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SUMMARY:MoonFest
DESCRIPTION:Credit: Alex Testere\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for MoonFest is now closed. Thank you for the incredible response! We’re so excited by the enthusiasm for this event. Please do not call to register\, and check back here for regular updates. \n\n\n\nMoonFest is Green-Wood’s new after-hours celebration of humanity’s enduring fascination with the moon. The event draws inspiration from the Cemetery’s permanent resident\, John Draper\, who made history in 1840 by capturing one of the earliest photographs of the moon\, proving we could bridge the 238\,000-mile gap between the Earth and our celestial neighbor. Channeling that pioneering spirit\, creatives\, scientists\, historians\, and stargazers will guide visitors in exploring the moon’s profound influence on our world\, from the rhythm of the tides and time to mythology and the future of space travel.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn-Site Program(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM SCHEDULE\n\n\n\nMOON AND STARGAZING\nAttendees are encouraged to bring a blanket\, kick back\, and enjoy stargazing at the Main Entrance Meadow all night long!  \n\n\n\nEyes on the Sky!Time: 8-11pm Location: Main Entrance Meadow \n\n\n\nFulfill your curiosity and join the Amateur Astronomers Association for a night under a full moon at Green-Wood. Peer through powerful telescopes at distant stars\, glowing planets\, and the moon’s textured surface with expert astronomers by your side to see the cosmos like never before. No experience needed\, just drop in and look up! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWALKING TOURS\nFirst come\, first served\, regardless of registration. The queue begins 15 minutes before the start of each tour. All tour participants agree to the terms outlined at the bottom of this page. \n\n\n\nSpirits of Science Walking ToursTimes: 7–9pm\, 7:45–9:45pm\, and 8:30–10:30pmLocation: Meets at the Arch near the Main Entrance \n\n\n\nWhat do minty fresh breath\, penicillin\, and the first photograph of the moon have in common? They all have roots at Green-Wood! Meet the innovators whose curiosity changed the world\, including photographer and chemist John Draper\, pharmaceutical pioneer Charles Pfizer\, and the man who made toothpaste a household staple\, William Colgate\, and more. You’ll discover that their stories are far stranger and more entertaining than any textbook lets on. \n\n\n\nBugging Out!Time: 7–8pmLocation: Meets at the Arch near the Main Entrance \n\n\n\nHerbivores\, carnivores\, pollinators\, parasites—at least 950 beautiful (and sometimes frightening) species of insects and spiders have been identified at Green-Wood. Join us for a twilight exploration of these remarkable invertebrates as they emerge in the shifting light\, and experience an eye-opening evening of insect watching. You’ll gain new perspectives on insect behaviors and adaptations\, as well as the Cemetery itself\, as dusk settles in. \n\n\n\nBugging Out! At NightTime: 8:30–10pmLocation: Meets at the Arch near the Main Entrance \n\n\n\nDiscover your inner entomologist with an after-hours exploration of Green-Wood’s nocturnal insects. Use ultraviolet lights to attract and observe moths\, often called the “jewels of the night.” As the lights glow\, a fascinating array of other nighttime visitors may appear\, offering a rare glimpse into the Cemetery’s biodiversity after sunset. \n\n\n\nUV Fungi and LichensTime: 9–10:30pmLocation: Meets at the Arch near the Main Entrance \n\n\n\nJoin Blacki Migliozzi\, a data journalist at The New York Times\, for a presentation exploring the hidden world of UV fluorescence in fungi and lichens\, offering a glimpse into what makes certain species glow. Following the talk\, participants will head out on a guided evening walk with UV flashlights to spot luminous lichens. \n\n\n\nNocturnal NavigatorsTimes: 8:30–9:30pm and 9:45–10:45pmLocation: Meets at the Arch near the Main Entrance \n\n\n\nAfter the sun sets over Green-Wood’s historic landscape\, the nocturnal creatures begin to emerge! Join biologist Nic Comparato for an exciting adventure into the secret world of bats. Discover the species that call this Cemetery home\, from the little brown bat to the eastern red bat and hoary bat. Experience a live sonar demonstration using a handheld bat detector\, which translates bats’ ultrasonic calls into sounds we can hear\, and see how scientists use this tool to identify bats in real time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nART ACTIVITIES\nAll activities are first come\, first served regardless of registration. Supplies are limited.  \n\n\n\nPress & Poem: A Cosmic Crafting SessionTime: 7–11pmLocation: The Green-House Classroom \n\n\n\nGreen-Wood’s artist in residence\, Jia Sung\, has spent years drawing the cosmos\, including moons\, constellations\, and orbiting celestial bodies. Now\, she brings that practice into your hands. Choose a stamp\, press it to the page\, and let it guide you toward a poem or small work of art. Like Chinese poets who composed in response to mountains\, seasons\, and skies\, all you need is a starting point. Let tonight’s Flower Moon serve as your inspiration! \n\n\n\nGreedy Peasant’s Lunar Photo SanctumTime: 7–11pmLocation: The Green-Wood Gallery at the Green-House \n\n\n\nCalling all dreamers\, stargazers\, and night wanderers: Greedy Peasant returns to Green-Wood with a moon-themed photo pop-up inspired by medieval imagery. Design your own celestial halo\, then step into the glow for a portrait worthy of the sacred and the strange. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALKS AND PRESENTATIONS\nDue to capacity limits\, all presentations are first come\, first served\, regardless of registration. Limited seating and standing room section.   \n\n\n\nSimultaneous Spanish translation will be available for all sessions. Please see a member of staff or a volunteer to assist you.  \n\n\n\nSee below for a description of each panel. \n\n\n\nTHE GREEN-HOUSE ATRIUM\nChasing the Infinite: From Medieval Manuscripts to the Modern Night SkyTime: 7–8pmLocation: The Green-House Atrium \n\n\n\nWhen curator Joshua O’Driscoll opens the Morgan Library & Museum’s celestially inspired manuscripts and astrophotographer Ian Lauer turns his lens skyward\, more than a millennium of wonder comes into view. Together\, they will explore how humans have always reached for the heavens\, whether through pigment and parchment or pixels and light. Moderated by Matthew Stanley\, professor at New York University.  \n\n\n\nHuman Endeavors in ExplorationTime: 8:30–9:30pmLocation: The Green-House Atrium \n\n\n\nBlast off into the Space Race\, when ambition\, rivalry\, and curiosity propelled humans to the moon. What made that giant leap possible\, and how does it still shape life on Earth today? Look ahead to the Artemis missions and what it means to return to the moon in a new era of exploration. Join Astronomy on Tap as we move through the past\, present\, and future\, and ask the million-dollar question: What continues to draw us skyward? \n\n\n\nHuman Endeavors in Finding Meaning in the MoonTime: 10–11pmLocation: The Green-House Atrium \n\n\n\nLong before rockets\, the moon was a story we couldn’t stop telling. Across cultures and centuries\, it has guided calendars\, inspired myths\, and sparked wonder in anyone who’s looked up at night. Why does this glowing neighbor still hold such power over our imagination? Join Astronomy on Tap for a lively journey through lunar lore\, cultural connections\, and the timeless pull of the moon. \n\n\n\nWhat is Astronomy on Tap? Astronomy on Tap is an event series connecting scientists\, educators\, and communicators directly with the public in fun\, engaging ways. Staged across pubs\, museums\, and cultural institutions across NYC\, each show showcases creative\, exciting\, and honest talks from people telling their professional and personal stories of science.  \n\n\n\n\nMODERN CHAPEL A  \nFloramancy\, Space\, and Self: The World of Black MetalTime: 7–7:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel A \n\n\n\nThree years in the making\, Black Metal is an experimental collaboration led by Afrotectopia\, in partnership with MIT’s Media Lab and NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. The project supported research artists Ari Melenciano\, Jordan Caldwell\, Jeremy Kamal\, and Kordae Jatafa Henry as they imagined new futures for space travel.  \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Ari Melenciano explores how the cosmos becomes a mirror\, reflecting how Black culture has always carried the universe within it. This vision unfolds through ancestral floramancy\, reimagined spacesuits\, cinematic inner voyages\, and the uncharted terrain of self-realization. \n\n\n\nMarking the Night Sky: Art and the UniverseTime: 8–8:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel A \n\n\n\nThe night sky can act as a canvas and catalyst\, where science\, culture\, and imagination are inseparable. Artist Tariku Shiferaw\, whose ongoing series Mata Semay (“night skies” in Amharic) reimagines the cosmos through mythology and diasporic histories\, will be joined by theoretical physicist\, author\, and jazz saxophonist Dr. Stephon Alexander.  \n\n\n\nA professor at Brown University\, Alexander has spent his career drawing connections between music and the structure of the universe. Together\, they will discuss how\, in many non-Western histories\, the night sky has always been a site of exploration and projection. \n\n\n\nAfter Dark: Humanity’s Dreams and the CosmosTime: 9–9:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel A \n\n\n\nFor many\, night isn’t the absence of light but a time when illumination takes alternative forms through dreams\, myths\, and cinema. In this conversation\, two artists and a film curator explore how luminosity and cosmic forces shape their creative practices.  \n\n\n\nAnthony Cudahy creates figurative paintings exploring autobiographical narratives and crafted mythologies\, drawing on historical and personal photographs. Gretta Johnson builds surreal\, disjointed environments inspired by creation stories and dream imagery. Lukas Brašiškis\, Curator of Film and Video at e-flux and co-curator of The 14th Shanghai Biennale: Cosmos Cinema\, examines how artists address humanity’s relationship to the cosmos through political\, ethical\, and aesthetic lenses. \n\n\n\nShooting the Stars: Astrophotography 101Time: 10–10:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel A \n\n\n\nJoin astrophotographer Ian Lauer for an introduction to capturing the beauty of the night sky. From camera settings to composition\, he’ll walk you through the essential tools and techniques that turn darkness into stunning celestial imagery. Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply curious about what’s possible\, this is your invitation to start looking up! \n\n\n\n\nMODERN CHAPEL B  \nBeyond Earth: Making Space AccessibleTime: 7–7:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel B \n\n\n\nAs humanity looks toward a more expansive future in space\, who gets to be part of it is just as important as how we get there. Kim Macharia will explore what it takes to open pathways into the space industry and how greater access can reshape the future of exploration.  \n\n\n\nGitika Gorthi\, the Founder/CEO of interdisciplinary space education nonprofit IgnitedThinkers\, will discuss space-to-earth verticals\, the global aerospace industry landscape\, and next steps to empower the next generation to enter the exponentially growing space economy. Together\, they will consider how expanding participation today will shape who we become as a spacefaring society. Moderated by Charlotte Martin\, Director of Access Initiatives at the Intrepid Museum.  \n\n\n\nLunar Rhythms: How the Moon Shapes Our LivesTime: 8–8:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel B \n\n\n\nThroughout history\, the moon has shaped how humans experience time\, nature\, and the world around them. Professor K. E. Saavik Ford of Borough of Manhattan Community College will guide us through the lunar calendars and rhythms that have inspired these traditions\, and how lunar and solar calendars interact.  \n\n\n\nThis year\, the full moon coincides with the solar holiday of Beltane\, the Irish festival of fertility\, fire\, and renewal celebrated each year on May 1st. Moderated by Noah Guiberson\, a neuroscientist at Weill Cornell Medicine and a co-host of the podcast Facts Machine.  \n\n\n\nThrough the Telescope: Centuries of Cosmic DiscoveryTime: 9–9:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel B \n\n\n\nFrom Galileo’s first lens to today’s cutting-edge observatories\, the telescope has been humanity’s greatest tool for observing the cosmos. Columbia PhD student Meghna Sitaram describes the variety of telescopes used\, and ongoing work to advance technology for observing galaxies on the ground and in space. Flatiron Research Fellow Joseph Long shares his work using the MagAO-X adaptive optics system on the Magellan Telescope to capture images of elusive exoplanets. Moderated by Paula Croxson\, a neuroscientist\, science communicator\, and Senior Producer for The Story Collider.  \n\n\n\nCosmic Web: Mapping the Structure of the UniverseTime: 10–10:45pmLocation: Modern Chapel B \n\n\n\nPeering into the universe takes more than a telescope. Charlotte Welker\, assistant professor at  New York City College of Technology\, uses powerful simulations to reveal how galaxies form and evolve within the vast cosmic web. Her work brings to life the hidden forces that shape the universe\, from black holes to galactic collisions. Moderated by Charlotte Olsen\, an astrophysicist and adjunct professor at New York City College of Technology.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is free and everyone is welcome! Presentations and tours are first come\, first served\, so we recommend arriving early and building in some extra time. Indoor spaces have limited capacity\, but there’s plenty of room for moon and stargazing out in the meadow! \n\n\n\nThis program is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science\, Society & Culture division.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go:\n\n\n\n\nTickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: Check-in takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue)\, near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.\n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: While most of the program takes place in the ADA-accessible Green-House\, it includes a walking tour over hilly\, grassy\, and uneven terrain. This portion is not wheelchair accessible and may be challenging for those with balance or mobility issues. There are no seating areas during the tour. For disability-related accommodations\, contact us at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under 10. Please wear appropriate footwear.\n\n\n\nRefunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.\n\n\n\nInclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour\, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts\, so check your email and spam folders.
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/moonfest/
CATEGORIES:Death Education,The Green-House at Green-Wood
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SUMMARY:Grieving & Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jordana Bermudez\n\n\n\n\n\nStitching together creativity and community\, this knitting and crocheting group is unique for one reason: it meets in a cemetery. Whether you’re an expert with yarn or just starting out\, you are welcome to join us as we share stories\, skills\, and grief resources in the comfort of Green-Wood’s Modern Chapel. As we create together\, we’ll talk about the significance of handmade items in both our personal and collective histories. To hear about past attendees’ experiences\, listen to and/or read this piece featured on NPR.     \n\n\n\nBeginners can join our knitting and crochet tutorial groups\, while experienced crafters are encouraged to bring ongoing projects and mentor others. Feel free to bring your own yarn\, needles\, and hooks; some materials will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not a knitter? Not to worry\, you can bring whatever other crafts you are working on.   \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.   \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant\, however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. 
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/grieving-weaving-5/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Death Education
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SUMMARY:DEATH CAFE
DESCRIPTION:Credit: Jothan Cashero\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Death Cafe is a simple yet powerful idea: bring people together to openly discuss one of life’s greatest truths—death. With thousands of chapters in over 90 countries\, Death Cafes are informal gatherings designed to “increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.” There’s no set agenda\, but conversations might explore topics like burial vs. cremation\, green burials\, planning funerals and celebrations of life\, or personal experiences with grief.  \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Cemetery’s Modern Chapel to share your thoughts\, hopes\, and questions in a safe\, welcoming space—over tea and pastries.  \n\n\n\nFree. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Event(see details below)\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Before You Go:\n\n\n\n\nWhere To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). \n\n\n\nAccessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant; however\, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets\, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080\, ext. 1\, or events@green-wood.com. 
URL:https://www.green-wood.com/event/death-cafe-23/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Death Education
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