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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 23, 2024?

36 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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36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Musical Pripetshik: Lyrics and Melodies of Traditional Yiddish Folksongs (online)
free events nyc Central Park Waterfalls Photowalk
free events nyc Imagining Greenwich Village in LEGO: The Making of a First-of-its-Kind Building Set (online)
free events nyc Works by Corelli, Handel, and J.S. Bach for Violin, Voice, Organ, and Oboe (in the Park)
free events nyc Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony
free events nyc A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare Comedy Outdoors
        

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Practice this traditional system of health and self-defense. Derived from the philosphy of Taoism, Tai Chi was designed to develop the optimum degree of harmony between body and mind, as well as between the individual and the natural order of the universe. Classes are led by teachers and students who train nearby at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Park Yoga


Bring your mat and water and enjoy one hour of yoga with New York City’s top instructors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Adult Zumba Outdoors


Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Discussion | Geopolitical Shifts in Asia: What They Mean for Pakistan and Regional Stability (online)


Economic disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and rapidly changing security dynamics are creating a palpable sense of global uncertainty. Asia in particular is experiencing significant shifts in power, economics, and strategic alliances driven by great power competition, transformational technology, extreme weather, and a host of other factors. South Asia's strategic location positions it at the epicenter of both the regional and global transformations underway. Pakistan, a critical player in the South Asia region, plays a pivotal role in regional security and stability. Against the backdrop of change, it is essential to understand how Pakistan's role, alliances, economic partnerships, and security policies are evolving. Pakistan's ability to navigate shifting regional and global dynamics will be crucial to its stability and prosperity. And the ways in which Pakistan adapts can in turn impact the region in an increasingly interconnected and competitive world. This webinar takes an in-depth look at the current trends in Asian geopolitics and their implications on Pakistan’s current and future trajectory. Our panel of experts will dissect what is happening in Asia, providing a comprehensive understanding of any potential implications for Pakistan's foreign policy, security, and economic prospects, as well as explore their significance for overall regional stability. The virtual discussion, moderated by Farwa Aamer, Director of South Asia Initiatives, ASPI, will feature Rorry Daniels, Managing Director, ASPI, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, fr. Federal Minister of Information and Media Development, Pakistan, and Kamran Yousaf, Journalist and Host of The Review on Express News.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Lunchtime Sounds


Liven up your lunch hour and soak up the fun this summer with eight weeks of world-class live music throughout June and July. Experience a wide range of global sounds and styles while enjoying your lunch in the sun. Discover new artists and genres with this unique lineup of free outdoor performances taking place in the heart of Manhattan's new west side. July 23: Luca Mundaca
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Russ Kassoff.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Kon Tiki (2012): historical drama


Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl suspects that the South Sea Islands were originally colonized by South Americans. In 1947 despite his fear of water and inability to swim, Heyerdahl decides to prove his theory. He and five companions set sail from Peru on a balsa-wood raft built from an ancient design. Their only modern equipment is a radio, and they must navigate using the stars and ocean currents. After three exhausting months at sea, they achieve their goal. Director: Joachim Ronning Cast: Pal Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Tobias Santelmann, Gustaf Skarsgard, Odd-Magnus Williamson, Jakob Oftebro, Agnes Kittelsen
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Club | Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley


Christopher Morley takes readers on a whimsical ride through the enchanting world of books. Meet Helen McGill, a spirited woman who finds herself swept up in a literary odyssey like no other. When the charismatic and bookish Roger Mifflin offers her the chance to escape her mundane existence, she embarks on a thrilling journey filled with laughter, friendship, and a celebration of the written word. As Parnassus, the mobile bookstore, roams through the countryside, hearts are touched, minds are opened, and love for literature blossoms. This captivating and witty tale is a testament to the transformative power of books and the boundless adventures they inspire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Lecture | Musical Pripetshik: Lyrics and Melodies of Traditional Yiddish Folksongs (online)


Most of the Yiddish songs we know today were created in the first half of the 20th century and distributed through commercial channels such as sheet music, concerts, radio broadcasts, records and CDs, theater stages, and more recently through songbooks produced in educational settings around the world. This discussion focuses on lesser-known songs - Eastern Yiddish musical folklore, which emerged over a period of approximately four hundred years preceding the formation of the "popular" repertoire. Although we lack transcriptions of melodies or lyrics from before the end of the 19th century, a comparative study of documentation collected from then until the middle of the 20th century reveals that older layers of this musical-poetic creativity had been preserved over long periods of time. Speaker Dr. Michael Lukin of the Jewish Music Research Centre (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) researches the traditional culture of Yiddish speakers from various perspectives: the ethnomusicological, the folkloristic, and the historical.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Book Club | Poetry Discussion Circle: Disability Poetics


Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. For Disability Pride Month we will explore poetry that celebrates the cultures, communities and unique experiences of people with disabilities living at the intersection of many different identities. Readings are selected from Poetry Magazine, Poetry Foundation, and poets.org.  Please note that contemporary poetry deals frankly with contemporary issues and all works discussed are artistic expressions selected for an adult audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Film | Madame Web (2024) with Dakota Johnson


Cassandra Webb is a New York City paramedic who starts to show signs of clairvoyance. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she must protect three young women from a mysterious adversary who wants them dead. Director: S. J. Clarkson Cast: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, Adam Scott Dakota Johnson is an American actress. The daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith, she made her film debut at age ten with a minor role in Crazy in Alabama (1999), directed by her then-stepfather Antonio Banderas, and also starring her mother. Johnson had her breakthrough playing the lead role of Anastasia Steele in the erotic Fifty Shades film series (2015-2018). In 2016, she received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination and was featured in a Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Waterfalls Photowalk


Tony Gale will be lead a beautiful walk through northern Central Park, exploring the landscape and learning how to photograph the waterfalls. Please arrive early to avoid losing the group, as they will be moving from the starting location. Gear will not be provided, but bringing a camera is optional. Come to learn or come to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Origami Outdoors


Learn the art of creative paper folding in the Japanese tradition. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Drop-In Chess - Outdoors


Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning -- plus it's fun. For ages 5 and up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Big City Folk -- Outdoors


See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work. Hosted by Cork-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Niall Connolly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Imagining Greenwich Village in LEGO: The Making of a First-of-its-Kind Building Set (online)


A conversation with Christopher J. Devine, the creative genius behind Village Preservation's first-of-its-kind new Greenwich Village Building Set made with genuine LEGO bricks. How does one design a building set to capture America's most legendary neighborhood? How do you recreate in miniature buildings and signage recognized throughout the world? How do you choose what to include and how to represent it, and turn that vision into a real life model ready for production and sale? Christopher is the man to show us the answer to all those questions. The creative director of Peacham, a creative agency dedicated to making history fun and cool he founded in 2023, Christopher was previously the Marketing Director at The Brooklyn Studio, an architecture firm committed to restoring and enhancing New York City's historic fabric. He also spent seven years working for Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, where he managed brand marketing and public relations for the North American markets. Now he's designing products and communications strategies that transform otherwise esoteric topics into exciting, relatable concerns. Christopher will walk through how the project came about, and the year-long process of designing the very much in-demand set. He'll give behind-the-scenes glimpses into how the bricks were sourced, design details on signage for Village Cigars and the Stonewall Inn were meticulously created, and how the histories behind the buildings included in the set were brought to life in the images and text that accompany it. Village Preservation Executive Director Andrew Berman will join Christopher to reveal how a project like this is realized, the hurdles it has to overcome, and the fun behind making it all work. Learn more about Peacham here.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


Instructor Melissa Ricci from Base Fitness leads a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment


One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park


With: Lynnell Edwards, Jessica Greenbaum, Ae Hee Lee, Aaron Poochigan
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Three Modern Voices


Edgar Oliver, Theodore Schroetter, and Ron Riddell. Edgar Oliver first started performing in New York City at the Pyramid Club in the mid-1980s. Oliver has written at least a dozen plays, including The Poetry Killers, The Ghost of Brooklyn, When She Had Blood Lust, The Master of Monstrosity; I Am A Coffin, My Green Hades, and Chop Off Your Ear.  These have often been produced at La MaMa, etc. Oliver has published two poetry collections: A Portrait of New York by a Wanderer There, Summer, and the novel The Man Who Loved Plants. His style has been characterized as 19th Century romantic. Theodore Schroetter is a Native New Yorker. At Berkeley in the 1960s he was considered the chief anti-Vietnam-War poet. Ron Riddell is a New Zealand poet, musician and writer with a deep commitment to ecology, on all possible levels: natural, social-temporal, philosophic and spiritual. He believes and works in the spirit of the transformative power of poetry and all creative human expression. His work has been translated into a dozen languages. Recently, his poems have featured in several large international anthologies, in Kenya, Bangladesh, Japan and Nepal. His latest book, a collection of poems entitled Awakening to Timelessness was published in 2024. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Stretch and strengthen the entire body while calming and centering the mind. Explore a full range of yoga poses, along with breathwork and meditation. Students of all levels are welcome. Classes are offered by Molly Ginty, a veteran instructor with two decades of experience teaching yoga in New York City. Bring your own yoga mat (or beach towel!) to enjoy the sights and sounds of an oasis in the city and a calming yoga session for fitness, flexibility, and stress release.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Excessively Obsessed: Find Your Passion, Build Your Business, Learn Your Limits, Love Your Life


Natasha Oakley's debut talks about everything it took to launch her first business – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. It’s a practical how-to business guide for the new world, where customer bases are built on Instagram and TikTok and all the glamour of #hustleculture is showcased online yet the many risks are kept largely hush-hush. Tash uses candid stories from her own journey to offer advice on executing a successful business, building it from nothing, and most important of all – how to take care of yourself and slow down when your career adrenaline is telling you to pick up the pace.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Harun Farocki: Forms of Intelligence


Author Nora M. Alter celebrates the publication of her new book on the artist Harun Farocki.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Flow Yoga in the Park


Unwind from your day with a flow yoga class with Coach Natalia. Improve your mobility with deep stretching, balancing postures, and breathwork in this vinyasa style yoga class led by Tone House coaches and open to all ability levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Meetup


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. Ages Adult 18+
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


Instructor Melissa Ricci from Base Fitness leads a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy.
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6:30 pm
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Classical Music | Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony


Program: Huang Ruo City of Floating Sounds (North American premiere) Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 6 ("Pastoral") The Festival Orchestra, which pairs a premiere with a timeless classic, connected through themes of nature. The North American premiere of Huang Ruo's City of Floating Sounds invites you to connect with your surroundings and each other, beginning even before you enter the hall! Guided by a mobile app, make your way through the city towards Lincoln Center, listening to fragments of the meditative new work. The sound expands as you approach with other audience members, culminating with a live performance of the full piece by the Festival Orchestra inside the hall, conducted by Music Director Jonathon Heyward. For the second half, bask in Beethoven's "Pastoral" Symphony, inspired by his love of nature and walks in the country.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
$5

Classical Music | Works by Corelli, Handel, and J.S. Bach for Violin, Voice, Organ, and Oboe (in the Park)


Handel & Haydn Society (Jonathan Cohen, Artistic Director; Aisslinn Nosky, Director, Violin; Joelle Harvey, Soprano; Ian Watson, Organ; Debra Nagy, Oboe) Program Corelli (1653-1713), Concerto grosso in D major, Op. 6 No. 1 Handel (1685-1759), From Guilio Cesare - Piangero la sorte mia Handel (1685-1759), From Semele - Endless Pleasure Handel (1685-1759), Organ Concerto in F Major, HWV 295 J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R Handel (1685-1759), Silete venti, HWV 242, Symphonia & Recit: Silete venti
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Book Discussion | American Thunder: U.S. Army Tank Design, Development, and Doctrine in World War II (online)


Author Richard Anderson tells the story of how the United States developed its armored force, turning it into a war-winning weapon in World War II that powered American ground forces and supplied armies around the world, including the British and Soviets. Anderson’s book is deeper and more thorough a chronicle of American tanks in World War II than has ever been done. This book is colorful, vivid, and thought-provokingly insightful on how the U.S. produced a tank force capable of conducting its own battlefield efforts and sustaining key allies around the world. This will be the go-to volume on American tanks for years to come.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Discussion | Tall Timber: Height & Hybrids (in-person and online)


How do we increase and optimize the uses of Mass Timber in the building industry? One approach is taller buildings, another is many, many mid-rise structures. Optimizing the amount of wood incorporated in new buildings – while following the best practices of managed forestry and whole-life-cycle analysis – reduces the impact of the high “carbon cost” of the embodied carbon in the energy-intensive standard building materials, steel and concrete, in new construction. Yet concrete and steel have their own virtues in high-rise construction. A panel of experts will cap our lecture series The Short History and Promising Future of Tall Mass Timber Buildings with a discussion of Height & Hybrids. Speakers include structural engineers and Mass Timber specialists Benton Johnson of SOM, Alejandro Fernandez of Thornton Tomasetti, and Eric Karsh of EQUILIBRIUM who will be engaged in discussion with Daniel Safarik, Director of Research at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and co-author of the recent CTBUH Technical Guides on Tall Timber. This will be a review of a decade of research on timber towers and a discussion of promising new directions and territories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Play | A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare Comedy Outdoors


The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream starring comedian Russell Peters. This production of A Midsummer Night's Dream transports audiences to the height of the Harlem Renaissance, where four young lovers, a troupe of rude mechanicals and mischievous fairies find themselves entangled in a web of romantic chaos within a mystical forest. Having sold-out arenas around the world, including MSG and Barclays Center, this performance will mark Peters' stage and Shakespearean debut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Talk | Stargazing in the Park


A walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association to see rare celestial sights. No experience is necessary and telescopes will be provided between sunset and park closure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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