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28 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, April 2, 2016

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Park Walk | Walk: The Bridges and Waterways of New York's Central Park


This is a moderately paced adventure under, over, around and through many of the amazing architectural more wonders throughout Central Park. We begin our walk at the southwest tip of Central Park South and zigzag our way up the eastern half of Central Park to The Harlem Meer at 110th St. Then we circle back along the western half of the park and finish at Sheep's Meadow. Please bring water and lunch or snack for this fascinating 5-hour journey of approx. 8 miles. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3

Conference | From War to Politics: An International Conference on El Salvador’s Peace Process


This conference brings together major participants in the peace process that ended El Salvador’s 13-year more civil war (1979-1992). The peace process itself was a remarkable achievement that ended an intractable conflict, and enabled El Salvador to transition to a peaceful civilian rule. By bringing together over a dozen of the most crucial participants and scholars, From War to Politics aims to reflect on the circumstances that allowed the peace process to be successful. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Moderate-to-brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This more low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone, strength and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying Central Park's beautiful landscapes. This event takes place every Saturday. less
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9:30 am
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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 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. This tour takes place every day at 10am. less
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10:00 am
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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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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Walk-off-the-Lamb Walk


The annual post-Easter walk down the Harlem and East Rivers, planning the route that we will take on more the Great Saunter, May 7. Lunch at Carl Schurz Park after 8 miles, then another 8 miles to the South Street Sea Port. Bring water, food and a Metro card in case you need it. Moderate to brisk pace. Heavy rain cancel. less
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10:00 am
$3

Staged Reading | Instant Shakespeare Company: The Tragedie of Julius Caesar


The Instant Shakespeare Company is dedicated to the proposition that Shakespeare is for everyone. The more company organizes annual readings of all of Shakespeare's plays using original Folio & Quarto texts. Founded and run by Paul Sugarman, they have started their 16th Season of Readings of all of Shakespeare's plays. less
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1:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Matter Painting: Work by 3 Artists


Jeonghang and Choonhyang Yun and Thomas Nonn came from chaotic countries, Korea and Hungary (Stalinist more control and uprisings). Both the Yuns and Thomas Nonn use wood in their paintings though in different forms. All their works have textured surfaces. They depict nature as their themes with often differing use and results. less
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2:00 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 more 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. This tour takes place Saturdays at 2pm. less
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2:00 pm
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Film | Terence Young's Dr. No (1962): Connery's Bond


Stars: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee. A resourceful British government agent seeks answers more in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program. 110 min. less
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Evolution of Music with Shailah Edmonds


This interactive, educational, musical performance explains how music evolved from the African Drum to more present day music. Beginning with African drum rhythms, and how the Africans brought music to America via the slave trade, evolving to gospel, blues, jazz, pop, and R&B. less
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2:00 pm
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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 more 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! This tour takes place every Saturday. less
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2:00 pm
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Opera | The Magic Flute in Concert: Juilliard Students Perform


As a preview of their upcoming presentation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, the Juilliard School’s Marcus more Institute for Vocal Arts offers a concert of highlight arias and scenes. Pulling from the Library’s extensive collection of scenic and costume designs, Juilliard students will perform in front of a changing digital backdrop of beautiful images from rarely seen historic productions, including The Metropolitan Opera’s premier version from 1900. less
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2:30 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Exhibition: Dreams and Reflections


Featuring artwork by: Marguerite Borchardt, Daniel C. Boyer, Silvia Soares Boyer, Joseph Paul Fox, Georgianna more Grantham, Michael Nachmany, Ba Djibril NGawa, Amy Rosenfeld, Anne Rudder, Ava Schonberg, YUKAKO. less
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | The Art of the Personal Essay


This class will deal with the various kinds of personal essays, what they are, how to write them and more what to do with them once they're written. Instructor Charles Salzberg has written four crime novels and is finishing his fifth. His first, Swann's Lake of Despair, was nominated for a Shamus Award for Best First PI novel. He's written two others in the series, Swann Dives In and Swann's Lake of Despair. less
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2:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


With: Anna Sperber / Evvie Allison. Curated by Ishmael Houston-Jones, the DraftWork series hosts more informal Saturday afternoon performances that offer choreographers an opportunity to show their work in various stages of development. Performances are followed by discussion and a reception during which artists and audiences share perspectives about the works-in-progress. less
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra performs works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Revueltas


The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra presents its final orchestra concert of the season, featuring more Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas’ wild and cacophonous “Ocho por radio,” the sweet and lyrical Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, and Beethoven’s transcendent 7th Symphony. less
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water: Classical Music


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians more TBA. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the organ on the 101-rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker more and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor and Boody Organ Builders. The Organ Meditation takes place every Saturday from Sept. 12, 2015 to May 28, 2016. less
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4:00 pm
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Festival | First Saturdays: Free Programs of Art and Entertainment


At the monthly First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including more dynamic performances and participatory experiences. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Photography: In Passing by Robert Marshall


Marshall photographs the world seen in passing, through car and train windows. Employing latex ink, he more transfers these fugitive images - often desolate, post-industrial city and suburbscapes - onto silver vinyl. less
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Calvin Chan, cello 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Crystal Glenn, soprano 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Michelle more Capano, soprano 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Ryan DeWeese, jazz trumpet 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Xiao Wang, violin 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Jana McIntyre, soprano less
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: Jan Tichy


Tichy’s signature works use video projection as a source of time-based light to explore space. Juxtaposing more light and movement, Tichy investigates both the formal, minimalist structures of spatial relationships, and the socio-political implications of the seen and unseen. We stand entranced in meditative contemplation of objects, time and space. less
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7:00 pm
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Solas Laughs Comedy Show


A standup comedy show every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday featuring comics who have appeared on Comedy more Central, College Humor, MTV, and more. Free drink and prize raffle. less
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7:45 pm
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Concert | New York Repertory Orchestra performs works by Fusco, Walton, Tubin


Program: Raphael Fusco: Kaleidoscope (World Premiere) William Walton: Violin Concerto Eduard Tubin: more Symphony No. 3 in D minor “Heroic” With: Kristin Lee, violin less
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | Michael Sheridan, Jazz Guitarist


Michael Sheridan is a New York metro area guitarist trained in classical and jazz guitar. He has been more a regular performer from NYC to California for the past 10 years. He's performed with some of the best guitarists in the world including Roland Dyens, Stephane Wrembel, Sebastian Felix, João Luiz and Kamlo Barre. He's appeared on "Watch What Happens Live!" as well as "Million Dollar Listing" for the Bravo! Network. less
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Concert | Mimi Goese and Ben Neill, Pop Vocalist and Trumpeter


“Mimi’s voice conjures up a long plummet through white light and space. It’s like a parachutist more still in free fall, who seems briefly weightless and adrift in an ocean of air.” — Melody Maker “Ben Neill is a musical powerhouse, a serious and individual talent.” — Time Out London Dream pop vocalist Mimi Goese and composer and trumpeter Ben Neill create an otherworldly blend of glitch beats, deep sub bass, and reflective, often surreal lyrics. less
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9:00 pm
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