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Governors Island OiR Open House

  • Governers Island OiR - Colonels Row 405B Governors Island New York, NY USA (map)

MONTHLY THEME: Filipinx American History Month / Edible Tales

We are planting seeds for a new season as we embark on our upcoming tour of Edible Tales, DU invites you to come to Governors Island to experience immersive installations, works in progress, and hands-on workshops. Supported by the NEFA National Project Creation and Touring Grant, Edible Tales will engage with communities in the Tri-State area, Hawai`i and California to explore community-centered research and performance about cultural heritage, social justice and environmental sustainability. We are also welcoming Saung Budaya, who will be exploring the theme of Harvest festival, examining how different regions celebrate their harvest/Hunting seasons through dance and music.


✨Basket Making Workshop w/ Saung Budaya - Oct 18, 2pm-3pm

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✨Performance w/ Saung Budaya - Oct 18, 3:30pm-4pm

✨Natural Dyes Workshop w/ Paula Walters Parker- Oct 18, 12pm-3pm

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Featuring work from Likha Art Gallery


Other artists in gallery:

Claire Unabia

Matthew James

Genevieve Martinez




Location: Colonels Row 405B, Governors Island NYC

Plan Your Trip

Governors Island is accessible by ferry daily year-round.

  • From Manhattan: Ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island run daily from the Battery Maritime Building, located at 10 South Street in Lower Manhattan. Scroll down for schedules and click the green "Purchase tickets" button to purchase tickets.

  • From Brooklyn: Seasonal ferries operated by the Trust for Governors Island run Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday Mondays from May 24 to September 14, 2025, from two Brooklyn locations: Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Red Hook/Atlantic Basin. Scroll down for schedules and click the green "Purchase tickets" button to purchase tickets.

Schedule & Tickets