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Free events for Saturday, 02/20/16
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27 free events take place on Saturday, February 20 in New York City.
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27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, February 20, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | USQ SweatFest Workout


Join one of our three action-packed fitness classes taught by amazing celebrity instructors. Whether you are in the mood for Quantico (bootcamp), Broadway (dance cardio), or the Ashram (yoga), there is a unique workout for all levels. 8:00AM HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING w/JENNA WOLFE 9:00AM DANCE CARDIO w/AMANDA KLOOTS 10:00AM YOGA w/KERRI VERNA Attendees can only participate in one of the three above classes. Admission to each event will begin 30 minutes prior to class time.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Moderate-to-brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone, strength and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying Central Park's beautiful landscapes. This event takes place every Saturday.
   Central Park,
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9:30 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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   Civic Center,
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10:00 am
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Talk | Book Buzz


The library is hosting a Random House rep who will buzz about forthcoming books and give readers the inside scoop on summer and fall titles. Advanced Readers Copies, book catalogs, and Keep Calm and Read On tote bags will be available for attendees.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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11:00 am
Free

Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


Travel from Grand Army Plaza, past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and stop at the Dairy on this trip through the southern Park highlights. Route involves moderate inclines and some stairs. 45 minutes.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Tour | MOMA PS1 and Roosevelt Island Tram Walk


About 5 miles and 5 hours. Visit MoMA PS1 for the "Greater New York" exhibit, eat at a supermarket cafe, walk along some of the East River parks, then walk on to Roosevelt Island and take the tram to Manhattan.
   Long Island City,
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11:30 am
$3

Workshop | 3D Printing Mini Workshop: Jewelry


This workshop will cover the basics of getting started with 3D printing, no technical background and no personal printer required. We will start with a short overview of this exciting new technology and cover beginner 3D printing tools. Using an easy-to-learn online application you will customize your own simple 3D product that can be printed with Shapeways. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   Midtown,
1:30 pm
Free

Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers. This tour takes place Saturdays at 2pm.
   Downtown Brooklyn,
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2:00 pm
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Film | Gordon Douglas' Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964): Oscar-Nominated Rat Pack Romp


Starring Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin. In Chicago, during the Prohibition, two rival gangs compete for control of the city's rackets. 123 min.
   Midtown,
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2:00 pm
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Talk | Pollinator Victory Gardens: Winning the War on Pollinator Decline


Learn why more butterfly- and bee-friendly plants are coming to the East River Esplanade and other NYC parks, and what you can do to help as a park volunteer or city or country gardener.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more! This tour takes place every Saturday.
   Midtown,
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Beethoven and a Bouquet of French Gems


Pianist Raj Bhimani presents a recital.
   Lincoln Square,
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2:30 pm
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Film | James Redford's Paper Tigers (2015): Documentary on At-Risk Teens in Washington


A documentary that follows the lives of four students of Lincoln Alternative High School in Walla Walla Washington, a school rife with gang activity, drug use and violence.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: A College Production


"It is the future. The time is now. Power, love and death drive us to the new society. But do we have the strength?” - Julius Caesar This event occurs Feb. 18-20.
   Greenwich Village, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Nation Beat, Brazil-New Orleans Fusioners


Nation Beat is a 21st-century mashup that plays with infectious energy, seamlessly bridging Brazilian grooves, New Orleans funk, and classic American roots music. The group’s latest album, Growing Stone, which the band calls “an album for two Americas,” was inspired by Brazilian maracatu drumming, New Orleans second-line rhythms, Appalachian-style bluegrass, funk, rock, and country blues.
   East Harlem, New York, NY
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the organ on the 101-rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor and Boody Organ Builders. The Organ Meditation takes place every Saturday from Sept. 12, 2015 to May 28, 2016.
   Lower Manhattan,
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4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Jonathan Fischer's Red Is the Nemesis of White: Collages and Curated images


On view are works inspired by the color red. Artist Jonathan Fischer spent months exploring the development, definition, and scope of red.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Talk | An Interview with Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn


Vocalist Jazzmeia “Jazz” Horn has earned a reputation as a dynamic musician with a soulful sound. She was awarded both the "Rising Star Award” (2012) and the "First Place Prize" (2013) in the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition. Moderated by Willard Jenkins.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Ranxuan Wang, piano 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Polixeni Tziouvaras, mezzo-soprano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Soyoung Choe, piano
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Concert | An Evening of Schumann, Verdi, and Victory Over Evil


Soloists will perform Robert Schumann’s wreath of songs titled Myrthen; the Schiller Institute Manhattan and Brooklyn Community Chorus will perform “Va, pensiero,” the chorus of Hebrew slaves from Verdi’s opera Nabucco.
   Flatbush - Ditmas Park, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Dance Performance | I GDC Dance Celebration


I gdc is a celebration of the gibney dance community showcasing work being made by staff renters teachers colleagues and supporters Featuring performances by: Alexeya EM, Alison Chase/Performance, AnA Collaborations, Baye & Asa, Gibney Dance Company, Nora Alami, Sydnie L. Mosley Dances, and Xan Burley + Alex Springer / the Median Movement. This event occurs Feb. 18-20.
   Civic Center, Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Orchestral works by Gershwin, Schubert, and more


Program: Gershwin Cuban Overture Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 37 Schubert Symphony No. 9 in C Major, D. 944 (“The Great”) Pre-College Orchestra; Adam Glaser, conductor; Katherine Cheng, violin
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Theater | Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: A College Production


"It is the future. The time is now. Power, love and death drive us to the new society. But do we have the strength?” - Julius Caesar This event occurs Feb. 18-20.
   Greenwich Village, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


Peng Lin, Piano 8:30 p.m.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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8:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Reading | Def Story Slam


In a city where everyone has a story, Def Story Slam invites a unique cross-section of New Yorkers — including comedians, lyricists, authors, and more—to share theirs. This entertaining evening of stranger-than-fiction true tales tracks a multitude of wild, weird, and wonderful encounters that spring from life in the Big Apple. With music by DJ Spencer Blake.
   Fort Greene,
9:00 pm
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Workshop | Get Photoshopped! Photo Retouching


In this class you will use the Photoshop to modify digital images. Learn how to use the clone stamp tool, duplicating backgrounds and much more.
   Midtown,
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10:30 pm
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