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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 14, 2026?

38 free events take place on Tuesday, July 14 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 14 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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38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc The Catcher in the Rye 75th Birthday Celebration with Award-Winning Author (+ Free Books)
free events nyc Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum
free events nyc Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors
free events nyc Retro Music Duo Takes the Stage with Crowd Favorites
free events nyc Blues & Roots Music on the Hudson
free events nyc Ghostbusters II (1989): Supernatural Comedy Film with Star-Studded Cast on the Waterfront
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Workshop | Learn & Practice the Chinese Martial Art of 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. Classes are rain or shine. All levels are welcome, and no equipment is necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Cardio & Strength Workout (All Levels Welcome)


Instructor Natalie Hahn leads 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Golf & Baseball


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 1:00pm Golf-Live from The Open 7:00pm - 10:00pm MLB- All Star Game *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park: Strength, Clarity, & Inner Peace (All Levels Welcome)


Enjoy a morning yoga class led by Ruah Bhay, a sought-after yoga, meditation, and breathwork teacher at Equinox and Prema Yoga Brooklyn. With over 20 years of experience, Ruah leads classes, private sessions, and transformational international retreats rooted in self-discovery, resilience, and balance. Her classes blend dynamic movement, yoga philosophy, and mindfulness, drawing on foundational principles like Abhyasa (steady practice) and Vairagya (letting go). Known for her compassionate and empowering teaching style, Ruah helps students build strength, clarity, and inner peace, both on and off the mat. Bring your own mat (the park does not provide mats). Organizers also recommend bringing water and a towel. This yoga class is appropriate for all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Zumba Workout for All


Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Museums | An Architect of her own Legagcy: The Life of Marilyn Monroe


Experience a captivating cultural exhibit that presents a more complete story of one of history's most iconic figures. While Marilyn has often been portrayed in a certain light, this exhibit uncovers the untold aspects of her story. Beyond her famous image, Marilyn's private life reveals her as a reader, strategist, and businesswoman who dedicated herself to her craft, fought for better roles, established a production company, and took charge of her destiny. Upstairs, a carefully curated selection from her personal library features over 400 books spanning literature, poetry, psychology, philosophy, and more, highlighting the curious and introspective mind behind the legend.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers 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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Book Discussion | The Catcher in the Rye 75th Birthday Celebration with Award-Winning Author (+ Free Books)


This event celebrates the 75th anniversary of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. Host Megan Nolan will discuss this modern American classic with the author's son, Matt Salinger. If you arrive early, you can sign up and receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Megan Nolan is an Irish writer based in New York. Her debut novel, Acts of Desperation, was an international bestseller, the recipient of a Betty Trask Award, and nominated for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Her second, Ordinary Human Failings, was nominated for the George Orwell prize for Political Fiction, the Nero Prize, and the Women's Prize, among others. She is the 2025 Sewanee School of Letters John Grammer Fellow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Masterful" Musician & Composer


Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer, with musician Armen Donelian. “Those who still believe that jazz is a down-and-dirty genre of music must cast their ears toward Armen Donelian, who, with his original music and arrangements of the scores of others, brings a serene sense of dignity and elegance to every measure.”  - The Berkshire Eagle An eclectic musician of Armenian origin,  Armen Donelian has appeared internationally as a pianist, composer, and bandleader since 1975. His piano playing reveals a masterful command rooted in classical and jazz studies, clean articulation, a deft swinging touch, access to a broad dynamic spectrum, a virtuosic harmonic vocabulary, and a boundless source of creative ideas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | The First Wives Club (1996): Comedy with Star-Studded Cast


Reunited after the death of a mutual friend, three former college pals, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn & Diane Keaton, join forces to exact revenge on their two-timing exes. Director: Hugh Wilson Cast: Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Dan Hedaya, Bronson Pinchot, Marcia Gay Harden
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Group Discussion: Ken Burns' The American Revolution


In recognition of the 250th anniversary of 1776, the group will be exploring Ken Burns’ expansive, evenhanded documentary, The American Revolution. Watch on your own and come to discuss! Series available on pbs.org. At this session, the group will be discussing The American Revolution, Episodes 5 and 6.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Community Storytelling Experience: What Does America's 250th Birthday Mean to You?


This event is an opportunity to share your story and be a part of history! As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, you're invited to share your story and reflect on what America's 250th means to you. Patrons ages 18 and older are invited to drop in and record their own audio stories. All contributions will be considered for inclusion in this project to preserve history for future generations. Patrons do not need to bring anything to the session. Please note: For teens ages 13–17, please bring a parent or guardian to this on-site storytelling experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Creative Pop-Up in the Park


Collaborative open-air writing studio with StreetLab.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Enter the World of Macro Photography: Learn about Technique, Technology, & More


In this presentation, photographer Lester Lefkowitz will inform you of the basics of getting close, the terminology, and the relatively simple and inexpensive ways to get started with macro photography. There are an infinite number of small things all around us that make fascinating photographic subjects. The techniques necessary to make great images of diminutive subjects are somewhat different from those for conventional photography. Using scores of great photographs, you'll learn about close-up filters, extension tubes, and macro lenses; how camera types affect your technique and results; how to handle what becomes very limited depth-of-field; proper methods for the tricky aspects of close-up focusing; and even some suggestions as to what you might photograph (sure, lots of examples of bugs and flowers, too).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Good Fortune (2025): Comedy Film with Star-Studded Cast


An angel named Gabriel tries to help a man who is struggling to make ends meet in Los Angeles, by swapping his life with a super wealthy man, Jeff in order to show him that wealth won't solve all his problems. However, all doesn't go according to plan when the former actually loves the life. As punishment, Gabriel loses his wings and is sentenced to being a human, along with Jeff, who now lives without means as Arj had before. Director: Aziz Ansari Cast: Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, Keanu Reeves
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Collage Art Inspired by Painter/Sculptor Jasper Johns' American Flag Works


A USA250 crafting program exploring what the American flag means to you through painting and collage. Through art and collage, the group will create art inspired by Jasper Johns' renditions of the American flag and explore individual relationships to the flag. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Screening | FiFA World Cup Semi Finals Watch Party on the Pier - France vs. Spain 


Show up in your team colors and watch the World Cup in this dynamic, dramatic setting among the community. Multiple large screens will be set up throughout the Pier, with food, beverages, and merchandise available for purchase.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Museums | Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum


Explore the premier collections of modern and contemporary art in one of the world's most iconic architectural landmarks. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
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Party | Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors


Organizers bring a wider selection of board games to the Games Cart at this event, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more. Not sure what to play? The Games Hosts can help you find the perfect game and match up players!
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Workshop | CANCELLED!!! Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park


Welcome to Zumba with DeeKee in the park! Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers 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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5:30 pm
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Screening | 155th Birthday Celebration of Marcel Proust, one of the most influential novelists of the 20th century


The celebration will include screening of the documentary of Marcel Proust: A Writer's Life (1993) - a film about the life and work of Marcel Proust with emphasis on his struggle to realize the 3,000 page masterpiece Remembrance of Things Past (A la recherche du temps perdu). Includes archival film footage. Book discussion follows. Alongside figures such as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Franz Kafka, Proust shifted literature toward subjective experience. Proust's biggest innovation may actually be his treatment of memory--especially what he called "involuntary memory". In Remembrance of Things Past (known as well as In Search of Lost Time), time is not a simple chronological sequence, past and present constantly interact through memory. This approach influenced countless later writers. The documentary is directed by Sarah Mondale.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Interlude of Joy: Dynamic Solo Painting Exhibition 


This exhibition features new paintings by Helen Marden. The presentation introduces Marden’s largest works to date, including her first paintings in a triptych format, smaller circular paintings, and watercolors. Marden paints with acrylic, resin, and powdered pigment, working on canvas panels placed on the studio floor or exterior ground. She applies vivid hues with dynamic gestures in glossy, translucent pours and looping, gestural strands across multiple white panels. She paints other works on smaller round canvases, producing dense compositions with intensely saturated concentrations of color.  The exhibition in New York is titled after the poem “Interlude of Joy” by George Seferis, a Greek poet and the 1963 Nobel laureate in Literature. Its verses communicate the elation prompted by experiences of nature, while ending with the lament “I don’t understand people: / no matter how much they play with colours / they all remain pitch-black.” Marden is motivated by both nature and culture. Watercolor allows her to paint while traveling, and reflects the breadth of her influences, including recent time spent in Greece, India, and Morocco. Varied brushstrokes fill these works, merging and diverging in directional streams and interwoven tendrils of bright hues.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Art Critic Shares Her New Book, Museum in Transit: 10 Contemporary Artists in the NYC Subway (+ Signing)


A conversation with author Xhingyu Chen to celebrate the launch of her new book, Museum in Transit: 10 Contemporary Artists in the NYC Subway, a critical retrospective of the artists and stories behind the public art installations in our MTA system. She will be in conversation with Lester Burg, followed by a signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Drawing Class: Learn To Draw a City Fire Hydrant


Hosted by The Art Studio NY, instructors teach how to sketch, shade, and bring to life elements of architecture, horticulture, and landscape. All materials provided! Beginners and experienced artists welcome! This class: how to draw a fire hydrant.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment


The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writers Share Their Poetry


This event features award-winning poetry by established and emerging poets: J Brooke, Nicole Santalucia, Philip Schultz, and R.A. Villanueva.  J Brooke’s full-length poetry book, I Can Tell You the Version That Will Make You Take My Side, won the Editor’s Choice Prize at Driftwood Press and was a Finalist for Ashland Press’s 2025 Richard Snyder Poetry Prize. Brooke received two Pushcart nominations, a 2025 Best of The Net nomination, and was a Finalist for the 2025 Iowa Review Nonfiction Prize. Their work appears in Electric Lit, The Rumpus, Harvard Review and elsewhere. Nicole Santalucia is the author of Lesbian Dinosaurs / Dinosaur Lesbians), The Book of Dirt, Spoiled Meat, and Because I Did Not Die. She’s a recipient of the Charlotte Mew Chapbook Prize and the Edna St. Vincent Millay Poetry Prize. Philip Schultz is the author of nine poetry collections, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning Failure. The founder and director of The Writers Studio, he’s won a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Levinson and Lamont prizes, and is co-editor of The Pushcart Book of 21st Century Poetry and Prose. R.A. Villanueva is the author of two award-winning collections of poetry: A Holy Dread and Reliquaria. New work has been featured by the Academy of American Poets and National Public Radio—and his writing appears widely in international publications such as Poetry London and The Poetry Review.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Retro Music Duo Takes the Stage with Crowd Favorites


Equal parts nostalgia and celebration, Retro Baby transforms this performance into a joyful, crowd-powered sing-along. Featuring soaring and beloved hits from the '80s, '90s, & 2000s, the NYC duo delivers the soundtrack to the night you didn't know you needed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Blues & Roots Music on the Hudson


Musicians from around the region to perform at the park: Keith "The Captain" Gamble. Stay tuned for more information about this year's lineup of performers!
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | HIIT Workout on the Pier


NYC’s best trainers bring the energy with a HIIT workout that builds endurance and leaves you feeling energized. Please note that participants should bring their own water bottle to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Mat Pilates for Movement and Flexibility (Outdoors)


A strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement and flexibility. This class is perfect for all levels. Bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up


This event is 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.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Jazz | Sunset Music on the Pier


The Jazz Foundation of America presents an evening of live waterfront music featuring renowned bandleaders playing a variety of jazz and Latin styles. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Ghostbusters II (1989): Supernatural Comedy Film with Star-Studded Cast on the Waterfront


The beloved sequel that brings everyone's favorite paranormal investigators back to save the city from an ancient supernatural force. Director: Ivan Reitman Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts Bring a blanket, enjoy food and beverage vendors, and watch this family favorite under the stars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Screening | Offside (2006): Iranian Political Comedy-Drama


A group of women attempt to infiltrate a men-only football stadium during a World Cup qualifying game in Palme d'Or-winning director Jafar Panahi's sharply observed social comedy, which uses humor to expose the position of women in Iranian society. Director: Jafar Panahi Cast: Shima Mobarak-Shahi, Safar Samandar, Shayesteh Irani, Ayda Sadeqi, Golnaz Farmani, Mohsen Tanabandeh In Persian with English subtitles. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Play | Skakespeare's Othello: Tragedy of Betrayal


Shakespeare's searing tragedy of love, jealousy, power, and betrayal. Set in Venice and Cyprus, Othello follows the Moorish military commander Othello as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into suspecting his wife Desdemona of infidelity. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Carl Cofield.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos. From sunset to 30 minutes before park closure. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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