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3 free events take place on Saturday, July 4 in New York City.

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3 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 4, 2020

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Tour | Foraging Tour In A Park: Spicy Hedge Mustard, Plantain, Mushrooms and More

Early summer is the best time for foraging. As soon as you set foot onto the first park's lawn, you'll find such wild delicacies as spicy hedge mustard, common plantain, which makes outstanding vegetable chips, and lemony wood sorrel. You will also learn about trees, flowers, mushrooms and so much more. The tour will last for about 4 hours. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing.

Queens, New York, NY

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11:45 am
$20 suggested donation,...

Opera | Met Opera: Mozart’s Don Giovanni

Mariusz Kwiecien in the title role of the world’s most notorious lover leads a starry lineup of refined Mozartians in Michael Grandage’s elegant 2011 production. Luca Pisaroni sings Leporello, Giovanni’s servant who both admires and hates his master. Marina Rebeka as Donna Anna, Barbara Frittoli as Donna Elvira, and Mojca Erdmann as Zerlina are the trio of women seduced by Giovanni. Ramón Vargas plays Don Ottavio, Anna’s fiancé, and Joshua Bloom as Masetto and Štefan Kocán as the Commendatore round you the cast. Conducted by Fabio Luisi.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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7:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | July 4th Celebration: Vanessa Williams, Renee Fleming, The Temptations, National Symphony Orchestra and more

America's Independence Day celebration: enjoy the concert featuring performances by Patti LaBelle, John Fogerty, Renee Fleming, The Temptations, Trace Adkins, Andy Grammer, Yolanda Adams, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, Chrissy Metz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O'Hara, Mandy Gonzalez and the National Symphony Orchestra. And live fireworks from Washington, D.C.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | J.S. Bach, Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra

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Play | Broadway Actor in a Drama

Regular Price: $45
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Concert | "Electrifying, Groove-Heavy" Band at Revered Venue

Regular Price: $35
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