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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 12, 2015?

50 free events take place on Tuesday, May 12 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 May 12 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 May . 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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50 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, May 12, 2015

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Jorge Posada, former Yankees catcher, signs copies of his book The Journey Home: My Life in Pinstripes
free events nyc Beethoven’s late works
free events nyc Lower East Side/NoLIta/East Village Tour
free events nyc American Musical Theater Ensemble performs Sondheim's A Little Night Music
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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


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


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Workshop | Getting More Out of Google


Come and explore the depths of Google. Discover some of the amazing new features Google is offering.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring their take on Dixieland Jazz. The band features: Ed Bonoff on drums; James Collier on trombone; Lee Lorenz on cornet; Pete Sokolow on piano; Dick Waldburger on bass; Ernie Lumer on clarinet; and Bill Wurtzel on guitar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Book Signing | Jorge Posada, former Yankees catcher, signs copies of his book The Journey Home: My Life in Pinstripes


The legendary New York Yankees catcher tells the incredible and unexpected story of his career, his past, and the father-son bond that fueled his love of the game. Call store for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:20 pm
Free

Concert | Angela Kraft-Cross, Organist


Angela Kraft-Cross is from San Francisco.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Beethoven’s late works


Misuzu Tanaka, piano, plays Beethoven’s late works.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
$5 suggested donation

Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Lower East Side/NoLIta/East Village Tour


This three-hour tour is a great way to explore three of Gotham’s most historic locations. This tour meets at the East Broadway F train station, and takes you through legendary Lower East Side streets like Essex, Grand, Hester, Orchard, and Delancey. Along the way, you’ll get a feel for what life was like for the millions of immigrants who arrived here throughout the 19th and early part of the 20th Century. You’ll also see how this neighborhood has transformed into one of the hippest and trendiest areas in the city.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Twitter Basics Workshop


Learn about the online social network Twitter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Citizen Cartography: Building a Virtual Atlas of New York


Help NYPL build the geospatial library of the future! This workshop will get you oriented with the set of tools the Library has developed that enables librarians and the general public to add valuable geographic context to old maps by overlaying digital images of historical maps onto a contemporary digital map through a process called georectification, or "warping" maps. This means overlaying digital images of historic maps onto a contemporary digital map (similar to Google Maps), transforming them into tiles of a virtual atlas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


Rebecca Yip, Violin 4 p.m. Ruoyo Huang, Piano 4 p.m. Talia Horvitz, Double Bass 6 p.m. Lea Korchemny, Viola 6 p.m. Jocelyn Lai, Piano 8 p.m. Talya Buckbinder, Cello 8 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Film | Rob Marshall's Oscar Nominee Into the Woods (2014): Magical Musical


Cast: Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine. A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. 124 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Scrabble Game Social


Join weekly Game Socials to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. On Tuesdays, they play the classic word game Scrabble.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | eBook Help Hour: Get Started with eBooks


Need help getting started with eBooks? Bring your laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone to eBook Help Hour. Get assistance loading electronic library books on your Kindle, create your free Adobe ID, learn about 3M Cloud Library, and so much more. Make sure you bring your library card and any necessary access passwords for your devices so they can help you as quickly as possible.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Discussion Group


The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Matthew Siffert, composition 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Christina Garcia, soprano 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Guy Mintus, jazz piano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Erika Robinson, mezzo-soprano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Eunmi Park, soprano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Discussion | A Discussion on the Exhibition Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861–2008


A conversation inspired by the exhibition on view at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, and accompanied by the Yale University Press publication of the same title. Artists of different generations continue to be inspired by “America’s Playground.” Hear firsthand from the exhibition curator and author, Robin Jaffee Frank, Charles Denson, Charles Musser, Terry Carbone and very special guests about the allure and excitement of Coney Island, which occupies not only a strip of sand in Brooklyn, but also a singular place in the American imagination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Signing | Bengie Molina, 2-time World Series champion, signs copies of his his book Molina: The Story of the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty


Welcome two-time World Series champion and Gold Glove winner Bengie Molina. He will be in conversation with co-author Joan Ryan to discuss his book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Jazz | College Recitals


6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Jazz Voices Ensemble 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Jazz Voices Ensemble 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Vocal Performance Ensemble
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Li Hui: Ksana


Beijing artist Li Hui, referencing Buddhist philosophy, captures the moment when opposites collide and something new is created.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Gary Shore's Dracula Untold (2014): Origin Story


Stars: Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon. As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Tepes must become a monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to protect his own family, and the families of his kingdom. 92 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: Bring in the Reality


Curated by Rachel Gugelberger, Bring in the Reality showcases an emphasis on works at the intersection of storytelling and activism that examine economic, social and political inequality.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | The IBLA Grand Prize International Competition Winners


Featuring World Class Performers from Europe, Russia, Asia and the U.S. Details TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Best Online Editors


Join literary matchmaker Susan Shapiro in conversation with editors of top online magazines and newspaper sections to discuss how to write and publish your own essays and literary pieces. With: - Kera Bolonik, executive editor of Dame magazine - Peter Catapano, staff editor of New York Times Opinionator​ - Dave Daley, editor-in-chief of Salon - K.J. Dell'Antonia, editor of The Motherlode Blog at The New York Times - Katherine Goldstein, editor at Vanityfair.com - Jerry Portwood, executive editor at Out Magazine - Rob Spillman, editor of Tin House and Tinhouse.com - Nicholas Thompson, the editor of Newyorker.com and Atavist.com
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Book Launch: Forced Perspectives by Gabriel Lester


Gabriel Lester will present a selection of his works focusing on the concept of 'forced perspectives' as a way to propose special installations and direct the gaze of his audience. After Gabriel’s keynote presentation, a talk between Shanghai Gallery owner Leo Xu and New York-based writer Lee Ambrozy—who's essay GABRIEL LESTER’S “GLOBAL” AS CLASSICAL IDEAL is featured in the book—will focus on the suggestions and observations mentioned in the book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Park Circuit Workout


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


Joanne Kyger is the author of over thirty books and chapbooks. She lives on the coast north of San Francisco and teaches at the Summer Writing Program at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Her most recent book On Time: Poems 2005–2014, published by City Lights, will be available in April 2015. Stephen Motika was born in Santa Monica, California, and currently lives and works in Brooklyn and Mileses, New York. His first book of poems, Western Practice, was published by Alice James Books in 2012. Motika is the editor of Tiresias: The Collected Poems of Leland Hickman (2009) and the author of the poetry chapbooks In the Madrones (2011) and Arrival and at Mono (2007). Motika’s articles and poems have appeared in Another Chicago Magazine, BOMB, The Brooklyn Review, The Constant Critic, Eleven Eleven, Maggy, The Poetry Project Newsletter, Staging Ground, and Vanitas, among other publications.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Signing | William Hjortsberg signs copies of his book Manana


“William Hjortsberg’s, Mañana is a trip—one filled with suspense, blood, and laughs.” — Jeff Bridges, Academy Award–winning actor “Hjortsberg gives us a deft, deadly no-let-up narrative in edged prose, sharp as a stropped razor. This one cuts deep, so brace yourself.” — William F. Nolan, coauthor of Logan’s Run
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Book Presentation: The Gold Standard: Rules to Rule By


Ari Gold is the superagent character played by Jeremy Piven on the sitcom Entourage. This book is supposed to be written in the voice of the character. Since the actor didn't write his own dialogue, it's anybody's guess as to who shows up at this reading. Call the store for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: Harrison Engle's Symphony in Riffs: Benny Carter (1989)


Benny Carter has such a prolific career, from breaking the color line for Hollywood composers, to being one of the most imitated saxophonists in jazz's early years, to creating a new sound for jazz big bands in the 1930s, that his Harlem accomplishments are frequently overlooked. It was Carter's band that opened the new Apollo Theater in 1934, and in years to come, they were regularly featured at the Savoy Ballroom. We should also mention that Mr. Carter was an early booster of NJMH, a tradition Mrs. Hilma Carter has continued since his 2007 passing. This documentary film from 1988 caught Carter as he leapt undiminished into his 80s. Hosted by Carter's biographer and long-time record producer Ed Berger. 58 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance


A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-progress, for artists at all stages of their development. The events are centered around an audience discussion moderated by a Movement Research Artist-in-Residence or an occasional guest, where we will experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists’ process. With: Rebeca Medina, Tyler Rai, itamar segev.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$3 suggested donation

Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


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

Author Reading | Lisa Grunwald and Stephen Adler read from their book The Marriage Book


Join a discussion with novelist Lisa Grunwald and Reuters editor-in-chief Stephen Adler, the book's husband and wife co-authors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Richard Goldstein reads from his book Another Little Piece of My Heart


Before Richard Goldstein was the editor at The Village Voice newsweekly at the height of its popularity and influence, he created the new world of rock journalism. At the same time he was discovering his "queer" feelings. He will read from his memoir and discuss the intersection between the 1960's world of rock music and queer liberation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Poetry Reading | The Poets of Dos Madres Press


Featuring: Michael Heller, Rick Mullin, Daniel Shapiro, Anne Whitehouse
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Writing Years and Hours


Heidi Julavits, Richard McGuire (Here), Kate Zambreno (Heroines, Green Girl), and Pamela Paul (The New York Times Book Review) celebrate Julavits' new diary book The Folded Clock with readings and conversation about writing the hourly, the daily, the yearly, and the in-between.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | American Musical Theater Ensemble performs Sondheim's A Little Night Music


A Little Night Music is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it involves the romantic lives of several couples. Book by Hugh Wheeler.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Reading | Galway Kinnell Memorial Reading


A celebration of the life and work of poet Galway Kinnell (1927-2014), co-founder of the NYU Creative Writing Program. With Toi Derricote, Mark Doty, Jonathan Safran Foer, Robert Hass, Edward Hirsch, Marie Howe, Major Jackson, Yusef Komunyakaa, Mirah Kozodoy, Sharon Olds, Myra Shapiro, Gerald Stern, and C. K. Williams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Film | Brandon Colvin's Sabbatical (2014): Dilemma of an Ailing Mother


Stars: Robert Longstreet, Rhoda Griffis, Kentucker Audley. While on sabbatical, Ben Hardin returns home to care for his ailing mother. 72 min. The screening will be introduced by the filmmaker himself and followed by a Q and A with Kinoscope founder and programmer Pawel Wieszczecinski. A reception with food and beverages will follow the screening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:45 pm
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