Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

Teresa Nhat Wang

Juneteenth Celebration at Pier A

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Celebrate a uniquely American holiday from our history. Make Juneteenth flag featuring the Texas Lone Star and a starburst promising a bright future. Hear about the Federation of Black Cowboys and enjoy a ride on their horses! A guest from the African Burial Ground National Monument will share the history of the free and enslaved African people who lived in colonial New York.

Date: Sunday, June 16th

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Location: Pier A

Fee: Free 

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit the website HERE

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Silent Disco Pride Party at Wagner Park

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Celebrate World Pride Month in NYC with a silent disco dance party featuring queer DJ’s from QuietEvents. Breath-taking sunset views and Lady Liberty will serve as our backdrop as we dance to the hottest beats pumped through light-up headphones. Check-in with friends sharing info about LGBTQI+ community services and stay tuned for few more surprises that will truly make it a special night! 

Date: Saturday, June 15th

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Location: 16 Battery Place at Wagner Park

Fee: Free to borrow headphones, but deposit required. 

Ages: All ages welcome

For more information, visit the website HERE

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Summer Reading Kick-Off with Harvest Moon at Battery Park City Library

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Let’s celebrate summer with our Native storytelling sisters share some of their favorite stories about colors, animal spirits, and family in this collection of Native American Indian tales. 

Date: Thursday, June 13th 

Time: 4:00 pm 

Location: 175 North End Avenue at the Battery Park City Library 

Ages: Best for ages 4 to 10 years old. 

Cost: Free. 

For more information visit their website HERE!

 

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Shakespeare Downtown Returns to Castle Clinton in The Battery With Hamlet

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Shakespeare Downtown returns to Castle Clinton in The Battery with Hamlet on select days for 2 weeks. This new, non-profit acting company evolved from 11 successful theatrical productions at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Shakespeare Downtown’s goal is to give audiences a chance to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were 400 years ago. Enjoy these free, open-air performances of Hamlet at Castle Clinton National Monument, a historic fort in The Battery.

Keep in mind that this production does not have an intermission. Tickets are available at Castle Clinton starting at 6 pm the day of the performance. There will be seating for 250 people a night. 

Date: Thursday — Sunday: June 13 — 16 & 20 — 23 

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park

Ages: Adults, but kids welcome

Fee: Free

Click here for more details.

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