Ain’t it Sweet? Honey Tasting
2019-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
September is National Honey Month! Join our Head Beekeeper, Nick Hoefly, in tasting a variety of honeys, including Green-Wood’s very own Sweet Hereafter, honey from Astor Apiaries, other local honeys, and more! Nick will discuss the flavor profile of each, and the floral source of those flavors. “Bee” sure to bring a tote bag – honey will available for purchase!

Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Please register using the Eventbrite box below.

This program takes place in our Modern Chapel just to the right after passing through the Gothic Arches at the main entrance. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Death Café
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-10-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-11-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-11-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2019-12-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-01-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 and 5 more dates | Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232, United States
The Death Café is inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café), an informal gathering to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought this concept to discussions of the most universal topic of all: death. Underwood’s intention was to provide an opportunity to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” Today, there are over 4,400 Death Cafes in 26 countries around the world.
Green-Wood is proud to host monthly gatherings of the Death Café here in our beautiful, modern chapel. Amy Cunningham, death educator and creator of the Brooklyn-based blog TheInspiredFuneral.com, invites participants to share their thoughts and feelings on death. It’s an opportunity for safe and open exchanges, without an agenda. Tea and light snacks are provided.
“A place for people to discuss our inevitable fate.” – Gothamist
“It’s a reversal for American culture, which for a long time has shied away from these conversations.” – Village Voice
“[E]ncouraging people to talk about death more freely and naturally.” – Haaretz
Free to attend, RSVP recommended. Please register using the Eventbrite box below.
This program takes place in our Modern Chapel just to the right after passing through the Gothic Arches at the main entrance. All events will take place rain or shine. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Liszt: Poetic and Religious Harmonies
2019-09-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-09-27 18:00 - 21:00
The Long Story
Almost no one plays the complete Poetic and Religious Harmonies by Franz Liszt. Between the sheer finger-bending virtuosity, emotionally-draining intensity, and epic length, each of the ten movements stands as its very own musical monolith. But when experienced all together, the cycle gains an almost mystical transcendence, a spiritual journey from the opening “Invocation,” the meditative glow of “The Blessing of God in Solitude,” the anguish of “Funeral,” and the quiet rapture of “Hymn of Love.” It’s a lot for one pianist to take on, and that’s why we’ve got two of ‘em: keyboard stars Adam Tendler and Jenny Lin, both bringing their unique talents and vision to their respective half of the piece.

The Short Story
Come join us on a higher plane, for ninety minutes of sheer, sublime wonder. And don’t worry, there’ll be a halftime break to catch your breath.

$80 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $85 for non-members

The Angel’s Share, a new series of opera and chamber music concerts, takes place in Green-Wood’s Catacombs. One of the oldest structures in the 478-acre National Historic Landmark Cemetery, the Catacombs were built in the 1850s and are normally closed to the public. The series takes its name from the distiller’s term for whiskey that evaporates while maturing in the barrel, thus going to the angels.

Each performance includes a pre-concert reception at sunset overlooking New York harbor and the Manhattan skyline.

PLEASE NOTE: Ticketholders must be 21 years or older.

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Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
2019-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-10 18:00 - 21:00
The Long Story
The Stabat Mater is a medieval poem that describes the suffering of Jesus’s mother Mary as she stands at the foot of the cross. Pergolesi’s setting of the text is among the most haunting and gut wrenching compositions ever put to paper. At one point, the piece asks us if it’s possible to watch someone else suffer so deeply, and not somehow share in their sorrow. It stands as one of the purest musical depictions of empathy, and a powerful reminder that – no matter what pain we may feel in the moment – we’re never truly alone in our sadness. Performed by the String Orchestra of Brooklyn, the program will also feature Barber’s wrenching Adagio for Strings, and Arvo Pärt’s slow-burning Fratres, and if that all wasn’t enough – the entire performance will feature wall-to-ceiling film projections up and down the catacombs.

The Short Story
This is profound, cathartic music, and we can think of no more powerful way to close Season 2 of The Angel’s Share than by offering an audio-visual experience unlike any other.

$80 for members of Green-Wood and BHS / $85 for non-members

The Angel’s Share, a new series of opera and chamber music concerts, takes place in Green-Wood’s Catacombs. One of the oldest structures in the 478-acre National Historic Landmark Cemetery, the Catacombs were built in the 1850s and are normally closed to the public. The series takes its name from the distiller’s term for whiskey that evaporates while maturing in the barrel, thus going to the angels.

Each performance includes a pre-concert reception at sunset overlooking New York harbor and the Manhattan skyline.

PLEASE NOTE: Ticketholders must be 21 years or older.

Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Mobile users: Please tap here to buy tickets.

Not a Member?
Click here for all of our membership levels and information.
Already a Member?
Click the “Enter promotional code here (members, use your ID#)” link in the bottom right corner of the ticket box and enter your ID number to apply your ticket discount. Please note that the Senior, Individual and Student membership levels are limited to only one Member Ticket per event (for additional tickets, please purchase at the regular price).
Questions?
Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.

5 x 10 @ The Catacombs
2020-03-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2020-03-21 18:30 - 21:30, 2020-03-28 18:30 - 21:30
5 x 10 @ The Catacombs, is a program founded by artist Mckendree Key and hosted by different artists focusing on various topics. This special edition of 5 x 10 will present three intimate gatherings in the Catacombs of Green-Wood, bringing strangers together in an artist-led discussion about death, dying, and the hereafter. Food and drinks will be served.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Presented as part of Death Becomes Her an exhibition on view at BRIC, and co-curated by Green-Wood.

$60/$55 members

Spiritualists & Suffragettes
2020-04-04 11:00 - 13:00
Discover the connection between nineteenth-century Spiritualism and the Women’s Rights Movement in New York’s foremost Victorian-era cemetery, Green-Wood. With a focus on the evolution and legacy of Spiritualism, this trolley tour explores the era’s obsession with communing with the dead and explores how this spiritual curiosity operated hand in hand with the push for women’s equality. This tour is led by Andrea Janes, owner and founder of Boroughs of the Dead.

$25 / $20 for members

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley, however attendees may stay seated in the trolley if they wish. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.

Location: Check-in takes place at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Look for signage.

Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Green-Wood members can buy tickets to all public programs before the general public. Please enter the member password below. Tickets to this event for nonmembers will go on sale shortly. Click here to become a member and buy tickets now.

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Eternal Menagerie
2020-04-18 11:00 - 13:00
Discover Green-Wood’s furry and feathered permanent residents! As religious motifs or cryptic symbols, animals are prominently featured on many of the Cemetery’s grand Victorian monuments and mausoleums. Learn their significance and visit the graves of the few animals that are buried alongside their owners at Green-Wood, including such pets as Little Dace, Trilby, and Rex; and a horse that served in the Union Army cavalry.

$25 / $20 for members

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley, however attendees may stay seated in the trolley if they wish. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.

Location: Check-in takes place at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Look for signage.

Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

Green-Wood members can click the Eventbrite button here and enter the member password to buy tickets to programs before the general public. Tickets to this event for nonmembers will go on sale shortly. Click here to become a member and buy tickets now.

Memorial Day Concert
2020-05-25 14:30 - 17:00
It’s a New York City favorite, now in its twenty-second year! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free early summer performance. The concert honoring veterans features The New York City Symphonic Band at Third Street, led by music director Paul Corn, and is hosted by guest conductor Brian P. Worsdale. You’ll enjoy the musical works of Green-Wood’s permanent residents Fred Ebb, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Leonard Bernstein, and others.

The concert is free, but RSVPs are recommended. We encourage you to make an optional donation with your reservation to help Green-Wood continue to offer these events free of charge.

Location: The Gothic Arch, near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

Discover Green-Wood: Battle Hill to Basquiat
2020-08-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-08-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and most popular 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 the Battle of Brooklyn, hear the heartbreaking tale of the Roosevelt family, visit the grave of one of America’s greatest artists, and much more.

Please note: This trolley tour will involve briefly walking on uneven terrain and climbing steps. Comfortable footwear is suggested.Location: Check-in takes place in the meadow at the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street. Look for signage.Seating is limited. Trolley tours routinely sell out. We strongly suggest that you reserve tickets in advance to ensure a spot for your preferred day!

$25 / $20 for members

Green-Wood trolley tours are fully accessible and ADA compliant. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aids on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call (718) 210-3080, ext. 1. Please note that portions of the tour take place outside the trolley, however attendees may stay seated in the trolley if they wish. Please contact the Historic Fund for more information.

Trolley tours are run rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions as determined by Green-Wood. Click here for our inclement weather policy.

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Click the “Enter Promotional Code” link under the date in the ticket box to enter your ID number and apply your discount.

Questions?

Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions.
