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60 free events take place on Tuesday, May 31 in New York City.
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60 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, May 31, 2016

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free events nyc The Window Quartet, a Czech-American Ensemble
free events nyc Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew, an All-Female Production
free events nyc Anna Rose Holmer's The Fits (2015): Dance Troupe Drama
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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Class for all ages and experience levels. Provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Jeremy Hubbell.
   Midtown,
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7:30 am
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Conference | Education in the Americas: Knowledges and Perspectives


Highlighting the unique contributions of scholarship in Latin America, this conference supports the broadening of hemispheric dialogue to include voices that are seldom heard in English-language publications.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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9:00 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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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 | Harlem Gospel Tour


Harlem is known for its uniquely celebrated culture, its profound history, and its illustrious music scene. When you think of Harlem, the arts are on the forefront of your mind. By taking this tour, you will explore the art of song, dance, literature, architecture and even have a chance to appreciate the culinary arts. This Harlem Gospel Tour is one part neighborhood walking tour, one part theater performance and one part delicious culinary experience. Tour takes place Tuesdays.
   Upper Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, Little Italy and SoHo Tour


A multi-neighborhood tour of the Lower Manhattan area. The tour begins on Wall Street, where you will see the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church before moving on the the World Trade Center and City Hall. We then move on by subway to visit the largest Chinatown in the United States. Following Chinatown, the tour will continue on through Little Italy and on to SoHo.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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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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Workshop | Shopping Online


Learn how to protect yourself while shopping online and discover some new ways to save money while shopping.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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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 | Yoga in the Park


Perfect your downward dog under the trees at our 13th season of outdoor yoga classes, presented by Athleta with instructors curated by Yoga Journal. Athleta provides a colorful selection of mats - no need to bring your own.
   Midtown,
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10:00 am
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Workshop | App/Vice Workshop


Learn how to find apps, review apps, and discover some of the most popular apps around for iOS and Android devices.
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Workshop | English learning group: practice English while watching TV show


We Are New York is an Emmy Award-winning half hour TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. This is an intermediate level class for English speakers of other languages. Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching the videos. The program works best for people who speak a little English already and want to practice.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


Bring your current project and knit along with the members of our knitting circle. Or crochet or tat - whatever your handwork of choice. All levels of skill are welcome.
   Inwood, 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 | Adult Coloring Club


Its not just for kids anymore. Relive your carefree childhood days and enjoy the relaxing exercise of coloring. They provide a variety of black and white illustrations to choose from and the crayons and colored pencils needed to transform it into a vibrant artwork. Bring your imagination and enjoy.
   Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Festival | Countee Cullen's Birthday Celebration


Celebrate Countee Cullen's birthday with a day of exciting activities. There will be a film screening from 12pm to 1pm, a poetry reading featuring works by Cullen and other Harlem Renaissance authors from 6pm to 7:30pm and exhibits at both Countee Cullen and the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring their take on Dixieland Jazz. The band features: Ed Bonoff on drums; James Collier on trombone; Lee Lorenz on cornet; Pete Sokolow on piano; Dick Waldburger on bass; Ernie Lumer on clarinet; and Bill Wurtzel on guitar. This event recurs every Tuesday.
   Lincoln Square,
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12:00 pm
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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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Workshop | Researching Vital Records and the Census


Discover genealogical resources with an exploration of vital records and the census. First, learn how to search for and find your ancestors on birth, marriage, and death certificates. Next, you'll explore the history of the U.S. Federal Census, explore what other types of census records exist, and offer a variety of search strategies to use in your genealogy research.
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


With: Bertha Hope. Bertha Hope is an American jazz pianist, teacher, composer and arranger who has traveled around the world, and worked with a diverse group of artists, from Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Foster, to Nat Adderley and Philly Joe Jones.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Adult Coloring Book Club


Explore the latest artistic craze in a relaxed, friendly environment. Supplies provided.
   Midtown, 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,
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Spring Fling: Quilts from the Collection


A colorful display of master quilts from the museum’s renowned collection will be on view. The lively selection includes Amish, stenciled, pieced, and appliquéd quilts. Please enjoy these rarely seen textiles while a portion of our space undergoes repairs.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   Midtown,
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Workshop | Meditation: Falun Dafa Exercise Class


Practice meditation and slow moving exercise. Eliminate stress, enjoy peace of mind. Open to those 18 and older.
   Alphabet City, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | eBook Help Hour: Get Started with eBooks


Need help getting started with eBooks? Bring your laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone to eBook Help Hour. Get assistance loading electronic library books on your Kindle, create your free Adobe ID, learn about 3M Cloud Library, and so much more. Make sure you bring your library card and any necessary access passwords for your devices so they can help you as quickly as possible.
   Midtown,
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1:15 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village, High Line and Chelsea Tour


Join a three-hour journey through some of New York City's most historic areas. They'll begin in Greenwich Village, one of the cultural centers of America. Once a pastoral green oasis, and later a home for Irish and Italian immigrants, Greenwich Village has been at the forefront of some of the most important political, social, and artistic movements of the 20th Century. Filled with 19th century townhouses, and now one of the most desirable and high priced neighborhoods in America, the Village tells a multi-generatio​nal New York story. From secluded wealthy enclave to emerging Bohemian and Beat communities, from Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan to the Stonewall Inn.
   Lower Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | iPad Basics Workshop


This course will cover some basic features of the iPad. Learn the hardware, some settings, navigation and app basics.
   Hell's Kitchen, 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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Book Discussion | Book Club: Ruby


Discuss the book by Cynthia Bond.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | MS Excel 2010 for Beginners


Learn to create a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting and print previewing worksheets.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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3:15 pm
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Workshop | Chess and Games Club


Join an afternoon of casual gaming. Chess, checkers, dominoes and all manner of board and strategy games welcome. Basic chess instruction can be provided depending on demand. If you have a favorite board game please bring it.
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Film | Ryan Coogler's Oscar-Nominated Creed (2015): Rocky Saga Continues


Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson. The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. 133 min.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Screening | A Replay of a Talk by Bestselling Author Ta-Nehisi Coates


Ta­-Nehisi Coates is a National Correspondent for The Atlantic and the author of the memoir The Beautiful Struggle and #1 New York Times bestseller, Between the World and Me. Coates has received The National Magazine Award, the Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis Journalism, and the George Polk Award for his Atlantic cover story, "The Case for Reparations."
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation: Blast Open Your Heart


This meditation is an amazing healing tool for loneliness, breakups, depression. This program will be led by Elena Zelenina, a meditation teacher, personal coach, art therapist, and artist.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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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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5:30 pm
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Workshop | MS Excel 2011 for Mac for Beginners Workshop


Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2011 for Mac. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.
   Midtown,
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5:30 pm
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Lesson | African-American Genealogy: introduction to resources and research methods


From 1565 to 1790, Africans surpassed Europeans among the roughly one million newcomers to what would become the United States. A majority of these nearly 360,000 men and women crossed in bondage. Centuries of local and federal laws related to the livelihood of black Americans have created a complex paper trail of genealogical resources. This class aims to provide introductory historical context and recommend basic research methods in the pursuit of African-American family history. First come, first served.
   New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Intro Class: Healing with Sound - Using Your Voice as a Tool for Self-Healing


In this class sound healing practitioner Joule L’Adara will teach us how to use our own voice as an instrument of self-­healing. You will discover that your voice is a perfectly calibrated healing instrument for your unique body and energy system! You’ll learn how to gently and effectively send vibrations within the body: clearing your energy field and re-charging your brain while bringing about deep relaxation and unleashing your creativity.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm, and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Tuesday Sweat Sessions


A fun al fresco fitness series consisting of three free 45-minute classes at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm nearly every Tuesday night from May through August. 6PM: Barre at the Park 7PM: Lululemon Yoga 8PM: Asics
   New York, NY
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Workshop | Will I Ever Be Able to Retire?


Most people spend more time thinking about the travel and hobbies they will pursue in retirement than whether they have saved and invested enough to support their expected lifestyle when they stop working. Vicki Fillet explains the different sources of retirement income.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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Workshop | Baz Dreisinger discusses his book Incarceration Nations: A Journey to Justice in Prisons Around the World


This illustrated lecture is a first-person odyssey, covering nine countries, beginning in Africa and ending in Europe, investigating the current conditions in prisons worldwide, and looks into the human stories of incarcerated men and women and those who imprison them, creating a jarring, poignant view of a world to which most are denied access, and a rethinking of one of America’s most far-reaching global exports: the modern prison complex.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Connecting to the Cloud Workshop


Learn all about the Cloud, what it is and how you use it.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Park Walk | High Line Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. The tour is 75 minutes long and are led by High Line docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Space is limited. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot. Takes place Tuesdays and Saturday between May 3 and October 29.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Make the Park Your Gym: Circuit


Get fit with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park’s best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. The Central Park Circuit is a variety of in-Park classes that will help you maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. Classes are drop-in and open to all fitness levels. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 10 – June 16 and July 5 – August 11.
   Central Park, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Twitter Basics Workshop


Learn about the online social network Twitter.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 3 poets read their work


Featuring: Jason Schneiderman Jennifer Knox Ada Limón
   Midtown,
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Alan Furst reads from his book A Hero of France


Hailed by Vince Flynn as "the best in the business," master espionage writer Alan Furst is back with a riveting new novel about the French Resistance in Nazi-occupied Paris. A Hero for France follows a small team of courageous, ordinary men and women who are risking everything in their determination to take down the occupying forces of Adolf Hitler.
   Upper East Side, New York NY
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Eddie Huang reads from his book Double Cup Love: On the Trail of Family, Food, and Broken Hearts in China


From the author of Fresh Off the Boat, now a hit ABC sitcom, comes a hilarious and fiercely original story of culture, family, love, and red-cooked pork.
   Midtown, New York, NY
7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Emma Straub reads from her book Modern Lovers


Emma Straub packs wisdom, insight and humor into Modern Lovers, a book about neighbors and nosiness, ambition and pleasure, the excitement of youth, the shock of middle age and the fact that our passions don't go away, but grow along with us. Friends and former college bandmates Elizabeth, Andrew and Zoe grew up together. Now their children are reaching maturity, and secrets are finally let loose.
   Upper West Side,
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance


A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-progress, for artists at all stages of their development. The events are centered around an audience discussion moderated by a Movement Research Artist-in-Residence or an occasional guest, where we will experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists’ process. With: Ilona Bito, Re-Group, Lily Bo Shapiro
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
$3 suggested donation

Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


This introductory meditation class was featured in New York Magazine’s top picks.
   Midtown,
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Janice Nimura discusses her book Daughters of the Samurai


In 1871, five young girls were sent by the Japanese government to the United States. Their mission: learn Western ways and return to help nurture a new generation of enlightened men to lead Japan.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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Author Reading | Joe Okonkwo reads from his book Jazz Moon


On a sweltering summer night in 1925, beauties in beaded dresses mingle with hepcats in dapper suits on the streets of Harlem. The air is thick with reefer smoke, and jazz pours out of speakeasy doorways. Ben Charles and his devoted wife, Angeline, are among the locals crammed into a basement club to hear jazz and drink bootleg liquor. For aspiring poet Ben, the swirling, heady rhythms are a revelation. So is Baby Back Johnston, an ambitious trumpet player who flashes a devilish grin and blasts jazz dynamite from his horn.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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Play | Shakespeare Outdoors: A Midsummer Night's Dream Presented by New York Classical Theatre


Last presented by New York Classical in 2000, Midsummer tells the story of young love: all the passion and romance with a generous helping of hysterics and hijinks. The audience follow the actors from place to place as the play moves from scene to scene. An average show covers approximately 3 city blocks over 2 hours. Wear comfy shoes and clothes you can sit on the ground in. (Or bring a water-resistant blanket or light stool.)
   Central Park, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The Window Quartet, a Czech-American Ensemble


The Window Quartet collective is a group of emerging artists which include an ensemble of musicians and visual artists from Czech Republic and U.S.A. creating exhibitions accompanied by experimental compositions. They will be joined by an exciting line up of guest artists The Window Quartet is a collective of emerging musicians with a unique pastoral soundtrack. Antonin Fajt (piano), Carolyn Hietter (sax), Julian Lampert (bass) and Matt Norman (drums).
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you.
   Lower Manhattan,
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Film | Anna Rose Holmer's The Fits (2015): Dance Troupe Drama


Stars: Royalty Hightower, Alexis Neblett, Inayah Rodgers. While training at the gym, 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent fits. 72 min. Preceded by a live performance by the Q-Kidz.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew, an All-Female Production


The New York Times called Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female production of Henry IV “a celebration of the metamorphic wonder of live stage acting.” This summer, the Tony nominated director turns Shakespeare’s zany comedy of the sexes The Taming the Shrew on its head, with an all-female cast and a bold new take. With Olivier nominee Cush Jumbo and Tony and Olivier winner Janet McTeer.
   New York, NY
8:00 pm
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