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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 11, 2014?

51 free events take place on Friday, July 11 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out July 11 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of July . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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51 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 11, 2014

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free events nyc The Monaco Boys Choir
free events nyc Classical Theater of Harlem performs Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
free events nyc The New York Philharmonic performs Richard Strauss, Tchiakovsky and Smetena
free events nyc Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud's Oscar-Nominated Despicable Me 2 (2013): Blockbuster Sequel
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Concert | Fifth Harmony, All-Girl Pop Group


The group consists of members Ally Brooke Hernandez, Normani Hamilton, Dinah Jane Hansen, Camila Cabello, and Lauren Jauregui. They have yet to release a CD. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Keith Urban, Country Crooner


The New Zealand-born singer-songwriter has been around since the late 1990s with hits like "Kiss a Girl," "Little Bit of Everything" and "We Were Us." His latest album is Fuse. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Crunch Fitness


The Crunch Gym will be holding FREE fitness classes. Schedule: Mondays: Yoga, Sunrise Salutations Tuesdays: Breakfast Bootcamp w/ Personal Trainers Wednesdays: Wellness Wednesday with a Yoga/Pilate’s fusion Thursdays: Throwback Thursdays w/ Retro-Robics Fridays: Zumba or Dance classes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Scott McCreery, Country Singer


McCreery won the tenth season of American Idol on May 25, 2011. His debut studio album, Clear as Day, was released in October 2011 and was certified platinum in the United States.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi Workshop


Increase physical balance, strength, and mental focus. Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with expert Alex Hing. No experience is necessary! Hing has practiced martial arts for over 30 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with Tai Chi grand master William C. C. Chen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


City Hall Park, Broadway, New York, NY, United States (map) DescriptionFree Tours by Foot is partnering with Visit New York Tours in offering a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
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10:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams


Get some history in the round at the best-preserved circular fortification in the nation. Fantastic views available from the roof. Tours of the roof every half hour, 11 AM till 5 PM. About 30 minutes. Tickets are available one hour before each tour begins, and may be picked up inside the Castle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | North Woods Tour


View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the "Manhattan Adirondacks." Route involves many hills and stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Russ Kassoff


Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes and private parties. In 2014 he continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno as well as the incredible Louise Pitre. Currently he's working on producing/music directing a wonderful recording project for AnythingGoesRadio.com host and executive producer - Lise Avery's CD debut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
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1:00 pm
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Film | George Roy Hill's The Little Drummer Girl (1984): Le Carré Adaptation


Cast: Diane Keaton, Yorgo Voyagis, Klaus Kinski. A female double agent works between the Palestinians and the Israelis. 130 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Visit the Arsenal District


About 30 minutes. Did you know that for decades, Governors Island housed not one, but two military bases? Explore Governors Island's very own "heat-packing district" where the US Army managed munitions and arms during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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1:00 pm
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Lecture | Jean Jaures and the Emergence of Social Democracy


During the middle half of the twentieth century, parties of the democratic Left built comprehensive welfare states, expanded collective bargaining, and established economic rules favoring equality and stability, all in the context of representative democracy and a market economy — a political model that came to be called social democracy. But a generation earlier, before social democrats had the power to govern, they built a movement with a distinctive and creative way of thinking about and approaching politics. Focusing on the life and work of the French writer and politician Jean Jaurès, this presentation will trace the emergence of social democracy during the years around 1900, showing how the new politics of social reform gradually differentiated itself from the revolutionary socialism and liberal republicanism of the nineteenth century. Although fondly remembered in France—where the centenary of his assassination is being observed as 2014 année Jaurès—Jaurès is little-known elsewhere. However, in his time he was among the most prominent and influential exponents of the new reformism, and his call for an “awkward politics” that accepts its own imperfection resonates today. Speaker Geoffrey Kurtz is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY, and is the author of Jean Jaurès: The Inner Life of Social Democracy, forthcoming in August 2014.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Workshop | Friday Chess


Open to all players and skill levels from beginner to expert - anyone who wants to play.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | George Clooney's The Monuments Men (2014): Saviors of Art


Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray. The incredible true story of the seven art historians and museum curators who went behind enemy lines during World War II on a mission to recover some of the world's greatest works of art. 112 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Hike through History


About 90 minutes. See the whole history of the island in one go. Our most comprehensive program takes you to nearly every highlight in the historic district. Visitors should be prepared to stand for a full 90 minutes and walk a distance of about 1.5 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Monaco Boys Choir


A perennial favorite on the European choral concert circuit, the Monaco Boys Choir is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The award-winning troupe was founded in 1974 by Prince Rainier III to showcase the Principality’s historic association with culture and the performing arts. It is a part of the Monaco Cathedral Choir and is composed of talented children from ages eight to 18, who have passed rigorous examinations to be admitted into the prestigious ensemble. The musical repertoire – directed by Pierre Debat – includes sacred musical works by Charpentier, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Fauré and Franck; French and Monégasque folk songs; English-language songs such as “My Love is a Red, Red Rose” and “Joshua” and patriotic American songs “God Bless America”, “America The Beautiful” and “The Star Spangled Banner”.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Tour | Beachfront No More: Colonels' Row


About 30 minutes. Get to know the island's "dividing line" where officers meet enlisted men, natural turf meets artificial soil, and old meets new.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Adult Volleyball Clinic


Brush up on your skills with coaching and tips from the experts at Metro Beach Sports. You’ll spruce up your game with advanced techniques including serving, setting, spiking, passing and ball control, and diving and rolling drills.
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Party Game Social


Join and meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. The Party Game Social is perfect for large groups and individuals looking to meet other players. With Apples to Apples, Taboo, Scattergories and Menu Mash-Up, these games are sure to get the fun started. Drop in anytime, as many party games allow for late additions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors


Open to everyone. All skills levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | ISE NY Art Search 2013 Award Winners Exhibition


Artists: Isa Ho, Yutaka Kamiyama, Tomoo Nitta, Shu Ohno, Manju Shandler, Mayu Shiomi.
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
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6:00 pm
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Concert | New Music in the Park: World Time Zone / Sybarite5


World Time Zone The all-star group plays a mix of straight-ahead jazz with a cool bluster and far-reaching curiosity, influenced by soul, funk, R&B, and folk, and featuring Michael Blake’s commissioned work Contrasts In Individualism, an homage to the legacies of saxophonists Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Sybarite5 With dynamic performances and influences from Radiohead to Mozart, the award winning string ensemble is turning heads throughout the music world, engaging the senses and redefining the rules of chamber music across the US. Commission: Revolve by composer Andy Akiho.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Park Walk | The High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Oscar Wilde's Classic Comedy The Importance of Being Earnest


Hudson Warehouse presents their outdoor production of Wilde's viciously funny satire of late Victorian London mores. Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Jam on the Hudson


Join a drumming circle led by master drummers. Instruments provided, or bring your own.
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Theater | Classical Theater of Harlem performs Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet


Preceded by a Jazzmobile concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Workshop | Hip-Hop Dance Aerobics


This Dodge YMCA class gets your heart pumping with Hip-Hop music and hot step-by-step dance moves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Indie Rock: Protomartyr / Alvvays


Protomartyr's economical rock elicits comparisons to possible antecedents like Pere Ubu or The Fall as well as local contemporaries like Frustrations or Tyvek (whose frontman Kevin Boyer played bass in an early iteration of Protomartyr). Singer Joe Casey's dry declarative snarl serves as a reliable anchor, granting his bandmates - guitarist Greg Ahee, drummer Alex Leonard and bassist Scott Davidson - the opportunity to explore textures and reinforce the rhythm section. Reverb-drenched and bittersweet, Alvvays' music is sun-splashed and twilit, precise and overgrown, a gorgeous glittering fuzz-pop from the city of Toronto. Two women and three men, a crate of C86 tapes, a love of hooks and jangle, wistful shimmer, the sort of road-trips where the whole world seems sunglass-tinted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


The annual Summer Reading Edition will feature the writing and storytelling talents of alt-folk singer-songwriter Jessica Delfino, ("Good Morning America"), author/blogger Thomas Pryor ("This American Life"), actor/podcaster Sharon Spell (The Moth, Upright Citizens Brigade) and some surprises.
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Opening Reception | Paintings: Taylor Marzden Cohen's Spirit of Emptiness


This emerging NYC artist will be present for the opening of his first solo show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's As You Like It: An Outdoor Performance


New York Classical Theatre creates and reinvigorates audiences for the theatre by presenting free and accessible productions of popular classics and forgotten masterpieces in non-traditional public spaces throughout New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | The Baby Soda Jazz Band


Friday nights mean great local music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Vote, It Ain’t Illegal Yet!: Film, Music, Spoken Word


Vote, It Ain't Illegal Yet! honors the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts of 1964 and 1965 with a moving and exciting combination of film, music, and spoken word. Directed by author/filmmaker/journalist and longtime Fort Greene resident Nelson George, it includes contributions by BURNING SPEAR, VERNON REID, MAYA AZUCENA, ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH, CARL HANCOCK RUX, ROSARIO DAWSON, RAMYA RAMANA, and many more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Theater | The Drilling Company presents Shakespeare's Twelfth Night


The production is an homage to the Parking Lot, which is the Lower East Side's most famous Shakespeare venue and has been covered by media throughout the world for its uniqueness. Twelfth Night, one of the last and most bitter-sweet of Shakespeare's comedies, is a play filled with deeply flawed, richly drawn and memorable characters, replete with mismatched lovers, love unrequited and love finally satisfied.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | The New York Philharmonic performs Richard Strauss, Tchiakovsky and Smetena


Program: Richard Strauss’s Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks Smetana’s Vyšehrad from Má v last Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy Alan Gilbert conducts. Fireworks by Bay Fireworks will follow the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Screening | Broken Hearted: Twisted Romantic Short Films


Whether you long to fly south with your friends, wed a bizarro serial killer, or discover the formula for the 3rd dimension, they all take time and a toll on your soul. Luckily, they’ve covered the emotional bases and have set a path to mend that broken heart and place a smile on your face with this series of fantastic shorts. 8:00PM: Doors Open 8:30PM: The Emotional Arcade 9:00PM: Films Begin
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Film | French Film Outdoors: Emmanuel Carrère's The Moustache (2005)


Marc is sitting in his bath one morning and asks his wife, "How would you feel if I shaved off my mustache?" She doesn't think it's a great idea, for the 15 years they've been married, she's never known him without it. He shaves it off anyway, but when he sees his wife, she doesn't notice, neither do their friends at dinner that night, neither do his co-workers. Marc finally flips out, shouts at everyone, tells them he's tired of their little joke, and what do they really think. His wife and co-workers are appalled, what is he talking about, he's never had a mustache. In fact, he's imagining other things as well, or is he? 87 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Workshop | Journey to the Stars


The Amateur Astronomers Association of NY will guide your eyes across the sky as you discover the wonders of the universe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Film | Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud's Oscar-Nominated Despicable Me 2 (2013): Blockbuster Sequel


Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt. Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. 98 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
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