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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 15, 2016?

47 free events take place on Wednesday, June 15 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 June 15 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 June . 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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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, June 15, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Yiddish Soul: A Concert of Cantorial and Chassidic Superstars
free events nyc Forro Dance Party
free events nyc New York Philharmonic performs Mozart, Strauss, Rossini
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Workshop | Park Boot Camp


Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp in the park. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back--and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high-fives encouraged. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Walking Meditation Workshop


This class, presented by the Shinnyo Center for Meditation and Well-Being, translates fundamental Buddhist principles into experiences that can be accessible to anyone in contemporary society. With the Walking Meditation class, you'll have already had a powerful experience by the time you go into work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 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
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


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 among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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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 | MS PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners


Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Film | Tom Hooper's The Danish Girl (2015): romantic drama


The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Ben Whishaw, Sebastian Koch, Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tussie Silberg, Adrian Schiller.
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11:15 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, was long off-limits to the public. After an extensive rehabilitation project in 2011, the National Park Service opened the Castle 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 run every hour on the half hour. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length and require a free ticket. Tickets are available one hour before each tour begins, and may be picked up inside the Castle. Visitors are advised that tours require climbing three flights of stairs. The Castle's upper floors are not handicap-accessible.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Discussion | Memoir Writers Panel


Hosted by CNN’s Tom Foreman, My Year of Running Dangerously: A Dad, A Daughter, and A Ridiculous Plan Featured Celebrity Memoirists: American Supermodel Pat Cleveland, Walking With The Muse Editor Tin House Magazine Rob Spillman, All Tomorrow’s Parties Executive Writer Men’s Health Eric Spitznagel, Old Records Never Die: One Man’s Quest for His Vinyl and his Past From the adventures of a fashion model to the search for lost vinals…from finding a place to call home to ultra-marathon running…authors give insight into what it takes to write your own story.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


With: Joel Forrester is a contemporary two-handed piano player, essaying the stride, boogie-woogie, and trance styles. He wrote the theme to NPR's Fresh Air, studied composition with Thelonious Monk, co-founded the Microscopic Septet, and did music for the early films of Andy Warhol.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Author Reading | Story Time for Grown-Ups: Fairy Tales & Mythology


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as you listen to a story or two! Cinderella; Vasilisa the Beautiful translated by Irina Zheleznova; The Maiden, the Frog, and the Chief's Son translated by Neil Skinner; Sleeping Beauty; Sun, Moon, and Talia by Giambattista Basile; The Ninth Captain's Tale translated by Powys Mathers
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Money Matters: Bond Basics


Introduction to Bonds and to the best of the library's print and electronic resources for researching bonds and bond mutual funds. Other public web sites are introduced. 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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Workshop | Adult Coloring Club


Stressed? The latest craze is artistic coloring for adults, and the adult coloring books have more intricate designs and patterns than those designed for children. This program allows adults to create wonderful pictures and offers a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity. Plus, it can actually lower stress. Are you curious about this new trend? Join the Adult Coloring Group. Note: this is not a structured program. All materials will be provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 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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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco


Many people are challenged when trying to draw the human figure. This class offers everyone a chance to improve their skills through a wonderful outdoor figure drawing class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Film | Stephen Hopkins's Race (2016): sports drama


Jesse Owens' quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour and Evening Gospel Church Service


Harlem has been the heart of several music revolutions. From jazz to blues to Broadway, Harlem has seen some of the most prolific artists of the 20th Century. Join this two-hour tour of South Harlem and learn about its musical history. They’ll talk about black spirituals, jazz music, R+B, Yiddish singers, Tin Pan Alley writers, minstrel shows, contemporary gospel music, and more. They’ll also discuss how music influences religion and vice versa while visiting the outside of several Harlem churches and mosques. They’ll end the tour around 6:45 pm outside a gospel church. From there, you can enjoy an intimate gospel service featuring a 10-piece band and solo singers—or hop on the nearby subway to your next destination. Following the musical performance, you’ll experience a gospel sermon. The sermon and musical portion take place in an actual Harlem church, so you’ll never experience the same service twice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jack Viertel discusses his book The Secret Life Of The American Musical


Welcome Jack Viertel for a discussion and signing of his new book. For almost a century, Americans have been losing their hearts and losing their minds in an insatiable love affair with the American musical. It often begins in childhood in a darkened theater, grows into something more serious for high school actors, and reaches its passionate zenith when it comes time for love, marriage, and children, who will start the cycle all over again. Americans love musicals. Americans invented musicals. Americans perfected musicals. But what, exactly, is a musical?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Street Skills Class: bikes


An interactive class that provides concrete examples of city cycling scenarios and how best to handle them so that you can ride safely and confidently - and on the right side of the law.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Book Discussion | God Help the Child by Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison


A fierce and provocative novel. Spare and unsparing, God Help the Child weaves a tale about the way the sufferings of childhood can shape, and misshape, the life of the adult.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Comedy Workshop


With Jessica Delfino. This group class will start with a discussion on how to construct, write strengthen and deliver jokes and comedy bits (plus, you'll learn what a "bit" is and other comedy jargon). The second part of the class will involve writing and delivering jokes in an "open mic" style format. (It's not that scary, promise!) Materials provided. Comedians and observers of all levels welcome to attend.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Lecture | Small Business: Connection Between Marketing And The Sales Process


Today’s businesses spend an inordinate amount of time on marketing, but rarely pay attention to improving, streamlining, or even understanding their sales process. As a result, businesses small or large waste money, and lose sales. Learn how to overcome points of constraint in the sales process, how working backward improves your closing ratio, how to create and implement marketing initiatives that directly support your sales process, and much more. With: Gil Effron, Founder and CEO of the ProfitAbility Institute and the author of How to Close More Business in Less Time Seating is on a first come, first seated basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Park Walk | Design Tour: Elevated Design


Get an insider's look at the unique design elements of the High Line and the notable architecture in the neighborhood with Patrick Hazari, Director of Design and Construction. Third Wednesdays, May through October.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Forro Dance Party


With: Eliano Braz The Forro Fidler. Dance instructors: Daniele Andrade, Christiano Couto. Dance Party, hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo, includes superb bands and expert dance instruction for extraordinary dancing experiences each Wednesday evening. All ages are welcome to explore a different dance genre each week, including swing, tango, salsa, bachata and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Mingmei Yip discusses her book The Witch's Market


Mingmei Yip is the author of seven novels, including Secret of a Thousand Beauties, Skeleton Women, and The Nine Fold Heaven. Her work has been translated into nine languages and published in eleven countries.She also is a calligrapher and qin musician. She lives in New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Yiddish Soul: A Concert of Cantorial and Chassidic Superstars


Featuring: Netanel Hershtik, Yanky Lemmer, Joseph Malovany, Lipa Schmeltzer, The Maccabeats, Zusha, and special guest Dudu Fisher. Incorporating contemporary musical styles and sensibilities, while keeping the message and the poetry pure and true to the ethical tenets of Judaism, modern orthodox music has swept up a generation of young Jewish music fans.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Discussion | Black Power 50


On June 16, 1966, Stokely Carmichael of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee introduced “Black Power” as a slogan. Like no other ideology before, the heterogeneous and ideologically diverse movement that gave the powerful rallying cry its strength and depth shaped black consciousness and built an immense legacy that continues to resonate in the contemporary American landscape. With this Black Power 50 conversation, former Black Panthers Kathleen Cleaver and Jamal Joseph will help launch a yearlong examination of the movement leading up to an exhibition and a book in the fall and additional programs through June 2017. This program will highlight the resonance of the 50th anniversary of the Black Power Movement in our contemporary social and political moment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Hudson River Dance Festival


The Hudson River Dance Festival returns for its second year. This celebration of Modern Dance will feature New York’s favorite dance companies appearing on one stage for two nights only - don't miss these renowned dance companies in motion. Bring a blanket - chairs are not allowed. Dance companies: Stephen Petronio Company, Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, Urban Bush Women
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Jason Wachob discusses his book Wellth: How I Learned to Build a Life, Not a Résumé


This illustrated lecture redefines successful living and offers the audience a new life currency to build on, one that is steeped in wellbeing … Wellth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Lululemon Exercise


Getting fit in New York City has never been better. Lululemon brings you a summer of fitness and fun. A wide range of classes are offered, but space is limited to 75 people per class. Bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Shakespeare Downtown presents Romeo and Juliet


Shakespeare Downtown will give an open-air performance of Romeo and Juliet. From June 7th through June 25th, the play will run Tuesdays through Saturdays from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm. There will be no intermission.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Lecture | The Legacy of Preservationist Jane Jane Jacobs


Landscape designer and preservationist Elizabeth Barlow Rogers will speak about the legacy of author and preservationist Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) whose work changed the way the world views and understands cities. Award-winning author and preservationist Roberta Brandes Gratz will introduce Rogers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Yoga – Evening Salute to the Sun


The ever-popular Hatha yoga with Hollis features beautiful sunsets over the Hudson River. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Club: The Occupation Trilogy


Discuss the book by Patrick Modiano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Cathleen Schine discusses her book They May Not Mean to, but They Do


Joy Bergman is not aging with the quiet grace her children Molly and Daniel would prefer. The Bergman clan has always stuck together, growing as it incorporated in-laws, ex-in-laws, and same-sex spouses. But families don't just grow, they grow old. Author Cathleen Schine crafts a tender, sometimes hilarious intergenerational story about searching for where you belong as your family ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Kate Coyne discusses her book I'm Your Biggest Fan: Awkward Encounters and Assorted Misadventures in Celebrity


From the New York Post's Page Six to Good Housekeeping to executive editor of People, Kate Coyne provides an unfiltered and hilarious look at her life alongside the rich and famous. I'm Your Biggest Fan chronicles her journey from red-carpet reporter to upper-level editor and the countless surreal, surprising and awkward interactions she's had with big name celebrities along the way.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Mychal Denzel Smith discusses his book Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching


How do you learn to be a black man in America? Today, it means coming of age during Obama. Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, too many more. Moments of black self-determination. Smith describes his efforts in a world that denies his humanity. He unapologetically rewrites the script for black masculinity to include feminism, mental health and LGBTQ rights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | The future of the energy grid: documentary and discussion


New episodes of documentary series Van Alen Sessions spotlight solutions to the outdated energy infrastructure that currently puts millions of city dwellers at risk, and reveal ambitious designs for tomorrow’s electricity networks. Conversation with Mark Alan Hughes, Lead Investigator at the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficient Buildings Hub at the Philadelphia Navy Yard; documentary director and producer Kelly Loudenberg; Sommer Mathis, editor, CityLab; and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | New York Philharmonic performs Mozart, Strauss, Rossini


Program: Mozart Clarinet Concerto, with Principal Clarinet Anthony McGill R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben, featuring Concertmaster Frank Huang Rossini La gazza ladra Overture The New York Philharmonic’s free parks concerts have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the New York area into a patchwork of picnickers, and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars. More than 14 million listeners have been delighted by the performances since their inception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Workshop | Advanced MS Word for Mac Workshop


Learn the more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include creating tables, using text boxes, headers and footers, as well as footnotes and endnotes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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