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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Bryant Park Tai Chi
at Fountain Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Exhibition: A Window on Nature: Art of Asuka Hishiki
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
A Window on Nature: Art of Asuka Hishiki includes over 35 watercolors illustrating a poetic and detailed observation of plants and insects. Hishiki's portraits of vegetables from New York…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening, Markets, Culture, Food
Free!
Garlic Mustard Pull: Riverdale Park, Bronx
at Riverdale Park W. 254th St. Entrance, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Please join us for a Garlic Mustard pull at Riverdale Park. Gloves and Garbage bags will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a sack lunch. Come and support your local ecosystem!To…
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer, MillionTreesNYC Month
Free!
Bryant Park Yoga
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Expert Instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis. Mats provided.
Category: Fitness
Free!
Alice Austen House Presents Foreclosed: Documents from the American Housing Crisis
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Alice Austen Hosts Documents from the American Housing Crisis w/ Artists From Around the Country
Category: Education, Exhibits, History, Culture
Garden & Conservatory Walk at Wave Hill
at Perkins Visitors Center (in Wave Hill), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights.Photo credit: Joshua Bright
Category: Nature
Free!
Bryant Park Petanque
at Petanque Courts (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Learn to play p?tanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship-winning club. Available for…
Category: Games, Sports, Culture
Free!
Bryant Park Ping Pong
at Ping Pong Court (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Paddles and balls provided free of charge to all skill levels. Visit the park and sign up with an attendant, who can arrange a friendly game.
Category: Games, Sports
Free!
Bryant Park Chess
at Fountain Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan, Chess Area (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Game boards, including chess, backgammon, checkers, and Scrabble, are available for a small fee. Provided by the Marshall Chess Club.
Category: Games
Le Carrousel at Bryant Park
at Le Carrousel (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Specially created to complement the park's French classical style, featuring brightly colored animals and French cabaret music. $2 per ride, or buy a discount card to enjoy 10 rides for $15. Weather…
Category: Kids
Kids
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