gain confidence in the open water. Many years of refurbishment to Governors Island have made this a great spectator swim. Swimmers will jump into the water at Castle Williams, swim counter clockwise around Governors Island, ending at Pier 101.    https://govisland.com/things-to-do/events/

3:30PM

W.O. Decker Trip + Museum Admission
South Street Seaport Museum
Ages 10 and up (no more than three children under the age of 14 per adult) When booking this trip, please be aware that you are embarking on a working tugboat. Tugboat journeys can be bumpy and the only seating area is inside. There is a secure safety line around the perimeter of the boat, but it is not a hand grasp. You may get wet. Flat, closed-toe shoes with a back or back-strap are required. Check web site for times. Pier 16 (box office at 12 Fulton Street). $29-$35     https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org  Today and Tomorrow

Sunday August 11
10AM

T. C. Cannon: At the Edge of America Exhibition Tour
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Join a museum ambassador for a 45-minute tour of T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America. Repeated at 11am. One Bowling Green. https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar

1PM

Taíno: Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean

Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Join a museum ambassador for a tour of the exhibition “Taíno: Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean | Taíno: herencia e identidad indígena en el Caribe.” Learn about the rural roots of the Taíno movement and the legacy of Native peoples throughout the Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands and their U.S. diasporas. One Bowling Green. https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar
2PM

Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House Tour
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Tour highlights include a discussion of the history of the site, architect Cass Gilbert, viewing the Collectors office;  Tiffany woodwork; Reginald Marsh murals; and the 140-ton rotunda dome by Raphael Gustavino. One Bowling Green. https://americanindian.si.edu/calendar

6PM

Papa Roach: Who Do You Trust
Rooftop at Pier 17
Rock concert.

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