Events Calendar
Gotham Chamber Opera: La hija de Rappaccini
Monday, June 17, and Monday, June 24, 2013 | 7 p.m.
This special performance of La hija de Rappaccini (Rappaccini’s Daughter) by Gotham Chamber Opera takes place outdoors on Cherry Esplanade. Advance tickets are required.
Exhibits
Locally Sourced: Rare Plants, Rare Places
April 22–September 22, 2013
This exhibits celebrates the opening of the Native Flora Garden with photographs of beautiful and rare native plants by Uli Lorimer, curator of BBG’s Native Flora Garden.
Tree House Installation
Oak Circle
Tree house architect Roderick Romero created a new, site-specific installation using wood from trees felled by Hurricane Sandy.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Hours
For BBG Members: Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, May 29–Wednesday, September 4 | 6–8:30 p.m.
On these special summer evenings, BBG remains open an extra two and a half hours for members only! Enjoy a twilight stroll and dine al fresco at the Café.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Tour
Seasonal Highlights Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | Meet at the corner of Cherry Walk adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Free guided tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; no registration necessary. (Custom group tours are available for a fee; call 718-623-7220 or visit the group tours page for information.)
Monday, June 24, 2013
Gotham Chamber Opera: La hija de Rappaccini
Monday, June 17, and Monday, June 24, 2013 | 7 p.m.
This special performance of La hija de Rappaccini (Rappaccini’s Daughter) by Gotham Chamber Opera takes place outdoors on Cherry Esplanade. Advance tickets are required.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Tour
Hot at BBG: Summer Guided Tour
Begins June 19
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Discover what’s new at BBG, including our latest interactive art installation and the recently expanded Native Flora Garden.
Discovery Workshop
Wild Side Discovery Walkabout for Tweens
Wednesdays, June 26, July 17 | 5 p.m.
Saturdays, July 13, July 20 | 11 a.m.
Preregistration required
Tweens can leave the grown-ups behind and go on a plant adventure through the Native Flora Garden and its brand-new bog and meadow.
Hours
For BBG Members: Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesday, May 29–Wednesday, September 4 | 6–8:30 p.m.
On these special summer evenings, BBG remains open an extra two and a half hours for members only! Enjoy a twilight stroll and dine al fresco at the Café.
