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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 11, 2016?

46 free events take place on Monday, 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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46 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, July 11, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Leslie Odom Jr., Tony- and Grammy-winning star of Hamilton, performs from his new CD
free events nyc Charles Walters' Summer Stock (1950): Just Dancing Through
free events nyc Metropolitan Opera Recital
free events nyc Midtown Manhattan Night Tour
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Workshop | Outdoor Fitness Class


Join Nancy Bruning, certified fitness trainer and creator of the park's Green Gym Program. Learn how to put together jogging or brisk walking and stair climbing with a variety of exercises using park features such as benches and lamp posts to work every muscle group and provide bursts of cardio, plus strength training and healthful stretching. The workout can be modified to suit any/all levels of fitness, strength and flexibility.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Central Park All-in-One Tour


It is easy to forget that you are in a crowded city while walking through this spectacular park. The original plan for the City of New York, laid out by the City Commissioners in 1811 did not include the park. But as the city grew rapidly in size, that changed. Takes place Mondays and Fridays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportuniti​es to sample tasty treats. This tour takes place every day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway. Tour takes place Mondays and Fridays.
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York 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, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park. Tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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. Takes takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Broadway Dance


Brooklyn resident James Martinelli’s Cardio Dance and Range of Movement workout offers improved strength and increased flexibility. Set to swinging show tunes, this class is appropriate for anyone who wants a safe, effective and fun workout. Sneakers are a must.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Williamsburg Street Art Tour


Street art is visual art created in public locations, usually unsanctioned artwork executed outside of the context of traditional art venues. The term gained popularity during the graffiti art boom of the early 1980s and continues to be applied to subsequent incarnations. Stencil graffiti, wheat pasted poster art or sticker art, and street installation or sculpture are common forms of modern street art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Film | Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016): a mashup of a classic tale and modern fiction


Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in nineteenth century England is faced with a new challenge, an army of undead zombies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Beginner Language Class - Japanese


Learn a new language in this standalone beginner classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
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Workshop | 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. The event is offered daily, except Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jeffrey J. Selingo reads from his book There Is Life After College


What Parents and Students Should Know About Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow. Guidance on ways to find the perfect job, after college and beyond.
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


With: Equally at home in the world of jazz and cabaret, singer/pianist Daryl Sherman is internationally acclaimed for a stellar 14-year run at the Waldorf-Astoria where she played Cole Porter’s Steinway. Sherman has performed at The Algonquin's Oak Room, being touted as “someone who fits the room like Derek Jeter fits the Yankees” (Village Voice).
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12:30 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. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Facebook for Business for Beginners


This class is intended for active users of Facebook in its social media capacity. You will learn about creating a Facebook page for your business/organization, posting, etiquette, editing/maintenance, marketing and usage statistics. Seating is limited and is on a first come, first seated basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Film | Daniel Mann's Oscar-Winning I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955): Starlet's Fall


Starring: Susan Hayward, Richard Conte, and Eddie Albert. Deprived of a normal childhood by her ambitious mother, Lillian Roth becomes a star of Broadway and Hollywood before she is twenty. It's all downhill after that. 117 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. Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 2pm, and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am.
   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. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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. Takes takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | The Welling Court Mural Project Tour


The Welling Court Mural Project has been a labor of love by many in support of street art and graffiti. Beginning with 40 murals the first year to over 130 in 2015, it is one of the best collections of street art and graffiti in the world. Spanning over 5 years of public work and over 130 murals, Welling Court is one of the best collections of contemporary street culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Adult Coloring


Coloring is a relaxing, stress-relieving way to balance life and work. Drop in and spend an hour with other adults, having fun and expressing your creativity. No experience necessary. You don’t even have to color within the lines. Choose your own coloring pages from a large collection of images printed from the internet. They provide markers, crayons or colored pencils. Every Monday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Mustery Mondays Book Group


Discuss The Widow by Fiona Barton.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Photoshop for Beginners


A two-hour crash course in the basics of using Photoshop. Topics covered include layers, fixing blemishes, combining images, and exporting images for a variety of uses.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing 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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5:00 pm
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Workshop | MS Excel 2011 for Mac for Beginners Workshop


Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2011 for Mac. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Park Walk | Art Tour: Wanderlust


From sculptures and murals to performances and videos, the High Line is filled with public art. Join High Line Art Assistant Curator Melanie Kress for an insider's view on High Line Art's current Wanderlust exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Film | Charles Walters' Summer Stock (1950): Just Dancing Through


Stars: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Eddie Bracken. A small-town farmer, down on her luck, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her ne'er-do-well sister. 108 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Tour | 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. The tour is every Monday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Kevin Willmott's Destination Planet Negro (2013): Kooky Comedy


Stars: Tosin Morohunfola, Danielle Cooper, Kevin Willmott. In 1939, African American leaders respond to Jim Crow segregation by building a rocket to colonize Mars. The three person crew blasts off, but time travel instead, arriving in present-day America revealing much about race today. 98 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Leslie Odom Jr., Tony- and Grammy-winning star of Hamilton, performs from his new CD


Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom, Jr. can currently be seen on Broadway starring as ‘Aaron Burr’ in the blockbuster hit musical Hamilton. He is a Grammy Award-winner as a principal soloist on Hamilton’s Original Broadway Cast Recording, which won the 2015 award for Best Musical Theater Album. Odom, Jr. made his Broadway debut at the age of 17 in Rent, before heading to Carnegie Mellon University’s prestigious School of Drama.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Story of forgiveness and letting go: surviving the Holocaust in the forests of Eastern Europe


Internationally recognized speaker and author Karen Kaplan will share the story of her father, Arie Kaplan, who survived the Holocaust in the forests of Eastern Europe. Her story is one of forgiveness and letting go of the legacy of bitterness and angst that has hovered over the Jewish community following centuries of anti- Semitism. The author will present her book in Germany, August 2016 at a physician’s conference titled: Refugees, Trauma and Reconciliation. Kaplan shares her story with the author Robin Hirsch, whose own experiences growing up in London in the shadow of the war set off a career of writing, acting, and teaching, including the publishing of his memoir, “Last Dance at the Hotel Kempinski.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
$10 (admission includes...

Dance Lesson | Family Drumming: West African Drum and Dance


Join this dance class. All are welcome to learn the traditional dances unique to West Africa. You can also bring your own drum and follow the guidance of the professional drumming teachers. African dances are largely participatory, with spectators being part of the performance. Get fit while becoming more musical. Every Monday, June 6-August 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Jay Nordlinger discusses his book Children of Monsters: An Inquiry into the Sons and Daughters of Dictators


This illustrated lecture surveys the progeny of dictators. Some were loyalists who admired their father. Some actually succeed as dictator. A few were critics, even defectors. What they have in common is the prison house of tainted privilege and the legacy of dubious deference.
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Heather Wolf reads from her book Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront


Celebrate the release of Wolf’s birding book, which is specific to the park. Listen to stories on how Wolf collected information for her book, plus discuss the summer birds you can find in your very own park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opera | Metropolitan Opera Recital


The Met’s Summer Recital Series returns for its fifth season, featuring talented young Met singers performing arias and duets from a variety of operas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Monday Night Reading Group: The Hundred-Year House


Discuss the book by Rebecca Makkai.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Story Time for Grown-Ups: 21st Century Stories


The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu When Jack was a boy, his mother used to create beautiful origami animals and bring them to life with a breath of magic. They were his best friends, until he realized he wanted to be an All-American boy and not a biracial one. Now a young man, Jack must confront his relationship with his Chinese mother through the paper menagerie. If a Book is Locked, There's Probably a Good Reason For That Don't You Think by Helen Oyeyemi Everyone wants to be friends with Eve. She’s cool, hip and oh so mysterious. But it only takes one scandalous event for the office to turn against her and steal her locked diary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Rising Star of Korea Gala, Featuring Excerpts from Swan Lake, Don Quixote and More


Korea National University of the Arts will present 24 of their top ballet dancers, ages 17-22, for the premier performance of Rising Stars of Korea Gala. With an international reputation for producing top quality dancers with excellent technique and sophisticated artistry, dancers from K-Arts School of Dance have received numerous accolades at many international ballet competitions, and learn and perfect the repertory of choreographic masters like Balanchine and Petipa, in addition to critically acclaimed contemporary dance makers. Repertory to be performed during the gala includes excerpts from Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, The Cavalry Halt, The Flames of Paris, Esmeralda, Swan Lake, and La Bayadere, in addition to Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, Stars and Stripes, and works by Ryu, Vinonen, Jo, and Kim, in their entirety.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline. NOTE** THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Performance | Nat Towsen’s Downtown Variety Show, with Janeane Garofalo and Free Beer


Featuring: - Janeane Garofalo (the one you know and love) - Jeremy Nguyen (A live comics reading!) - Greg Barris (Heart of Darkness) - The Bowery Boys (NYC history experts) Free beer from Brewery Ommegang.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Nicky Sunshine's 'Time to Shine Monday' Comedy/Variety Show


Actress/standup comic Nicky Sunshine ("Platanos and Collard Greens," Black Women In Comedy showcase at Tribeca PAC) brings an awesome lineup of performers to her ongoing weekly comedy/variety show. Every Monday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Preston Sturges' The Palm Beach Story (1942): Hapless Inventor


Stars: Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor. An inventor needs cash to develop his big idea. His wife, who loves him, decides to raise it for him by divorcing him and marrying a millionaire. 90 min. Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn to enjoy a classic Warner Brothers cartoon before the film. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Film begins at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Sketch Show: It Came From The Uncanny Valley


A sketch show brought to you by The Uncanny Valley, a subversive NYC-based comedy troupe. After receiving a signal from outer space, two scientists beam their innermost thoughts to an approaching extraterrestrial. The show features taboo-breaking comedy and dark satire sure to delight and offend everyone. The Uncanny Valley consists of Alex Estrada, Stephen McCarthy, Nick Carrillo, and Jenn Dodd. Their performance and writing credits include the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, TruTV's Friends of the People, Univision’s the Flama Digital Comedy Network, Splitsider, Funny or Die, WFMU, National Lampoon on iHeartRadio, ESPN, The Special Without Brett Davis, NYC Sketchfest, and house teams at the theater and Peoples Improv Theater in New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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