Chinatown
True or False: NYC Chinatown is the largest in the U.S.
True
What famous Mexican painter has an exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum?
Frida Kahlo
Where were theaters located in New York before Times Square?
Union Square, Madison Square Garden
How many parks are in NYC?
1,700
Why is Grand Central a Terminal and not a Station?
Because trains all start or end there, they don’t pass through
Chinatown is located next to what other popular location we’ve talked about?
Little Italy
What sport started its season this month?
Baseball
Name 3 Shows that are currently on Broadway.
Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Mean Girls, etc.
How much does it cost to take a fitness class in the NYC parks if you're 15?
Nothing. It's free if you're 17 and under.
How many people pass through Grand Central a day?
750,000
What was Canal Street before it became a street?
A Canal
Where can you see Cherry Blossoms later this month in Brooklyn?
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden
What show premiered on Broadway in 2015 that sparked the conversation on diversity in theater?
Hamilton
Who maintains NYC parks?
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
What is wrong with the mural on the ceiling of grand central?
It is painted upside down
What is the Chinese Exclusion Act?
The act attempted to stop immigrants from coming into the U.S. for work.
Which building in Manhattan is used as Stark Tower in the Avenger's?
a) The Chrysler Building
b) Met-Life Building
c) Empire State Building
Met-Life Building
Which is one way you can get tickets to shows without always having to pay the huge price?
a) Broadway Roulette
b) Student Discounts
c) Lottery System
d) All of the above
Which park was number one on the Best NYC Parks list?
a) Central Park
b) Bryant Park
c) Prospect Park
Where does the name “Sunset Park” come from?
The views from the park.
Can you name 6 of the animals in the Chinese Zodiac?
Double Points: Can you name all 12?
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
What attraction opened in Hudson Yards?
The Vessel
What happened in the U.S. in 1929 that caused Theater’s to shut down?
The Great Depression
What are the three guiding principles of NYC Parks?
Increase green, improve recreational and fitness opportunities, use parks as a vehicle for community and economic development
Which came first, Sunset Park the park or Sunset Park the neighborhood?
The park (1905), the neighborhood didn’t have that name until the 1960’s.