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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 5, 2024?

49 free events take place on Saturday, October 5 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 5 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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49 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, October 5, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Music, Karaoke, Dance, Gallery Tours, Art-Making for the Whole Family at a Museum
free events nyc Jewish History: Centuries of Art
free events nyc Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea
free events nyc Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical
free events nyc Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront
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Festival | Celebración Latina Family Day: Food, Crafts, Dance Classes, and More


All ages are invited to join the celebration with dance lessons, performances by School of Dance students, tours of the headquarters, food trucks, craft activities, face-painting and other activities for kids, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Celebraci&oacute;n Latina Family Day: Food, Crafts, Dance Classes, and More

Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to depoct the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Drawing in the Park

Birdwatching | Fall Bird Outing


Experienced bird guide Efua Peterson leads a tour of the park in search of feathered friends in the fall! We'll meet at the Urban Farm and migrate to the Freshwater Wetland and Salt Marsh. We'll have a limited number of binoculars for participants to borrow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free
Birdwatchings, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Fall Bird Outing

Conference | How To Build A Fire: James Baldwin 2-Day Convening (Day 2)


In celebration of the centennial birth of James “Jimmy” Baldwin, there will be a two-day convening in collaboration with the Institute for Research in African American Studies and the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. A group of scholars and creatives, including Prentis Hemphill, Bettina Love, PhD, Derrais Carter, PhD, Darnell Moore, Marsha Jean-Charles, PhD, Dante Stewart, Farah Jasmine Griffin, and more, will reflect on the blackprints Baldwin wrote for his time, toward building and making our own interventions in the present. Schedule 10:00 AM: Opening Session + Invocation with Prentice Hemphill 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Panels and Breaks 5- 7 PM: Opening Reception + DJ
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Conferences, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, How To Build A Fire: James Baldwin 2-Day Convening (Day 2)

Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Street Fair

Workshop | Fishing in the Hudson


Experienced anglers show you how to fish and teach about life in the Hudson River. The day includes an art project, a nature walk, and a performance from Sonia de los Santos.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Fishing in the Hudson

Workshop | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River


Start your Saturday morning with fitness dance steps for all. Dancers of all levels (and ages) are welcome to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins from Punjab in India and Pakistan, a dance now learned and loved by many.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River

Workshop | Building a Comic Book Environment


Learn the fundamentals of comic books with Professor Ed Murr, formally an artist at Marvel Comics. Create your own comic book world, unique characters and sequential art. All levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Building a Comic Book Environment

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Museumss, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Festival | Music, Karaoke, Dance, Gallery Tours, Art-Making for the Whole Family at a Museum


Celebrate art at this all-day event! Bring the family for music and karaoke, dance and poetry, gallery tours and art-making, pinatas, and so on. There will be a soul and jazz performance, marching band, art and fashion vendors, curator talks and more (see the full schedule at the registration link).
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Festivals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Music, Karaoke, Dance, Gallery Tours, Art-Making for the Whole Family at a Museum

Dance Performance | Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea


Comprising three levels of spectatorship -- near, far, and very far away -- the performance makes use of the environment, building a structure that organizes the audience's experience. The work is performed by local dancers. The additional performances take place at 2 pm and 4 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea

Workshop | HIIT Workout


Boxing-inspired high intensity workouts. Get your blood pumping. Strengthen your core. Getting 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise a week can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. This workshop makes it fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, HIIT Workout

Workshop | Contemporary Games Social - Outdoors


Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Contemporary Games Social - Outdoors

Festival | Everyone Who Lives Here is a New Yorker: Outdoor Art, Music & Dance Festival


The event will include a dance performance by Xenoduo with A Mobile Home, the launch of Noah Fischer's newspaper New York 2044: Issue 2 on immigration, and a musical performance by Reverend Billy Talen & the Stop Shopping Choir.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Festivals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Everyone Who Lives Here is a New Yorker: Outdoor Art, Music & Dance Festival

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson!


Enjoy a kayaking session - an exhilarating escape on the water. Must sign a waiver. Participants must be at least 18 years old and know how to swim. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Be sure to allow time for waiting in line: first-come, first-served (last admission is at 5:30PM)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Kayaking on the Hudson!

Staged Reading | Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I


The Instant Shakespeare Company, whose motto is "Shakespeare for Everyone!" is now in its 25th Season of presenting readings of all of Shakespeare's plays. Join for the group's play reading of Henry IV, Part I
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Readings, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I

Workshop | Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm


A sweet experience as you discover the art of sorghum pressing and learn all about this amazing plant. During this hands-on experience, you will juice sorghum with a hand cranked press, taste fresh sorghum juice, sample boiled-down sorghum syrup, and snack on popped sorghum grain, which resembles popcorn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Sorghum Saturday: A Sweet Day on the Urban Farm

Film | Fahrenheit 451 (1966): dystopian drama, Francois Truffaut director


Adaptation of the Ray Bradbury novel about a future society that has banned all reading material and the job of the firemen is to keep the fires at 451 degrees: the temperature that paper burns. A fireman begins to re-think his job when he meets a book-loving girl. Director: Francois Truffaut Cast: Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring, Jeremy Spenser, Alex Scott
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Fahrenheit 451 (1966): dystopian drama, Francois Truffaut director

Film | Night of the Living Dead (1968) Directed by George A. Romero


As corpses begin to reanimate and leave the graveyard, searching for fresh humans to devour, a group of individuals hides out in an abandoned house. Ben tries to control the situation as best as he can, but when the living dead surround the house, everyone begins to panic. The zombies start finding ways inside, and one by one, each living person becomes prey. Director: George A. Romero Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Marilyn Eastman, Karl Hardman, Judith Ridley, Keith Wayne, Russell W. Streiner George A. Romero was an American-Canadian film director, writer, editor and actor famous for his Night of the Living Dead series of films about a zombie apocalypse. He is considered a major contributor to the image of the zombie in modern culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Night of the Living Dead (1968) Directed by&nbsp;George A. Romero

Musical | Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical


Sally is a reworking and reimagining of Jerome Kern's forgotten 1921 gem that queries the iconic "rags to riches" story and examines the early American musical itself. Featuring a new book by playwriting student Meg Ledford and new orchestrations by composer Calvin Hitchcock, the show interrogates the American Dream as it seemed to be in the 1920s, from today's vantage point. A student production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Musicals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical

Dance Performance | Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea


Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea created this dance work. Comprising three levels of spectatorship -- near, far, and very far away -- the performance makes use of the environment, building a structure that organizes the audience's experience. The work is performed by local dancers. Additional performances take place at noon and 4 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kak-lea

Museums | Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others - Guided Tour


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Chamber Music on the Water


A one hour performance (no intermission), including a Q & A session with the musicians. The program is announced at the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Chamber Music on the Water

Birdwatching | Island Birds Tour


Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the Island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatchings, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Island Birds Tour

Tour | Urban Farm Tour


Discover a world of compost, organic gardening, and bees right in New York City. Tour the Urban Farm and learn about the organizations - including GrowNYC, The Bee Conservancy, and Earth Matter NY,  who are making the city a little greener.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Musicals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, A Heart-Warming Musical

Workshop | Artmaking Workshop


An art-making workshop with Rose Deler, artist of "Píntame Angelitos Negros." Limited materials available, first-come basis.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Artmaking Workshop

Dance Performance | Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kaklea


Comprising three levels of spectatorship -- near, far, and very far away -- the performance makes use of the environment, building a structure that organizes the audience's experience. The work is performed by local dancers. Additional performances take place at noon and 2 pm.
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Dance Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Analphabetes: Dance That Makes Use of the Environment, created by Paris-based choreographer Lenio Kaklea

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Schoenberg, Robert Schumann, Schubert, Poulenc, and More


Jinhee Park, Collaborative Piano. Program Schoenberg (1874-1951), Erwartung, Op. 2, No. 1 Jeremiah Clarke (1674-1707), The Seal Man Poulenc (1899-1963), Trois poemes de Louise Lalanne Schoenberg (1874-1951), Erhebung, Op. 2, No. 3 Robert Schumann (1810-1956), Er ist's Schubert (1797-1828), Suleika I Hugo Wolf (1860-1903), Verborgenheit Alison Bauld (b. 1944), Ophelia's Lament Schubert (1797-1828), Die Liebe hat gelogen Robert Schumann (1810-1956), Wer machte dich so krank? Schubert (1797-1828), Nacht und Traume
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5:30 pm
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Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Piano Works by Schoenberg, Robert Schumann, Schubert, Poulenc, and More

Classical Music | Works by Florence Price and More for String Quartet and Piano (In Person AND Online!)


Momenta Quartet; Nana Shi, piano. Program Charles Ives (1874-1954), String Quartet No. 1, "From the Salvation Army" Florence Price (1887-1953), Piano Quintet in A minor Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to the building and receive your visitor badge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Works by Florence Price and More for String Quartet and Piano&nbsp;(In Person AND Online!)
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Plays, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, A Play About Lust, Jealousy, and Politics
7:00 pm
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Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, A Play About Resilience of the Human Spirit and More
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Performances, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Shakespeare's Best Monologues

Movie in a Park | The Incredibles (2004): Animated Superhero Adventure


While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world. Director: Brad Bird Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter 115 min.
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Movie in a Parks, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, The Incredibles (2004): Animated Superhero Adventure

City Walk | Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront


Spanning across six acres, this Illuminating display features an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue. Guests are immersed in the installation as they walk a winding path through the ethereal painted landscape framed by the city's iconic skyline and the waterfront.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
City Walks, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront

Workshop | Hip-Hop Trivia Battle


What two train lines famously stop at Brooklyn’s Marcy Avenue station? Who is Salt-N-Pepa’s DJ? According to Pete Rock, what do the letters T.R.O.Y. stand for? Who took the Wock to Poland? If you know the answers to these questions, you owe it to yourself to show and prove at the  Hip-Hop Trivia Battle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Hip-Hop Trivia Battle
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Plays, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Love Story: Thriller/Comedy

Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven, Holst, Britten, and Bach


Program: HOLST / Jupiter (arr. Samuel Adler) J. S. BACH / Prelude, Chorale and Fugue (arr. Samuel Adler) BRITTEN / Three Divertimenti BEETHOVEN / Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (arr. Yoomi Paick) Witness the artistry of renowned pianist and Van Cliburn competition laureate Yekwon Sunwoo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Piano Works by Beethoven, Holst, Britten, and Bach

Classical Music | Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and More


Yekwon Sunwoo, piano. Program Gustav Holst (1874-1934), Jupiter J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Prelude, Chorale and Fugue Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), Three Divertimenti Beethoven (1770-1827), Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (arr. Yoomi Paick)
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Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and More

Musical | Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical


Sally is a reworking and reimagining of Jerome Kern's forgotten 1921 gem that queries the iconic "rags to riches" story and examines the early American musical itself. Featuring a new book by playwriting student Meg Ledford and new orchestrations by composer Calvin Hitchcock, the show interrogates the American Dream as it seemed to be in the 1920s, from today's vantage point. A student production.
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Musicals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Sally: Reimagining of a 1921 Jerome Kern Musical
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Plays, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, A Play, Homage to Theater
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Plays, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, A Thought-Provoking Dark Comedy
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Musicals, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Award-Winning Comedy at One of the Major NYC Theaters
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Plays, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Dark Satire: Family, Fantasy, and Technology
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Concerts, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Piano Works by Chopin, J.S. Bach and More at a Landmark Venue
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Comedy Clubs, October 05, 2024, 10/05/2024, Stand Up Comedy
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