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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 28, 2015?

49 free events take place on Tuesday, July 28 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 28 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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49 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, July 28, 2015

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Classes for all ages and experience levels. Park Tai Chi is provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Jeremy Hubbell. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Tuesday Tai Chi


Join neighbors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society for an introductory class. Tai Chi movements are believed to help calm the emotions, focus the mind, and strengthen the immune system. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to discover a new discipline and feel better in a natural, open-air space. Beginners welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

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


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
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). It's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Park Yoga


Perfect your downward dog under the trees and on the lush lawn at the 12th season of outdoor yoga classes, presented by Athleta with instructors curated by Yoga Journal and media support from Flavorpill. Mats are provided by Athleta - no need to bring your own.
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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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Workshop | Google Hangouts Workshop


Learn all about Video Chatting via Google Hangouts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Meditation Class in the Park


Meditate in the heart of the big city with Ziva Meditation. Reduce your level of stress, perform at the top of your game more consistently, improve the quality of your sleep, and do less and accomplish more with this free weekly class. No registration required; all levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star


At the top of the island sits a fortification that has seen nearly as many uses as it has years of completion. From war fort to music school to housing Confederate prisoners of war, to family housing, Fort Jay is the real star of the show. They say that because from the air, it is shaped like a star. This is a 30-minute tour. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Castle Williams, the centerpiece of the system of fortifications designed to guard New York City just prior to the War of 1812, has long been off-limits to the public. After an extensive rehabilitation project in 2011, the National Park Service opened the Castle's to the general public for the first time in the fort's 200-year history. Tours of the Castle take visitors through all three levels and the roof. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Visitors are advised that tours require climbing three flights of stairs. The Castle's upper floors are not handicap-accessible. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Hamlet


Facilitated by Max Gladstone. Stop by and pick up a free advanced copy of your book club choice while supply lasts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Global Standards with The Juilliard School Jazz Division


Put a little swing in your summer with the students and alumni of The Juilliard School Jazz division! Celebrate the giants of jazz with the upbeat tunes of the Great American Song Book and other cool jazz standards. The Jeremy Noller Trio reimagines selections from the American Popular Songbook. Infused with rhythms from South America, The Caribbean, and West Africa, the trio offers a fresh take on classic jazz standards. Jeremy Noller – Cajon, Percussion; Michael Thomas – Alto Sax; Luke Sellick – Bass
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Pianist Roy Eaton: Played Carnegie in '37


Roy Eaton has a most impressive career. His first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937, and he won the first ever Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award in 1950. His latest album I Play for Peace on RHAHM was released on 11/11/11. Other current albums include: Joplin Rags on Sony Classical; Keyboard Classics for Children on Summit; 24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin, Gershwin; Still on Summit; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer, Big City Fishing offers a free program, to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Knitting in the Park


Free beginner classes presented by Knitty City. Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Getting More Out of Google


Come and explore the depths of Google. Discover some of the amazing new features Google is offering.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Hike | Hike Through History Tour


The tour for those that want it all. The most comprehensive program takes you to early every highlight in the historic district. No tickets or reservations required. Be prepared to walk 1.5 miles over 90 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
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3:30 pm
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Film | John Requa and Glenn Ficarra's Focus (2015): Grifting the Grifter


Cast: Will Smith, Rodrigo Santoro, Margot Robbie. In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop. 105 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Scrabble Game Social


Join weekly Game Socials to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. On Tuesdays, they play the classic word game Scrabble.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Indie Sounds: David Wax Museum / Dan Mills


David Wax and Suz Slezak front the David Wax Museum, and together with their band they fuse traditional Mexican folk with indie rock and American roots to create a Mexo-Americana aesthetic. Folk singer-songwriter Dan Mills fronts a five piece band based out of Brooklyn. Mills portrayed country-guitar legend Carl Perkins in the Broadway cast of Million Dollar Quarter, and his song "Best I Could" got him nominated for Sirius XM Coffeehouse's “Singer/Songwriter Discovery of the year”.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Film | Bobby and Peter Farrelly's Dumb and Dumber To (2014): Idiots Retread


Stars: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle. Twenty years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption. 109 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Live Within Your Means: The ABCs of Budgeting


Life in the city is expensive, and it can be hard to make ends meet. Sara Cass, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses what a budget is and how to you put one together. Get tips on how to live within a budget and make it balance. Sara Cass has worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for 30 years. She has worked primarily in the Financial Institution Supervision Group and was a bank examiner for many years.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | New York Euripides Summer Festival 2015: Hecuba


Hecuba, a former queen, is now a slave who must take justice in her own hands in revenge for the killing of her son. The story is a brilliant account of the unknown destiny of every human being, an examination of life's uncertainty, the aftermath of war, and how dreams can turn into nightmares. This production by American Thymele Theatreis is presented fully staged without intermission.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Other | Playlist: A Cutting-Edge Public Arcade


Highlighting the weird and wonderful in new interactive experiences, videogame arts and culture company Kill Screen presents a new monthly, curated public arcade. With music from GODMODE, the free two-hour event offers an opportunity to explore the cutting edge of digital play. They'll have a bunch of devices setup on the lobby's grand center table, hosts to explain the games, and welcome all to engage in some after-work playtime.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Korean Film: Yim Pil-sung’s Scarlet Innocence (2014)


A college professor abandons his young student lover after a torrid affair. Eight years later, as he is losing his eyesight, the professor befriends a young neighbor who turns out to be Deokee, who has returned and is hell-bent on revenge. 112 min. In Korean with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Lolë/FITiST Meetup


Lolë and FITiST bring you a summer of movement and well-being. A wide range of classes are offered, but space is limited to 75 people per class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Yoga Class


Take your yoga practice outside and be inspired by stunning views. Participants should bring their own towels and mats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Park Circuit Workout


Reach your fitness goals in the world’s most beautiful outdoor gym! Get fit with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park’s best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. A variety of in-Park classes will help you to maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. Age 18 years and older.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


Join instructor Melissa Ricci from Base Fitness for a flowing, multi-level pilates mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Park Walk | Public Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Free 75-minute long tours led by docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Dancing | Sunset Salsa with Talia


Things heat up when the sun goes down. Every Tuesday night has Salsa dancing with some of NYC’s best DJ’s. Beginner Salsa dance lessons from 6:30-7:15, DJ’s start the party at 7:15pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | 4 Debut Novelists Read


Celebrating four of the most acclaimed debut novelists of the year: Angela Flournoy (The Turner House), Rebecca Dinerstein (The Sunlit Night), Julia Pierpont (Among The Ten Thousand Things), and Caroline Zancan (Local Girls). Hosted by Tumblr's Rachel Fershleiser.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Talk | Director Damon Gameau discusses his upcoming movie That Sugar Film


Join actor and director Damon Gameau for a discussion and Q+A. The entertaining and informative documentary captures Gameau’s quest to discover the truth about sugar and its effect on our health. His experiment — eating only “healthy” foods that are actually loaded with hidden sugar — reveals some startling truths.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


This introductory meditation class was featured in New York Magazine’s top picks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Jeff Hobbs reads from his book The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League


The heartbreaking story written by Jeff Hobbs about his former roommate trying to fit into disparate spheres of his existence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Oscar-Nominated Belgian Film: Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne's Two Days, One Night (2014)


On the verge of losing her job, Sandra comes up with a last-ditch strategy: get her workmates to give up their bonuses so that she can stay on. With one weekend to make it work, Sandra and her husband take her crusade for sympathy all over town. 95 min. Discussion led by Anne Stribling.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Theater in the Park: Shakespeare's Measure for Measure


New york Classical Theatre presents this outdoor production of Shakespeare's timeless comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Waterfront Workout: Pilates


These Pilates mat classes with the Fitness Guru will teach you to properly activate the muscles of your abdomen and back to create an incredible amount of stability in your torso.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Word for Word Poetry


Featuring the poets of Sibling Rivalry Press: Jane Summer, Ralph Hamilton, Robert Siek, Priscilla Atkins
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7:00 pm
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Tour | Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour


New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare in the Park: Cymbeline with Tony Award nominee Lily Rabe


Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (KING LEAR, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, PROOF) directs the Shakespearean fairy tale CYMBELINE, featuring Tony nominee Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater. In the Shakespearean fairytale CYMBELINE, Princess Imogen’s fidelity is put to the royal test when her disapproving father banishes her soul mate. Cross-dressing girls and cross-dressing boys, poisons and swordfights and dastardly villains all take the stage in this enchanting romp about the conquering power of love.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Steve Roggenbuck, Poet and Video Artist


Steve Roggenbuck's work explores the new forms that literature and humor can take on the internet. His work has been covered by the New York Times, Gawker, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, NPR, The Fader, and The New Yorker. His videos were included in the New Museum’s 2015 Triennial. He has published six collections of writing, and he is the founder of Boost House, a small press and co-op house currently located in Tucson, Arizona.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee's Oscar Winner Frozen (2013): Disney Blockbuster


Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff. When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice, cursing her home in infinite winter, her sister Anna teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition. 102 min. Free popcorn and sno-cones, while they last.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


You don't have to leave New York City to see the stars. Gaze at the stars, planets, and moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association, and chat with the experts about the sights you see.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Play | Drama with Broadway Actors

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Play | A Play with Tony Nominated Director

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