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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 8, 2013?

52 free events take place on Tuesday, October 8 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 October 8 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 October . 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 Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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free events nyc Luca Massaglia, World-Renowned Organist
free events nyc Cuban Photography After the Revolution: Between Myth and Reality
free events nyc Corky Has A Band, a hyper-vaudevillian performance duo, presents The Playground
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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!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Master Class | Bach, Poland and the Polish Style in His Music


A seminar and masterclass will be presented in cooperation with the Doctoral Program in Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Attend a Taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with Cedric “The Entertainer”


Attend a live taping of Who Wants to be a Millionaire with new host Cedric "The Entertainer." You are guaranteed to laugh yourself silly. Studio audience members will also have the opportunity to audition to be on the show.
   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
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Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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. 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
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Book Signing | Al Sharpton signs copies of his book The Rejected Stone: Al Sharpton and the Path to American Leadership


Sharpton has had his person­al and very public ups and downs - from Tawana Brawley to failed runs for Mayor, Senator and President to his current iteration as a TV talking head.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | History of Sports in the Park Tour


Learn how tastes in recreation have changed since the mid-19th century and how the Park has been changed to mirror those tastes. Route involves a few stairs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | Protecting Rights by Violating Them: How Police and Military Officers Explain Torture and Respond to Human Rights Activism in India


How do police and military officers explain their use of torture, and how do they respond to activism against it? Extensive research has investigated when and why states formally agree to human rights treaties. This study, in contrast, examines the individual perspectives of the state actors who are actually responsible for upholding these treaties after states endorse them. Police and military officers draw from conceptions of justice that conflict with the rights framework, and also see the political, legal, and social context in which they work as incompatible with rights protection. Rather than rejecting human rights, though, they interpret them in ways that support acts of violence such as torture. In this way, they use the language and logic of rights to justify their violation. This reveals how states and state actors may endorse norms but interpret them in ways that undermine their purpose. Lecturer Rachel Wahl is a Research Scientist at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University and a Visiting Scholar at the Institute for the Study of Human Rights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Concert | Luca Massaglia, World-Renowned Organist


Luca Massaglia was born in Turin, Italy. He gained the Organ and Organ Composition degree with top marks at Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Turin. He has been organist at Madonna degli Angeli Sanctuary of Torino since 2001. He was Artistic Director of Note per la Sindone (Notes for the Holy Shroud) Organ Festival (promoted by Unione Musicale of Turin and financed by Regione Piemonte - Culture Committee) held at Turin in May 2010 on occasion of the celebrations for the Solemn Ostension of the Holy Shroud.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Concert | The Music of Gace Brulé


With: Amy Bartram, soprano; and Christopher Preston Thompson, tenor, with Medieval harps. Gace Brulé (c. 1160–after 1213) was French trouvère, a type of poet-composer, and was a native of Champagne. Gace is the author of the earliest known jeu parti, a genre of Occitan and Old French lyric poetry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5 suggested contribution

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
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Park Walk | Open Hours in a Nature Sanctuary


Normally closed to visitors except on guided tours, come meander at your own pace along the rustic trail and see how this once weed-filled promontory has become a native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Ballet Exercise Class for Adults


Here’s your chance to experience the ballerina in each of us. Learn basic ballet steps and experience the joy of dancing in a class that combines ballet and exercise specifically for older adults. You’ll have fun as you dance and see for yourself the benefits of ballet for good balance, agility and grace. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to have fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | Attend a Taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with Cedric “The Entertainer”


Attend a live taping of Who Wants to be a Millionaire with new host Cedric "The Entertainer." You are guaranteed to laugh yourself silly. Studio audience members will also have the opportunity to audition to be on the show.
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Viola Competition Finals


Program: TOWER Purple Rhapsody for Viola
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz


This collection of stories follows the exploits of Junior, a Dominican American Don Juan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 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. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | Alexandros Washburn discusses his book Nature of Urban Design: A New York Perspective on Resilience


The best cities become an ingrained part of their residents’ identities. Urban design is the key to this process, but all too often, citizens abandon it to professionals, unable to see a way to express what they love and value in their own neighborhoods. In this visually rich book, Alexandros Washburn, Chief Urban Designer of the New York Department of City Planning, redefines urban design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Conscious Medicine/Guided Meditation Workshop


With Javier Baca. Realign your body’s energetic lines of communication. Enhance your body’s ability to breathe, reduce stress, think clearly, and strengthen our immune system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Cuban Photography After the Revolution: Between Myth and Reality


Iliana Cipero will present and discuss a series of images from various Cuban artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Lecture | Insects You Can Find in New York City


Michael Feller, Chief Naturalist at Parks’ Natural Resources Group, will present this lecture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. The class is geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | What Makes a Good Financial Plan?


True financial planning is a multi-step process, not products to buy. Learn how to identify, prioritize and achieve your financial goals. Presented by the Financial Planning Association of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Helaine Olen reads from her book Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry


The former financial columnist goes behind the curtain of the personal finance industry to expose the myths, contradictions, and outright lies it has perpetuated. She shows how an industry that started as a response to the Great Depression morphed into a behemoth that thrives by selling us products and services that offer little, if any, help.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Media Disruption: The New Normal


In recent months, traditional media has seen more than its share of game-changing events through buyouts and mergers from smaller entities. What does it all means for the future of journalism? Featuring Martin Nisenholtz, senior advisor, The New York Times; Ben Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Buzzfeed; Elizabeth Spiers, acting editorial director, Flavorpill Productions; and Shafqat Islam, co-founder and CEO, Newscred. Moderated by J. Max Robins: contributor, Techonomy Media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Rediscovering 19th-Century Photographic Traditions


Artist Liz Sales and internationally renowned photographer Adam Fuss discuss awakening nineteenth-century photographic traditions as a means of rediscovering photography as well as the work Sales created for her site-specific exhibitions The Eye's Mind as part of Photo Walls in Picture Collection and Art in the Windows exhibition series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | The Crime of Passion: Warburg, Dürer, Orpheus


Christopher S. Wood, a visiting professor at the Department of German, will talk about “The Crime of Passion.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Reading | Double Take VII Reading


When three pairs of authors each trade takes on a shared experience they reveal just how different perception and prose can be. Featuring: Christopher Sorrentino & Andrew Hultkrans will consider Richard Nixon on his centenary. Cathy Park Hong & Nelly Reifler imagine futuristic surveillance. Mary Jo Bang & Timothy Donnelly report on reading Kafka's Amerika.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Erica Jong reads from her book Fear of Flying


Meet author Erica Jong, whose novel Fear of Flying soared to bestsellerdom in the early '70s. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this groundbreaking work of feminist fiction. Jong will be in conversation with Jennifer Weiner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance: Emily Deren / rdhm / Julia Vickers


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 an Artist-in-Residence or an occasional guest, where we will experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists' process.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


These introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine’s top picks (4 stars).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Book Signing | Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart signs copies of her book My Story


Kidnapped from her home and rescued nine long months later, Elizabeth Smart's story is at least familiar to most. Please join this remarkable young woman shares her harrowing and courageous story in her new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Lore Segal reads from her book Half the Kingdom


Celebrate the launch of the author’s first novel since 1985. It's a brilliant, funny new book about life, death, and growing old in today’s America by the author the New York Times calls “closer than anyone to writing the Great American Novel.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Reading | Mary Oliver reads from her book Dog Songs


A collection of new and favorite poems, celebrating the dogs that have enriched the poet’s world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Pen Parentis Literary Salon


Featuring readings by Ben Greenman, Jessica Francis Kane, Danielle Lazarin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Photographer Talk: Claire Rosen


Claire Rosen is a prolific photographer and video artist whose trademark whimsical imagery is inspired by fairy tales, fables and other children's stories. Rosen's work has been recognized by the International Photography Awards and Sony World Awards, among other organizations. In 2012, she was included in Forbes’ “30 Brightest Under 30” list.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Corky Has A Band, a hyper-vaudevillian performance duo, presents The Playground


Corky Has A Band explores the plethora of sound that can be created by the piano using extended techniques and various preparations. They also play with non-piano noises such as balloons, toys and smart phone apps. Music by Professor Tickles (David Broome) and Sergeant Whiskers (Amir Khosrowpour). Corky Has A Band's eclectic and unpredictable shows are presented through the guise of a variety show, consisting of games, skits and songs, all under a sparkling blanket of highly virtuosic improvisation. Sometimes humorous, sometimes crass, and sometimes heartwarmingly sentimental - Corky Has A Band's The Playground is a surrealist playground run amok.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Screening | Creature Features: A Grown-Up’s Guide to Our Favorite Monsters


In the 21st century, children are no longer frightened by the close-up of Frankenstein’s face, although it terrified mature viewers back in 1931. In this screening, see footage of vampires, werewolves, giant apes, and creatures from assorted lagoons, and contemplate and discuss why we are so fascinated by these images.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | The Hugo Wolf Quartett performs 2 world premieres


World premieres of string quartets by Julia Purgina and Roland Freisitzer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | The Music of Thad Jones, Jazz Trumpter and Composer


The Jazz Orchestra opens its season performing from the charts of the legendary trumpeter, composer, and arranger Thad Jones (1923-1986), known for his classic big band works and performances with the Count Basie Orchestra and the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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