Free Classes in the Park
Discover the birds that call Bryant Park home, as well as those that may stop by during migration. A surprising diversity of avian visitors drop in, even in the heart of midtown. Sightings could include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, even an American Woodcock!
Presented in partnership with New York City Audubon.
Follow our sightings virtually on the Bryant Park Blog.
Bonjour! Hola! Konnichiwa! Ciao!
Bryant Park speaks French, Spanish, Japanese, and Italian with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these standalone classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season.
Registration is required one week before class date to inlinguainBryantPark@inlingua.com. Limit 1 class per person per language. 20 student capacity per class.
A Note on Russ Kassoff
"Visit the deli wall of fame to see what I've really done"
Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes and private parties. In 2013 Russ continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno as well as Louise Pitre (Tony nominated for Mama Mia). In 2012 he was music director for a most touching gala event for the Pasadena Symphony & Pops in memory of Marvin Hamlisch. In 2010 he was the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed Come Fly Away, featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the voice of Frank Sinatra. Broadway also saw Russ as music director/conductor/pianist for Charles Aznavour in '98. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR. Since 2003 Russ has been music director/pianist to Rita Moreno and is a regularly featured performer at The Knickerbocker in NYC with Jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli! (Next appearance there with Bucky is May 24 and 25 - same week as Piano In The Park!). His current CD Bird Fly By achieved #1 status on Music Choice, was in their top 10 for over a year, and has received much critical acclaim! On July 27, 2013 Russ's trio will appear with Jazz Master Sheila Jordan at the annual JazzPA festivalin Bellefonte, PA! My new Facebook Fan Page
"You are the best." - Frank Sinatra, '87
Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels.
Classes are rain or shine.
Come face to face with an Eclectus Parrot, gaze at a Macaw, or hold a Conure.
Exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center visit Le Carrousel every Tuesday* this summer, weather permitting.
Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures. Sanctuary Director, Terri Jones, will be happy to introduce you to one of her sociable, people-friendly birds.
(*There will be no Meet the Birds on June 25 and July 2.)
A Note on Russ Kassoff
"Visit the deli wall of fame to see what I've really done"
Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes and private parties. In 2013 Russ continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno as well as Louise Pitre (Tony nominated for Mama Mia). In 2012 he was music director for a most touching gala event for the Pasadena Symphony & Pops in memory of Marvin Hamlisch. In 2010 he was the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed Come Fly Away, featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the voice of Frank Sinatra. Broadway also saw Russ as music director/conductor/pianist for Charles Aznavour in '98. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR. Since 2003 Russ has been music director/pianist to Rita Moreno and is a regularly featured performer at The Knickerbocker in NYC with Jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli! (Next appearance there with Bucky is May 24 and 25 - same week as Piano In The Park!). His current CD Bird Fly By achieved #1 status on Music Choice, was in their top 10 for over a year, and has received much critical acclaim! On July 27, 2013 Russ's trio will appear with Jazz Master Sheila Jordan at the annual JazzPA festivalin Bellefonte, PA! My new Facebook Fan Page
"You are the best." - Frank Sinatra, '87
Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
The Bryant Park Reading Room presents:
Joan Larkin (about Joan)
Robert Hershon (about Bob)
Elizabeth Swados (about Liz)
Charles North (about Charles)
A presentation of the Bryant Park Reading Room.
Rain information:
In case of summer showers, there will be an on-site tent. For stormy weather, please check bryantpark.org for the indoor location.
Rain Venue:
*The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
*Not all rooms in The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen are handicapped accessible - we are sorry for the inconvenience.
Bonjour! Hola! Konnichiwa! Ciao!
Bryant Park speaks French, Spanish, Japanese, and Italian with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these standalone classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season.
Registration is required one week before class date to inlinguainBryantPark@inlingua.com. Limit 1 class per person per language. 20 student capacity per class.
Scientific American editor explores what the future holds at a special program devoted to the environment.
Rain information:
In case of summer showers, there will be an on-site tent. For stormy weather, please check bryantpark.org for the indoor location.
Rain Venue:
The New York Public Library
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
Enter at 42nd Street
A Note on Russ Kassoff
"Visit the deli wall of fame to see what I've really done"
Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes and private parties. In 2013 Russ continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno as well as Louise Pitre (Tony nominated for Mama Mia). In 2012 he was music director for a most touching gala event for the Pasadena Symphony & Pops in memory of Marvin Hamlisch. In 2010 he was the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed Come Fly Away, featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the voice of Frank Sinatra. Broadway also saw Russ as music director/conductor/pianist for Charles Aznavour in '98. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR. Since 2003 Russ has been music director/pianist to Rita Moreno and is a regularly featured performer at The Knickerbocker in NYC with Jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli! (Next appearance there with Bucky is May 24 and 25 - same week as Piano In The Park!). His current CD Bird Fly By achieved #1 status on Music Choice, was in their top 10 for over a year, and has received much critical acclaim! On July 27, 2013 Russ's trio will appear with Jazz Master Sheila Jordan at the annual JazzPA festivalin Bellefonte, PA! My new Facebook Fan Page
"You are the best." - Frank Sinatra, '87
Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Come to Bryant Park and discover the centuries old Japanese Chess game called Shogi with Alex from the NY Shogi Club. Shogi originated in India and was then brought to Japan around the 10th century. The game has some basic similarities with western chess but also lots of differences. Learn more about it while taking a class in the park, every third Wednesday of the month.
Class Dates:
May 22
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels.
Classes are rain or shine.
A Note on Russ Kassoff
"Visit the deli wall of fame to see what I've really done"
Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes and private parties. In 2013 Russ continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno as well as Louise Pitre (Tony nominated for Mama Mia). In 2012 he was music director for a most touching gala event for the Pasadena Symphony & Pops in memory of Marvin Hamlisch. In 2010 he was the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed Come Fly Away, featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the voice of Frank Sinatra. Broadway also saw Russ as music director/conductor/pianist for Charles Aznavour in '98. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR. Since 2003 Russ has been music director/pianist to Rita Moreno and is a regularly featured performer at The Knickerbocker in NYC with Jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli! (Next appearance there with Bucky is May 24 and 25 - same week as Piano In The Park!). His current CD Bird Fly By achieved #1 status on Music Choice, was in their top 10 for over a year, and has received much critical acclaim! On July 27, 2013 Russ's trio will appear with Jazz Master Sheila Jordan at the annual JazzPA festivalin Bellefonte, PA! My new Facebook Fan Page
"You are the best." - Frank Sinatra, '87
Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Free Classes in the Park
Discover the birds that call Bryant Park home, as well as those that may stop by during migration. A surprising diversity of avian visitors drop in, even in the heart of midtown. Sightings could include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, even an American Woodcock!
Presented in partnership with New York City Audubon.
Follow our sightings virtually on the Bryant Park Blog.
A Note on Russ Kassoff
"Visit the deli wall of fame to see what I've really done"
Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes and private parties. In 2013 Russ continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno as well as Louise Pitre (Tony nominated for Mama Mia). In 2012 he was music director for a most touching gala event for the Pasadena Symphony & Pops in memory of Marvin Hamlisch. In 2010 he was the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed Come Fly Away, featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19- piece big-band playing live to the voice of Frank Sinatra. Broadway also saw Russ as music director/conductor/pianist for Charles Aznavour in '98. Russ toured as pianist to Frank Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour ('00). In '07, Russ appeared as a featured guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR. Since 2003 Russ has been music director/pianist to Rita Moreno and is a regularly featured performer at The Knickerbocker in NYC with Jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli! (Next appearance there with Bucky is May 24 and 25 - same week as Piano In The Park!). His current CD Bird Fly By achieved #1 status on Music Choice, was in their top 10 for over a year, and has received much critical acclaim! On July 27, 2013 Russ's trio will appear with Jazz Master Sheila Jordan at the annual JazzPA festivalin Bellefonte, PA! My new Facebook Fan Page
"You are the best." - Frank Sinatra, '87
Presented by:
Bryant Park Corporation
Sam Ash Music Stores
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians
Free Classes in the Park
Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center.
No prior experience needed and equipment is provided.
Call 212-382-2255 to pre-register or take a chance and drop by.
Learn the basics of fly fishing for free.
Join expert instructors from Orvis for lessons on fly casting and outfit rigging. Class spaces are first come, first served. Call 212-827-0698 to reserve your spot.
Class dates:
April 20 & 27
May 4, 5, 18 & 25
June 8 & 9
Experience the joy of movement and dance.
Free classes are led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company, Limon Dance.
Open to all levels and ages.
Pétanque is a French game of "boules" played in the park. Try your hand after a free lesson from La Boule New Yorkaise.
Learn more about Pétanque in Bryant Park
The Tables are located in the northwest corner of the park, and equipment is provided free of charge.
Give The Tables a spin