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6 free events take place on Wednesday, July 22 in New York City.

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6 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, July 22, 2020

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Park Walk | Governors Island is Now Open!

The park is now open daily for passive recreation activities from 10AM to 6PM on weekdays and 10AM to 7PM on weekends. Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor, offering breathtaking never-before-seen views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC. The landmark is a transformation of Governors Island from an abandoned former military base to what is envisioned to be a year-round destination for recreation, culture and innovation. See the information on safety protocol and ticket reservations at https://govisland.com/

Manhattan, New York, NY

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10:00 am
$3, ferry tickets...

Tour | Walking Tour at Major Midtown Square (in-person)

Join in for an enjoyable walking tour and learn about a successfully transformation of "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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11:00 am
free, RSVP required

Workshop | Getting a Job in the New Economy - Sustaining your efforts: Morale and persistence

Treat yourself well. The job market is in flux and requires patience. It isn't just you. By being prepared and by cutting ourselves some slack we can lower our stress and use our job campaigns to pursue what genuinely interest us. This will make it easier to feel flush with success and dismal with failure often in the same hour more easily. In this talk by career coach Win Sheffield, you will: Expose some of the underlying causes of anxiety and shadowy fears Explore how and where to get support to sustain you Develop strategies to adopt good habits and work more effectively Get back on track when things don't go as planned Recognize your value and take charge of your campaign

Manhattan, New York, NY

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2:45 pm
free, registration required

Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven, Chopin, Mendelssohn and More

Highly-acclaimed pianist Ian Hobson performs live. Program Mendelssohn Andante and Rondo capriccioso, Op. 14 Beethoven Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3 Chopin Scherzo in E Major, Op. 54 Schumann Papillons, Op. 2 Kreisler/Rachmaninoff Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow) Kreisler/Rachmaninoff Liebesfreud (Love's Joy) Pianist Ian Hobson has been heard with the Great Britain's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish National Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchester der Beethovenhalle, Moscow Chopin Orchestra, Israeli Sinfonietta, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra among many others.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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5:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Dance Performance | Highly-acclaimed Ballet Hispánico!

One of the leading America's dance companies Ballet Hispanico performs Homebound/Alaala. The work explores the intersection of Latino and Asian cultures through ideas including the spirit of communal unity (bayanihan), the resilience of women, overcoming hardship, and the quest for home. Followed by live Q&A sessions with Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispánico Eduardo Vilaro, choreographers and company dancers.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Virtual Garment District NYC History Tour

"Walk" the streets of the Garment District with your tour guide. Topics included: - Your guide's personal experiences in the fashion industry/district over the last half century: changes in fashion through the years; - Immigrants and the growth of the NYC apparel industry: factories and workers; visit into several factories over the years; - The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911: unions and gangsters; - How the Garment District of today relocated to its current location: Fashion Ave and The Fashion Walk of Fame; - A look into the future of the garment industry.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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7:00 pm
free, registration required

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Classical Music | "Virtuoso" Pianist Performs Works by Liszt & More

Regular Price: $50
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Jazz | Jazz Orchestras at a Major NYC Hall

Regular Price: $50
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Performance | Erotic Burlesque Show

Regular Price: $135
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