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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, June 27, 2016

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free events nyc Federal Reserve Bank Tour
free events nyc League of Professional Theatre Women: Oral History Project
free events nyc Interview by Bill Moyers
free events nyc Fred Kaplan, Pulitzer-winning reporter, discusses his book Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War
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Workshop | Outdoor Fitness Class


Join Nancy Bruning, certified fitness trainer and creator of the park's Green Gym Program. Learn how to put together jogging or brisk walking and stair climbing with a variety of exercises using park features such as benches and lamp posts to work every muscle group and provide bursts of cardio, plus strength training and healthful stretching. The workout can be modified to suit any/all levels of fitness, strength and flexibility.
   New York, NY
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7:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   Lower Manhattan,
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportuniti​es to sample tasty treats.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway. Tour takes place Mondays and Fridays.
   Lower Manhattan,
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York Tour. This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park. Tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Broadway Dance


Brooklyn resident James Martinelli’s Cardio Dance and Range of Movement workout offers improved strength and increased flexibility. Set to swinging show tunes, this class is appropriate for anyone who wants a safe, effective and fun workout. Sneakers are a must.
   Fulton Ferry District, New York, NY
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Falun Dafa Exercise Class


Practice meditation and slow moving excercise. Eliminate stress, enjoy peace of mind.
   Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Film | J. Blakeson's The 5th Wave (2016): science fiction thriller


Sixteen-year-old Cassie Sullivan is trying to survive a world devastated by the waves of an alien invasion, while trying to save her five-year-old brother Sam from a training camp that was created by the Others (the aliens).
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Castle Williams, the centerpiece of the system of fortifications designed to guard New York City just prior to the War of 1812, was long off-limits to the public. After an extensive rehabilitation project in 2011, the National Park Service opened the Castle to the general public for the first time in the fort's 200-year history. Tours of the Castle take visitors through all three levels and the roof run every hour on the half hour. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length and require a free ticket. Tickets are available one hour before each tour begins, and may be picked up inside the Castle. Visitors are advised that tours require climbing three flights of stairs. The Castle's upper floors are not handicap-accessible.
   Governors Island, New York, NY
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Beginner Language Class - Italian


Learn a new language in this standalone beginner classes.
   Midtown,
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11:45 am
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | Karen Firestone discusses her book Even the Odds: Sensible Risk-Taking in Business, Investing, and Life


Karen Firestone is President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Aureus Asset Management.
   Midtown,
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Piano in the Park


With: Jazz pianist and composer Larry Ham tours and records with many of today's top jazz artists, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. David Dupont of Cadence Jazz Magazine writes, "He glides over the keys, with every note articulated cleanly... his playing is masterful."
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Chinese Calligraphy Class


Learn it together! Please bring your own calligraphy pen.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 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. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   Lower Manhattan,
1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Photo Editing for Beginners Using PIXLR


Learn how to use PIXLR, an online photo editor, to improve the look of your photos. Please bring a flash drive or SD card with pictures to be edited. First come, first served
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Life Skills: Budgeting, Credit and Debt


This class introduces savings and budget concepts. Reviews banks and banking products, including debit and credit cards, how to reduce indebtedness. The class also introduces investment principles.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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1:15 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   Lower Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   Upper Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Film | Joshua Logan's Oscar Winner Picnic (1955): From the Stage


Starring: William Holden, Kim Novak, and Betty Field. Emotions are ignited amongst the complacent townsfolk when a handsome drifter arrives in a small Kansas community on the morning of the Labour Day picnic. 115 min.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | MS Excel: IF Statement


Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include using the IF Statement, formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.
   Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   Central Park, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   Lower Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Tour | The Welling Court Mural Project Tour


The Welling Court Mural Project has been a labor of love by many in support of street art and graffiti. Beginning with 40 murals the first year to over 130 in 2015, it is one of the best collections of street art and graffiti in the world. Spanning over 5 years of public work and over 130 murals, Welling Court is one of the best collections of contemporary street culture.
   Astoria,
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Adult Coloring


Coloring is a relaxing, stress-relieving way to balance life and work. Drop in and spend an hour with other adults, having fun and expressing your creativity. No experience necessary. You don’t even have to color within the lines. Choose your own coloring pages from a large collection of images printed from the internet. They provide markers, crayons or colored pencils. Every Monday.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Farewell to Manzanar by Houston, Jeanne Wakatsuki


Farewell to Manzanar is a memoir published in 1973 by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston.[1][2] The book describes the experiences of Jeanne Wakatsuki and her family before, during and following their imprisonment at the Manzanar concentration camp due to the United States government's internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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4:30 pm
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Workshop | For Writers: From the Page to the Stage with Lisa Kirchner


Learn how to transform your writing for oral presentations. Whether you've got a speech to give, a case to make or want to tell your stories to live audiences, this class will help you understand the differences between the written and spoken word. You'll come away with tips and tricks for making your story memorable. Lisa Kirchner is the author of the critically-acclaimed Hello American Lady Creature: What I Learned as a Woman in Qatar. She is a member of New York Writers Workshop and the Florida Literary Arts Commission. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Budget Travel, Salon.com.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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5:15 pm
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Author Reading | Former UN Ambassador Sichan Siv discusses his memoir Golden Bones


Siv's story is one of hope and the American Dream. Siv recounts his harrowing escape from Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. When he fled to America, he made his life in politics beginning as deputy assistant to George H.W. Bush and later being appointed as UN ambassador by George W. Bush.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   Lower Manhattan,
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Concert | Indie Folk: Indigo Girls / Lucy Wainwright Roche


Indigo Girls (Emily Saliers and Amy Ray) released their sixteenth studio album, One Lost Day, on June 2nd. Vast in its reach, but unified by the traveler’s sense of wonder, gratitude, and empathy, One Lost Day moves like a centrifuge, pulling the listener close to linger in the small moment, then casting out onto sonic currents.
   Bay Ridge, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Talk | League of Professional Theatre Women: Oral History Project


A conversation with prominent women in theatre, as part of the League’s ongoing series which chronicles and documents the contributions of significant women in theatre.
   Lincoln Square,
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Mah Jongg Social


Learn to play the American version (National Mah Jongg League standard) of the ancient Chinese game of tiles, with instruction by Linda Fisher. This game draws in a friendly crowd!
   Midtown,
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Film | Tim Burton's Oscar Winner Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007): Based on the Broadway Musical


Stars: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman. The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, AKA Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. 116 min.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
6:00 pm
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Workshop | How to Start a Business


Start the Self-Assessment Process Become a Consultant or Freelancer Buy an Existing Business or Franchise – Identifying and analyzing the right business Start Your Own – Begin the idea generation process with a “60-minute plan” Selected sub topics covered in this session: All participants will do a self-directed and Self-Assessment to properly identify skills, interests and aptitude. Will begin in class and complete before the next session With: Theodore Henderson is a 20-year veteran of the technology industry as well as an Amazon bestselling author, Certified Social Media Security Professional Powered by CompTIA, and a Certified Leadership Coach. He is the author of the Security eBook 30 Smart Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Criminals aimed at owners of Smartphones, Mobile Devices.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:15 pm
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Dance Lesson | Family Drumming: West African Drum and Dance


Join this dance class. All are welcome to learn the traditional dances unique to West Africa. You can also bring your own drum and follow the guidance of the professional drumming teachers. African dances are largely participatory, with spectators being part of the performance. Get fit while becoming more musical. Every Monday, June 6-August 31.
   Inwood, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Fred Kaplan, Pulitzer-winning reporter, discusses his book Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War


Fred Kaplan is the national-security columnist for Slate, the author of four other books, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning former reporter for The Boston Globe. This illustrated lecture probes the inner corridors of the National Security Agency, the beyond-top-secret cyber units in the Pentagon, the "information warfare" squads of the military services, and the national security debates in the White House, to tell this never-before-told story of the officers, policymakers, scientists, and spies who devised this new form of warfare and who have been planning—and (more often than people know) fighting—these wars for decades.
   Midtown,
6:30 pm
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Talk | Interview by Bill Moyers


Legendary panelist Bill Moyers interviews Schomburg Center Director Khalil Gibran Muhammad, who is about to begin a tenured position as Professor of History, Race, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
6:30 pm
Free

Concert | TriHarLenium 2016: A Sound Portrait of Harlem 1976-2006


An evening of music and reflection. A new work in progress that builds on a composition by world-renowned trombonist Craig S. Harris. The presentation, featuring Harris and The Nation of Imagination, honors the history and evolution of Harlem over decades. The evening will include the live music performance of “TriHarLenium” and a dialogue with composer/musician Craig S. Harris.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Barbara Cook reads from her book Then and Now


Speaking with her co-author Tom Santopietro, American theater icon Barbara Cook looks back on her magical and turbulent life from the golden age of the Broadway musical to the present day.
   Upper East Side, New York NY
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Emma Cline discusses her book The Girls


A lonely teenage girl, her last summer before boarding school, a louche gang of older girls in a local park. It's Northern California at the end of the '60s, and these girls are coming of age at the edge of unspeakable violence. Written in seductive, luminous prose, Emma Cline's debut captures the crossing between adolescence and adulthood, questioning what we're willing to do to belong, to be seen.
   Upper West Side,
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7:00 pm
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Tour | Ghosts on Broadway Tour


For some performers, the show must go on… even after death! The Ghosts on Broadway Tour, led by a veteran New York City talent agent, will introduce you to these notorious theater legends who appear after the lights go dim. You’ll hear about the Broadway impresario who haunts the theater that bears his name. His apparition shows up on opening nights to congratulate the cast or “pinch” the leading ladies’ bottom. Jazz age parties are heard almost nightly from his long abandoned apartment over his theater.
   Midtown,
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Staged Reading | New plays by emerging writers: Fruiting Bodies by Samantha Chanse


Lost in a fog-enveloped woods on a routine mushroom-hunting expedition gone awry, a family (or part of one) meets a mysterious young boy: limited visibility, the interfamilial politics of race and gender, and thought experiments pushed to extremes. Please only RSVP if you are certain you can attend.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Staged Reading | New plays by emerging writers: Joker by Yilong Liu


Set during the run-up to marriage equality in Hawaii, Joker explores love, loss and the power of our promises. Please only RSVP if you are certain you can attend.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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7:45 pm
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Film | Elia Kazan's Oscar Winner East of Eden (1955): Steinbeck's Novel


Stars: James Dean, Raymond Massey, Julie Harris. In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to estranged mother. 115 min. Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn to enjoy a classic Warner Brothers cartoon before the film. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Film begins at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
   Midtown,
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Midtown Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline. NOTE** THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway.
   Midtown East,
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Performance | Nicky Sunshine's 'Time to Shine Monday' Comedy/Variety Show


Actress/standup comic Nicky Sunshine ("Platanos and Collard Greens," Black Women In Comedy showcase at Tribeca PAC) brings an awesome lineup of performers to her ongoing weekly comedy/variety show. Every Monday.
   Theater District, New York, NY
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