Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Westfield Dinner & a Movie at the Oculus

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Westfield Dinner & a Movie at the Oculus                      

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Have you heard the news? Westfield at the Oculus is launching the first-ever WINTER edition of Westfield Dinner & a Movie: February 21-24, 2019 in the Oculus!

In partnership with Tribeca Enterprises and in celebration of Oscar-worthy film, food & entertainment, we’ll be screening five films leading up to the 2019 Academy Awards. The following Westfield eateries will be showcased: Epicerie Boulud, Eataly NYC Downtown, Sugarfina, Nunu Chocolates. 

FiDi Families Insiders: Doors open early, so plan accordingly! 

Dates: 

February 21: As Good As It Gets FREE RSVP

February 22: Field of Dreams FREE RSVP

February 23: Hugo / E.T. FREE RSVP 

February 24: Finding Neverland FREE RSVP

Location: 185 Greenwich Street (Oculus WTC)

Time(s): Film times vary

Age(s): All ages welcome; please note film ratings

Cost: Free

RSVP: Requested via the Eventbrite site HERE

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Battery Dance Performance at the Schimmel Center – Limited Complimentary Tickets for FiDi Families

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Battery Dance Performance at the Schimmel Center - Limited Complimentary Tickets for FiDi Families

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Battery Dance matinee performance will be presenting 3 works: On Foot, 8 Warriors and The Red Line.

The performance will open with the critically-acclaimed On Foot, a piece that was collaboratively choreographed in 2017 by Battery Dance dancers working under the direction of Jonathan Hollander.  This multimedia piece explores the arduous journey of refugees emigrating out of Syria and other countries in conflict and features live multimedia artwork by artist Kevork Mourad.  The Company derived inspiration for this work through its work in Germany with refugee youth, some of whom were unaccompanied minors, and taking to heart their stories and the incredible risks they took to find safety.

Performances will continue with 8 Warriors, a piece choreographed by students from Millennium High School, who participated on Battery’s Dancing to Connect program under the guidance of our teaching artists Bethany Mitchell and Tracy Dunbar. The students worked over 30 hours for the past month to create a piece of their own.

We close the performance with the world premiere of The Red Line, created by former Martha Graham Principal Dancer Tadej Brdnik and set to music by Syrian composer and clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, who received a 2017 Grammy Award as a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. Please Note: There will be a Q&A with two of the artists before the first presentation.

Date(s): Thursday, February 28th

Time(s):

  • 2 pm matinee (1 hour and 15 min)
  • 7:30 pm evening performance (1 hour and 30 minutes)

Location: 3 Spruce Street at the Schimmel Center

Cost: FREE for the Matinee performance of On Foot (while supplies last)

FiDi Families Insiders: Take advantage of a 10% discount on the Battery Dance evening performances, by using  FRIENDS10  HERE

Age: 11 and older recommended

To redeem complimentary tickets or to purchase tickets for the performances, please visit the website HERE

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Daddy-Daughter Date Night

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The 1st Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night launches on Saturday, March 16th. Downtown Dads and their daughters are invited to get dressed up and have a night out in FiDi at the family-owned Chick-fil-A on Fulton Street. Ticket price includes event fee and meal. 

Date: Saturday, March 16th

Time: 5 pm – 8 pm (reservations are 45 minutes in length)

Cost: $30 for Dad and Daughter ($5 for each additional daughter)

Location: 144 Fulton Street (Chick-fil-A)

FiDi Families Insiders: 

  • You’ll receive confirmation from us about the event with any extra instructions.

  • Show up on March 16th and Check-In in our Lobby at your reserved time

To learn more and to register, please visit their website HERE.

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Storytime at 28 Liberty

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Storytime at 28 Liberty Street

 

Big changes are coming to 28 Liberty Street! While they are almost finished with their Market Place downstairs, there will be Storytime with the New York Public Library at this new location.

Date: Saturday, February 16 (recurring Monthly)

Time: 10am — 11am

Location: 28 Liberty Underground MarketPlace Amphitheater (New Liberty Street Entrance)

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

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Bi-Weekly Exploring Art + Technology Labs at National Museum of American Indian

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NMAI in New York

 

Conuco is a Taíno word for a traditional family garden where Native plant technology and farming practices thrive! Throughout the Caribbean, conucos continue to serve as sites for cultural continuity and gathering. Similarly, a bodega, or a small grocery store, is a cultural gathering space that supports many aspects of community life for Caribbeans and others living in New York City. Inspired by the Taíno: Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean exhibition and the work of Dominican American artist and NMAI’s Youth Leadership Council Member, Gisselle Jiménez, explore cultural connections as you learn more about Native plant technology and create your own bodega-style planter!

Date: Saturday, February 16

Time: 1:oopm – 4:00pm

Location: 1 Bowling Green – National Museum of the American Indian

Fee: Free – BUT MUST REGISTER (212) 514-3705 or NMAI-NY-education@si.edu

Age: recommended for ages 9 and up

Fidi Families Insiders: While there, swing by their new exhibit catered towards children: imagiNATIONS Activity Center

For more information and to register please visit their website HERE

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