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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 17, 2022?

42 free events take place on Friday, June 17 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 June 17 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 June . 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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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, June 17, 2022

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free events nyc One Hundred Years of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. Exhibition Tour (online)
free events nyc Inque: Literary Magazine Reading with Joyce Carol Oates and Others
free events nyc Dancing and Music Inspired by the 1930s and 1940s
free events nyc Shakespeare's Cymbeline: Classic Drama in the Park
free events nyc Radio 477!: Ukraine's First Jazz Musical
free events nyc The New York Philharmonic: Wagner and More
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Workshop | Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Conference | The Louis Armstrong International Continuum (online)


The seven-day series highlights Satchmo's extraordinary collaborations with jazz greats and world leaders during times of global crisis. Participants Include Sonny Rollins, Robert G. O'Meally, Gary Giddins, Angela Davis, Aidan Levy, Robin D. G. Kelley, Terri Lyne Carrington, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Theo Croker. Concerts by Nnenna Freelon and Quiana Lynell.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museums | Historic 1885 Ship, Indoor Galleries and Outdoor Exhibition


Located in the heart of the historic Manhattan district, the museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967, it includes an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts, a maritime reference library, galleries, working 19th-century print shop, and a fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of "Where New York Begins." Wavertree is a historic iron-hulled sailing ship built in 1885, now the largest wrought iron sailing vessel afloat. Guests will visit the open-air portions of the ship. Access to the main deck and quarter deck. Learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel, from the captain to the ship's officers, cooks, and crew. Then visit the cargo hold and stand atop the viewing platform and enjoy the view as you look out across New York Harbor and the Brooklyn Bridge. In addition, view an outdoor exhibition on the Pier. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Discussion | Discovering Your Jewish Ancetors in France (online)


The French Revolution created a rupture in all aspects of life in France, including its recordkeeping practices.  In this talk, Anne Morddel, a certified genealogist specializing in French genealogy, will explain how you can discover your Jewish ancestors in France in both pre-Revolutionary legal and religious records and post-Revolutionary civil records. Providing additional context, Ms. Mordell will outline the history of Jewish settlement in France from the Jewish expulsion of 1394 to the expansion of France’s boundaries during the Revolution, focusing on the Southwest, Alsace-Lorraine, and the communities around Avignon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for 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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Discussion | Radical Accessibility: Making Media Art Collections Truly Accessible (online)


A roundtable discussion on relevant histories, practices, and standards for audiovisual accessibility in moving image art distribution. The panel will include distributor Ben Cook of LUX (London, UK), writer Louise Hickman, artist Darrin Martin, and Mara Mills (NYU CDS).
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | One Hundred Years of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. Exhibition Tour (online)


A docent guides you on an up-close virtual exploration and discussion of one of the many treasures in the Morgan's collection. Topic: Portraits if J. Pierpont Morgan
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Piano in the Park


New York City’s finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Dear Evan Hansen (2021): Adaptation of Tony and Grammy Award-winning Musical


Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about a young man's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg. Runtime: 2 hours, 17 minutes. Rating PG-13
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Festival | Harlem Bazaar


A monthly series in the heart of Uptown NYC. It brings artists, merchants, creators, inventors, designers, and visionaries together in one space where they can share the goodness with the thriving community and anyone from the greater New York area that wants to soak in the cool. Expect the most banging flavors, the hottest merchandise, incredibly crafted items, dope art, fresh designs, and much more. This largest arts and culture fair in uptown aims to give female, POC, LGBTQIA, and immigrant vendors an opportunity to showcase their chops.    
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Festival | Juneteenth Celebration


Celebrate and support the vibrant culture, rich history, and strong tradition of African Americans through the first-of-its-kind exhibition celebrating the countless contributions of Black chefs, farmers, and food and drink producers who have laid the foundation for American food culture. Including: Museum tour and exhibit Trivia Game with prizes Divine Nine Greek Letter Organization Strolling Live Music by DJ Wavey Walking tour/historical references  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | Juneteenth Celebration: History, Exhibition, Music and More


Celebrate and support the vibrant, rich history, and strong tradition of African Americans though the first-of-its-kind exhibition celebrating the countless contributions of Black chefs, farmers, and food and drink producers who have laid the foundation for American food culture. Activities include: - Museum tour and exhibit - Trivia game with prizes - Divine Nine Greek letter organization strolling - Live music - Walking tour, historial references
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Game Nights in the Park


Stop in during weekly game nights and socials to learn a new game, hone your skills, and meet new people
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dancing | Latin Summer Night Dancing


Celebrate Hispanic heritage with an evening of Latin dancing. Learn Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and the Cha-Cha-Cha.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | 2 Artists' Walkthroughs (in-person and online)


Exhibition walk-throughs with artists Richard Alvarez and Mariette Pathy Allen. Join us in person or on Zoom to hear each artist discuss key works in their respective solo shows and offer insight to their separate artistic practices.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | A Gift for Precious Memories: Group Exhibition


Tae Ho Kang, So Moon Kim, Yoon Chung Kim, Hei Myung Hyun, and Dong Hyun Chung, five trail-blazing artists from California, make up this show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Reading | Inque: Literary Magazine Reading with Joyce Carol Oates and Others


A party celebrating Inque, featuring readings from Catherine Lacey, Joyce Carol Oates, and Kathryn Scanlan. This is a beautiful annual literary magazine dedicated to extraordinary new writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Jessica Yatrofsky: Abuse Bouquet


Brooklyn-based artist Yatrofsky's exhibition is an ambitious and major undertaking. Featuring photography, painting, poetry, neon sculpture, installation and video work, the exhibition chronicles an untold and remarkable story by the artist. Looking inwardly, Yatrofsky boldly examines her life with candor, criticism, and incredible transparency.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Museums | Asia's Diverse Cultures: From Ancient to Contemporary


Discover art that traverses Asia's diverse cultures, regions, and narratives. The Museum's special exhibitions celebrate art forms that range from ancient to contemporary, including photography and multimedia, while its permanent collection galleries are focused primarily on art from the Himalayan region.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Big Summer Get Down


An all-ages summer dance party. Bring good vibes and your best moves as you dance to popular tunes spun by a deejay.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Lesson | Harlem Moves Dance


The world-renowned Limón Company dancers as they teach the energetic and ease-filled Limón Technique, accompanied by live music. No experience necessary; class is open to all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Soul of the City: A Juneteenth Concert


Celebrate Juneteenth with a free outdoor concert by Martha Redbone Roots Project.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | Eleanor and Alice: Starring Tony Award Winner Trezana Beverley as Eleanor Roosevelt


Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt - friends, cousins, and rivals - meet at eight crucial moments over the course of their lives. They feud, laugh, commiserate, and argue over their husbands, children, the nature of politics and the state of the world. One a Democrat and one a Republican, throughout 63 years of meetings they witness a changing world from their own unique vantage points as two of the most influential women of the 20th century. Eleanor and Alice, through their accomplishments, ultimately help build a foundation that benefits women in politics today. Written by Ellen Abrams. Starring Trezana Beverley and Caroline Hewitt
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Play | Saint Joan: George Bernard Shaw's Classic Drama Performed Outdoors


This timely play is based on historical records of the 1431 trial of French military icon and religious martyr Joan of Arc. The fully realized production is directed by Geoffrey Horne. Shaw's play fictionalizes the historical life of Joan of Arc who became a military leader and changed the history of her nation. Young, French farm girl Joan (Billie Andersson) hears saintly voices telling her to raise an army to fight the English. The failing English, threatened by her popularity and influence, convince the Church to have Joan tried for heresy and she is found guilty. When this force of nature refuses life in prison, she is tragically burned at the stake, becoming a symbol of faith, feminism, and individualism. Tickets are available at 5:45 p.m. the day of the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dancing | Dancing and Music Inspired by the 1930s and 1940s


Rachael Price, honey-voiced lead vocalist of the indie pop band Lake Street Dive, and her musical partner, the masterful songwriter, singer and guitarist Vilray, perform original works faithful to the spirit of the great American songs of the 1930s and 40s. The duo has put together a full band specially for this night, and the shimmering arrangements of Jacob Rex Zimmerman beg to be danced to. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm Live music at 8:00 pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Meditation on the River


From guided meditation and refreshing yoga to high-intensity workouts and weekly run clubs, there’s something for all skill levels to enjoy this summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Practice: World Premiere Dance


Afro-Diasporic cultural idioms are interwoven through dance, sound, speech acts and design to incite the critical through-lines of creolized expressive arts formed within the greater Caribbean and Turtle Island. Performed within a historic open-air setting, Johnathan Gonzalez's one-night engagement invites audience members into the performative practice as party-goers to celebrate the gift of gathering, and hold space for the long emancipatory uses of culture by African-descendants in the supposed “New World” for radical place-making and liberation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Musical | Pride in the Park: Opera and Musical Theater


New York City Opera’s annual LGBTQ Pride concert will feature a diverse program of selections from opera and musical theater sung by a quartet of stars from City Opera’s Pride Series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare's Cymbeline: Classic Drama in the Park


Enjoy the intrigue and drama of William Shakespeare's 1611 romantic adventure, performed by seven energetic actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | Soul Sister Revue (online)


Soul Sister Revue celebrates its anniversary show as it turns 9 years strong and ask the question “What does Soul mean to you?” Readers include Vievee Francis (Forest Primeval), Sheree Renée Thomas (Nine Bar Blues: Stories from an Ancient Future), Suzi Q. Smith (Poems for the End of the World), Joel Dias-Porter (Ideas of Improvisation) and Victoria Richards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Sunset Concert on the River


The sounds of summer brought right to the park with established and emerging NYC-based artists across a wide range of genres. There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than with an evening of spectacular live music and signature sunsets right on the riverfront. From brass to choral, bass and more – there is something for everyone. Featuring: Rosehardt
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Singing Circle


Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Musical | Radio 477!: Ukraine's First Jazz Musical


Inspired by the 1929 Ukrainian avantgarde jazz musical, Radio 477! has original songs and text by New York City-based Yara Arts Group in collaboration with artists in Ukraine. Presented at the Berezil Theatre in Kharkiv in 1929, Hello, This Is Radio 477! was the first jazz musical in Ukraine, featuring catchy songs, wild dances, dazzling set design, and fabulous costumes. Although the show captivated audiences, the Communist Party bosses did not like it and it soon disappeared from the repertoire. The musical's text and score were assumed lost in the Stalinist purges that followed. A few years ago, Virlana Tkacz, director at the Yara Arts Group in New York, discovered the conductor's score hidden in an archive. Now, it has inspired a new theater piece created by Yara Arts Group and Ukrainian artists. The show features musical arrangements and compositions by Anthony Coleman, inspired by the original music by Yuliy Meitus. The text, based on the original structure of the show, is written by Serhiy Zhadan, Ukraine's renowned poet who lives in Kharkiv.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Juneteenth Celebration: Jazz Bassist and A String Quartet


Momenta Quartet, joined by jazz bass player Hilliard Greene, present A Juneteenth Celebration. A program highlight is Hilliard Greene's world premiere arrangement of the spiritual "Deep River," popularized by the classic films Show Boat and The Proud Valley, sung by Paul Robeson. The late jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer Yusef Lateef's String Quartet No. 3, posthumously premiered by the Momenta Quartet in 2015, completes the program. Momenta Quartet has premiered over 150 works, collaborated with over 200 living composers and was praised by The New York Times for its "diligence, curiosity and excellence." In the words of The New Yorker's Alex Ross, "few American players assume Haydn's idiom with such ease."
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Summer of Soul (2021): Oscar-Winning Concert Film with Stevie Wonder, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight, and More


Over the course of six weeks during the summer of 1969, the extraordinary Harlem Cultural Festival took place at what is today Marcus Garvey Park. Performers included Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, B.B. King, Abbey Lincoln, Mahalia Jackson, and others. In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson presents this powerful and transporting documentary. Part music film, part historical record, Summer of Soul captures the creative energy and defiance of Black music and culture at a time when "revolution was in the air."
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Play | CANCELED***Richard III: Shakespeare Drama Outdoors***CANCELED


Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara (Slave Play, The Public's Barbecue) brings his sharp wit and storytelling genius with a bold new production of Richard III. One of Shakespeare's most indelible villains, Richard is determined to be King. Following his lust for power and the throne, he manipulates, kidnaps, and kills all who stand between him and his throne, using brilliant words and dark charm to conceal his dismantling of government and justice. This masterful dive into the muddy middle between political genius and violent power grab arrives with piercing relevancy and electrifying drama.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Funky Harlem-Based Singer/Songwriter Plus 3 More Acts


MuMu, best known for her starring role in the groundbreaking musical film Best Summer Ever, is a Harlem-based singer/songwriter with a funky pop vibe. She hit the scene in 2018 with her female-empowerment anthem “Free the Nip” and accompanying video which quickly racked up more than one million views on YouTube. Lineup: 7pm Cole Quest and The City Pickers 8pm MuMu 9pm Fake Pockets 11:59pm Los Shadows
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | The New York Philharmonic: Wagner and More


The New York Philharmonic; Jaap van Zweden, Conductor; Bomsori Kim, Violin Program Wagner (1813-1883) Prelude to Act I of Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg Very Young Composer Naama Rolnick Keep Walking Very Young Composer Alexander Rothschild Douaihy A Human Rhapsody Bruch (1838-1920) Violin Concerto No. 1 Dvorak (1841-1904) Symphony No. 7 The New York Philharmonic, one of the leading world orchestras, was founded in 1842 by the American conductor Ureli Corelli Hill, with the aid of the Irish composer William Vincent Wallace. The first concert of the Philharmonic Society took place on December 7, 1842 in the Apollo Rooms on lower Broadway before an audience of 600. It is the oldest major symphony orchestra in the United States in continual existence and one of the oldest in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Merry Wives: Adapted Shakespeare on Film


Experience Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park set in South Harlem telling the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter and vitality.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Pride (2014): Gay Activists Unite with Striking Miners


U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. Director: Matthew Warchus Stars: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West 119 min. Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Jean-Luc Godard's Band of Outsiders (1964): French Heist Drama


Two crooks with a fondness for old Hollywood B-movies convince a languages student to help them commit a robbery. Director: Jean-Luc Godard Stars: Anna Karina, Claude Brasseur, Danièle Girard 95 min. In French with English subtitles
   New York City, NY; NYC
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