Art, festivals, and open-air happenings on Governors Island all season.
Nolan Park, Governors Island, Governors Island, Manhattanhttps://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/ny1493.photos.118223p · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons250-plus poets take over Governors Island's Nolan Park for the free NYC Poetry Festival — five stages of readings and open mics.
Nolan Park, Governors Island, Governors Island, Manhattanhttps://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/ny1493.photos.118223p · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons250-plus poets take over Governors Island's Nolan Park for the free NYC Poetry Festival — five stages of readings and open mics.
The Arts Center at Governors Island, Governors Island, ManhattanA free River To River art installation on car-free Governors Island — pair a ferry ride and skyline views with a downtown arts festival.
The Arts Center at Governors Island, Governors Island, ManhattanA free River To River art installation on car-free Governors Island — pair a ferry ride and skyline views with a downtown arts festival.
FAD Market at Governors Island, Governors Island, Manhattan40-plus independent makers set up a curated craft and design market on Governors Island's car-free green — handmade goods with harbor and skyline views.
FAD Market at Governors Island, Governors Island, Manhattan40-plus independent makers set up a curated craft and design market on Governors Island's car-free green — handmade goods with harbor and skyline views.
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