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33 free events take place on Friday, March 11 in New York City.
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33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, March 11, 2016

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Tour | All-in-One Downtown 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, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest! This tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 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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10:00 am
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Lecture | Empire and Legitimacy in Central and Inner Asia: Chinese and Russian Claims to Rightful Rule


A talk with Joseph MacKay, SSHRC postdoctoral research fellow. The presentation develops and deploys a typology of legitimation strategies which empires employ in justifying their rule before their imperial possessions. Empirically, it evaluates legitimation claims made by the Russian and Qing empires, and then sketches the effect of those claims in shaping their respective expansions in Central and Inner Asia.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn 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. Lessons are weather permitting. This workshop occurs Mondays through Fridays.
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
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City Walk | Lower East Side Affordable/Public Housing Neighborhood Tour


Lower East Side tour of affordable housing with Nicholas Dagen Bloom including tenements, union-built cooperatives, Vladeck Houses, and later public housing. The event begins with exhibition tour in East Harlem, then subway ride to LES.
   East Harlem, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
   Lower Manhattan,
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12:20 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate. This tour takes place every Friday.
   Lower Manhattan,
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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. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Film | Gillian Armstrong's Oscar-Nominated Little Women (1994): Classic Novel Adaptation


Stars: Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst. Louisa May Alcott's March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy - live and grow in post-Civil War America. 120 min.
   Midtown,
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1:00 pm
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Film | Tarsem Singh's Self/Less (2015): Quest for Immortality


Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Natalie Martinez, Matthew Goode. A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem. 117 min.
   Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Visiting Choir: The Texas A&M Century Singers


The church welcomes hundreds of performers from around the world for informal concerts that are open to the public. Groups of all ages and backgrounds are given the opportunity to be a part of history by performing in New York City's oldest public building in continuous use since 1766.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Young Harris College Chamber Choir


Choral works and arrangements by Moses Hogan, Eric Whitacre, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Philip Stopford, J. David Moore, Malcolm Dalglish, Undine Moore, Stephen Paulus, and Shawn Kirchner
   Midtown, New York, NY
1:30 pm
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Film | German Cinema: Kai Christensen's A Blind Hero (2015)


Otto Weidt's story as told by award-winning journalist and author Inge Deutschkron, who relates the incredible tale of Weidt's efforts to save her and the rest of his employees from the Nazis, including Alice Licht, the love of Otto Weidt's life. 89 mins.
   Midtown,
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Film | Neil Jordan's Oscar-Winning The Crying Game (1992): British-Irish Relations


Stars: Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Forest Whitaker. A British soldier is kidnapped by IRA terrorists. He befriends one of his captors, who is drawn into the soldier's world. 115 min.
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Computer Safety and Maintenance Workshop


Learn how to protect your computer from viruses and perform regular maintenance functions to keep it running smoothly.
   Midtown,
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2:30 pm
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Screening | Reel Encounters: Three Short Films


Screening: Super Sounds Directed by Stephen de Villiers, 2014, 12 min. - A serendipitous encounter between a young girl and a boy with superhero aspirations. Strings(Cuerdas) Directed by Pedro Solis Garcia, 2013, 11 min. - María’s routine at school is altered by the arrival of a child who soon becomes her best friend. Chimes for Tyler Directed by Stephen Panaggio, 2014, 8 min. - A boy with autism can distinguish wind chimes by sound.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Discussion | Conversation Without Walls: Bearing Witness to Fukushima


Scholars and artists gather to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the Fukushima disaster. How are we challenged by mounting human failures? How does being a mover affect our thoughts and sensitivity? And how do our memories affect our movement? How do choreographers concern themselves with changing environments, artistically, politically and socially?
   East Village, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry Reading: Robin Beth Schaer / Robyn Schiff / Tess Taylor


Shipbreaking (Anhinga Press, 2015) is Robin Beth Schaer’s debut collection. Robyn Schiff is the author of three collections of poetry, most recently A Woman of Property (Penguin, 2016). Tess Taylor is the author of The Forage House (Red Hen Press, 2013 ) and the forthcoming title Work & Days (Red Hen Press, 2016). This event is hosted by Craig Morgan Teicher.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Student Composer Recital


Jihyeong Choi, composer. A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Concert | A Calvacade of Cabaret


A delightful evening of musical performances in celebration of "March is Cabaret Month." 2016 Bistro Award and MAC winners, nominees and honorees sing selections from their latest releases.
   Upper East Side,
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Bridging Realms: Contemporary Tibetan Art


This exhibit presents contemporary works connected by Tibetan cultural and philosophical thought embracing contradiction and reconciling polarities. Questioning the logic of ordinary perception and Aristotle’s law of non-contradiction in their paintings, mixed media and photography, the artists rely on provocative and paradoxical aspects of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy and the ideal of the “middle way between extremes.”
   Midtown,
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Futures of the European Union


A talk by Reinhard Merkel, Professor of Criminal Law and Philosophy of Law at the University of Hamburg, speaks on "Democratic Interventionism: Syria and the 'Refugee Crisis'."
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Open Book Night


They are having a book social! They hope you’ll come and share a book you loved reading! What to expect at Open Book Night: 1. Introduce your book with its title, author, publication date and genre (mystery, memoir, play, etc.). One book per person. 2. Tell what it’s about and why you loved it in 2 minutes or less. 3. They want to have fun, so no negative criticism please. 4. Learn about titles of books that you may enjoy and share with your friends. This month's theme is food and cooking. Whether it's a novel that deploys sumptuous food imagery, a journalistic examination of what and how we eat, or where our food comes, or your favorite cookbook or foodie memoir, they'd love to hear about it!
   Midtown,
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Art and Science Panel: Visitor to Planet Six-Legs


Moderator: Amy Berkov. Participants: Christine Johnson, Dave Lohman, April Vollmer, Anna Dushanko Dobek. The earth is teaming with microcosms of millions upon millions of crawling and flying insects, each building their own worlds while inhabiting ours. The artists of the exhibition Insecta reveal to us a bit of the lives of these miniature neighbors of ours who exist and flourish. Their daily routines are explored through intense examination, detailed focus and, alas, the effect of humanity’s intrusions upon them.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Allison Pataki reads from her book Sisi: Empress on Her Own


Author Allison Pataki tells the little-known story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary. Fondly known as Sisi, she captures the hearts of her people as their "fairy queen," but beneath that dazzling persona lives a far more complex figure. Through love affairs and loss, dedication and defiance, Sisi struggles against conflicting desires. But in the end, can she save herself?
   Upper West Side,
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7:00 pm
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Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


Comedians Carole Montgomery (Nick @ Nite's "Funniest Mom in America"), Leighann Lord ("StarTalk" With Neil deGrasse Tyson) Subhah Agarwal (New York Comedy Festival) Megan Sass (NY Funny Songs Festival) will be featured along with a Super guest host.
   Alphabet City,
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | The Caribbean Immigrant Experience in New York


Stand-up comedian and contributor to The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Mike Yard joins political scientist Christina Greer in a conversation about the Caribbean immigrant experience in New York. Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Yard was named one of the most thought-provoking stand-up comedians today by the Black Comedy Awards. Greer is an assistant professor of political science at Fordham University and frequent commentator on cable news. Her book Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream won the WEB du Bois Best Book Award in 2014.
   Lower East Side, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


Olivia Smith, soprano Thomas Massey, tenor
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Concert | The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo


Ensemble-In-Residence The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo is a creative locus of the guitar world and presents an annual recital. Hailed by the New York Times as “Fresh, hot, and headed for fame,” The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo, consisting of Michael Newman and his spouse, Laura Oltman, continue to fulfill that promise with more than 30 years of international touring, 12 critically acclaimed recordings, and new works developed for the ensemble.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Concert | An 11-member saxophone ensemble performs works by Mendelssohn, Barber, Piazzolla, Schubert, Bach, and more


Program: Felix Mendelssohn Bartoldi Overture a Vent Op.24 Franz Schubert String Quartet No.14 in D minor Astor Piazzolla Libertango Raymond Decancq Playful Quartet Astor Piazzolla Violin tango Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg’s Concerto No.2 BWV 1047 Jacob Ter Veldhuis Heartbreakers Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings Henk and Marleen Huizinga Desierto Johan de Meij Moment for Morricone Allan Botchinsky Toot Your Roots Amalia Rodrigues Nem as Paredes Confesso Leonard Bernstein Maria – America Astor Piazzolla Balada para un Loco Henk van Twillert and Vento do Norte are part of an ensemble of 11 passionate and highly talented saxophonists who combine a modern vision of chamber music, ranging from classical and modern to contemporary with unique interpretations. On stage they are a breathtaking and fun experience.
   Theater District, New York, NY
8:30 pm
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Jazz | The Lab Sessions: Experimental Jazz Party and Jam Session


The Lab Sessions is an experimental jazz party and jam session hosted by bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones which explores genres from traditional & contemporary jazz, eclectic soul, funk, rock, and neo soul. This event occurs March 4, 11 and 18.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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9:00 pm
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Concert | PUBLIQuartet, Genre-Busting String Quartet


"The group’s ingenious hybrids made one forget about anything else.” — The Strad This acclaimed, forward-thinking string quartet has been shaking up the city’s classical music scene, emphasizing a repertoire of new works by emerging artists. PUBLIQuartet showcases daring contemporary pieces and original compositions that incorporate jazz, world music, and electronic influences. Fresh from their sold-out debut at Carnegie Hall, they take the stage for a genre-busting evening of cutting-edge classical music.
   Fort Greene,
9:30 pm
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