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Marsha P. Johnson State Park
A free Williamsburg waterfront park named for Marsha P. Johnson offers river views, a playground and public programmes.
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Judson Memorial Church
A faith community beside Washington Square also opens its programme to performance, discussion and civic activity.
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New York Society Library
An independent historic library connects readers and writers through books, reference access, talks and family programmes on the Upper East Side.
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Lesbian Herstory Archives
A community archive preserves records of lesbian lives, with materials that connect personal histories, activism and cultural expression.
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Magnet Theater
Improv and sketch comedy fill a small West 29th Street stage, with house ensembles, musical formats and opportunities for newcomers to participate.
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Wave Hill
Gardens, art and Hudson River views make this Bronx cultural landscape a slower-paced alternative to a dense museum day.
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Bronx Zoo
A large wildlife campus combines animal exhibits, conservation interpretation and seasonal family programmes across an extensive Bronx site.
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Golden Theatre
A compact Broadway theatre on West 45th Street gives audiences a smaller-house setting within the main theatre district.
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Imperial Theatre
A large Broadway playhouse on the north side of West 45th Street hosts changing productions and major performers.
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Lyceum Theatre
A historic Broadway playhouse east of Seventh Avenue, with a multi-level auditorium suited to close attention to stage performance.
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Majestic Theatre
A substantial musical-theatre house on West 44th Street, the Majestic now welcomes a changing programme beyond its famous past productions.
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Bayswater Point State Park
A quiet peninsula on Jamaica Bay brings together wetlands, woodland and shore for birdwatching and low-key outdoor time.
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Prospect Park Zoo
A compact Brooklyn zoo combines close-up animal exhibits with conservation interpretation inside Prospect Park.
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Staten Island Zoo
A neighbourhood-scale zoo offers animal exhibits, education and seasonal family events on Staten Island.
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What You Won't Do For Love
Climate activism becomes an intimate theatre story as David Suzuki and Tara Cullis examine the relationship behind decades of public work. Why Not Theatre joins the couple onstage, with a conversation following the performance.
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Bilingual Broadway EN VIVO
Broadway songs take on a different accent in this family-friendly English and Spanish programme. Luis E. Mora hosts, with Saúl Nache directing the music, making it an inviting first encounter with musical theatre.
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Água de Moringa and Mariana Baltar
Rio's choro tradition is the thread connecting Água de Moringa and singer Mariana Baltar. Their programme pairs instrumental writing with songs associated with lyricist Aldir Blanc, bringing a Brazilian listening session to the Atrium.
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In Concert: Shuffle Along
A concert staging revisits the 2016 musical about the groundbreaking 1921 Shuffle Along. Songs by Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle, Savion Glover's choreography and returning Broadway cast members put the work's musical legacy centre stage.
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Spilata's Birthday Bash Celebration
Vocalist Spilata turns a birthday into an evening of jazz singing, swing and house influences. The Atrium debut is a good choice for listeners who like their vocal jazz with a dance-floor impulse.
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Contemporary Portugal at Lincoln Center
Two days introduce contemporary Portuguese culture through dance, film, conversation and live music. Friday brings Noiserv and dance works; Saturday moves from animation and Katherine Vaz's writing to Expresso Transatlântico and The Gift.
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RECOLLECTIONS
Bring a meaningful photograph, keepsake or object to a participatory workshop about personal histories. Theatre artists Arminda Thomas and Deneen Reynolds-Knott use shared memories to build a collective portrait of community.
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Song Bridge
The Young People's Chorus of New York City meets China's Guangdong Experimental Choir for an outdoor performance. This mid-autumn gathering puts young voices and cross-cultural collaboration at the centre of the plaza.
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House Dance: Roots & Movement
Learn the basic steps behind house dance in a workshop presented with Ailey Extension. Rhythmic exercises and improvisation introduce the form's club roots; beginners can join without previous dance training.
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Blossom & The Shrub-Tones
A fluffy cherry-blossom character fronts a six-piece band in this playful jazz performance for all ages. Blossom and the Shrub-Tones offer swing and bebop in an approachable family format.