The Drawing Center and The River to River Festival co-present the fourth annual Big Draw, a free day-long drawing event.

At The Bosque in Battery Park, Eve Mosher’s Paths of Desire will engage audiences in a self-guided exploration of the geography of Lower Manhattan. Participants trace their pathways by walking and carrying recycled water bottles filled with river water mixed with blue pigment and as the water drips out, the city turns into a drawing canvas. Two other exhibits will be held in the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and the
World Financial Center Winter Garden.

Start time: 11:00 am

End time: 4:00 pm

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Location: Battery Park

Richie Haven's soulful singing style has remained as unique and ageless as when he first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene. Today he continues to inspire us through his melodic messages of brotherhood and freedom.

Tickets will be distributed two per person outside Castle Clinton on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the show.

This concert is part of the River To River Festival, which takes place each summer from June through August, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.

Start time: 7:00 pm

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Contact phone: (212) 835-2789

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park (State Street and Battery Place)

Arlo Guthrie will showcase his own humorous persona and musical mixture of folk, rock, country and blues. From Woodstock to the Castle, his storytelling and anecdotes continue to be woven seamlessly into masterful musical performances.

Tickets will be distributed two per person outside Castle Clinton on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the show.

This concert is part of the River To River Festival, which takes place each summer from June through August, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 835-2789

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park (State Street and Battery Place)

Celebrates poetess of Liberty Emma Lazarus with inspiring readings by leading New York woman. There will be musical interludes. Presented by Jewish American Arts Project and the NYC Parks Department.

The River To River Festival takes place each summer from June through August, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.

Start time: 5:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone:

Location: Battery Park

Ever since appearing as the renowned "Joni Mitchell" at the first "Wigstock", John Kelly casts a spell that continues to captivate audiences. In a loving tribute, this award-winning performance artist will provide us with an intimate journey through songs from Blue and Court and Spark.

Tickets will be distributed two per person outside Castle Clinton on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:00 p.m. on the day of the show.

This concert is part of the River To River Festival, which takes place each summer from June through August, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.

Start time: 7:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 835-2789

Location: Castle Clinton National Monument, Battery Park (State Street and Battery Place)

The 28th Annual Downtown Dance Festival invites audiences to enjoy nine days of ethnic, classical and contemporary dance from around the world.

The River To River Festival takes place each summer from June through August, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 219-3910

Location: Battery Park

The 28th Annual Downtown Dance Festival invites audiences to enjoy nine days of ethnic, classical and contemporary dance from around the world.

The River To River Festival takes place each summer from June through August, in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river.

Start time: 1:00 pm

End time:

Contact phone: (212) 219-3910

Location: Battery Park