Festival | Setting the Guiness World Record for the Longest Team Barbecue Marathon

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Tyler Florence, alongside the winners of the Ball Park Finest Grillathon, are out to set the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Team Barbecue Marathon.” Donations of the food will be made to the City Harvest food rescue organization. The Finest Grillathon winners will spend 38+ hours attempting to set the record. The previous record was 30 hours set by Barry Croxall and Dave Skeldon from the UK on June 20th-21st, 2015. This event will begin Tuesday, August 11th at 7pm and will be ongoing until Thursday, August 13th at 9am.

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12:00 am
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Workshop | Park FitClub: Boot Camp with The Rise NYC

Energize your day with a workout before work. Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a 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 encouraged. Rain or shine.

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6:30 am
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Concert | LunchMoney Lewis, Hiphop Newcomer

The Miami hiphop artist had a hit overseas this year with his song "Bills. Currently he's trying to repeat that success here in the US. Attendees are advised to get there early.

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7:00 am
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Workshop | Walking Meditation

Start your day with a contemplative walk around the park, led by a meditation guide.

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8:30 am
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Workshop | Wednesday Meditation

Join neighbors from the Integral Yoga Institute, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, and two surprise guests, for weekly guided meditations. Rise above the city streets and start your day focused, centered, and connected with nature. Beginners welcome.

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8:30 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour

This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.

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10:00 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood 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.

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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour

You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.

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10:00 am
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing

Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and New York Harbor and by the verdant park, with its very special Hot and Cool gardens; each flower-filled and colorful throughout the season. All art materials are provided. Participants can practice already known techniques or try new ones using water colors, pastels, colored pencils, and other media. An artist/educator will offer ideas,instruction and critiques regarding technique.

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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Mid-Park Welcome Tour

Explore the Park’s central features including the Lake and Ramble woodland, then marvel at the views from Belvedere Castle. Route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven paths. 45 minutes.

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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star

At the top of the island sits a fortification that has seen nearly as many uses as it has years of completion. From war fort to music school to housing Confederate prisoners of war, to family housing, Fort Jay is the real star of the show. They say that because from the air, it is shaped like a star. This is a 30-minute tour. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm.

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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour

Castle Williams, the centerpiece of the system of fortifications designed to guard New York City just prior to the War of 1812, has long been off-limits to the public. After an extensive rehabilitation project in 2011, the National Park Service opened the Castle's to the general public for the first time in the fort's 200-year history. Tours of the Castle take visitors through all three levels and the roof. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Visitors are advised that tours require climbing three flights of stairs. The Castle's upper floors are not handicap-accessible. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm.

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11:30 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.

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12:00 pm
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Book Signing | Today Show weatherman Al Roker signs copies of his book The Storm of the Century

The NBC weatherman brings the story of the Great Gulf Hurricane of 1900 to life.

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12:30 pm
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Concert | Ayako Shirasaki, Virtuoso Pianist with a Tender Touch

Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent piano trio CD "Some Other Time".

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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography

Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.

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12:30 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.

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1:00 pm
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Workshop | eBook Help Hour: Get Started with eBooks

Need help getting started with eBooks? Bring your laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone to eBook Help Hour. Get assistance loading electronic library books on your Kindle, create your free Adobe ID, learn about 3M Cloud Library, and so much more. Make sure you bring your library card and any necessary access passwords for your devices so they can help you as quickly as possible.

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1:15 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Wednesdays with the Bill Wurtzel Trio

Bill Wurtzel’s trio will set the mood of the swing era every Wednesday for the run of the exhibition Folk Art and American Modernism.

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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure al Fresco

Many people are challenged when trying to draw the human figure. This workshop offers everyone a chance to improve their skills through a wonderful outdoor figure drawing class. Each week a different model will strike both short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will be on hand to offer suggestions and give critiques throughout the class. All drawing materials are supplied.

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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Uncovering Your Family History: Researching Immigration Records

Discover genealogical resources at the New York Public Library. This class offers an introductory exploration of passenger lists and naturalization records, their history, and the history Castle Garden, Ellis Island, and the Port of New York as a site of immigration to the United States.

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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography

Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.

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3:30 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section

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 among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. 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.

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4:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour

Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.

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4:00 pm
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Talk | Director Guy Ritchie discusses his upcoming movie The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Join filmmaker Guy Ritchie and co-writer/producer Lionel Wigram for a discussion and Q+A. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a fresh take on the popular 1960s TV series, following a CIA agent and a KGB agent who reluctantly team up to stop a mysterious international criminal organization trying to proliferate nuclear weapons.

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5:00 pm
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Party | Game On Summer Block Party

Music, drinks, food, games and films.

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5:00 pm
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**Workshop | Olafur Eliasson's The Collectivity Project, an Interactive Installation**

Learn more about urban planning, architecture, and community using LEGOs and your imagination. Led by an educator, these special programs for adults are part of Olafur Eliasson's work.

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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Settlers of Catan Game Social

Join us at our weekly Game Socials to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. On Wednesdays, play the popular strategy game Settlers of Catan.

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5:00 pm
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**Opening Reception | Compassion: For the Animals Great and Small, an Interdisciplinary Project by Mary Ting**

Coinciding with World Elephant Day, the exhibit is in response to the current plight of elephants, rhinos, tigers, bears and other animals due to poaching for the Chinese market. The exhibition features a series of drawings and an installation of recycled cardboard animal sculptures by the artist and her John Jay College students.

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6:00 pm
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Concert | Accordions Around the World

Take a cross-cultural musical journey - from France to Colombia, from the Balkans to Louisiana, from Cumbia to Jazz, and more - with accordions, harmoniums, concertinas, and bandoneons.

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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: Intaglio

Exhibiting Artists: Gloria Askin, Scott Baird, Karin Bruckner, Jazmine Catasus, Yuchen Chang, Madeline Daversa, Paul DeRuvo, Myles Dunigan, Michael Eade, Yuji Hiratsuka, nif hodgson, Andy Hoogenboom, Carolyn Hulbert, Leslie Kerby, T. Oliver Peabody, Martin Kruck, Elizabeth Langer, Elizabeth Rose, Dominique Saks, and Johanna Winters.

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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga

Open space, fresh sea air, and the floral scent of the gardens will help you stretch away the stress of the workday and allow you to let go of the hectic buzz of city life. Whether you’re still learning Child’s Pose or have mastered the Twisted Half Moon, instructor Mary Ryan Barnes, who has been teaching Yoga for over twenty five years, will guide you through a routine that works for you. Bring your own mat or borrow one from us.

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6:00 pm
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Party | Uptown Bounce: Summer Nights

A series featuring musical performances, gallery talks, art-making workshops, renowned DJs, festive summer drinks, local food vendors, and more. There will be a variety of events, including a guided tour of both the venue and the Museum of the City of New York, brief artist talks in the galleries featuring artists from the exhibition PRESENTE! The Young Lords in New York. In the courtyard, Alicia Grullón presents her interactive performance Pick It!, in which she invites audience members to create signs protesting an issue of their choice. Also outside, enjoy sidewalk shenanigans by FEEGZ and crew. The cafe features the musical stylings of DJ Turmix, a specialist in Boogaloo, which was a favorite of the Young Lords and their generation; and video projections by Louis Cameron.

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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work

An after-work volleyball game for adults. The scorekeeper and the ball will be provided and will instruct newcomers in the basics of the game. This good-natured game has been going for over a decade, and although many people have been attending year after year, players of all experience levels are welcome. Coming by after work is a great way to relax and make new friends.

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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Evening Yoga

End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga with instructor Hollis Lewis in a beautiful sunset setting. 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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Workshop | Lolë/FITiST Meetup

Lolë and FITiST bring you a summer of movement and well-being. A wide range of classes are offered, but space is limited to 75 people per class.

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6:30 pm
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Tour | Photography Tour: Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Sunset

Are you looking for images of the Lower Manhattan Skyline and sunsets? This photo tour is for you. A licensed guide, renowned photographer, and a downtown Manhattan resident of 40 years will guide you during what photographers call “the golden hour.“ You will tour Brooklyn Bridge Park and Dumbo as you strategically set up your shots for the evening sunset. The tour will finish with a walk back over the Brooklyn Bridge to Lower Manhattan providing you many photo opportunities as nightfall and the city lights up. You will be directed in how to get your shots no matter what’s the evening sky. Learn a bit about the the skyline of Lower Manhattan and the history that has connected Brooklyn and Manhattan for over 500 years as you hone your photographic skills. Open to all levels of photographers and all cameras – yes, cell phones and any smart devices too. Even people without cameras will enjoy tagging along for this unique point of view of the end of the day in New York City.

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6:30 pm
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Talk | The Resilience Advantage

With Jaymie Meyer, a certified stress management specialist. This two-hour program offers easy self-regulation and resilience-building practices that help individuals become more physiologically and emotionally balanced. Participants will learn how their response to events, inter-personal communication and circumstances can deplete or renew their resiliency.

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6:30 pm
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**Performance | The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music**

George Faison, internationally celebrated producer, writer, composer, director, choreographer and dancer, made history in 1975 when he became the first African American to win a Tony Award for Best Choreography for The Wiz. In honor of the Broadway hit’s 40th anniversary this year, Faison will present performances of original songs and dances from the show. Faison also heads the Faison Firehouse Theater in Central Harlem, which he founded in 2000 along with Tad Schnugg.

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