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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 4, 2014?

47 free events take place on Saturday, October 4 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 October 4 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 October . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, October 4, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Roosevelt House Public Tour
free events nyc Nation Beat, American/Brazilian Collective
free events nyc 34th Annual Korean Day Parade
free events nyc Juilliard Guitar Showcase
free events nyc College Production: Bloomer Girl
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Conference | Asia and Africa Across Disciplinary and National Lines


A two-day workshop focused on Asia and Africa that will address a wide range of themes across disciplinary and national lines.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Baylander Tour


Join a public tour of this historic U.S. Navy vessel that was originally deployed during Vietnam and later used to train U.S. helicopter pilots.
   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


City Hall Park, Broadway, New York, NY, United States (map) DescriptionFree Tours by Foot is partnering with Visit New York Tours in offering a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. 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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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House - the former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College - offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR's rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor's activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara's support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Tour times: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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Fair | Street Fair



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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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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. Video projection, yarn bombing and Lock On sculpture became popularized at the turn of the 21st century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Festival | Autumn Crafts Festival


250 juried craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Birdwatching | Birdwatching in the Park


Join a birder/naturalist to learn about the birds that nest and rest in the parks. Along with familiar birds, like the American Robin, Catbird, Mockingbird, and a variety of Sparrows, birders will seek out migrating Warblers, Finches, Brant Geese, and perhaps the more uncommon Hummingbird, Hawk, and Heron. Binoculars and field guides for adults and children are available. Novice and experienced birders welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Film | Gareth Edwards' Godzilla (2014): Monster Mash


Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston. The world's most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. 123 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Nation Beat, American/Brazilian Collective


Nation Beat, the brainchild of artistic director and founder Scott Kettner, is front woman Fabiana Masili, raucous guitarist Mark Marshall, fluid bassist Zê Grey, and Aaron Shafer-Haiss and Fernanco Saci—two pulse-pounding maracatu drummers. This American/Brazilian collective fuses folkloric Brazilian maracatu and traditional New Orleans roots rhythms by gathering 500 years of cultural crossbreeding for its explosive live shows.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Manhattan’s favorite artisan market is back for a fifth season of amazing vintage finds, artisan creations and delicious local food.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Parade | 34th Annual Korean Day Parade


The parade, expected to last about two hours, will begin at 38th Street and will walk down Sixth Avenue to 27th Street. There will be floats, marching bands, Korean traditional dance and drum troupes, as well as Tae Kwon Do (Korean Martial Arts) exhibitions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Film | Mick Garris' Bag of Bones (2011): Stephen King Adaptation


Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Melissa George, Annabeth Gish. Novelist Mike Noonan, unable to cope after his wife's sudden death, returns to the couple's lakeside retreat where he becomes involved in a custody battle between a young widow and her child's wealthy grandfather. 163 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Film | Orson Welles' Oscar Winner Citizen Kane (1941): Film Classic


Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore. Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance. 119 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: William Shakespeare's King Lear


With the Instant Shakespeare Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Mid-Park Welcome Tour


Explore the Park’s central features including the Lake and Ramble woodland, then marvel at the views from Belvedere Castle. Route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven paths. 45 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Wes Craven's A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984): Freddy Krueger's Debut


Stars: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund. Burned alive by the parents of his young victims, Freddy returns years later in the dreams of the surviving Elm Street children. One by one, he terrorizes them within their dreams—where the rules are his and the only way out is to wake up. 95 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Juilliard Guitar Showcase


Since its founding in 1989 by Grammy Award-winning master performer and teacher Sharon Isbin, the exclusive classical guitar studio at the Juilliard School has launched the careers of many international guitar virtuosos. Bokyung Byun, Alberta Khoury, and Tengyue Zhang, all current students of Isbin at Juilliard, come to The Library for the Performing Arts to share a program of thrilling, exotic, and enchanting music for classical guitar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
Free

Theater | College Production: Bloomer Girl


Program in Vocal Performance. Book by Sig Herzig and Fred Saidy. Based on a play by Dan and Lilith James. Music by Harold Arlen. Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Theater | College Production: Stupid Kids by John C. Russell


In rapid, highly stylized, music-video-like scenes, Stupid Kids follows four students at Joe McCarthy High School as they make their way from first through eighth period and beyond, struggling with the fears, frustrations, and longings peculiar to youth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Country Sounds: Dom Flemons / The Brain Cloud


Dom Flemons, called the “American Songster,” is not only a seasoned folk singer but a multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, harmonica, fife, bones, bass drum, snare drum and quills) who has played live for over one million people within the past three years alone. He has performed at a variety of festivals spanning countless musical genres from the Newport Folk Festival, to Bonnaroo, to the Grand Ole Opry. The Brain Cloud, consisting of Tamar Korn (vocals), Dennis Lichtman (electric mandolin, fiddle, clarinet), Skip Krevens (archtop electric guitar), Raphael McGregor (lap steel guitar), Andrew Hall (upright bass) and Kevin Dorn (drums), is a western swing band that combines the sounds of jazz (from ragtime through swing), bluegrass, Appalachian old-time fiddling, Tin Pan Alley popular songs, early country, Mississippi Delta blues, and western cowboy songs. Bring a blanket for lawn seating (no chairs are allowed).
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
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Film | Renny Harlin's The Covenant (2006): Supernatural Hunks


With Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan, Toby Hemingway. Four young men who belong to a supernatural legacy are forced to battle a fifth power long thought to have died out. Another great force they must contend with is the jealousy and suspicion that threatens to tear them apart. 97 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Talk | A Talk about Artist Jason Rhoades


Speaker Ingrid Schaffner is Chief Curator at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where she has supervised ICA’s exhibition program since 2000. She was the curator of the critically acclaimed 2013 exhibition, Jason Rhoades, Four Roads, which is currently on view at Kunsthalle Bremen, Bremen, Germany.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Documentary: Pat Saunders and Rea Taijiri's Passion for Justice (1994)


Yuri Kochiyama is a Japanese American woman who has lived in Harlem for more than 40 years with a long history of activism on a wide range of issues. Through extensive interviews with family and friends, archival footage, music and photographs, Passion for Justice chronicles this remarkable woman's contribution to social change through some of the most significant events of the 20th century. 57 min. Q&A with Kristen Fitzpatrick, Women Make Movies Director of Acquisition & Exhibition and moderated by BPP Member Cleo Silvers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Festival | First Saturdays: Free Programs of Art and Entertainment


At the monthly First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including dynamic performances and participatory experiences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Tour | 'Downside Up' Walk


Gravity is a given. Its anchor is a constant force within constant spin. By changing our physical orientation in space, we may fundamentally upend, well, just about everything. For Downside Up, Kristin Geneve Young will lead participants in challenging their senses of vision, equilibrium and proprioception. Balance tests, climbing exercises and aerial inversions will be used to focus the senses throughout the walk, inviting the group to respond to overlooked pockets of Midtown. Please wear snug-fitting workout clothes (think: yoga pants). Duration: 90 minutes. Age: 16+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | 'Dark Hour/Light Moment' Walk


Nighttime changes our perception of things. It changes the way we think and feel as it casts inky shadows that morph surroundings into other worlds. Join Anthony Goicolea on an evening walk away from the city. No lights, no phones, no GPS. From there, he will stage the group for the camera, as we play with light in the dark of the woods. The exact starting point will be revealed to participants upon sign-up. Duration: 4 hours. Age: 13+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | College Production: pool (no water) by Mark Ravenhill


A famous artist invites her old friends out to her luxurious home and new swimming pool, but a horrific accident puts an end to the reunion and their host into a coma.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Documentary: Shola Lynch's Free Angela and All Political Prisoners (2013)


A documentary that chronicles the life of young college professor Angela Davis, and how her social activism implicates her in a botched kidnapping attempt that ends with a shootout, four dead, and her name on the FBI's 10 most wanted list. 102 min. There will also be a Q&A with filmmaker Shola Lynch, and Black Panther Party Members BJ and Pam Hanna.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 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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Theater | College Production: Bloomer Girl


Program in Vocal Performance. Book by Sig Herzig and Fred Saidy. Based on a play by Dan and Lilith James. Music by Harold Arlen. Lyrics by E. Y. Harburg.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
$5

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Fred Ho Memorial: A Scientific Soul Green Monster Big Band Tribute


The Green Monster Big Band is an 18-piece outfit formed by Fred Ho (The Sweet Science Suite, 2013 Next Wave Festival), the composer — called the “greatest baritone saxophonist of all time” by The New Yorker — who passed away this April. Combining revolutionary politics with African and Asian musical traditions, Ho pioneered a vibrant new form of jazz deployed in service of socialist ideals. Comprising leading jazz luminaries who have performed with the likes of Duke Ellington, Ornette Coleman, and Gil Evans, the Green Monster Big Band pays tribute to Ho’s visionary spirit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

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Play | A Play About a Famous Artist

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