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New York is full of wonderful things to do beyond the must see and must do New York attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. There are many more places to visit and places to see if you visit New York for more than several days, or if you live here!  

Go off the beaten path and find hidden treasures which cost you nothing, but are extremelly enjoyable and much less crowded then famous tourist spots.

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198  Best Free Things to Do in New York City, NYC

We all know that best things in life are free, but nowhere it's true more than in New York (NYC).  Free concerts, free movies, free tours, free shows, free lessons of any kind: yoga, tai chi, tango, drawing, foreign languages and much much more happen all over the city every day of the year. Take a look at those free 198  events that our editors think are the best things to do to in New York City at this point.   Please keep in mind that all those best things to do are free unless otherwise noted. 

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Sun, Jun 17
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Festival |
The Taste of Jewish Culture Annual Street Festival is a signature event that brings together thousands of foodies and dozens of purveyors of delicious food for a day of eating, learning, and celebrating in New York. The theme “Diversity is Delicious” highlights the many contributions that immigrants have made and continue to make to our world cuisine and our community. Featuring live special performances: • 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15 – Aaron Alexander & NY Klezmer Series All-Stars with dance leader Sarah Myerson • 1:00 – Special performance by the Fiddler on the Roof cast presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene • 2:00 & 3:00 – Interactive “Instant Yiddish” with Kolya Borodulin    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 17
11:00 am
to 6:00 pm
Free

Festivals, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival
Parade |
Ride the rails in historic style by hopping on and off six different types of vintage train cars, including the oldest train cars in the Transit Museum fleet – the BRT Brooklyn Union Elevated cars dating back to 1904! Metrocard is required.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 17
11:00 am
to 4:00 pm
$2.75

Parades, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, Parade of vintage trains
Festival |
Celebrate the diverse ethnic communities of the Lower East Side/Chinatown neighborhood. The landmark synagogue as its centerpiece, this neighborhood festival spills out onto the street with a mash-up of Jewish, Chinese and Puerto Rican tastes, traditions, sights, and sounds. Enjoy outdoor performances of Chinese opera, Chinese folk, klezmer, cantorial, and Puerto Rican folk music. Watch fascinating demonstrations by a Hebrew and a Chinese scribe, Puerto Rican mask maker, and other folk artists. Learn how to braid challah bread, roll dumplings and craft empanadas. Or try your hand at crafts including yarmulke making, mask making, lace making and more. You can also go head-to-head with community mavens in a fierce game of mah jongg. Best of all, kosher egg rolls, egg creams and empanadas will be available for purchase all day.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 17
12:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free

Festivals, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival
Concert |
Dancing with Nkumu Katalay is a must! He has been called the king of rumba soukous music. Born in the capital city Kinshasa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nkumu blends the music of his homeland with contemporary sounds from the Americas to create a rhythmic beat.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 17
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, Nkumu Katalay: King of Rumba Soukous Music of the Congo
Classical Music |
Organist James F. Mellichamp has made prominent appearances throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. His concerts include solo recitals at such notable venues as the Washington Cathedral, Berlin Cathedral, the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, and Westminster Abbey.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 17
3:15 pm
to 3:45 pm
Free

Concerts, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, Organist performed at the Notre-Dame de Paris, Westminster Abbey and more
Dance Performance |
Choreographer Catherine Galasso work is based on Boccaccio’s 14th century Decameron. The performance will combine her signature cinematic tableaux, whimsical nonlinear narratives, and charismatic performers to engage in a choreographic dialogue with the architecture and atmosphere of the venue. Performers will move between episodic and virtuosic movements on multiple planes, shaped closely by the grandeur and intrigue of the venue’s grand marble staircase, transforming the space into a singular spectacle. Catherine Galasso is a Brooklyn-based choreographer born in New York and raised in Italy. Past performances have been presented by places such as SFMoMA, Joyce SoHo, La MaMa, Danspace Project, MoCA Santa Barbara, the Bibliotheque National in Paris, the International Theater Festival in Kosovo, as well as underground Wall Street bank vaults and decaying 4-story homes.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 17
5:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, Of Granite & Glass: A Singular Dance Spectacle
Classical Music |
This dramatic oratorio by composer Marisa Michelson and librettist Royce Vavrek tells the story of Noah’s Ark from the perspective of Noah’s wife. Naamah is a strong woman who must guide the diverse species of animals in coming together as the Ark reaches dry land. From the birds to the hippos, each group has its own concerns. Can they learn to live together after the crisis has passed? In a new version of the piece, community members from Lower Manhattan join MasterVoices, led by Ted Sperling, in shared music-making to explore themes of diversity, the role of women in society and the possible devastation of climate change. Composer: Marisa Michelson Librettist: Royce Vavrek Performed by MasterVoices Conductor: Ted Sperling Naamah: Victoria Clark Merman: Sachal Vasandani    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 17
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 17, 2018, 06/17/2018, Naamah’s Ark: The Story of the Ark from the Perspective of Noah’s Wife

Monday, June 18, 2018

Tour |
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” Tours take place at 10am and 11am.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Jun 18
10:00 am
Free

Tours, June 18, 2018, 06/18/2018, Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
Classical Music |
Sandbox Percussion, lauded by The Washington Post as “revitalizing the world of contemporary music” with “jaw- dropping virtuosity,” perform works by the composers inspired by Anton Webern's music: Epstein (b.1959), Ligeti (b.1923-2006) and Cerrone (b.1952).  This concert is a part of a concert series focused on the complete works of Anton Webern; the trademark of the series is the juxtaposition of early and modern music. Anton Webern, (1883-1945) the noted Austrian composer and conductor, remembered for his atonal and serial works, was one of the key figures in the Second Viennese School. Unfortunately, with the rise of Nazis, his music was banned and he spent the last decade of his life in financial constraint and musical isolation. He was not very prolific composer, publishing only 31 works during his lifetime. Yet, he left a great impression with his radical compositions, influencing both his contemporaries and younger generations of musicians.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Jun 18
1:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 18, 2018, 06/18/2018, Jaw-dropping virtuosity: a celebration of music inspired by Anton Webern
Dance Performance |
One of the largest street dance companies in New York City performs a site-responsive intervention at the birthplace of the modern United States and in front of the New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of corporate America. Directed by choreographer Marguerite Hemmings.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Jun 18
4:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 18, 2018, 06/18/2018, One of the Largest Street Dance Companies
Classical Music |
Grammy-nominated former Metropolitan Opera concertmaster Elmira Darvarova, violin; Vassily Lobanov, piano. Program: Schumann (1819-1896) Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22 (1853) Brahms (1833-1897) Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108 (1886) Franck (1822-1890) Violin Sonata in A Major (1886) About the Performers Grammy-nominated recording artist, a concert violinist since the age of 4, violinist Elmira Darvarova caused a sensation, becoming the first ever female concertmaster in the history of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fischer/ David Geffen Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Symphony Hall in Chicago, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Musikverein in Vienna, Cadogan Hall in London, Victoria Hall in Geneva among others. Composer and pianist Vassily Lobanovon conducted masterclasses for piano, chamber music and composition in Russia, Germany, Austria, Poland, Japan, Chile, Finland. Since 1997 Lobanov is professor for piano at the Musikhochschule Köln in Germany. About the Program Composer Clara Schumann (Robert Schumann's wife) considered one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era. She exerted her influence over a 61-year concert career, changing the format and repertoire of the piano recital and the tastes of the listening public. She was the first to perform publicly any work by Brahms. Brahms's Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 is the last of his violin sonatas. The piece is dedicated to Brahms' friend and colleague Hans von Bülow, and was premiered in Budapest in 1888 with Jenő Hubay on violin and the composer at the piano. The Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano by César Franck is one of his best-known compositions, and is considered one of the finest sonatas for violin and piano ever written. It is an amalgam of his rich native harmonic language with the Classical traditions he valued highly, held together in a cyclic framework.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Jun 18
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 18, 2018, 06/18/2018, Former Metropolitan opera concertmaster perform pieces by Schumann, Brahms and Franck
Discussion |
On January 20, 2015, The Public Theater premiered a new musical on Ron Chernow’s 832-page biography of U.S. Treasury founder Alexander Hamilton and set off a theater revolution. Casting only people of color as the Founding Fathers and adeptly blending hip-hop and Broadway showstoppers in ways that felt both authentic and exhilarating, Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda became a household name across America. New Yorker writer and host Adam Gopnik and special guests, including actor Christopher Jackson, the show’s original George Washington, delve into the genesis of Broadway’s hottest ticket.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Jun 18
7:30 pm
Free

Discussions, June 18, 2018, 06/18/2018, The History of the World in 100 Performances: Hamilton Gets Its Shot at The Public

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Talk |
Hilton Als became a staff writer at The New Yorker in 1994 and a theatre critic in 2002. He began contributing to the magazine in 1989, writing pieces for The Talk of the Town. Previosuly, Als was a staff writer for The Village Voice and an editor-at-large at Vibe. Als edited the catalogue for the 1994-95 Whitney Museum of American Art exhibition Black Male: Representations of Masculinity in Contemporary American Art.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
12:30 pm
Free

Talks, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, Hilton Als, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Theater Critic for The New Yorker
Classical Music |
Hailed by the New Yorker as “expert and versatile musicians,” NOVUS NY String Quartet perform works by Webern and more. This concert is a part of a concert series focused on the complete works of Anton Webern; the trademark of the series is the juxtaposition of early and modern music. Program Webern (1883-1945) 5 Sätze für Streichquartett, Op. 5 Webern (1883-1945) Bagatellen für Streichquartett, Op. 9 Webern (1883-1945) Streichquartett, Op. 28 Webern (1883-1945) Streichtrio, Op. 20 Epstein (b.1959) Hidden Flower and Phosphene Anton Webern, the noted Austrian composer and conductor, remembered for his atonal and serial works, was one of the key figures in the Second Viennese School. Unfortunately, with the rise of Nazis, his music was banned and he spent the last decade of his life in financial constraint and musical isolation. He was not very prolific composer, publishing only 31 works during his lifetime. Yet, he left a great impression with his radical compositions, influencing both his contemporaries and younger generations of musicians.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
1:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, A celebration of music by Anton Webern
Museums |
Spend the evening exploring museums and historical sites which are within walking distance from one another in one of the most diverse and concentrated groups of museums in the world. All for free For visitors of all ages.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
4:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Museumss, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, 13 Museums - all for free
Dance Performance |
One of the largest street dance companies in New York City performs a site-responsive intervention at the birthplace of the modern United States and in front of the New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of corporate America. Directed by choreographer Marguerite Hemmings.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
4:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, One of the Largest Street Dance Companies
Discussion |
How are women, and artists, “seen” and judged by their age, race, and looks? And how does this seeing change, depending upon what is asked of the viewer? In her new memoir, Old in Art School, best-selling historian and visual artist Nell Painter explores these questions with curiosity, openness, and joy—the joy of embracing creativity, dreams, the importance of hard work, and the stubborn determination of your own value. She will be joined in conversation to discuss this and more with Sarah Lewis, esteemed scholar, curator, and author of The Rise. First Come, First Seated. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
6:30 pm
Free

Discussions, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, Best-selling historian and visual artist Nell Painter discusses her new memoir Old in Art School
Play |
In fair Verona, the long-standing feud between families Montague and Capulet cause tragic results for their respective children, Romeo and Juliet. After meeting at a masked ball, Romeo and Juliet fall in love, only to discover the surname of their beloved. Revenge, love, and a secret marriage force the lovers to take drastic measures. In the end, both families learn the perils of needless violence. This summer will bring to life one of Shakespeare's most well known tragedies in a dynamic adaptationt. They will transform the park into Verona, with six actors playing all the roles in this fast-paced tour de force production. Tuesdays-Sundays, June 5-24    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
7:00 pm
Free

Plays, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare's Classic Tale of Two 'Star-Cross'd Lovers'
Jazz |
Port Mande is the collaborative partnership between clarinetist Mark Dover of Imani Winds and pianist/producer Jeremy Jordan. Dover and Jordan’s artistic partnership is a blend of all of their vast musical influences – both having worked prolifically in classical, jazz, hip hop, gospel, pop, and world music scenes. Port Mande’s mission is to bring all cultures of people together by embracing music of every genre. Extolled by the Philadelphia Inquirer as “what triumph sounds like”, Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, the Grammy nominated quintet has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, adventurous collaborations, and inspirational outreach programs.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
7:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, Mix of classical, jazz, gospel, pop and more
Classical Music |
The Festival Chamber Ensemble; Ariadne Greif, soprano. Program Haydn (1732-1809) Divertimento # 14 In C Major, Hob Ii: 11 (1765) Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) Assobio a Játo (1950)  Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Nonet for wind ensemble and strings (1959) Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745) Hipocondrie quintet (1723) About the Program Joseph Haydn was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the piano trio and his contributions to musical form have earned him the epithets "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet". Heitor Villa-Lobos is a Brazilian composer and one of the foremost Latin American composers of the 20th century, whose music combines indigenous melodic and rhythmic elements with Western classical music. Bohuslav Jan Martinů was a Czech composer of modern classical music. In the early 1930s he found his main fount for compositional style, the neoclassicism as developed by Stravinsky. With this, he expanded to become a prolific composer, quickly composing chamber, orchestral, choral and instrumental works. His use of the piano obbligato became his signature.  Jan Dismas Zelenka was a Czech composer and musician of the Baroque period. His music is admired for its harmonic inventiveness and counterpoint.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 19
8:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 19, 2018, 06/19/2018, The Festival Chamber Ensemble performs pieces by Haydn and more

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Wed, Jun 20
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Tour |
The tour of City Hall includes a discussion of the building's history, art, architecture, and civic function. Non-reservation City Hall tours take place each Wednesday.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
12:00 pm
Free

Tours, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, City Hall tour
Screening |
Dance Historian Lynn Garafola will present the perennial Spring favorite, George Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream (1962). Styled as the father of American ballet, George Balanchine co-founded the New York City Ballet and remained its Artistic Director for more than 35 years. A Midsummer Night's Dream is a two-act ballet choreographed to Felix Mendelssohn's music to Shakespeare's play of the same name.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free

Screenings, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, George Balanchine's ballet: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Film |
Stars: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Daniel Boulanger. A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Wanted by the authorities, he reunites with a hip American journalism student and attempts to persuade her to run away with him to Italy. 90 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
2:00 pm
Free

Films, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, French Classic: Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless (1961) with Jean-Paul Belmondo
Jazz |
Bill Wurtzel is a renowned guitarist with the experience to play jazz that fits any event or venue. He has performed worldwide with many great jazz artists. Wurtzel's groups have played for countless private affairs featuring mainstream jazz and the Great American Songbook. He is a member of local 802 and is a director of the Jazz Foundation of America.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, The Bill Wurtzel Trio
Concert |
Singer/songwriter Dennis Doyle's original songs are both personal and imaginative within a rocked-out rhythm on his acoustic/electric guitar. His songs are an homage to the folk-rock artists of decades past and his lyrics take poetic twists and turns, taking inspiration from the everyday that is found on any street and within deep emotions seeking to connect with others. Music influences include Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and Lou Reed.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
5:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, Tribute to Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and more
Tour |
Within the midtown area one is able to get the full spectrum of the Trump story and his rise to power. The tour will focus on three main things. The first is looking into the man himself and his history. He is well-connected with organized crime, illicit activity and corrupt dealings, and looking into his history in New York gives a window into that. The second is how he, as a symbol for real estate at large, has massively changed New York’s built environment to cater to a billionaire class at the expense of working New Yorkers. The third, potentially most important, is looking at the systemic nature of Trump’s rise in New York. What Trump has done is about a lot more than the single individual, and by looking at the agencies, actors and government institutions that have supported his rise, we can come away with a larger societal understanding of justice in our country. Sites Covered: Hilton Hotel The St. Regis Trump Tower Bulgari The Plaza Hotel Trump Plaza Wollman Rink Trump Du Parc    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
6:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...

Tours, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, Trump Tour
Discussion |
An evening with Nyugen E. Smith and D. Denenge Duyst-Akpem in conversation on masquerade, performance and spirituality in Carnival traditions in the African Diaspora through the lens of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago.They will also discuss how these traditions have informed Nyugen's work and the work of other artists in the Diaspora. The program will begin with a collaborative performance activation by Smith and Duyst-Akpem of Rivers, Houston Conwill’s site-specific lobby art installation honor that honors Langston Hughes and Arturo A. Schomburg with a cosmogram inspired by Hughes’s poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers.”    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
6:30 pm
to 9:00 pm
Free

Discussions, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, Masquerade, Performance and Spirituality in Carnival Traditions
Author Reading |
From two students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School comes a declaration for our times, and an in-depth look at the making of the #NeverAgain movement that arose after the Parkland, Florida, shooting. Restrictions may apply. Call store for details.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
7:00 pm
Free

Author Readings, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, Parkland shooting survivors David and Lauren Hogg discuss their book #NeverAgain: A New Generation Draws the Line
Staged Reading |
This reading of a play by Harron Atkins is part of Youngblood's annual reading series of brand new full-length plays.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 20
9:00 pm
Free

Staged Readings, June 20, 2018, 06/20/2018, Frisson: A New Full-Length Play

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Concert |
On June 21st, the summer solstice and longest day of the year, NYC musicians of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels are empowered to perform from over 400 outdoor, public spaces in a celebration of music like no other. Over its eleven year history, Make Music New York has grown to become NYC’s largest one-day collection of free concerts    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
10:00 am
to 10:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, All Over NYC: 400 Concerts in One Day
Classical Music |
Pianist and composer Amber Yiu-Hsuan Liao is known for her nimble technique, nuanced tone and impeccable sense of timing. She has presented solo performances in venues such as Lincoln Center, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Temple Square in Utah, the National Concert Hall in Taiwan, and the Chicago Cultural Center. Her first solo album of works by Granados, Schumann and Beethoven was released in 2010. MusicWeb International praised the album, describing Liao's playing as "energetic and brisk... elegant and thoughtful" Fanfare described "very impressive and well-thought- out program."    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
12:00 pm
to 1:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Recital by the pianist who "captures the folk element in the music very well, bringing color and dash to her performance"
Author Reading |
This book co-authored by Rob Biederman, co-founder and CEO of Catalant Technologies, is the business leader's guide to surviving—and thriving—in the new on-demand economy.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
12:30 pm
Free

Author Readings, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Reimagining Work: Strategies to Disrupt Talent, Lead Change, and Win with a Flexible Workforce
Classical Music |
Hailed by the New Yorker as “expert and versatile musicians,” NOVUS NY String Quartet led by Julian Wachner perform works by Webern and more. This concert is a part of a concert series focused on the complete works of Anton Webern; the trademark of the series is the juxtaposition of early and modern music. Program Webern (1883-1945) 4 Stücke für Violine und Klavier, Op. 7 Webern (1883-1945) 3 Kleine Stücke für Violoncello und Klavier, Op. 11 Webern (1883-1945) Quartet, Op. 22 Webern (1883-1945) Variationen für Klavier, Op. 27 Epstein (b.1959) Oil and Sugar and Wonders of the Invisible World Holliger (1939) Harp Sequenza Rouse (b.1949)  Compline Anton Webern, the noted Austrian composer and conductor, remembered for his atonal and serial works, was one of the key figures in the Second Viennese School. Unfortunately, with the rise of Nazis, his music was banned and he spent the last decade of his life in financial constraint and musical isolation. He was not very prolific composer, publishing only 31 works during his lifetime. Yet, he left a great impression with his radical compositions, influencing both his contemporaries and younger generations of musicians.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
1:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, A celebration of music by Anton Webern
Classical Music |
Gene Murrow, English concertina ("air viol”); Lisa Terry, Ros Morley and Larry Lipnik, viols perform works of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods, featuring spritely English country dances, and consort music of Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), William Lawes (1602-1645), and their contemporaries.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Elizabethan and Jacobean period works for English concertina and viols
Jazz |
Live performances by 9 Horses, and Passion Flute Choir. 9 Horses is an improvising chamber ensemble featuring 2018 Grammy nominee Sara Caswell (Esperanza Spalding) on violin and Hardanger d'amore, Joe Brent (formerly of Regina Spektor’s band) on acoustic and electric mandolin, and Andrew Ryan (Kaia Kater) on bass. Passion Flute Choir is an ensemble of flutists based in New York City. Their repertoire includes classical music, jazz, and pop.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
1:30 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Mix of classical music and jazz by GRAMMY Award nominee in the category Best Improvised Jazz Solo and others
Jazz |
Drop by and experience a fun and informative afternoon of fresh sounds and rhythms under the sun. (Don't worry, they have an awning, so even if it rains, you will still catch some great music.) Peter Traunmueller's Care to Share will come together to present their brand new music exclusively. The music will be a thorough mix of Traunmueller's musical influences, which are mainly European classical music, Funk, and, of course, all that jazz throughout the centuries, as well as compositions by his fellow Austrian colleague, Dennis Brandner. Focus lies on compositional details as well as wide-open passages for his sideman and sidewoman to shine and feature their individual voices. With: Peter Traunmueller, drums, composition Dennis Brandner, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, composition Hyuna Park, piano, synthesizer Myles Sloniker, double bass    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
2:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Peter Traunmueller's Care to Share: A Top-Notch International Jazz Quartet
Dance Performance |
One of the largest street dance companies in New York City performs a site-responsive intervention at the birthplace of the modern United States and in front of the New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of corporate America. Directed by choreographer Marguerite Hemmings.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
4:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, One of the Largest Street Dance Companies
Dance Performance |
A new Dueling Performance each week. Two artists at the top of their trade will perform - YOU will determine who is the ultimate champion. Each week experience a different act from beat boxers, to DJs, to dancers, to drummers, a cappella singers and more. Every Thursday from June 14-August 9, 2018.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
5:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Dueling Drag Queens with Screaming Queens
Concert |
Blazing Balkan brass, gutbucket funk, Gypsy accordion, and a big bass drum -- this just scratches the surface of what Slavic Soul Party brings to every performance. Inspired by its members’ Eastern European, Mexican, and Asian roots, it stirs up a tasty mix of gospel, dub, jazz, and Latin music. Global Rhythm says Slavic Soul Party delivers “some of the most danceable Balkan-flavored pop this side of the Adriatic.”    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Slavic Soul Party: 'Danceable Balkan-Flavored Pop'
Play |
Shakespeare's comedy portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons. With these outdoor performances, audience members experience the plays how they were originally done at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre 400 years ago – in the open-air, in the round, on the water. The actors wear Elizabethan costumes and perform inside a theatre complete with chairs, audio, and lights.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
6:30 pm
Free

Plays, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, A Midsummer Night's Dream: Open-Air Shakespeare
Author Reading |
Grammy Award winning contributing editor for Rolling Stone Anthony DeCurtis (who knew and interviewed Reed extensively) tells the story of Lou Reed’s life in an illuminating tribute to one of the most incendiary artists of our time. DeCurtis tracks Reed's progress through the accounts of those who knew him and through Reed's most revealing testimony, his music, as well as his relationships with such legendary figures as Andy Warhol, David Bowie, and Laurie Anderson. Lou Reed was the lead guitarist, singer and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground, with a solo career that spanned five decades. The Velvet Underground achieved little commercial success during their existence, but are now regarded as one of the most influential bands in rock, underground, and alternative music.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free

Author Readings, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Grammy-winning Rolling Stone writer talks about Lou Reed’s life
Concert |
Aimee Mann is at the height of her powers: her mostly acoustic 2017 record Mental Illness is her "quintessential statement, tempering the discord of life with elegant chamber-folk." (Pitchfork) Since the early '90s she has steadily built a remarkable catalogue that includes nine studio albums and countless special projects, always anchored by her contemplative lyrics and gorgeous, lilting melodies. Her original contributions to the soundtrack of Paul Thomas Anderson's masterpiece Magnolia earned her both Grammy and Academy Award nominations. The seminal pop-punk band Superchunk co-headlines, riding a wave of momentum generated by their 2018 release What a Time to Be Alive, a snarling polemic against our current political moment. The band's punk-influenced DIY ethos led members Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance to found an independent label in 1989 to release their own music, and that label, Merge Records, went on to stratospheric success. Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and raconteur Jonathan Coulton, known for his songs about geek culture and technology, opens.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Aimee Mann: Grammy and Oscar Nominee Named by NPR as One of the 10 Best Living Songwriters
Opera |
Featuring rising Met Opera stars Gerard Schneider, Gabriella Reyes de Ramírez, Adrian Timpau, and Dan Saunders.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Metropolitan Opera stars perform the world's greatest opera arias and duets
Concert |
Winner of Radio France International’s Prix Découvertes in 2015, Elida Almeida is a fresh new Cape Verdean voice on the world music scene. Born on the island of Santiago and raised on Maio, she developed her vocal techniques with simple church singing while she helped her mother sell fruits and vegetables at local markets. A determined woman and committed champion of the right to education, Almeida left the rural world to write her love and protest songs. Blending Cape Verdean beats with warm vocals and a fiery joie de vivre, Almeida has become a celebrated presence at world music venues across Europe, Africa, and North America.      New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, France Rocks Festival: Elida Almeida
Film |
Spring. Yorkshire. Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path. Directed by Francis Lee. Starring Josh O'Connor and Alec Secareanu.  Arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. You can bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. First-come, first-served.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
8:00 pm
Free

Films, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Sundance Film Festival winner God's Own Country (2017): British drama (outdoors)
Performance |
Sin Ti is a spectacular act of intimacy between a woman and the void. Live cinema, physical storytelling, theater, music, and a room of mirrors set the stage for Yara Travieso's one-woman sci-fi telenovela. At once intimate, voyeuristic, and drenched in spectacle, Sin Ti dives deep into the mind of a woman in an emotional rebellion against "the gaze." Shattering the expectations of the traditional "love story" is part of a continued dismantling process for Travieso who creates neo-feminist myths.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 21
9:00 pm
Free

Performances, June 21, 2018, 06/21/2018, Sin Ti: A One-Woman Sci-Fi Telenovela

Friday, June 22, 2018

Concert |
5 Seconds of Summer were originally YouTube celebrities, posting videos of themselves covering songs from various artists during 2011 and early 2012. They rose to international fame while touring with One Direction. Their debut album went gold in the US. The new LP is Youngblood    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
7:00 am
Free

Concerts, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, 5 Seconds of Summer, Australian Pop Rock Band
Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Fri, Jun 22
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Classical Music |
Hailed by the New Yorker as “expert and versatile musicians,” NOVUS NY String Quartet led by Julian Wachner perform works by  the composers inspired by Anton Webern's music: Ligeti (b.1923-2006), Babbitt (1916-2011) and Lutoslawsk (1913-1994). This concert is a part of a concert series focused on the complete works of Anton Webern; the trademark of the series is the juxtaposition of early and modern music. Anton Webern, the noted Austrian composer and conductor, remembered for his atonal and serial works, was one of the key figures in the Second Viennese School. Unfortunately, with the rise of Nazis, his music was banned and he spent the last decade of his life in financial constraint and musical isolation. He was not very prolific composer, publishing only 31 works during his lifetime. Yet, he left a great impression with his radical compositions, influencing both his contemporaries and younger generations of musicians.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
1:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, A celebration of music inspired by Anton Webern
Classical Music |
Organist Avi Stein perform works by Messiaen (1908-1992), Janacek (1854-1928), Hindemith (1895-1963) and Alain (1911-1940). Avi Stein teaches harpsichord, vocal repertoire and chamber music at Yale University, continuo accompaniment at the Juilliard School, and is the music director at St. Matthew & St. Timothy Episcopal Church. The New York Times described him as "a brilliant organ soloist" in his Carnegie Hall debut. He plays regularly with the Boston Early Music Festival, the Trinity Church Wall Street Choir and Baroque Orchestra, among others.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
1:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, Organ music from 1930's: Messiaen, Janacek , Hindemith and more..
Dance Performance |
One of the largest street dance companies in New York City performs a site-responsive intervention at the birthplace of the modern United States and in front of the New York Stock Exchange, a symbol of corporate America. Directed by choreographer Marguerite Hemmings.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
4:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, One of the Largest Street Dance Companies
Dance Performance |
A processional and series of performances which involve legendary senior dancers and neighborhood senior citizens. The performers create literal and figurative routes through a neighborhood of disparate and intersecting traditions including Eastern, Western and Latin American modalities of grace, balance and beauty. This dance festival is a celebratory, visual journey that honors life experiences and examins the Lower East Side community through lenses of movement, performance and visual art. The festival is co-created by choreographer and Dances for a Variable Population artistic director Naomi Goldberg Haas and visual artist Laura Nova. Guest Artists: Bernard Dove, Yehuda Hyman, Margaret Yuen    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
5:30 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, Dance as a Visual Journey
Concert |
Intimate, unplugged sets performed by musical duos Friday nights in June. Tonight: The Chapin Sisters - American folk-rock and harmony duo from New York. The band consists of sisters Abigail and Lily Chapin. Their sound blurs the lines between old-time Appalachian music, classic country-rock and pop.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, Unplugged: Intimate Music by Duos
Dance Performance |
Exciting dance companies perform back-to-back on five summer Fridays.
    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, Contemporary Dance in the Park
Dance Performance |
See two dances that call to our core selves. "The Creation, Part I: Elements of the Creation" evokes and acknowledges the sacred nature of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air and our connection and reverence for Creation. "Gospels and Spirituals" is filled with hope, strength, despair, and resolve, from heartfelt appeals to God and coded messages to escape slavery to the final profound celebration of the connection with the Divine.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 22
8:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 22, 2018, 06/22/2018, Dances That Appeal to God

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Festival |
A free annual participatory arts event that celebrates creativity by challenging artists and participants to find new ways to create, share, and dream. The festivals vision for art looks past the white-walled galleries and into the realm of participation. Art is not just something that you stand still and quietly look at—it is something you participate in. You touch it, smell it, write on it, talk to it, dance with it, play with it, learn from it.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
10:00 am
to 6:00 pm
Free

Festivals, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, Annual Participatory Arts Festival
Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Sat, Jun 23
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Classical Music |
Hailed by the New Yorker as “expert and versatile musicians,” NOVUS NY String Quartet perform works by Webern and more. This concert is a part of a concert series focused on the complete works of Anton Webern; the trademark of the series is the juxtaposition of early and modern music.   Program Webern (1883-1945) Passacaglia, Op. 1 Webern (1883-1945) Im Sommerwind, Op. 21 Webern (1883-1945) Das Augenlicht, Op. 26 Webern (1883-1945) Kantate #2, Op. 31 Brahms  (1833-1897) A German Requiem Anton Webern, the noted Austrian composer and conductor, remembered for his atonal and serial works, was one of the key figures in the Second Viennese School. Unfortunately, with the rise of Nazis, his music was banned and he spent the last decade of his life in financial constraint and musical isolation. He was not very prolific composer, publishing only 31 works during his lifetime. Yet, he left a great impression with his radical compositions, influencing both his contemporaries and younger generations of musicians.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
1:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, A celebration of music by Anton Webern
Dance Lesson |
A series of master classes given by professional instructors from Alvin Ailey. This afternoon: Afro Dance with Angel Kaba.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
1:30 pm
Free

Dance Lessons, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, Afro Dance
Film |
Starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Gladys Cooper. A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society. 170 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
2:00 pm
Free

Films, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, George Cukor's My Fair Lady (1964) with Audrey Hepburn, won eight Oscars
Classical Music |
L'Amore della Music, a Woodwind quintet, will perform works by composers of Romantic era as well as contemporary pieces. The members of the woodwind quintet are Cecilia Sparacio, flute; Arianna Kalian, oboe; Simeon Loring, clarinet; Nancy Vizza, horn; and Lori Brand, bassoon. Program Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Holberg Suite Eugene Bozza (1905-1991) Trois piéces pour une musique de nuit Persichetti (1915-1987) Pastorale Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Pas Redouble    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
2:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, L'Amore della Musica performs works by Grieg, Saint-Saëns and more
Jazz |
A jazz trio Lefty Sessions performs from pop and country to post-bop classics, including works by Irving Berlin, Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Buck Owens, and many others. With Steve on cornet, Hayes Greenfield on piano, and Dave Hofstra on bass.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
3:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, From country to post-bop classics, and more
Classical Music |
Classical music on a boat with an intimate and romantic setting and beautiful view of New York City. Program and musicians TBA.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
4:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, Concert at the coolest classical music concerts location in NYC
Jazz |
Saxophonist / multi-instrumentalist Alvin Flythe has worked with Duke Ellington, Roy Haynes, Little Jimmy Scott and the Gap Band. His small-group jazz performances, like this one, offer searing tributes to sax greats like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt.     New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
4:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, Searing Tributes of Jazz Sax Greats
Play |
Becoming Martin explores Martin Luther King Jr.’s journey to understand his own feelings and beliefs during his time at Morehouse College (from the age of fifteen). Through his relationship with Dr. Benjamin Mays, Dr. King discovers that a minister can simultaneously debate theology and philosophy while fighting for justice and equality. For ages 11 and up.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 23
7:30 pm
Free

Plays, June 23, 2018, 06/23/2018, A play about Martin Luther King Jr.’s journey

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Festival |
Set on the beautiful greenery of the island, the festival features square dances on the hour, a banjo parade, flatfooting lessons, open bluegrass and old-time jams, and a stage dedicated to kid-friendly performances — bring the whole family to join in the fun! Overr 70 bands, artists, and performing arts organizations use the historic porches of the park as a platform for performance and education, highlighting artistry ranging from traditional folk to old-time, blues, roots, bluegrass and Americana.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 24
10:00 am
to 7:00 pm
Free

Festivals, June 24, 2018, 06/24/2018, Over 70 Bands: square dances, a banjo parade, and much more...
Dance Performance |
Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater, a critically acclaimed modern dance company with a sly Latin flavor, is delighted to present “Lively Moods.” Dances range from “Tengo Un Amor” (I Have a Love), with powerful Mexican songs by Lucha Reyes, to “Love Mask,” a comedy to music of Mozart with surprise audience participation. Featured are three new dances: “Caballeros,” danced by Marcos de Jesus with his original tunes and lyrics, accompanied by drummer Wilson Antigua; “New Born,” created and performed by Nu-Lu Danza directors Esteban Arana and Leticia Pliego together with Jamy Hsu; and “Inner Pulse,” a vibrant quintet featuring a gong-accented score by acclaimed neo-classical composer Max Lifchitz.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 24
2:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 24, 2018, 06/24/2018, Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater: Critically Acclaimed Ballet and Modern Dance with a Latin Flavor
Classical Music |
Now in its 14th year, NY Scandia Symphony provides outdoor music programs. The String Orchestra will perform works by Frank Foerster, Jean Sibelius, Ture Rangstrom and Knudage Riisager. Soloist: Mayuki Fukuhara, Violin Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson Bring a blanket and enjoy this performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 24
2:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 24, 2018, 06/24/2018, Works by Sibelius and Other Scandanavian Composers
Classical Music |
Organist Caroline Robinson has had the opportunity to play at several important venues in the U.S., including the Wanamaker organ at Macy’s (Philadelphia), Kennedy Center, Kauffman Center, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine and more.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 24
3:15 pm
to 3:45 pm
Free

Concerts, June 24, 2018, 06/24/2018, Organist performed at the Kennedy Center and more
Concert |
Disco was a social and cultural revolution, and Nicky Siano was there from the beginning. In this multi-media event, Nicky tells the story of the NYC dance music scene from Stonewall to Studio 54. The show features seasoned R&B artist Melba Moore and The Harlem Gospel Choir singing danceable gospel songs, interwoven with the story as told through pictures, video and interviews with such notables as Frankie Knuckles and David Mancusco. “Hallelujah Disco” is a celebration of New York City, The Seventies, and Gay Rights, written and directed by Nicky Siano, and produced by Siano with Rebecca Lynn. Learn the history of NYC Nightlife, while the Disco Gospel Classics are performed live. The Illustrious Blacks, known for their highly praised live shows that fuse music, dance, theater, fashion and more, will open with a DJ set.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 24
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 24, 2018, 06/24/2018, Nicky Siano's Hallelujah Disco with Harlem Gospel Choir and Tony Award Winner Melba Moore
Jazz |
Jeff Scott, french horn, has performed numerous times with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Mr. Scott's performance credits are many and varied. They include The Lion King orchestra on Broadway,1997-2005, and other Broadway shows such as On the Town and Showboat. He has been a member of the Alvin Ailey and Dance Theater of Harlem orchestras since 1995. Mr. Scott's arranging and composing credits are many, and include scoring the off-Broadway production of Becoming Something, The Canada Lee Story, a staged production of Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot, and many arrangements and original works for classical, and jazz ensembles.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jun 24
7:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 24, 2018, 06/24/2018, A jazzman who performed with Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and on Broadway

Monday, June 25, 2018

Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Mon, Jun 25
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 25, 2018, 06/25/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 26
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, June 26, 2018, 06/26/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Tue, Jun 26
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 26, 2018, 06/26/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Classical Music |
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Program Mendelssohn (1809-1847) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 21/61 (1842,1861) Othmar Schoeck (1886-1957) Summer Night, Pastoral Intermezzo for Strings, Op. 58 (1945) Beethoven (1770-1827)/Mahler (1860-1911) String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95 “Serioso” (1810) About the Orchestra Orpheus Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1972 by Julian Fifer and a group of like-minded young musicians determined to combine the intimacy and warmth of a chamber ensemble with the richness of an orchestra. They have won several Grammy Awards and recorded over 70 albums.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 26
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 26, 2018, 06/26/2018, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra performs Mozart, Mendelssohn and more
Movie in a Park |
A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life. Stars: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson. Rated PG-13 Arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. You can bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. First come, first served.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jun 26
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, June 26, 2018, 06/26/2018, Denzel Washington's Oscar winning Fences (2016): with Viola Davis (outdoors)

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Forum |
On three mornings this summer, multidisciplinary artist McKendree Key brings her project The Breakfast Den to engage artists and members of the public in meaningful conversation. By carving out this time and space for the everyday acts of eating and gathering, the artist means to generate a new kind of social interaction. All conversations will be recorded and photographed, transcribed, and published—both online and as a booklet that will be available later in the year. This program is open for the public to become a first-hand participant and join the discussion.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 27
8:00 am
Free

Forums, June 27, 2018, 06/27/2018, The Breakfast Den: Morning Conversations
Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Wed, Jun 27
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 27, 2018, 06/27/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Film |
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret. Director: Stephan Elliott. Starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp. 104 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 27
5:00 pm
Free

Films, June 27, 2018, 06/27/2018, Oscar-Winning The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994): Australian comedy-drama
City Walk |
Bob Dylan, Richard Pryor, Edgar Allen Poe, Jane Jacobs, James Baldwin, Jack Kerouac, Dave Attell, Patti Smith, Joan Baez, and Truman Capote are just a few of the thousands of accomplished artists, writers, radicals, and performers who made their way through Greenwich Village. This tour, primarily focusing on the 1950s onward, visits the hangouts that have defined legendary people and the spirit of this iconic neighborhood.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jun 27
6:00 pm
Free

City Walks, June 27, 2018, 06/27/2018, Historic Greenwich Village: Beats, Bohemians, and Icons from the 1950's to Today

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 28
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, June 28, 2018, 06/28/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Thu, Jun 28
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 28, 2018, 06/28/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Dance Performance |
The Blues Project brings together today's best tap artists, musicians, and choreographers in an innovative evening of rhythm, original live music, explosive energy, and raw emotion. Combining exceptional tap dance company Dorrance Dance with the elemental musical force that is Toshi Reagon & Biglovely, the work reveals "a deep merging of forms: As Reagon's music envelops the dancing, the dancing seeps through to the last chord and sometimes even beyond it." (The New York Times)      New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jun 28
8:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, June 28, 2018, 06/28/2018, The Blues Project: An Innovative Evening of Live Music and Tap Dance

Friday, June 29, 2018

Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Fri, Jun 29
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 29, 2018, 06/29/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Opera |
Featuring rising Met Opera stars Gerard Schneider, Gabriella Reyes de Ramírez, and Adrian Timpau.
    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 29
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 29, 2018, 06/29/2018, Metropolitan Opera stars perform the world's greatest opera arias and duets
Jazz |
Two sets from Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis will bookend Roger Guenveur Smith's one man show, Frederick Douglass Now, which incorporates elements of slam poetry and rap. The Grammy-winning New Orleans-based saxophonist and bandleader Marsalis is "a jazz chameleon…with a swooping tone, supple phrasing, and witty licks." (AllMusic) He cut his teeth with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and his brother Wynton's quintet, not to mention guest appearances with Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, before forming his own influential Branford Marsalis Quartet in 1986.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jun 29
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, June 29, 2018, 06/29/2018, Branford Marsalis, Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Tour |
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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

Sat, Jun 30
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tours, June 30, 2018, 06/30/2018, 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
Film |
During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. Director: Joe Wright. 125 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 30
2:00 pm
Free

Films, June 30, 2018, 06/30/2018, Oscar winning Darkest Hour (2017) with Gary Oldman: Winston Churchill and the fate of Western Europe
Film |
During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. Director: Joe Wright. 125 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 30
2:00 pm
Free

Films, June 30, 2018, 06/30/2018, Oscar winning Darkest Hour (2017) with Gary Oldman: Winston Churchill and the fate of Western Europe
Classical Music |
Classical music on a boat with an intimate and romantic setting and beautiful view of New York City. Program and musicians TBA.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 30
4:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 30, 2018, 06/30/2018, Concert at the coolest classical music concerts location in NYC
Concert |
Mandolin master and 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Skaggs "is without peer as a combination vocalist and instrumentalist." (AllMusic) He struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and he continues to do his part to lead the roots revival in music. With 12 consecutive Grammy-nominated albums, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label, the diverse and masterful tones he conjures from his instrument come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart. In the '80s, his string of #1 country hits made him an icon in the field, and guitarist and producer Chet Atkins credits him with "single-handedly saving country music." In recent decades, Skaggs has favored a more experimental approach to roots and bluegrass music and has taken home a remarkable 15 Grammy Awards with his band Kentucky Thunder. Sierra Hull is another mandolin wizard and rising bluegrass star, of which Alison Krauss remarks, "I think she's endless. I don't see any boundaries. Talent like hers is so rare." She’s here with her dueling mandolins project with Justin Moses, an in-demand and startlingly talented multi-instrumentalist who has played with the likes of Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Joe Diffie, Jerry Douglas, Bruce Hornsby, Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb—and Ricky Skaggs.  Opening the show will be Brooklyn's own Mamie Minch, the soulful, old-school blues guitarist and songwriter.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 30
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, June 30, 2018, 06/30/2018, Ricky Skaggs: Mandolin Master and Country Music Hall of Famer
Movie in a Park |
When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.  Directed by Patty Jenkins. Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright. Arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. You can a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. First come, first served.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jun 30
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, June 30, 2018, 06/30/2018, Wonder Woman (2017): one of the top 10 movies of 2017 (outdoors)

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 3
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 03, 2018, 07/03/2018, Tai Chi in the Park

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jul 5
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 05, 2018, 07/05/2018, Tai Chi in the Park

Friday, July 6, 2018

Concert |
Founding member of the innovative jam band and live phenomenon Phish, Trey Anastasio performs his multi-faceted solo work influenced by musical theater, classical music, and rock & roll.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jul 6
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, July 06, 2018, 07/06/2018, The Trey Anastasio Trio: Blending Musical Theater, Classical and Rock & Roll

Saturday, July 7, 2018

Concert |
Rap isn’t a style of music typically associated with softness. But for Taiwan rapper Soft Lipa, comfort is the name of the game: Over ultra-smooth jazz beats, he raps about the likes of teddy bears and small pleasures. He’s joined by the alt-rock folk experimentalists Sheng Xiang and Band, who sing in Hakka, a language spoken in the mountainous regions of Taiwan, and the math rock group Elephant Gym, for a night of Taiwanese Waves.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jul 7
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, July 07, 2018, 07/07/2018, Sounds from Taiwan: Rap, Alt-Rock & Math Rock

Sunday, July 8, 2018

Play |
Set in the city of Thebes in a dystopian future, the struggle for power, glory and the claim to the city shatters the bonds of brotherhood, leaving two men lifeless. The new king proclaims one brother a hero and the other a usurper, leaving his limp body lying in the street as an example to those who dare act against the state. The citizens of the city avert their eyes due to fear, turning instead to their new leader who vows to restore order to the war torn city. But when the sister of the slain young brothers protests the edict, she breaks faith with everything she has ever known in order to set things right at any cost. Calling on the cultural landscape of African-American traditions, while adhering to the Greek tragic form; this fresh reimagining of the classic story will captivate, stun and inspire audiences from all backgrounds. The Classical Theatre of Harlem's production is inspired by the Paul Roche adaptation which accomplishes a fidelity to the original while giving CTH the flexibility to showcase ancient ideas that have taken center stage in the current climate: order, law, justice and marginalized voices confronting power and patriarchy.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jul 8
8:00 pm
Free

Plays, July 08, 2018, 07/08/2018, Sophocles's Antigone: Modern Re-Imagining of the Classic Greek Drama
Movie in a Park |
A sequel to the 90s favorite Jumanji, this film is set 20 years after we first heard of the interactive and mysterious Jumanji game. Four teenagers stuck in detention discover and get sucked into the action-adventure video game and must travel through the jungle and overcome many obstacles to play the game to the end in order to escape. Come along for the ride… if you dare. Directed by Jake Kasdan.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jul 8
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, July 08, 2018, 07/08/2018, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) with Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), Jack Black, Kevin Hart (outdoors)

Monday, July 9, 2018

Film |
Stars: Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright. A British family struggles to survive the first months of World War II. 134 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Jul 9
2:00 pm
Free

Films, July 09, 2018, 07/09/2018, William Wyler's 6-Time Oscar Winner Mrs. Miniver (1942): British Resolve During World War II

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 10
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 10, 2018, 07/10/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Classical Music |
A Far Cry ensemble Program Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in F, K.138 (1772) Philip Glass (b. 1937) Symphony No. 3 (1955) Bartók (1881-1945) Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz.113 BB.118 (1939) Osvaldo Golijov (b. 1960) Tenebrae (2002) WQXR HOST:  Elliott Forrest About the Performers A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. According to The New York Times, the self-conducted orchestra “brims with personality or, better, personalities, many and varied.” The ensemble has collaborated with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Jake Shimabukuro, Urbanity Dance, and Roomful of Teeth with performances across the country and the globe.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 10
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, July 10, 2018, 07/10/2018, Orchestra performs Mozart, Bartok, Philip Glass

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Author Reading |
1968 was an unprecedented year in terms of upheaval on numerous scales: political, military, economic, social, cultural. In the United States, perhaps no one was more undone by the events of 1968 than President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Author Kyle Longley leads his readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of what Johnson characterized as the "year of a continuous nightmare."    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jul 11
7:00 pm
Free

Author Readings, July 11, 2018, 07/11/2018, LBJ’s 1968: Power, Politics, and the Presidency in America’s Year of Upheaval
Movie in a Park |
Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford. A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. 104 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jul 11
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, July 11, 2018, 07/11/2018, Jordan Peele's Get Out (2017): Oscar-Winning Horror -- Outdoors

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jul 12
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 12, 2018, 07/12/2018, Tai Chi in the Park

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 17
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 17, 2018, 07/17/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Film |
Stars: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon. At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity. 123 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 17
11:30 am
to 2:00 pm
Free

Films, July 17, 2018, 07/17/2018, Oscar's Best Picture of the Year in 2018: Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water
Classical Music |
The Knights; Colin & Eric Jacobsen, Artistic Directors; Eric Jacobsen, conductor Program Anna Clyne (b. 1980) Within Her Arms (2008-09) Komitas (1869-1935) Armenian Folk Songs Janáček (1854-1928) Idyll (1878) Brahms (1883-1897) A selection from Hungarian Dances (1869) (arr. Paul Brantley) WQXR HOST:  Annie Bergen About the Orchestra The Grammy-nominated Knights are an orchestral collective, flexible in size and repertory, dedicated to transforming the concert experience by defying boundaries with programs that showcase the players’ roots in the classical tradition and passion for artistic discovery. They have collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma,  Itzhak Perlman, Grammy nominated violinist Gil Shaham, and appeared at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Vienna Musikverein, Cologne Philharmonie and many more.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 17
7:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free

Concerts, July 17, 2018, 07/17/2018, Grammy nominated orchestra performs Brahms, Janáček, and more
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 17
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 17, 2018, 07/17/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Film |
Starring Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, and Henri Serre. Decades of a love triangle concerning two friends and an impulsive woman. 105 min. First come, first seated.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jul 18
2:00 pm
Free

Films, July 18, 2018, 07/18/2018, François Truffaut's Jules and Jim (1962): Classic French Cinema
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jul 18
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 18, 2018, 07/18/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jul 19
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 19, 2018, 07/19/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Concert |
Legendary bluesman, Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame inductee John Hammond has shared the stage with a who’s who of blues greats, from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters and more. Witness this master conjure the Delta Blues and transform his guitar and harmonica into an orchestra steaming forward with the power of a runaway train.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jul 19
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, July 19, 2018, 07/19/2018, John Hammond: Grammy-Winning Guitarist and Blues Hall of Famer
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jul 19
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 19, 2018, 07/19/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 24
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 24, 2018, 07/24/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Screening |
Founder of the seminal rap group Wu-Tang Clan, composer, and filmmaker RZA presents an epic audiovisual film experience—a re-score of the Shaw Brothers’ 1978 martial arts classic The 36th Chamber of Shaolin. With its themes of perseverance, transcendence, and brotherhood, the film was a formative influence on Wu-Tang’s aesthetic. Now, weaving together instrumentals and beats from the Wu-Tang discography (and beyond), RZA performs his thrilling new score live, amplifying the film’s powerful narrative and astonishing action from opening sequence to closing credit. After touring this project to sold-out venues in 12 cities, RZA returns to New York City with a special edition crafted specially for his hometown fans.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 24
7:30 pm
Free

Screenings, July 24, 2018, 07/24/2018, RZA of Wu-Tang Clan presents a new score for the martial-arts classic The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 24
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 24, 2018, 07/24/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Dance Performance |
Alonzo King LINES Ballet has been guided since 1982 by the unique artistic vision of Alonzo King. His visionary choreography, brought to life by the extraordinary LINES Ballet dancers, is renowned for connecting audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity. Celebrating their 35th anniversary season, the Company, based in San Francisco, will perform “Sand” with music by jazz artists Jason Moran and Charles Lloyd, and “Biophony”, a collaboration with natural soundscape artist Bernie Krause and composer Richard Blackford.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jul 25
8:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, July 25, 2018, 07/25/2018, Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Internationally Celebrated Contemporary Ballet Company
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jul 25
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 25, 2018, 07/25/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare
Movie in a Park |
Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. 119 min. Director: Jake Kasdan    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Jul 25
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, July 25, 2018, 07/25/2018, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) with Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart -- Outdoors

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jul 26
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 26, 2018, 07/26/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Jul 26
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 26, 2018, 07/26/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Friday, July 27, 2018

Concert |
Iowa-born Julia Michaels began her career as a pop music songwriter, penning tracks that have been given to Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Fifth Harmony, Hailee Steinfeld, and Gwen Stefani. She now has her own hit with "Issues" from her album Nervous System. Attendees are advised to arrive early.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jul 27
7:00 am
Free

Concerts, July 27, 2018, 07/27/2018, Julia Michaels: Songwriter-Turned-Pop Singer
Concert |
Legendary music producer Hal Willner brings together an eclectic array of musicians for an imaginative musical tribute to Italian composer Nino Rota, who wrote more than 150 scores for Italian and international productions, and who is best known for his iconic scores to Federico Fellini’s films including La Dolce Vita, 8½, and Juliet of the Spirits. His association with Fellini began with Lo sceicco bianco (The White Sheik) (1952), followed by I vitelloni (1953) and La strada (The Road) (1954). They continued to work together for decades The night opens with music from two other famous Rota scores—the first two Godfather movies—before digging into the Fellini music, Nino Rota wrote more than 150 scores for Italian and international productions from the 1930s until his death in 1979—an average of three scores each year over a 46-year period, and in his most productive period from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s he wrote as many as ten scores every year, and sometimes more, with a remarkable thirteen film scores to his credit in 1954. Alongside this great body of film work, he composed ten operas, five ballets and dozens of other orchestral, choral and chamber works, the best known being his string concerto. He also composed the music for many theatre productions by Visconti, Zeffirelli and Eduardo De Filippo[2] as well as maintaining a long teaching career at the Liceo Musicale in Bari, Italy, where he was the director for almost 30 years.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jul 27
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, July 27, 2018, 07/27/2018, A Tribute to Legendary Nino Rota, best known for his iconic scores to Federico Fellini’s films including La Dolce Vita and 8½
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jul 27
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 27, 2018, 07/27/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare
Play |
Set in the city of Thebes in a dystopian future, the struggle for power, glory and the claim to the city shatters the bonds of brotherhood, leaving two men lifeless. The new king proclaims one brother a hero and the other a usurper, leaving his limp body lying in the street as an example to those who dare act against the state. The citizens of the city avert their eyes due to fear, turning instead to their new leader who vows to restore order to the war torn city. But when the sister of the slain young brothers protests the edict, she breaks faith with everything she has ever known in order to set things right at any cost. Calling on the cultural landscape of African-American traditions, while adhering to the Greek tragic form; this fresh reimagining of the classic story will captivate, stun and inspire audiences from all backgrounds. The Classical Theatre of Harlem's production is inspired by the Paul Roche adaptation which accomplishes a fidelity to the original while giving CTH the flexibility to showcase ancient ideas that have taken center stage in the current climate: order, law, justice and marginalized voices confronting power and patriarchy.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Jul 27
8:30 pm
Free

Plays, July 27, 2018, 07/27/2018, Sophocles's Antigone: Modern Re-Imagining of the Classic Greek Drama

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Film |
Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alex Jennings. An impoverished woman, who has been forced to choose between a privileged life with her wealthy aunt and her journalist lover, befriends an American heiress. When she discovers the heiress is attracted to her own lover and is dying, she sees a chance to have both the privileged life she cannot give up and the lover she cannot live without. 102 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jul 28
2:00 pm
Free

Films, July 28, 2018, 07/28/2018, Iain Softley's Oscar-Nominated The Wings of the Dove (1997): Henry James Adaptation
Concert |
The Bronx-born producer, DJ, and artist Pete Rock is synonymous with hip-hop. Since the early ‘90s, the Grammy winner has worked with the likes of Slum Village, Kanye West, Nas, Jay Z, and countless others. But he’ll be doing something a little different (though no less illuminating): He’ll be performing a special set with The Soul Brothers, an ensemble of some of the best and brightest who’s whos of jazz. He’ll be joined by the fast-rising soul star Hannah Williams, whose work inspired Jay-Z’s 4:44.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jul 28
3:00 pm
Free

Concerts, July 28, 2018, 07/28/2018, Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers: Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Artist Goes Jazz
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Jul 28
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 28, 2018, 07/28/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Concert |
The reigning purveyor of Afrobeat, Femi Kuti, will perform a moving set with his band, The Positive Force. The name is apt for the message of compassion and hope that he brings on the heels of his tenth album, One People, One World. They’ll be joined by Jupiter and Okwess, the genre-defying Congolese musician, and DJ Geko Jones.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jul 29
3:00 pm
Free

Concerts, July 29, 2018, 07/29/2018, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force: Reigning Purveyor of Afrobeat
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jul 29
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 29, 2018, 07/29/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare
Play |
Set in the city of Thebes in a dystopian future, the struggle for power, glory and the claim to the city shatters the bonds of brotherhood, leaving two men lifeless. The new king proclaims one brother a hero and the other a usurper, leaving his limp body lying in the street as an example to those who dare act against the state. The citizens of the city avert their eyes due to fear, turning instead to their new leader who vows to restore order to the war torn city. But when the sister of the slain young brothers protests the edict, she breaks faith with everything she has ever known in order to set things right at any cost. Calling on the cultural landscape of African-American traditions, while adhering to the Greek tragic form; this fresh reimagining of the classic story will captivate, stun and inspire audiences from all backgrounds. The Classical Theatre of Harlem's production is inspired by the Paul Roche adaptation which accomplishes a fidelity to the original while giving CTH the flexibility to showcase ancient ideas that have taken center stage in the current climate: order, law, justice and marginalized voices confronting power and patriarchy.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Jul 29
8:00 pm
Free

Plays, July 29, 2018, 07/29/2018, Sophocles's Antigone: Modern Re-Imagining of the Classic Greek Drama

Monday, July 30, 2018

Film |
Starring Errol Flynn, Walter Pidgeon & Janet Leigh. The independent-minded wife of a tradition-bound man rebels against his repressed nature and preoccupation with material things and falls in love with an architect and later with a young man. 114 min.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Jul 30
2:00 pm
Free

Films, July 30, 2018, 07/30/2018, Compton Bennett's That Forsyte Woman (1949): romance

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 31
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, July 31, 2018, 07/31/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Classical Music |
Orchestra of St. Luke’s; Krista Bennion Feeney, violin; Sherezade Panthaki, soprano All-Vivaldi Program Concerto for Strings in C Major, RV 117 (1720/24) “In Furore lustissimae Irae”, RV 626 Four Seasons (1721-25) WQXR HOST:  Terrance McKnight About the Performers Orchestra of St. Luke's grew out of a chamber ensemble that gathered in the Church of St. Luke in the Fields in Greenwich Village in 1974. Now St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble consists of 22 virtuoso artists with a diverse repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary. The Ensemble forms the artistic core of the Orchestra of St. Luke's, one of America's foremost ensembles. Violinist Krista Bennion Feeney has performed with the San Francisco Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, Mostly Mozart Festival, and the New York String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall and at the Kennedy Center. Soprano Sherezade Panthaki has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, American Classical Orchestra, New York Baroque Incorporated. She has been praised for “astonishing coloratura with radiant top notes” (Calgary Herald); “a full, luxuriously toned upper range” (The Los Angeles Times), a vocal color “combining brilliance with a dark, plumlike tone” (The Wall Street Journal).    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 31
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, July 31, 2018, 07/31/2018, Orchestra of St. Luke’s performs Vivaldi
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Jul 31
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, July 31, 2018, 07/31/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Film |
Starring Robert Redford, Jane Fonda and Charles Boyer. Paul Bratter, a conservative young lawyer, marries a vivacious young woman, Corrie. Their highly passionate relationship descends into comical discord in a five-flight New York City walk-up apartment. 105 min.     New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 1
2:00 pm
Free

Films, August 01, 2018, 08/01/2018, Gene Saks' Oscar-Nominated Barefoot in the Park (1967): Neil Simon Comedy
Dance Performance |
Abraham.In.Motion (A.I.M) is a modern dance company whose mission is to create an evocative interdisciplinary body of work through a sensual and provocative vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behavior and all things visual. Born into hip-hop culture in the late 1970s and grounded in founder Kyle Abraham’s artistic upbringing in classical cello, piano, and the visual arts, the goal of the movement is to delve into identity in relation to a personal history. The company will perform a selection of pieces including "Strict Love," "The Quiet Dance" and "Drive." Founded in 2005 by Bessie Award winning choreographer Joya Powell, Movement of the People Dance Company is dedicated to addressing historic and present socio-cultural injustices through dance. Primarily a dance-theater company, their choreography combines dynamic contemporary dance with traditional dances, and develops a sensitive balance of pedestrian gestural phrases with grounded visceral movements that use breath and musicality at its core. The company is comprised of dancers from diverse multicultural backgrounds and international experiences.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 1
8:00 pm
Free

Dance Performances, August 01, 2018, 08/01/2018, Movement of the People Dance Company: Dynamic Dance-Theater
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 1
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 01, 2018, 08/01/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare
Movie in a Park |
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit. 115 min. Director: Martin McDonagh    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 1
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 01, 2018, 08/01/2018, Double Oscar Winner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) with Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell -- Outdoors

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 2
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 02, 2018, 08/02/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Concert |
Strings N Skins was founded by singer and drummer Okai and Latin Grammy-winner violinist, dancer, and singer Luisa Bastidas. Luisa, born in Cali, Colombia, shares her influences of cumbia, currulao, and  salsa. Okai, born in Brooklyn with Haitian heritage, brings Caribbean flavor with his kompa, soca, and hip hop influences. Through their music, Strings N Skins shares the message of unity between locations and cultures.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 2
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, August 02, 2018, 08/02/2018, Strings N Skins, Featuring Grammy-Winning Singer/Drummer Okai
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 2
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 02, 2018, 08/02/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Friday, August 3, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Aug 3
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 03, 2018, 08/03/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Aug 4
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 04, 2018, 08/04/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Aug 5
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 05, 2018, 08/05/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Monday, August 6, 2018

Author Reading |
Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism. Yet what A.O. Scott shows is that we are, in fact, all critics: because critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action, of interpersonal life.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Aug 6
12:30 pm
Free

Author Readings, August 06, 2018, 08/06/2018, New York Times film critic A.O. Scott discusses his bookBetter Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth
Movie in a Park |
A young kindergarten teacher finds herself in the Land of Oz, where she is greeted by Munchkins. She journeys down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Wiz, and encounters a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion.  Directed by Sidney Lumet. Rated G. You can bring a blanket. The lawn opens at 5:00 p.m., and the film begins at sunset. There will be food items for sale.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Aug 6
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 06, 2018, 08/06/2018, Four-time Oscar nominated The Wiz of Oz (1978) with Michael Jackson, Diana Ross (outdoors)

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Aug 7
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 07, 2018, 08/07/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Aug 7
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 07, 2018, 08/07/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 8
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 08, 2018, 08/08/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 9
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 09, 2018, 08/09/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 9
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 09, 2018, 08/09/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Friday, August 10, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Aug 10
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 10, 2018, 08/10/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Concert |
For the past six decades, American music icon Mavis Staples has been a beacon of spiritual fortitude for artists from Bob Dylan to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, whose third collaboration with Staples If All I Was Was Black was released to critical acclaim in 2017. Tonight, she brings the power of her voice and a message of strength, perseverance and love that is as vital today as it was when she and her family sang alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Grammy-winning producer and singer-songwriter Joe Henry, who has worked with Allen Toussaint, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, and many others, adds his poetic storytelling to this inspiring evening of song.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Aug 11
7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, August 11, 2018, 08/11/2018, Mavis Staples: Grammy Award-Winning American Music Icon
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Aug 11
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 11, 2018, 08/11/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare
Movie in a Park |
The story of a celebrated classical pianist who is confronted by her neglected daughter. Over the course of a day and a long, painful night that the two spend together after an extended separation, they finally confront the bitter discord of their relationship. Autumn Sonata was the only collaboration between cinema’s two great Bergmans: Ingmar, the iconic director of The Seventh Seal, and Ingrid, the monumental star of Casablanca.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Aug 11
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 11, 2018, 08/11/2018, Golden Globe winning Autumn Sonata (1978): Swedish drama with Ingrid Bergman (outdoors)

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Concert |
From the beatnik riots to the summer of love, NYC’s Greenwich Village was the epicenter of a revolutionary movement in the history of American music. A new wave of writers and performers, inspired by the folk revival of the late fifties, created introspective, socially-aware, deeply personal songs that deserve to be considered as a key part of the American Songbook alongside the pop songs being written uptown. These writers – Bob Dylan, Tim Hardin, Janis Ian, Fred Neil and Phil Ochs, to name just a few – changed the “folk” repertoire from traditional songs to songs sprung from personal, contemporary experience, as well as from the headlines. This freewheeling concert, hosted by Richard Barone, who pays tribute to that exciting era on his recent album Sorrows and Promises, celebrates the lasting legacy of that pivotal decade along with an eclectic roster of artists from then and now performing songs that still resonate today. FEATURED PERFORMERS: Richard Barone (host/MC) Jesse Colin Young (of The Youngbloods) Melanie José Feliciano Maria Muldaur Jenni Muldaur Marshall Crenshaw Jeffrey Gaines Nellie McKay David Amram Happy Traum The Kennedys Tammy Faye Starlite Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone editor) Cindy Lee Berryhill Steve Addabbo Joe McGinty Jeordie More to be announced…    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Aug 12
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, August 12, 2018, 08/12/2018, Music + Revolution: Greenwich Village in the 1960s - with José Feliciano, Maria Muldaur, Marshall Crenshaw, Melanie, and More
Concert |
With her infectious blend of Nashville country, Memphis soul, and Texas twang, Margo Price is "one of the most compelling country talents to come out of Nashville in recent memory” (Vulture). She brings unflinching honesty and vivid songcraft to nuanced portraits of men and women just trying to get by, evoking everyone from Waylon and Willie to Loretta and Dolly along the way. Price splits the night with singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson (Willie’s son) and his band. On tour with Neil Young in recent years, they’ve built a devoted following for their distinctive brand of cosmic country soul.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Aug 12
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, August 12, 2018, 08/12/2018, Country Music in the City
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Aug 12
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 12, 2018, 08/12/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Monday, August 13, 2018

Movie in a Park |
Two female friends try to drive to Mexico in order to escape the police after one of them kills a man attempting to rape the other. A sympathetic cop tries to talk them out of their plan, but the women don't feel they can trust any man. Rated R. You can bring a blanket. The lawn opens at 5:00 p.m., and the film begins at sunset. There will be food items for sale.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Aug 13
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 13, 2018, 08/13/2018, Ridley Scott 's 6-time Oscar nominated Thelma & Louise (1991) with Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Brad Pitt (outdoors)

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Aug 14
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 14, 2018, 08/14/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Aug 14
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 14, 2018, 08/14/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Concert |
12 accordionists perform music from throughout the world at weekly accordion picnics. Experience the wide range of this often overlooked and little-known instrument. The park provides picnic blankets to borrow and beer and wine are available for purchase.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 15
5:30 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, August 15, 2018, 08/15/2018, Accordions Around the World
Movie in a Park |
The film topped Time's list of the "Best Movies of the Decade", and in 2016 was voted 29th among 100 films considered the best of the 21st century by 117 film critics from around the world. In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. Directed by Andrew Stanton. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts after sunset, at around 8:30 p.m.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 15
7:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 15, 2018, 08/15/2018, Golden Globe and Oscar winning WALL-E: computer-animated science fiction (outdoors)
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 15
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 15, 2018, 08/15/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare
Movie in a Park |
In 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California. 94 min. Director: Greta Gerwig    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 15
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 15, 2018, 08/15/2018, Oscar-Nominated Lady Bird (2017) with Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf -- Outdoors

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 16
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 16, 2018, 08/16/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 16
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 16, 2018, 08/16/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Friday, August 17, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Aug 17
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 17, 2018, 08/17/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Aug 18
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 18, 2018, 08/18/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Musical |
Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Aug 19
8:00 pm
Free

Musicals, August 19, 2018, 08/19/2018, Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare
Movie in a Park |
Join space adventurers Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), Groot (Vin Diesel), Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista) as they save the universe while being closely pursued by bounty hunters and the powerful villain, Ronan (Lee Pace). Directed by James Gunn.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Aug 19
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 19, 2018, 08/19/2018, Oscar-nominated Guardians of the Galaxy (2014): third-highest-grossing film of 2014 with Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper (outdoors)

Monday, August 20, 2018

Movie in a Park |
A futuristic cyborg is sent to present-day L.A. to assassinate a woman, who will bear the child who will someday save humanity. Rated R. The lawn opens at 5:00 p.m., and the film begins at sunset.    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Aug 20
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 20, 2018, 08/20/2018, James Cameron's The Terminator (1984) with Arnold Schwarzenegger (outdoors)

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Aug 21
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 21, 2018, 08/21/2018, Tai Chi in the Park

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Concert |
12 accordionists perform music from throughout the world at weekly accordion picnics. Experience the wide range of this often overlooked and little-known instrument. The park provides picnic blankets to borrow and beer and wine are available for purchase.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 22
5:30 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free

Concerts, August 22, 2018, 08/22/2018, Accordions Around the World
Movie in a Park |
The street cats of Istanbul: hundreds of thousands of them roam Turkey’s megacity freely, wandering in and out of people’s lives, an essential part of the communities that make the city so rich. Filmmaker Ceyda Torun and her nimble cinematographer Charlie Wuppermann train their prowling, cat’s eye-level cameras on the stories of seven such felines — Sari, Bengü, Aslan Parçasi, Psikopat, Deniz, Gamsiz, and Duman— stalking these peripatetic creatures through streets, alleyways, deserted basements, and rooftops. Director: Ceyda Torun 79 min. Pre-screening performance at 7PM, film begins at sundown.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 22
7:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 22, 2018, 08/22/2018, Kedi (2016): The Street Cats of Istanbul -- Outdoors
Movie in a Park |
Ohad Naharin, artistic director of the Batsheva Dance Company, is regarded as one of the most important choreographers in the world. Following him during a critical turning point in his personal life, this spirited and insightful documentary will introduce a man with great artistic integrity and extraordinary vision. Filmed over a period of eight years, director Tomer Heymann mixes intimate rehearsals with unseen footage and breathtaking dance sequences. The evening will begin with a performance by the electrifyingly uncompromising contemporary company GALLIM. The company, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, is led by former Batsheva Ensemble member, Andrea Miller, who was recently named the 2018 Artist in Residence at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the first choreographer to ever hold that distinction.    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 22
8:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 22, 2018, 08/22/2018, Mr. Gaga: Documentary on World-Renowned Choreographer and Dance Performance (outdoors)
Movie in a Park |
A young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years. 164 min. Director: Denis Villeneuve    New York City, NY; NYC

Wed, Aug 22
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 22, 2018, 08/22/2018, Blade Runner 2049 (2017) with Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford -- Outdoors

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 23
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 23, 2018, 08/23/2018, Tai Chi in the Park

Friday, August 24, 2018

Play |
A Gangs of New York-styled Macbeth, set in the mid-1800s when early settlers fought for turf in the infamous Five Points area.    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Aug 24
7:00 pm
Free

Plays, August 24, 2018, 08/24/2018, Macbeth: Street Gang Twist on Shakespeare
Movie in a Park |
Stars: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt. Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. 105 min. Directors: Lee Unkrich Bring a blanket!    New York City, NY; NYC

Fri, Aug 24
8:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, August 24, 2018, 08/24/2018, 2-Time Oscar Winner Coco (2017): Animated Comedy Adventure -- Outdoors

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Jazz |
Hailed as one of the greatest alto saxophonists since Cannonball Adderley, Gary Bartz has made a name for himself in the jazz community. Performing alongside his quartet, Bartz will be in concert at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. Audiences attending the show are in for a treat, as they’ll also hear longtime gospel, blues, and jazz pianist Amina Claudine Myers, the boundary-breaking trio The Bad Plus, and "Unheard," a piece honoring Charlie Parker featuring musicians Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, and Adam O’Farrill.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Aug 26
3:00 pm
Free

Concerts, August 26, 2018, 08/26/2018, The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Aug 28
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 28, 2018, 08/28/2018, Tai Chi in the Park
Performance |
Howard Zinn's book A People’s History of the United States brings to life the extraordinary history of ordinary people who built the movements that made the United States what it is today, ending slavery, protesting war, creating unions, advancing women’s rights and LGBTQ liberation, and struggling to right wrongs of the day. This program will feature live readings, dialogue, and celebration with very special guests. By giving public expression to rebels, dissenters, and visionaries from our past—and present—the program seeks to educate and inspire a new generation working for social justice. Featuring Staceyann Chin, Rachel Dratch, Michael Ealy, Laura Gomez, Celisse Henderson, Viggo Mortensen and more.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Aug 28
8:00 pm
Free

Performances, August 28, 2018, 08/28/2018, Voices of A People's History: American Rebels, Dissenters and Visionaries -- with Actors Viggo Mortensen, Rachel Dratch and More

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Workshop |
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.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Aug 30
7:30 am
Free

Workshops, August 30, 2018, 08/30/2018, Tai Chi in the Park

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Fair |
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. This event takes place Sat, September 1st Sun, September 2nd Mon, September 3rd Sat, September 8th Sun., September 9th    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Sep 1
12:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Free

Fairs, September 01, 2018, 09/01/2018, Outdoor Art Exhibit

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Fair |
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. This event takes place Sat, September 1st Sun, September 2nd Mon, September 3rd Sat, September 8th Sun., September 9th    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Sep 2
12:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Free

Fairs, September 02, 2018, 09/02/2018, Outdoor Art Exhibit

Monday, September 3, 2018

Fair |
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. This event takes place Sat, September 1st Sun, September 2nd Mon, September 3rd Sat, September 8th Sun., September 9th    New York City, NY; NYC

Mon, Sep 3
12:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Free

Fairs, September 03, 2018, 09/03/2018, Outdoor Art Exhibit

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Workshop |
Focusing on the people, plants, and architecture of the park, this introductory course also covers basic camera handling, composition, light, and subject matter. Bring your own camera! The best camera in the world is the one that’s with you and for most people that camera is their iPhone. In this rapid-fire crash course you’ll learn how to become a better iPhone photographer by understanding the fundamental principles of photography, learning the ins and outs of the iPhone’s camera, it’s advantages as well as it’s limitations. They’ll discuss the difference between “good light” and “bad light,” framing and composition as well as tips and tricks you can put to work immediately to create better images. Instructor: Clint Weldon, Brooklyn-based portrait photographer, actor and director. He is an instructor at the International Center of Photography and a co-founder of the Global 48 Hour Guerrilla Film Challenge.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Sep 4
5:30 pm
Free

Workshops, September 04, 2018, 09/04/2018, iPhone Photography Crash Course

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Jazz |
Shanghai Mermaid creates an intoxicating mix of hot jazz and live performance that transports guests to the 1920s and 1930s. Created by Juliette Campbell in 2007, Shanghai Mermaid started as an underground, time-traveling speakeasy in a basement in DUMBO, which is now in its 11th year, and is credited with helping to kick off the current hot jazz, vintage, and immersive party scenes.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Sep 6
6:00 pm
Free

Concerts, September 06, 2018, 09/06/2018, Jazz from the 20s and 30s

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Fair |
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. This event takes place Sat, September 1st Sun, September 2nd Mon, September 3rd Sat, September 8th Sun., September 9th    New York City, NY; NYC

Sat, Sep 8
12:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Free

Fairs, September 08, 2018, 09/08/2018, Outdoor Art Exhibit

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Fair |
Enjoy looking at (and maybe buying some) oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. This event takes place Sat, September 1st Sun, September 2nd Mon, September 3rd Sat, September 8th Sun., September 9th    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Sep 9
12:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Free

Fairs, September 09, 2018, 09/09/2018, Outdoor Art Exhibit
Movie in a Park |
Watch this sci-fi adventure as Jyn, the daughter of Galen Erso an Imperial scientist, joins the Rebel Alliance in a daring plot to steal the Death Star plans. Directed by Gareth Edwards. Starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Jiang Wen, and Forest Whitaker.    New York City, NY; NYC

Sun, Sep 9
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Parks, September 09, 2018, 09/09/2018, Oscar nominated Rogue One (2016): one of the highest-grossing films of all-time (outdoors)

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Workshop |
Focusing on the people, plants, and architecture of the park, this introductory course also covers basic camera handling, composition, light, and subject matter. Bring your own camera. Taught by award-winning and internationally exhibited photographer Lynn Saville, this 90-minute photography workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of taking photographs at twilight. Learn techniques for capturing the contrasts of light and shadow, color and movement in the darkening streets, lighted signs and urban parks of New York City. She will discuss specific techniques for observing the urban scene, for focusing and exposing to create beautiful photographs in the shifting light at twilight.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Sep 11
5:30 pm
Free

Workshops, September 11, 2018, 09/11/2018, Twilight Photography

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Workshop |
Focusing on the people, plants, and architecture of the park, this introductory course also covers basic camera handling, composition, light, and subject matter. Bring your own camera. From Beaux Arts to glass towers, the architecture around the park reflects a rich procession from early NYC Deco skyscrapers to crystalline prisms such as the Bank of America tower. Working with New York-based architecture and landscape photographer Jade Doskow, students will learn about the history of the buildings around the park and then move onto a series of exercises in shooting architecture, making pictures both abstract and formal, focusing on the light upon the cityscape and the intertwining of the landscaping of the park with the structures around it. Students should bring their camera, lenses, tripod and or iPhone.    New York City, NY; NYC

Tue, Sep 25
5:30 pm
Free

Workshops, September 25, 2018, 09/25/2018, Prisms in the Sky: The Architecture Around the Park

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Concert |
Angelique Kidjo, the Grammy Award-winning Beninese songwriter, has been touring the world in anticipation of her release of Remain in Light, a cover album of the Talking Heads’ 1980 album. Along with the Resistance Revival Chorus, who performed with Kidjo at the Women’s March on Washington, this dazzling show will take place in the artist’s adopted home of New York.    New York City, NY; NYC

Thu, Sep 27
7:00 pm
Free

Concerts, September 27, 2018, 09/27/2018, Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo performs from her album Remain in Light
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