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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 17, 2025?
34 free events take place on Tuesday, June 17 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 June 17 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 June . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 17, 2025?
34 free events take place on Tuesday, June 17 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 June 17 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 June . 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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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!
34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.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 | Outdoor Wellness Session: Dance Cardio for All Ages
This outdoor wellness session is designed to energize your body and mind. Move, groove, and vibe out in this one-of-a-kind workout. Flow to an epic playlist and feel your energy rise with every beat. All levels, all ages – just show up and sweat.
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 | Learn How To Ribbon Dance
Combine cardio with artistry as you wave long ribbons in the air to create rainbows, waterfalls, dragons and ocean waves. Ribbon Dancing is as visually stunning as it is fun and easy to learn. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Ribbons will be available to borrow, but participants may also bring their own.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Yoga in the Park with Expert Instructor
This yoga class is appropriate for all levels. It's taught by Ingrid A. Marcroft, the co-founder of Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness, a NYC-based yoga studio that, since 2020, is completely international in its daily reach. All studio classes remain hybrid and Ingrid leads retreats in the US and abroad, often with her husband and studio co-founder, Stephan W. Kolbert. She is an E-RYT 500 Hour Yoga Instructor, the first certified Urban Zen Integrative Therapist, an Ordained Interfaith Minister, a Reiki Master, voiceover artist, and singer.She has been a healing facilitator and wellness tour guide for over three decades for diverse populations, from birth to death, and is recognized for her ability to hold space for profound self-acceptance and healing at any stage of life. 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
Concert | Piano in the Park: JazzWeek-Charting Artist Plays Straight-Ahead Jazz
A five, six, seven, eight... Come on down and swing along to the best jazz the Big Apple has to offer. A swingin' pianist rooted in the bebop tradition, Marc Devine began playing jazz piano in high school before moving on to study under the tutelage of trumpet master Clark Terry. In 2009 Devine moved to NYC where he became a mainstay of the jazz scene, performing regularly with his own bands and as a sideman working with musicians such as Fukushi Tainaka, Hide Tanaka, Bill Crow, Jackie Williams, Jerry Weldon and many others. Devine recently released recordings of his NYC trios, Inspiration, on ITI Records featuring Hide Tanaka on bass and drummer Fukushi Tainaka, which climbed to number 34 on the JazzWeek radio charts. His CD The Late Set was also very well received, recorded live at Mezzrow with Hide Tanaka on bass and the legendary Jackie Williams on drums. "Devine is right in that pocket. Simply just smashing stuff that's a tonic for recidivist ears that want to hear it old school, played perfectly." -Midwest Jazz Record
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Vengeance (2022): Black Comedy Mystery Film
An NYC writer is drawn into a web of secrets and violence and family... weirdness... in rural Texas when he attempts to solve the murder of a girl he had a one-night-stand with. Director: B.J. Novak Cast: B.J. Novak, Boyd Holbrook, J. Smith-Cameron, Lio Tipton, Dove Cameron, Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Learn about at New Scultpural Exhibition
Hear new insights and untold stories and take a closer look at the works of art. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble. Only her second outdoor sculptural installation, the project explores the sonic potential of stringed instruments as well as their formal possibilities. In the artist's unique response to modernism, these acoustic sculptures propose the line of the string as a proxy for art history, unbroken and continuous.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
registration recommended, free...
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 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989): Sci-Fi Comedy with Rick Moranis
The Szalinski kids have to find a way to survive in their own backyard after accidentally being shrunken down by their father's invention. Director: Joe Johnston Cast: Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman, Kristine Sutherland Rick Moranis is a Canadian actor, comedian, musician, producer, songwriter, and writer. Moranis appeared in the sketch comedy series Second City Television (SCTV) in the 1980s and starred afterward in several Hollywood films, including Streets of Fire (1984), Ghostbusters (1984) and its sequel Ghostbusters II (1989), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Spaceballs (1987), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989, and its 1992 and 1997 sequels), My Blue Heaven (1990), and The Flintstones (1994). In 1997, Moranis began a long break from acting. But, he's provided voice-over work for a few animated films.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Book synopsis: In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to institutionalize him, it was Chona and Nate Timblin, the Black janitor at Moshe's theater and the unofficial leader of the Black community on Chicken Hill, who worked together to keep the boy safe. As these characters' stories overlap and deepen, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins of white, Christian America struggle and what they must do to survive. When the truth is finally revealed about what happened on Chicken Hill and the part the town's white establishment played in it, McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community--heaven and earth--that sustain us.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | A Complete Unknown (2024): Bob Dylan Biopic Starring Timothee Chalamet
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world. Director: James Mangold Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning American and French actor Timothee Chalamet has received a Screen Actors Guild Award, and been nominated for two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globes. He's the third-youngest nominee for Best Actor in Oscar history and the youngest winner of the SAG Award for Best Actor.
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
Author Reading | Transit Tourism: Explore Subway Systems around the World with New Book
David Seltzer celebrates the release of his illustrated set of essays, Transit Tourism, exploring the iconic art and design of subway systems around the world. In conversation with Josh Bach, followed by a signing. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Open Studios | Book Club: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
Book lovers come together for engaging discussions led by a moderator and centered around a selected theme. Anyone who has read the book is able to participate! Read at your own pace, then attend for a lively, moderator-led discussion with fellow readers. Whether you’re a dedicated bibliophile or just looking to connect with others, this book club is a great way to share your love of reading. About the Book: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan In Kate Fagan’s debut novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay, readers follow Anne Callahan, who reinvents herself first as Cass Ford and ultimately as the enigmatic bestselling author Cate Kay. After a tragic event disrupts her youthful aspirations, Anne assumes new identities, leading to literary fame under a pseudonym. Now, she decides to unveil her true story, confronting past secrets and exploring themes of identity, ambition, and self-discovery.
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
Book Club | Discuss The Three Lives of Cate Kay with Fellow Readers
Read at your own pace, then attend a lively, moderator-led discussion with fellow readers. Whether you're a dedicated bibliophile or just looking to connect with others, this is a great way to share your love of reading. In Kate Fagan's debut novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay, readers follow Anne Callahan, who reinvents herself first as Cass Ford and ultimately as the enigmatic bestselling author Cate Kay. After a tragic event disrupts her youthful aspirations, Anne assumes new identities, leading to literary fame under a pseudonym. Now, she decides to unveil her true story, confronting past secrets and exploring themes of identity, ambition, and self-discovery. Space is available on a first-come-first-serve basis while space is available.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment
The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
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
Party | German-English Translation Prize Ceremony
This event is an annual translation award doubleheader and to celebrate both established and emerging translators from German into English. Paul Reitter is the recipient of the 2025 Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize. The jury stated: ''We are fortunate that Paul Reitter has now achieved the near-impossible task of translating Capital, Volume One, into what The Nation has lauded as 'crisp and contemporary' English..." Juliane Scholtz is the recipient of the 2025 Gutekunst Prize of the Friends of Goethe New York. The jury stated: "The 2025 Gutekunst Prize jury unanimously and enthusiastically commends Juliane Scholtz for a flexible and dexterous translation of a passage from Judith Kuckart’s auto-fictional novel Die Welt zwischen den Nachrichten (The World Between the News)."
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
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
Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Park: Much Ado about Nothing
Enjoy a performance of the beloved romantic comedy Much Ado about Nothing. Director Rebecca Martinez presents a bilingual, 100-minute, family-friendly take on the classic tale of love, deception, and misunderstandings blends Latine influences, original music, and Shakespeare's timeless wit. All performances take place outdoors. Chair seating is available at all locations, but seating is limited, and general admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, and is not guaranteed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Contemporary Chamber Music in a Historic Church
The North/South Chamber Orchestra concludes its 45th consecutive season with this concert. The event features four recent works by American composers: Oliver Caplan, John David Earnest, Max Lifchitz, and Tyler Goorich White will be performed. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Discover the Healing Power of Blues & Jazz Music
This event is an interactive workshop titled "How the Wail of the Blues & the Cacophony of Jazz Culminate in the Healing Communal Ritual of Sinners." It explores the powerful themes of intra-communal healing inherent in the musical genres of blues and jazz,--emerging from the lived realities of African American communities--have served as powerful vehicles for expressing grief, resistance, resilience, and spiritual renewal. Attendees will trace these genres back to their roots in African ritual traditions, where music was inseparable from healing, memory, and community. By referencing the film Sinners, the group will uncover how the raw emotion of Delta blues and the improvisational complexity of jazz reflect a deeper spiritual lineage--connecting Black cultural expression to ancestral practices of collective care and liberation. Through facilitated dialogue, interactive discussion, curated song and sound examples, participants will experience, explore, and gain a deeper understanding on how these traditional musical forms function not only as art, but as sacred technologies for survival and spiritual transformation. This interactive workshop is a unique perspective on the cultural and therapeutic significance of blues and jazz rooted in African Diasporic traditions.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Signing | Kate Spade Co-Founder Discusses & Signs Her New Book, We Might Just Make It After All
Elyce Arons discusses and signs her new book, We Might Just Make It After All, with Blair Eadie. The book is a moving portrait of friendship by Elyce Arons as she reflects on her long relationship with Kate Spade, whom she met in college and went on to cofound the multi-billion-dollar fashion company as they came of age in 1990s New York. Elyce Arons is the cofounder of Kate Spade and cofounder and CEO of Frances Valentine. Arons began her career in publicity and marketing before starting the multi-billion-dollar bag company Kate Spade alongside Katy, Katy’s husband, Andy, and Pamela Bell out of a downtown New York City apartment. She has been featured on Good Morning America and Today, and in People, WWD, New York Magazine, and more. Arons lives in New York with her husband and three daughters. A purchase of We Might Just Make It After All from the bookstore is required to join the signing line at this event. Please call ahead and speak to a bookseller and reserve your copy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Photography Summer Exhibition Celebration
This photography museum is hosting a celebration of the opening of its summer exhibitions The Great Acceleration and Panjereh.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well in the Park
"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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Chamber Music in the Park: Works by Debussy, Vivaldi, and More
A music ensemble (featuring Nicholas Danielson, violin, Pedro Giraudo, double bass, Jun Cho, piano, and Eric Sato, concertmaster) plays chamber pieces by Debussy, Vivaldi, Giraudo, and Piazzolla for an outdoor concert!
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
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. Every Tuesday night from April to October!
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:15 pm
Free
Free
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