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32 free events take place on Wednesday, May 18 in New York City.
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32 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, May 18, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


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 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.
   
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10:00 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World 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 opportuniti​es to sample tasty treats.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, Little Italy and SoHo Tour


A multi-neighborhood tour of the Lower Manhattan area. The tour begins on Wall Street, where you will see the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church before moving on the the World Trade Center and City Hall. We then move on by subway to visit the largest Chinatown in the United States. Following Chinatown, the tour will continue on through Little Italy and on to SoHo.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Mid-Park Welcome Tour


Explore the Park’s central features including the Lake and Ramble woodland, then marvel at the views from Belvedere Castle. Route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven paths. 45 minutes.
   Central Park, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Author Reading | Anne Enright discusses her book The Green Road


Anne Enright was born in Dublin, where she now lives and works. She has published three volumes of stories, one book of nonfiction, and five novels. Her 2007 novel, The Gathering, won the Man Booker Prize, and her last novel, The Forgotten Waltz, won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
   Lower Manhattan,
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12:30 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at One Concert


A devout Lutheran, Bach composed 200 cantatas using both sacred and secular texts. Many of those cantatas are heard in churches around the world every Sunday, but through Bach at One, your Wednesday lunch hour can be enriched by these timeless works. The New York Times has praised the “dramatic vigor” of Bach performances by Trinity artists, not to mention “the buoyant, elegantly shaped orchestral sound” and “the lithe, immaculate and colorful singing of the chorus.”
   New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Spring Fling: Quilts from the Collection


A colorful display of master quilts from the museum’s renowned collection will be on view. The lively selection includes Amish, stenciled, pieced, and appliquéd quilts. Please enjoy these rarely seen textiles while a portion of our space undergoes repairs.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Juilliard Pre-College Chamber Music


Student recitals.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | 3D Printing Mini Workshop


This workshop will cover the basics of getting started with 3D printing, no technical background and no personal printer required. We will start with a short overview of this exciting new technology and cover beginner 3D printing tools. Using an easy-to-learn online application you will customize your own simple 3D product that can be printed with Shapeways. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   Midtown,
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2:00 pm
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Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   Central Park, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Author Reading | Barry Day discusses his book Noel Coward Screenplays: In Which We Serve, Brief Encounter and The Astonished Heart


Welcome renowned Noel Coward expert Barry Day for a discussion and reception celebrating the release of Noel Coward Screenplays.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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4:30 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour and Evening Gospel Church Service


Harlem has been the heart of several music revolutions. From jazz to blues to Broadway, Harlem has seen some of the most prolific artists of the 20th Century. Join this two-hour tour of South Harlem and learn about its musical history. They’ll talk about black spirituals, jazz music, R+B, Yiddish singers, Tin Pan Alley writers, minstrel shows, contemporary gospel music, and more. They’ll also discuss how music influences religion and vice versa while visiting the outside of several Harlem churches and mosques. They’ll end the tour around 6:45 pm outside a gospel church. From there, you can enjoy an intimate gospel service featuring a 10-piece band and solo singers—or hop on the nearby subway to your next destination. Following the musical performance, you’ll experience a gospel sermon. The sermon and musical portion take place in an actual Harlem church, so you’ll never experience the same service twice.
   Upper Manhattan,
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5:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Edward Sibley Barnard discusses his book Central Park Trees and Landscapes


Natural history author and long-time Park enthusiast Edward Sibley Barnard gives an illustrated talk about his new book, co-written by Neil Calvanese.
   Central Park,
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | Bob Rosenthal discusses his book Cleaning Up New York


A celebration of the republication of Bob Rosenthal’s Cleaning Up New York. Featuring Ada Calhoun, the author of St. Marks Is Dead, in conversation with Bob Rosenthal, Allen Ginsberg’s friend and assistant.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Trudy Benson's Spooky Action at a Distance


Trudy Benson was born in Richmond, Virginia, and currently lives and works in Brooklyn. Benson had her first solo exhibition with Lisa Cooley in April 2015. Works by Benson are included in the collections of the Aïshti Foundation and Susan and Michael Hort.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Make the Park Your Gym: BollyX and Ironstrength


Healthy parks provide countless opportunities to help you stay healthy too. The park and renowned sports medicine physician Dr. Jordan Metzl have teamed up with BollyX to offer you a unique fitness class that is guaranteed to leave you feeling like a star. Expert trainers from BollyX, Bollywood-inspired-dance-fitness, and Ironstrength (functional strength training for injury prevention and performance enhancement) will lead you in a 60-minute class that will make you sweat, smile, and build strength and fitness. Before the workout begins, Metzl, will interview a special guest. After the class, they'll conduct a fitness-themed Q&A.
   
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Robert Herjavec discusses his book You Don't Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success


Many people assume that effective sales ability demands a unique personality and an aggressive attitude. It's not true, and Robert Herjavec is proof. Known as the "Nice Shark" on the ABC's Emmy Award-winning hit show SHARK TANK, Robert Herjavec is loved by viewers, who respond to his affable nature.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Film | German Drama: Alexander Kluge's Yesterday Girl (1966)


Anita G. is a young woman whose parents were picked up one morning during the Third Reich. She leaves East Germany and with her suitcase in tow embarks on a journey through the West. 88 min.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Concert | The Fifth Avenue Hootenanny-Thingamajig! Featuring The Untempered Trio


The Untempered Ensemble was founded in 1992 by Bill Cole as a trio. The first members of the group were Bill Cole, Warren Smith and Joe Daley. Later, in the 1990's, bassist William Parker and multi-instrumentalist Cooper-Moore joined the group. Soon after that, the reed player Sam Furnace was asked to join and then, at the end of the 1990's, Cole's son Atticus became a member of the group, playing hand drums.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Video | Carlos Motta’s Nefandus Trilogy: A Screening, Lecture and Conversation


A screening of Carlos Motta’s award-winning videos followed by a short lecture by art historian Jack McGrath and a conversation with the artist in the context of Motta’s exhibition Deviations that is on view at the gallery until May 21.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Doug Stanhope reads from his book Digging Up Mother: A Love Story


After enjoying early success as co-host of The Man Show with Joe Rogan, the past twenty years of Doug Stanhope's career can be seen as a subversive insider attack against the "bro-code" he helped to launch. Following a very singular career arc, Stanhope turned his back on Hollywood and toured relentlessly for years, performing up to 200 shows a year
   Midtown, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Faith Salie reads from her book Approval Junkie


Faith Salie, comedian and journalist of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and CBS News Sunday Morning, presents her new book.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Nathaniel Philbrick reads from his book Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution


Philbrick crafts an intricate portrait of the Revolution. In September 1776, the vulnerable Continental Army under Washington evacuates after a devastating defeat by the British. Weeks later, one of his favorite generals, Benedict Arnold, succeeds in postponing a deadly British advance. Years later, America must realize that the real threat to its liberties might come from within.
   Upper West Side,
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Robert L. Bernstein reads from his book Speaking Freely: My Life in Publishing and Human Rights


What do Dr. Seuss, William Faulkner, Toni Morrison, Andrei Sakharov, and James Michener have in common? They were all published by Bob Bernstein during his 25-year run as Random House president. In his remarkable memoir, Bernstein recounts a bygone era of the book industry and what led to his role as the father of modern human rights protecting free speech and challenging tyranny around the globe.
   Upper East Side, New York NY
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Upper Eastside Fiction Reading Group


This month's title being discussed is The Unfortunates by Sophie McManus. Read the book and come join.
   Upper East Side, New York NY
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7:00 pm
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Opera | New York Opera Alliance Operafest Concert


Featuring works of Richard Burke and Jake Heggie, with soprano Susan Gonzalez, and pianists Geoffrey Burleson and Noby Ishida.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). 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!
   Lower East Side, New York, NY
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9:00 pm
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