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30 free events take place on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in New York City.
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30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, July 16, 2023

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour
free events nyc American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (in-person and online)
free events nyc The School for Scandal: Classic Comedy in the Park
free events nyc Sunset Sounds on the Pier
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Workshop | Tai Chi Sunday


Silvana Pizzuti leads tai chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 am
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Park Walk | Nature Walk in the Park


Learn about the park’s wildlife by joining knowledgeable naturalists on guided nature walks along the park’s esplanade. The park is home to many plant and animal species including over 100 species of birds. Peek into some of our gardens to discover butterflies, dragonflies and other interesting insects. Get to know the native plants that thrive in unexpected places in and around the River’s edge. Each Nature Walk is unique and offers a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt-like experience.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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9:30 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations 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
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Brooklyn Waterfront Walk


Docents leads a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the park's's sustainable design, and how the park came to life. Wear comfortable shoes, as these tours traverse the beautiful park landscape.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
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10:30 am
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Tour | Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour


Join a professional guide on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the City's most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse, and the famous Flatiron Building. Rain or shine. Every Sunday at 11 am.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
11:00 am
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Festival | Bastille Day Celebration


New York City's largest celebration of France's national holiday! A welcoming neighborhood event for more than 20 years, this year, the Bastille Day street fair returns presenting live music performances, rose and bubbly parties, prize drawings, family activities, a special film screening, and more than 50 booths showcasing the best of French food and francophone culture.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
12:00 pm
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park


Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers - life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Talk | Sea Chanteys for Work at Sea


Captivating performances that explores the rich musical tradition of sea chanteys––songs used by old-time sailors to facilitate their work at sea. These catchy rhythms served as a unifying force during various tasks like hauling on lines and engaging in labor that required synchronized effort and heave-hos. Step aboard the 1885 tall ship, where the knowledgeable chantey singer and educator, Chris Koldewey, will guide participants to different parts of the vessel. Through interactive demonstrations, he will showcase how these songs were sung while working with halyards, at the capstan, winch, and more. Start times: 12pm, 1pm, 3pm
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Nature Reflection Walk and Journaling


Urban Park Rangers lead a meditative walk through the park. Make a nature journal while practicing being present through creative endeavors.    
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Wandering Through Centuries: A Three Session Course


This discussion will interrogate the notion of wandering through some of the most beautiful and intriguing works featuring a wanderer, flâneur, or stroller. Participants will look at works from the 17th century until today, from early wanderers on their Grand Tour, to arrive at those who aren’t initially seen as wanderers or have been prevented from wandering in the past: minorities, immigrants, etc. Close readings of excerpts and viewing of clips and images will help reflect on wandering and the various tropes and themes (illusion, joy, and the surreal). In the works of Rimbaud, Zadie Smith, Sophie Calle, Christophe Honoré, among others, participants will study the techniques used to understand how wandering showcases self-discovery, artistic practice, social commentary, and/or existential quest. In this second part, the group will focus on visual arts. How are wandering and flâneurs represented? What do they say about the world today? In Sophie Calle's Suite Vénitienne, wandering is akin to an artistic practice. It serves as a contrast with the confinement of Sembene's main character in Black Girl. It helps young people from the African diaspora to talk in Cecile Emeke's artistic multiple parts documentary, Strolling and Flâner. Finally, wandering better expresses the emotional landscape of Christophe Honoré's characters in Love Songs. Film clips will be watched during class. Works being discussed: Sophie Calle, Suite Venitienne (1983) Ousmane Sembène, Black Girl (1966) Christophe Honoré, Love Songs (2008) Cecile Emeke, Strolling (2014-2016) Participants should plan to attend all three sessions (July 9, 16, and 23)
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:30 pm
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Discussion | In the Aisles: A Discussion of the German Dark Comedy (online)


Thomas Stuber’s darkly comic romance In the Aisles stars Franz Rogowski and Sandra Hüller as two employees drawn together. The film takes place in a gargantuan supermarket, with a keen eye for the absurdity of the daily grind, in all its quotidian drudgery. Initially hinting at a kind of suburban meet-cute, the film’s flirtation with convention is a large part of its considerable charm, unafraid to lean into the best tropes of the genre, yet more than happy to suggest the erotic tension of a breakroom coffee machine. Hosted by Jim Kolmar, who programs for SXSW and Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival, and was a founding committee member of Festival Internacional de Cine Tulum. He has participated in numerous international festival juries, panels, and committees.  
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Book Discussion | American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer (in-person and online)


J. Robert Oppenheimer, known as the "father of the atomic bomb," worked with a team of physicists as part of the Manhattan Project, which created the world's first-ever nuclear weapon in 1945. Essential to the story of World War II and the Holocaust, Oppenheimer is the subject of Kai Bird's Pulitzer Prize-winning book on which Christopher Nolan based his forthcoming film Oppenheimer. Kai Bird is joined in conversation by Joseph Kanon to discuss the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, context of the Manhattan Project and the Cold War, and how Oppenheimer's legacy remains relevant today.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
3:00 pm
free

Jazz | Acoustic Jazz Music in the Garden


Cheryl Pyle and the Beyond Flute group will be performing acoustic jazz music.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Live Music in the Garden


A relaxing way to wind down your weekend.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Multicultural, Politically Relevant Choreography


The experimental Afro-Cuban movement ensemble Oyu Oro returns with CUBAILA, a full-length performance of enervating and multinational cross-cultural dance. Danys "La Mora" Perez, the company's Artistic Director, founding member and 2019 Doris Duke Fellow, brings decades of creative and personal experience to Oyu Oro's politically relevant choreography and staging. The NYC-based troupe's repertoire honors its company members' indigenous heritage by incorporating traditional music and dance styles and ethos from across Cuba and the Caribbean including rumba, salsa, chancletas and comparsa.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Jazz | Summer Blossoms: Poetry and Jazz


An afternoon of music and spoken word. Hear poetry inspired by the park by local poets and participants of Uptown Stories. A jazz quintet of piano, bass, drums, saxophone, and a vocalist will perform in celebration of summer.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Jazz | Bronx-Born Jazz Trumpeter


Bruce Harris Presents Pretty for the People: A Bronx-born-and-raised trumpeter lauded for his ability to draw on the beats and melodies of NYC.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Play | The School for Scandal: Classic Comedy in the Park


Richard Sheridan's The School for Scandal is a comedy about our love for gossip and its repercussions, a subject that is oh-so true even today. Set in the 1770's, expect fabulous costumes, make up, and a nimble cast.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
6:30 pm
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Screening | Ficciones: Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra (online thru Sep. 1)


Ficciones is an immersive concert film experience featuring Roberto Sierra's newly commissioned Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra, which presents a mixture of Sierra's Latin-influenced ideas and modern compositional techniques through the voice of electric violinist Tracy Silverman.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Sunset Sounds on the Pier


Vibrantly danceable live music accompanied by a spectacular sunset. Featuring Danaya Band's music steeped in the rhythms of Mali and Bambar
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:00 pm
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Concert | The Sounds of Colombian Salsa Choke


Celebrate Colombian Independence Day with the sounds of Colombian Salsa Choke with Cali Flow Latino. Originating in Tumaco on the Pacific coast of Colombia, the epicenter of Afro-Colombian culture and music, the popularity of the Salsa Choke genre exploded in Colombia with Cali Flow Latino's “Ras Tas Tas,” which became the unofficial anthem of the Colombian football team during the 2014 World Cup. This hit, along with others like “Bien Pegadito,” “El buchado,” and “La Tusa” have cemented Cali Flow Latino as masters of the Salsa Choke genre.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Puss in Boots (2011): Animated Feline Adventure


An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend, and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor, and regain the trust of his mother and town. Director: Chris Miller Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis 90 min.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:45 pm
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Play | Hamlet: A Riveting, Present-Day Take on Shakespeare


Director Kenny Leon commands the stage with a nine-week, tour-de-force production of the Bard’s masterpiece, a riveting, contemporary present-day take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of family and betrayal, as enduring as the stars above the park.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | High-Energy Tap Dancing


John Manzari's sets are high-energy experiences with tap dance as the focal point.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Dancing | Silent Disco


As anyone who works on Broadway can tell you, Sunday nights are sacred. Following an eight-show week, everybody from the stars to the stagehands need a place to blow off a little steam. Enter S.N.O.B. (Sunday Night on Broadway), a pop-up community dance party spinning house music and providing a safe space for the theater community. Hosted by a set of beloved local DJs, including DJ Duggz and DJ Ari Grooves, S.N.O.B.'s audience has expanded to welcome opera singers, symphonic musicians, ballet dancers, basically anyone who needs a place to go, transforming from the entertainer to the entertained... and now it's for you too.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Movie in a Park | In the Heights (2021): Dreaming Big in Upper Manhattan


A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace 143 min. Preceded at 7pm by a Latin dance class.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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Play | Malvolio: An Irreverent "Sequel" to Shakespeare's Twelfth Night -- Outdoors


It's wartime. A lowborn steward, Malvolio, has risen to the rank of general. He is determined to seek vengeance on a cast of characters who tormented him twenty years earlier. Malvolio encounters Volina, the daughter of Duke Orsino and Duchess Viola. Dismayed by the apathy of her fellow nobles, Volina tries to pass as male to join the war effort. When she falls in love with him, Malvolio is sure her ardent displays of unbridled passion and awkward love letters must be a trick. How do we get past each other's defenses? Can the right kind of love heal all wounds? Malvolio explores the difference between revenge and redemption. Written by Betty Shamieh.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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