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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 26, 2013?

46 free events take place on Friday, April 26 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 26 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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46 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, April 26, 2013

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Tour | Bronx Walk: Bridge(s) and Mott Haven


3 to 4 miles, moderate to brisk pace, but with frequent stops. Starting at the Harlem-125th station (in Manhattan), we will cross the Willis Avenue Bridge into Mott Haven, the earliest settled area of The Bronx. Sights include the waterfront, brownstones on Alexander Avenue, St. Jerome's Church, the Ben Shahn murals in the main Post Office. Lunch at a local restaurant.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3

Conference | Rethinking Politics in Africa: Media, Knowledge Production, Techno-Politics


This conference examines how media, knowledge production, and sovereignty are being recast in a post-Cold War Africa marked by new forms of interventions and techno-politics, cultures of legality, and modalities and technologies of representation and circulation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Conference | The Kronstadt Moment—The Road to Damascus: A Conference on the Philosophy of Conversion and Disenchantment


An interdisciplinary conference on the changing discourse on religious and ideological faith. The two-day event will analyze current understandings of conversion—the awakening of knowledge or understanding that precedes a change of lifestyle—and disenchantment—a term made popular by Max Weber, which describes the modern bureaucratic and secular state, placing emphasis on science over belief.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


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


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Poetry Reading | How Do We Face Disaster? Student Poems from NYC


Students in NYC schools affected by Hurricane Sandy will read poems about their experiences in the weeks after the storm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best plays. For Advanced beginners, and Intermediary players. Join the fun and meet new friends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Festival | Financial Empowerment Day


Featuring: Classes Mortgages • Investments • Your Parents--Their Finances • Starting Your Own Business • Retirement Planning • Social Security & more… Counseling Certified Financial Planners offer 30 minute private sessions Database Demonstrations Staff demonstrations of resources to assist you with your personal finances Financial Fair Financial information from organizations such as the Securities & Exchange Commission, the Social Security Administration, SCORE and the Better Business Bureau
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Intro Class: Body Movement


In this class, work to increase your awareness of the body and improve your posture. Exercises will help release joints and relax muscles, as well as strengthen core muscles that support good posture. By learning to open the joints and leverage weight from the ground, students will increase their efficiency of movement. Requirements : Wear loose fitting, soft attire and bring a yoga mat if you do not feel comfortable on the floor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | Marie Pierre Rey reads from her book Alexander I: The Tsar Who Defeated Napoleon


Marie Pierre Rey will present her book in the new English translation which was released in November 2012. Richard Wortman will act as a discussant.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga at the Library


Free Yoga Classes at the Library bought to you by Shape up NYC. Expert Instructors. Please bring your own mats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Lecture | The Only White Woman in the Village


A Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Leena-Maija Rossi, Gender Studies, University of Helsinki; Visual Culture, University of Turku; and CSGS Visiting Scholar
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Clint Eastwood's 2-Time Oscar Winner Mystic River (2003): Waterlogged Memories


With Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon. Three boyhood friends, bonded by a shared tragedy but since separated by time, are brought together when one of their daughters is murdered. This awful crime and its evidence make them deal with disturbing events from their past. 138 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Lecture | Ira Katznelson discusses his book Fear Itself: The New Deal and the Origins of Our Time


In this lecture, Katznelson explores a theme of the book, asking how a nation could fight a world war for liberty and democracy while denying full rights to 20 percent of its citizens.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Fencing in the Park


Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed and equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964): My Wife the Grifter


With Sean Connery, Diane Baker and Tippi Hedren. A woman robs her employers and changes her identity. When her next boss catches her, he forces her to marry him. 131 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Changing Styles in Children's Book Illustration


An exploration of two hundred years of children's book illustration. Examine notable editions of Alice in Wonderland and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Illustration techniques, social and religious concerns, humor and pathos will be examined through children’s books from colonial primers to the works of Maurice Sendak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:15 pm
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Lecture | China's Environmental Movement and the Role of Investigative Journalism


With Liu Jianqiang, one of China's leading investigative journalists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | College Piano Recital


Deborah Robb, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Jacqueline Choi, Cello 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mark Seah, Tenore 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Andrea Wood, Jazz Voice 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Jing Yang, Piano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Guilhem Flouzat, Jazz Drum 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Turkkan Osman, Violin 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Wei-Li Suen, Piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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City Walk | The High Line Sunset Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Sunset Tour


Join Free Tours by Foot as they stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Symposium | Design and Mobility


Mobility has become one of the defining traits of the age: new modes of living and transportation have created increasingly mobile lifestyles, aided by mobile communications networks, cultural products can move and spread across the globe with ease, and changing climate conditions are forcing relocations and rethinking of building patterns. On the individual scale, designers have worked with transformable and reusable products, or to help make individuals more mobile. The symposium will explore various aspects of mobility in the decorative arts and design - on macro and micro scales, from literal to metaphoric perspectives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Free Music Friday: Vincent Cross / Joel Streeter / Jo Williamson


5:30 Vincent Cross - Irish country and bluegrass 6:05 Joel Streeter - Catchy indie folk-pop 6:40 Jo Williamson - Haunting lyrical folk
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Organizing Small Spaces


Come join Jennifer Ryan, Professional Organizer and Motivator, and finally take control of that small space. Learn techniques to stay organized and in control. Product recommendation and creative solutions will be our focus to create your new order.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Time & Tide: Christian Chaise Photo Show & Book Release Event


Photographer Christian Chaize shot Praia Piquina, a beautiful and intimate beach in the south of Portugal, from the same vantage point many times over the course of 8 years. The resulting photographs featured in this gallery show offer a charming portrait not just of that small patch of sand, but of the people-families, tourists, travelers, lovers- as well as tides, light, and weather that shape and reshape its landscape each day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | New York City of Trees


Offered in conjunction with Benjamin Swett's exhibit New York City of Trees, this lecture is by the author and NYC tree expert Edward Barnard, who will present Stopping by Old Friends: My Favorite Trees in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble Open Rehearsal & Chat


Members of St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble and WQXR's Terrance McKnight will host an open rehearsal featuring music from the Three Part Inventions Chamber Music Series program, followed by a Q&A. PROGRAM SCHUBERT Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 148, D. 897 (“Notturno”) SCHUBERT Piano Trio in B-flat Major, D. 28 (“Sonatensatz”) BARTÓK Contrasts for clarinet, violin, and piano BRAHMS Trio for clarinet, cello, and piano in A minor, Op. 114 PERFORMERS: Naoko Tanaka, violin; Myron Lutzke, cello; Jon Manasse, clarinet; Benjamin Hochman, piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Catch-Pop String-Strong Concert


Jelena Poprzan (Serbia) and Rina Kacinari (Kosovo), based in Vienna, Austria, formed their duo, Catch-Pop String-Strong, in 2009. Their amazing stage appearance is both intense and full of humor. With just two stringed instruments and voices you get one great surprising groove, which is combined with a wide repertoire ranging from original compositions and classical tunes to Balkan and Scottish folk songs, from free improvisations to the songs of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Triggering Wounds (2013), a Documentary on Gun Violence


The moving real-life story of a young man from Harlem coming to terms with the impact of gun violence on his life and his community. Scenes with families, emergency responders, community leaders, and law enforcement interweave in this youth-produced documentary film to provide an intimate portrait of a community struggling to understand, heal, and transform in the face of this devastating violence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Group: This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald


The Friday Night Book Group meets in the Cafe to discuss this month's selection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | College Jazz Voice Recital


Jazz student Sara McDonald (voice) presents her senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Colson Whitehead and others read from 12th Street Magazine


Colson Whitehead, Luis Jaramillo and Catherine Barnett celebrate the award-winning journal produced by students of The Riggio Honors Program: Writing & Democracy at The New School, with an evening of readings moderated by Advisory Board Chair Rene Steinke.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | Fine Cuts Spring 2013


This semi-annual screening presents short films and videos made by students in the School of Media Studies over the past year as part of their coursework. The screening is followed by a faculty-led Q&A session with the student producer-directors and a public reception for students, faculty, and guests. An award is given for the work chosen as the best by the audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Senior Thesis Festival II


Three senior theatre majors present their theses in directing, which run in repertory in the first of two installments of Senior Thesis Festival 2013, with design, performances, and management by Barnard and Columbia theatre students. Theatre department faculty members Alice Reagan and Hana Worthen advise thesis directing and dramaturgy students, and Anne Kenney advises designers of the festival. THE OWL ANSWERS By Adrienne Kennedy. Directed by Rebecca Clark THE MAGIC TOWER By Tennessee Williams. Directed by Christina McCarver TRIFLES By Susan Glaspell. Directed by Kyle Radler
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Conversations on Opera with Spring Concert


Featuring Artistic Director Joseph Colaneri and students of the Opera Young Artists Program, this event is a lecture with live musical examples.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Shadow Puppet Troupe of Wat Bo presents Sor Neakabas (The Magical Arrowhead Dragon)


Sbeik Thom (shadow puppetry) is an ancient and sacred form of Cambodian theater traditionally performed on ceremonial occasions. Performances of Sbeik Thom feature puppeteers and dancers manipulating large-scale leather shadow puppets against a lit screen while accompanied by a pinpeat ensemble. Sor Neakabas is a tale from the Reamker, Cambodia’s beloved version of the Ramayana epic. Under threat of extinction during the Khmer Rouge regime, this Sbeik Thom performance is not only a New York City premiere, but also a testament to the strength of a remarkable nation, culture, and community of artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Verdi's Messa Da Requiem


Verdi’s hauntingly beautiful funeral mass, first performed in 1874 in memory of his dear friend, the Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, comes to life in this rendition by the Barnard-Columbia Chorus.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
$5
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