56 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, July 19, 2017
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp in the park. Rotations through ...
more >> exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back--and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high-fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
6:30 am
free, no reservation required
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> 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.
The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World ...
more >> Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded ...
more >> urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, ...
more >> however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, ...
more >> 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.
Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. ...
more >> Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and New York Harbor and by the verdant park, ...
more >> with its very special Hot and Cool gardens; each flower-filled and colorful throughout the season. All art materials are provided.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Join an enjoyable walking tour of the park, and discover how they successfully transformed "Needle Park" ...
more >> of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Every Wednesday.
Poet’s House poet and author CAConrad will be performing his form of spiritual poetry. In addition ...
more >> to readings, performances, and workshops, he will be offering personalized soma(tic) poetry rituals that engage visitors in forms of mysticism, spirituality, and poetry. 12-5pm: Soma(tic) Poetry Rituals 6-8pm: Healing Rituals
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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This NYC native has taken her performance from the subway platform to premier stages across the country. ...
more >> Called “Simply Terrific” by the NY Post, Natalie Gelman tours across the country tirelessly. She writes honest, heartfelt songs responding to her surroundings, while revealing parts of her inner self to her audience.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The artist shows no signs of stopping having just released her fourth record, Nobody's Satellite (April ...
more >> 2017). Mike Greenblatt at The Aquarian Weekly says this, "When singer/songwriter Amy Fairchild released her impressive 2014 self-titled cd, it was so good that I fell in love with her immediately. Nobody's Satellite is even better. Twenty years in she's just reaching her near-brilliant stride."
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Featuring: The Destroyers, Christopher Bollen, Editor at Large Interview Magazine Bed-Stuy Is Burning, ...
more >> Brian Platzer, Writer and Teacher
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international ...
more >> 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.
In 1957, New York photojournalist Jerry Dantzic spent time with Billie Holiday during a weeklong run ...
more >> of performances at the Newark, NJ nightclub Sugar Hill. The resulting images offer a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the iconic singer with her family, friends and her pet Chihuahua, Pepi. Author Grayson Dantzic shares behind-the-scenes stories and images from his 17 year journey making his book, and passes along the lessons he learned along the way, and tips on how you can apply it to your own work. He will help to define some of the responsibilities of being an archivist, using his new book as a prime example of what can be accomplished with perseverance and belief in a specifically defined project.
Join this tour to learn more about the history, architecture, and sculpture of Columbia and the Morningside ...
more >> Heights campus. Whether you're an amateur New York City historian or visiting campus for the first time, you will leave the tour knowing more about our storied past. Given that the tour route is outdoors, please be aware that tours are occasionally suspended due to inclement weather.
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city ...
more >> life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, ...
more >> French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
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During the run of the exhibitions Eugen Gabritschevsky: Theater of the Imperceptible and Carlo Zinelli ...
more >> (1916–1974), the Bill Wurtzel trio will perform music that celebrates the creativity and expressiveness of the human mind.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan ...
more >> 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.
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Many people are challenged when trying to draw the human figure. This workshop offers everyone a chance ...
more >> to improve their skills through a wonderful outdoor figure drawing class. Meets each Wednesday afternoon from May 6 through October 28, 2017.
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn what you need to know before buying or selling an old book. In this class, you will examine an ...
more >> old book, look to see who else owns a copy, and review the sale records and current booksellers’ catalogs to learn about its value. Along the way attendees will learn about the tools and resources that the antiquarian community uses to value a book.
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, ...
more >> problem-solving, and strategic planning – plus it’s fun. For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
3:30 pm
free, no reservation required
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Acadia National Park is a jewel of New England, and a playground for photographers. Despite being one ...
more >> of America’s smallest national parks, it offers inspiring diversity of subjects and scenery. Join Susan Magnano, travel photographer and cofounder of PhoTour Adventures, and Chris Nicholson, author of Photographing National Parks and partner at National Parks at Night, for a visual tour of the Northeast’s only national park and the photo opportunities that lie within. The presentation will cover iconic locations as well as hidden gems, along with stories about photographing the park and tips for creating your best images while there. Learn about Acadia’s breathtaking coastline, beautiful mountains, picturesque stone bridges, and pristine lakes and ponds, along with Mt. Desert Island’s other scenic wonders such as fishing villages, lighthouses and lush gardens. They will also discuss how to best tour and photograph the park, whether traveling via its 27 miles of Park Loop Road, 57 miles of rustic carriage roads, 120 miles of hiking trails, or countless nautical miles of water. Topics will also include Acadia’s winter landscapes, its kaleidoscope of fall colors and how the park shines at night.
Bridging the Gap NYC is a performance-based outdoor cultural experience with a focus on healthy lifestyles. ...
more >> Various artists will be performing including Antaeuz and dancer/choroegrapher Anthony Rodriguez. He trained in the disciplines of flamenco, ballet, and modern dance and has provided choreography for Hot 97’s “Summer Jam” concert series, as well as for performers such as Marc Anthony, Tito Puente, Don Omar, Beenie Man, “Little” Louie Vega, Cyndi Lauper, and many more.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Flint Eastwood will open the final show with a powerful indie-pop sound filled with urban percussion ...
more >> and orchestral instrumentation, followed by quirky veteran rockers OK GO (Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka, Andy Ross). On their most recent EP, the band worked with longtime producer and friend Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Weezer, MGMT), while also enlisting a new collaborator Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix, Foster the People) to create their most comfortable and far-reaching songs yet.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Jessica Delfino of Unicorn Music Studio will lead a folk sing-a-long. Bring along your voice and enthusiasm.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:15 pm
free, no reservation required
"There is an old saying among art historians, "You only know what you see", often juxtaposed by its antithesis ...
more >> "You only see what you know." Apart from the question whether women see different things or certain things differently than men - the first thesis demands that one gets involved with an artwork's shape, its structure, its composition, its entire appearance, only by doing so can it be understood, can the artist's intentions be truly comprehended. The necessity for this is obvious, for if an object's appearance is seen merely as a concealment of its true entity, the denial of the inner correlation between the two results in the refusal of understanding the work. This tells us more about the viewer than about the artwork itself: it is an attitude towards the work, indeed an irrational one that stems from being afraid of thinking." - Dr. Ullrich Hartung
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Accordionists from around the world will be performing in different pars of the park, representing a ...
more >> vast spectrum of musical genres.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Get an insider's look at the unique design elements of the park and the notable architecture in the neighborhood ...
more >> with Patrick Hazari, Director of Design and Construction. Learn about the behind-the-scenes work that led to the development of the park and its impact locally and worldwide
In today’s constantly connected world, bringing some calm to a crowded mind can be difficult. Meditating ...
more >> for just a few minutes a day can make you happier, healthier, and reduce the stress of daily life. This simple, convenient approach is rooted in history, based in science and comes with some serious benefits. Experience the many benefits of meditation firsthand. In this class, you will: Be taught the basics of meditation and how to start a daily practice Learn more about the effects of meditation on the mind and body Understand how meditation can reduce stress at work and beyond Come meditate and munch on healthy salads provided by Sweetgreen Wednesdays, June 14-August 30, 2017.
Formed as a quartet in Chicago in 1998 before relocating to Los Angeles, OK GO (Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, ...
more >> Dan Konopka, Andy Ross) have spent their career in a steady state of transformation. On their most recent EP, the band worked with longtime producer and friend Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Weezer, MGMT), while also enlisting a new collaborator in veteran Tony Hoffer, (Beck, Phoenix, Foster the People) to create their most comfortable and far-reaching songs yet.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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In this interactive session, Renee Lee Rosenberg demystifies the top myths about aging and job search. ...
more >> Learn strategies to help any job seeker over 50 conduct a more effective and fulfilling job search. Renee Lee Rosenberg is the author of Achieving the Good Life After 50 and is a certified career counselor.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Open space, fresh sea air, and the floral scent of the gardens will help you stretch away the stress ...
more >> of the workday and allow you to let go of the hectic buzz of city life. Whether you’re still learning Child’s Pose or have mastered the Twisted Half Moon, our expert yoga instructor will guide you through a routine that works for you. Please bring your own mat.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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The critically acclaimed DJ and purveyor of Soul Clap—the all-night party sessions set to soul records—Jonathan ...
more >> Toubin has set a standard for getting parties started. Considered by Vice Magazine as “the only Dj we actually like, and by Rolling Stone as “the most liked man in the soul music scene,” Toubin is one of the only DJs to have his compilations on legendary Norton Records. He was named 2015’s “Best DJ” in the 60th anniversary Village Voice “Best of NYC” issue. Jonathan Toubin has influenced today’s DJs, and has incited parties everywhere by cutting together raw, wild, and uncommon original tracks by unsung soul artists of yesterday.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Shake off the stress of work and join others for some friendly competition at drop-in volleyball. Esplanade ...
more >> Plaza hosts an after-work volleyball game for adults. They will provide the scorekeeper and the ball, and will instruct newcomers in the basics of the game. This good-natured game has been going for over a decade, and although many people have been attending year after year, players of all experience levels are welcome. Coming by after work is a great way to relax and make new friends.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Join a screening of an exciting new webseries about the lives of immigrant New Yorkers. Three Trembling ...
more >> Cities is a new series about the immigrants who make New york City's heart tremble with hope, written and directed by Arthur Vincie.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
This is part of a series of free fitness classes on eight consecutive Wednesdays this summer. The classes ...
more >> are taught by instructors from local neighborhood businesses.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Getting fit in New York City has never been better! This exercise series will take place every Tuesday ...
more >> and Wednesday all summer long. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 6-Spetember 26.
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Please ...
more >> wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring your own mat. Wednesdays from June through September.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
For Tejal Yoga, the practice, traditions, and teachings stem from a greater source within, a source that ...
more >> taps into her culture, heritage, and roots. Tejal Yoga began in 2013, after Tejal completed her first vinyasa yoga teacher training at The Yoga Room in Astoria, NY. Her love of teaching and passion for the practice led her to India for a traditional hatha yoga training in 2014. Tejal Yoga offers radiant yoga in a warm environment with a clear voice, helping you to feel acknowledged and aligned.
6:30 pm
$10 suggested donation...
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Disco Unlimited will transport you to a time when Saturday nights meant white suits, platform shoes and ...
more >> music that compels you to dance.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Co-curated by artist Eric Bell, Exhibition as Image: Art Through the Camera’s Eye presents art documented ...
more >> by artists. These photographic, filmed and sculptural records of exhibitions and artworks counter the conventional high-key documentation that proliferates online today, the result of which is often the flattening of exhibitions into images. Including works by Judith Barry, Eric Bell & Eric Sidner, Dave Carbone & Bernhard Schreiner, Stephan Dillemuth, Hollis Frampton, Anna-Mie van Kerckhoven, Mark Leckey, and Nora Schultz.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Forty years ago, two women's movements drew a line in the sand between liberals and conservatives. The ...
more >> legacy of that rift is still evident today in American politics and social policies.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Build power and increase speed and leg strength. This class increases muscular endurance and stamina ...
more >> for competitive sports events and uses power agility training to transform muscle fiber and produce a lean, athletic shape. Wednesdays at 7 pm, June 21 - August 16
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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It's all for one and one for all as D'Artagnan and the Musketeers fight to protect the ones they love ...
more >> from the revolting exploits of Cardinal Richelieu. A story of double crossings, kidnappings, and carefully-guarded secrets, complete with lavish fights and sweeping romance, The Three Musketeers reminds us that through strength, courage and unity, you can always defend what you believe in. Directed by Jenny Bennett, Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Fight Director: Manny Brown. July 7-30, 2017, Tuesdays through Sundays.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Under the loving but firm guidance of an old fan turned director and cultural diplomat, and to the surprise ...
more >> of a whole world, the Slovenian cult band Laibach becomes the first rock group ever to perform in the state of North Korea. Confronting strict ideology and cultural differences, the band struggles to get their songs through the needle’s eye of censorship before they can be unleashed on an audience never before exposed to alternative rock music. Meanwhile, propaganda loudspeakers are being set up at the border between the two Koreas and a countdown to war is announced. The hills are alive….with the sounds of music. 7:00 PM Pre-Show Performance 8:00 PM Film Begins In the event of rain, show will be rescheduled.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The theater will transform into the most enchanted forest in all of theater in Shakespeare’s beloved ...
more >> comedy. When the merry sprite Puck meddles with a magical love potion, young lovers lost in the woods mysteriously find themselves infatuated with the wrong person in this hilarious, fairytale fantasia that proves the course of true love never did run smooth. Lear deBessonet, founder of The Public Theater’s groundbreaking Public Works program and Resident Director, brings her electric theatrical vision to the classic romance about the supernatural nature of love. July 11-15; July 17-22; July 24-29; July 31-August 6; August 8-13.
8:00 pm
Free tickets required
Featuring: Jeff Cerulli (Hungry, Bravo, Huffington Post) Brendan Fitzgibbons (Comedy Central) Joe Larson ...
more >> (Sirius Radio, Gotham Comedy Live) Luke Thayer (Bob & Tom Show) Selena Coppock (New Rules for Blondes)
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Stars: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker. When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the ...
more >> world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors. 116 min. Free Popcorn. Beverages and snacks available for purchase. Movie begins at dusk (around 8:30pm).
8:15 pm
free, no reservation required
Stars: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn. The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight ...
more >> bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations. 94 min.
8:15 pm
free, no reservation required
Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). ...
more >> The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
9:00 pm
free, no reservation required