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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 23, 2018?

47 free events take place on Friday, February 23 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out February 23 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of February . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, February 23, 2018

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Symposium | Visionary Aponte: Art and Black Freedom


This symposium will gather scholars and artists discussing the figure of José Antonio Aponte and the recent exhibit Visionary Aponte: Art and Black Freedom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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City Walk | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Yoga and Breathwork


This hourlong class includes a gentle hatha/vinyasa flow with a focus on breathwork and meditation to assist practitioners in going deeper into the body and mind. This inquiry will seek to create more flexibility and allow movement of energy to ultimately find more grounding and presence, in class and throughout the day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Symposium | Fashion and Physique


Lectures and panels include topics such as the emergence of the plus-size fashion industry in the early twentieth century, the impact of popular culture on how we assess the female body, and fashion accessibility for the disabled in the technological age. The symposium hopes to foster a dialogue about how the fashion industry has contributed to the marginalization of certain body types, and to shed new light on the work of designers, models, and activists who challenge what constitutes the “ideal” fashion body. Speakers include Project Runway co-host Tim Gunn; designers Prabal Gurung, Christian Siriano, and Becca McCharen; author of The Fashioned Body Dr. Joanne Entwistle; co-founder of JAG Models Gary Dakin; founder of The Model Alliance Sara Ziff; and Aimee Mullins, who has transcended her own physical challenges to gain worldwide recognition as an Olympian, a model, and an actor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Lecture | From the History of Piano Duets: Birth and Development of the Genre


An extraordinary opportunity for connoisseurs of great music and young talent. An outstanding artist of today, Elena Sorokina, Professor and Chair of the Moscow Conservatory Department of Russian Music, delivers this lecture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 12, 2017 to May 23, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Tour | You Say You Want a Revolution: Remembering the 60s: Guided Tour of the Exhibition


A docent-led tour of items on display, drawn exclusively from the Library’s collections, exploring the breadth and significance of this pivotal era. The tour last approximately 45 minutes and covers highlights of the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate. This tour takes place every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Jason Reitman's Labor Day (2013): Misunderstood Fugitive


Stars: Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, Gattlin Griffith. Depressed single mom Adele and her son Henry offer a wounded, fearsome man a ride. As police search town for the escaped convict, the mother and son gradually learn his true story as their options become increasingly limited. 111 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Michael Winterbottom's The Trip to Spain (2017): Eating Their Way Through Europe


Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Marta Barrio. Actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on a six-part episodic road trip through Europe. This time they're in Spain, sampling the restaurants, eateries, and sights along the way.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Organ Recital: Duo Majoya


Duo Majoya is Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Reginald Hudlin's Marshall (2017): The Future Supreme Court Justice


Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson. About a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases. 118 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Lecture | The Muslim-American Experience


A lecture by Faiyaz Jaffer, Associate Muslim Chaplain, Global Spiritual Life at NYU. How have Muslims in the U.S. responded to the political atmosphere encouraged by the current administration?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Governance and Public Policy


Artificial Intelligence and its associated technologies offer enormous promise for future economic and social development, but also raise thorny ethical and public policy issues that are not easily resolved. This panel of experts from the US, China, and Brazil will provide varying perspectives on this very timely topic. Speakers: - Robin J. Lewis, Co-Chair, Worldview Global Culture Alliance and former Associate Dean, School of International and Public Affairs - Liangang Sun, Professor, Peking University; Artificial Intelligence Innovation Strategist; and Ronaldo Lemos, Visiting Professor, School of International and Public Affairs
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Daniel Petrie's A Raisin in the Sun (1961): Stage Drama Adapted


Stars: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee. A substantial insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor black family. 128 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Nicholas Ray's They Live By Night (1948): Ex-Con Falls in Love


Stars: Cathy O'Donnell, Farley Granger, Howard Da Silva. An escaped convict, injured during a robbery, falls in love with the woman who nurses him back to health, but their relationship seems doomed from the beginning. 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Mannes Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6


Known for their bold and adventurous programming, David Hayes and The Mannes Orchestra have been hailed by The New York Times for playing with “inviting warmth and solidity,” and for their “intensity of focus.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Lecture | Not All Options Are Bad: A Strategy for Dealing with North Korea


A lecture by Leon Sigal, Director of the Northeast Asia Cooperative Security Project at the Social Science Research Council in New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Thinking About a Career Change


This workshop is most appropriate for adults who have had several different employers or at least 10 years of work experience. These days, workers are apt to change jobs frequently and many are taking the leap of switching careers or industries. Turn what could be a daunting ordeal into an invigorating inner journey of self-reflection. Sherry Natkow takes you on a scenic journey of your own work history. You'll assess your interests, values, and skills from your past jobs. By looking backward, you'll move forward more thoughtfully and uncover new insights for a rewarding new career direction.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | You Say You Want a Revolution: Remembering the 60s: Guided Tour of the Exhibition


A docent-led tour of items on display, drawn exclusively from the Library’s collections, exploring the breadth and significance of this pivotal era. The tour last approximately 45 minutes and covers highlights of the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Classical Music | Student Recitals


Yimiao Chen, Violin 4:00PM Mary Grace Johnson, Violin 4:00PM Ji Yung Lee, Collaborative Piano 6:00PM Mira Yamamoto, Violin 8:00PM
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Lecture | The Transatlantic Turtle: Race, Rescue, and Humanitarianism, 1866


In this talk, Seth Kovens of Rutgers University analyzes how and why an ill-treated cargo of green sea turtles from the Caribbean to New York City in 1866 provoked a minor transatlantic sensation about race, rescue, animal rights, and humanitarianism in Britain and the US.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | Poets Read: Kamilah Aisha Moon / Marcus Wicker / Yolanda Wisher


Kamilah Aisha Moon is the author of Starshine and Clay (Four Way Books, 2017) and She Has a Name (Four Way Books, 2013). Marcus Wicker is the recipient of a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation, a Pushcart Prize, The Missouri Review's Miller Audio Prize, as well as fellowships from Cave Canem and the Fine Arts Work Center. His first collection Maybe the Saddest Thing (Harper Perennial) was a National Poetry Series winner and his second book, Silencer was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2017. Yolanda Wisher is the author of the poetry volume Monk Eats an Afro (Hanging Loose Press, 2014) and co-edited the anthology Peace is a Haiku Song (Philadelphia Mural Arts, 2013).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | 3 Folk Music Acts


5:30 pm Jon Ladeau - Roots Americana 6:05 pm Neko Peoples - Acoustic-folk-jazz 6:40 pm Lyndol Descant (pictured) - Jazzy pop pianist
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Ties That Bind: Sculptures by Brandon Ndife


The show is a meditation between four new sculptures, on how things are connected: living, dead, organic, human. Each work, at it’s root, wrestles with the ontologies and hierarchies of presence that contend with our present landscape; where objects and their meaning have their tendrils spreading outward. The multiplicity of interpretation takes on a likeness of something close to us but yet constantly emerging.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Italian rapper Amir Issaa discusses his book Vivo per questo


A conversation with rapper Amir Issaa followed by a performance. Amir Issaa is one of the top experts of Italian hip hop culture and brings to the stage his own interesting story, published in his latest book. With courage, Issaa has always written, sung and told tales about contemporary topics such as racism, prejudice, stereotypes, Ius Soli, migrants, metropoles and new languages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | On the Dialectics of Democracy Promotion: A Critical Republican Approach


Democratization has become a battle cry in contemporary political discourse: Celebrated and promoted for spreading the only legitimate form of government by some, criticized and rejected for serving as the core of a neo-imperial world order by others. Drawing on republicanism and critical theory, the lecture proposes a theory of domination that transcends this dichotomous view. It links a critique of power with an account of democracy and shows why both the defense and the critique of democracy promotion bear the risk of reverting from a fight against domination into a politics of domination. Speaker: Dr. Dorothea Gädeke of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Beyond Social Democracy and Communism: The Left and Labor in Germany and the United States


With: Jonathan Bach (The New School) Leo Panitch (York University, Toronto) Stephanie Luce (CUNY) Stephen Bronner (Rutgers University) Frank Jacob (Queensboro College) Moderator: Albert Scharenberg (RLS–NYC)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | David Bernet's Democracy (2015): Big Data and Privacy


Digitalization has changed society. While data is becoming the "new oil", data protection is becoming the new "pollution control". This creative documentary opens an astonishing inside view into the lawmaking milieu on EU level. A compelling story of how a group of politicians try to protect todays society against the impact of Big Data and mass surveillance. 100 Min. In German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Concert | Nocturnes: Improvised Music on Electronic Instruments


As part of the exhibition Test Bed, artists Tom Kotik and Robert Deeds will present a short program of improvised nocturnes composed live on electronic instruments. Evocative of the night, these musical dreamscapes will activate the gallery space through sound, building an aural platform for a journey into the collective unconscious.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Choirfly: New York City's Premier Nerd-Themed A Cappella Group


Founded in 2011 by Rachel Rakov, Choirfly's members share a love of singing in addition to their affections for comic books, video games, sci-fi, RPGs, and fantasy. Choirfly aims to bring the excitement of a cappella to all audiences, geeks and non-geeks alike. Their repertoire delights and excites fans of Doctor Who, video games, Firefly, Weird Al, Jonathan Coulton, and Flight of the Conchords.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Faculty Recital: Matthew Barnson, composition


LiveSOUNDS features free performances by faculty and their guests on Fridays throughout the school year. It presents a cross section of a diverse and creative community of faculty members who are deeply committed to excellence and professionalism.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talk | Friday Night Tour: Exhibition Highlights


Much of the art at the museum is centuries old, but provides fresh perspectives on our world today. Take part in a guided tour experience to learn more about the exquisite objects found throughout the galleries. Open your mind to new ideas, and access art through dialogue and close observation with a trained educator. Tours last approximately forty-five minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Leo Brouwer: A Tribute Concert


Program: Leo Brouwer: Un Dĺa de Noviembre with Mariano Aguirre, guitar Concerto No.4 “Toronto” with Alonso-Drummond Duo: Orlay Alonso, piano, and Evan Drummond, guitar Danza del Altiplano with Francisco Roldán, guitar Sonata with Celil Refik Kaya, guitar This event will feature a discussion and question-and-answer session with Cuban composer, conductor, and guitarist Leo Brouwer, followed by a tribute concert with performances of his music by Mariano Aguirre, Celil Refik Kaya, Francisco Roldán & Alonso-Drummond Duo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | New Voices Playwrights Festival: Proceed to Highlighted Route


Annabelle Powell has always dreaded Christmas with her parents. Luckily, she has the perfect buffer — her good-natured fiancé, Jack. Regardless, her defenses are no match for what she finds when she arrives at her family home: the unveiling of a conversational A.I. of her brother, Milo, who was killed in an accident six months earlier. An absurd tragedy that explores grief in the modern age. Written by Erica Mann. Directed by India Marie Paul. Featuring Brett Bezad, Shaotian Cai, Rose Dolezal, William Donovan, and Claire McClain.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Reading | Party of Four: 4 Writers Read


Paco Márquez is author of the chapbook Portraits in G Minor (Folded Word Press, 2017). Jeffrey Cyphers Wright is the author of 15 books of verse, including most recently Blue Lyre from Dos Madres Press and Radio Poems from The Operating System. Ines Pujos's poems have appeared in The Journal, Fog Machine, Salt Hill Press, Poor Claudia, Cosmonauts Ave, Powder Keg, and more. David Moscovich is the Romanian-American author of You Are Make Very Important Bathtime (JEF Books, Chicago, IL).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Ted Wilde's Speedy (1928): Silent Movie with Live Organ Accompaniment


Stars: Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, Bert Woodruff. Harold "Speedy" Swift, a fan of Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn trolley, operated by his girlfriend's grandfather. 85 min. With: Peter Krasinski, organ
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Party | The Library After Hours: Young at Heart


The city's most cerebral happy hour. The Library After Hours features music, performances, and behind-the-scenes access to the Library’s collections. Turn back to childhood for one nostalgic night of reveling in the delight of children's stories. Check out collections displays of rare children's literature, watch classic cartoons, craft your own children's books, and come ready to share your favorite youthful reading memories. Young at Heart will include: - A one-night-only specially curated collections display showcasing the Library children's lit holdings from colonial New England to the early 20th century - A selection of classic kids' cartoons on 16mm film: Dr. Seuss, Silly Symphony, and more. - Crafting with the collections: grab a drink and do some coloring of vintage illustrations from Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, Mother Goose, and more; create your own illustrated children's books. - Story time! Rediscover the childhood pleasure of being read to. - Quiet room with games, coloring, and puzzles - Music and dancing courtesy of DJ Reborn = Snacks & drinks available for purchase 21+ | ID required
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | New York Chamber Music Festival: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Estonia


Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Estonia, New York Chamber Music Festival presents a concert of the acclaimed Estonian artists Sten Heinoja (piano) and Theodor Sink (cello). Works by: Beethoven, Shostakovich, Piazzolla, Eller, Tüür.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Black History Month Concert 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM MSM Composers Orchestra
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Ana Ramirez and Baden Goyo: Jazz for Voice and Paino


Vocalist Ana Ramirez combines a solid classical musical training with the art of singing and composition. Traveling around various genres and sounds, her artistic uniqueness is rooted in the rich musical culture of Venezuela and South America. Pianist, composer and arranger Baden Goyo specializes in jazz and popular music. He has performed in several festivals and prestigious stages both nationally and internationally such as: Jazz al Parque (Colombia), Dizzy’s Club Jazz at Lincoln Center (New York) and New England Conservatory (Boston). By 2014 he was considered one of the most important pianists of his home country, which allowed him to play and collaborate with most of the relevant Venezuelan artists: Pablo Gil, Rafael “el pollo” Brito, Aquiles Baez, Eddy Marcano, C4 Trio, Kiara, Mirna Rios, Primate, etc.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Cabaret | Liquid Family Dinner


Family "Liquid" Dinner is a Cabaret starring Kiley Caughey and Jessie Bangarang Atkinson featuring all music styles and special guest performers. Each performance has a different theme based on a stereotypical attendee of a family dinner like "Drunk Uncle" or "Angsty Teenager". Kiley and Jessie met at an open mic after both moving to NYC to pursue music and theatre. This is where they found their "NYC family". Come to dinner, they've saved you a place at the table.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
$5

Play | New Voices Playwrights Festival: Ah Sweeter Lyme


Trinidad-American community leader Keami La Croix has made a name for herself in Crown Heights’s West Indie community as the "Black Robin Hood." But when she decides to create a campaign to reform the violence-stricken, yet very popular Brooklyn J’ouvert — the pre-dawn celebration that originated from slaves impersonating their masters’ masquerade balls — she is met by severe resistance from the black community that once loved her. Written by Karina Billini. Directed by Andrés López-Alicea. Featuring Jonathan Crimeni, Moire Kiyingi, Jillian Macklin, Miranda Powers, and Matthew Thomas Scott.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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