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63 free events take place on Wednesday, July 18 in New York City.
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63 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, July 18, 2018

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free events nyc Bach at Noon
free events nyc Figure Al Fresco Outdoor Drawing Class
free events nyc The Music of Argentine Legend Astor Piazzollla
free events nyc Tony Award-winning lyricist of Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof in conversation
free events nyc Kimya Dawson: Grammy-Winning, Platinum-Selling Singer-Songwriter
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Workshop | Boot Camp


The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises ... more >> 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.
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Fitness Boot Camp


Ready to work hard and sweat with NYC's newest skyline behind you?! Ruel Davis returns for a new season ... more >> of boot camp. This one-hour, intense class will challenge you, and keep you coming back for more. Every Wednesday from June 6-September 12, 2018.
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Sunrise Tai Chi


Start your day out right; come enjoy Sunrise Tai Chi classes with certified Tai Chi Instructor Robert ... more >> Martinez. These classes are suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Wednesdays, July 11-August 29, 2018.
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Morning Yoga


Get your yoga on in the park this summer and fall with Sacred Sounds Yoga. Breathe, move, and stretch. ... more >> Please bring your own yoga mat. Every Wednesday and Thursday from June 6-September 12, 2018.
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8:30 am
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Tour | 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations ... more >> for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


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.
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11:00 am
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Film | Man Wanted (1932): A female editor of a magazine falls in love with her male secretary


A married magazine editor falls in love with her engaged secretary. His fiancée threatens to tell her ... more >> husband, but it is discovered that he has been unfaithful to the editor. Directed by William Dieterle. With Kay Francis, David Manners, Una Merkel, Kenneth Thomson, Andy Devine. 63 min.
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11:15 am
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Concert | Outdoor Lunchtime Summer Concert: R&B and Trance


Concertgoers are encouraged to grab lunch and make their way to the park for an afternoon of lively music ... more >> from New York City’s underground talent and summer sunshine. Today: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Yaz Band (jazz quartet- classics, funk, R&B) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SisterMonk (rhythm centric, female-powered trance) In between performances, music lovers can stretch it out with free and gentle restorative yoga sessions by instructors from the West Side Y—a great way to relax during lunch. Wednesdays, July 11-August 29, 2018.
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The organ works of J.S. Bach (1685-1750) offered in 30-minute meditations. Bach at Noon concerts takes ... more >> place every Wednesday from May 30 to September 5, 2018.
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12:20 pm
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Author Reading | Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You


From Eugenia Bone, the critically acclaimed author of Mycophilia, comes an approachable, highly personal ... more >> look at our complex relationship with the microbial world.
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s ... more >> finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. In addition to playing the piano, Daryl Sherman was voted Best Jazz Vocalist by Hot House Magazine.
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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 ... 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.
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation


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.
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Dance Performance | Our Steps, Our Story: An Irish Dance Legacy


Jean Butler, Irish dancer and choreographer of Riverdance fame, leads a 10-day residency to initiate ... more >> the first Irish traditional set dance archive. In the form of a living discussion and performative workshop, the focus of this residency is to collect rich video documentation and oral histories that consider the lineage of master teachers and influencers of Irish dance starting in New York. The event takes place every weekday through July 27th. The event space is very limited. First come first served.
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1:00 pm
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Lesson | Create a Healthy Lifestyle through Meditation


Treat yourself to some special time to nourish your body, mind and spirit. Empower your life by learning ... more >> a simple meditation technique that can be used daily for greater peace, energy, and well-being. The group meets outside the library. Please bring a mat, a blanket, or a chair.
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2:00 pm
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Film | François Truffaut's Jules and Jim (1962): Classic French Cinema


Starring Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, and Henri Serre. Decades of a love triangle concerning two friends ... more >> and an impulsive woman. 105 min. First come, first seated.
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great ... more >> variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer. Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
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2:00 pm
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Lesson | Learn to play chess


Learn to play the most popular game ever: A game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are beginner ... more >> or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation in the Park


Treat yourself to some special time to nourish your body, mind and spirit. Empower your life by learning ... more >> a simple meditation technique that can be used daily for greater peace, energy, and well-being.
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Renowned Jazz Guitarist and His Trio


Bill Wurtzel, a renowned jazz guitarist, has performed worldwide with many jazz greats. His style in ... more >> his own words: "I love mainstream jazz and the American songbook. Albums I’ve played on range from gospel, mainstream and soul jazz to Christmas songs in Latin."
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco Outdoor Drawing Class


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike both long and ... more >> short poses for participants to draw. Artists/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Wednesdays, July 11-September 5, 2018.
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2:30 pm
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Performance | The Muse Brooklyn: A Contemporary Circus


This Brooklyn-based contemporary circus company brings their non-traditional circus shows in the form ... more >> of small-scale street performances that will delight audiences at the Crossroads of the World. With a different line up every week, you never know what you're going to see! Wednesdays, July 11-25, 2018.
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4:00 pm
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Author Reading | U-boat assault on America : why the US was unprepared for war in the Atlantic?


Ken Brown discusses his book, U-boat assault on America : why the US was unprepared for war in the Atlantic. ... more >> The "Second Happy Time" was the informal name given to the phase of the battle of the Atlantic when German U-boats attacked both merchant and U.S. naval vessels along America's east coast. With tankers burning and petrol rationing in New York City, the U.S. Navy seemed powerless to stop the deprivations of Hitler's marauding U-boats. In this book, Ken Brown seeks to explain how the United States responded to these deadly assaults and looks at the steps that the Navy Department took to train the men, harness the scientists, and make the organizational changes that were required to defeat the German threat.
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5:30 pm
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Tour | Wake and Unmoored: Curator's Tour


No Longer Empty’s Chief Curator Manon Slome leads a curatorial tour of artist Mel Chin's giant animatronic ... more >> sculpture, Wake, and mixed reality experience, Unmoored. Wednesdays, July 18, August 1 and 29, 2018.
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Grammy winning polka/rock/worldbeat band performs in a park


Two-time Grammy Award winning Brave Combo’s performances are eclectic and exuberant journeys to the ... more >> worlds of salsa, merengue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, blues, and more. The group's music has been heard in feature films and on television. Brave Combo’s foot-tapping music always sparks a party—the band played at David Byrne’s wedding reception and appeared on an episode of The Simpsons. Performers: Carl Finch, keyboard and accordion Danny O’Brien, brass Alan Emert Mansfield, drums Jeffrey Barnes, woodwinds Lyle Atkinson, bass.
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Screening | Oscar nominated documentary : Abacus: Small Enough to Jail (2016) followed by Q&A


The film centers on the Abacus Federal Savings Bank, a family-owned community bank situated in Manhattan's ... more >> Chinatown in New York City which, because it was deemed "small enough to jail" rather than "too big to fail", became the only financial institution to actually face criminal charges following the subprime mortgage crisis. Directed by Steve James. 88 min. Followed by Q&A with attorney and CUNY Professor Lawrence Fleischer.
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | 2 Art Shows: Modern Color / Stopping Time


Modern Color is work by Fred Herzog. Stopping Time is work by Eadweard Muybridge.
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6:00 pm
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Other | Chelsea Gallery Walk


31 galleries will participate by staying open late for a rare opportunity to see their exhibitions after-hours.
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Design Tour: Elevated Design


Get an insider's look at the unique design elements of the park and the notable architecture in the neighborhood ... more >> with Patrick Hazari. Learn about the behind-the-scenes work that led to the development of the park and its impact locally and worldwide. Every third Wednesday of the month from June 20-September 19, 2018.
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Evening Tai Chi


Julio Cortes is a movement teacher with over 30 years of martial and movement arts experience, specializing ... more >> in Taijiquan. Taijiquan, also known as Taichi ch’uan, or Taichi, is an internal movement art that includes all of the following: fighting, self-defense, weapons, mental development, meditation, health and healing. The last three are what it is best known for now. In this class students will develop greater body/mind awareness, strength, range of motion, coordination and balance while learning how to move gracefully. Specifically, we will practice a basic warm-up and learn the first set of a powerful and rare long form taught in Asia. Suitable for any age and body condition, this a great opportunity to learn one of the best regarded and most popular body/mind practices in the world. Wednesdays, July 18- October 17, 2018.
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6:00 pm
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Lesson | Human Rights for Job Seekers


Vanessa Ramos, the Managing Director of Education, Restorative Justice and Development provides an overview ... more >> of the Human Rights Commission and its jurisdiction, as well as the protections against discrimination in employment under our law. Learn about the protected classes, the penalties and remedies, and the complaint process.
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6:00 pm
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Book Club | John Fowles' The Magus


The Magus tells the story of Nicholas Urfe, a young British graduate who is teaching English on a small ... more >> Greek island. Urfe becomes embroiled in the psychological illusions of a master trickster, which become increasingly dark and serious. In 1999 The Magus was ranked on both lists of Modern Library 100 Best Novels. John Fowles (1926-2005) was an English novelist of international stature, critically positioned between modernism and postmodernism. After leaving Oxford University, Fowles taught English at a school on the Greek island of Spetses, a sojourn that inspired The Magus, an instant best-seller that was directly in tune with 1960s "hippy" anarchism and experimental philosophy. Fowles's books have been translated into many languages, and several have been adapted as films.
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Workshop | Summer Workout


Complimentary outdoor Pilates mat classes with BK Pilates. - Wear comfortable clothing that allows for ... more >> movement - Bring your own mat Wednesdays and Saturdays through August 29, 2018.
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice surrounded ... more >> by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the bod and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Wednesdays, July 11-September 5, 2018.
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Concert | The Music of Argentine Legend Astor Piazzollla


Trio led by renowned cellist Gjilberta Lucaj performs the music of Argentine legend Astor Piazzolla.
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6:00 pm
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Tour | Trump Tour


Within the midtown area one is able to get the full spectrum of the Trump story and his rise to power. ... more >> 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
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Shake off the stress of work and join others for some friendly competition at drop-in volleyball. This ... more >> is 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. A great opportunity to meet new friends!
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | It's Not Always Depression: a new psychological technique for moving towards emotional equilibrium


In It’s Not Always Depression, psychotherapist Hilary Jacobs Hendel provides readers with new tools ... more >> to identify feelings and inhibitions that prevent us from accessing our true selves. The concepts in the book help readers move toward a state where we are calm, curious, connected, compassionate, confident, courageous, and clear. Through compelling case studies of working the Change Triangle with her own patients, Hendel explains how to apply these principles in everyday life. Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW, will be joined in conversation by Diana Fosha, PhD, the innovator of AEDP and author of The Transforming Power of Affect: A Model for Accelerated Change.
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Noir Hamlet: Detective Little H


Will newly minted private dick Little H get the better of rival detective, discover the truth of his ... more >> father’s death, keep his mother from marrying the guy who may have aced him, and hold on to the love of his secretary? And what’s better for the City of Angels, justice or violent revenge? Written by John Minigan.
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Author Reading | Tinderbox: about the 1973 mass murder of gay men and women


Robert Fieseler sets the largely overlooked tragedy of the Up Stairs Lounge arson that killed 31 men ... more >> and woman in its rightful historical place. Relying on interviews with survivors and archives, Fieseler chronicles the fire itself and its equally traumatic aftermath—families too ashamed to claim their loved ones, a Catholic Church that refused proper burial rights, and a city that turned a blind eye to the survivors’ care. However, toxic prejudice did not stop an impassioned group of activists from rising up and speaking out. Tinderbox restores their honor and makes the convincing case for the important role they played in the struggle for gay rights. Robert Fieseler will discuss the book with Eric Marcus, creator and host of the award-winning Making Gay Historypodcast.
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | A Midsummer Night’s Soirée


In celebration of the 60th anniversary of artist Lee Ungno's arrival in Paris, enjoy the art exhibition ... more >> of the Korean-born French artist who combined the abstract tendencies of the Art Informel movement with traditional forms of Korean art. Artist and scholar Robert C. Morgan discusses Lee's work and the artist's influence on Asian contemporary art. Thisr a summer gathering with fellow art enthusiasts, followed by a reception with drinks on the 25th floor rooftop terrace!
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | HIIT Workout with lululemon


Take your workout to our waterfront! This exercise class returns for its 20th anniversary season, giving ... more >> you opportunities to get fit. Wednesdays, June 27-September 12, 2018.
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Yoga Class


Outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! These hour-long sessions are ... more >> bilingual and led by certified yoga teachers from Bread & Yoga. Mats will be provided for temporary use. Wednesdays, July 11-Auhust 29, 2018. Swindler Cove in Sherman Creek Manhattan Directions to this location Cost Free Event Organizer New York Restoration Project Contact Number 212-333-2552
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Three experimental short films by underground filmmaker Kenneth Anger


Kustom Kar Kommandos (1965). Originally planned as an eight-part thirty-minute work, this film portrays ... more >> the adolescent, Californian world of hot-rod and customized cars—a simultaneous longing for and attainment of an ideal. 4 min. Eaux d’ Artifice (1953). A woman clothed in 18th century costume quickly moves through a nighttime labyrinth of cascades, grottoes, and leaping fountains in an elaborate game of Hide and Seek in a ritual search for identity filmed in the Tivoli Gardens, Italy. 13 min. Scorpio Rising (1963). 23 min. An exploration of the myth of the American motorcyclist. Anger utilizes montage of image and sound to evoke counterculture iconography and its adulation of mass media heroes in four sections.
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Talk | Tony Award-winning lyricist of Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof in conversation


Explore Fiddler on the Roof's (Broadway) rich history through a conversation with Pulitzer Prize and ... more >> Tony Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick and Alisa Solomon, acclaimed author of Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof. The original Broadway production of the show (1964) was the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. The production was extraordinarily profitable and held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical for almost 10 years. It won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, score, book, direction and choreography. It spawned five Broadway revivals and a highly successful 1971 film adaptation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
$5

Workshop | Yoga Downtown


Yoga is back as a summer offering twice a week. Open for all ages. Bring your own mat or borrow one while ... more >> supplies last, first come first served.
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. ... more >> Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Every Wednesday from June 6-September 26, 2018.
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Practice yoga with a variety of certified local yoga instructors while overlooking the beautiful Hudson ... more >> River and basking in the glow of the setting sun. Arrive early. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water. Wednesdays, July 11-August 29, 2018.
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6:45 pm
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Movie in a Park | Black Mother (2018): Documentary from Jamaica -- Outdoors


Part film, part baptism, Black Mother brings us on a spiritual odyssey through Jamaica introduces us ... more >> to a succession of vividly rendered souls who call this island home. Their candid testimonies create a polyphonic symphony, set against a visual prayer of indelible portraiture. Immersed into the sacred, the profane, and everything in-between, Black Mother channels rebellion and reverence into a deeply personal ode informed by Jamaica’s turbulent history and the urgent present. Director: Khalik Allah 77 min. Pre-screening performance at 7PM, film begins at sundown.
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Conceivability: What I Learned Exploring the Frontiers of Fertility


Part memoir, part guide, Elizabeth Katkin's personal and deeply informative account of one woman’s ... more >> gripping journey through the global fertility industry in search of the solution to her own “unexplained infertility” exposes eye-opening information about the medical, financial, legal, scientific, emotional and ethical issues at stake.
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Poetry Reading | Fingerprints of a Hunger Strike: The Story of the Frisco Five


A reading with visiting poet Tony Robles, a Filipino-American San Francisco-based writer and activist ... more >> whose book Fingerprints of a Hunger Strike documents the story of the Frisco Five—the hunger strikers who in 2016 protested police killings in the city, and the dream of remaking his hometown into a haven for immigrants, elders, and the multiracial working-class.
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Play | Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare's Classic Tale of Two 'Star-Cross'd Lovers'


In fair Verona, the long-standing feud between families Montague and Capulet cause tragic results for ... more >> 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. July 17-22
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Movie in a Park | Sita Sings the Blues (2008): based on epic Indian tale of Ramayana (outdoors)


This animated film intersperses events from the Ramayana, light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion ... more >> of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets, musical interludes voiced with tracks by jazz singer Annette Hanshaw and scenes from the director's own life (Nina Paley). The ancient mythological and modern biographical plot are parallel tales, sharing numerous themes. Pack a picnic, bring a friend. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m.. The movie starts after sunset, at around 8:30 p.m.
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7:00 pm
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Book Club | The Forever Summer: Generational Confrontations


When a DNA test reveals long-buried secrets, three generations of women reunite on Cape Cod for the homecoming ... more >> of a lifetime in Jamie Brenner's novel.
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Author Reading | The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life


Author Joyce Lee Malcolm presents this vivid and timely re-examination of one of young America’s most ... more >> complicated figures: the war hero turned infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was an early American hero of the Revolutionary War (1775-83) who later became one of the most infamous traitors in U.S. history after he switched sides and fought for the British. At the outbreak of the war, Arnold participated in the capture of the British garrison of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. In 1776, he hindered a British invasion of New York at the Battle of Lake Champlain. The following year, he played a crucial role in bringing about the surrender of British General John Burgoyne’s (1722-92) army at Saratoga. Yet Arnold never received the recognition he thought he deserved. In 1779, he entered into secret negotiations with the British, agreeing to turn over the U.S. post at West Point in return for money and a command in the British army. The plot was discovered, but Arnold escaped to British lines. His name has since become synonymous with the word “traitor.”
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Author Reading | The Widower's Notebook: A Memoir of Grief


On a summer day in New York Jonathan Santlofer discovers his wife, Joy, gasping for breath on their living ... more >> room couch. After a frenzied 911 call, an ambulance race across Manhattan, and hours pacing in a hospital waiting room, a doctor finally delivers the fateful news. Consumed by grief, Jonathan desperately tries to pursue life as he always had—writing, social engagements, and working on his art—but finds it nearly impossible to admit his deep feelings of loss to anyone, not even his to beloved daughter, or to himself.
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Author Reading | Holocaust survivor Renée Feller reads from her book From Auschwitz to Zabar's: A True Tale of Terror and Celebration


You will cry then cheer as Renée Feller conquers the scars of multiple traumas and celebrates life. ... more >> Now in her ninth decade, Renée leads a layered life. Born in Czechoslovakia, she lost most of her family in the Holocaust and survived Auschwitz. Renée shares her search for wholeness through alternative therapies, a search which led her to become a Rubenfeld synergist and an ordained rabbi.
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Kimya Dawson: Grammy-Winning, Platinum-Selling Singer-Songwriter


Kimya Dawson’s playful vocals paired with her eclectic musical compositions will capture your heart. ... more >> She’s a Grammy winning, platinum selling singer songwriter most widely known for her work on the Juno soundtrack. She has been featured in Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times which described her as “a veteran of the scrappy anti-folk circuit, with stream of consciousness songs that balance the caustic and the childlike.”
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7:00 pm
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Film | Steven Spielberg's The Post (2017): Political Thriller with Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks


An American historical political thriller film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. It stars Meryl ... more >> Streep as Katharine Graham, the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and Tom Hanks as Ben Bradlee, the executive editor of The Washington Post. 118 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Moana (2016): Disney Animated Blockbuster -- Outdoors


Stars: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred ... more >> by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. 107 min. Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker. You should arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Musical | Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare


Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform ... more >> 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
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Play | Sophocles's Antigone: Modern Re-Imagining of the Classic Greek Drama


Set in the city of Thebes in a dystopian future, the struggle for power, glory and the claim to the city ... more >> 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
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Movie in a Park | The Big Sick (2017): Young Love Hits Big Obstacle-- Outdoors


Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter. Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student ... more >> Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings. 120 min. Director: Michael Showalter
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