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28 free events take place on Friday, February 20 in New York City.
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28 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, February 20, 2015

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Conference | Ghost of the Past: Nazi-Looted Art and Its Legacies


A conference organized by Deutsches Haus together with the Department of Art History and co-sponsored by the Jewish Museum and co-presented with the Goethe Institut New York.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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9:30 am
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Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


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


A multi-neighborhood tour of the Lower Manhattan area. The tour begins on Wall Street, where you will see the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church before moving on the the World Trade Center and City Hall. Then move on by subway to visit the largest Chinatown in the United States. Following Chinatown, the tour will continue on through Little Italy and on to SoHo.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting.
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Symposium | Festival Neue Literatur: Encounters Across the Ocean


Presentations by graduate students: Alyssa Green — Weidenholzer Xan Holt — Nawrat Peter Kalal — Kermani Amanda Dennis — Schwitter Ena Brdjanovic — Gapanenko Sandra Chiritescu — Luescher
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Blogging for Beginners Workshop


Learn what a blog is, see examples of blogs, learn how to blog and to create your own using Blogger/Word Press.
   Midtown,
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1:15 pm
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Film | Craig Johnson's The Skeleton Twins (2014): Estranged Siblings


Stars: Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson. Having both coincidentally cheated death on the same day, estranged twins reunite with the possibility of mending their relationship. 93 Minutes
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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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.
   Upper Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Digital Media Basics


Learn all about downloading music, videos, images and more, including streaming and sharing.
   Midtown,
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Teach Yourself Using Online Resources


Explore Library databases and free websites that will help you learn a variety of skills and subjects. Prepare for many academic, civil service and professional licensing exams using LearningExpressLibrary, available from home with your library card.
   Midtown,
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2:30 pm
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Concert | College Composer Recitals


4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eisenberg-Fried String Concerto Finals 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Jiyeon Hwang, soprano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Benjamin Sutin, jazz violin
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


Han Chen, Piano 4 p.m. Jae Ook Lee, Violin 6 p.m. Hyesang Park, Soprano 8 p.m.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Mac Computers for Beginners


Learn the basics of using a Mac computer.
   Midtown,
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4:45 pm
Free

Author Reading | Authors Read: Megan Mayhew Bergman / Emily St. John Mandel


Megan Mayhew Bergman’s story collection “Almost Famous Women” is new from Scribner (January, 2015). Emily St. John Mandel’s latest book is “Station Eleven: A Novel” (Knopf, 2014).
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Concert | 3 Folk Music Acts


5:30 pm Jon Ladeau - Acoustic Americana 6:05 pm Cara Scarmack - Americana songwriter 6:40 pm Laura Meyer - Grit-rock and seafoam blues
   Lincoln Square,
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Here There, Acá Allá: Photographic Dialogues Between Generations and Cultures


An intergenerational photography workshop that brings together the first and second generations of participating Mexican-American immigrant families. The title refers to the dual experience of growing up and living between two cultures, using two languages and developing an enriched identity. Light refreshments will be served.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Sculpture: Paula Hayes' Morning Glory


Aurora borealis - the lights of the northern hemisphere - occurs when electrically charged particles from the sun enter the earth's atmosphere, flowing past the earth’s magnetosphere and causing a magnificent display of moving colored light. In Paula Hayes’ exhibition, this natural phenomenon is inspiration for a celestial landscape of brilliantly hued, luminous chandeliers. The living plants and gardens that have defined Hayes’ work for two decades have been replaced with suspended sculptures.
   Bowery, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Edward Deyo Jacobs and the Spanish Civil War


Conversation between James D. Fernández, Associate Professor of Spanish & Portugese, and author John K. Jacobs on his book The Stranger in the Attic: Finding a Lost Brother in His Letters Home (2013), which explores the life and art of Edward Deyo Jacobs, who left the Art Students League to fight in the Spanish Civil War.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


Producer Eric Vetter's talented lineup of performers features comedian Kevin Avery (writer on HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"), alt-folk singer-songwriter Jessica Delfino (creator of New York Annual Funny Songs Festival); author/storyteller Michele Carlo (Fish Out Of Agua); illusionist Lee Alan Barrett; and a surprise guest.
   Alphabet City,
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7:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: One9 and Eric Parker's Nas: Time Is Illmatic (2014)


21 years after the release of Nas's groundbreaking debut album "Illmatic," Nas: Time Is Illmatic takes us into the heart of his creative process. Returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences - from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning hip-hop scene in New York City - and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 20. 74 min. Skype Q&A with filmmakers One9 and Eric Parker to follow the screening.
   Upper Manhattan,
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Screening | Blancanieves, a Silent Film with a New Live Soundtrack


Experience an unforgettable evening of contemporary and classic silent film screenings accompanied by live music. This evening showcases the award-winning silent hit Blancanieves based on the “Snow White” fairy tale, written and directed by acclaimed Spanish director Pablo Berger in 2012. Alfonso Vilallonga's original soundtrack will be performed by the composer himself along with the acclaimed new-music ensemble Wordless Music Orchestra. Set in a romantic version of 1920’s Andalusia, the silent black-and-white fantasy swept the 2013 Gaudí awards (known as the Spanish Oscars) winning Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Catalan-Language Film, among others, and was one of the year's most popular films in Spain.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | College Voice Recital


Edward Cleary, baritone
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Recital: Thomas Sauer, piano


A stellar musical event. A concert showcasing the artistry of internationally acclaimed performers and distinguished faculty members at a leading New York conservatory.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: A College Production


In an enchanted wood, four lovers flee Athens, unaware that their romantic squabbles and parental difficulties will soon be overshadowed by magic. The king and queen of the fairies, Titania and Oberon, pit their wits and wills against one another, in the process turning all into libidinous lunatics while Titania herself falls in love with a buffoon turned ass. Throw in a group of simple rustics rehearsing a play and a mischievous fairy named Puck into the ensuing chaos, this hilarious romp proves “the course of true love never did run smooth.”
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Joshua Van Ness and MOR, Heartfelt Rock 'n' Rollers


Singer Joshua Van Ness and his ultra-tight backing band MOR (short for “Men of Rock”) create heartfelt, hook-laden rock ‘n’ roll with a subtle funk influence. Catchy guitar riffs, groove-inducing bass lines, and smooth sax provide a melodic backdrop for Van Ness’ socially conscious lyrics.
   Fort Greene,
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9:00 pm
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Performance | The Infiltrators: Two Comedy Shows for the Price of One


Edinburgh Festival comedy vets Matt Nagin and Harmon Leon deliver two solo shows…IN ONE EVENING! Harmon Leon has made a moniker for himself infiltrating reality TV shows and the worst places in America; as chronicled in his stories in VICE. Matt Nagin has appeared on TV in such acting roles as cannibalistic sailor, gay Amish man, human limb dealer, and Jesus. These two comedic performers both bring you multimedia extravaganzas. Two shows for the price of one!
   Midtown, New York, NY
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11:00 pm
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