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Concert | OneRepublic, Rock Band


OneRepublic is an American rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by Ryan Tedder and more Zach Filkins, the band achieved massive success on MySpace, becoming the most prominent unsigned act on the website then. less
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Tai Chi


Increase physical balance, strength, and mental focus. Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with expert more Alex Hing. No experience is necessary. Hing also teaches Tai Chi at the China Institute. He has practiced martial arts for over 30 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with Tai Chi grand master William C. C. Chen. less
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8:30 am
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Conference | What Is the Black German Experience?


The conference will feature a keynote address by Dr. Yara-Colette Lemke Muniz de Faria, historian and more curator at the German Historical Museum in Berlin and author of Between Solicitude and Exclusion: Afro-German "Occupation Babies" in Postwar Germany. The conference committee includes Tina Campt, Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Director of the Africana Studies Program at Barnard College, and author of Other Germans: Black Germans and the Politics of Race, Gender and Memory in the Third Reich. The conference will highlight the everyday experiences of Black Germans on two panels, "Witnessing Our Histories—Reclaiming the Black German Experience" and "Telling Our Stories—Black German Life Writing." Scholarly panels will focus on "Teaching the Black German Experience," "Historical and Popular Cultures of Blacks in Germany," and "Visualizing German Blackness." The conference will also feature screenings of two films focusing on the lives of two central figures in the Black German movement. The recently released Audre Lorde—The Berlin Years 1984-1992 tells the story of the African American feminist poet whose creative writing course at Freie Universität Berlin in 1984 was the catalyst that launched the Black German movement. Hope in My Heart: The May Ayim Story recounts the life of the late Black German poet and activist. less
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8:30 am
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Talk | Kayak-Making Demonstrations


Alfred Naumoff (Alutiiq) was a boat building apprentice to Larry Matfay, one of the foremost Kodiak Alutiiq more tradition bearers. Naumoff continues the tradition of boat building and mask making as he teaches a new generation the Alutiiq traditional arts. Start times at 10am and 1pm. less
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10:00 am
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Screening | Daily Screenings: Arctic Summer, Part I


For their Celebrating American Nations! series, they present three works from Arctic Canada, two animations more and a short documentary on the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics. Start times: 10:30am and 11:45am. less
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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11:00 am
$6

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. less
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11:15 am
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Workshop | Yoga at the Library


Bought to you by Shape Up NYC. Expert Instructors. Please bring your own mats
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery more in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate. less
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Kuni Mikami, Pianist Who Played with Lionel Hampton


Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kuni Mukami came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of more the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra. less
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Suzanne Davenport, Accordionist


Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for more most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare. less
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Daily Screenings: IndiVisible


In conjunction with the exhibition “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” more they present two documentaries that explore the history, culture and contemporary reality of people who share African American and Native American ancestry. Start times at 1pm and 3pm. less
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1:00 pm
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Film | Documentatry: Bill Benenson & Gene Rosow's Dirt! The Movie (2009)


Green Guerillas present a screening of DIRT! THE MOVIE - an astonishing, humorous, and substantial look more at the glorious and unappreciated ground beneath our feet. Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, DIRT! THE MOVIE tells the story of humans trying to reconnect to dirt, the living skin of the earth. Traveling from the vineyards of California to the plains of Kenya, DIRT! reveals how repairing our relationship with dirt can create new possibilities for life on earth. less
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


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. less
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1:00 pm
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Film | Steve Soderbergh's Oscar Winner Erin Brockovich (2000): Don't Drink the Water


Starring Julia Roberts, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger. A file clerk discovers a cover-up involving more contaminated water that has a devastating impact on a small desert community in this legal drama based on true events. 131 min. less
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1:00 pm
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Tour | U.S. Customs House Building Tour


Museum Ambassadors provide a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander more Hamilton U.S. Customs House. less
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1:00 pm
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Festival | Peace in the Park


Shake off the stress of the city and find serenity at “Peace in the Park,” an oasis of calm and spirituality. more Peace in the Park attendees can join in group meditations, learn about natural and positive health, access tools for stress-free living and positive thinking, and enjoy live entertainment. Creative fun activities for children and youth to participate in and enjoy will be offered. less
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2:00 pm
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Film | Steven Spielberg's War Horse (2011): Nominated for 6 Oscars


With Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and David Thewlis. Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after more his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and across Europe as the war rages on. 146 min. less
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2:00 pm
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Book Signing | Grammy winner R. Kelly sihns copies of his book Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me


He's a three-time Grammy winner. He has sold 35 million records. R&B superstar R. Kelly joins us for more a signing of his book Soulacoaster. Wristband event. Signing only. Call the store for details. less
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Play on Film: Noël Coward's Bitter Sweet:


Peggy Wood as Sarah/Sari and George Metaxa as Carl in the original production of Noel Coward’s Bitter more Sweet at His Majesty’s Theatre, London, 1929. The film will be introduced by Brad Rosenstein, Curator of Star Quality: The World of Noël Coward and a brief Q&A will follow. less
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Hour Children Concert


Children ages 4-12 will perform a mix of gospel, contemporary and classical music, (and maybe some rap!), more in this concert that wraps up a week-long music camp for the children of Hour Children, an organization in Long Island City. Hour Children provides supportive services and an opportunity for new lives to formerly incarcerated women and their families. less
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6:30 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Presentation of Shakespeare's Richard III


After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys more a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne—and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king. No tickets required; Just show up and choose a seat on the steps and benches. less
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6:30 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Award winning choreographer Camille A. Brown & Dancers / MoralesDance


Award winning choreographer Camille A. Brown is the recipient of numerous awards including the Princess more Grace Award. She has choreographed works for many companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Philadanco and Ballet Memphis. Her company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers is famed for its high theatricality, gutsy moves and virtuosic musicality leading the The New York Times to claim, “Ms. Brown seamlessly melds modern, hip-hop and West African dance.” The company excels at the exploration of real life situations ranging from literal relationships to more complex themes with an eye on the past and present. MoralesDance is a throwback to the days of classical modern dance based on the aesthetics of choreographer and artistic director, Tony Morales. A mixture of classical modern techniques lends the company a fluid yet strong air as seen in the choreography of several of the company’s repertory pieces. For their performance, MoralesDance will present four diverse works, from the light Piano Pieces, to the emotional exploration of a shattered family in Amor Brutal, to a celebration of the human spirit in Scenes and Ablution, which the New York Times has called, “a stormy and powerful solo.” less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Enacting Multiplicity


As part of the conference What Is the Black German Experience? History, Performance, Popular and Visual more Cultures, this is a performance by Nigerian-German author Olumide Popoola and South African-German spoken-word artist Philipp Khabo Köpsell. Olumide Popoola is a London-based Nigerian-German author, poet, performer, and speaker who presents internationally, often collaborating with musicians and other artists. Her work is a critical investigation into the "in-between" of culture, language, and public space, where a—sometimes uncomfortable—look at complexity is needed. Philipp Khabo Köpsell is a Berlin-based poet and spoken word performer of German-South African descent. He is a recent graduate of the Department of African Studies at Humboldt University. His academic focus is the negotiation of marginalized cultural identities in poetry and fiction. Preceded by a reception at 6pm. less
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Performance | No Name and A Bag O’ Chips Comedy/Variety Show


“No Name... & A Bag O' Chips" Comedy / Variety show producer, Eric Vetter will feature the funky sounds more of The Summer Replacements” including Carl (BabyFreak) Fortunato. less
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | The Baby Soda Jazz Band


Celebrate the sunset with some of New York City’s favorite musicians from this spectacular grass covered more pier that stretches 900 feet into the majestic Hudson River. less
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble


Denver’s Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble has been exploring cross-cultural dance arts rooted in more African-American traditions for more than four decades. Tonight’s program features excerpts from Lush Life, Robinson’s 1984 jazz, poetry, and dance collaboration with Maya Angelou; the premiere of Fusion by celebrated Haitian choreographer Jeanguy Saintus of Ayikodans; Arranged by Milton Myers; and excerpts from Robinson’s gospel-inspired Spiritual Suite. less
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7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Hip Hop Dance Aerobics


With Dodge YMCA. This class gets your heart pumping with Hip Hop music and hot step-by-step dance moves. more Registration begins at 6:30pm. less
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7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Electro-Pop: Little Dragon / Frankie Rose / Voices Of Black


The Swedish electro-soul outfit LITTLE DRAGON (pictured), fronted by the enchanting vocalist Yukimi Nagano, more plays “richly textured and highly vibe-y electronic music that could soundtrack both the dance party and the chill-out room.” (Rolling Stone). With Brooklyn indie scene vet FRANKIE ROSE (ex. Vivian Girls, Crystal Stilts, and Dum Dum Girls), whose sophomore solo effort Interstellar is “a big, second-album leap of faith into deeper waters, a sparkling synth-pop record,” (Pitchfork) and special guest DJ’s VOICES OF BLACK. less
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7:30 pm
$3 suggested admission

Theater | Ghosts of Manhattan, a Theatrical Journey through New York History


This summer Organic Magnetics launches its formal debut, with the premier of original production Ghosts more of Manhattan, 1512-2012: An Interactive History. Ghosts of Manhattan is a theatrical journey that traces New York City’s cultural evolution from native land in 1512 to global metropolis in 2012. This interactive walk-through theater experience will activate, and inspire cultural dialogue. The performance path includes rough terrain. Walking shoes and casual attire recommended. Performances take place at sunset, bug spray and flashlights optional. Please bring an item to trade. Any form of antique currency is acceptable. less
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Film | Charles Martin Smith's Dolphin Tale (2012): A Fishy Story


With Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd and Harry Connick Jr. A story centered on the friendship between a more boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap. 113 min. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and gather up your family for this outdoor showing. less
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: The Golden Year by Daniel Damiano


After decades of hard work Joe and Jean are finally retiring...Together...At the same time...For richer more or poorer...For better or worse... less
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Theater | Shakespeare in the Park(ing) Lot presents Coriolanus


The play is presented in a working parking lot, so you can drive there but you should expect to pay the more Muni-meter. The show is offered while the lot is in use. The action sometimes happens around a parked car which drives away during a performance. At such times, the players stop and the audience moves its chairs, pausing the performance the same way a show would stop for rain uptown in Central Park. It's all part of the fun. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis, with audience members often arriving as early as 7:00 PM to secure a place. You are encouraged and welcome to bring your own chair. Once seats are gone, blankets are spread out. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Theater | Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Into the Woods, the Broadway Smash


A witch's curse condemns the Baker and his Wife to a life without children. They embark on a quest to more find the four items required to break the spell: the cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold. Will they succeed? And what happens after "happily ever after?" A masterpiece by musical theater giants Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Into the Woods is a witty and irreverent reimagining of beloved classic fairytales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. Featuring Amy Adams, Jack Broderick, Gideon Glick, Cooper Grodin, Ivan Hernandez, Tina Johnson, Josh Lamon, Jessie Mueller, Donna Murphy, Laura Shoop, and Tess Soltau. less
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Concert | The 54/10 Music Marathon: Mike Brun's Caravan / Shaina Taub / Miko and the Musket


This 3rd Annual Festival Brings Over Two Dozen Bands on the Brink of Success! Guaranteed to open your more eyes and ears, the 54/10 Music Marathon is a prime destination for eclectic music from exciting new bands. The 2012 festival promises everything from bawdy punk rock to danceable indie-pop and the truly surprising, such as bluegrass enhanced by aerial choreography. less
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Film | Gore Verbinski's Oscar-Winning Rango (2011): Lizard Lawman


With the voices of Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant. Rango is an ordinary chameleon who more accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff. 107 min. Movie starts at dusk. less
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Concert | Valerie Simpson & Friends: A Tribute To Nick Ashford


Ashford & Simpson crafted some of pop music’s most indelible hits: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” more “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand),” “I’m Every Woman,” and “Solid (as a Rock).” Simpson pays a heartfelt tribute to her late partner in art and in life with the help of talented collaborators drawn from their Upper West Side hotspot, Sugar Bar. less
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Film | Bad Movie Bar Night: Lee Demarbre's Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001)


A Kung-Fu Action Comedy Horror Musical about the second coming. 85 min.
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9:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Stetson’d


In Mark’s search for meaning in his life, his battle with the universe has been one of attrition. This more is a story of survival. Mark Stetson graduated in 2006 with a BA in Acting from Columbia College Chicago. He has studied Comedy and Improv with teachers from Second City. He has been doing sketch comedy and improv since he was in 8th grade and solo performance since 2002. Mark likes Muppets…a lot! He can be seen in the improv sensation, Maybe Sherman, as well as his sketch groups The Sean Miller Explosion and So Busted Comedy (SoBustedComedy.com). “Stetson’d” is dedicated to Phil A. Buster. less
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Pray It Away with Oscar & Jen


A show about following the not-so-straight and narrow. Follow best friends Oscar Montoya and Jen Tullock, more Second City) to gay “rehab” for a night of renewal, self-discovery, and occasional break dancing in this multi-character sketch show. less
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10:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Chica Go-Go


A mix up, mash up, anything goes kinda show. A cast of Chicago veterans and New York luminaries improvising more together. less
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