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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 16, 2013?

47 free events take place on Monday, September 16 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 September 16 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 September . 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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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, September 16, 2013

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free events nyc Kuni Mikami, Pianist with Lionel Hampton's Big Band
free events nyc Israeli Cinema: Eran Riklis' Zaytoun (2012)
free events nyc Fall For Dance Festival, featuring the New York City Ballet
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Catch and Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   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
$6

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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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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Tour | Seneca Village Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Kuni Mikami, Pianist with Lionel Hampton's Big Band


Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kuni Mikami came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 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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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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2:00 pm
$6

Tour | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   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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Workshop | Wii Fit for Adults


Calling all Adults who want to lose or maintain current weight: Join Wii Fit for Adults and benefit from burning calories, socializing, maintaining current weight and/or tracking your BMI. Use the various workouts including yoga, strength training, boxing, stepping, hula hooping, running, and regaining balance through using the balance exercises. The Wii tracks your weight and BMI as well as your progress and allows you to compete with others. It is a fun way to keep a record of your progress while exercising.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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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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3:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Song for Bernadette: An Evening of Lyrics & Dance


There are few contemporary poets who have influenced the reading, writing and teaching of poetry as deeply as Bernadette Mayer. “Song for Bernadette” is a benefit for her. All proceeds will be donated to “The Friends of Bernadette Mayer Fund” and will help her keep warm and focused on writing throughout the winter. Featuring Anne Waldman, Arthur’s Landing, Artur 8 (KDMS), Bill Berkson, Ernie Brooks, Daniel Carter, Douglas Dunn, Elodie Lauten, Nirosta Steel, Stacy Szymaszek, Steven Taylor, and more TBA. Guest curated by Steven Hall.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$10-$20 suggested donation

Author Reading | Susan L. Schulman reads from her memoir Backstage Pass to Broadway


Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman will discuss her dishy new memoir with all-knowing theatre journalist/author Peter Filichia, followed by book signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Park Walk | The High Line Sunset Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park. Reservations Required RESERVE NOW
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Sunset Tour


Join Free Tours by Foot as they 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 something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Renaissance Ideal Cities


A photographic exhibit on Pienza and Sabbioneta.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Pulitzer winners Matt Apuzzo & Adam Goldman discuss their book Enemies Within


Matt Apuzzo and Adam Goldman, who shared the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for an Associated Press series on the NYPD’S clandestine spying programs targeting American Muslims, go even further behind the scenes, showing how many of the NYPD’s invasive methods were ineffective and even counterproductive in the fight against terror.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Suzanne Corso reads from her book The Suite Life


Suzanne Corso will be in conversation will Lyss Stern, CEO of DivaMoms, to discuss her new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | A Concentration in Cuts: The Paper Cut Art of Thomas Witte


Thomas Witte, local papercut artist, presents a detailed narrative describing the evolution of his work from a sculptor to a paper cut artist. He invites the audience to experience his process as he selects photos, meticulously draws his map, and carefully cuts the paper. Though his work is only comprised of white paper and void, he creates the illusion of textures, line, shadow and depth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Documentary: Emily Judem & Hazel Sheffield's For The Records: The Legacy and Lessons of Bleecker Bob’s


When Bob Plotnik quit law to open up a record store in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, the only thing he wanted was to get hold of his favorite street doo-wop records ahead of everyone else. This documentary film explores Bleecker Bob's impending closure and the nature of change and development in an urban setting. The film screening will be followed by a discussion with Emily Judem.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Reading | Fiction Forum: Nadia Aguiar-Hasselbring


Nadia Aguiar is the author of Secrets of Tamarind, and The Lost Island of Tamarind, which was long-listed for the Waterstone's Children’s Book Prize. She holds an MFA in Writing from Columbia University, and is a past winner of the Commonwealth Essay Competition. She was born and raised in Bermuda, where she currently lives, and is at work on the final book in the Tamarind trilogy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Sarah Burns discusses her book The Central Park Five: A Chronicle of a City Wilding


This lecture will include clips from the documentary The Central Park Five, which the presenter co-directed with David McMahon and Ken Burns, and there will be a discusscion of her book on the subject. It will cover the tragic story of the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five, the five teenagers who were sent to prison for a combined 40 years, how the book and film came into being, and the ongoing legal drama surrounding the case.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Lieux de mémoire, desire and film: Short Films by Maya Schweizer


This evening will feature a screening of short films by Berlin-based artist Maya Schweizer, and conversation between the artist and curator James Voorhies about her interest in the impact of memorials and monuments as places of memory, or embodiments of historical events and biography.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Discussion | A Discussion on Author John O'Hara, Featuring E.L. Doctorow and Others


E.L. Doctorow, Lorin Stein and Chip McGrath on John O’Hara, moderated by Steven Goldleaf. JOHN O’HARA (1905-1970) received instant acclaim for his first novel, Appointment in Samarra, and quickly came to be regarded as one of the most prominent writers in America. He won the National Book Award for his novel Ten North Frederick and had more stories published in The New Yorker than anyone in the history of the magazine. His fourteen novels include A Rage to Live, Pal Joey, BUtterfield 8, and From the Terrace, and his more than four hundred short stories have been collected in twelve volumes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Signing | Adelle Waldman signs copies of her book The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.


Debut novelist Adelle Waldman discusses the novels of manners, both classic and modern, with a special guest. Waldman will autograph copies of her book after the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Art and Dance: Susan Hefuna & Luca Veggetti's NotationNotations


The world premiere of NOTATIONOTATIONS marks a first-time collaboration between renowned, multimedia artist Susan Hefuna (b. Germany, 1962) and contemporary choreographer Luca Veggetti (b. Italy, 1963). NOTATIONOTATIONS posits the idea that if a line is the trace of a point in motion, then the human body moving through the space of the observed world is also a drawing. Staged over three nights, this event will open and close with a new video installation by Hefuna of a bustling, lower Manhattan intersection—a literal mapping of people and place that examines movement as something that is both rehearsed and habitual. Sketched onto the floor will be an expansive web of chalk lines made by Hefuna (her largest work to date) in advance of an audience; its dramatic creation captured by film. The artist perseveres via the projection, which will be screened as Veggetti’s dancers gradually erase the drawn surface through repetitive, physical gestures. The performance culminates in a dynamic display of swooping whorls made by their distilled movements across the floor. The effect is its own form of choreographic documentation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | Captured Motion: The Art and Science of Human Movement Research


Human motion-capture technologies have expanded ways of understanding human behavior, experience, and perception. Chris Bregler, a leader in the field of motion capture research, discusses its latest innovations. He is professor of computer science at New York University’s Courant Institute, director of the NYU Movement Lab, and CEO of Manhattan Mocap, LLC, whose research involving modern dancers, U.S. presidential candidates, Olympic athletes, and crowds has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, National Geographic, and many other outlets. Paul Scolieri, associate professor of dance, moderates.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Comedy Variety Week


Part of 7 nights of free comedy and variety. Tonight: Improv night - Live music by Jana and the Bailout Boys - Boston All-Stars - NY Mash Up 1 - Russ Armstrong (Chet Watkins - The Magnet) - Matt Fisher (The Law Firm - UCB) - Christian Capazzolli (Bucky - UCB) - Elana Fishbien (Featherweight - The Magnet) - Keisha Zollar (C. Monster - The PIT/ Doppelganger) - Brandon Scott Jones (Grandma’s Ashes - UCB)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Israeli Cinema: Eran Riklis' Zaytoun (2012)


When Israeli pilot Yoni is shot down over Beirut and taken prisoner by inhabitants of a Palestinian refugee camp, Fahed and his young friends are left to guard him. Despite his initial hatred of Yoni, Fahed's overpowering desire to see his parents' homeland leads him to help Yoni escape in return for taking Fahed to Israel. 110 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Film | Josh Fox's Gasland, Part II: More about Fracking


The sequel to Gasland, the Emmy-winning, Oscar- nominated documentary that brought the world's attention to the dangers of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," now asks the crucial question: what is the government doing to protect its citizens' rights to clean air and water? Hosted by Gale A. Brewer, New York City Council Member. Co-hosted by U.S Congressman Jerrold Nadler; NY State Senator Adriano Espaillat; NY State Senator Brad Hoylman; NY State Senator José M. Serrano; NY State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried; NY State Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal and The Mothers Project.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Reading | Kim Dower reads from her book Slice of Moon


An evening of poetry featuring Kim Dower (Air Kissing on Mars). Her latest collection combines her flare for whimsy and the profound sensitivity of the human condition. She is joined by Erica Jong (Fear of Flying).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Symposium | New York Comics & Picture-Story Symposium


The sixtieth meeting of the NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium will feature Zeina Abirached. NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium is a weekly series for artist/writers working in various text-image forms: comics, picture-stories, animation, etc. at which to present and critique current work. The symposium will examine new ideas for the distribution of print and electronic work that move beyond the existing models of publishing and advertising. Meetings will be facilitated by a rotating group of practitioners and guest speakers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Short Eyes by Miguel Pinero


   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Lecture | Redefining Literacy


With Guest Speaker Nicholas Negroponte, founder and chairman of the One Laptop per Child non-profit association and co-founder and director of the MIT Media Lab. He discusses literacy in the digital age. Q&A to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Tom Sito discusses his book Moving Innovation


Tom Sito, a computer graphics insider for more than 30 years, discusses the field’s evolution and signs copies of his new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Documentary: Sven Zellner's Price of Gold (2012)


This astounding film is the first to document the illegal gold-diggers in Mongolia's Gobi Desert risking their lives for a few grams of the precious mineral. While the speculative market value of gold in the Western world holds little relation to any tangible yardstick, the film describes in very direct and stark images what it means to prospect for gold by hand, in brutal conditions eerily reminiscent of the California Gold Rush during the late 19th-century. 86 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Screening | Excerpts from the 2013 Documentary and Narrative Independent Filmmaker Labs


The Labs Showcase gives audiences a first look at exciting new films, before their festival premieres. This outdoor screening features excerpts from the 20 new films from the emerging talent of the 2013 IFP Labs, the nation’s only program that supports diverse feature filmmakers when they need it most: through the completion, marketing and distribution of their first features. 7:00PM: Doors Open 7:30PM: Live Music 8:00PM: Films Begin 9:30PM: Q&A with filmmakers 10:00PM: Reception sponsored by Red Stripe Lager
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Windscape performs works by Bach and others


Program: BACH (arr. Jolley) Prelude and Fugue in E Minor KARL PILSS Serenade ENDRE SZERVÁNSZKY Woodwind Quintet No. 1 ÉMILE BERNARD Divertissement, op. 36 Created in 1994 by five eminent woodwind soloists, Windscape has won a unique place for itself as a vibrant, ever-evolving group of musical individualists, an "unquintet" which has delighted audiences throughout the US, Canada, and Asia. Windscape's innovative programs and presentations are designed to take listeners on a musical and historical world tour; music and engaging commentary evoke vivid cultural landscapes of distant times and places.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Jazz | D'Ambrose Boyd & David Pearl Present Singers Space


Come to this jazz open mic, hosted by D'Ambrose Boyd with David Pearl at the piano. Where New York's finest professional and aspiring singers come to sing their favorites and hear their peers perform before an intimate audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | Fall For Dance Festival, featuring the New York City Ballet


Performances By New York City Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, and STREB Extreme Action Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Open Mike | The Night Shift presents Drunken Shakespeare II


Dust off those sonnets and dig out those folios because The Night Shift is thrilled to bring you the return of Drunken Shakespeare. Back by popular demand, this Time Out New York Critic's Pick is a Bardian-karaoke crossover that invites you to get tickled, pickled, and give Falstaff a run for his money. Have a favorite sonnet, scene or soliloquy you've been dying to share with a bar full of debauched knaves? Then this is the event for you! There'll be surprises, prizes, prose and pentameter. Drunken Shakespeare has played to a full house, so be sure to get there early and join your Band of Brothers (and some bar wenches) in answering the question: To Beer or Not to Beer?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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