Explore the hidden gems of New York City with local tour guides, and learn about the city's history, culture, and architecture in these immersive walking tours.
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Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 1233 5th Ave, New York, NY
“The Art of Nature” …an outdoor workshop in contemplative sketchting in Central Park, NYC. Just as mystics have sought meditative peace in the woods deep quietude, the natural world has also inspired artists of all cultures. They have applied their artistic skills to capture it with the techniques of sketching. The act of sketching requires concentration. Over time with skill, practice, and dedication, sketching can develop into a contemplative...
Observe the many wonders of nature as we transition from summer to fall. Learn and observe how the flora and fauna change and adapt as the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop. Join Ken Chaya, artist, urban naturalist and creator of the celebrated tree map Central Park Entire, for unique nature walks in Central Park. Discover obscure footpaths and architectural features, and spot resident and migrant birds (bring binoculars!)....
Learn what makes NYC an important bird area, why observing birds matters and some tools for bird watching. On the walk, get expert advice on binoculars usage and learn how to spot and identify birds. Join urban naturalist and environmental educator Gabriel Willow to explore the surprising diversity of wildlife and ecology in New York City. Sessions include a 45-minute lecture followed by a 45-minute bird-watching walk in nearby Central Park. Bring...
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Archive on Parade @ 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY
Sympathetic Spies: George Washington's Eyes and Ears in Lower Manhattan The British Revolutionary War Spymaster Major George Beckwith claimed that, "Washington didn't really outfight the British, he simply out-spied us." The General's master-spies operated out of Lower Manhattan. As we make our way between The Battery and Wall Street, we'll retrace their steps. Along the way, we'll find out who first peddled fake news, meet the tailor who saved...
Museum Hack @ Central Park W , New York, NY
BIG DATE PANIC! Where to go, what to wear (and what not to wear), how's my breath, will I be late, will I be too early, how's my hair, do they look like their picture, do I look like my picture, are we politically compatible, is the L train running?! Don't worry, Museum Hack's got you covered. We've rounded up some of the most eccentric and extraordinary examples of courtship rituals, mating dances, dinosaur foreplay and other sexy secrets...
West Los Angeles College @ Virtual Classroom
Enjoy this fun, educational class from the comfort of your home ... then venture into your garden to spot your bird neighbors. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a bird! But what species? Sandy will teach you how to identify birds using field marks, songs, and behavior. Also get techniques for selecting binoculars and field guides. More than a hobby, birding is a fun, educational, and inexpensive way to connect with nature whether in your backyard...
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY
This is your last chance to explore light artist James Turrell’s impressive exhibition before it closes. We will discuss some of his earlier works, as well as his environmental masterpieces like Roden Crater. Finally, we will delve into the experience of his newest site-specific work, Aten Reign, which has transformed Frank Lloyd Wright’s Guggenheim rotunda through washes of colored light. All of our classes allow participants to learn directly...
Lauren A Kaplan Art Tours @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
This year marks the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s death. To commemorate the occasion, the MET is showcasing all of it’s canvases by this mysterious figure , along with its already rich collection of works by Diego Velazquez, Francisco de Goya, and Pablo Picasso. Over the course of two hours, we will trace key characteristics of Spanish art–flattened perspective, a dark color palette, inattention to setting–from one master...
Eugene Delacroix once said, “If you are not skillful enough to sketch a man jumping out of a window in the time it takes him to fall to the ground, you will never be able to produce great works.” Indeed, Delacroix was a speedy draftsman, and a forceful painter. Though he has always been considered influential, he has never had an American retrospective…until now. Together, we will see how this Romantic master eschewed perfection;...
New York Gallery Tours @ 526 W 26th St, New York, NY
Our First-of-Season Chelsea gallery tour will feature the top exhibits from Chelsea’s 300 galleries, the world’s center for contemporary art! You’ll see painting, sculpture, electronic media, and photography. Be sure to arrive early or on time, so that the tour doesn’t leave without you. All sales are final, and tickets are valid only on the date for which it was purchased. Tours take place no matter the temperature or weather, as the art...
Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Join us in a fun, social setting right here in NYC to learn & practice the basics of Survival. Great as a stand alone or to prepare for our full-day or overnight classes in the woods. In this session, we’ll cover Psychology of Survival; covering topics such as Effective Decision Making Under Pressure, Needs Assessment, Risk Evaluation & Management and Utilizing Available Resources Effectively Which, you might...
Museum Hack @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
Hello Trainers! Since 2013 Museum Hack has been developing wild, renegade tours of the best museums in the world. Now we are unleashing the Pokemon Tour! Come to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and do our custom step by step tour complete with a Pokemon hunt, prizes and some of the craziest and most famous artwork in history with connections to Pokemon. Hot Tip: the Japanese Art collection includes a controversial deer named Bubbles...
Experience a small, bustling slice of Samarkand in Brooklyn as you visit Damira’s favorite grocery stores and butcher shops in Kensington's Little Uzbekistan. Learn all about Bukharan Jewish bread at Damira's favorite Borough Park bakery, and cap it all off with a well-deserved snack at a grand banquet hall. Our tours make 3-4 stops at a combination of shops such as markets, butchers, bakeries, spice shops, and home good stores. All tours...
A Day in Art's Spring Season features seven tours of noteworthy gallery shows and museums throughout Manhattan. Tours run every two weeks. Each tour concentrates on contemporary work and its various media rooted in an art historical context. Our focus at A Day in Art is to examine the lines of participation between viewed and viewer, where one can develop the capacity to creatively respond to what they are seeing....
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
When people think of Queens they think of cemeteries, the Mets and Archie Bunker. But little do they know its home to mobsters, murders and serial killers. Join us on Sunday, January 24th for a very special lecture from NYC Adventure Tour's own Ike Ilkiw.
1 day tour to Niagara Falls. Without spending a night there. Your day begins with an early morning departure from Times Square in Manhattan. You travel by comfortable motorcoach with your bilingual tour guide, enjoying the scenic landscape of upstate New York (travel time is approximately 7 – 8 hours, each way, with one rest stop) on your journey north. Upon arrival at your destination, you begin experiencing the adventure, beauty, and natural...
Chelsea’s shows are unbeatable. This class will focus on five of this season’s most memorable and talked about exhibitions. Museum admission included.
Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY
Each month, the Masters of Social Gastronomy take on a curious food topic and break down the history, science, and stories behind it. Up this month: MEAT ANALOGS! Sarah Lohman will give you a run-down of vegetarianism in the west. From Benjamin Franklin’s ”Tow-fu” to Dr. Kellogg’s commercial “Protose,” we’ll explore just how long we’ve been eating things that masquerade as meat. Soma will be taking charge of all your favorite...
Bring your small fry for a big adventure at the NY Aquarium! Explore, play, and move through our exhibits with your young aquarist before the Aquarium opens. Each week discover the secrets of spineless animals, participate in sensory play, and meet a live animal. This ticket is for one child ages 0-5 and a caregiver.
This class will explore the indigenous cultural heritage of the Americas and discuss the implications of celebrating Columbus Day as a holiday. Youth will engage in discussion, project time and have a selection of alternative activities available including reading and drawing. Space is limited! Families are encouraged to reserve your space now!
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