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Free events for Saturday, 04/09/16
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22 free events take place on Saturday, April 9 in New York City.
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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, April 9, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Conference | Chaos, Order and Everything in Between


The aim of this conference is to reflect upon sociological questions of social order, chaos, cohesion and conflict, broadly understood. To place these concepts within a wider field of sociological discussion, we present works that consider the diverse ways in which order and chaos manifest.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


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


Pace easy, some hills, duration four to five hours and distance five to six miles. Walk through history, beauty, sadness and eternity. For those who wish to rent “Audio-phones”, the rental is $5:00. A proof of ID must be left until the “Audio-phone” is returned. Bring lunch, and water and wear comfortable walking shoes.
   New York, NY
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10:00 am
$3

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   Lower Manhattan,
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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.
   New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Photoshop for Beginners


Learn how to enhance photos using the number 1 photo editing software in the world; Adobe Photoshop. In this class you learn the features of Photoshop and learn about layers and use them to manipulate images to your desire. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   Midtown,
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10:30 am
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


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


Starring Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman. Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. 112 min.
   Midtown,
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Film | Ryan Coogler's Oscar-Nominated Creed (2015): Rocky Saga Continues


Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson. The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. 133 min.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


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


American photographers and mothers Justine Kurland and Winona Barton-Ballentine are make work about the search for self-defined space, from inside of the home to out on the road. In celebration of Winona Barton-Ballentine's site-specific Photo Walls n Picture Collection exhibition Wild Stainless, Kurland and Barton-Ballentine converse about how culture, gender, social class, and motherhood, among other things, affect the desire for self-reinvention through the shaping of one’s surroundings; and how this is explored in photography and literature.
   Midtown,
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga, Fiddle and Guitar Duo


Fiddle and guitar duo Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga bring a new twist to Irish traditional fiddling. Classic favorites blend with rhythms and influences from traditional and modern styles from all over the world. This thrilling program will have audiences of all ages up on their feet.
   East Village, New York, NY
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2:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Paul Rubenstein's Microtonal Sounds


Join musician Paul Rubenstein for an afternoon of eclectic sounds. Rubenstein plays microtonal music (music that uses notes outside of standard tuning) in a unique style incorporating ideas from around the world. His current performances are largely improvised, and draw heavily from Persian, Arab and Indian styles, as well as progressive rock, metal, avant jazz, and many other influences, which may or may not bubble to the surface in any given performance. He will be playing an electric, stringed instrument he built, which may be bowed or plucked, has movable frets, and contains percussive elements. This is a rare opportunity to watch an innovative and original musician in a uniquely creative process.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:30 pm
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Screening | Visiting with Roach Royalty: Silent Fillmmaker Hal Roach


In the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, Washington, DC based TV/video producer Jim Kerkhoff frequently traveled to Los Angeles on business. Having a long held interest in the comedies made at the Hal Roach Studio, he took advantage of those trips to locate, visit, and become friends with former Hal Roach employees who were still living. In this special presentation, Kerkhoff will share his experiences, along with little known facts about Hal Roach history – told to him by the very people who made these incredible films. Silent film screening with live piano accompaniment from Ben Model.
   Lincoln Square,
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water: Classical Music


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the organ on the 101-rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor and Boody Organ Builders. The Organ Meditation takes place every Saturday from Sept. 12, 2015 to May 28, 2016.
   Lower Manhattan,
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4:00 pm
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Discussion | The Fassbinder Story


A conversation among Annekatrin Hendel, the director and screenwriter of The Fassbinder Story, the cinematographer Martin Farkas, and Laurence Kardish, former Senior Film Curator at the Museum of Modern Art. The panel will focus on one of the most prolific figures in the history of filmmaking, Rainer Werner Fassbinder - his work, his life, and the impact of his legacy. This conversation will be moderated by Professor Noah Isenberg, Professor of Culture and Media at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Cheikh Lô, Senegalese Musician


The concert will be hosted by Cheikh Lô and a smaller version of his group the Band Ndiguel. Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô is the Spring 2016 Artist-in-Residence with the Institute of African American Affairs. With over forty years of making music fused with a variety of sounds from West and Central Africa, Lô is one of the the most well-know artists coming out of Africa.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Ji Hee Jeong, soprano 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Talin Nalbandian, mezzo-soprano 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Elijah Shiffer, jazz composition 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Montana York, mezzo-soprano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Margaret Woolums, soprano 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Carrie Davids, viola 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Eun Ji Oh, flute 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Steven Osborne, trombone and Caleb Laidlaw, trumpet
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Solas Laughs Comedy Show


A standup comedy show every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday featuring comics who have appeared on Comedy Central, College Humor, MTV, and more. Free drink and prize raffle.
   East Village, New York, NY
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7:45 pm
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Theater | New Voices Playwrights Festival: Chained Woman by Lorne Svarc


Sarah Kandelshein is an ultra-Orthodox Jewish woman. When her abusive husband refuses to grant her a religious divorce, she must choose between her freedom and her faith – that is until a “gangster” rabbi offers his services to help “change her husband’s mind.” This event occurs April 6-9.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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