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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 17, 2024?
37 free events take place on Thursday, October 17 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 17 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 17, 2024?
37 free events take place on Thursday, October 17 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 17 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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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, October 17, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.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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9:00 am
$4
$4
Workshop | Pick Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
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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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Tour of New York City Hall
One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Shadow of a Doubt (1943) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Charlotte "Charlie" Newton is bored with her quiet life at home with her parents and younger sister. She wishes something exciting would happen and knows exactly what they need: a visit from her sophisticated, much-traveled Uncle Charlie Oakley, her mother's younger brother. Imagine her delight when, out of the blue, they receive a telegram from Uncle Charlie announcing that he is coming to visit them for awhile. Charlie Oakley creates quite a stir and charms the ladies' club, as well as the bank President where his brother-in-law works. Young Charlie begins to notice odd behavior on his part, such as cutting out a story in the local paper about a man who marries and then murders rich widows. When two strangers appear asking questions about him, she begins to imagine the worst about her beloved Uncle Charlie. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Patricia Collinge, Henry Travers, Wallace Ford, Hume Cronyn Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director, despite five nominations. Ages 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
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
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Wildlife Outing in the Park
A wildlife outing to discover the flora and fauna that make the park ecologically rich.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Craft Studio
Open 'studio' craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Folk Art: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards - Tour
Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Renaissance and Traditional Armenian Works for Voice and Viol (In Person AND Online!)
Lucine Musaelian, bass viol & voice; Nathan Giorgetti, bass viol, perform works by John Dowland (1563-1626), Giulio Caccini (1551-1618), Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677), Tobias Hume (1569-1645), as well as traditional Armenian music
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth
Young Furiosa, kidnapped from the Green Place of Many Mothers, gets caught between a battle of two tyrannical warlords. As Furiosa attempts to make her way home, she finds herself in a constant fight for survival, as the two tyrants vie for power. Director: George Miller Cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne Anya Taylor-Joy is an actress who has won several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award. Taylor-Joy appeared in the fifth and sixth seasons of the television crime drama Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) and played Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020), which gained her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Also in 2020, she received acclaim for her performance as chess prodigy Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit, winning a Golden Globe Award and receiving a nomination for an Emmy Award. Taylor-Joy has since starred in the films Last Night in Soho (2021), The Northman, and The Menu (both 2022), earning another Golden Globe Award nomination for the last of these. Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Hemsworth starred as Thor in the 2011 film of the same name and reprised the role in several subsequent instalments. Hemsworth's most critically acclaimed films include the comedy horror The Cabin in the Woods (2012), the biographical sports film Rush (2013), and the action film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays
This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Saxophonist who Performed with Prince and Marvin Gaye!
Jazz musician, singer, composer Fostina Dixon plays soprano, alto, baritone saxes, flute, and clarinet. She has performed with Prince, Marvin Gaye, Sammy Davis Jr., Cab Calloway, Abbey Lincoln, the Big Apple Jazz Women, and many more. Dixon has released five albums as a leader.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | The Met: A History of a Museum and Its People
This book is a groundbreaking bottom-up history of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exploring both its triumphs and its failings. Jonathan Conlin tells the stories of the people who have shaped the museum―from curators and artists to museumgoers and security guards―and the communities that have made it their own. Highlighting inequalities of wealth, race, and gender, he exposes the hidden costs of the museum’s reliance on “robber barons” and oligarchs, the exclusionary immigration policies that influenced the foundation of the American Wing, and the obstacles faced by women curators. Drawing on extensive interviews with past and current staff, Conlin brings the story up to the present, including the museum’s troubled 150th anniversary in 2020. As the Met faces continued controversy, this book offers a timely account of the people behind an iconic institution and a compelling case for the museum’s vision of shared human creativity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
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Film | The Wretched Life of Juanita Narboni (2005): Comedy from Morocco
The daughter of an Englishman and an Andalusian woman, Juanita rejects the historical changes taking place in Tangier.She lives alone in this "Paradise lost", surrounded by her sister Elena; Esther, her close friend who dedicates her entire life to an impossible love affair with a Moroccan; and Hamruch the housemaid, who disappears one day without saying a word. Director: Farida Benlyazid Stars: Mariola Fuentes, Nadia Alami, Francisco Algora 101 min. Followed by a discussion with the director
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:15 pm
Free
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Performance | Prelude 2024: Experimental Theater Festival
This is the second day of the annual, four-day event which features works-in-process, critical conversations, and new theater and performance scholarship. See link for full details.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today
This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, reservation required
$5, reservation required
Book Discussion | CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion
Fashion creative director Sunita Kumar Nair talks about her book, which gathers the greats of the fashion world to speak about Bessette Kennedy’s timeless style. The author will share personal anecdotes from family and friends, including Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Manolo Blahnik, Wes Gordon, Tory Burch, and others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Past as Prologue: A Historical Acknowledgment
An exhibition that focuses on landscape and territory and documents U.S. expansion in the 19th century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | The Cremator (1969): Czechoslovak dark comedy horror
Kopfrkingl enjoys his job at a crematorium in Prague--perhaps a little but too much. From his haphazard studies about Tibet, he gets the idea of reincarnation into his head. Once World War II begins, Kopfrkingl must appear as Aryan as possible, so his old friend Reinke points out that Kopfrkingl has some German heritage. But his wife and children are Jewish, and as a now-Nazi, Kopfrkingl’s blood boils. Director: Juraj Herz Cast: Rudolf Hrusinsky, Vlasta Chramostova
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Lester Beall and the Campaign to Electrify America (in-person and online)
Lester Beall was one of the most important designers of the 20th century. He transformed European avant-garde into a distinctly American modernism. This talk by graphic design historian Mark Resnick will be an overview of Beall’s life and career. It will look at the landmark series of posters Beall designed for the Rural Electrification Administration, a federal agency crucial for President Roosevelt’s “New Deal.”
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Pacific Island Film Festival: Dance Celebration Through the Pacific Islands, with Live Performance and Discussion
An evening of short films showcasing Pacific Island dance and culture with a live performance and panel discussion. In this screening, two short films showcase Pacific Island dance and culture along with a live performance by Dancers Unlimited principal dancer Keala Fung and a panel discussion about the importance of dance, film and art in the indigenous environmental activists space . Screenings include the short films Vakariataka and Po'ele Wai. As a four-part cinematic poem, Vakariataka combines the landscape of Fiji, the contemporary style of the traditional Fijian dance meke and language, and the linkage between the body, the water, and the land. Po'ele Wai is a narrative short film that combines magical realism, dark fantasy and horror within a classical narrative to tell a visceral story of the effects of poisoning in a poetic homage to sacred waters. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and More for String Quartet
Ivalas Quartet (Reuben Kebede, Tiani Butts, violin; Marcus Stevenson, viola; Pedro Sanchez, cello), performs works by Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Beethoven (1770-1827), and Alvin Singleton (b. 1940).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Doctor Will You Pray for Me? Medicine, Chaplains, and Healing the Whole Person (online)
The modern world faces religious, spiritual and existential quandaries, as new technologies redefine the beginnings and ends of life. Excruciating choices arise about when to turn off the machines—whether and when we should "play God." The COVID-19 pandemic made these dilemmas ever more acute. Increasingly, however, public discourse on religion and spirituality is polarized, with evangelicals on one side and vehement atheists on the other. Dr. Robert Klitzman's new book explores how patients and families struggle to make sense of serious disease and threats of death and other medical crises, seeking hope, purpose and larger connections beyond themselves. Physicians and other clinical staff are frequently uncomfortable with these issues, and chaplains have been filling the void, developing valuable approaches and insights. Most Americans will live out their final years in hospitals or nursing homes, and face existential and spiritual quandaries. Many of their prior religious and spiritual beliefs will fall short, and chaplains will often be the ones to assist, partly by reframing narratives and understandings of illness and spirituality. Yet people often know little, if anything, about these professionals. Klitzman presents stories about the spiritual lives of patients and explores the role of chaplains—who they are, what they do and the challenges they face.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:15 pm
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Film | Lingui, the Sacred Bonds (2022): Abortion Drama
Amina, a practicing Muslim, lives with her daughter, 15-year-old Maria. When Amina learns Maria is pregnant and wants to abort the child, they face an impossible situation in a country where abortion is legally and morally condemned. Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun Stars: Achouackh Abakar Souleymane, Rihane Khalil Alio, Youssouf Djaoro 87 min. In French and Chadian Arabic with English subtitles Screening followed by a Q&A
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | The Only Way Out: The Racial and Sexual Performance of Escape
Katie Brewer Ball's new book examines America's fascination with the escape story. She claims that escape is an important way to probe American ideas of freedom and constraint.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss, with Award-Winning Author (online)
Fredericka Mandelbaum (1818-1894), known as the "Queen of the Crooks", was a notable figure in the history of organized crime in the United States, particularly during the 19th century. Residing in Kleindeutchland (now Lower East Side), in her effort to provide for her family, she eventually became an infamous crime boss, and well-loved in her neighborhood. Author Margalit Fox is a former senior writer for The New York Times.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | A New Books on Immigration: Once I Was You / Humanizing Immigration
In Once I Was You, Emmy-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa explores the story of immigration, creating a clear-eyed depiction of a country in crisis. Bill Hing's Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System contends that immigrant rights are part of the fight for racial justice and that a humanitarian approach is needed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Ghostbusters (1984): Sci-Fi Comedy with Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver
Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. Director: Ivan Reitman Stars: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver 105 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Layers: A Dance Film
A screening of dancer Cesar Abreu's film. Abreu employs the living legacy of Puerto Rican artists. Afterward, there will be a chance to hear the film composer Angelica Negron’s music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Alumni Reading
Sarah LaBrie, Bruna Dantas Lobato, Clare Sestanovich, and Zach Williams read from their work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz and Science: The Effect of Music on Our Brain
Jazz musician and singer Kelly Green in conversation with MD-PhD student in Neurobiology and Behavior at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute, David Gruskin, about the impact of music on our brain and its influence on our visual perception. How does a film's score affect our interpretation of the images on screen? Do we all respond in the same way? Find out!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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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
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7:30 pm
Free
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Reading | James Baldwin at 100
Acclaimed actor Chukwudi Iwuji does a reading to celebrate the centenary of James Baldwin, the beloved author of Giovanni's Room and The Fire Next Time.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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