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Downtown's Century 21 to Reopen

Flagship store, three levels smaller, to reopen in 2021

Local Food and Other Fun at Taste of Tribeca

50 restaurants on hand for May 21 event

Free Senior Swim: Downtown Community Center

Open and lap swimming, plus classes are offered 

Live Events Back at American Indian Museum

In June, free music, movie and art talks

May Community Board 1 Meetings

Holland Tunnel traffic; Downtown resiliency; Chinatown jail

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Art at Governors Island The Arts Center reopens for a season of exhibitions and programs on Saturday, May 28. The works center around a theme of healing, and include immersive installation, sculptural, and performance work that promotes a disconnectiion with technology. A video installation is described by the Center as dealing with "health, life, joy, and pain" as part of "the Black experience." There is also an interactive video installation about  the relationship between Caribbean migrants and the sea. Above: Sun Seekers, courtesy of Amy Khoshbin

 

At the Flea Religions date back to the Bronze Age, notes author, comedian and historian Michael Takiff, before science revealed a story different from the one told by the Bible. How and why do we still practice the religions of our ancestors? Takiff's Jews, God, and History (Not Necessarily in That Order) is both reverent and irreverent as it explores the big questions asked by all people. May 18–June 5. At the Flea, 20 Thomas St.

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Music on the Plaza Friends of Bogardus Plaza are sponsoring a free music series in collaboration with Church Street School for Music and Art on the first Thursday of the month from May through August. The performances of  classical, jazz and pop music are from 1-2 p.m. More information here.

 

Tai Chi and Gardening in City Hall Park On Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., City Hall Park Conservancy has organized its first free T'ai Chi practice, taking place at the Tweed Courthhouse northeast lawn. (More information here.) Also on Saturday, Friends of City Hall Park will be planting a variety of bulbs in the park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Battery Dance presents the World Premieres of three works of choreography, each inspired by the painting and legacy of Hans Hofmann. The premieres will take place at the Schimmel Center on Thur., May 19-20. Each of the three guest choreographers found different inspiration in Hofmann's work, including his poetic imagery, groundbreaking painting techniques, and use of brilliant color. Tickets at hofmann.batterydance.org.

 

Art by Eric Carle Exhibit by creator of picture books for young children, is designed for children ages 2-7. Fri., Sat., and Sun., 11am to 5pm. At South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street. Admission: $5, aged 1-12; no charge for accompanying caregivers, teens, and infants. Advanced timed tickets are recommended.