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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 20, 2014?

54 free events take place on Saturday, September 20 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 20 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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54 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, September 20, 2014

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free events nyc Documentary: Teller's Tim's Vermeer (2013)
free events nyc Concert on Water
free events nyc West Coast Swing Dancing
free events nyc Noriko Inamori's Prayer of Love and Peace, a Play about the Atomic Bombings
free events nyc Music by Composers from England, Germany, Israel, and Italy
        

Tour | Alternative New York Tour


Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Baylander Tour


Join a public tour of this historic U.S. Navy vessel that was originally deployed during Vietnam and later used to train U.S. helicopter pilots.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


City Hall Park, Broadway, New York, NY, United States (map) DescriptionFree Tours by Foot is partnering with Visit New York Tours in offering a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Lesson | Dance Class with the Jose Limón Dance Company


Open to all levels and ages. No experience required. Bring comfortable clothes and sneakers, plus water. Discover the freedom of dance with the world famous Limón Dance Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood 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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Park Walk | Guided Walking Tour: The High Line


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly Guided Walking Tours are free hour-long tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join the Manhattan Community Boathouse for a paddle on the Hudson! Their free walk-up kayaking program operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is suitable for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and basic instructions are provided. All participants must sign a liability waiver and know how to swim.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Museum Open House


An all-day “Meet The Africa Center” festival will introduce the public to the place once known as the Museum for African Art. The Africa Center has expanded its mission to become the world’s leading civic Africa institution. Featuring an art installation by Nigerian artist Emeka Ogboh, performances by the Dance Theater of Harlem, and screenings of the inspirational film, The Power of Protest Music. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about and sample African cuisine, partake in educational craft workshops, listen to African musicians and storytellers, and much more, all while listening to the sounds of contemporary African music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House - the former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College - offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR's rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor's activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara's support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Tour times: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Tour | Williamsburg Street Art Tour


Street art is visual art created in public locations, usually unsanctioned artwork executed outside of the context of traditional art venues. The term gained popularity during the graffiti art boom of the early 1980s and continues to be applied to subsequent incarnations. Stencil graffiti, wheat pasted poster art or sticker art, and street installation or sculpture are common forms of modern street art. Video projection, yarn bombing and Lock On sculpture became popularized at the turn of the 21st century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatching | Birdwatching in the Park


Join a birder/naturalist to learn about the birds that nest and rest in the parks. Along with familiar birds, like the American Robin, Catbird, Mockingbird, and a variety of Sparrows, birders will seek out migrating Warblers, Finches, Brant Geese, and perhaps the more uncommon Hummingbird, Hawk, and Heron. Binoculars and field guides for adults and children are available. Novice and experienced birders welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up Zumba


Shape Up NYC (an NYC Parks program run in partnership with Equinox, NYC Service, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


Manhattan’s favorite artisan market is back for a fifth season of amazing vintage finds, artisan creations and delicious local food.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star


About 30 minutes. Fortify your mind! Tour one of the best examples of classic star-shaped fort design anywhere in the country, including the oldest structure on the island. Tours on the half hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Explore Castle Williams and get some history in the round at the best-preserved circular fortification in the nation. Tours on the half hour. About 30 minutes long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Greenwich Village Walking Tour


This tour highlights the unique, bizarre and beautiful bohemia we call Greenwich Village. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and are led by licensed guides who focus on the various social, architectural and/or historic aspects of the neighborhood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Other | Coloring Books Giveaway


Free coloring books! Look for the table with crayons, disco music and free coloring books.
   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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Workshop | Morningside Lights: Odysseus on the A Train


Morningside Lights is a weeklong arts event, culminating in an illuminated procession of public art in Morningside Park. Join the week of workshops September 20-26, and help build a fleet of one-of-a-kind lanterns and hand-made instruments in a free event led by the directors of Processional Arts Workshop. This years theme Odysseus on the A Train shares in a university-wide celebration of Harlem artist Romare Bearden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Seining the River Wild


Learn about the remarkable creatures of the East River as our scientists use a seining net to humanely catch and release these unique critters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


Travel from Grand Army Plaza, past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and stop at the Dairy on this trip through the southern Park highlights. Route involves moderate inclines and some stairs. 45 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Parade | The 57th German-American Steuben Parade


Over more than fifty years, the German-American Steuben Parade has grown into the largest event of its kind in the United States. No other festival in New York City is as colorful and as much fun as our parade with hundreds of music and dance groups, the wildly costumed and masked Karneval groups, the folks in their historic Tracht, the marksmen and all the other marchers.
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12:00 pm
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Film | Mike Newell's Mona Lisa Smile (2003): Art Opens Minds


Stars: Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles. A free-thinking art professor teaches conservative 1950s Wellesley girls to question their traditional social roles. 117 mins.
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12:15 pm
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Screening | After School Special Film Festival


The inaugural After School Special Film Festival features films and animations by some of the most accomplished alumni. 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM: "Rio 2" in 3D and Q&A with Blue Sky Studios Animators 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM: SVA Shorts! The Animated Series: A Screening and Q&A 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM: "Lars and the Real Girl" in 35mm & Q&A with Director Craig Gillespie 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: "La Camioneta" Screening & Q&A with Documentarian Mark Kendall 11:59 PM: "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America" in 35mm & Q&A with Co-Director Yvette Kaplan
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Opera | New York Opera Forum presents La Gioconda by Amilcare Ponchielli


A concert version.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights 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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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   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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Film | John Hughes' Sixteen Candles (1984): Teenage Suds


Starring Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Michael Schoeffling. High school sophomore Sam Baker’s entire family has forgotten about her sixteenth birthday due to her sister’s impending wedding. As if life couldn’t get worse, her crush has gotten ahold of a note intended for her best friend. 93 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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Performance | Open Studio with Superhero Clubhouse


EARTH (a play about people) is a multidisciplinary theatrical event exploring the personal, social, and environmental questions surrounding contemporary issues of population, created collaboratively and remotely by international teams of artists and scientists. The seventh in a series of ecology-inspired Planet Plays, EARTH follows the journey of a couple as they attempt to decide whether or not to have a child. No latecomers please. May contain adult content.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Orchestra of St. Luke’s Family Music Day


Program: Selections from Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik The opening movement from Dvořák’s String Quintet in G Major Selections from Britten’s Simple Symphony Orchestra of St. Luke’s invites kids, parents, and caretakers to Family Music Day. The afternoon begins with a concert designed especially for children. The OSL musicians will make this an exciting experience for their young audience, explaining the unique characteristics of their instruments, pointing out what to listen for in the music, and inviting participation throughout. Following the performance, kids will be invited to try out string instruments with the help of Youth Orchestra of St. Luke’s teachers. They can also build their own instruments at an instrument-making workshop, and win giveaways with a spin OSL’s prize wheel.
   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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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Hike | Hike through History


About 90 minutes. See the whole history of the island in one go. The most comprehensive program takes you to nearly every highlight in the historic district. Visitors should be prepared to stand for a full 90 minutes and walk a distance of about 1.5 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Country Sounds: Aoife O’Donovan / Cahalen Morrison and Eli West


Aoife O’Donovan is a versatile singer who has lent her voice to a range of genres from progressive neo-bluegrass to folk rock. Her work with the band Crooked Still “brings to traditional bluegrass a diversity of talent that is simply spectacular… Familiar tunes are suddenly brand-new, engaging, infused with intensity… ” (Bluegrass Unlimited). Cahalen Morrison and Eli West are considered two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today… and [their music] draws from old folk sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. While paying homage to classic folk, country, and bluegrass, Morrison and West put a modern spin on their compositions, making it accessible to old and new fans alike. Bring a blanket for lawn seating (no chairs are allowed).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: Teller's Tim's Vermeer (2013)


Inventor Tim Jenison seeks to understand the painting techniques used by Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer. 80 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
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Performance | Excerpts from Firefighters, a Musical


A gripping theatrical presentation with music and dance highlighting the devastating impact of a horrific incident on a family. Experience the culture of Japan through this special presentation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: André Robert Lee's The Prep School Negro (2012)


André Robert Lee takes a journey back in time to revisit the events of his adolescence while also spending time with current-day prep school students of color and their classmates to see how much has really changed inside the ivory tower. What he discovers along the way is the poignant and unapologetic truth about who really pays the consequences for yesterday's accelerated desegregation and today's racial naiveté. 71 min. The film will be followed by a Q&A with director André Robert Lee and scholar Paul M. Farbe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Safari!


Come explore the park on a guided safari walk that searches out site-specific dance pieces choreographed for the park. Wear comfortable shoes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Recital Featuring Works by Schumann and Others


With: Danielle Farina, viola Jeewon Park, piano Anthony Newman, piano Program features works by Hummel, Schumann, and Newman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: Infinite Tuning


With: Matthew Buckingham, Jill Magid, Lucy Raven, Yve Laris Cohen, David Horvitz, Boru O’Brien O’Connell, Erica Baum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Park Square Dance


Do-si-do and promenade at a dance party like no other, with a whole lot of country food, music, and fun. No experience or partner necessary. They'll pair you up and teach you the steps. All dances taught all night.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | West Coast Swing Dancing


West Coast Swing, a partner dance fusing elements of slow Lindy Hop, Salsa, and booty-shakin’, can be danced to R&B, Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and Blues. Come dance from 6-9 pm and get a lesson at 7 pm!
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Theater | Noriko Inamori's Prayer of Love and Peace, a Play about the Atomic Bombings


A dramatic play highlighting the devastating impact of the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, featuring a talented cast of actors, singers, dancers and drummers
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Tour | Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour


New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Midtown 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. NOTE: THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Music by Composers from England, Germany, Israel, and Italy


Program Alessandro Annunziata’s Ritrovare (World Premiere) Harrison Birtwistle's Cantus Iambeus (New York Premiere) Bernd Franke's Veil I Shulamit Ran's Fault Line The New Juilliard Ensemble, led by Joel Sachs, enters its 22nd season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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