Talks
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Nature, history, or just a good time, learn from New Yorkers and experts who have come to New York City's parks to share their stories. Check out these readings and discussions.
Talks Events
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Harmony Park Reconstruction Community Input Meeting
at Harmony Park, Brooklyn, Virtual/Online Events
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
This is a virtual community input meeting to be held on 1/21 via Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom meeting link and phone number by email on the day of the meeting.
Free!
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Author Talk with Queens Borough Historian Jason Antos: Flushing (Then and Now)
at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Queens 
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
In his latest book, Flushing (Then and Now), Jason Antos explores the dramatic evolution of this ever-growing city through many never-before-seen images.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Artist Talk: Kameelah Janan Rasheed in Conversation with Taylor Zakarin
at The High Line, Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for an in-depth conversation between artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed and Taylor Zakarin, Associate Curator of High Line Art, as they discuss Rasheed’s High Line video exhibition
Free!
Friday, February 13, 2026
Poetry Partners for Adults
at Dance Room (in Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Poestry Partners
Free!
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Wuffy & the Dinosaur Dig Adventure
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a talk with children’s author Helen Rogosin is back with the grumpy, yet loveable Wuffy, who teaches the importance of collaboration.
Free!
Winter Workspace 2026: Open Studios
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore each artist studio, see new and in-process work inspired by Wave Hill and created on site, and meet other art-lovers.
