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30 free events take place on Wednesday, June 17 in New York City.
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30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, June 17, 2015

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Wednesday Meditation


Join neighbors from the Integral Yoga Institute, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, and two surprise guests, for weekly guided meditations. Rise above the city streets and start your day focused, centered, and connected with nature. Beginners welcome.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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8:30 am
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Workshop | Google Series Workshop: Google Drive/Docs


Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.
   Midtown,
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10:30 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, with its very special Hot and Cool gardens; each flower-filled and colorful throughout the season. All art materials are provided. Participants can practice already known techniques or try new ones using water colors, pastels, colored pencils, and other media. An artist/educator will offer ideas,instruction and critiques regarding technique.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
   East Harlem,
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Soul Jazz: That Shuffle


Arrangements and compositions written by John Feliciano, performed by bad m*er f*ers, and him. For example, Connell Thompson, Michael Gordon, Frank Schaub, Alex Mackinnon, Sharina Louise, Dana Malseptic, Davy Levitan, John Lander, Faron Tillson.
   Theater District, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Reading | Real Characters


Andy Ross and his crew of NY's funniest and best storytellers bring it uptown to a special performance sure to make you lol. This monthly storytelling/reading series combines some of New York’s best storytellers, humor writers, memoirists, and character performers. Some of it’s true; some of it feels more than true; and, most of it is funny. Past performers have appeared on The Moth, This American Life, 30 Rock, and Saturday Night Live. Past writers have contributed to The New Yorker, The Onion, The Simpsons, and The Colbert Report.
   Midtown,
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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 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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Midday Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   Midtown East,
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy free live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   Lincoln Square,
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure al Fresco


Many people are challenged when trying to draw the human figure. This workshop offers everyone a chance to improve their skills through a wonderful outdoor figure drawing class. Each week a different model will strike both short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will be on hand to offer suggestions and give critiques throughout the class. All drawing materials are supplied.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Old Books, Rare Books: Learning About the Value of Your Books


Learn what you need to know before buying or selling an old book. In this class, you will examine an old book, look to see who else owns a copy, and review the sale records and current booksellers’ catalogs to learn about its value. Along the way attendees will learn about the tools and resources that the antiquarian community uses to value a book.
   Midtown,
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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3:30 pm
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Concert | Himalayan Happy Hour: Spiral Music


A free concert with artists specializing in music from the Himalayas and South Asia. Featuring Max ZT (hammered dulcimer) and Moto Fukushima (bass).
   Midtown, New York, NY
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Open space, fresh sea air, and the floral scent of the gardens will help you stretch away the stress of the workday and allow you to let go of the hectic buzz of city life. Whether you’re still learning Child’s Pose or have mastered the Twisted Half Moon, instructor Mary Ryan Barnes, who has been teaching Yoga for over twenty five years, will guide you through a routine that works for you. Bring your own mat or borrow one from us.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


An after-work volleyball game for adults. The scorekeeper and the ball will be provided and will instruct newcomers in the basics of the game. This good-natured game has been going for over a decade, and although many people have been attending year after year, players of all experience levels are welcome. Coming by after work is a great way to relax and make new friends.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Dawn's Early Light: A Garden Photographer's Muse


With Stacy Bass, author of "Gardens at First Light" and "In The Garden." In this illustrated lecture, an award-winning fine art photographer celebrates a spectacular selection of private gardens in subtle and enchanting ways - all shot at the break of day.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Evening Yoga


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga with instructor Hollis Lewis in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Facebook Basics


Learn about the online social network Facebook.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Lolë/FITiST Meetup


Lolë and FITiST bring you a summer of movement and well-being. A wide range of classes are offered, but space is limited to 75 people per class.
   New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | Mushrooms for People and Planet: Ancient Allies for Modern Maladies


Paul Stamets, legendary author, mycologist, medical researcher and entrepreneur, gives an informative lecture on mushrooms that aims to deepen the understanding of and respect for organisms that exist literally under every footstep we take. His presentation covers a range of mushroom species and new research showing how mushrooms can help the health of people and planet. An introduction is offered by acclaimed mycologist Gary Lincoff who will comment on the speculative nature of mushroom research.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Dance Performance | River Dance Festival


This inaugural celebration of Modern Dance will feature New York’s favorite dance companies appearing on one stage - don't miss these renowned dance companies in motion: Paul Taylor Dance Company Parsons Dance Ballet Hispanico
   New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Roberta Newman and Alice Nakhimovsky discuss their book Dear Mendl, Dear Reyzl


At the turn of the 20th century, Jewish families scattered by migration could stay in touch only through letters. But many were unaccustomed to communicating their thoughts in writing. Enter the brivnshtelers, Yiddish-language books of model letters for business, family and even romantic matters. Actors bring these letters to life and Roberta Newman and Alice Nakhimovsky explain their popularity and significance.
   Lower East Side, New York, NY
6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Charles Kaiser reads from his book The Cost of Courage


Kaiser narrates the story of one family's triumph and the French Resistance in Nazi-occupied France.
   Upper West Side,
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Mass Hysteria: The Truth Behind the Fiction


Authors Megan Abbott (The Fever) and Katherine Howe (Conversion) talk about the true story that inspired both of their novels: an inexplicable outbreak that affected a small group of teen girls, and the resulting deluge of media coverage. Moderated by Mental Floss managing editor and author Jen Doll (Save the Date).
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Opera | The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital: Favorite Arias and Duets


An enchanting evening of favorite opera arias and duets featuring Metropolitan Opera stars. Janai Brugger is a soprano hailing from Chicago, Illinois. She made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2012 as Liù in Turandot and also starred as Helena in The Enchanted Island. Nathan Gunn is a baritone hailing from South Bend, Indiana. He has sung in more than 100 Metropolitan Opera performances consisting of 14 roles, including the title role of Billy Budd, Danilo in The Merry Widow, Papageno in The Magic Flute, Raimbaud in Le Comte Ory, Clyde Griffiths in the world premiere of Picker’s An American Tragedy, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, and in the ensemble of Corigliano’s The Ghosts of Versailles (debut, 1995). Isabel Leonard is a New York based mezzo-soprano. She made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2007 as Stéphano in Roméo et Juliette. Other Met appearances include Dorabella in Così fan tutte, Miranda in The Tempest, Rosina, Blanche in Dialogues des Carmélites, and Zerlina in Don Giovanni. Dan Saunders is a pianist hailing from Perry, New York. His career highlights include performances in recital with singers including Jessye Norman, Kiri Te Kanawa, Kathleen Battle, Marilyn Horne, Tatiana Troyanos, Samuel Ramey, and Thomas Allen; and with instrumentalists including violinists Eugen Fodor and Tomoko Kato.
   New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Theater | United States of Banana, a Play That Explores the Post-9/11 American Psyche


Adapted for the stage by Juan Pablo Felix and based upon the book by Giannina Braschi, United States of Banana dramatizes the post-911 American psyche around the politics of empire and independence. Hamlet and Zarathustra join Giannina on a quest to liberate the Puerto Rican prisoner Segismundo from the dungeon of the Statue of Liberty, where he has been imprisoned by his father, the King of the United States of Banana, for more than 100 years for the crime of being born. The work depicts New York City as the Darwinist capital of the capitalist word and U.S.imperialism as doomed as a chicken with its head cut off. Latin American immigrants are granted American passports, Puerto Rico is declared the 51st state, and then comes the revolution.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
7:30 pm
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Concert | New York Philharmonic performs works by Barber, Bernstein, Copland, Gerhswin


Program: Barber The School for Scandal Overture Gershwin Lullaby for String Orchestra Bernstein West Side Story Suite for Violin and Orchestra Copland Appalachian Spring Anderson Fiddle-Faddle Rodgers The Carousel Waltz Sousa The Washington Post
   Central Park, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Screening | High Jinks: Short Films


The key to any successful hoax is that it’s got to seem real. Whether it’s teenage punks improvising prank calls as dirty old men, a young couple role‐playing at lustful jealousy, or a major publication elaborately conspiring with a professional sports team to fool the world, there has to be a shred of truth in what’s portrayed if anyone is going to believe it. These surprising short films are filled with wild schemes, bizarre characters, and scenarios too weird to be real . . . but they are. (Maybe.) THE FILMS: Applied Metacinema (Nieto); Spearhunter (Adam Roffman); Calls to Okies: The Park Grubbs Story (Ben Steinbauer and Bradley Beesley); Unhittable: Sidd Finch and the Tibetan Fastball (Peter Sillen); Everything and Everything and Everything (Alberto Roldán); Playground (Dan Bogoslavsky); Interior.Family. (Esteve Soler, Gerard Quinto and David Torras) 8PM: Live Music 8:30PM: Films begin
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 pm
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   Lower East Side, New York, NY
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9:00 pm
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