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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 20, 2019?

40 free events take place on Tuesday, August 20 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 20 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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40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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free events nyc 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many
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Workshop | Morning Fitness


One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can't be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Every Tuesday and Thursday
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi Class


Improve your balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination in this Taijiquan class open to beginner and experienced alike. This martial art, created in the 19th century in Beijing, China, is a gentle, non-impact exercise benefiting both body and mind. Practitioners Tina and Juan want you to join them in their practice—northern Wu style. Tuesdays, June 4-September 10, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Concert | Nowhere: Pianist Performs 12 Hours a Day for 14 Consecutive Days


For fourteen consecutive days, twelve hours a day, pianist Marino Formenti will perform at the venue -- where he will also live in a space that is mercilessly both public and private. We invite you to come and go freely, to listen to music in a different dimension, with Formenti playing the piano daily, from morning to night. With round-the-clock live streaming, you can also experience and share his days at a distance. Nowhere is a non-place in the middle of the city. Marino Formenti performs, eats, sleeps, and lives all in the same space -- a metaphorical, silent, musical 'glass house' that is also surrounded and on view by the daily life of the city. In a performance about music, time, and togetherness, Formenti questions any and all divisions between performance and life. Days become music. Come and stay, leave and come back, listen or ignore the pianist, sleep, read, write, draw, lie down -- to experience music, time, and togetherness in another way. August 14-28, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Yoga Outdoors


Stop by the park for a yoga class. Gaiam provides a colorful selection of mats available on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to secure one of the mats, please arrive at least 30 minutes before class begins. Otherwise, feel free to bring your own! Every Tuesday, June 4-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Zumba Jumpstart


A fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop and more! Enthusiastic Instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new dance steps each week. Bring your friends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Adult Coloring Club


Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Film | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018): Oscar Winning Animation


Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. 117 min. Directors: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman. Starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Guided Falun Dafa Meditation Class


Stress relief, gain wisdom and work toward enlightenment
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Heart of the Park Tour


Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer. Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. With: Armen Donelian, International Pianist, Composer, Bandleader
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Lesson | Public Speaking


Public speaking is an essential skill in today's workplace and a valuable ability to have to further your endeavors in whatever you're doing. A continuing series held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, this program is led by experienced public speakers in a supportive environment. All materials for this workshop are provided. Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a good speech to a live audience. This type of speech is deliberately structured with three general purposes: to inform, to persuade and to entertain. Public speaking is seen traditionally as part of the art of persuasion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | How To Make Time To Write


Writers, is time your enemy? Maybe you write on the subway. Or in coffee shops. But is there ever enough time? In this monthly workshop, you will be in a community where you can talk about who you are as writers. Then how can a daily writing practice be developed that allows people to live their lives while writing, all at the same time? No experience with writing is necessary, just a desire and commitment to make a writing practice part of your life. Please bring a notebook and a pen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Cast on al fresco with fellow enthusiasts and experts to guide your knits and purls. Swing by for free instruction from Knitty City, New York City’s favorite yarn community and store, and knit with fellow enthusiasts. Yarn and needles are provided. Classes are weather permitting. Tuesdays, June 11-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | A Streetcar Named Desire (1951): Four time Oscar Winning Drama By Elia Kazan


Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her. 122 min. Director: Elia Kazan. Starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter. The movie is adapted from Tennessee Williams's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 play of the same name. In 1999, A Streetcar Named Desire was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". A Streetcar Named Desire won four awards at the 24th Academy Awards. The film set an Oscar record when it became the first film to win in three acting categories (a feat only since matched by Network). The awards it won were for Actress in a Leading Role (Leigh), Actor in a Supporting Role (Malden), Actress in a Supporting Role (Hunter), and Art Direction. Upon release of the film, Marlon Brando, virtually unknown at the time of the play's casting, rose to prominence as a major Hollywood film star, and received the first of four consecutive Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn the Art and Science of Bubble-Making


We’ve all blown soap bubbles before. But have you ever blown a bubble big enough to stand inside? Or one long enough to jump over? Open your eyes to the magical world of bubbles at this family-friendly weekly program with Bubble Man NYC. Tuesdays, July 23-September 24, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Party | Traditional English Afternoon Tea


English-style tea, black tea, Pally's rich tea biscuit will be served. "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."- Henry James Afternoon tea, that most quintessential of English customs is, perhaps surprisingly, a relatively new tradition. While the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China and was popularised in England during the 1660s by King Charles II and his wife the Portuguese Infanta Catherine de Braganza, it was not until the mid 19th century that the concept of 'afternoon tea' first appeared. Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o'clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o'clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter (some time earlier, the Earl of Sandwich had had the idea of putting a filling between two slices of bread) and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her. This pause for tea became a fashionable social event. During the 1880's upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o'clock.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:15 pm
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Workshop | Origami Workshop


Learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome; materials are provided. Tuesdays, July 23-September 24, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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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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3:30 pm
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Workshop | Game Nights in the Park


Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 30, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm); Beginner Chess (5pm-7pm) Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Community Rowing


Village Community Boathouse provides free, no experience necessary Community Rowing on the Hudson River. After a brief orientation, participants will be split into crews with an experienced coxswain to steer the boat and a mixture of experienced and new rowers. The boats, Whitehall Gigs, are stable, traditional working boats for four rowers and a coxswain. Please note: Rows will last between one and three hours, dependent on weather, tides, and destination. Participants are expected to help launch, retrieve, and clean the boats each session. Community rowing is open to all, although some physical agility is required. The focus of the program is teamwork and recreation in a safe and respectful environment. Each participant must sign a waiver. Life jackets are provided. Expect to be out in the hot sun for several hours - bring water and sunscreen! Tuesdays, June 25-October 29, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Open Mike | First Draft Open Mic


A weekly reading series with a DJ and hosted by Urban Word NYC. First Draft is a free, uncensored, open mic for all ages, which encourages artistic expression, experimentation, and development across all genres. Tuesdays, July 23-August 20, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Beginner Kung Fu


Learn basic basic stances, strikes, and techniques in this introductory martial arts workshop for beginners. Instruction provided by the New York City Chinese Cultural Center. Tuesdays, July 2-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | How To Prepare Financial Projections Part 1 


In this workshop series, how to prepare financial projections by emphasizing feasibility analysis and how to set goals for your business to plan for success will be discussed.  Part 1 will cover establishing a benchmark, per-unit (COGS=Cost of Goods Sold) vs. fixed costs (operating expenses), and how to develop your pricing strategy. This workshop is done by Start Small Think Big  which helps under-resourced entrepreneurs create thriving businesses in underserved areas so owners can build wealth for themselves, their families and communities. This is done by activating and engaging a top-tier network of professional volunteers who provide high-quality legal, financial and marketing services, at no cost.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Art Class


Find inspiration in the urban outdoors with the Art Students League of New York at these intimate art classes. Open to all ages and skill levels. Tuesdays, July 23-September 10, 2019 July: watercolor painting with a live model August: self-portrait as a comic book superhero September: printmaking
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Strictly Tango


Put on your dancing shoes and learn to dance with Strictly Tango NYC Dance School. They will bring you “the authentic Buenos Aires Tango feeling.” Come with your partner, your friends, or come by yourself and find a new dancing partner! Tuesdays, July 30-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussion | The Importance Of Youth Activism For Climate Justice


This is a monthly series for the New York City community to engage with the Climate Report, published in 2018 by the U.S. Global Change Research Program. This month, the topic will be the impact and importance of youth organizing and activism around issues of environmental justice. Miles Goodrich and Luke Conley of the Sunrise Movement will talk about their work advocating for the Green New Deal and an energy future independent of fossil fuels. After participating in a lively discussion, attendees can view selections from the environmental records of the Library's Manuscripts and Archives Division. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | The Sweat Sessions


A fun al fresco fitness series consisting of three free 45-minute classes at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm nearly every Tuesday night from May through August. Classes will consist a variety of modalities including yoga, bootcamp, dance cardio, boxing technique, pilates and more. The Sweat Sessions will take place at Hudson River Park’s 14th Street Park, located on 10th Avenue between 14th and 15th streets. 6pm – bodē yoga 7pm – POUND Fitness 8pm – re:intention meditation Tuesdays, July 30-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Guided 75-minute walking tours led by knowledgeable volunteer guides will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Sunset Salsa Dancing


As the sun goes down, the heat goes up at Sunset Salsa with Talia Castro-Pozo, a favorite series. Learn the steps with the experts then show off your new moves. Tuesdays, July 9-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at evening yoga classes. Bring a mat. Tuesdays, April 30-September 17, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Yoga on the Lawn


This yoga class is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring your own mat and water. Tuesdays, June 4-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 4 Poets Read Their Work


With: James Arthur Jim Johnstone Michael Prior Robin Richardson
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Chase Darkness with Me: How One True-Crime Writer Started Solving Murders


Journalist Billy Jensen spent fifteen years investigating unsolved murders, fighting for the families of victims. Every story he wrote had one thing in common—they didn't have an ending. The killer was still out there. But after the sudden death of a friend, crime writer and author of I'll Be Gone in the Dark, Michelle McNamara, Jensen became fed up. Following a dark night, he came up with a plan. A plan to investigate past the point when the cops had given up. A plan to solve the murders himself.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | The Case Against Free Speech: The First Amendment, Fascism, and the Future of Dissent


A hard-hitting exposé that shines a light on the powerful conservative forces that have waged a multi-decade battle to hijack the meaning of free speech—and how we can reclaim it. With author P. E. Moskowitz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | The Long Accomplishment: A Memoir of Hope and Struggle in Matrimony


Rick Moody, the award-winning author of The Ice Storm, shares the harrowing true story of the first year of his second marriage—an eventful month-by-month account. At this story’s start, Moody, a recovering alcoholic and sexual compulsive with a history of depression, is also the divorced father of a beloved little girl and a man in love; his answer to the question “Would you like to be in a committed relationship?” is, fully and for the first time in his life, “Yes.” 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | The Hottest August (2019): Lives Marked by Climate Change (Outdoors)


Ordinary people in New York are asked to talk about their lives and their hopes for the future in a time marked by political division and climate change. Director: Brett Story 94 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:15 pm
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Movie in a Park | Aquaman (2018): Superhero Epic with Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe (Outdoors)


Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. Director: James Wan 143 min. Grab a blanket or towel and come enjoy a movie in the park. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. You should arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Stargazing in the City


Take a romantic walk along the park 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 of New York to see rare celestial sights. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Tuesdays, July 23-October 29, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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