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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 14, 2016?

42 free events take place on Sunday, August 14 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 August 14 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 August . 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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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, August 14, 2016

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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 am
Free

Tour | Hudson River Nature Walk


Learn about the park’s wildlife by joining experienced naturalists on guided nature walks along the park’s esplanade. Enjoy a meandering waterfront walk while viewing and learning about the park’s flora and fauna, including some of the 85 different species of birds identified within Park boundaries. Peek into some of our many gardens to discover butterflies, dragonflies and other interesting insects. Get to know the native plants that thrive in unexpected places in and around the river’s edge. Each nature walk is unique and offers a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt-like experience. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Loud noises and barking tend to startle wildlife and reduce viewing opportunities - please be considerate and leave your dog at home. Sundays, June 5-Sep. 25.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


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


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. This tour takes place every day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For over 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with its wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. Its history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Greenwich Village, High Line and Chelsea Tour


Join a three-hour journey through some of New York City's most historic areas. They'll begin in Greenwich Village, one of the cultural centers of America. Once a pastoral green oasis, and later a home for Irish and Italian immigrants, Greenwich Village has been at the forefront of some of the most important political, social, and artistic movements of the 20th Century. Filled with 19th century townhouses, and now one of the most desirable and high priced neighborhoods in America, the Village tells a multi-generational New York story. From secluded wealthy enclave to emerging Bohemian and Beat communities, from Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan to the Stonewall Inn. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm and Sundays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist. Takes place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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. Takes takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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 City, NY; NYC
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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 City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Intermediate Photoshop: Photo Retouching


In this class you will use Photoshop to clean up and modify digital images. Learn how to minimize blemishes, use the clone stamp tool, alter backgrounds, recolor images, and more. This class is taught on Mac computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Discussion | Envisioning the Future of Ethical Culture


Twenty years ago, the American Ethical Union ran a campaign called “10,000 by 2000” but has fallen short of that membership goal. How do we imagine our future? What are our goals and how can we realize them? The world needs a more ethical culture. With: Dr. Anne Klaeysen
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides 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. This tour repeats every Sunday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Kayak Polo


They’ve got the equipment (kayaks, vests, helmets, paddles), you bring the body, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship (shorts/sandals, too). Your level of experience doesn’t matter. They are limited to 15 participants per game, so reserve your spot for the game at 11AM. They’ll put you in a team and give you a vest number on a first-come first-served basis. Dedicated players and volunteers, though, will end up being teachers to others. They focus on individual attention and kayak mentoring, and offer the best free kayak learning experience you can get in NYC. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before game time to be donned with vest, helmet, paddle, and kayak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Vinyasa Yoga


Instructors from the neighborhood studios will help you get your stretch on. Please bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Waterfront Walks: Guided Park Tours


Join docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the park's sustainable design, and how the park came to life. The tour takes place Sundays from April 17 to October 30.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Foraging in the Park


With naturalist/author "Wildman" Steve Brill. America's go-to guy for foraging, Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of the Park, a great place for wild foods, and the summer is an especially rich season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | Family Performance Festival


Eco-education and multicultural performances for the whole family to enjoy. Formerly known as A Clearing in the Forest, this year's Family Performance Festival is chock-a-block full of fun and learning through music, storytelling, Park adventures, puppetry, and more. All ages welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Festival | Governors Island’s First Annual Storytelling Festival


The Brooklyn ARTery Soundstage, curated by Robin Bady of Badyhouse Storytelling Concert Series, will feature world-renowned storytellers, puppet theater by Drama of Works Theater Company, music and more. Set in the lush, tree-filled Nolan Park, surrounded by bright yellow Victorian mansions, Brooklyn ARTery’s Governors Island Storytelling Festival offers a summer season of programming for the whole family. Every Sunday, July 3 - September 25.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Ethical Death Café: a talk about death and legal aspects


Gather in a relaxed and safe setting to discuss death, drink tea and eat cake. The objective is to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Topics include heath care proxy, ethical wills, and green burial. Moderator: Rev. Dr. Barbara Simpson, Bereavement Program Community Outreach Coordinator at Caring Hospice Services
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
$5 suggested donation

Musical | Election Selection, or You Bet!: An Operetta for the Street


Crystal Field and Joseph Vernon Banks created this boisterous, multi-ethnic, hope-filled, full-stage operetta for the street. A musical with one of a kind masks and puppets, a new and original script and score, a 50-member totally diverse singing and dancing company of players, crew, and a 5-piece live band with the composer at the keyboards. A company whose members range from pre-teens to seniors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Advanced Photoshop: Compositing Techniques


Take your Photoshop skills to the next level with Layer Styles, Layer Comps, Advanced Text Tools, and Alternate Transform modes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. Tour takes place Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | CANCELLED ***Hoboken-'The Comeback City' Tour***CANCELLED


Discover the birthplace of Sinatra, The Cake Boss Bakery, Carlo's Bakery, The Lackawanna Train Station, Hoboken City Hall and where the 1955 Brando movie On The Waterfront was filmed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 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. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Performance Festival: Garifuna International


Garifuna International are descendants of Garinagu – West African, Central African, Island Crib, and Arawak people. The band is pure energy, originality, and encapsulates the music, dance, and culture of Africa and the indigenous peoples pf the Caribbean and Central America, particularly St. Vincent, Honduras, and Belize. Garifuna International is led by dance/singer/composer Felix Gamboa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

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. Takes takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | DJ Spinna celebrates Earth, Wind, and Fire / Shine and the Moonbeams


DJ Spinna is something of an anomaly in music, a humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. He is deeply rooted in Funk, Soul and Jazz, and the foundation in Hip-Hop and future Electronic/Dance music without any restraints. Shine and the Moonbeams exploded on the children’s music scene four years ago and have not stopped rising to the top of the genre. They bring the soulful melodies of family life along with rhythm and bass of childhood to the party. They are currently working on their second CD due out this summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Live Music: Maitri / Leffie Louise


Translated from Sanskrit, Maitri (”my tree”) is an unconditional friendship and acceptance towards oneself that in turn extends to the greater outside world and its people. This group was formed by Caroline Davis (voice/woodwinds) to embrace both the hardship and ecstasy of life through song, and it is now a collective songwriting outlet for both her and Ben Hoffmann (voice/keyboards). Incorporating a heavy dose of soul and R&B, Maitri also draws upon indie influences to create a unique sound in the Brooklyn musical landscape. The group also features Jay Sawyer (drums) and Sam Weber (bass). Leffie Louise is the soundchild of Michigan native Levi Capper. His music is cerebral and ambient folk; an earthly expression of his celestial musings. The sound is melody-driven, and has an emotional quality that painfully desires change.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Pop-Up Maker Space


Calling all Makers! Join this outdoor Maker Space for weekly workshops challenging participants to design and construct solutions to real-world problems. Come tinker, test and learn in the park. Sundays from July 3 - August 21.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | African Sounds: Mbongwana Star / Batida / Young Paris / Okayafrica Electrafrique


Mbongwana Star hails from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo — a network of shantytowns and night shelters where founding members Coco Ngambali and Theo Nzonza (of Staff Benda Bilili fame) pulled together members of a new generation of Kinshasa musicians embodying the concept of “mbongwana,” or “change.” Along with maverick Parisian producer Doctor L, the band has created a sound that embodies the “smashed-together” nature of the surroundings from which it was born — a sound that fuses traditional Congolese rhythms with European post-punk bass and busted electronics from recycled and reconstructed instruments miked and distorted in unexpected ways. Batida is Pedro Coquenão and Pedro Coquenão is Batida. There are moments where it’s just him in front of a big crowd, and there are others where Batida is a mutant body, with more musicians, images and people masked that sings and dance on stage. Present however is always a sound that is connected to Pedro’s Angolan roots. A sound that investigates the electric past of a country, transformed in an electronic present, molded to the scale of global dance floors. (Rui Miguel Abreu – in Blitz, Portugal 15) “Dois”, his last album released on the British Soundway Records last year, struck a chord in the hearts of both Damon Albarn and Stromae, that took Batida along on tour for a few support Arena Tour shows on last November and Damon Albarn invited him to his Africa Express project twice and, all in one go, had him re-mix track “Heavy Seas of Love.” Raised in New York City by world renowned Congolese performers, Milandou Badila, known as Young Paris, crafts a unique sound that threads the boundary between rap and electronic dance music and samples heavily from traditional African drumbeats. Along with five of his ten brothers and sisters, Young Paris performs an exuberant live show that merges dance, performance art, and an unparalleled personal style.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Jazz | The Alex Nguyen Quintet


Jam out to some sweet jazz outdoors with the Alex Nguyen Quintet featuring a special guest artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | Hudson Warehouse presents Shakespeare's Othello


Shakespeare's tragedy, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story "A Moorish Captain" by Cinthio, first published in 1565. This tightly constructed work revolves around four central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army; his beloved wife, Desdemona; his loyal lieutenant, Cassio; and his trusted but ultimately unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the source for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations. Takes place Thursdays thru Sundays, July 28-August 21.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Play | Shakespeare Outdoors: The Winter's Tale Presented by New York Classical Theatre


In The Winter’s Tale, family, duty and time itself help us better understand that for true love to come forth, “It is requir’d you do awake your faith.” And, look out for the bear... The audience follow the actors from place to place as the play moves from scene to scene. An average show covers approximately 3 city blocks over 2 hours. Wear comfy shoes and clothes you can sit on the ground in. (Or bring a water-resistant blanket or light stool.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | The New York Jazzharmonic Trio


With: Jay Rattman, sax; Chris Ziemba, keyboard; Ron Wasserman, bass. Special guests: Jim Saporito, drums; Harrison Hollingsworth, bassoon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you. Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Theater | Shakespeare in the Park: Troilus and Cressida


Tony-winning director Daniel Sullivan returns with one of the Bard’s most rarely produced plays, Troilus and Cressida. Both warriors and lovers play hard to get in this surprisingly modern epic about the hot blood, hot thoughts and hot deeds of the ancient Greeks. In the 7th year of the Trojan War, Troilus, a young prince, pines for the affections of Cressida, a bright young woman who knows how to play it cool. Meanwhile, the heroes of the Iliad – Ajax, Ulysses, Achilles and the kings they serve - debate whether to return the dangerously beautiful captive Helen or continue to fight without end. Nations and lovers alike do battle in this funny, piercing drama about romance and revenge in a world at war.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Comedy Club | Stand-up comedy and karaoke


Comedy show followed by karaoke.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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