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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, July 1, 2025!
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
July 1, 2025. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc. are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, July 1, 2025!
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, July 1, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (July 1, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
Join the Club!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
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'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park: Harmonize Body & Mind
Learn how to practice this traditional system of health and self-defense out in nature. Derived from the philosphy of Taoism, Tai Chi was designed to develop the optimum degree of harmony between body and mind, as well as between the individual and the natural order of the universe. Classes are led by teachers and students who train nearby at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Classes are rain or shine. All levels are welcomed, and no equipment is necessary. Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated, and wear comfortable, breathable clothes!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Get in Shape: Bodyweight Blast
Classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Yoga in the Park with Expert Instructor
This yoga class is appropriate for all levels. It's taught by Andrew Pyo, a New York City-based registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) at Yoga Shanti, Chelsea Piers Fitness, The Well, Align Yoga Hamptons, Practice Yoga and UZIT. Please bring your own mat (the park does not provide yoga mats). Organizers also recommend bringing water and a towel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Zumba Class for All-Levels
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They’re a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | Books to Broadway: Inside Look with Broadway Stars
Backstage look at books starring on Broadway. The Great Gatsby Linedy Genao (Myrtle Wilson) Austin Colby (Tom Buchanan) Hosted by Ilana Levine, actress and podcaster, Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine. Linedy Genao was named to Variety's prestigious "Actors to Watch" list, making history as the first Latina to originate a leading role in an Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway musical. She has been seen on Broadway in Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet!, Dear Evan Hansen. Austin Colby made his Broadway debut as a proud original ensemble member of The Great Gatsby. He has been seen off-Broadway in Jersey Boys and in the tour of Disney's Frozen. His TV/Film credits include Sisterhood Inc., Pretty Thing, and The Beauty. As an actress, Ilana Levine has performed on stage and screen to critical acclaim. On Broadway, Ilana is best known to musical theater fans for her comedic turn as "Lucy Van Pelt" in the Broadway revival of You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Ilana also starred in the Broadway productions of Jake's Women, Wrong Mountain and The Last Night Of Ballyhoo. She has performed at the Tony Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Piano in the Park: Jazz, Blues, & Country with Multi-Instrumentalist
A five, six, seven, eight... Come on down and swing along to the best jazz, blues, and country the Big Apple has to offer. Multi-instrumentalist Brennen Ernst plays guitar, banjo, stride piano, and more. He first performed professionally at age sixteen, and has since played across North America and Europe in a number of different acts since. Brenden currently resides in Philadelphia, PA, where he can be found performing and recording in a variety of different genres, including hot jazz, swing, bluegrass, classic country, old-time, and ragtime music. "...and it was clear he was off and running." - The New York Times (on Brennen's music)
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): Action-Adventure Film with Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones seeks the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its extraordinary powers in this academy award winner. Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey Harrison Ford is a leading man in films of several genres and is regarded as an American cultural icon. His films have grossed more than $5.4 billion in North America and more than $9.3 billion worldwide. He is the recipient of various accolades, including the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, an Honorary Cesar, and an Honorary Palme d'Or, in addition to an Academy Award nomination. Steven Spielberg is an American film director, writer, and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Directors Guild of America Awards, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. Seven of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Creative Pop-Ups in the Park
Discover hands-on art and writing activities each month in the park! These open-air pop-ups invite people of all ages and abilities to gather, create, and connect through engaging experiences, like drawing, storytelling, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | The Strangers Project: Interactive Story Display
Experience thousands of handwritten, anonymous stories shared by people from all walks of life, and add your own to the collection. This interactive display invites visitors to read deeply personal reflections on love, loss, joy, fear, and everything in between. Since its founding, The Strangers Project has gathered over 65,000 stories, creating a living archive of human connection. Reflect, share, and participate in this moving exploration of everyday truths. Thursday to Sunday, 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm, on view July through October.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Inside the Exhibition: Talk with Museum Experts
Take a deeper look at Sargent and Paris, an exhibition exploring the formative years of renowned portraitist John Singer Sargent. Featuring early works created while he lived and trained in Paris, the show reveals how Sargent engaged with the French art world--absorbing academic traditions, experimenting with style, and navigating the avant-garde circles that shaped his future career. Join Stephanie Herdrich, American Painting and Drawing Curator, for a look behind the exhibition, offering fresh insights and behind-the-scenes stories. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Chess in the Park
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning -- plus it's fun! For all ages 5 and up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | September 5 (2024): Historical Drama Thriller
During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage of the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group. Director: Tim Fehlbaum Cast: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Open Studios | Group Art Exhibition of Emerging Artists
Explore profound transformation and collective resilience in this group exhibition featuring works by eleven emerging artists. Inspired by the idea of radical metamorphosis and the shared human journey toward hope, the show invites viewers to consider how deep shifts in perspective emerge through empathy, learning, and connection. Curated by Dr. Cathy Rosamond, sea change highlights a diverse range of artistic voices and media, unified by themes of growth, change, and engagement with the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Live Music First Tuesdays: Vintage Jazz, Soul, and Blues
Ease into the evening with vintage soul, blues, and jazz from acclaimed vocalist Samoa Wilson. This performance brings timeless sounds and smooth vocals to your Tuesday wind-down.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors
Organizers bring a wider selection of board games to the Games Cart at this event, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more. Not sure what to play? The Games Hosts can help you find the perfect game and match up players!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They’re a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Fitness Session: Wellness Walk
Move, recharge, and connect with this wellness experience. Slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself on this guided recovery walk. Along the route, we’ll incorporate mindful elements like intention setting, meditation, breathwork, and gentle stretching. This is more than just a walk—it’s a moment to move with intention, breathe deeply, and find balance in both body and mind.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Book Launch with Acclaimed Writer-Director Malcolm D. Lee
Looking to add to your summer reading list? This event is the launch of The Best Man: Unfinished Business by Malcolm D. Lee, writer and director of the critically acclaimed feature film debut, The Best Man. The first in the trilogy written with Jayne Allen, The Best Man: Unfinished Business follows Harper, Jordan, and Robyn as they try to establish lives away from the hurts of the past and come to realize that some love is impossible to break. Moderating the conversation is author, actress, host of Sirius XM's “Bevelations," and Harlem's own Bevy Smith, who coined the phrase "It gets greater later." Book signing and tasting will follow. Malcolm D. Lee is a writer, director, and producer whose directorial work includes his critically acclaimed feature film debut, The Best Man, as well as Girls Trip, Night School, and The Best Man: The Final Chapters. His company, Blackmaled Productions, is dedicated to telling diverse stories that contribute to changing and amplifying narratives of people of color. Jayne Allen is the author of the bestselling Black Girls Must Die Exhausted novel series and The Most Wonderful Time. Allen crafts transcultural stories that touch upon contemporary women’s issues. Bevy Smith, Quintessential Harlem girl, Gracie Award winner and life-long New Yorker Bevy Smith is the host of Sirius XM’s “Bevelations” on Radio Andy. Once a wildly successful luxury fashion publishing exec, Bevy shifted her professional goals over a decade ago to pursue a life in front of the camera. A pop culture aficionado and fashion expert, Bevy served as moderator of Bravo TV’s revolutionary “Fashion Queens," and was a former co-host on the nationally syndicated “Page Six TV.” Always pushing the boundaries Bevy has embarked on a new acting career and has appeared as fan favorite Aunt Tammy on the first two seasons of the Prime Video series HARLEM.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Poetry Reading | Hear Poetry from Award-Winning Writers
Award-winning poetry by established and emerging poets throughout the summer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Raque Ford: Plexiglass Poetry and Print Experiments
Experience Raque Ford's tactile poetry in her second solo exhibition. This exhibition features vibrant acrylic sheets laser-cut with text and symbols drawn from popular culture. These wall-mounted works—rescued from custom dance floors—carry the marks of past lives, tracing connection and sociability in their worn surfaces. Alongside these luminous pieces, discover Ford’s monotypes from the renowned Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, kinetic sculptures crafted from repurposed receipt printers, and a dynamic window installation activating the gallery space.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Other | Antiques and Inventions in the Park
Witness this traveling interactive exhibition of antiques and inventions. Come meet Denny, the Museum's curator, who inspires kids and adults to explore their curiosities. Offerings and objects will change throughout the season, so swing by each week to see what's on display!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Music on the East River: Jazz & Swing with a Mediterranean Touch
Black Olive Jazz features the warm singer Kay Kostopoulos and the veteran Noel Jewkes on tenor, alto, soprano and flute. The group performs a wide range of jazz: swing, standards, blues, latin and originals. Black Olive Jazz brings a Mediterranean feel to jazz, featuring sultry vocals, exotic finger cymbals and serpentine phrases on soprano saxophone. Kay and Noel have been featured venues and jazz festivals all around the San Francisco Bay Area, including the Sonoma, Napa, Healdsburg, Vallejo, Sacramento, Palo Alto, and Fillmore Jazz Festivals. Their album, "Exotica", a Mediterranean Jazz Journey, received rave reviews, and was honored by the Stanford Humanities celebration.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Mat Pilates for Movement and Flexibility
A strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement and flexibility. This class is perfect for all levels. Bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Workout with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Get moving this summer with a free 60-minute workout led by top trainers from Chelsea Piers Fitness, known for world-class sports facilities and dynamic programming. This energizing class offers a taste of what Chelsea Piers offers, tailored to all fitness levels. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to fitness, join a welcoming community and break a sweat by the water. No experience necessary—just bring your energy and enjoy the fresh air! A water bottle is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Author Discussion on Book about Immigration Detention in USA
This event is a conversation to celebrate the release of Immigration Detention Inc with the authors Nancy Hiemstra and Deirdre Conlon. The United States has the most extensive immigration detention system in the world, expanding from a capacity of less than 5,000 detainees per day in the 1980s to 52,000 by 2019. Nancy Hiemstra and Deirdre Conlon provide a damning exposé of the ways immigration detention generates income while those detained are starved, sickened, and exploited as a matter of routine detention operation. Drawing on over a decade of research and focusing on detention centers in New Jersey and New York, the authors map public-private financial relationships and trace how detention contracts for food, medical care, and in-facility stores are fought over to the penny. By dissecting the inner workings of immigration detention, they show a system governed by a capitalist logic that produces sickening and corrupting dependencies in communities across the US. Coming at a pivotal social and political moment, Immigration Detention Inc. makes the case for dismantling immigration detention regimes everywhere.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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7:00 pm
Regular: $25
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Play | Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well in the Park (Family Night)
"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings. This performance is designed for kids and grown-ups alike! Come at 6:30 p.m. to make your own crown/tiara and scepter to help you feel like royalty while watching this bold, funny tale unfold.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Comedy Club | Super Story Party
A night of storytelling, comedy, music, and unexpected surprises hosted by Michele Carlo and produced by Eric Vetter. The lineup features seasoned performers and rising voices, including Adrienne Frost and Anthony Melendez, with live music by Miles Alexander Blue Spruce. Stick around for the “Magic Hat Open-Mic,” where audience members can throw their name in for a chance to share a four-minute story of their own. Masks and proof of vaccination may be required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Regular: $15
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos.
From sunset to 30 minutes before park closure. Every Tuesday night from April to October!
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:15 pm
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