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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 23, 2013?

51 free events take place on Tuesday, July 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 July 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 July . 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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51 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Park Yoga


Expert instructors lead all levels of yogis. Mats are provided. Presented by Athleta and produced by alignyo. Instructors and assistants from YogaWorks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Birdwatching | Meet the Birds


Come face to face with an Eclectus Parrot, gaze at a Macaw, or hold a Conure. Exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center visit every Tuesday* this summer, weather permitting. Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures. Sanctuary Director, Terri Jones, will be happy to introduce you to one of her sociable, people-friendly birds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | 4 poets share their works


With Tyehimba Jess, Patricia Spears Jones, Joseph Legaspi, and Khadijah Queen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Author Reading | Authors Mark Blyth and Peter Blair Henry discuss their books


Mark Blyth, author of Austerity: History of a Dangerous Idea, and Peter Blair Henry, author of Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth. Hosted by Kevin Logan, Chief U.S. Economist, HSBC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Dona Carter, Composer and Pianist


Pianist, composer, music educator, and mentor to students of all ages, Dona Carter has directed a variety of ensembles - large and small - composing and arranging many original pieces. Future performances with her band will include Cleopatra's Needle and the Hartford/Bushnell concert series this summer.She has performed in a variety of venues, in the United States and abroad often sharing the stage with other outstanding musicians and singers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Concert | Tour of 2 Folk Art Shows


Free tour of Bill Traylor: Drawings from the Collections of the High Museum of Art and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Traylor in Motion: Wonders from New York Collections.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Beginner classes presented by Knitty City. Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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City Walk | 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
Free

City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Ric Roman Waugh's Snitch (2013): Dad's Revenge


With Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal. A desperate father infiltrates a powerful drug cartel in order to save his son from a 10-year prison sentence in this action thriller based on actual events. 112 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Martha Redbone Roots Project, a Blend of Soul, Folk and Native American Sounds


Martha Redbone’s music flows equally from her distinctive blend of Native American elements coupled with soul-funk and the Appalachian folk and Piedmont blues she was raised on. Her deep roots trace her sound to a rich sojourn from Clinch Mountain, Virginia to Harlan County, Kentucky and beyond to Brooklyn’s Dodge City-esque mean streets. Proudly retracing the path of her uniquely American mixed heritage back to its earliest source, she is merely taking the inevitable next step of a maverick artist who has never been chained by borders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

Concert | The 5th Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival: Tulipa Ruiz


Tulipa Ruiz is a razilian disco artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment .
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | The Key to a Dream Retirement


To be confident in achieving your retirement goals, it is important for you to know where you are in life and what steps need to be taken to build or maintain your retirement nest-egg. Since retirement has become, for many of us, the longest stage of our lives, understanding asset accumulation, growth, and preservation is critical. Learn about asset accumulation, growth, and preservation to help achieve your retirement goals.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. The class is geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Ethical Activism


Moderator: Dr. Anne Klaeysen. Social justice takes many forms and has different goals; some are long-term like the Settlement House movement, others immediate and spontaneous like Occupy Wall Street. Explore the ways in which ethics can be strategic and effective in our community by learning from activists in the areas of immigration, housing, living wage, and criminal justice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Fitness: Park Circuit


Get fit this summer with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park’s best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. A variety of classes will help you to maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. All fitness levels welcome. Space is limited to 20 participants per class on a first come, first served basis. Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Park Walk | High Line Guided Walking Tour


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Tuesday Tours are free hour-long walking tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. Space is limited. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot. Subject to cancellation due to weather.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates - Mat Class


This total body workout develops superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa and others read their work


Also reading are Matt Rasmussen and Evie Shockley.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Saul Silas Fathi discusses his book Islamic Leaders: Their Biographies and Accomplishments


In less than a century after Muhammad's death, Islam swept through Asia, Africa and Europe, dominating an area larger than that of the Roman Empire at its peak. This illustrated presentation documents a three and a half year effort by the author to research and edit hundreds of books and Internet sources to find Islamic and Arab leaders, during the past 1,500 years.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Stars of Tomorrow: Jazz & Classical


Students from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and Mannes College The New School for Music play classical and jazz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Take your Yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the spectacular views and refreshing river breezes. Weather permitting, classes take place on the Plaza and are led by a certified fitness instructor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yogamaya Yoga


Join YOGAMAYA in the grass for a free sampling of their signature vinyasa flow class. Mats are provided free for the use of patrons participating in the classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Dance on Film


This summer's MELT will include a special weekly movie night hosted by MELT composition faculty. These events feature work that inspires, influences, engages and/or represents the artists' current creative process and artistic concerns. The screenings provide an opportunity for a more in-depth dialogue between students and teachers beyond the workshop setting, as well as a chance to connect in a more social environment. Tonight: Tere O'Connor
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:45 pm
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Theater | Harbor by Chad Beguelin, a New York Theater Premiere


When fifteen-year-old Lottie and her ne'er-do-well mother Donna drop in unannounced on the beautiful Sag Harbor home of Donna's brother and his new husband, all hell breaks loose. The bonds between kith and kin are tested in this alternately biting and touching comedy about the constantly shifting nature of the meaning of family. Harbor is from playwright Chad Beguelin, the author/lyricist of Broadway's The Wedding Singer and the lyricist for Elf; and Mark Lamos, the director of Black Tie, Indian Blood and Buffalo Gal. PLEASE NOTE: - Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis - You are given a form upon your arrival (beginning at 4PM) - Fill out and return the form to a representative - You are free to leave once you've handed in your form but you must return by 5pm - At 5pm they will call out your name to purchase tickets in the order in which they have received the completed forms - You must be present at 5pm when your name is called to purchase tickets - NO EXCEPTIONS - Limit 2 tickets per person - Cash only, no change given - You are not able to select seats or be shown where seats are located before purchase - Seats bought at the same time are not guaranteed to be together - You will not be able to move or change seats after purchase - Once tickets are purchased, you are free to leave and come back at curtain
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Workshop | Gardening with Native Plants


Grow Local! Join a BBP gardener in exploring the varieties of popular and lesser known indigenous plants that thrive in a personal garden, which in turn bolster the ecosystem of local birds and insects supporting the health of your garden. Guide: Marina McCoy, BBP Gardener.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | MedFest 2013: An Evening of Greek Short Films


The mission of the New York City Greek Film Festival is to establish a presence for Greek films in New York City. The festival aspires to bring the best work of Greek filmmakers to New York audiences and to show the films in the most up to date screening facilities. MARIZA, animation, dir. Constantine Krystallis, 5 mins. BACH & BOUZOUKI, dir. Angela Molinaki (Greek/German co-production) 34m. GIRL ON THE WALL, dir. Nicoleta Zisi, 5:38m CASUS BELLI, dir. Giorgios Zois, 11:11m I AM GAY, dir. Nicolas Kolovos (Greek/Swedish co-production), 14:35m
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Theater: Shakespeare's The Tempest


On a remote island, Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. This production, by New York Classical Theatre, is a roving production, in that the show and the audience move from place to place within the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Pilates with the Fitness Guru


The Fitness Guru (aka Michael Feigin) is back in the park for Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor. Learn to properly activate the muscles of your abdomen and back to create an incredible amount of stability in your torso. Pilates is designed to restore the natural curvature of the spine while rebalancing the muscles around the joints. A few notes: Registration begins at 6:30 pm each evening. Remember to bring a mat if you have one (a limited number of mats are available first come first served - with valid ID). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must sign a waiver each night before participating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Consent by Frank Avella


A troubled 16-year-old tries to comes to terms with his sexuality.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Pop-Up Yoga NYC


Join a meditative end to the day. Open-level Vinyasa style. BYOM (bring your own mat) and let your stress melt away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Summer Sparks Outdoor Learning Festival


NYC's first-ever, outdoor summer learning festival, SUMMER SPARKS will host highly unique, pop-up classes and make them available to the public. Classes will be taught by the city's leading instructors and will range in topics from iPhone-photography, juggling and salsa, to kimchi-making, origami, banjo and more. All skill levels welcome - only curiosity required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Theater | Classical Theatre of Harlem presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream


CTH's A Midsummer Night’s Dream interlaces the stories of four lovers and a comical troupe of bumbling actors from the human world with those of a fairy kingdom in the supernatural realm. This extraordinary production weaves Harlem’s cultural legacy within Shakespeare’s text. Director Justin Emeka (professor of Oberlin college) invites the audience into an enchanted, concrete jungle where African spirits celebrate the playful and fickle nature of love through music, dance, and magic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Mostly VW: Verdi and Wagner


Instrumental and vocal transcriptions for chamber ensemble: orchestral interludes and arias by Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi in celebration of their 200th birthdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | The Martha Graham Dance Company


Informed by the expansive vision of pioneering choreographer Martha Graham, the Martha Graham Dance Company brings to life a timeless and uniquely American style of dance that has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences. As one of the most celebrated modern dance companies in America, Graham and her dancers have expanded contemporary dance’s vocabulary of movement and forever altered the scope of the art form.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Theater | Love's Labour's Lost, A New Musical Based on Shakespeare's Comedy


Songs by Michael Friedman. Book Adapted by Alex Timbers. Directed by Alex Timbers Romance, revelry and enchanting music ignite in this contemporary yet lovingly faithful musical adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy. The King and his best buds decide at their five-year college reunion to swear off the joys of women. But when four cute, clever girls from their past show up, they’re forced to reconsider all of that nonsense! Smart, sexy, outrageous, and irreverent, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST is a madcap celebration of true love and coming of age. Obie Award winner MICHAEL FRIEDMAN (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and two-time Tony Award nominee ALEX TIMBERS (Peter and the Starcatcher) reunite for this fresh and unexpected evening of song, sonnets and Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Performance | Penny’s Open Mic


Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents in at this weekly gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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