In New York City

What's on today

Tuesday, October 20. Events from the New York City Wave calendar, and the trivia, music and happy hours that run every week at places we have checked.

Later today

  • 9:30am to 10:30am
    Bodyroll
    Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Lively movement and emotional catharsis combine for an exhilarating dance practice led by Viva Soudan . No experience necessary!

Coming up this week

  • Wednesday12pm to 3pm
    Pétanque in the Park
    Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Never heard of Pétanque? Our expert friends at NYC’s oldest running Pétanque club will teach you. This French lawn bowling game from the early 20th century is easy to learn, and we provide the boules. Just bring yourself!

  • Wednesday3pm to 5pm
    Art in the Park
    Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Draw! Cut! Paste! Smile! Kids of all ages are invited to join our resident playground best friend Miss Debbie for art-making in the playground.

  • Wednesday6pm to 9pm
    Free
    Salsa Social
    Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Join our friends from Mi Salsa Dura Baile for an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing in Garibaldi Plaza! Each class starts off with a free lesson followed by an open dance floor. Free.

  • Thursday1pm to 3pm
    Park Open Studio
    Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided by the Washington Square

  • Thursday5:30pm to 7pm
    Double Dutch
    Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.

  • Friday8:30am to 9:30am
    Free
    Yoga
    Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a free yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances in Garibaldi Plaza. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Free.

  • Friday1pm to 3pm
    Park Open Studio
    Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided by the Washington Square

  • Friday6:30pm to 10pm
    Candlelight Ghost Tours
    Merchant's House Museum, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Doors slam, floorboards creak, voices call into the dead of night. Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations – and the latest

  • Friday9:30pm to 11pm
    Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tours with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
    Merchant's House Museum, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    In 2020, the museum closed due to COVID-19, leaving the house empty of staff and visitors. Dan Sturges, who has undertaken paranormal investigations at the Merchant’s House for 15 years, teamed up with neuroscientist Dr. Lee to conduct scientific research using specialized equipment custom-built

  • Saturday1pm to 3pm
    Park Open Studio
    Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided by the Washington Square

  • Saturday6:30pm to 10pm
    Candlelight Ghost Tours
    Merchant's House Museum, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Doors slam, floorboards creak, voices call into the dead of night. Venture into “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House” by flickering candlelight to hear chilling – and true – tales of decades of otherworldly activity in the house, the results of years of paranormal investigations – and the latest

  • Saturday9:30pm to 11pm
    Super Spooky Candlelight Ghost Tours with Paranormal Investigator Dan Sturges
    Merchant's House Museum, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    In 2020, the museum closed due to COVID-19, leaving the house empty of staff and visitors. Dan Sturges, who has undertaken paranormal investigations at the Merchant’s House for 15 years, teamed up with neuroscientist Dr. Lee to conduct scientific research using specialized equipment custom-built

  • Sunday2pm to 5pm
    Carve a Pumpkin for Halloween!
    LaGuardia Corner Community Garden, Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Come to LaGuardia Corner Garden and carve or paint a spooky (or cute) Halloween pumpkin. We'll provide pumpkins and tools.

  • Monday1pm to 4pm
    Pétanque in the Park
    Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    Never heard of Pétanque? Our expert friends at NYC’s oldest running Pétanque club will teach you. This French lawn bowling game from the early 20th century is easy to learn, and we provide the boules. Just bring yourself!

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