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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 23, 2016?

82 free events take place on Thursday, June 23 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 23 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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82 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, June 23, 2016

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Concert | Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Pop-Rap Duo


The duo is composed of Ben Haggerty, a singer who goes by the name of Macklemore, and Ryan Lewis, a record producer and DJ. Their second outing is titled This Unruly Mess I've Made. Attendees are advised to get there early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Vinyasa Yoga


Come to the park and get your morning off to a great start with yoga. Every Thursday from June 16-August 11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Class for all ages and experience levels. 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Gridiron Power High Intensity


Come to the park and get your morning off to a great start with a high-intensity power workout. Every Thursday from June 16-August 11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Cardio Dance Workout


Come to the park and get your morning off to a great start with a cardio dance workout. Every Thursday from June 16-August 11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Classical Music | International piano competition: final rounds


The 8th New York International Piano Competition hosts 22 talented pianists chosen from around the world (ages 16-21). Rounds take place starting from June 20th culminating in an Award Ceremony and Performance by the winners on Jun 24th. June 23 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. – Final Round 11:25 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Final Round 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. – Final Round 3:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Final Round 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Seminar with Commissioned Composer: moderated by Robert Sherman
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Alternative New York Tour


Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship.
   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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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Workshop | iPad Basics Workshop


This course will cover some basic features of the iPad. Learn the hardware, some settings, and app navigation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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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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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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Workshop | Photoshop for Beginners


Learn how to enhance photos using the number 1 photo editing software in the world; Adobe Photoshop. In this class you learn the features of Photoshop and learn about layers and use them to manipulate images to your desire. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Film | Mitchell Leisen's Bedevilled (1955): crime drama with Oscar winner


A young American is on his way to take his final vows as a priest when he encounters a troubled nightclub singer with a checkered past. He honestly wants to help her, and soon finds himself tempted by her seductive ways. But giving in to temptation could have more serious repercussions than the damnation of his immortal soul. Starring: Ann Baxter (Oscar winner) & Steve Forrest
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | MS Excel 2010 for Advanced: Pivot Tables


Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting, pivot tables, and conditional formatting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Classical Music | International piano competition: final rounds


The 8th New York International Piano Competition hosts 22 talented pianists chosen from around the world (ages 16-21). Rounds take place starting from June 20th culminating in an Award Ceremony and Performance by the winners on Jun 24th. June 23 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. – Final Round 11:25 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Final Round 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. – Final Round 3:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Final Round 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Seminar with Commissioned Composer: moderated by Robert Sherman
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:25 am
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Workshop | Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop


This Breast Cancer Awareness workshop presented by the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center will give basic information about breast cancer and how to reduce the risks of getting breast cancer, covering such topics as risk factors, screening, and resources if diagnosed, including services provided by the Health Center.
   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, 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 | Knitting and Crocheting Circle


Bring your current project, your questions, your needles, and your yarn to the Knitters' Table every Thursday morning. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters are all welcome.
   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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Jazz | Lunchtime Jazz


Grab your lunch for special lunchtime performances by The New School for Jazz. Let these incredible artists provide the soundtrack for your meal while enjoying the park's beauty. Every Thursday from June 16-August 11.
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | The Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats


This all-star youth orchestra comprises gifted young musicians from across the five boroughs. Helmed by Grammy-winning composer and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill, the Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats deliver highly danceable classics from the big band Latin jazz repertory, including works by Tito Puente, Machito, and Chico O’Farrill.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz on the Plaza


Outdoor concert featuring David Weiss Sextet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


With: 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. Japan will be added to his list of worldwide performances in July. His latest album I Play for Peace on RHAHM was released on 11/11/11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Swinging into Summer Jazz Concert


Jazz musicians from The Juilliard School cool down the summer heat. With: The Devin Starks Trio.
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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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Dance Performance | Oracle Dance: contemporary invention of rituals, the use of improvisation to address unknowns


Eleanor Bauer's The Oracle Dance is a score for a dance that answers questions, or tells the future. The dance follows a simple set of rules and roles, whereby a handful of dancers act as an Oracle answering an audience member or visitor’s questionby a dance!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Retro Board Gaming for Adults


Share your passion for gaming the old-fashioned way. If words excite or inspire you, and crossword puzzles keep you going, then Scrabble is your game. Are you a Chess or Checkers champion? Whether you're a master or just starting out, show off your best moves. If you like wheeling and dealing, Monopoly's the game for you. Join for some lively board time. All levels of play welcome. Please feel free to bring your own game set, and friends.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Lecture | Lecture/Performance: Brahms, Schumann and Romanticism


Violinist Jacqueline Jove and Audrey Abela explore the relationship between Romantic composers and contemporaries Brahms and Schumann, with performances of Brahm’s G Major Sonata and Schumann’s A minor sonata.
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | 3D Printing Mini Workshop


This workshop will cover the basics of getting started with 3D printing, no technical background and no personal printer required. They will start with a short overview of this exciting new technology and cover beginner 3D printing tools. Using an easy-to-learn online application you will customize your own simple 3D product that can be printed with Shapeways. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Are You "Fluent" in LinkedIn?


Learn strategies and tips on how to utilize your LinkedIn account in your job search, including customizing your LinkedIn profile, strategies for determining LinkedIn groups to join, performing basic and advanced job search using LinkedIn, and more.
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2:00 pm
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Film | Billy Wilder's Some Like it Hot (1959): Oscar-Winning Classic


Stars: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon. When two musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. 105 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Google Drive/Docs Workshop


Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village, High Line and Chelsea Tour


Join a three-hour journey through some of New York City's most historic areas. They'll begin in Greenwich Village, one of the cultural centers of America. Once a pastoral green oasis, and later a home for Irish and Italian immigrants, Greenwich Village has been at the forefront of some of the most important political, social, and artistic movements of the 20th Century. Filled with 19th century townhouses, and now one of the most desirable and high priced neighborhoods in America, the Village tells a multi-generatio​nal New York story. From secluded wealthy enclave to emerging Bohemian and Beat communities, from Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan to the Stonewall Inn.
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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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Film | Henry Hathaway's Go West Young Man (1936): Mae West Romp


Stars: Mae West, Warren William, Randolph Scott. A movie star, stranded in the country, trifles with a young man's affections. 82 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Workshop | Improving Your Life Through Meditation


Meditation can bring about a sense of calm and balance that benefits your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. It is easy to learn and can have many lasting and beneficial effects. Join Dr. Frank Pawlowski, long-time meditator, for this enjoyable and informative workshop.
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | International piano competition: final rounds


The 8th New York International Piano Competition hosts 22 talented pianists chosen from around the world (ages 16-21). Rounds take place starting from June 20th culminating in an Award Ceremony and Performance by the winners on Jun 24th. June 23 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. – Final Round 11:25 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Final Round 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. – Final Round 3:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Final Round 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Seminar with Commissioned Composer: moderated by Robert Sherman
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2:00 pm
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Film | John Woo's Oscar Nominee Face/Off (1997): Swapped Mugs


Stars: John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen. In order to foil an extortion plot, an FBI agent undergoes a face-transplant surgery and assumes the identity and physical appearance of a ruthless terrorist, but the plan turns from bad to worse when the same criminal impersonates the cop. 138 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Peter Sollett's Freeheld (2015): Battle for Equality


Starring: Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, and Steve Carell. New Jersey police lieutenant Laurel Hester and her registered domestic partner Stacie Andree both battle to secure Hester's pension benefits when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. 103 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Ryan Coogler's Oscar-Nominated Creed (2015): Rocky Saga Continues


Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
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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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Tour | Subway Art Tour


Many people think of the New York City subway as one of the largest, most efficient, if not the cleanest mass transit systems in the world. Few, however, think of it as the largest and longest art gallery on the planet. Well, they don't know what they are missing. This lively walking AND subway riding tour visits over a dozen subway stations to experience a selection of these striking often whimsical works that go largely unnoticed by the general public. Join this climate controlled subway and walking art tour. Along the way you'll learn about and become expert at navigating the (in)famous NYC subway system. There's also the invaluable opportunity to confer about your other sightseeing plans with the acclaimed Bronx born, vastly experienced licensed NYC tour guide, Darryl Reilly. Tour takes place every Thursday.
   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 | Mah Jongg Social


Learn to play the American version (National Mah Jongg League standard) of the ancient Chinese game of tiles, with instruction by Linda Fisher. This game draws in a friendly crowd!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Classical Music | International piano competition: final rounds


The 8th New York International Piano Competition hosts 22 talented pianists chosen from around the world (ages 16-21). Rounds take place starting from June 20th culminating in an Award Ceremony and Performance by the winners on Jun 24th. June 23 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. – Final Round 11:25 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Final Round 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. – Final Round 3:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Final Round 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Seminar with Commissioned Composer: moderated by Robert Sherman
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:40 pm
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Dance Performance | Drift Dance Collective presents Movement Stories


Opening Reception, 4-5pm Performances & Improvisation, 5-6:30pm Collaborative Closing Reception, 6:30-7pm This event occurs June 21-23. Through a mixture of choreographic elements and improvisation, Movement Stories reflects the art of storytelling. From everlasting friendships to facing conflict and finding compromise, the message of learning from our past and moving towards our future has clarity through movement. About the Choreographer A Ukrainian native, Karina Roytman discovered her passion for dance in Columbus, OH, where she first received training. She went on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance Performance at Jacksonville University. After graduating Magna Cum Laude and being honored on the President’s List, Karina moved to New York City, where she has had the opportunity to work with numerous renowned choreographers, including David Parsons, Attila Csiki, Christian von Howard, and Jennifer Muller and was a "featured dancer" in Entertainment Weekly. About the Company Drift Dance Collective is a performance-based project, based out of Long Island City, that brings artistic dancers together from NYC's surrounding tri-state area and offers a supplemental training program for aspiring dancers as well as opportunities to be mentored by working professionals in the field. The artists share movement with a focus on performance and musicality. Beginning with a concept, their work's themes develop and deepen throughout their rehearsal process.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Adult Game Night


Come have some fun and meet your neighbors in the community at the monthly game night. Games provided include chess, checkers, dominoes, Scrabble, Uno, and puzzles.
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4:30 pm
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Performance | ChimaTEK: ChimaCloud Control Center: A Performance by Saya Woolfalk


ChimaTEK: ChimaCloud Control Center exists at the intersection of dance, video, animation, and contemporary art (sculpture, installation, and performance art). Audiences will engage with live performers from different ethnic backgrounds and dance traditions while they are surrounded by fantastical digital animation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Cardio Dance Workout


Kick it into gear with an unbeatable evening sweat sessions brought to you in partnership with Paragon Sports and Crunch. Every Thursday from June 16-August 11.
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Author Reading | Faye Weedon Bridgeforth discusses her novel How I Fell in Love


Faye allows us to look at the scars created by the relationships with family as well as other people that lead her to the point of feeling that she was not worthy of love. By explaining in detail her trials, pain, suffering, and heartache in a way that we can all relate, we learn that God was orchestrating her trials to bring her closer to Him. How I Fell in Love will have you laughing, crying and hoping. Book signing will follow the discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | The Music of Motown featuring Cody Childs


Pop and jazz vocalist Cody Childs, accompanied by Roxann McDade on keyboard, performs the music of Motown. The tribute includes historical notes on the beginnings of Motown as well as performances of Motown classics such as “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Just My Imagination,” “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “My Guy,” “Please Mr. Postman,” and ”Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing."
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Go Set a Watchman


Discuss the book by Harper Lee.
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5:45 pm
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Opening Reception | LADADA: Three Artists Bring New Life to the Lower East Side


With: Konstantin Bokov, Kevin Wendall and Shalom Neuman.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | School's Out!Summer Group Exhibition


The final seconds tick away. The sunlight beckons through the window. The bell rings. It's the same high-pitched bell that has been blaring out all year. This time though, it provides sweet music - a coda to the year. SCHOOL'S OUT! Time for sleeping in, staying up late, and doing anything you want in between. We all remember those youthful summer months, when anything seemed possible and rules were few and far between. This show aims to capture that same sense of freedom - of playfully breaking from the ordinary and letting the imagination run wild.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Beginner Chess Social


Welcome beginners! Learn to setup a chess board and map out your next move with assistance from the Chess Host. Kids welcome.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Echoes: City, Society, Conflict & Self in Hungarian Photography


The exhibition presents 32 modern and contemporary artists, including Moholy-Nagy’s geometric images of city spaces, where the human element is subordinated to formal frameworks. Moholy’s panoptic images shot from bridges find poetic parallels in works by Brassaï as well as the contemporary photographer Gyula Sopronyi celebrating the Pop era of NYC. The selection includes neo-avant- garde and new-wave artists.
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6:00 pm
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Forum | For the Dance Community about Partnerships with the City of NY, Current and Future


Dance/NYC, the Archive of New York City Cultural Policy, and the Dance Division of the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts discuss the state and future potential of City support for dancers and the dance community. Leaders of dance centers, established and emerging, in all five boroughs share their histories of City support and what they are hearing from artists about needs and opportunities for City support now. Speakers: James Van Bramer, Majority Leader, Chair of Cultural Affairs Committee, New York City Council (26th District), and Randall Bourscheidt, Founder of Cultural Policy Archive Panelists: Jonah Bokaer of Chez Bushwick and Center for Performance Research, Gabri Christa of Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Simone Eccleston of Harlem Stage, Charles Rice Gonzalez of BAAD!, Sheila Lebandowski of Chocolate Factory, Linda Shelton of The Joyce Theater, and more All registered seats are released 15 minutes before start time, please arrive early
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Exhibition: Blackness in Abstraction


An exhibition curated by Adrienne Edwards tracing the persistent presence of the color black in art, with a particular emphasis on monochromes, from the 1940s to today.
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Photography Show: In Our Time


The 2015 graduates of the University of Hartford's MFA Program in Photography present an exhibition of their recent work and publications. The ten exhibiting artists are Amy Lowey, Arseni Khamzin, Gretchen Sayers, Josée Schryer, Matthew L. Casteel, Nicholas Pollack, Robin Dahlberg, Stefan Schein, Veronica Melendez and Ward Long. Their work encompasses a wide variety of photographic styles and artistic strategies to pursue ideas about desire and loss, fact and fantasy, family and community. Each body of work harnesses the particular potential of the photographic medium to examine the spaces between what could be, what is, and what might have been.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: Summer Celebration


The annual exhibition of select members with work in painting, sculpture, print, drawing, collage and photography.
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Opening Reception | New Paintings by KwangHo Shin


This latest body of work features large format oil paintings that challenge the notion of identity and interactivity between people. Painting in the new environment of New York City, Shin uses new tones and color combinations that directly reflect the artist’s experience with his new surroundings.
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Workshop | Positive Strategies to Achieve a More Successful, Less Stressful Job Search


Has your job search got you down? Want some easy interventions to stay positive, stay energized, and move forward with success? Renee Lee Rosenberg introduces interventions that will energize you, and keep you feeling positive and resilient in your job search. Be prepared to belly laugh, and have fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Perfect your downward dog under the trees at our 13th season of outdoor yoga classes, presented by Athleta with instructors curated by Yoga Journal. Athleta provides a colorful selection of mats - no need to bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Everybody Tango!


Enjoy an introductory lesson in Argentine Tango music and dancing led by Strictly Tango NYC. Takes place Thursdays, June through August.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Play | Hudson Warehouse presents Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing


An outdoor presentation of Shakespeare's beloved comedy. Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith. June 2-26, Thursday through Sunday nights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Pulitzer winner Amy Ellis Nutt discusses her book Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family


This illustrated lecture tells the inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family’s extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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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
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6:30 pm
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Other | Spelling Bee


Co-hosted by Olivia Petzy and Kevin Doyle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Performance | R2R attempt 2: Dance by Sarah Michelson


Michelson’s prior dance works have been performed in institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, MoMA, the Walker Art Center, and at The Kitchen – where she feels she most deeply belongs so far.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Evening Yoga


End your Thursday with a variety of specialized cardio, strengthening, yoga + dance fitness classes to tone, get your heart rate up, and most importantly have fun. Takes place June 23, July 7, July 14, July 28, and August 11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Indie Rockers: Alvvays / Ducktails / Big Thief


Alvvays, an enchanting jangle pop quintet from Toronto, “creates the sound of pristine pop music blasted through cheap, blown-out headphones…you sense both the sadness and the liberation of knowing that nothing lasts forever.” (Pitchfork) Matt Mondanile’s Ducktails “approximates the gentle comfort of a Sunday afternoon” (Spin) with a breezy approach reminiscent of his other band, Real Estate. Originally a solo recording project, the psych-pop continues to pick up momentum and members; 2015’s St. Catherine (Domino) is its fifth studio album to date. Brooklyn’s own Big Thief is “everything you could possibly want from modern folk-tinged rock and more.” (Vice) Led by the gripping singer and guitarist Adrianne Lenker, the band’s debut arrived this May on Conor Oberst’s Saddle Creek label.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | International piano competition: seminar with composer


The 8th New York International Piano Competition hosts 22 talented pianists chosen from around the world (ages 16-21). Rounds take place starting from June 20th culminating in an Award Ceremony and Performance by the winners on Jun 24th. June 23 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. – Final Round 11:25 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Final Round 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. – Final Round 3:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Final Round 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Seminar with Commissioned Composer: moderated by Robert Sherman
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Play | Shakespeare Outdoors: A Midsummer Night's Dream Presented by New York Classical Theatre


Last presented by New York Classical in 2000, Midsummer tells the story of young love: all the passion and romance with a generous helping of hysterics and hijinks. The audience follow the actors from place to place as the play moves from scene to scene. An average show covers approximately 3 city blocks over 2 hours. Wear comfy shoes and clothes you can sit on the ground in. (Or bring a water-resistant blanket or light stool.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | France Rocks Festival: Ayo


Accenting folk rock with deep soul grooves and African rhythms, the German-born singer-songwriter of Romani and Nigerian descent won the 2008 European Border Breakers Award for her debut album Gravity At Last. This year, she crowned her success with Europe's prestigious Crystal Globes Award for Best Female Singer given by the French Press Association. Ayo, who usually splits her time between Paris and New York, stops by during an extensive world tour promoting her latest album, Ticket to the World.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 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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Comedy Club | Bomb Shelter Comedy Show


Local favorites Matt Azark, Jeff Cerulli & Erik Bransteen invite some of their most-liked comedians to perform on this weekly showcase. Lineups include comedians from Comedy Central, Late Night & MTV. Featuring: Amanda Baramki (Axs, UCB) Brendan Scott Wolf (Best Night Ever) Jon Rineman (Late night with Jimmy Fallon head writer) Steve Loftus (Carolines) The show includes free pizzas and $3 Bud Lights.
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8:00 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
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew, an All-Female Production


The New York Times called Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female production of Henry IV “a celebration of the metamorphic wonder of live stage acting.” This summer, the Tony nominated director turns Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes The Taming the Shrew on its head, with an all-female cast and a bold new take. With Olivier nominee Cush Jumbo and Tony and Olivier winner Janet McTeer.
   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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8:30 pm
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Dance Performance | The Set Up: Kapila Venu: Dance by Wally Cardona, Jennifer Lacey and Jonathan Bepler


The 7th installment in a series of 7 full-length dances that invests in “unknowing.” Initiated in 2012, each installment launches with “American contemporary” artists meeting a “master” of an existent form. This installment began in Kerala, India with Kapila Venu, Kutiyattam practitioner and disciple of the legendary Kutiyattam maestro Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
Free
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