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31 free events take place on Wednesday, May 27 in New York City.
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31 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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Discussion | The Future of Men


A panel discussion and breakfast with: Dalton Conley, University Professor and Dean of Social Sciences; Linda Mills, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education & University Life and Professor of Social Work, New York University; Lionel Tiger, Charles Darwin Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University; and Peg Tyre, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of The Trouble with Boys.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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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. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Job Information Online


Hands on using wireless laptops. For adult job-hunters, an introduction to basic Internet navigation with "how to find" general and specific job websites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$5

Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Lesson | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Jazz | Deanna Witkowski, jazz pianist


Winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Witkowski brings an exuberance and vitality of spirit to her fusions of jazz, brazilian, afro-cuban, and sacred music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Oral Cancer Screenings


Screenings are on a first-come first-served basis. No appointment is needed. Testing is quick and painless.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


This series features the organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Author Reading | Dennis Cooper reads from his book Ugly Man


Internationally acclaimed writer Cooper makes a rare appearance to talk about his new short story collection that plumbs veins of dark humor amid the sex and gore his fans have come to expect.
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
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1:00 pm
$5

Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Basic Internet


Hands on using wireless laptops. Introduction to the Internet and how to perform basic searches.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Lesson | Figure al Fresco


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Book Signing | Senator George McGovern on Abraham Lincoln


The distinguished statesman shares his insights into the life of a former president in Senator McGovern’s new biography of Abraham Lincoln.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Talk | After the Layoff


"After the Layoff: Handling Your Insurance, Investments and Job Search" - Kimberly Schneiderman, City Career Services, will talk about resume writing and cover letters, Carol Buchman, CPA, will discuss rolling over 401(k) and other options to free up some cash flow. Ellen Cohen, Account Executive, Atlantis Health Plan, will explain COBRA and the new COBRA subsidy and other health care options.
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Benyaro/Anne Heaton, singer-songwriters


The soulful acoustic sound of Benyaro makes for a unique addition to the American music scene. Boston-based Anne Heaton (pictured) just released her thoughtful and delicate new collection, Blazing Red.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Basic Windows


Hands on using wireless laptops. A basic review of the Windows operating system. Learn how to customize, improve and organize your computer by managing files, folders and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | Chelsea Mind Games


A live game show that alternates among the Vocabulary Tournament, Geography Bee, Math Bee, and Team Trivia. All games are open to all. Each event begins with live music, followed bythe competition. Tonight, enjoy tunes played by DJ Joe and pick up a copy of this week's warm-up quiz. Prize for the best score on the quiz. Quiz questions are not linked to the game that follows -- they include trivia on any topic, puzzles, word games, etc. Then, bring friends or make new ones for Team Trivia. Win prizes answering a mix of current events, entertainment, science and history questions. Cash prize for winners.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | Dylan Thomas' Greenwich Village


Welsh poet Peter Thabit Jones leads this reading of poems about Dylan Thomas, some in various languages, as well as a multimedia presentation of his walking guide. The following international poets and translators will also partake in the program: Stanley H. Barkan, Laura Boss, Sultan Catto, Aleksey Dayen, John Dotson, Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Isaac Goldemberg, Andrei Guruianu, Silvia Kofler, Beverly Matherne, Ifeanyi A. Menkiti, and Gregory Rabassa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Martin Frič's The Organist at St. Vitus (1929)


A silent film with musical accompaniment by Martin Zbrožek.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | The Anne Frank Center USA


The library introduces you to their neighbors from Crosby Street, the Anne Frank Center USA. Established in 1977, the Center provides education and exhibits on the importance of tolerance through the memory of Anne Frank.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Adam Kirsch reads from his book Benjamin Disraeli


In this biography, Kirsch looks at former British Prime Minister Disraeli as a novelist and a statesman, recognizing that the outsider Jew who became one of the world's most powerful men, was his own greatest character. Hosted by Gabriel Sanders, senior editor of Nextbook.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Author Reading | Benjamin Rosenbaum/Jedediah Berry, novelists


A postmodern assemblage of pulp and surreal fictions, Rosenbaum's debut, The Ant King and Other Stories, features zeppelin pirates, an orange that rules the world, emancipated children's collectives, and other mind-bending ideas. Berry's debut novel, The Manual of Detection, is a darkly comedic mystery that has garnered comparisons to the work of Paul Auster and Franz Kafka.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Craig Walzer reads from his book Out of Exile


Out of Exile: Narratives From the Abducted and Displaced People of Sudan is an oral history series dedicated to illuminating human rights crises around the world. Walzer, the editor, will present the book that he compiled by traveling extensively throughout Egypt, Sudan, Kenya and the US, conducting research and interviews.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Gerald Martin reads from his book Gabriel García Márquez: A Life


A biography of the world-famous Colombian author. An acknowledged authority on Latin American literature, Martin is considered by García Márquez to be his "official" biographer. Martin met and conducted interviews with the novelist at regular intervals throughout his 17-year research period for the book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Lisa See reads from her book, Shanghai Girls


A novel about two sisters, two cultures, and the struggle to find a new life in America while bound to the old, Shanghai Girls is a fresh, fascinating adventure from bestselling author See.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Works for violin, piano and cello by Bach and Shostakovich


Program: J. S. Bach: English Suite in D Minor, BWV 811 D. Shostakovich: Piano Trio in E Minor, Op. 67 Musicians: Stephen Prutsman, piano; Anna Elashvili, violin; and Edward Arron, cello.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Gene Wilder reads from his book Woman Who Wouldn't


The actor’s second novel, set in 1903, stars a young concert violinist named Jeremy Webb, who one day goes from accomplished adagios with the Cleveland Orchestra to having a complete breakdown on stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Theater | Parallax


While covering a labor movement in Argentina, PJ and Mick find themselves in the middle of a shootout that leaves their friend and contact dead. As PJ spirals into alcoholism, and Mick submerges himself in his book, the question of what really happened remains unanswered. Sliding between memory, reenactment, narration and reality, PARALLAX explores how and why we construct narratives, both in our own lives and as a society. Directed by Jeffrey Whitted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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