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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 8, 2017?

45 free events take place on Wednesday, March 8 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 March 8 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 March . 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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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, March 8, 2017

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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. Every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 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 opportunities to sample tasty treats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | MS Word 2011 for Mac for Beginners


Learn the basics features of Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Park Walk | Public Park Tour


Join an enjoyable walking tour of the park, and discover how they successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Author Reading | David L. Phillips discusses his book An Uncertain Ally: Turkey under Erdogan's Dictatorship


Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has become Islamist, anti-American, and undemocratic. More journalists are jailed in Turkey than any other country. Turkey slaughters Kurds under the pretense of fighting terrorism. Erdogan seized on the failed coup attempt of July 2016 to justify a witch hunt, arresting tens of thousands and ordering the wholesale dismissal of alleged coup sympathizers. An Uncertain Ally is a straightforward indictment of Erdogan. Drawing on inside sources in his Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the police, the book reveals corruption and money laundering schemes that benefited Erdogan, his cronies, and family members.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | How To Jump-Start A Stalled Job Search


Many rely too much on ads or search firms to get interviews, when in today’s economy most jobs are landed by networking and contacting people directly. A strong network becomes even more important when you are less than the perfect candidate for highly competitive jobs. Robert Hellmann shows you a strategy and specific techniques that you can apply immediately to improve results in your search. Including: A ten step approach that will help you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | Human Rights in Today’s Taiwan: Progress and Challenges


Taiwan has successfully transitioned from an authoritarian regime to one of the most vibrant democracies in Asia and made major progress in improving human rights and the rule of law. What institutions make this achievement possible? What are the challenges facing Taiwan today and how can they be addressed? Can Taiwan be a pioneer in the Asian region in the protection of human rights? Speaker: Chen Yu-jie, Consultant to the U.S.-Asia Law Institute, NYU School of Law
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Mid-Day Music: Beethoven, Bach, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Mendelssohn


Program: Bach From The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I:Prelude and Fugue No. 18 in G-Sharp Minor, BWV 863 Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2 Mendelssohn, Variations sérieuses, Op. 54 Debussy Selections from Preludes Rachmaninov Etude-Tableau, Op. 39 #5: Appassionato Thomas Erik Nielsen is a New York City-based pianist and composer of soundtracks and contemporary classical music. A Baltimore native, Thomas began taking piano and violin lessons at the Peabody Preparatory when he was five years old, setting down the violin at age twelve to focus on composing. After winning the Peabody Preparatory's highest honors in piano and composition, he decided to take a gap year, studying piano with Benjamin Pasternack and composition with Dr. Judah Adashi at the Peabody Conservatory. At the conclusion of his gap year, Thomas commenced college; now a junior, he is majoring in Music and English Literature with a concentration in Chinese.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Mary Pan, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 13, 2016 to May 25, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 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 | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

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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1:00 pm
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Classical Music | The Handel Project


The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra perform Handel's Jephtha, HWV 70 (part 1). Julian Wachner, conductor. After performing Bach’s entire monumental output of sacred vocal music over the past five years at Bach at One, Trinity is now presenting all of the oratorios of Bach’s great contemporary, George Frideric Handel. The Handel Project is a new multi-season initiative.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

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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2:00 pm
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Workshop | LinkedIn for Job Seekers


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Poetry Workshop


No experience necessary. Just bring your pen or pencil, and your love for poetry. With Bill Zavatsky
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Sing-Along and Vocal Workshop


This class starts with basic instruction on breathing, mouth shape, projection and style, and then we will sing through a selection of popular / contemporary music together. (Materials provided.) All levels + observers welcome. Meet other vocalists, gain confidence and learn from watching and listening to each other. Jessica Delfino is a comedian, musician and writer in downtown Manhattan who has spent the last decade plus performing her award winning music around the world. For the past 5 years, she has been teaching music all over NYC with clients such as Google, The New York Public Library, several Manhattan public schools and hundreds of private clients. Now, she has opened The Unicorn, a studio in her long-time home neighborhood that focuses on teaching music lessons by day and holding private music and comedy events in the evenings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Discussion Group: The Story of Land and Sea


Discuss the book by Katy Simpson Smith.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Student Voice Recital


Alexa Jarvis, voice A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers: the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Estate and Gift Planning Workshop


Director of Planned Giving John Bacon will present estate planning concepts in easy-to-understand terms, in a relaxed and encouraging environment, free of charge. The seminar will cover such topics as: • Federal and New York estate and gift taxes: what is taxed and what is not taxed • Wills vs. living trusts • Your retirement plan’s hidden taxes • Passing assets on to heirs without gift and estate taxes • Avoiding capital gains taxes on appreciated stock and generating additional income
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Intro Class: Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Care


Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Care is an easy to learn, energetic, mind-body-spirit practice that uses light touch on various locations on each side of the body. Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Care exercises help to balance, harmonize, and keep the energetic pathways clear and flowing which helps alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and fatigue. In this experiential workshop, Teri Meissner, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and Self Care Instructor will guide you through simple Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Care exercises to use on yourself and others. If you are a professional caregiver (doctor, nurse, therapist), a friend or family member who has a caregiving role, or a person who just needs some TLC, Jin Shin Jyutsu is an important and valuable practice to help prevent burn-out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Josh Appignanesi's The Infidel (2010): British Comedy


Stars: Omid Djalili, Richard Schiff, Archie Panjabi. An identity crisis comedy centred on Mahmud Nasir, successful business owner, and salt of the earth East End Muslim who discovers that he's adopted - and Jewish. 105 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | NYC Mural Arts Project Exhibition


The NYC Mural Arts Project (NYC MAP) fosters new community relationships and challenges our perceptions about mental illness through a collaborative mural making process. The project began in November and will continue through the end of June, when the community mural will be installed on a walking bridge in Hell’s Kitchen. The NYC MAP Exhibition showcases artworks completed in the mural workshops and stories from our collaborative process. The exhibition will also give the larger community an opportunity to collaborate on the project. Community members will be able to add their ideas into the mural, discuss community health issues and assets, and learn about ways they can continue to be involved in making the mural in Hell’s Kitchen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Social and Environmental Costs of Development


Kirchner Spring Fellows will present their corresponding research: Bianca Moro de Carvalho, from Brazil, will present her topic on "Disordered Urban Growth in the Brazilian Amazon Wetlands" Javier Ignacio Pérez Ibañez, from Argentina, will present his topic on "Conflicting Economic Interests: State and Social Actors in Argentina". The PNK Public Lecture series is conceived as a space for dialogue and reflection on social, economic, political and environmental realities in Latin America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The International Women's Day Art Fair


International Women's Day first began in New York City in 1911 and has historically been utilized to call attention to the many hardships and oppressions faced by women throughout the world. The Suffragettes founded International Women's Day to unite and empower women in their fight for equality and to this day, it continues to inspire individuals to persevere in the face of adversity, celebrate powerful women, and organize direct action to further our progress as a society towards the abolishment of gender inequality. Join a night of celebration, including live music, drinks, and fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | A New Subjectivity: Figurative Painting after 2000


In Conversation: Jason Stopa, curator, with artists Katherine Bradford and Jackie Gendel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | A Tour of the Exhibition Inventing Downtown: Artist-Run Galleries in New York City, 1952–1965


With Noel Anderson, clinical assistant professor of printmaking, Art and Art Professions, who will focus on prints in the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | International Women's Day Lightning Talks


During these four engaging lightning talks, get inspired by female leaders who are spearheading local innovation across a range of industries. They’ll discuss how they’ve pioneered gender equality, the challenges they faced, and provide key tips and strategies on taking action. After the talks, connect with people of all backgrounds in your community. Panelists: · Claire Wasserman, Founder, Ladies Get Paid · Sarah Iooss Senior Vice President, Business Development, Viacom · Sheree Haggan Staffing Services Associate, Google · Lee Rolontz Executive Vice President, Production Entertainment Enterprises, iHeartMedia
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Michael Rosenthal discusses his book Barney: Grove Press and Barney Rosset, America’s Maverick Publisher and the Battle Against Censorship


As the head of Grove Press, Barney Rosset liberated American culture from the constraints of Puritanism. This illustrated lecture explores how Grove's landmark legal victories freed publishers to print what they wanted, and traces Grove's central role in the countercultural ferment of the sixties and early seventies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Music + Tech: Who’s Making Noise and How They Are Doing It


The forum will explore the brave new world of the music business, exploring some of the hottest platforms including Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and beyond. The panel to be announced will be moderated by Steve Greenberg, President S Curve Records.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | A Conversation with Award-Winning Writer Eula Biss


Eula Biss is the author of three books: On Immunity: An Inoculation, a finalist for the National Book Critic Circle Award for nonfiction; Notes from No Man’s Land: American Essays, winner of the National Book Critic Circle Award for criticism, and a collection of poetry, The Balloonists. Her work has been supported by a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Howard Foundation Fellowship, an NEA Literature Fellowship, and a Jaffe Writers’ Award. She holds a B.A. in nonfiction writing from Hampshire College and an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of Iowa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000): 4-Time Oscar Winner


Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically skilled, adolescent nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life. 120 min. Cozy up and unwind with new and classic films indoors under the palm trees. Comfy seats, free popcorn and a pre-show DJ at 5:30 PM kick the night off right, with a screening beginning at 7 PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme


Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme (b.1983) work together across a range of sound, image, text, installation and performance practices. Their practice probes a contemporary landscape marked by seemingly perpetual crisis and an endless ‘present’, one that is increasingly shaped by a politics of desire and disaster. They have been developing a body of work that questions this suspension of the present and searches for ways in which an altogether different imaginary can emerge. In their projects, they find themselves excavating, activating and inventing incidental narratives, figures, gestures and sites as material for re-imagining the possibilities of the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Dan Egan reads from his book The Death and Life of the Great Lakes


Prize-winning reporter Dan Egan delivers a compulsively readable landmark work of the past, present and imperiled future of the Great Lakes. The lakes hold 20% of the world's surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work and fun for millions. This portrait of an ecological catastrophe blends their epic story with an examination of the perils they face and how to restore and preserve them.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Family vs History: Readings


As the country faces a xenophobic resurgence, this workshop present novelists, filmmakers, and activists who’re narrating how our immigration system threatens families, mothers, and children. Shanthi Sekaran’s new novel Lucky Boy follows an undocumented eighteen-year-old Chicano mother who winds up in immigration detention--causing her son to be adopted by an upper class Desi foster mother. The struggles of a tough migrant mother fighting for her child also feature in Paola Mendoza’s novel Ones Who Don’t Stay and her feature film Entre Nos. Mendoza recently served as the Artistic Director of the Women’s March, whose migrant justice framework she summed up to Univision: “We believe migration is a human right and that no human being is illegal.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Half Straddle's Here I Go, pt. 2 of You: Showings, Lectures, Discussions, and More


The reclamation of spaces, ideas, and paradigms by female-identified and informed bodies and queer bodies embodying feminist ethos must be made paramount at this moment in American Life. Half Straddle’s Here I Go, pt. 2 of You is an open work period and colloquy that encompasses rehearsals and showings of new theater and video work; the launch of an online journal of performance writing; public lectures; and communal zine-making activities that will act as accessible discussion periods. Here I Go, pt. 2 of You engages company members, peers, and their artistic heroes to expand critical artistic discourse to interrogate and reflect on how we codify; and to consider why various performances are made and ask what their making means at this time. The installation includes art work by John Davis and Heidi Hahn, and is designed by Parker Lutz and Tina Satter. Series runs March 8-March 18. Speaker Schedule: Wednesday, March 8 7pm Janee Ojaiko + Isaiah Quinones 8pm Ariel Goldberg
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | International pop stars Depeche Mode discuss their new CD Spirit


One of the most influential and best-selling musical acts of all time, Depeche Mode have sold over 100 million records and played live to more than 30 million fans worldwide. Join Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy Fletcher in conversation with Jon Pareles, the chief popular–music critic of The New York Times, as the trio discuss their 36-year journey together, the ups and downs of being in one of Britain’s most beloved bands, and their upcoming album.. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear iconic, multi-platinum selling musical pioneers discuss the timely topic of humanity and how their their latest album speaks to their place in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jami Attenberg reads from her book All Grown Up


From the New York Times best-selling author of The Middlesteins comes a wickedly funny novel about a thirty-nine-year-old single, child-free woman who defies convention as she seeks connection. Told in gut-wrenchingly honest, mordantly comic vignettes, All Grown Up is a breathtaking display of Jami Attenberg’s power as a storyteller, a whip-smart examination of one woman’s life, lived entirely on her own terms.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Music for Piano by the Contemporary Italian Composer Luciano Chessa


Pianist Sarah Cahill joins Italian composer Luciano Chessa for a performance of his piano works, including two world premieres and video by Terry Berlier. Sarah Cahill has been called "fiercely gifted" by The New York Times and "as tenacious and committed an advocate as any composer could dream of" by the San Francisco Chronicle. "A leading light of the new-music piano scene" (The New York Times), Cahill has commissioned, premiered, and recorded numerous compositions for solo piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Sarah Kaminsky discusses her book Adolfo Kaminsky: A Forger’s Life


Adolfo Kaminsky: A Forger’s Life is the gripping story of Sarah’s father, a brilliant forger, and his thirty-year battle against injustice that began during the Holocaust. Critics have called it riveting, thrilling, precise and touching, written like one of the best spy novels, and one of the most captivating books of the year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Soing and Dance: Bartok, Brahms, Saint-Saens, Vladigerov


Program: VLADIGEROV (1899-1976): Song from Bulgarian Suite, Op. 21, for violin and piano VLADIGEROV: Gospodsko Horo from Bulgarian Songs and Dances, Op. 25 BARTOK: Contrasts (Sz. 111, BB 116) for clarinet, violin and piano BRAHMS: Sonata for Violin and Piano # 1, Op. 78 in G Major SAINT-SAËNS (arranged by Ysaÿe): Caprice After a Study in Form of a Waltz NICHIFOR (b. 1954): Carnyx for Solo Clarinet (1984) Artists: Stanichka Dimitrova, violin Moran Katz, clarinet Spencer Myer, piano
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | An Evening of Cantatas: Scarlatti, Ginastera, Bach


Program: Alessandro Scarlatti Te Deum laudamus Alberto Ginastera Lamentations of Jeremiah Bach Cantata 21: Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis The Barnard-Columbia Chamber Singers present an evening of choral sacred music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Screening | ANNY: Animation Nights New York


A monthly curated screening of animated short films from all around the world. Feel free to bring a blanket to lounge on the indoor grass.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

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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8:30 pm
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Comedy Club | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show - with Free Pizza


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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9:00 pm
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