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Friday, June 1, 2012
20 Years Of Bryant Park Photo Exhibit
at Bryant Park, Manhattan 
7:00 a.m.
See Bryant Park's dramatic transformation through photographs from the Bryant Park archives. Adorning the perimeter fence, more than 50 images cover the park's dynamic and rich history: from hosting…
Category: Education, Exhibits, History
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!
Qi Gong
at Cloisters Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Qi Gong is the philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity, and a wide range of exercises developed in China to promote energy (Qi/Chi) circulation in the body. No special…
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Free!
Puppets in the Park: "Bessie's Big Shot"
at Beach 17th St. (in ), Queens
9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
A puppet show for children to enjoy
Category: Kids, Storytelling & Readings
Free!
Kids
Yoga Together at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Children and parent or caregiver can practice fun yoga poses that build strength, increase flexibility, and relax the body and mind in this one-hour class taught by Lisa Ferraro, an instructor from…
Category: Nature, Fitness, Kids, Outdoor Fitness
Kids
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
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.–8:00 p.m.
A celebration of French culture at Bryant Park
Category: Kids
Kids
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