Anna May Wong The life of Hollywood’s first Asian American who shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations will be remembered at an event on April 18, 6:30-8pm at The Museum of Chinese in America. Three authors, Graham Russell Gao Hodges, Yunte Huang, and Katie Gee Salisbury, each of whom has chronicled Wong's remarkable life will speak about her. More info here.
BPC Birding Learn the basics of birdwatching in Battery Park City’s parks and get a look at some of the resident species as well as the migrators that are just passing through. The event takes place on Monday, April 22, from 11am to noon. Go here to register.
Human Rights Conference Sponsored by CCNY, the conference will take place at the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at 25 Broadway, 7th floor, from April 17-19. There will be more than 100 participants with institutional affiliations from nearly two-dozen countries and 25 panels, plus film screenings, a book talk, and an art exhibition. Also via Zoom; Schedule here. Register for special events here.
Earth Day The City Hall Park Conservancy celebrates Earth Day from 10am to 1pm in the park on Sat., April 20. Activities include volunteer gardening, kids crafts, live music from the Church Street School for Music and Art, and chess with Chess NYC. A grandmaster will be doing multiple simultaneous games. Meet at the park fountain.
Community Board 1 Calendar for April Open street renewals; Governors Island update; proposed addiction treatment center at 225 Broadway; pot store applications for 177 Duane St. and 25 Ann St.
In ConversationDaring rock climber Alex Honnold who completed a free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park and is also known for his environmental advocacy will be in conversation with David Letterman at PAC (Perelman Performing Arts Center) on Thurs., April 25 at 7pm. Tickets here.
9/11 Memorial & Museum 5K Run/Walk will take place Sunday, April 28. All funds raised from the 5K help maintain the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and its education programs. Register and get more info here.