58 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, July 26, 2017
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp in the park. Rotations through ...
more >> exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back--and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high-fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
6:30 am
free, no reservation required
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> 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.
The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World ...
more >> Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded ...
more >> urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. 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.
Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, ...
more >> 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.
Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, ...
more >> 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.
Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. ...
more >> Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and New York Harbor and by the verdant park, ...
more >> with its very special Hot and Cool gardens; each flower-filled and colorful throughout the season. All art materials are provided.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Join an enjoyable walking tour of the park, and discover how they successfully transformed "Needle Park" ...
more >> of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Every Wednesday.
Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome ...
more >> to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
If you have been collecting the information, now it is time to shape your genealogy research into a cohesive ...
more >> family history for others to read. Learn the different types of family history writing styles and explore the writing manuals that will match your style. Learn how to explore the history of the places where your family lived, tips for creating a cohesive narrative, and why writing a family history is the ultimate goal of genealogy research.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Alisyn Camerota's wickedly funny debut novel is about a bootstrapping young reporter who lands a plum ...
more >> job at a big-time cable news station and finds her ambitions and her love life turned upside down. Walking a knife's edge between ambition and survival, and about to break the biggest story of her career, Amanda must decide what she's willing to give up to get ahead.
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
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Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. The three performers create ...
more >> a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole, consistently bringing audiences to their feet. Galumpha is a triumphant mix of art and entertainment, offering world-class, award winning choreography that is equally at home on the concert stage, at a comedy club or at an outdoor festival. Formed in 2002 by Andy Horowitz and Greg O'Brien, Galumpha delivers a fast-paced, athletic brand of movement, distinctive for its ingenuity. Highlights include "Velcro" as seen on The Late Show with David Letterman, MTV, Showtime, A&E, and by over one billion television viewers around the globe. Other pieces feature experiments in human architecture set to music by Rachmaninov, Mahler and the virtuoso Czech band Jablkon, making for an exceptionally entertaining program.
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Russ Kassoff is playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes, private parties, ...
more >> and continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno with her heartfelt and sumptuous autobiographical show. In addition, he recently went into the recording studio as pianist/conductor/arranger for Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte and the Russ Kassoff Big Band for an exciting and wonderful new recording called Big Band Broadway! which will be available in the not too distant future.
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international ...
more >> 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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
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Join this tour to learn more about the history, architecture, and sculpture of Columbia and the Morningside ...
more >> Heights campus. Whether you're an amateur New York City historian or visiting campus for the first time, you will leave the tour knowing more about our storied past. Given that the tour route is outdoors, please be aware that tours are occasionally suspended due to inclement weather.
The park will be the site of Joe McPhee and Graham Lambkin’s sonic experimentations. The two Blank ...
more >> Forms artists will continue their joint venture into sonic creation in this weeklong residency. Multi-instrumentalist Joe McPhee will lend his improvisational approach to the artistic vision of sound-composer Graham Lambkin in this time-tested expression of artistic collaboration.
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city ...
more >> life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
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With: Geoff Galante & Rossano Sportiello Midday Jazz is an ongoing jazz program for the midtown community.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation
This class clarifies the differences between mutual funds and ETFs. They explain concepts such as net ...
more >> asset value and capital gains distributions, and demonstrate how to read a mutual fund statement.
1:15 pm
free, no reservation required
This tribute will feature rare recordings, photos, interviews, and perfomance footage. It will detail ...
more >> her story of having been abandoned by her parents as a child, trapped in a violently abusive marriage for 16 years, her conversion to Nichiren Buddhism and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, and her striking out on her own and eventually becoming the Queen of Rock ’n Roll.
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During the run of the exhibitions Eugen Gabritschevsky: Theater of the Imperceptible and Carlo Zinelli ...
more >> (1916–1974), the Bill Wurtzel trio will perform music that celebrates the creativity and expressiveness of the human mind.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn to play the most popular game ever: A game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are beginner ...
more >> or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan ...
more >> is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
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Jesús "Bubu" Negrón creates sculptures and performances by inserting small gestures into the everyday ...
more >> landscape: for example, creating a carpet out of cigarette butts collected by street sweepers, or mending a cracking bronze public sculpture with a plaster cast. Negrón is inspired by workers who are experts in one area — for example, street sketch artists, gardeners, and artisans — and sees their work not just as a paying job, but as a cultural practice. Negrón himself has worked among experts in these fields, blurring the lines between "artist" and "artisan," and questioning art world traditions. For this performance, Negrón presents a new iteration of his project The Back Project, an ongoing drawing project wherein he draws the backs of willing visitors, and then gives the sitter the original drawing, keeping a photocopy for himself. Sitters are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. This work was conceived for the Fiesta de la Calle San Sebastián in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2000, where Negrón took on the role of a street sketch artist, but solely focusing on visitors' backs. He sold each portrait on a sliding scale, depending on the financial situation of the participant. When the project travelled to Art Miami in 2002, The Back Portrait became Negrón's act of rebellion within the art fair, displayed among high-priced, inaccessible artworks.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Discover and explore alternative software to common computer programs. Learn how to find, download, and ...
more >> use these software for your needs. Examples include word processing, presentation software, and spreadsheets.
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Many people are challenged when trying to draw the human figure. This workshop offers everyone a chance ...
more >> to improve their skills through a wonderful outdoor figure drawing class. Meets each Wednesday afternoon from May 6 through October 28, 2017.
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, ...
more >> problem-solving, and strategic planning – plus it’s fun. For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
3:30 pm
free, no reservation required
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Practice of meditation and slow-moving exercise. Helps eliminate stress, promotes peace of mind.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The park will be the site of Joe McPhee and Graham Lambkin’s sonic experimentations. The two Blank ...
more >> Forms artists will continue their joint venture into sonic creation in this weeklong residency. Multi-instrumentalist Joe McPhee will lend his improvisational approach to the artistic vision of sound-composer Graham Lambkin in this time-tested expression of artistic collaboration.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, ...
more >> 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.
In today’s constantly connected world, bringing some calm to a crowded mind can be difficult. Meditating ...
more >> for just a few minutes a day can make you happier, healthier, and reduce the stress of daily life. This simple, convenient approach is rooted in history, based in science and comes with some serious benefits. Experience the many benefits of meditation firsthand. In this class, you will: Be taught the basics of meditation and how to start a daily practice Learn more about the effects of meditation on the mind and body Understand how meditation can reduce stress at work and beyond Come meditate and munch on healthy salads provided by Sweetgreen Wednesdays, June 14-August 30, 2017.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Looking for a job can be a long, arduous journey that requires much time and patience, especially in ...
more >> this economy, to see results. Staying positive and motivated throughout the process can make you a less stressed and a more effective applicant, which can in turn accelerate the outcomes you desire. Kristina Leonardi helps you re-evaluate your overall career and job search strategy to reduce stress.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Open space, fresh sea air, and the floral scent of the gardens will help you stretch away the stress ...
more >> of the workday and allow you to let go of the hectic buzz of city life. Whether you’re still learning Child’s Pose or have mastered the Twisted Half Moon, our expert yoga instructor will guide you through a routine that works for you. Please bring your own mat.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Shake off the stress of work and join others for some friendly competition at drop-in volleyball. Esplanade ...
more >> Plaza hosts an after-work volleyball game for adults. They will provide the scorekeeper and the ball, and will instruct newcomers in the basics of the game. This good-natured game has been going for over a decade, and although many people have been attending year after year, players of all experience levels are welcome. Coming by after work is a great way to relax and make new friends.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Joe and his younger brother Robert live off the grid in a run-down, inner-city neighborhood. Robert suffers ...
more >> from a painful, degenerative disease. Joe is an artist who makes miniature constructions of magical worlds created from found objects. They are in perfect control in a world of their own construction until Marianne, a young, energetic therapist enters their lives. Safekeeping is about the power of the life spirit and the affirmative role art can play in our lives. First come, first seated. Doors open 30 mins before showtime. Donate what you can for a glass of wine.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Getting fit in New York City has never been better! This exercise series will take place every Tuesday ...
more >> and Wednesday all summer long. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 6-Spetember 26.
This illustrated lecture enriches our understanding of why our society became so punitive and offers ...
more >> important lessons to anyone concerned about the future of race and the criminal justice system in America.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Please ...
more >> wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring your own mat. Wednesdays from June through September.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
For Tejal Yoga, the practice, traditions, and teachings stem from a greater source within, a source that ...
more >> taps into her culture, heritage, and roots. Tejal Yoga began in 2013, after Tejal completed her first vinyasa yoga teacher training at The Yoga Room in Astoria, NY. Her love of teaching and passion for the practice led her to India for a traditional hatha yoga training in 2014. Tejal Yoga offers radiant yoga in a warm environment with a clear voice, helping you to feel acknowledged and aligned.
6:30 pm
$10 suggested donation...
This is part of a series of free fitness classes on eight consecutive Wednesdays this summer. The classes ...
more >> are taught by instructors from local neighborhood businesses.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A.O. Scott in The New York Times says this Greek comedy “presents itself as a quasi-scientific look ...
more >> at human male pack behavior in the wild.” What passes for the wild here is a luxury yacht on which a half-dozen middle-aged, middle-to-upper class men ward off boredom by competing to determine who is “the best in general,” with a karaoke performance of “Lovin’ You” a notable highlight. “An inspired, gorgeously photographed work of deadpan lunacy.” – Aaron Hillis, Village Voice 7 pm: traditional Greek dance performance by the Greek American Folklore Society and world music infused Greek tunes from George Stathos’ Karavanee Orkestra. Film will start at sundown
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, tucked away in a small town called Cooperstown, NY, is ...
more >> far from any major media market or big league stadium. Yet no sports hall of fame’s membership is so hallowed, nor its qualifications so debated, nor its voting process so dissected. Since its founding in 1936, the Hall of Fame’s standards for election have been nebulous, and its selection processes arcane, resulting in confusion among voters, not to mention mistakes in who has been recognized and who has been bypassed. In his book Jay Jaffe offers his revolutionary ranking system which has gained an increasing amount of exposure in recent years. Jay Jaffe is a contributing baseball writer for SI.com. He is the founder of the Futility Infielder website, one of the oldest baseball blogs, and from 2005-2012 was a columnist for Baseball Prospectus. Autographed and personalized copies of The Cooperstown Casebook will be available for purchase. The author will sign only books purchased in the venue.
7:00 pm
free, RSVP required
Editor's Pick
Michael Arenella & the Dreamland Orchestra is jazz-age dance orchestra, steeped in the hot-dance band ...
more >> tradition of the 1920s and early 1930s. They capture the essence of what this music and times were all about: joy, romance, modernity, and possibility.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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From Joshua Green, the reporter who was there at the very beginning, comes the revealing inside story ...
more >> of the partnership between Steve Bannon and Donald Trump--the key to understanding the rise of the alt-right, the fall of Hillary Clinton, and the hidden forces that drove the greatest upset in American political history.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
This book introduces bi P.I. Roxane Weary, who is still reeling from the recent death of her cop father ...
more >> in the line of duty. But Roxane finds herself drawn in to her latest case, the disappearance of a beautiful blond teenager from suburban Ohio, especially when she links the disappearance to one of her father’s unsolved murder cases involving another teen girl.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Build power and increase speed and leg strength. This class increases muscular endurance and stamina ...
more >> for competitive sports events and uses power agility training to transform muscle fiber and produce a lean, athletic shape. Wednesdays at 7 pm, June 21 - August 16
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
It's all for one and one for all as D'Artagnan and the Musketeers fight to protect the ones they love ...
more >> from the revolting exploits of Cardinal Richelieu. A story of double crossings, kidnappings, and carefully-guarded secrets, complete with lavish fights and sweeping romance, The Three Musketeers reminds us that through strength, courage and unity, you can always defend what you believe in. Directed by Jenny Bennett, Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher, Fight Director: Manny Brown. July 7-30, 2017, Tuesdays through Sundays.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Contemporary ballet company performs to Amy Winehouse music paired with sensual athleticism of YYDC’s ...
more >> Through the Fracture of Light BalletX BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites distinguished choreographers with an outstanding company of dancers to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 by Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, and now under the direction of Cox as Artistic & Executive Director, BalletX challenges the boundaries of classical ballet, producing new works of the highest quality and integrity. YY Dance Company Artistic Director Yin Yue is internationally recognized as a versatile performer and choreographer. Born and raised in Shanghai, she trained rigorously in technically-demanding and highly-structured Chinese classical and folk dance, as well as classical ballet, at the Shanghai Dance School. She earned her undergraduate degree at Shanghai Normal University, and her MFA in dance from NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts in 2008. Yin created an innovative contemporary dance technique FoCo (Folk-Contemporary) that soon caught the attention of the dance world. Seating starts at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The theater will transform into the most enchanted forest in all of theater in Shakespeare’s beloved ...
more >> comedy. When the merry sprite Puck meddles with a magical love potion, young lovers lost in the woods mysteriously find themselves infatuated with the wrong person in this hilarious, fairytale fantasia that proves the course of true love never did run smooth. Lear deBessonet, founder of The Public Theater’s groundbreaking Public Works program and Resident Director, brings her electric theatrical vision to the classic romance about the supernatural nature of love. July 11-15; July 17-22; July 24-29; July 31-August 6; August 8-13.
8:00 pm
Free tickets required
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Stars: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson. A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual ...
more >> suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. 104 min. Free Popcorn. Beverages and snacks available for purchase. Movie begins at dusk (around 8:30pm).
8:15 pm
free, no reservation required
Stars: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney. An insurance salesman/adjuster discovers his entire life ...
more >> is actually a television show. 103 min.
8:15 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn the basics of coding using the languages HTML and CSS to create your own basic webpage using Neocities.org.
New York City, NY; NYC
Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). ...
more >> The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
9:00 pm
free, no reservation required