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free events nyc Piccirilli Pieces: Upper East Side to Midtown Walk
free events nyc A Time to Stir: Columbia ’68 (2018): A Ten-Chapter, Seven-Hour Film
free events nyc Saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf and 19-piece ensemble
free events nyc Obie Award-winning director Robert O’Hara brings Shakespeare's Henry V to NYC
free events nyc Andrejs Osokins, Internationaly Renowned Pianist
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Birdwatching | Birding Basics: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and The Pond


Located along the Atlantic Flyway, Central Park welcomes more than 270 migrating bird species each year. more Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the Pond and the Hallett Nature Sanctuary. Preserved for decades as a nature sanctuary, the Hallett provides habitat for a diverse wildlife population while serving as a peaceful haven for visitors. How many birds can you spot on this tour? Don’t forget to bring your binoculars. less
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Workshop | Deep Yoga and Journaling


Sharyn Hahn lead you through some warm-up poses and a vinyasa flow as well as several short meditations, more creative visualization, and intention-setting writing or sketching activities. You will leave feeling more flexible, relaxed, energized, with a mantra that you can carry with you throughout the week. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, and they do have some if you need to borrow one for the class. Also bring a journal and something to write with. You will be writing a few times during the class, and if you prefer to sketch or want to do both, that is fine. Wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a warm or cool drink to keep you hydrated (with a secure lid). All levels are welcome. If you have never done yoga you will be able to participate as well. less
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9:00 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. less
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9:30 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 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. less
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9:30 am
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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 more 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. less
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9:45 am
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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, 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. less
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Tour | Piccirilli Pieces: Upper East Side to Midtown Walk


3 miles, comfortable pace, about 3 hours. The Piccirilli brothers were master stone carvers who immigrated more to New York City from Italy in the late 1800s. They carved sculptures in NYC that we all recognize and many others that we might overlook. On our walk, we’ll learn the stories of some Piccirilli carvings plus stories of the places and the people associated with the pieces. less
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9:45 am
$3

Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central more 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. less
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Film | A Time to Stir: Columbia ’68 (2018): A Ten-Chapter, Seven-Hour Film


A "visual history" of the 1968 Columbia University student protests, as pieced together from nearly seven more hundred filmed interviews, archival footage, and a newly-assembled archive of 35,000 photos. This ten-chapter, seven-hour film will be screened in its entirety, intercut with discussion and contributions from audience members. The day will incorporate several breaks, including a lunch break (bring your own). Directed by Paul Cronin. less
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10:00 am
Free

Birdwatching | Birding Basics: Hallett Nature Sanctuary and The Pond


Located along the Atlantic Flyway, Central Park welcomes more than 270 migrating bird species each year. more Learn the basics of bird identification while exploring the Pond and the Hallett Nature Sanctuary. Preserved for decades as a nature sanctuary, the Hallett provides habitat for a diverse wildlife population while serving as a peaceful haven for visitors. How many birds can you spot on this tour? Don’t forget to bring your binoculars. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For over 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a more testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with its wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. Its history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth. less
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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 | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the more city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building. This tour repeats every Sunday. less
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11:00 am
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Classical Music | Saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf and 19-piece ensemble


Composer and saxophonist, Remy Le Boeuf has a fresh and forward-thinking ear for blending his strong more jazz roots with his clear classical, indie-rock, and electronic influences, defying genre and creating an energetic sound that is both intellectual and accessible to any audience Followed by a Q&A from 1-1:30pm. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
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Concert | Student Recitals


11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Guoyi Fan, piano 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Joseph Andrew Yu, tenor 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM more Diego Fernandez Arraya, guitar 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Sophomore Performance Class Opera Scenes 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Gareth Fowler, jazz guitar less
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Symposium | What It Means To Be American


Powerhouse panel explores American identity and belonging. After the talk, you'll work with them and more other attendees to dive deeper into real-life implications. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

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. less
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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 more 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. less
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | NOMAD-'Tin Pan Alley' Tour


Highlights: The Grave of Maj. Gen. William J. Worth, The Marble Collegiate Church, The Little Church more Around the Corner, The Holocaust Memorial, Tin Pan Alley. less
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2:00 pm
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Play | Obie Award-winning director Robert O’Hara brings Shakespeare's Henry V to NYC


Obie Award-winning director Robert O’Hara (Bootycandy, The Brother/Sister Plays (Part 2)) brings a more warring King and his band of brothers to New York City. Insulted by the regent of France, Britain’s King Henry V decides to wage war and claim the throne across the Channel. But Henry’s charm only distracts the soldiers for so long before the dire stakes of their task calls into question the King’s true motives and direction. Resonating from across the centuries—wherever there may be a kingdom for a stage, and royalty to act—Shakespeare’s drama about invasion, ego and leadership delves into history’s thorniest questions: What makes a person worthy of wearing the crown, and what do they owe the people they lead? less
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2:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Outsight: Japanese modern dance, a work-in-progress by a prize-winning choreographer


Dancer, choreographer and artistic director of SU–EN Butoh Company (Japanese modern dance), SU–EN more presents a site-specific, outdoor, garden version of her solo work-in-progress that will premiere later this year in Sweden. SU–EN will be joined by vocalist Nuria Divi whose style is influenced by Korean chant and dance as well as Butoh. less
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Pushcarts, Pickles, and Million Dollar Pastrami: The Jewish Lower East Side Tour


The Lower East Side was once the most densely populated neighborhood on the planet. This 10 stop walking more tour, will visit some major historical sites of the Jewish Lower East Side, from the late 1800's all the way up until present day. Weaving stories of triumph, heartbreak, and humor together, this tour is at once informative, entertaining, and may put you in the mood for a knish or four. less
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Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow more Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy. less
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Columbia Wind Ensemble


Since it began in 1999 this band has been garnering praise for its terrific musicianship. It is made more up of Columbia students, community members and New York musicians under the baton of the gifted conductor, Jason Noble. less
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2:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


Richard Fu Yu, Collaborative Piano 3:00PM John Martin Thenell, Percussion 8:00PM
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Classical Music | NYUO1 performs works by Strauss and Mendelssohn


Program: Mendelssohn: Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream Strauss: Don Juan
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3:00 pm
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Performance | Water Voices: Storytelling


Portuguese storyteller Ana Sofia Paiva, accompanied by João Paiva, brings an aquatic heart of narrative more and song, and an invitation to share memory and silence. Her work of traditional ballads and tales is shaped by the geography and cultures of the Iberian peninsula seen through the lens of Atlantismo. The program includes old southern laments, raw voices of water creatures, sirens, and serpents urging us to resist a world where nothing seems to make sense and helping us to remember who we really are. less
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Liberating Life, Democratic Confederalism, and War and Peace in Kurdistan


Discuss the book by Abdullah Ocalan.
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Classical Music | Sunday 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 Sunday from Sept. 10, 2017 to May 27, 2018.. less
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Classical Music | Andrejs Osokins, Internationaly Renowned Pianist


Laureate of the world’s most prominent piano competitions – including the Leeds, Rubinstein, Long-Thibaud, more Queen Elisabeth, as well as International German Piano Prize – London-based musician Andrejs Osokins is one of the most sought-after Latvian pianists. He was described by critics as impeccably stylish, praised for his powerful intellect and charisma, wide expressive sound palette, notably convincing in many different styles of music. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Classical Music | It's Sunday Organ Recital


With: Yuejian Chen In celebration of the restored Great Organ, the Cathedral presents a concert series more following Sunday Evensong, featuring guest recitalists from around the country. less
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Jack Quartet, 'Superheroes of the New Music World'


Widely known as “superheroes of the new music world” (The Boston Globe), the Jack Quartet returns. more With its “impeccable musicianship” and “take-no-prisoners sense of commitment” (The Washington Post), the ensemble has embarked on thrilling exploratory collaborations with such composers as Steve Reich and John Luther Adams. Among its many prizes are New Music USA’s prestigious Trailblazer Award and the CMA/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming. less
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Classical Music | Organist performed with the BBC Philharmonic


Organist Daniel Hyde has apperared at the Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Town Hall, more Birmingham Town Hall and more venues. He has been a concerto soloist with the BBC Philharmonic and the Britten Sinfonia and many more. less
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5:15 pm
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Author Reading | Leila Sales reads from her book If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say


In this timely and discussable young adult novel, a well-respected high school girl becomes the object more of public Internet shaming after writing an offensive tweet that goes viral. less
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Performance | New Performance & Artworks Inspired by Scenes from the Collection


Columbia University Visual Arts MFA candidates and recent alumni present new video, sound, performance, more and installation-based artworks in response to the museum’s dynamic new collection exhibition Scenes from the Collection. Participating Artists: Cati Bestard Gregory Gentert Taejoong Kim Rachel LaBine Jeffrey Meris Pauline Shaw Hinda Weiss & Alex B. Fine Kiyan Williams Xirin Ayoung Yu Zou Xi Xi Zhao less
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6:30 pm
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Play | Henry V: Shakespeare from the Mobile Unit


Insulted by the regent of France, Britain’s King Henry V decides to wage war and claim the throne across more the Channel. But Henry’s charm only distracts the soldiers for so long before the dire stakes of their task calls into question the King’s true motives and direction. Resonating from across the centuries—wherever there may be a kingdom for a stage, and royalty to act—Shakespeare’s drama about invasion, ego and leadership delves into history’s thorniest questions: What makes a person worthy of wearing the crown, and what do they owe the people they lead? Obie Award-winning director Robert O’Hara (Bootycandy, The Brother/Sister Plays (Part 2)) brings a warring King and his band of brothers to communities all across New York with Mobile Unit’s spring production of Henry V. less
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Comedy Club | Bad News: It's a Comedy Show


Bad news, everyone. Attempting to hook in audience members with their unique "local news" themed twist, more Alex Ptak, Kevin Froleiks, and Carmen Lagala will be hosting some of the hottest line-ups in the city. An anonymous source was quoted as saying "Please go to church before. It's a hot stand-up comedy show." less
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of more September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you. less
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Comedy Club | The Comedy Dungeon Show


New line-up of comics each week. BYOB.
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