Rooftop Films Presents: Rooftop Shots – Closing Night 2023
One last night of summer breezes, bittersweet tales of closings and commencements, and a final fête in the cemetery. Let’s bid farewell to the summer and another incredible Rooftop season with a captivating finale of our favorite short films. This collection of stories plumbs the depths of the human experience, the familiar and uncanny, through ... Read more
Rowan Renee: The Perimeter Path
Free and Open to the Public Daily, 10am–5pm, through September 4th. The Perimeter Path is an immersive installation in the Historic Chapel by Green-Wood’s 2022 artist in residence, Rowan Renee. Through extensive onsite research into the public burial lots around the Cemetery's perimeter and the meticulous crafting of works in marble and glass, Renee investigates how race and class influence memorialization.
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in ... Read more
Rowan Renee: The Perimeter Path
Free and Open to the Public Daily, 10am–5pm, through September 4th. The Perimeter Path is an immersive installation in the Historic Chapel by Green-Wood’s 2022 artist in residence, Rowan Renee. Through extensive onsite research into the public burial lots around the Cemetery's perimeter and the meticulous crafting of works in marble and glass, Renee investigates how race and class influence memorialization.
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.
To the Perimeter: A Walking Tour with Rowan Renee
Artist Rowan Renee will lead a walking tour that begins in the Historic Chapel to experience The Perimeter Path before setting out on foot to explore the Cemetery’s grounds and visit the public lots referenced in the installation. The Perimeter Path is an immersive installation currently on view in the Historic Chapel. Through extensive onsite ... Read more
Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and ... Read more
Rowan Renee: The Perimeter Path
Free and Open to the Public Daily, 10am–5pm, through September 4th. The Perimeter Path is an immersive installation in the Historic Chapel by Green-Wood’s 2022 artist in residence, Rowan Renee. Through extensive onsite research into the public burial lots around the Cemetery's perimeter and the meticulous crafting of works in marble and glass, Renee investigates how race and class influence memorialization.
From Canvas to Stage: A Tribute to Basquiat
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}Produced by Wordsmith and Danny Simmons Rain Date: Friday, September 8th, 7–10pm Doors Open at 7:00pm, Performances 8–10:00pm “Jean-Michel is an icon of blazing one’s own way and in doing so creating indelible paths for generations of creative people to come.” - Danny Simmons, artist, poet, and philanthropist. Brooklyn native ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in ... Read more
Revolutionary Spirits
Delve into the storied past of distilled spirits in Brooklyn with Green-Wood and our neighbors at Fort Hamilton Distillery. The afternoon kicks off with a trolley tour of the Cemetery to discover the Who’s Who of the Revolutionary War and the distillers who made their mark on the young Republic. Price: $50, and $45 for ... Read more
Bugging Out!
At least 950 species—and counting—of insects and spiders have been sighted in Green-Wood. (A number we have thanks to the observations of citizen scientists on iNaturalist!) Herbivores and carnivores, pollinators and parasites, beneficial and detrimental, beautiful and, sometimes, frightening—the Cemetery’s smallest, most ephemeral life-forms provide a fascinating wealth of learning opportunities. Price: $25, and $20 ... Read more
I cannot not grieve: CRY SCREAM SHOUT SING
Presented in Partnership with More Art I cannot not grieve: CRY SCREAM SHOUT SING, a newly commissioned performance by multidisciplinary artist Freya Powell, draws upon the Sophoclean character of Elektra and a Greek chorus to recognize the experience of ambiguous loss as a means to counter the statistic-based records of the COVID-19 pandemic. The performance ... Read more
Death Cafe
The Death Cafe is a simple concept. Bring strangers together to discuss one of the great universal truths: death. With thousands of chapters in over 25 countries around the world, Death Cafes are informal gatherings that aim to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” There ... Read more
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.
Plantasia
Presented in Partnership with Pioneer Works and Sacred Bones Records Rain Date Friday, September 15th This special evening of performances pays tribute to Mort Garson's sought-after 1976 album Plantasia. Surrounded by the Cemetery's lush vegetation, Laraaji, Drew McDowall, DAOUI (Angel Bat Dawid & Oui Ennui), Alex Zhang Hungtai, and North Americans will reimagine tracks from ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in ... Read more
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.
Bugging Out!: Walk for Kids
At least 950 species—and counting—of insects and spiders have been sighted in Green-Wood. (A number we have thanks to the observations of citizen scientists on iNaturalist!) Herbivores and carnivores, pollinators and parasites, beneficial and detrimental, beautiful and, sometimes, frightening—the Cemetery’s smallest, most ephemeral life-forms provide a fascinating wealth of learning opportunities. Price: $25, $20 for ... Read more
PollinaTours of Green-Wood
Rain date: Saturday, September 23rd Take a late summer stroll through Green-Wood and there’s one thing you’ll see (and hear) at every turn—tons of wild bees buzzing about their daily routine. Bee biologist Sarah Kornbluth of the American Museum of Natural History leads this walking tour to highlight how bees live, the resources they need, ... Read more
Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Canceled) Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
This tour has been canceled due to anticipated heavy rain. Click here to view additional dates for Discover Green-Wood. Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover ... Read more
(Sold Out) Moonlight Tour
Join other fearless trekkers to explore Green-Wood’s intriguing monuments and unforgettable Catacombs under the glow of the full moon. Historian Jeff Richman leads these immensely popular walking tours, which begin at sunset and are accompanied by the ethereal and atmospheric sounds of live accordion music. Buy your tickets soon; these tours always sell out. Price: ... Read more
The Moth Mainstage
Rain date: Thursday, September 28th The Moth returns to Green-Wood! The much-beloved (and always sold out!) Moth Mainstages are curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with The Moth’s directors.They celebrate the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in ... Read more
Cosmic Connections: Stargazing at Green-Wood
This program has been rescheduled from September 29th to the planned rain date of Saturday, September 30th, due to anticipated heavy rain. Experience an extraordinary evening of stargazing at Green-Wood in collaboration with the renowned Amateur Astronomers Association. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the night sky as you join fellow astronomy enthusiasts for ... Read more
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
