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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 23, 2012?

52 free events take place on Wednesday, May 23 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 May 23 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 May . 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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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Sunrise Tai Chi


Tai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Heavy rain will cancel the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 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
$6

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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
Free

Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with an artist/educator. Materials provided. For adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Concert | Bach at Noon


This Organ Meditations Series features the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

Author Reading | 2 Authors: Andrew Blackwell / Andrew Ross Bird


Blackwell wrote Visit Sunny Chernobyl: And Other Adventures in the World's Most Polluted Places. Bird wrote Fire: Lessons from the World's Least Sustainable City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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

Concert | Todd Robbins, Ragtime/Tin Pan Alley Pianist


Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Which Way East, a Band Blending Turkish and American Sounds


The musicians of Which Way East have been working together since 2007. Their rooted and inventive re-imagining of Balkan, Turkish, and American music includes original compositions by members of the band alongside varied selections from traditional folk and dance music. Which Way East is Jesse Kotansky (violin), Adam Good (ud/tambura/guitar), Eva Salina Primack (voice), Uri Sharlin (accordion), Jordan Scannella (bass), Rich Stein (percussion).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Park Walk | “Amble Through the Ramble” Tour


Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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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1:00 pm
$6

Concert | Juilliard Pre-College Chamber Ensembles


Juilliard students share their talent with the community in these free hour-long lunchtime concerts on Wednesday afternoons throughout the season
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Midtown 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Workshop | Resume Writing Workshop


Looking for a new job? Need to write your first resume? This workshop will help you create a resume that is clear and compelling. Give your resume a competitive edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Bonds & Bond Mutual Funds: Investment Resources


Introduction to Bonds and to the best print and electronic resources for researching bonds and bond mutual funds. Other public web sites are introduced.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Concert | Dramatic 17th Century Italian Songs


Sarah Pillow, the acclaimed early music soprano, sings cantatas from 17th-century Venice, accompanied by harpsichordist Gwendolyn Toth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition


Learn how to use the Library version of Ancestry.com to find clues to documents which help solve the puzzle called Family History.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy free live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure al Fresco Drawing


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Magazines & Newspapers Online 1


This will be a Lecture/Demonstration. Learn how to find full-text articles from thousands of magazines, newspapers and journals that are available through the library.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Stay Well Exercise


Join a free Stay Well exercise session. Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC's Department for the aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. All participants are required to sign a personal medical waiver at the beginning of the class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Lecture | Unruly Princess: Margit of Hungary, a Medieval Saint and Her Disappointed Suitor


Marcelle Thiébaux will talk about the life of the medieval girl who--as an infant--is credited with turning away the savage Tartar hordes of Batu Khan. Dr. Thiébaux's historical novel, Unruly Princess, is based on actual persons and events.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Talk | Social Security: How It Will Fit in Your Retirement


This class reviews the history of Social Security, explains how it is calculated and how much money and when people can expected funds to be available to them. Also, they review the web site and how an individual can obtain answer specific to their retirement plans.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:15 pm
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Concert | College Violin Recital


With Rachel Koblyakov.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Film | Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (2009): Feisty Grandma


With Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Derek Luke. Mischievous grandma Madea lands in jail, where she meets a variety of mixed-up characters. 103 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Common Ground, a Group Exhibition


Throughout history, art in the public realm has been a means to represent common beliefs, values, and ideals. However, in our own diverse and pluralistic society, we value art most highly as the expression of a unique personal vision. Common Ground brings together the work of an international group of contemporary artists, each with a strikingly original artistic language and a strong engagement with the civic role and context of public art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Talk | An Art Book - Michael Findlay and Véronique Chagnon-Burke


In this engaging and informative event, author and world-renowned art dealer Michael Findlay speaks about his new book, The Value of Art. He draws on his decades of experience in the art world to provide insight into the history and current state of the art market. He is accompanied by Véronique Chagnon-Burke, current Director of Studies at Christie’s Education, for a discussion and a Q&A session with the audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Forum | Better Hearing Forum: Technology to Help When Hearing Aids Aren't Enough


Learn about alerting and assistive listening devices that are available for people with hearing loss. Several useful devices will be available to try, and presentations/demonstrations will give lots of practical information so attendees can be aware of the possibilities for enhanced hearing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Piano Recital


With Young Ji Kim.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Free Wednesday Comedy Shows


6:00 Recess 7:00 Barnstormer and Seer/sucker 8:00 Family Haircut & Whiskey Rebellion 9:00 Birds & Someday the Cake 10:00 USA & The Faculty 11:00 Improdome
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Marketing Yourself with Confidence


Part of the “Job Search Essentials” Series, career coach David Lees demonstrates the tools necessary to better position and package yourself to move forward. You will learn how Personal Core Branding is the key to standing out from your competition to land a job. You will begin to connect to who you are and what makes you unique. This workshop offers you tools to better position and package yourself to move forward.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Philanthropy Promotes Gender Justice


A lecture/discussion featuring Alison Bernstein, Executive Director, Institute for Women's Leadership (Rutgers University), J. Bob Alotta, Executive Director, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, Jessica Stern, Director of Programs, International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, and Rashid Shabazz, Program Officer, Soros Foundations. Visitors are encouraged to call to verify date and time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | The Alchemy of the Chakras


With Thomas Amelio. One of the most powerful and complete means for awakening, healing and transformation is chakra practice. Central to the yoga tradition, chakras are spiritual, psychological and emotional energy centers that exist within the human subtle body.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Dhoonyadance: Bollywood For Beginners


With Priya Pandya. Bollywood, one of the hottest current dance styles around the world, is the basis of nearly every Indian film. It emphasizes strong fundamental moves and choreography rooted in traditional, folk and classical Indian dance styles and now integrates the high energy beats of world music. Note: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and non-slip footwear (such as lightweight athletic shoes); wear two layers so that one can be removed if you get too hot; tie long hair back; don’t eat at least 45 minutes before class; and bring water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | PoPuGan Pushes the Boundaries: Literary Games


PoPuGan is a group of three young Russian women, all leading critics in the vibrant Moscow literary scene, all winners of the prestigious Debut Prize. They have banded together to reexamine the critic's place in contemporary culture – and to engender a new kind criticism that will compel and excite readers of all kinds. Towards that end, the talented young women of PoPuGan have invented literary games. The audience actively participates in the fun: the games draw us in, revealing how much we actually know. And at the same time, through an original brand of creative humor, each game leads us into the gist of how authors use language, reveals the presuppositions we carry into our reading, and much more. Join in the fun... and become a better reader, too! The event is in English.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Stuart Firestein discusses his book Ignorance: How It Drives Science


In this illustrated talk, the author argues that ignorance, not knowledge, is what drives science, provides a fascinating inside-view of the way every-day science is actually done and features intriguing case histories of how individual scientists use ignorance to direct their research.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | 5th Annual Jewish Community Memorial Day Event, an Official Fleet Week Event.


The evening will begin with a ceremony to celebrate the selfless dedication of active and retired service members in the United States Armed Forces and will also honor the lives of those service members who were killed in defense of our country. Following the ceremony the action center will open where you can enjoy light refreshments, prepare care packages for active service members abroad, and thank active and retired service members who will be joining us for the evening. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: One Veteran's Incredible Journey by Major General Sidney Shachnow, US Army, (Ret.), and Holocaust Survivor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Moonshot Issue 4 Launch Party


Kick off summer by coming to the launch of Moonshot's fourth issue. Performances by Richard Kostelanetz, Dawn Raffel, Victoria Redel, Terese Svoboda, Chloe Caldwell and Skye Tyler.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Rocky Mountain Van Damage


Darcy Burke (G.L.O.C. Live, Cash Only) has not been diagnosed with cancer and gets along really well with her family. She has not lost a child, gone through a divorce, come to terms with being adopted or been the victim any sort of abuse. Her father is not an alcoholic, she is not caught between two cultures, hasn’t discovered and/or become disillusioned with religion and she is fairly certain she is not transgender. She did get her heart broken but it was in a pretty stupid, non-earth shattering way. But Kenny Rogers DID tell her to get off the pirate ship. You just don’t say no to that guy. Also she really loves Jean Claude Van Damme. And overhead projectors. So she wrote a solo show anyway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Book Signing | Former Secretary of State Colin Powell signs copies of his book It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership


It Worked for Me is filled with vivid experiences and lessons learned that have shaped the legendary career of the four-star general.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Joel Stein discusses his book Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity


Journalist and humorist Joel Stein talks to humorist and journalist Andy Borowitz about Man Made, a book about Stein's journey in search of his inner manhood and his coming to grips with his anything-but-vital true nature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | The 6th Annual Truth Be Told Documentary Film Festival


Over three evenings, short documentaries made by this year’s students in the Documentary Media Studies graduate certificate program are screened for the public. Media Studies faculty members Deirdre Boyle and Deanna Kamiel lead a Q&A with the artists following the screenings each night. These films are the product of a year of work in documentary production, history, and theory.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Kevin Macdonald's Marley (2012)


Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Marley is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. 145 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Screening | Documentary: Sia Nyorkor & Jacob Templin's 125 Franco’s Blvd (2010)


Legendary artist Franco the Great, who started painting murals on storefront gates in 1968, has his street art threatened by a new city law that will remove the famous painter’s 40-year-old security gate canvases. Also showing: the short film Eyes on the Fair Use of the Prize by Joseph Caggiano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Gail Archer, Organist


Last of five concerts featuring music by American women (living composers) and men over the last 100 years. This concert features works by Emma Lou Diemer, Roger Sessions, Harold Meltzer, Kim D. Sherman and William Albright.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Opera | Student Opera Excerpts Concert


This performance will feature opera scenes in a semester-end performance by the Extension Division Opera program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | College Cello Recital


With Ju Young Lee.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | College Cello Recital


With Serafim Smigelskiy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Reading | Reading: How I Learned to Stick to My Guns


Sticktoitiveness. That's a good word that seems made up. Is it really real? Featuring: ADAM WADE (The Moth), TEDDY WAYNE (Kapitoil), CAMMI CLIMACO (Ask Me Stories); JENNY RUBIN (Shit Native New Yorkers Say); J. HOLTHAM (New Dramatists).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Kirtan Music with Neem Karoli Baba Satsang


Keshav das, a musician for more than 35 years, has in his travels played with gypsies and babas in temples and mosques across India. He has sung with sadhus on the banks of the Ganges in the holy city of Benares, with the babas of Gir Nar volcano, the street musicians of Calcutta and the legendary boatmen poets in the little fishing villages along the Ganges in upper West Bengal. His introduction to kirtan was 10 years of traveling, performing and recording with Krishnadas. He has performed and recorded with Baul Legend Babu Kishan Baul and shared the stage with Steve Gorn, Alice Coltrane, Jai Uttal, Jeff Buckley, Rakesh Prasanna, Narendra Budakar, Ayub Khan, Gulam Mohammed Khan, Shyam Das, Bhagavan Das, Dave Stringer - and the Dervishes of Masjid Al Farah.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
$15 suggested donation

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!
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
Free

Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 pm
$5 cover, $5...
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