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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 25, 2014?

55 free events take place on Friday, July 25 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 25 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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55 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 25, 2014

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Concert | Kings of Leon, Alt Rockers


The Nashville-based rock band broke through in 2008 with the hit "Use Somebody." Their new album is Mechanical Bull. 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 | OneRepublic, Pop Rockers


The quintet from Colorado Springs has had three successful CDs, including Native, which contains their smash single "Counting Stars." Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
Free

Concert | Twisted Sister, 80s Hard Rockers


Twisted Sister had one hit in the 80s, "We're Not Gonna Take It," before they called it kaput. Now they've reformed.
   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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Other | Daniel Canogar's Storming Times Square, a Public Intervention and Video Filming


Using methods of public intervention and video installation, Storming Times Square is born from a desire to have viewers project themselves, literally and metaphorically, onto their immediate environments. The video display content will be the result of a public-participation performance. In the first phase of the project (July 24-27, 2014) the local Times Square community, distinguished New-yorkers and neighborhood pedestrians will be invited to crawl over a green-screen surface while being captured by an overhead video camera. The result is a dynamic video animation with both realistic and abstract forms that will be screened for Midnight Moment in Times Square (September 1-30, 2014).
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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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10:00 am
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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends. All players welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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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Concert | Lunchtime Listen with Geo Wyeth


Enjoy the sounds of multi-instrumental singer/songwriter Geo Wyeth on the waterfront. Bring a bag of yummies and eat lunch while drinking in the reverberations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibit Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Join a 45-minute docent-led tour of the ABC of It exhibition. Start times: 12:30pm, 2:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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: Dona Carter


Pianist, composer, music educator, and mentor to students of all ages, Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles - large and small - composing and arranging many original pieces. Recent performances with her band include Cleopatra's Needle, the Hartford/Bushnell concert series and the CUNY Graduate Center.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | George Clooney's The Monuments Men (2014): Saviors of Art


With George Clooney, John Goodman, Matt Damon. An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners. 118 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Ron Howard's The Missing (2003): Family Drama in the Wild West


Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Cate Blanchett, Evan Rachel Wood. In 1885 New Mexico, a frontier medicine woman forms an uneasy alliance with her estranged father when her daughter is kidnapped by an Apache brujo. 137 minutes
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Investing! What Your Money Can Do for You


This class is designed to help investors focus on their goals, to recognize the potential risks and rewards of different investments, to teach some basic information about different asset types, and to help match individual goals to investment choices. Also, review useful information sources.
   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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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Film | Thornton Freeland's Oscar Nominee Flying Down to Rio (1933): Fred and Ginger's First Pairing


With Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Delores Del Rio. This film, containing the first of many Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers partnerships, concerns a troupe of entertainers stranded in Rio. 89 Minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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 | Photo Editing for Beginners Workshop


This class will explore the editing of photos using Microsoft Paint. Please bring a flash drive or SD card with pictures to be edited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Other | Daniel Canogar's Storming Times Square, a Public Intervention and Video Filming


Using methods of public intervention and video installation, Storming Times Square is born from a desire to have viewers project themselves, literally and metaphorically, onto their immediate environments. The video display content will be the result of a public-participation performance. In the first phase of the project (July 24-27, 2014) the local Times Square community, distinguished New-yorkers and neighborhood pedestrians will be invited to crawl over a green-screen surface while being captured by an overhead video camera. The result is a dynamic video animation with both realistic and abstract forms that will be screened for Midnight Moment in Times Square (September 1-30, 2014).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

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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Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors


Open to everyone. All skills levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | 3 Folk Music Acts


5:30 Greg Cornell - Classic country 6:05 Michael Wagner - Dark songs with guitar and ukulele fireworks 6:40 Sarah Clanton Schaffer - Hair tossin' cellist
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Signing | Artist Talk: Benigna Chilla


The artist discusses her exhibition Transmutations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | New Music in the Park: Diane Moser Quintet / The Guidonian Hand


Diane Moser Quintet Blurring the distinctions between kinetic-energy and more lyrical propulsion of music, sublime jazz pianist Diane Moser has brought together close collaborators and guest composers to explore new works for small ensemble. Featured is Moser’s Music For the Last Flower, inspired by James Thurber’s book written in 1939 as a protest to the invasion of Poland. The Guidonian Hand Acclaimed by the New York Times for their “expertly played” performances displaying “meaty lower brass textures”, America’s leading modern trombone collective is passionate about creating original experiences and juxtaposing art music of the past with modern works. Commission: Scry by composer Mary-Ellen Childs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Talk | Do Not Sell at an Any Price: A Library Listening Party with Amanda Petrusich


To celebrate the release of her new book Do Not Sell at Any Price - The Wild, Obsessive Hunt for the World's Rarest 78rpm Records, author Amanda Petrusich hosts a listening party featuring the playback of real 78 records. Petrusich shares stories from junk-shops, attics, and libraries, where soulful music addicts hunt for often one-of-a-kind records. She'll be joined in conversation by music researcher, record producer, and writer Ian Nagoski. Come hear classic American blues and folk recordings as they were originally meant to be heard, on real 78s.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | New York Shorts


No city in the world produces more independent films than New York City, with more films being made each year. This short film program showcases the energetic diversity of work being produced here in the capital of the indie film world including Luke Meyer’s short documentary, Unlocking the Truth. SCHEDULE 6:30PM: Doors 7:30PM: Performance 8:45PM: Screening 10:15PM: Filmmaker
   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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Workshop | Sunset Jam on the Hudson


Join a drumming circle led by master drummers. Instruments provided, or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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
Free

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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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 Chuck Braman Jazz Band


Friday nights mean great local music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Torres, Brooklyn Indie Rocker


TORRES is Mackenzie Scott of Brooklyn (via Nashville, TN via Macon, GA). In January of 2013, TORRES' debut self-titled album was released to much critical acclaim earning an 8.1 rating on Pitchfork, who later went on to declare the album to be one of "year's most worthy records that you may have missed."
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Film | South African Documentary: Lee Hirsch's Amandla: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002)


A rare screening of an extraordinary documentary featuring Miriam Makeba, Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela, and many others that examines the role music played in the forging of the modern nation of South Africa. The film takes its name from the Zulu and Xhosa word for “power.” The composer NEO MUYANGA has created an eclectic body of work and a carved out a unique career as one of South Africa’s most original musicians. Born in Soweto, he studied the madrigal tradition in Trieste, Italy, before forming the acoustic pop duo BLK Sonshine with Masauko Chipembere in the 1990s. His set here will include his score to South African artist WILLIAM KENTRIDGE’s short film Second-hand Reading (2013), performed live with projection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Park Production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet


Presented by Pulse Theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Shakespeare's King Lear, with Tony and Emmy Winner John Lithgow


Revenge, rage, grief and delusion thunder as John Lithgow takes the stage as one of theater’s great tragic heroes. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan directs Shakespeare’s classic drama about a King who loses everything—including his mind—when he disowns his favorite daughter, and finds himself betrayed in return.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Film | Ivan Reitman's Ghostbusters II (1989): Slimy Sequel


Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver. The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. 108 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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