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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 29, 2017?

48 free events take place on Friday, September 29 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 September 29 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 September . 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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48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, September 29, 2017

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Conference | Eastern Iran and Western Central Asia during Late Antiquity: Numismatics, Archaeology, and Art History in Dialogue


Late Antiquity in Western Central Asia and Eastern Iran—that is the centuries between the downfall of the Great Kushan dynasty and the beginning of Türk suzerainty—remains a particularly obscure period. Major questions concerning even basic political and cultural developments are still poorly understood. Yet, it is clear that this period was one of important and momentous political, social, demographic, and cultural change—such as the rise of Iran as a new hegemonic power in the wider region, the ascent of Sogdiana as one of the main cultural and economic power-houses of Eurasia, and the influx of new populations and elites, labeling themselves and/or labeled by others as “Huns.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 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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City Walk | 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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9:45 am
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City Walk | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 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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9:45 am
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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put your game face on and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends! All players welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Central Park All-in-One Tour


It is easy to forget that you are in a crowded city while walking through this spectacular park! The original plan for the City of New York, laid out by the City Commissioners in 1811 did not include the park. But as the city grew rapidly in size, we needed a place for New Yorkers to get a breath of fresh air! Central Park, with its 843 acres of meadows, lawns, ponds, lakes and more, was the solution. Today it is one of the best-known parks in the world and is enjoyed by millions-both locals and tourists alike.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Symposium | Living in America: Frank Lloyd Wright, Harlem, and Modern Housing


The question of how to live in America preoccupied many architects and planners from Frank Lloyd Wright to the consortium behind Harlem's first public housing proposals in the mid-twentieth century. This symposium, which accompanies the exhibition by the same name gathers scholars on mid?20th Century housing for a conversation that bridges what might otherwise seem like disparate realms of inquiry in order to reassess received histories and to provoke new questions about how we live in America today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Symposium | Naturally Inspiring: A Day Of Wool


Embark on a day of hands-on activities and discussion to explore the broad scope of wool’s applications – from clothing to furniture to bedding. The day’s schedule will feature a morning presentation on wool science, followed by an afternoon of workshop activities, and a panel discussion featuring leaders in the textile industry talking about wool’s ecological impact from farm to fashion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York 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, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Author Reading | Chris Guillebeau discusses his book Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days


For some people, the thought of quitting their day job to pursue the entrepreneurial life is exhilarating. For many others, it’s terrifying. After all, a stable job that delivers a regular paycheck is a blessing. And not everyone has the means or the desire to take on the risks and responsibilities of working for themselves. But what if we could quickly and easily create an additional stream of income without giving up the security of a full-time job? Enter the side hustle. Designed for the busy and impatient, this detailed roadmap will show you how to select, launch, refine, and make money from your side hustle in under a month.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 12, 2017 to May 23, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Talk | Alchemy: Its Theory and Practice


Alchemy is the art and science of bringing something to its final perfection, or its completion - much as a work of art is completed or perfected. At heart it is about creation, creator, and creativity. Brian Cotnoir’s talk will be an essential introduction to the theories and practices of alchemy and how it relates to creation and another way of knowing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate. This tour takes place every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Damien Chazelle's La La Land (2016): 6-Time Oscar-Winning Musical


Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt. While waiting for their big breaks, two proper L.A. dreamers, a suavely- charming, soft-spoken jazz pianist and a brilliant, vivacious playwright, attempt to reconcile aspirations and relationship in a magical old-school romance. 128 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Edward Zwick's Legends of the Fall (1944): Oscar-Winning Drama


Stars: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn. In the 1900s, three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of Montana are affected by betrayal, history, love, nature, and war. 133 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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 | Fencing Lessons for Beginners


Beginner lessons with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing. No prior experience needed and equipment is provided. Must be 16 or older to participate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Brad Furman's The Infiltrator (2016): Tracking Drug Lord


Stars: Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger. A U.S. Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. 127 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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. Tour takes place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Jen Wan's Super Citizen Ko (1995): Taiwanese Drama


At an old age, a former political prisoner is determined to find out where his fellow sufferers have laid since their secret execution, while Taiwan embarks on a tumultuous path of democratization. 120 min. Followed by a panel discussion with the director, curators and Feng-mei Heberer, Assistant Professor of Dept. of Cinema Studies, moderated by Zhen Zhang, Director of Asian Film and Media Initiative and Associate Professor of Dept. of Cinema Studies
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Laurence Oliver's Henry V (1944): Oscar-Nominated Shakespeare Adaptation


Stars: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks. In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415. 137 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Rockefeller Center Tour


Rockefeller Center is one of the most popular public spaces and tourist attractions in New York City. This depression-era commercial complex takes up over three full city blocks and is rich with history, public art, and art-deco architecture. Built by business mogul John D. Rockefeller Jr. with his own money, he instructed his team of designers and architects to build the most beautiful commercial complex of it’s kind in the world. That vision resulted in what is still one of NYC’s greatest treasures and gave rise to some of NYC’s favorite traditions including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the famous dance team the Rockettes and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
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Film | Roman Polanski's Chinatown (1974): Oscar-Winning Drama


Stars: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston. A private detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.
   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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Master Class | Don Liuzzi, Well-Known Timpanist


Don Liuzzi was born and raised in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and completed high school in Philadelphia at the Franklin Learning Center. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan and his Master of Music degree from Temple University. His primary teachers were Alan Abel, Charles Owen, and John Soroka. Beyond his over 60 commercial recordings as principal timpani of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Liuzzi can be heard on several Decca releases with Seiji Ozawa’s Saito Kinen Festival Orchestra, with which he has been a guest timpanist for five seasons.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Other | Bingo in the Park


BYO food and beverages to this all ages, free to enter, B-I-N-G-O night. Each game winner receives a prize! Fridays until September 29, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
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City Walk | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
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Film | Yi-tzeng Juang's Hand in Hand (2010): Taiwanese Documentary


This documentary portrays the love story of a human rights doctor and his wife and how they fought for democratization of Taiwan. 142 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:15 pm
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Film | Marc Rothemund's Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005): German cinema, Oscar nomination


In 1943, student activist Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) and fellow members of the White Rose resistance group work tirelessly to distribute anti-war and anti-Nazi propapanda in Munich. During one such mission, the Gestapo take her and her brother into custody; six days later, Sophie meets her fate. In German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussion | The Bloomberg and De Blasio Years


Jarrett Murphy, executive editor and publisher of City Limits, interviews Chris McNickle and Joseph P. Viteritti about their new histories of the Bloomberg and De Blasio mayoralties.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety with Michael Phelps


The documentary film features candid interviews with children and young adults discussing their anxiety and its impact on their lives, along with a special interview with Michael Phelps, a mental health advocate and one of the greatest athletes of all-time. The film includes discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as help, resources and tools. Followed by a Q&A with teens, experts & filmmakers. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety: A Premiere Screening


Followed by a Q&A with teens, experts and filmmakers. Encouraging us all to talk about anxiety and providing hope.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Art to Share from India and Iran


The Library commemorates the 10th anniversary of New York Foundation for the Arts' Mentoring Program for Immigrant Artists with a series of intereactive café programs that use the arts and literature to celebrate our unity and appreciate our diversity. For this first evening in the series, Indian writer Monidipa Mondal discusses censorship, banned books, "American" arts, and her immigration story with her mentor, Iranian writer and editor Poupeh Missaghi. This is an evening of casual conversation, readings, and communal creativity, as we get to know our immigrant neighbors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Ed Hamilton discusses his book Lords of the Schoolyard


The new novel by Ed Hamilton is an unflinching depiction of bullying in suburban America as seen through the eyes of the bullies themselves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Happy Birthday, Thoreau: A Marathon Reading of Walden by Henry David Thoreau


A marathon reading of the entirety of the American classic Walden to honor the bicentennial of the birth of it’s author Henry David Thoreau. Commencing the evening will be a talk by Laura Dassow Walls author of the recent acclaimed biography Henry David Thoreau, A Life. The public is gratefully invited to participate as readers and auditors in this event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Jamal Joseph's Chapter & Verse (2017): fiction-verite drama


Enough is Enough All of Us or None, 2008, 19 min Chapter & Verse Jamal Joseph, 2017, 97 min After serving eight years in prison, reformed gang leader S. Lance Ingram re-enters society and struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. Living under the tough supervision of a parole officer in a halfway house, he is unable to find a job that will let him use the technological skills he gained in prison. Lance is forced to take a job delivering for a food pantry where he befriends Ms. Maddy (Loretta Devine), a strong and spirited grandmother, and assumes responsibility for her 15-year-old grandson Ty, a promising student who is pulled into a dangerous street gang. When gang members decide to punish Ty for disobeying the "law of the streets," Lance risks sacrificing his "second chance" at freedom so that Ty can have a "first chance" at a better life. Followed by Q&A with Jamal Joseph.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Recital: J.Mark Stambaugh and Reiko Fueting, Composition


J. Mark Stambaugh’s accomplishment as a composer reflects his activity in a wide variety of musical genres. His work for orchestra Il Campanile (1997) was a finalist in the Masterprize competition in London, where it was recorded by Andrea Quinn with the BBC Concert Orchestra and heard on radio broadcasts in countries throughout the world; the New York premiere was performed by the Manhattan School Symphony conducted by George Manahan. Reiko Fueting (pictured) was born in Königs Wusterhausen of the German Democratic Republic. He attended the State High School of Music in Wernigerode and studied composition and piano at the Conservatory in Dresden, Germany; at Rice University in Houston, Texas; at Manhattan School of Music; and at Seoul National University in South Korea. Some of his most influential teachers have been the composers Jörg Herchet and Nils Vigeland, and the pianist Winfried Apel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Ghosts of the East Village Tour


The ghosts of Greenwich Village are too numerous and interesting to meet in just one evening! Due to popular demand, they are offering a new tour, “Ghosts of the East Village,” as a companion tour to one of their biggest crowd-pleasers, Ghosts of the West Village.
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7:30 pm
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Musical | Loving Repeating: A Musical of Gertrude Stein


Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Gertrude Stein. Adapted and directed by Frank Galati.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Melodeon presents Swiss-American Connections


Marc Fitze, harmonium, and Artis Wodehouse, piano, perform works by Templeton Strong, Frank Martin, Paul Juon, Hans Peter Graf, and Antonio Lopez Almagro.
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven, Saint-Seans, Shostakovich


Program: Eric Nathan Omaggio a Gesualdo for String Orchestra (premiere) C. Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 (NYCP edition) D. Shostakovich Prelude and Scherzo, Op. 11 L. V. Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (NYCP edition, arr. Yoomi Paik) Hailed as a "sensitive and thinking musician first and an awesome technician second" (Los Angeles Times), internationally-acclaimed pianist Haesun Paik joins New York Classical Players for this season premiere.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Comedy Club | ComedyBnB Show


A weekly comedy show featuring comedians who have been seen on Comedy Central, College Humor and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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