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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, May 29, 2023!
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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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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)!
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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
Mon, 05/29/2023 - and on... New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September.
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 start using these unique New York City opportunities today, May 29, 2023!
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, May 29, 2023!
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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 (May 29, 2023) 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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All events, things to do are free unless otherwise noted.Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 29
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
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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Mon, May 29
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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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Mon, May 29
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Outdoor Art Exhibit
This event will feature more than 50 artists and craft artisans in all mediums. One of New York City's largest and most beloved annual art events features a wide range of items on sale directly from the artists themselves. An incredible and eclectic mix of paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, glass and mixed media will be on display and available for purchase.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 29
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Armen Donelian.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 29
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Concert | Memorial Day Concert
The ISO Symphonic Band at Third Street, led by music director Paul Corn and hosted by guest conductor Brian P. Worsdale. Featuring works that commemorate those who served in the armed forces throughout our nation's history. Bring a blanket, picnic. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 29
2:30 pm
Free
2:30 pm
Free
Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)
An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, May 29
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Forest Fitness
This regular fitness class incorporates climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Led by instructor, Nancy Bruning\.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park
Learn and practice this traditional system of health and self-defense. 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 lead by teachers and students who train nearby at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. All ages and levels are welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
7:30 am
Free
7:30 am
Free
Birdwatching | Spring Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. Located in the heart of Midtown, the park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Workshop | Adult Zumba
Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Park Walk | History Tour of The Battery
Tour New York's historic birthplace park with an expert guide. Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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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Tue, May 30
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Organ Concert
Claudia Dumschat, organ. Estonian Organ Music by Arvo Pärt (1935-present).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Armen Donelian.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Film | Enter the Dragon (1973) with Bruce Lee
A Shaolin martial artist travels to an island fortress to spy on an opium lord - who is also a former monk from his temple - under the guise of attending a fighting tournament. Director: Robert Clouse Cast: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Ahna Capri, Bob Wall, Shih Kien, Jim Kelly Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, actor, philosopher and filmmaker. Lee is considered by critics, media, and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century, who bridged the gap between East and West. He is credited with promoting Hong Kong action cinema and helping to change the way Chinese people were presented in American films.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Ukrainian-Jewish Relations in the Context of Antisemitism in Eastern Europe in the Interwar Period of the 20th Century (online)
By the end of the First World War, antisemitism became a moral and political marker of social consciousness as well as a behavior of many right-wing politicians as anti-Jewish discourse was actively imposed in many post-imperial states in Eastern and Central Europe. At the same time, the newly created Ukrainian states (both the Ukrainian People’s Republic and the Western Ukrainian People’s Republic attempted to provide a positive policy toward the Jews and proposed a new anti-imperial alternative to the harsh legacy of imperial and post-imperial, great-power chauvinist policy. After the UNR and ZUNR leadership ceased to control the territory and effectively influence interethnic relations within the borders of their state, relations between Ukrainians and Jews worsened, and were deformed under the impact of the conditions and policies of other states, in which these two peoples existed. In this presentation, Andrii Bolianovskyi will elucidate the key figures and main aspects of Ukrainian-Jewish relations, as well as the intervention of "transnational players" in a broad global geopolitical context. Considerable attention will be paid to clarifying the positive experience of relations and highlighting the history of attempts to establish mechanisms of interaction between Ukrainian and Jewish political, public and other organizations and social groups in Western Ukraine. Also considered is the impact of the politics of the right-wing political parties of the Second Polish Republic, which inspired state antisemitism, as well as of the politics of Bolshevik Russia as a state with latent antisemitism.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Film | Black Adam (2022) with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Reawakening after 5,000 years, Black Adam becomes the world's ruthless protector: an anti-villain to take on the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman. Now in the 21st-Century, Black Adam must face off against the Justice Society of America and its heroes: Doctor Fate, Hawkman, Atom Smasher, and Cyclone. The fate of the world hangs in the balance. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Pierce Brosnan Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," is an American actor and former professional wrestler. Johnson's first film appearance was in The Mummy Returns (2001). The following year he played his first leading role as the titular character in the sword and sorcery action fantasy film The Scorpion King (2002). He has since starred in family films: The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Tooth Fairy (2010), and Jungle Cruise (2021), as well as the action adventure films Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Hercules (2014), Skyscraper (2018), San Andreas (2015) and Rampage (2018).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Central Park West: Thriller from Former FBI Director James Comey (online)
In this mystery, a murder investigation reveals deadly connections between high-ranking politicians and the mafia.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Drop-In Chess
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 ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Film | She Said (2022): drama
New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation - a story that helped ignite a movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood. Director: Maria Schrader Cast: Lola Petticrew, Katherine Laheen, Zoe Kazan
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
4:45 pm
Free
4:45 pm
Free
Workshop | Board Game Social
A wider selection of board games to the Games Cart at the weekly Board Games Socials, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more. Not sure what to play? Games hosts can help you find the perfect game and match up players.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Poetry Reading | 4 Poets Read Their Work
Poetry with Timothy Liu, Erika Meitner, Deborah Landau, and Daniel W.K. Lee.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Moving for Life Workout
Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
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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Tue, May 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Threads That Bind: Murder Among the Descendents of the Gods
In a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city. Descendants of the Fates are always born in threes: one to weave, one to draw, and one to cut the threads that connect people to the things they love and to life itself. The Ora sisters are no exception. Io, the youngest, uses her Fate-born abilities as a private investigator in the half-sunken city of Alante. But her latest job leads her to a horrific discovery: somebody is abducting women, maiming their life-threads, and setting the resulting wraiths loose in the city to kill. To find the culprit, she must work alongside Edei Rhuna, the right hand of the infamous Mob Queen--and the boy with whom she shares a rare fate-thread linking them as soul mates before they've even met. The investigation turns personal when Io's estranged oldest sister shows up on the arm of her best suspect. Amid unveiled secrets from her past and her growing feelings for Edei, Io must follow clues through the city's darkest corners and unearth a conspiracy that involves some of the city's most powerful players before destruction comes to her own doorstep. With author Kika Hatzopoulou.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Bodyroll Workout
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Workshop | Bodyroll Workout
Joyful and cathartic dance aerobics with VIVA! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Jeff Sharlet and Lilliana Mason: Political Violence & Antidemocratic Extremism
Discuss the ever-hardening fractures in politics, culture, and social life with a bestselling journalist and a political scientist who both focus on American polarization. In their recent books, Jeff Sharlet and Lilliana Mason have both looked for answers to why American politics have become so deeply and seemingly irreparably divided. In The Undertow, Sharlet attempts to understand how, over the last decade, reaction has morphed into delusion, social division into distrust, distrust into paranoia, and hatred into fantasies--sometimes realities--of violence. In Radical American Partisanship, Mason and co-author Nathan Kalmoe examine the rise of radical partisanship among ordinary Americans and the risks that it poses for American democracy. Sharlet and Mason speak about the fissures in American life and what they might signal for the days ahead. About the Speakers Lilliana Mason is the author of Uncivil Agreement: How Politics Became Our Identity and co-author, with Nathan P. Kalmoe, of Radical American Partisanship: Mapping Violent Hostility, Its Causes, and the Consequences for Democracy. She received her PhD in political psychology from Stony Brook University and her BA in politics from Princeton University. Her research on partisan identity, partisan bias, social sorting, and American social polarization has been published in journals such as American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Public Opinion Quarterly, and Political Behavior, and featured in media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, and National Public Radio. Jeff Sharlet is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair and best-selling author or editor of seven books, including The Family, adapted into a Netflix documentary series. He is the winner of the National Magazine Award for Reporting, the Molly Ivins Prize, and the Outspoken Award, among other honors. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)
An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Film | Death Differently: Challenging Myths About Dying
This film follows a series of stories related to grief, death, and dying. Death Differently is a cinematic education on innovations in death care featuring often overlooked or wholly unknown individuals: death doulas, hospice workers, alternative death advocates, music thanatologists, green burial funeral directors, and many others. Its goal is to highlight these individuals and challenge the ongoing myths that too often lead to end-of-life anxiety, rather than peace. Death Differently features intimate portraits of the people who are assisting those going through the transition from life to death. This film has not been released yet but it was just featured in The New York Times. It features hauntingly impactful cinematography and a beautiful and powerful classical score. Director Carter Oakley will be onsite and will be conducting a talkback right after the program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir In Archives
An intimate journey into the archives—uncovering the romances and role models written out of history and what their stories can teach us all about how to love When Amelia Possanza moved to Brooklyn to build a life of her own, she found herself surrounded by queer stories: she read them on landmark placards, overheard them on the pool deck when she joined the world’s largest LGBTQ swim team, and even watched them on TV in her cockroach-infested apartment. These stories inspired her to seek out lesbians throughout history who could become her role models, in romance and in life. Centered around seven love stories for the ages, this is Possanza’s journey into the archives to recover the personal histories of lesbians in the twentieth century: who they were, how they loved, why their stories were destroyed, and where their memories echo and live on. Possanza’s hunt takes readers from a drag king show in Bushwick to the home of activists in Harlem and then across the ocean to Hadrian’s Library, where she searches for traces of Sappho in the ruins. Along the way, she discovers her own love—for swimming, for community, for New York City—and adds her record to the archive.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
7:00 pm
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Tue, May 30
7:00 pm
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Tue, May 30
7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works from the Asian Canon with Poetry, Readings, and Conversations
Philippine Madrigal Singers in a celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Recognized by the UNESCO as Artists for Peace for "putting their fame and influence to promote cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace," the Philippine Madrigal Singers will perform works from the Asian canon interspersed with poetry, readings, and conversations around AAPI in the arts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martinez and composer Julian Mesri, a member of The Public Theater's 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity--and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Stargazing in the City
Head to the park for a walk and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association to see rare celestial sights. No experience is necessary and telescopes will be provided. Starts at dusk.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 30
8:15 pm
Free
8:15 pm
Free
Workshop | Core Body Boot Camp
A community-driven pop-up fitness group for an early-morning core body boot camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 31
7:00 am
Free
7:00 am
Free
Workshop | HIIT Workout
A High Intestity Interval Training workout in the park.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 31
8:00 am
Free
8:00 am
Free
Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 31
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Workshop | Figure Al Fresco
This event offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 31
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
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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Wed, May 31
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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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Wed, May 31
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Tour | Tour of New York City Hall
One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 31
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Armen Donelian.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, May 31
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Lecture | A Look Into Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov (In Person AND Online)
Dance writer Marina Harss will show rarities from the Baryshnikov collection, with a focus on his "Russian" period. She will show and discuss recordings from the Jerome Robbins Dance Division from his Soviet performances and from his time at the Kirov Dance Academy as well as later collaborations with George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. The lecture will include reflections by Baryshnikov from his post-defection interviews on subjects like his love of Leningrad and his memories of Soviet life. Through this discussion, Harss explores the idea of Baryshnikov's Russianness, particularly featuring his collaboration Robbins, Balanchine, and Mark Morris. A streaming link will be emailed to everyone on the morning of the event for those wishing to attend virtually. Registration required.
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Wed, May 31
1:00 pm
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Workshop | Adult Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
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Wed, May 31
1:00 pm
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Jazz | Standards from the American Songbook
Jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests play standards from the American Songbook. Bill Wurtzel began playing guitar at age 9, and was a radio and TV country music performer by age 12. He attended art school and had a career as an award-winning advertising creative director. He continued to play professionally and switched to music full time in 1989. Bill has played worldwide with many jazz legends, including the Count Basie Countsmen, Wild Bill Davis, Bill Doggett, Jimmy McGriff, the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, singers Gloria Lynne and Terri Thornton, as well as Paul Simon. Bill is a director of the Jazz Foundation of America.
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Wed, May 31
1:00 pm
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing
A community of artists of all skill levels are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of the verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
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Wed, May 31
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Wed, May 31
3:00 pm
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park
Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers - life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
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Wed, May 31
5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Settlers of Catan Social
Play one of the most popular board games in the world at the Games Cart. They welcome players of all levels to this weekly social.
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Wed, May 31
5:00 pm
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Film | Local Angel: Quo Vadis? (2002): Surreal Documentary
This film is about thinking with Walter Benjamin. The movie takes us on a personal odyssey of discovery of the root causes and present contradictions of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Part intellectual pilgrimage, part surreal work of art in which poetry, music and images are intertwined. Director: Udi Aloni 75 min. Preceded at 5:30pm by a discussion with the director
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Wed, May 31
5:30 pm
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Workshop | Wellness Wednesdays
Curated by Sputnik Yoga, Wellness Wednesdays will offer a variety of fitness and wellness themed classes on a weekly basis. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket. Wednesdays, May 3 - October 25, 2023.
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Wed, May 31
5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Clare Grill: At the Soft Stages
Grill’s luminous, layered compositions teeter between recognizable forms and something familiar but abstract. Her vast vocabulary of shapes, colors, and compositional choices is inspired by antique embroidery samplers, as well as highly decorated birth, baptismal, and marriage certificates from the 18th and 19th centuries. Born out of intuitive decisions which are frequently guided by natural occurrences like daylight and shadow falling across the surface, Grill’s paintings are documents of marks made with brush or with fingers, of colors added or removed. In essence, they tell the story of the artist’s process and the passage of time.
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Wed, May 31
6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Donna Dennis: Poet in Three Dimensions
A panel discussion with Donna Dennis, architectural sculptor and installation artist, to mark the publication of Donna Dennis: Poet in Three Dimensions, which contextualizes Dennis’s work within contemporary art and the women’s movement, tracing the arc of her four decades long career and the evolution of her architectural sculpture.
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson's peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
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Workshop | Wednesday Evening Yoga
End your day right with this rejuvenating class.
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Book Discussion | Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, with Tochi Onyebuchi (In Person AND Online)
In Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's new novel, Loretta Thurwar and Hamara “Hurricane Staxxx” Stacker are the stars of Chain-Gang All-Stars, the cornerstone of CAPE, or Criminal Action Penal Entertainment, a highly popular and controversial profit-raising program in America’s increasingly dominant private prison industry. Gladiators and prisoners compete in death-matches for packed arenas, vying for the ultimate prize: their freedom. Thurwar and Staxxx, both teammates and lovers, are the fan favorites. In just a few matches, Thurwar will be free—but before she goes, can she help her fellow All-Stars preserve their humanity and defy these games? And what will CAPE’s corporate overlords do to stop her? Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah speaks with science-fiction writer Tochi Onyebuchi about his unflinching look at the American prison system’s unholy alliance of systemic racism, unchecked capitalism, and mass incarceration. Registration required.
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Book Discussion | Horse Barbie: Memoir of a Trans Pagaent Queen
Producer, model, and trans rights advocate Geena Rocero to discuss her dazzling, heartfelt memoir of a trans pageant queen from the Philippines who went back into the closet to model in New York City—until she realized that living her truth was the only way to step into her full power.
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Talk | Artist Talk: Material Sensibilities (online)
Jazmine Catasús will discuss her recent research-driven projects and how handmade paper and pulp has become a foundational material in her practice that spans painting, sculpture, and print. She considers how the materiality of objects engages the senses and ties to a vast narrative that is rooted in the transformation of natural material.
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Britten, Elgar and Wolf
Queens Camerata chamber orchestra.
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga on the River
An instuctor-led class for all levels.
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Book Discussion | 2 New Novels: Halcyon / Hestia Strikes a Match
American history as we know it is the result of countless overlapping butterfly effects, coincidences, and collective choices. But what if the many drops in the bucket amounted to something just a little different? Former Marine Corps Special Operations Team Leader and writer Elliot Ackerman and science journalist Christine Grillo discuss their takes on an alternate United States of America—one where the reflections of the past echo differently in the present. Ackerman’s Halcyon is set during Al Gore’s second term as president after he has successfully funded a cure for death, and Grillo’s debut novel, Hestia Strikes a Match, imagines daily life against the backdrop of a new, present-day civil war.
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Wed, May 31
7:00 pm
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Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)
An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
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Wed, May 31
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Opening Reception | From Repression to Remembrace: The National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism
The exhibition describes the tasks and activities carried out by the National Fund in areas such as Nazi victim recognition, project funding, art restitution, documenting life stories of survivors, the restoration of Jewish cemeteries in Austria, the Simon Wiesenthal Prize for outstanding civic engagement to combat antisemitism and promote Holocaust education, the renewal of the Austrian exhibition at Auschwitz, and the General Settlement Fund and its compensation and restitution for Nazi victims.
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Wed, May 31
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Lecture | Jan Matejko: Painting, History, Modernity
Prof. Andrzej Szczerski, Director of the Polish National Museum in Krakow, speaks about Jan Matejko, one of the most famous Polish painters. Despite being part of the canon of Polish art history, the work of Jan Matejko has been overshadowed in Poland’s cultural life for many years. On one hand, the artist was given a prominent place in museum exhibitions and included in school textbooks, but on the other hand, his work was treated as a closed chapter, referring to the 19th-century world and the realities of the partition period, which has little to offer to today’s audience. This paradoxical absence of Matejko and a consistent attempt to change this situation inspired the National Museum in Kraków to propose the idea of establishing the year 2023 as the Year of Jan Matejko, which was officially declared by the Senate of the Republic of Poland. The date is not accidental and refers to the 185th anniversary of the artist’s birth, the 130th anniversary of his death, and the 125th anniversary of the founding of the first biographical museum in Polish lands – the Jan Matejko House, a branch of the Kraków Museum. The Year of Matejko is primarily an opportunity to take a fresh look at the painter’s work and confirm the relevance of his message for our contemporary times.
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Wed, May 31
7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martinez and composer Julian Mesri, a member of The Public Theater's 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity--and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
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Wed, May 31
8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Vivo (2021): Animated Musical
This family-friendly adventure comedy is an animated musical that features eleven original songs. It follows an adventurous and music-loving capuchin monkey as he makes a perilous journey from Havana to Miami to pursue his calling and ambitions in show business. Directors: Kirk DeMicco, Brandon Jeffords Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ynairaly Simo, Zoe Saldana 95 min.
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Wed, May 31
8:30 pm
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8:30 pm
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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.
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Thu, Jun 1
9:00 am
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9:00 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
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Thu, Jun 1
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Ribbon Dancing
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.
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Thu, Jun 1
10:00 am
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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.
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Thu, Jun 1
10:00 am
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10:00 am
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Tour | Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More
Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
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Thu, Jun 1
10:30 am
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10:30 am
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Gallery Talk | Curators Preview Their Exhibitions (online)
A lunchtime preview of two summertime exhibitions at the Morgan Library & Museum: Blaise Cendrars (1887–1961): Poetry Is Everything and Bridget Riley Drawings: From the Artist’s Studio. Blaise Cendrars (1887–1961): Poetry Is Everything Blaise Cendrars (1887–1961) was a catalyzing force for new expressions in European art in the first part of the twentieth century. An intrepid spirit, he led an itinerant life, leaving behind his native Switzerland for St. Petersburg, New York, São Paulo, and Paris. Cendrars came to prominence in 1913 as the author of La Prose du Transsibérien et de la petite Jehanne de France—a freewheeling poem self-published as a colossal vertical arrangement of polychrome typography with imagery by Sonia Delaunay-Terk. Cendrars formulated his poetics by adapting Delaunay-Terk’s beliefs and those of other artists in the possibilities of rhythm, motion, and depth in the simultaneous contrast of colors. Bridget Riley Drawings: From the Artist’s Studio British artist Bridget Riley (b. 1931) is one of the most celebrated abstract painters of her generation. This exhibition—the first dedicated exclusively to her drawings in over fifty years—provides an intimate view of Riley's studio practice, in which the making of works on paper plays a central role. The exhibition includes more than 75 studies from the artist's collection, created between the 1940s and the 2000s. They include early figurative and landscape drawings made during her student years; black-and-white studies for Riley's best known paintings from the 1960s, when she became closely associated with the Op art movement; and a diverse array of color compositions, which have occupied her attention since the late 1960s. Together they demonstrate Riley's unceasing commitment to paper, pencil, ink, and gouache, as tools of exploration and innovation.
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Thu, Jun 1
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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.
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Thu, Jun 1
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Armen Donelian.
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Thu, Jun 1
12:30 pm
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12:30 pm
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Film | Krush Groove (1985): musical comedy-drama
Russell Walker has signed all of the hottest acts to his Krush Groove record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell doesn't have the money to press records, he borrows money from a street hustler. At the same time, Russell and his brother Run are both competing for the heart of R&B singer-percussionist Sheila E. Director: Michael Schultz Cast: Sheila E., Run-D.M.C., The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow, Blair Underwood, New Edition, LL Cool J
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Thu, Jun 1
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Lecture | Yiddish Publishing after the Holocaust: I.L. Peretz and the Legacy of Polish Jewry (online)
Yiddish publishers in the postwar period sought to collect, codify, and (re)produce Yiddish literature as a preservative measure against cultural erasure. This was in part a reaction to the aftermath of the Holocaust and a fear that the legacy of this culture could soon be lost forever. Many major resulting publications bear the marks of these anxieties most prominently in their form, which was characteristically accumulative: large scale book series, anthologies, lexica, encyclopedias, and reprinted editions of the collected or complete works of Yiddish's classic writers, Mendele, Sholem Aleichem, and I.L. Peretz. As these new volumes traveled around the world, from Buenos Aires to New York, Montreal to Warsaw, and many places in between, their creation and circulation highlights a changing transnational literary network that had recently flourished during the interwar years. Publishers responded to a network in flux by flooding a literary market with new volumes. In this lecture, Rachelle Grossman will give an overview of global Yiddish after the Holocaust by focusing on competing publications made in honor of two literary jubilees of I.L. Peretz, "the father of modern Jewish literature": his 30th yahrzeit and his 100th birthday. These publishing efforts were not only a means to create new Yiddish books, but they were also a form of public debate over the meaning of Peretz the figure, his work, and the place of Yiddish in postwar Jewish life. Speaker Rachelle Grossman is a specialist in Yiddish print culture, and she is completing a doctorate in Comparative Literature at Harvard University.
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Thu, Jun 1
1:00 pm
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1:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by Beethoven, Haydn, and Mozart for Traverso, Violin, Viola, and Cello (In Person AND Online)
Mili Chang George, traverso; Isabelle Seula Lee, violin; Stephen Goist, viola; Ana Kim, cello, perform works by Haydn (1732-1809), Beethoven (1770-1827), and Mozart (1756-1791).
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Thu, Jun 1
1:15 pm
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1:15 pm
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Staged Reading | Las Borinquenas: Women Who Sacrified for Freedom
Maria, Fernanda, Yolanda, Rosa and Chavela are Puerto Rican women yearning to full lives in the midst of a changing country full of new rules and judgements. Meanwhile in the United States, Gregory Pincus is about to invent a miracle that could give them a chance, if they make it. This is the story of the birth control pill and the women who sacrificed everything for a chance to live free. Written by Nelson Diaz-Marcano.
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Thu, Jun 1
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Mah Jongg Social
Players of all skill level are welcome to play! Socials are hosted and organized by Linda Fisher, and players play the National Mah Jongg League style. Participants are welcome to borrow equipment, or bring their own Mah Jongg sets. Mah Jongg lessons are currently unavailable at this time.
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Thu, Jun 1
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park
Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers – life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
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Thu, Jun 1
5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Birdwatching | Spring Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. Located in the heart of Midtown, the park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
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Opening Reception | 2 Exhibitions: A Greater Beauty / This Is Not All There Is
A Greater Beauty: The Drawings of Kahlil Gibran will feature over one hundred drawings by the prolific Lebanese-American artist, poet and essayist, and coincides with the 100th anniversary of Gibran’s world-renowned publication The Prophet. Though best known for his poetry and prose, Gibran viewed himself equally as a visual artist, producing paintings, watercolors, sketches, illustrations, book covers, and other material as a complement to his written work. The show will present an overview of Gibran’s drawings and sketches alongside manuscript pages, notebooks, correspondence, magazine illustrations and essays, and first editions, providing a glimpse into the artist’s production in the context of his work as a whole. Naudline Pierre harnesses the power of spiritual iconography and transcendental motifs in her layered wash drawings and richly-hued paintings to create fictional worlds rooted in a mythology of her own making. In her exhibition This Is Not All There Is, Pierre will continue her exploration of imagined worlds, incorporating drawings large and small alongside and within sculptural elements to create an immersive environment. This is the artist's first exhibition to exclusively focus on her works on paper.
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Thu, Jun 1
6:00 pm
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Screening | 2 Short Films from an Israeli Director
Meet the director Leon Prudovsky. This is the screening of two outstanding short films - Dark Night and Welcome and... Our Condolences, followed by a Q&A with Prudovsky, moderated by Regina Khidekel. Dark Night Israel | 2005 | 30 min | Russian, Hebrew, English subtitles Cast: Pini Tavger , Helena Yaralov, Eran Amichai, Joni Arbid Two Israeli soldiers escape from Palestinian fighters. They take an Arabic couple as hostages and hide in their house in the Palestinian territory. The fighters are still searching for them outside and the hostage situation seems like a dead end, until suddenly the captures and the hostages find something in common. Will it bring to a solution? Welcome and... Our Condolences Israel | 2012 |27 min | Russian, Hebrew, English subtitles Cast: Ola Schur-Selektar, Gera Sandler, Irit Kaplan, Vitaly Voskoboynikov, Yigal Adika, 1991. The beginning of the massive Jewish immigration wave from the USSR to Israel. 12 years old Misha is documenting his family's journey on a home-video camera. The already traumatic immigration experience is enhanced up to absurd proportions, when the family's old aunt dies on the plane just before they reach the land of their ancestors. Now, the family will have to go through various levels of bureaucracy with an immigrating corpse...
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Discussion | 50 Years of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
The Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT), the first and foremost collection of video recorded live theatre performances in the world, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new exhibition. Janice C. Simpson, theatre journalist, critic, and professor, interviews Patrick Hoffman, director and curator of TOFT about the exhibition and the history of the archive over the years with exciting video excerpts from the exhibition and its vast collection to be included. Janice C. Simpson is a theater journalist who writes the theater blog Broadway & Me and hosts the BroadwayRadio podcasts All the Drama and Stagecraft. She directed the Arts & Culture Reporting program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY for 10 year and spent three decades at TIME magazine, where her positions included associate managing editor, deputy chief of correspondents for national news and arts editor. She currently sits on the executive committee of the Outer Critics Circle and is a member of the Drama Desk and the American Theatre Critics Association. Reservation required.
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Opening Reception | Defiant Visions: Group Show
Defiant Visions showcases women photographers’ resistance to the apartheid regime through the lenses of their cameras. Apartheid was a system of institutionalized discrimination against people of color that existed in South Africa between 1948 and 1994. During decades of oppression, these women took photographs to expose not only racist but also gender-discriminatory social, economic and political structures.
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Opening Reception | Kristin Sanders: Protoself
Kristen Sanders (b. 1989, California) lives and works in St. Paul, MN. She received a BA from the University of California Davis, and an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. Solo and two person exhibitions include Dreamsong, Minneapolis, MN, St. Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN, Kathryn Brennan Gallery, New York, NY, Step Sister, New York, NY, Sadie Halie Projects, Minneapolis, MN, and Sediment Arts, Richmond, VA.
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Opening Reception | Laura Kramer: Portraits in Pearls
This show presents nine organically shaped blown glass forms sumptuously embellished with sparkling crystals, glass pearls and colored glass rods. “Throughout history pearls have been associated with the moon and its mythologies, love and purity, goddesses, and their tears, as well as with earthly power. My interest in cultural anthropology and cabinets of curiosities ultimately led me to La Peregrina - The Wanderer, a fabulous pearl that became a symbol of sovereignty and repeatedly changed hands and countries with the ebb and flow of European history. The largest tear drop pearl ever found in the New World, La Peregrina, embodied the fate of nations and has been represented in paintings from the time of Henry VIII to Elizabeth Taylor,” says Kramer of her inspiration for the new pieces.
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Opening Reception | Nicholai Khan: Be Your Own Icon
A special commemorative gallery exhibition celebrating a true Icon. Nicholai Khan was an artist, philosopher, humanitarian, and icon. His works are a fusion of his diverse upbringing and his exposure to the colorful and vibrant culture of Trinidad, as well as the graffiti scene in New York City during the mid-1980s. His masterful use of color and light is reminiscent of the tropical paradise of his childhood, while the texture and ultra-stylistic form of expression in his art are related to his exposure to the graffiti culture and galleries in NYC. Raised in a household with a mix of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish backgrounds, Khan was exposed to various religions and spiritual teachings, which led him to find enlightenment in the intersection of all religions.
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Thu, Jun 1
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Opening Reception | Rafael Delacruz: Healing Finger Clean Drawings
The first solo exhibition for artist Rafael Delacruz (b. 1989) will feature all new work, including approximately 12 new paintings and a video.
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Play | Titus Andronicus: Shakespeare's First Tragedy
William Shakespeare’s tragedy, directed by Robert Aronowitz and Emily Asbury, presented outdoors. Rome 1395. Fresh off a victory against the Goths, General Titus is thrust into the spotlight as Rome finds itself in need of a new emperor. Betrayal, villainy and chaos reign supreme as we see the unmaking of the once honorable and militant Titus. Revenge is a dish best served…with wine. This summer’s cast includes both alumni and newcomers: Carl Bindman, Andrew Dunn, Emily Gallagher, Linus Gelber, Johnny Gottsegen, Patrick Harman, Addy Paul Jenkins, Kelly Blaze Klotz, Rachel Lawhead, Caeden Musser, Austin Blake Sasser, and Petrea Whittier.
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Gallery Talk | Curators in Conversation
A conversation between curators Christopher Bedford, Melissa Chiu, and Lynn Zelevansky on the occasion of Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers. The noted curators will join in an in-depth discussion on Kusama’s remarkable career, her place in the canon of art history, and her influence beyond its boundaries.
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Film | In the Mood for Love (2000): Extramarital Confusions
Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs. Director: Kar-Wai Wong Stars: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Siu Ping-Lam 98 min.
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Play | Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest: Classic Farce
Oscar Wilde's farcical comedy is a classic favorite and a gorgeous period piece set at the country seaside.
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Dancing | Sunset Salsa Dancing
Be with world-renowned dancer, instructor and producer Talia Castro-Pozo and her lineup of incredibly talented friends at a weekly dance party. Celebrated as "The Woman of Salsa" by Latina Magazine, Castro-Pozo is trained in everything from Ballroom to Jazz. Whether you're a novice or an advanced dancer, the night starts with beginner Salsa lessons before transitioning to a sizzling party. Dance the night away under the shimmering NYC lights and sensational skies -- all while learning a new move or two. 6:30 PM Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM Open Dance
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga hosts a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
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6:30 pm
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Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)
An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
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Book Discussion | Duke Ellington: An American Composer and Icon by Dancer and Choreographer Mercedes Ellington
A book reading and conversation with dancer and choreographer Mercedes Ellington, the granddaughter of iconic bandleader Duke Ellington. Mercedes Ellington will discuss her recent book entitled, Duke Ellington: An American Composer and Icon. A Jazz Ensemble will perform under the direction of Daniel Bennett. About the Speaker Dancer and choreographer Mercedes Ellington was born and raised in New York City. Her grandfather was renowned composer and bandleader Duke Ellington. In 1963, Mercedes Ellington became the first African American member of the June Taylor Dancers, the featured performers on the Jackie Gleason Show. She danced with them for seven years, until moving on to perform in Broadway shows like No, No Nannette; The Night That Made America Famous; The Grand Tour; and Happy New Year. In 1981, Ellington starred in Sophisticated Ladies alongside her father, who conducted the Duke Ellington Orchestra. In 2004, Ellington founded Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to scholarship, education, and performance connected to the legacy of Duke Ellington. In 2016, she co-authored the book entitled Duke Ellington: An American Composer and Icon with Stephen Brower. Registration required.
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Book Discussion | The Auburn Conference: An Imagined Meeting fo Twain, Douglass, Melville, Whitman, and More (online)
Set in 1883, Tom Piazza’s narrative follows an idealistic young professor at an upstate New York college who has convinced Mark Twain, Frederick Douglass, Herman Melville, Walt Whitman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Confederate memoirist Forrest Taylor, and romance novelist Lucy Comstock to participate in the first (and last) Auburn Conference for a discussion about the future of the nation examining race, class, gender, and democracy. Author David Gates will join Piazza in conversation, unpacking serious issues that are as pertinent today as they were in 1883 through a comic, poetic, lens.
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Video | The Federal Artist (1979): A Historic Experiment
In existence from 1978 to 1980, New York City's Cultural Council Foundation CETA Artists Project was the largest federally-funded jobs program for artists in the nation. The Federal Artist is a portrait of the beginnings of that historic experiment in public service employment. Not since the New Deal's Federal Project Number One - the arts program of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - had so many artists (over 500) been put to work by the government.
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Opera | New York City Opera Performs La Boheme
New York City Opera; and Maestro Joseph Rescigno, conductor, perform Puccini's (1858-1924) classic, La Boheme. New York City Opera was famously dubbed "The People's Opera" by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia at its founding in 1943. During its history, New York City Opera launched the careers of dozens of major artists and presented engaging productions of both mainstream and unusual operas alongside commissions and regional premieres. The result was a uniquely American opera company of international stature.
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Reading | A People's History of the United States: Students Read
Featuring students from Judith S. Kaye High School, N.Y.C. Lab School for Collaborative Studies, and Urban Academy Laboratory High School, is inspired by the beloved Brooklyn-born author and academic Howard Zinn’s (1922-2010) classic bestseller A People's History of the United States. Following an in-classroom year of studying the speeches, letters, and songs of the people who inspired Zinn’s seminal book, students from these select schools will bring to life these heroic voices and find personal meaning in these timeless texts. Join us to witness a new generation's public expression of the dreams of rebels, dissenters, and visionaries.
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Classical Music | LIVESTREAM at an indoor public place: New York Philharmonic Performs with Grammy Winning Chorus
This live-streamed performance is presented on the 50-foot Digital Wall at an in-door public place.
New York Philharmonic; Jaap van Zweden, conductor; Frank Huang, violin; The Men of the Crossing, chorus; Young People’s Chorus of New York City; and Else Torp, soprano, perform The World Premiere of unEarth, a multimedia event by Julia Wolfe that, in the composer’s words, “digs deep into the stories and science of our planet — looking at forced migrations, adaptations, species land loss, and changing seas … singing our fears and hoping for a way forward.” Program Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Violin Concerto Julia Wolfe (1958-present), unEarth About the Performers The New York Philharmonic, one of the leading world orchestras, was founded in 1842 by the American conductor Ureli Corelli Hill, with the aid of the Irish composer William Vincent Wallace. The first concert of the Philharmonic Society took place on December 7, 1842 in the Apollo Rooms on lower Broadway before an audience of 600. It is the oldest major symphony orchestra in the United States in continual existence and one of the oldest in the world. Jaap van Zweden began his tenure as the 26th Music Director of the New York Philharmonic in September 2018. He also serves as Music Director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, a post he has held since 2012, and becomes Music Director of the Seoul Philharmonic in 2024. He has conducted orchestras on three continents, appearing as guest with, in Europe, the Orchestre de Paris, Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and London Symphony Orchestra, and, in the United States, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and other distinguished ensembles. Frank Huang joined the New York Philharmonic as Concertmaster in September 2015. Since performing with the Houston Symphony in a nationally broadcast concert at the age of 11 he has appeared with orchestras throughout the world including The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra of Hannover, Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, and the Genoa Orchestra. He has also performed on NPR’s Performance Today, ABC’s Good Morning America, and CNN’s American Morning with Paula Zahn. He has performed at Wigmore Hall (in London), Salle Cortot (Paris), Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), and Herbst Theatre (San Francisco), as well as a second recital in Alice Tully Hall (New York). Before joining the Houston Symphony as concertmaster in 2010, he served as first violinist of the Grammy Award–winning Ying Quartet and was a faculty member at the Eastman School of Music. The Men of the Crossing is a Grammy-winning professional chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally and dedicated to new music. It is committed to working with creative teams to make and record new, substantial works for choir that explore and expand ways of writing for, singing in, and listening to choirs. Many of its nearly 130 commissioned premieres address social, environmental, and political issues. The Crossing collaborates with some of the world’s most accomplished ensembles and artists, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, American Composers Orchestra, and more. With a commitment to recording its commissions, The Crossing has released 25 albums, receiving two Grammy Awards for Best Choral Performance (in 2018 and 2019), and seven Grammy nominations. This event is an in-person livestream of the concert.
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Prokofiev, Mendelssohn, and More
The Doctors' Orchestral Society of New York. Program Prokofiev (1891-1953), Symphony No. 1 Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Violin Concerto in E minor Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Scheherazade
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Prokofiev, Mendelssohn, and More
The Doctors' Orchestral Society of New York; Wen-miao Hsu, violin. Program Prokofiev (1891-1953), Symphony No. 1 Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Violin Concerto in E minor Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), Scheherazade
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Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián Mesri, a member of The Public Theater’s 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity—and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
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Movie in a Park | Home (2015): Animated Adventure
An alien on the run from his own people makes friends with a girl. He tries to help her on her quest, but can be an interference. Director: Tim Johnson Stars: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin 94 min.
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Thu, Jun 1
8:45 pm
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8:45 pm
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Concert | Big Time Rush: Reconstituted Boy Band
The pop group started on a kids show and are now releasing their first album, Another Life, in ten years.
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Fri, Jun 2
5:15 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
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Fri, Jun 2
8:30 am
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8:30 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
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Fri, Jun 2
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.
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Fri, Jun 2
10:00 am
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Workshop | Adult Zumba
Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
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Fri, Jun 2
10:30 am
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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.
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Fri, Jun 2
12:00 pm
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Concert | Outdoor Music Listening Sessions
DJ Ben Boogz will play breakbeats. (Breakbeat is a type of electronic music known for its drum samples from hip-hop, funk, R&B, jazz, and various dance music genres).
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Fri, Jun 2
12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Highlights of the Morgan Library Collection (online)
A session of close looking at what J. Pierpont Morgan might have described as “a few of his favorite things.” Explore several objects from our permanent collection, which were highly prized by Morgan, paying special attention to the bronze statue of Running Eros that was originally displayed in Morgan’s study, across from his desk.
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Fri, Jun 2
12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Armen Donelian.
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Fri, Jun 2
12:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Sky Marks | Landmarks: Curator's Tour
This exhibition looks at all the structures in New York designated as individual landmarks that are "skyscrapers." They count about 84. Just as the definition of characteristics that qualify a building to be a landmark is fairly vague - architectural, historical, or cultural significance - the show's definition of skyscraper is somewhat subjective. "Significantly taller than a cube" is a baseline, but a minimum number of stories is not. The earliest high-rises of the 1880s to 1900s that were ten to twenty stories were clearly skyscrapers in their day and so are included. Today the 102-story Empire State Building is the city's tallest individual landmark.
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Fri, Jun 2
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Festival | First Fridays: A Celebration of the African Union
Connect with lovers of all things African in Harlem in celebration of the new tribute to Africa’s 55 countries recognized by the African Union. They want you to #RepYourFlag! Bring your flag or wear your colors and enjoy music from across the continent and the Diaspora.
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Fri, Jun 2
5:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Learn Broadway Jazz Dance
Alvin Ailey brings its “real classes for real people” to outdoor workshops by Ailey Extension instructors and NYC dance artists. Participate in high-spirited dance sessions this May and June with classes including Broadway jazz, hip-hop, New York-style mambo, West African dance, and more. Classes are open to people of all ages and all levels of dance experience. Today: Broadway Jazz with Judine Somerville
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Workshop | New Games Social
Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games every Friday.
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Fri, Jun 2
5:00 pm
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Birdwatching | Spring Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call Bryant Park home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. Located in the heart of Midtown, the park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
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Opera | Rosmene's Choice: Handel's Baroque Opera
Handel's (1685-1759) Rosmene's Choice reveals one woman's struggle with her impossible situation. Hounded on all sides, she must choose between being faithful or grateful. Unwilling to reject one of her obsessed suitors, will Rosmene follow the path of Love or Duty? Registration required.
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Fri, Jun 2
6:00 pm
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Play | Titus Andronicus: Shakespeare's First Tragedy
William Shakespeare’s tragedy, directed by Robert Aronowitz and Emily Asbury, presented outdoors. Rome 1395. Fresh off a victory against the Goths, General Titus is thrust into the spotlight as Rome finds itself in need of a new emperor. Betrayal, villainy and chaos reign supreme as we see the unmaking of the once honorable and militant Titus. Revenge is a dish best served…with wine. This summer’s cast includes both alumni and newcomers: Carl Bindman, Andrew Dunn, Emily Gallagher, Linus Gelber, Johnny Gottsegen, Patrick Harman, Addy Paul Jenkins, Kelly Blaze Klotz, Rachel Lawhead, Caeden Musser, Austin Blake Sasser, and Petrea Whittier.
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Fri, Jun 2
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Play | Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest: Classic Farce
Oscar Wilde's farcical comedy is a classic favorite and a gorgeous period piece set at the country seaside.
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Fri, Jun 2
6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pride Month Meditation (in-person and online)
A 30-minute compassion meditation to honor how our queer ancestors have immeasurably contributed to our collective liberation, followed by an optional sharing circle with Tony Pham.
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Fri, Jun 2
6:30 pm
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Concert | 60-Member Chorus Lifts Women's Voices
The Resistance Revival Chorus is a collective of more than 60 women who join together to breathe joy and song into the resistance, and to uplift and center women's voices.
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Fri, Jun 2
7:00 pm
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Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)
An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
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Film | Love, Deutschmarks and Death (2022): Documentary about Turkish Music in Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany’s 1961 recruitment agreement with Turkey not only brought workers and their families to Germany, but also their music. This fascinating documentary film essay is a tutorial in recent Turkish-German history that tells a tale of assembly line jobs, homesickness and family reunification, xenophobia and racism, wistful songs and hip hop, featuring prominently the long-lost bazaar in the elevated train station at Berlin Bülowstraße. Director: Cem Kaya 99 min.
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Screening | Ficciones: Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra (online thru Sep. 1)
Ficciones is an immersive concert film experience featuring Roberto Sierra's newly commissioned Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra, which presents a mixture of Sierra's Latin-influenced ideas and modern compositional techniques through the voice of electric violinist Tracy Silverman.
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Fri, Jun 2
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Concert | Latin American Music
Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna is one of the most important artists in Chile and Latin America. With seven studio albums published and over 15 international tours, she presents her most recent work, La Curiosidad. A simple cumbia/salsa style invites the audience to free themselves from opression through the exercise of curiosity as the key to self-determination. Following this inspiration, the artist prepared for international circulation in 2022 with tours of the USA, Canada, and Europe under the name "La Curiosidad Tour 2022," which celebrated 10 years of her first international tour. The Chilean artist invites audience members to meet again and discover her new music, which for the first half of 2022 also includes the release of a new album with songs that mix rhythms of popular festivals from Latin America with her characteristic accordion and brass sounds and a lyrical socially committed around feminism and social movements. Registration required
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Fri, Jun 2
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Jazz | Latin Jazz Orchestra in a Park
Trumpeter Steven Oquendo brings his 19-musician big band, The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra. Created in 2009 and led by distinguished trumpeter, jazz historian, and music educator, Steven Oquendo, The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra (SOLJO) is a force to be reckoned with. This bold big band is made up of 19 guardians of Latin music. SOLJO's repertoire features Afro-Cuban palladium era salsa mambo and salsa classics that pay homage to the genre's originators, while simultaneously injecting a fresh interpretation that has intrigued and captivated new fans of all ages and backgrounds. SOLJO's sophisticated use of free improvisation, dissonant harmonies, fusion rhythms, and creative arrangements has dispelled stereotypes surrounding Latin music and Latin Jazz, and ensured that the essence of the music continues to thrive.
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Fri, Jun 2
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Classical Music | Piano Salon Adult Recital
The Piano Teachers Congress Piano Salon presents the adult students of its members in a recital performance. The Piano Teachers Congress, founded in 1926, began as a music club for piano teachers, a forum where they could share ideas, seek advice from fellow teachers and serve the music community. Nearly 100 years later, with more than 100 members, the PTC maintains its original mission.
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Poetry Reading | Soul Sister Revue
Readers include Danez Smith (Homie, Don’t Call Us Dead), Ariana Brown (We Are Owed), Charif Shanahan (Trace Evidence), Eugenia Leigh (Bianca), Tameka Cage Conley, and Rachelle Parker.
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Classical Music | Sounds of Nature: Piano Miniatures
Judith Olson, piano, performs piano works inspired by the sights and sounds of nature: birds, insects, animals, water, landscapes, and atmospheric conditions. Registration required.
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Festival | Spirituality Week Festival
Choose from hundeds on events, both free of charge and for a fee. See link for details. Runs June 2-11, 2023.
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Fri, Jun 2
7:00 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Singing Circle
Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
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Fri, Jun 2
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Concert | The Songs We Write: A Night of Live Original Music
Sit back and enjoy original live music. Featured performers are a mix of local songwriters, composers, and Song A Week members. Each artist will be performing music they have written.
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Fri, Jun 2
7:00 pm
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Workshop | Trivia Night in the Park
Test your knowledge at this general knowledge pop culture trivia night, hosted by the NYC Trivia League.
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Fri, Jun 2
7:00 pm
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Play | Bowie in Warsaw: Pop Star on the Prowl
The women of Warsaw tremble with the rumor of a strangler on the prowl. Behind their fear, unspoken secrets and traumas begin to surface. Set in the landscape of a true crime story from 1970s Poland, Bowie in Warsaw is an absurd comedy about the repression of self-expression and love in the Soviet era. Playwright Dorota Maslowska constructs a fantastical and baroque world to be one day visited by none other than David Bowie himself. Presented by Trap Door Theatre. The performance is followed by a talkback.
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7:30 pm
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Discussion | Turn the World Around: A Tribute to Harry Belafonte
Acclaimed novelist Walter Mosley and New York Times critic-at-large Wesley Morris are part of a public program celebrating the life and impact of the legendary singer, actor, activist, and humanitarian Harry Belafonte. In 2006, Belafonte interviewed Mosley about his book, Life Out of Context, and discussed ways to fight poverty, exploitation, injustice, and racism. Morris and Mosley will reflect on that conversation and its relevance in a contemporary context as they discuss Belafonte’s indelible mark on our world and the barriers that he broke.
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Fri, Jun 2
7:30 pm
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Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián Mesri, a member of The Public Theater’s 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity—and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 2
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Classical Music | New York Philharmonic Performs with Grammy Winning Chorus (LIVESTREAM at an indoor public place)
This live-streamed performance is presented on the 50-foot Digital Wall at an in-door public place.
New York Philharmonic; Jaap van Zweden, conductor; Frank Huang, violin; The Men of the Crossing, chorus; Young People's Chorus of New York City; and Else Torp, soprano, perform The World Premiere of unEarth, a multimedia event by Julia Wolfe that, in the composer's words, "digs deep into the stories and science of our planet -- looking at forced migrations, adaptations, species land loss, and changing seas ... singing our fears and hoping for a way forward." Program Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Violin Concerto Julia Wolfe (1958-present), unEarth About the Performers The New York Philharmonic, one of the leading world orchestras, was founded in 1842 by the American conductor Ureli Corelli Hill, with the aid of the Irish composer William Vincent Wallace. The first concert of the Philharmonic Society took place on December 7, 1842 in the Apollo Rooms on lower Broadway before an audience of 600. It is the oldest major symphony orchestra in the United States in continual existence and one of the oldest in the world. Jaap van Zweden began his tenure as the 26th Music Director of the New York Philharmonic in September 2018. He also serves as Music Director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, a post he has held since 2012, and becomes Music Director of the Seoul Philharmonic in 2024. He has conducted orchestras on three continents, appearing as guest with, in Europe, the Orchestre de Paris, Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and London Symphony Orchestra, and, in the United States, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and other distinguished ensembles. Frank Huang joined the New York Philharmonic as Concertmaster in September 2015. Since performing with the Houston Symphony in a nationally broadcast concert at the age of 11 he has appeared with orchestras throughout the world including The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra of Hannover, Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, and the Genoa Orchestra. He has also performed on NPR's Performance Today, ABC's Good Morning America, and CNN's American Morning with Paula Zahn. He has performed at Wigmore Hall (in London), Salle Cortot (Paris), Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), and Herbst Theatre (San Francisco), as well as a second recital in Alice Tully Hall (New York). Before joining the Houston Symphony as concertmaster in 2010, he served as first violinist of the Grammy Award-winning Ying Quartet and was a faculty member at the Eastman School of Music. The Men of the Crossing is a Grammy-winning professional chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally and dedicated to new music. It is committed to working with creative teams to make and record new, substantial works for choir that explore and expand ways of writing for, singing in, and listening to choirs. Many of its nearly 130 commissioned premieres address social, environmental, and political issues. The Crossing collaborates with some of the world's most accomplished ensembles and artists, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, American Composers Orchestra, and more. With a commitment to recording its commissions, The Crossing has released 25 albums, receiving two Grammy Awards for Best Choral Performance (in 2018 and 2019), and seven Grammy nominations. This event is an in-person livestream of the concert.
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Fri, Jun 2
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Movie in a Park | The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967): French Comedy-Drama with Catherine Deneuve, Gene Kelly
In the picturesque port town of Rochefort, the spirited Garnier twins, Delphine and Solange, share a strong bond and similar aspirations, despite their contrasting looks. Delphine, the celestial blonde, is a ballet teacher and dancer, while Solange, the fiery redhead, is a singer and composer. Together, they light up the town, imparting music and dance lessons with dreams of finding true love and pursuing their passions in the magical city of Paris. Directed by Jacques Demy With Catherine Deneuve, Francoise Dorleac, Gene Kelly 126 min. In French with English subtitles
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Fri, Jun 2
8:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022): Oscar-Winning Superhero Sequel
The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa. Director: Ryan Coogler Stars: Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira 161 min.
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Fri, Jun 2
8:45 pm
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8:45 pm
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Festival | Spirituality Week Festival
Choose from hundeds on events, both free of charge and for a fee. See link for details. Runs June 2-11, 2023.
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Sat, Jun 3
9:00 am
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9:00 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
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Sat, Jun 3
10:00 am
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Workshop | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout
Whether you are an expert, or a beginner, these lessons are a fit(ness class) for all -- come join in. The Bollywood & Bhangra series invites dancers of all levels (and ages) to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins from Punjab in India and Pakistan, a dance now learned and loved by many. Led by dancers and choreographers from New York City's Ajna Dance Company, this all-levels hour of movement will be a highlight of your week, and the perfect start to your Saturday.
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Sat, Jun 3
10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media
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Sat, Jun 3
10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park
Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers – life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
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Sat, Jun 3
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.
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Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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.
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Sat, Jun 3
11:00 am
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11:00 am
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Festival | NYC Multicultural Festival
This multicultural explosion aspires to showcase the diverse cultures represented in NYC while giving everyone the opportunity to learn more about the different food, music, dance, and art that give New York City its uniqueness. Everyone is welcome.
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Sat, Jun 3
11:00 am
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness
A fun dance fitness class. Colorful outfits are encouraged.
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair
Jewelry. Art. Baked goods and local vintage. Home goods. Live DJs. Tightly curated. Wildly creative. Always a good time.
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Sat, Jun 3
11:00 am
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Festival | Outdoor Art Exhibit
This event will feature more than 50 artists and craft artisans in all mediums. One of New York City's largest and most beloved annual art events features a wide range of items on sale directly from the artists themselves. An incredible and eclectic mix of paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, glass and mixed media will be on display and available for purchase.
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Sat, Jun 3
12:00 pm
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Festival | Super Sábado: Celebrating Puerto Rican Art & Culture
A day of fun activities including storytelling, art-making, gallery tours, dance workshops and a special perfromance.
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Sat, Jun 3
12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Contemporary Games Social
Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
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Sat, Jun 3
1:00 pm
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Film | Krush Groove (1985): musical comedy-drama
Russell Walker has signed all of the hottest acts to his Krush Groove record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell doesn't have the money to press records, he borrows money from a street hustler. At the same time, Russell and his brother Run are both competing for the heart of R&B singer-percussionist Sheila E. Director: Michael Schultz Cast: Sheila E., Run-D.M.C., The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow, Blair Underwood, New Edition, LL Cool J
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Sat, Jun 3
2:00 pm
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Play | Synchronicity: Jung and the Physicist
Directed by Teri Black, his story brings alive the intriguing encounters of Carl Jung and the brilliant, brash young physicist Wolfgang Pauli - and some strange synchronistic events.
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Sat, Jun 3
2:00 pm
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Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martinez and composer Julian Mesri, a member of The Public Theater's 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity--and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 3
2:00 pm
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Festival | Spring Fling Arts & Music Festival
The 3rd annual festival will have an artisans market, live music, and food vendors.
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Sat, Jun 3
2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Heavily Redacted by Robert Mennella
A celebration for the book launch of Heavily Redacted. Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of a courageous whistleblower who fearlessly battled a big powerful bank, uncovering corruption and illegal practices. Meet author Robert Mennella, 60, a native New Yorker from the Village, and gain unique insights into the personal and professional journey as well as the obstacles he faced and sacrifices he made along the way. Mennella will discuss current corporate corruption, financial regulation, and the transformative power of individuals seeking justice.
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Sat, Jun 3
3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Alterations and Repairs: Dance, Music and Poetry in a Walk Through the Park
Audience members will be led by a poet through the park to see and hear dance, music and poetry performed on benches, lawns, stairways, pathways, near rock faces, and under trees. Original music will be played on saxophone, frame drum, harmonica, flute, and accordion. These contemporary artists inspired by nature and the elegance of the park collectively draw from Modern, Post-Modern, Flamenco, Jazz, Folk, and African lineages and styles. Poet/Performer/Guide: Paul Rabinowitz Choreographers/Dancers: Lisa Green, Amy Kail, Sandra Rivera, Navarra Novy-Williams and Maxine Steinman Composers/Musicians: Glen Fittin, Jessica Lurie
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Sat, Jun 3
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Opening Reception | 2 Photo Exhibitions: Clayton Patterson’s Front Door / (In)Visible Guides
Celebrating the opening of two Photoville 2023 exhibitions. Clayton Patterson’s Front Door: Residents and Writers features rarely seen images from the renowned photographer, who has documented the unique cultural ecosystem of the Lower East Side for over 40 years. The exhibition presents selections from the Front Door series, portraits taken in front of Patterson's 161 Essex Street studio from the mid 1980s to early 2000s. Known as the “Wall of Fame,” the door served as an important canvas for local graffiti writers and as a backdrop for Patterson’s portraits of local residents. (In)Visible Guides brings together photographer Destiny Mata and residents of a Lower East Side shelter for domestic violence survivors to explore notions of memory, safety, and loss. The installation pairs Mata’s work alongside neighborhood photography taken by shelter residents in workshops facilitated by Mata.
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Opening Reception | Clayton Patterson’s Front Door: Residents and Writers
This outdoor exhibiton features rarely-seen images from the renowned photographer, who has documented the unique cultural ecosystem of the Lower East Side for over 40 years. The exhibition presents selections from the Front Door series, portraits taken in front of Patterson's 161 Essex Street studio from the mid 1980s to early 2000s. Known as the “Wall of Fame, ” the door served as an important canvas for local graffiti writers and as a backdrop for Patterson’s portraits of local residents.
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Sat, Jun 3
4:00 pm
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Play | Titus Andronicus: Shakespeare's First Tragedy
William Shakespeare’s tragedy, directed by Robert Aronowitz and Emily Asbury, presented outdoors. Rome 1395. Fresh off a victory against the Goths, General Titus is thrust into the spotlight as Rome finds itself in need of a new emperor. Betrayal, villainy and chaos reign supreme as we see the unmaking of the once honorable and militant Titus. Revenge is a dish best served…with wine. This summer’s cast includes both alumni and newcomers: Carl Bindman, Andrew Dunn, Emily Gallagher, Linus Gelber, Johnny Gottsegen, Patrick Harman, Addy Paul Jenkins, Kelly Blaze Klotz, Rachel Lawhead, Caeden Musser, Austin Blake Sasser, and Petrea Whittier.
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Sat, Jun 3
4:00 pm
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Concert | Chamber Music on the Water
A one hour performance (no intermission), including a Q & A session with the musicians. The program is announced at the performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 3
4:00 pm
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Festival | First Saturdays: Free Programs of Art and Entertainment
At the monthly First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including dynamic performances and participatory experiences.
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Sat, Jun 3
5:00 pm
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Opera | Rosmene's Choice: Handel's Baroque Opera
Handel's (1685-1759) Rosmene’s Choice reveals one woman’s struggle with her impossible situation. Hounded on all sides, she must choose between being faithful or grateful. Unwilling to reject one of her obsessed suitors, will Rosmene follow the path of Love or Duty? Registration required.
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Sat, Jun 3
6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Silent Disco
Don headphones and party on the pier at this Quiet Clubbing event featuring three live DJs spinning tunes of different genres.
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Sat, Jun 3
6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Play | Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest: Classic Farce
Oscar Wilde's farcical comedy is a classic favorite and a gorgeous period piece set at the country seaside.
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Sat, Jun 3
6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | 3 Authors on Friendship
An in-person panel event with award-winning authors Daniel Allen Cox, Sarah Schulman and Paul Lisicky. Sarah Schulman (Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993), Paul Lisicky (Later: My Life at the Edge of the World), and Daniel Allen Cox (I Felt the End Before It Came: Memoirs of a Queer Ex-Jehovah’s Witness) discuss how they’ve explored the concept of friendship in their books. What are constructive ways for friendships to grow? What are the differences between loyalty and keeping your word? Can friends stay friends when they endure the same trauma but survive differently? The authors discuss what friendship makes possible for queer life and beyond.
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Sat, Jun 3
7:00 pm
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Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)
An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
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Sat, Jun 3
7:00 pm
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Play | Synchronicity: Jung and the Physicist
Directed by Teri Black, his story brings alive the intriguing encounters of Carl Jung and the brilliant, brash young physicist Wolfgang Pauli - and some strange synchronistic events.
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Sat, Jun 3
7:00 pm
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Screening | Ficciones: Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra (online thru Sep. 1)
Ficciones is an immersive concert film experience featuring Roberto Sierra's newly commissioned Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra, which presents a mixture of Sierra's Latin-influenced ideas and modern compositional techniques through the voice of electric violinist Tracy Silverman.
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Sat, Jun 3
7:00 pm
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Festival | Sprituality Week Festival
Choose from hundeds on events, both free of charge and for a fee. See link for details. Runs June 2-11, 2023.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 3
7:00 pm
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Concert | 10th Annual Music Festival: Works for String Orchestra (in-person and online)
Celebrate the breadth and vibrancy of the nation's modern composers. The Festival Performance Fellows, emerging string musicians selected from a nationwide call, will perform a 10th Anniversary program of world premieres for string orchestra. Headline artist and guitarist Yvette Young, hot off of a national tour with her math-rock band Covet and considered "The vanguard of creativity for progressive music" by GuitarPlayer.com, will play her first score for string orchestra LIVE. They will also debut new pieces by 2022 Pulitzer-Finalist Leilehua Lanzilotti, violinist and 2022 festival alum Che Buford, saxophonist Matthew Evan Taylor, and Artistic Director Peter Askim.
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Sat, Jun 3
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Play | Bowie in Warsaw: Pop Star on the Prowl
The women of Warsaw tremble with the rumor of a strangler on the prowl. Behind their fear, unspoken secrets and traumas begin to surface. Set in the landscape of a true crime story from 1970s Poland, Bowie in Warsaw is an absurd comedy about the repression of self-expression and love in the Soviet era. Playwright Dorota Maslowska constructs a fantastical and baroque world to be one day visited by none other than David Bowie himself. Presented by Trap Door Theatre. The performance is followed by a talkback.
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Reading | Musing(s): Sound and Word
Musing(s) is an experiential, interactive soundscape installation conceived and curated by poet-in-residence Mahogany L. Browne. The project is centered around the premise of poetry as therapy, both for its makers and its recipients. Musing(s) invites the audience to experience the artists' state of mind in a variety of habitats and creative midpoints: considering and concluding; being and becoming; in motion and at rest; always striving for joy. Attendees and creators alike are asked to explore complex questions: how do we inhabit space when we know we are actively heard? Can synthesized encounters feel spontaneous? Can lyrical words facilitate true healing? Join us on a journey of self-discovery with a selection of guest poets and artists.
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Sat, Jun 3
7:30 pm
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Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián Mesri, a member of The Public Theater’s 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity—and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
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Classical Music | New York Philharmonic Performs with Grammy Winning Chorus (LIVESTREAM at an indoor public place)
This live-streamed performance is presented on the 50-foot Digital Wall at an in-door public place.
New York Philharmonic; Jaap van Zweden, conductor; Frank Huang, violin; The Men of the Crossing, chorus; Young People's Chorus of New York City; and Else Torp, soprano, perform The World Premiere of unEarth, a multimedia event by Julia Wolfe that, in the composer's words, "digs deep into the stories and science of our planet -- looking at forced migrations, adaptations, species land loss, and changing seas ... singing our fears and hoping for a way forward." Program Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Violin Concerto Julia Wolfe (1958-present), unEarth About the Performers The New York Philharmonic, one of the leading world orchestras, was founded in 1842 by the American conductor Ureli Corelli Hill, with the aid of the Irish composer William Vincent Wallace. The first concert of the Philharmonic Society took place on December 7, 1842 in the Apollo Rooms on lower Broadway before an audience of 600. It is the oldest major symphony orchestra in the United States in continual existence and one of the oldest in the world. Jaap van Zweden began his tenure as the 26th Music Director of the New York Philharmonic in September 2018. He also serves as Music Director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, a post he has held since 2012, and becomes Music Director of the Seoul Philharmonic in 2024. He has conducted orchestras on three continents, appearing as guest with, in Europe, the Orchestre de Paris, Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and London Symphony Orchestra, and, in the United States, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and other distinguished ensembles. Frank Huang joined the New York Philharmonic as Concertmaster in September 2015. Since performing with the Houston Symphony in a nationally broadcast concert at the age of 11 he has appeared with orchestras throughout the world including The Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra of Hannover, Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, and the Genoa Orchestra. He has also performed on NPR's Performance Today, ABC's Good Morning America, and CNN's American Morning with Paula Zahn. He has performed at Wigmore Hall (in London), Salle Cortot (Paris), Kennedy Center (Washington, DC), and Herbst Theatre (San Francisco), as well as a second recital in Alice Tully Hall (New York). Before joining the Houston Symphony as concertmaster in 2010, he served as first violinist of the Grammy Award-winning Ying Quartet and was a faculty member at the Eastman School of Music. The Men of the Crossing is a Grammy-winning professional chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally and dedicated to new music. It is committed to working with creative teams to make and record new, substantial works for choir that explore and expand ways of writing for, singing in, and listening to choirs. Many of its nearly 130 commissioned premieres address social, environmental, and political issues. The Crossing collaborates with some of the world's most accomplished ensembles and artists, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, American Composers Orchestra, and more. With a commitment to recording its commissions, The Crossing has released 25 albums, receiving two Grammy Awards for Best Choral Performance (in 2018 and 2019), and seven Grammy nominations. This event is an in-person livestream of the concert.
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Movie in a Park | Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021): Superhero Blockbuster with Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch
With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Director: Jon Watts Stars: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch 148 min.
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Sat, Jun 3
8:45 pm
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Workshop | Tai Chi Sunday
Silvana Pizzuti leads tai chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
8:00 am
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8:00 am
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Festival | Spirituality Week Festival
Choose from hundeds on events, both free of charge and for a fee. See link for details. Runs June 2-11, 2023.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
9:00 am
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9:00 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
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Sun, Jun 4
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.
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Sun, Jun 4
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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Sun, Jun 4
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
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Park Walk | Brooklyn Waterfront Walk
Docents leads a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the park's's sustainable design, and how the park came to life. Wear comfortable shoes, as these tours traverse the beautiful park landscape.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
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Parade | Celebrate Israel Parade
In 1965, thousands walked down Riverside Drive in support of the young State of Israel. This impromptu walk evolved into the Salute to Israel Parade. It has become the world's largest gathering in celebration of Israel attracting worldwide media. The Parade enables the tri-state community to celebrate in a non-partisan, apolitical show of unity with Israel. In 2011 it was decided to change the name of the Parade in order to focus on celebrating the vibrant and diverse country of Israel. The Parade features over 30,000 marchers representing many organizations. Hundreds of thousands enthusiastic spectators gather to watch American and Israeli community leaders and dignitaries, entertainers, artists, musicians, dancers, celebrities, floats and marching bands.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Tour | Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour
Join a professional guide on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the City's most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse, and the famous Flatiron Building. Rain or shine. Every Sunday at 11 am.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Tree Wonder: Draw Manhattan's Oldest Tree
A gathering to wonder and draw the English Elm, the oldest tree in Manhattan. Sundays, April 30-June 25, 2023
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Workshop | Kayaking in the Park
Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers – life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Festival | Outdoor Art Exhibit
This event will feature more than 50 artists and craft artisans in all mediums. One of New York City's largest and most beloved annual art events features a wide range of items on sale directly from the artists themselves. An incredible and eclectic mix of paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, glass and mixed media will be on display and available for purchase.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián Mesri, a member of The Public Theater’s 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity—and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Concert | Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
A sea-music event, Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music - the original NYC chantey sing - continues virtually. This is a round-robin of shared sea songs, featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. How did the old time sailors keep their spirits up? Singing together! Work songs and fun songs, story songs and nonsense songs, songs of nostalgia and songs of up-to-the-moment news -- all were part of the repertoire onboard.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Jazz | Bluegrass, Jazz, and Gospel Tunes
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street; Downtown Voices; Trinity Youth Chorus; and NOVUS NY perform an array of bluegrass, jazz, and gospel tunes. The performance will feature works by Mary Lou Williams, Carol Barnett, Bob Chilcott, and others alongside a Jazz Mass from organist Alcee Chriss.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Party | Book Launch Celebration for Five Poets
Celebrating the publication of Martine Bellen’s An Anatomy of Curiosity (MadHat Press), Ruth Danon’s Turn Up the Heat (Nirala), Jordan Davis’s chapbook, Noise (above/ground press), Caroline Hagood’s Filthy Creation (Madhat Press), and Jerome Sala’s How Much? New and Selected Poems (NYQ Books). Refreshments will be served, and the authors’ books will be available.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Sun, Jun 4
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Regular: $18
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Sun, Jun 4
3:00 pm
Regular: $15
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3:00 pm
Regular: $15
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Sun, Jun 4
3:00 pm
Regular: $25
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Quintet in a Garden
Featuring the Geoff Burke Quintet.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Dance Lesson | Let's Dance
Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School and featuring DJ Ray Colon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Play | Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest: Classic Farce
Oscar Wilde's farcical comedy is a classic favorite and a gorgeous period piece set at the country seaside.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
6:30 pm
Pay-what-you-wish
6:30 pm
Pay-what-you-wish
Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)
An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Screening | Ficciones: Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra (online thru Sep. 1)
Ficciones is an immersive concert film experience featuring Roberto Sierra's newly commissioned Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra, which presents a mixture of Sierra's Latin-influenced ideas and modern compositional techniques through the voice of electric violinist Tracy Silverman.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Festival | Sprituality Week Festival
Choose from hundeds on events, both free of charge and for a fee. See link for details. Runs June 2-11, 2023.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Musical | The Comedy of Errors: A Musical Adaptation of Shakespeare's Play
Conceived by director Rebecca Martínez and composer Julián Mesri, a member of The Public Theater’s 2022-23 Emerging Writers Group, this new adaptation rigorously embraces music from all over Latin America in this tale of separation and joyous reunion. With songs in English and Spanish, this new musical adaptation brings an energetic vibe to this age-old tale of two sets of twins separated by stormy seas as they overcome a baffling case of mistaken identity—and the mayhem and hilarious confusion that follows.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jun 4
8:00 pm
Free
8:00 pm
Free
Festival | Spirituality Week Festival
Choose from hundeds on events, both free of charge and for a fee. See link for details. Runs June 2-11, 2023.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
9:15 am
Free
9:15 am
Free
Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
10:00 am
Free
10:00 am
Free
Tour | Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More
Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Start times: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
10:30 am
Free
10:30 am
Free
Workshop | Juggling in the Park
Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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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Mon, Jun 5
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Luiz Simas.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Yiddish to the Core: Wedding Music and Jewish Identity in Postwar New York City (online)
If you attended a typical American Jewish wedding in the 1950s, you might have noticed some departures from tradition, such as a photographer buzzing around the rabbi, a floral wedding canopy, or "kosher style" catering. The modern formula varied from one wedding to another, but one thing was certain: if it was a Jewish wedding, you danced a hora. Even as Jews became increasingly Americanized and abandoned older practices, they held on to Jewish dances and dance music as an easy and accessible way of articulating their Jewish identity at a public event, in front of their family and friends. Jewish music and dance underwent significant changes during the postwar period, absorbing strong influences from American popular music and Israeli folk songs. Nonetheless, dances like the hora, freylekh, and sher remained "Yiddish to the core." For many American Jews, these dances became a symbol of cultural continuity, and one of the important elements that defined their wedding as Jewish. In this talk, Uri Schreter will explore the evolution of Jewish wedding music in the early postwar period across different sectors of New York's Jewish community. We will discuss the relationship between diverse musical genres such as klezmer, Israeli folk song, swing, and Latin music, and learn how the choice of musical repertoire intersected with factors such as social class, religiosity, and political affiliation. Speaker Uri Schreter is an interdisciplinary musicologist, composer, keyboardist, and film-editor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
1:00 pm
Free
1:00 pm
Free
Workshop | Creative Writing Workshop
A weekly writing session led by Jon Curley. Taking inspiration from life events, participants will be encouraged to use reflection as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres by Kelefa Sanneh
Author Kelefa Sanneh in conversation with Joe Coscarelli of the New York Times. Kelefa Sanneh has been a New Yorker staff writer since 2008, before which he spent six years as a pop-music critic at The New York Times. He is also a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning. Previously, he was the deputy editor of Transition, a journal of race and culture based at the W. E. B. Du Bois Research Institute at Harvard University. His writing has also appeared in a number of magazines and a handful of books, including Shake It Up: Great American Writing on Rock and Pop from Elvis to Jay Z, a Library of America Special Publication, and Da Capo Best Music Writing (2002, 2005, 2007, and 2011). Joe Coscarelli is a culture reporter for The New York Times with a focus on popular music and the author of Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story. His video series Diary of a Song -- featuring Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Rosalia and more -- pulls back the curtain on how hit songs and emerging artists are made, discovered, and marketed. A Florida native and a graduate of New York University, he previously worked at New York magazine and The Village Voice. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jun 5
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free