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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 30, 2022?

41 free events take place on Saturday, April 30 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 30 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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41 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, April 30, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Frederick Olmsted Park Design Walk: Prospect Park Super Hike
free events nyc WestFest Dance Festival 2022 (in-person and online)
free events nyc Grammy-Nominated Band: Puerto Rican Traditions and Modern Afro-Caribbean Influences
free events nyc The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra
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Birdwatching | Bird Walk in the Park


Explore the park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. Look for various species of resident and migratory birds and discuss a wide range of avian topics. The walk will be led by a New York City Audubon guide. Saturdays, April 16-June 25, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Symposium | Small Things, Deep Resonance: The Sociology of Jeffrey C. Goldfarb


A symposium and reception to celebrate 44 years of distinguished scholarship, teaching, and the generous convening of international intellectual colloquy by Jeffrey C. Goldfarb, Gellert Professor Emeritus of Sociology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Classical Music | Concerto for Two Bassoons and more..


Sophia Shen, Bassoon; Annabel Shen, Bassoon. Program: HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS Ciranda das sete notas JOSE DE LIMA SIQUEIRA Three Etudes for Bassoon and Piano JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 EDWARD ELGAR Romance for Bassoon, Op. 62 GUSTAV SCHRECK Sonata for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 9 GABRIEL PIERNE Solo de concert for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 35 JOHANN BAPTIST VANHAL Concerto for Two Bassoons in F Major
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Frederick Olmsted Park Design Walk: Silver Lake Park


Celebrate the bicentennial (200th) birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted. The Rangers will discuss Olmsted's intentions of design for the park and talk about other designs throughout NYC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Birdwatching | Introduction to Birdwatching Walk


Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk is for you. A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and the Park Alliance lead an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit the Park through all seasons. All levels are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Saturdays, March 26-September 17, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Market: Art, Jewelry, Antiques and More


Shop for vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, art, handicrafts, and more.  Every Sat, Sun 10 am - 5 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Classical Music | Pre-College Youth Chorus


Program: ANONYMOUS Banaha, (A Congolese Folk Song) MARY LYNN LIGHTFOOT Pie Jesu (Traditional Latin) ANONYMOUS (arr. arr. Emily Crocker) J'entends Le Moulin "I Hear the Windmill", (A French Canadian Folk Song) CHARLES GABRIEL (arr. arr. Rollo Dilworth text by Civilla Martin (1866-1948)) I Sing Because I'm Happy ANONYMOUS (arr. arr. Victor Johnson) Bonse Aba, (A Traditional Zambian Folk Song)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:35 am
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Concert | E.P.I.C. Players: Songs and Stories


The nonprofit, neuro-diverse theatre company E.P.I.C. Players return after a much-loved performance at last summer's Big Umbrella Outdoors. Dedicated to creating supportive, professional opportunities in the arts for individuals with developmental disabilities, they believe our differences are our greatest strengths. This family-friendly performance will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered as the artists sing songs and share stories about hope for the future.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Classical Music | Works by SAINT-SAENS, MASSENET and more


Cara Chong, Double Bass. Program: CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS (arr. Orfeo Mandozzi) Le Cygne from "The Carnival of the Animals" GIOVANNI BOTTESINI (arr. Lucio Buccarella) Concerto for Double Bass No. 2 in B minor DAVID ANDERSON Blew Cheeze JULES MASSENET (arr. Orfeo Mandozzi) Meditation from Thais
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Hike | Frederick Olmsted Park Design Walk: Prospect Park Super Hike


Celebrate the bicentennial (200th) birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted. Take a long hike through one of his most famously pastoral parks and escape the busy feel of the city. Explore the hidden paths, waterways, meadows and woods the way that Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux intended for visitors in this 585 acre green gem of Brooklyn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | High Line Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Meditation Through Movement Walk


Enjoy the beautiful wooded setting of the park's trails through a guided meditative walk. Easy walking terrain. Sundays and Saturdays through June 30, 2022.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | Out of the Depths: Lecture by Kenyan Writer (online)


Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor is the author of the well-received Dust and The Dragonfly Sea. The Kenya-born writer obtained a B.A. from the Kenyatta University, an M.A. from the University of Reading, UK, and an M.Phil. from the University of Queensland, Brisbane. From 2003 to 2005, she was the director of the Zanzibar International Film Festival. Her story, “The Weight of Whispers”, earned her the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2003. Her other works are to be found in different publications, including National Geographic. For her artistic achievements, Owuor, in 2016 was awarded the (Kenya) Head of State Commendation. Yvonne is active in the Kenya conservation and environmental sector. She is currently a DAAD artist-in-residence in Berlin working on a new project.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Symphonic Works by Liszt, Ginastera, Verdi


Juilliard Pre-College Symphony. Adam Glaser, Conductor. Program: VERDI Overture to Nabucco L. LIEBERMANN Concerto for Flute and Orchestra GINASTERA Estancia LISZT Mazeppa, Symphonic Poem No. 6
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Reading | AAWW at 30: The Village People (in-person and online)


The early 90's were an exciting time for Asian American creativity in New York City. While Hunter College was establishing its Asian American Studies program uptown, a diverse group of Asian American poets and writers were creating a vibrant community space in the East Village called the Asian American Writers' Workshop. Housed in a basement underneath a Gap store, the organization flourished with its own reading series and open mic. Come join us for a special reading with many of the writers who helped make the St. Marks space so special. Vivian Louie, director of the Asian American Studies Program & Center at Hunter College, will discuss the growth of the AAPI population in the nation and in NYC that set the stage for the formation of the AAWW and AAS at Hunter College. With readings and reflections from Marina Budhos, Nancy Bulalacao, Tina Chang, Christina Chiu, Curtis Chin, Luis Francia, Lisa Ko, Marie G. Lee, Ed Lin, Vina and Manuel D. Orden, Bino Realuyo, Purvi Shah, Monique Truong, Eileen Tabios, and Barbara Tran.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Recital (in-person and online)


Students' culminating performances of the Spring semester.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Performance | WestFest Dance Festival 2022 (in-person and online)


The dance festival returns for its 12th installation, featuring 16 dance troupes across 7 different locations at the Artists' Residence
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | Piano Works by HAYDN, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, BACH, LISZT, RAMEAU, BRAHMS


Pre-College Piano Performance Forum. Program: FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI:52 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 865 FRANZ LISZT Transcendental Etude No. 8, “Wilde Jagd”, S. 139 JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU Suite in A minor, RCT 5 FRANZ LISZT Transcendental Etude No. 5, “Feux follets”, S. 139 JOHANNES BRAHMS Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:05 pm
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Film | Crazy Rich Asians (2018): Meeting the Boyfriend's Family


This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh 120 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Mozart, Gluck, Gounod, Verdi and more..


Pre-College Opera Scenes. Program: JOHANN STRAUSS II Come along to the ball from Die Fledermaus WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Ah! perdona al primo from La Clemenza di Tito CHARLES GOUNOD Ange Adorable from Roméo et Juliette EMMANUEL CHABRIER Tickling Trio from L'etoile JACQUES OFFENBACH Duet from Orphée aux enfers CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK Ah, lo veggo from Paride ed Elena WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Sull’aria from Le Nozze di Fígaro WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Crudel! Perche Finora from Le Nozze di Figaro WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART L'ho perduta, me meschina from Le Nozze di Figaro GIUSEPPE VERDI Un di, felice, eterea from La Traviata ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Sandman Aria and Evening Prayer from Hänsel und Gretel BENJAMIN BRITTEN Act 2, Scene VI, Flora from The Turn of the Screw FEDERICO MORENO TORROBA Cállate, corazón! Duèrmete y calla! from Luisa Fernanda WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Papageno and Papagena Duet from Die Zauberflöte FRANZ LEHÁR Lippen Schweigen Waltz from Die lustige Witwe PIETRO MASCAGNI Son pochi fiori and Cherry Duet from L'Amico Fritz STEPHEN SONDHEIM Act 1 Finale from Into the Woods
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Talk | Nature in Poetry


In celebration of Poetry Month, join poet/literature professor Jon Curley in a thoughtful tour of how the park's green spaces reflect a lyrical experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | POSTPONED New York Spirit: Musical Standards POSTPONED


A musical program of uplifting and inspiring songs performed by singer Jenny Lynn Stewart. The program includes such popular songs such as "Manhattan," "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and many other show stoppers including an audience sing-a-long of "New York, New York."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Chamber Music Recital (in-person and online)


Students' culminating performances of the Spring semester. Start times: 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Organ Recital (in-person and online)


James Conely, organ
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Music by CHOPIN, SCRIABIN, LISZT


Christopher Zandieh, Piano. Program: FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 ALEXANDER SCRIABIN Etude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12 ALEXANDER SCRIABIN Sonata No. 4 in F-sharp Major, Op. 30 FRANZ LISZT Transcendental Etude No. 4 in D minor "Mazeppa"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works for Oboe


Ian Kim, Oboe. Program: RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Concerto in A minor for Oboe and Strings ÉMILE PALADILHE Solo pour Hautbois
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Grammy-Nominated Band: Puerto Rican Traditions and Modern Afro-Caribbean Influences


The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, putting a new and always electrifying spin on this scintillating music. With mesmerizing hand drumming, raucous horns, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies, this multi-Grammy Award-nominated band always brings the heat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Violin Works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Saint-Saens


Leah Amory, Violin. Program: JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A minor, BWV 1003 JOHANNES BRAHMS Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78 CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (arr. Eugène Ysaÿe) Etude en form de valse, Op. 52
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works for Clarinet by Brahms, Copland, and more


Christian Lee, Clarinet. Program: AARON COPLAND Clarinet Concerto BÉLA KOVÁCS Hommage à Richard Strauss JEAN FRANÇAIX Clarinet Concerto JOHANNES BRAHMS Sonata No. 2 for Clarinet and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 120
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Olive Allen: Welcome to the Metaverse


The exhibition spans sculpture, installation, video and NFT artworks. It will deconstruct the emergence of how immersive experiences are reshaping 21st century life. Olive Allen has created several new large-scale projects that will transform the gallery into an experiential playground, works that question how digital experience can be translated into the real world, radically altering how we see and interact with art, and ultimately connect with cultural communities both on and offline.  Olive Allen is an artist with a greatly unconventional journey reflected in the theme and overall approach to the exhibition; she is moving away from a traditional white cube environment to create a video game-like journey for the viewer to become a part of the Metaverse. The exhibition reveals artist’s deep fascination with society and technology, and the future of this interaction. One of the less obvious underlying themes is the search for one's own identity in the world that is so used to assigning labels and is quick to exclude those who don't fit in the pre-assigned box.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry &: Readings


Building on 35 years of poetry programs and curated by Kamilah Foreman and José Olivarez, Poetry & is a series that invites poets to reimagine their work and its public presentation. In conversation with other artists and art forms, each event offers new encounters with poetry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by DVORÁK, STRAUSS, BRAHMS


Pre-College Studio and Chamber Recitals. Program: ANTONÍN DVORÁK Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90 (“Dumky”) RICHARD STRAUSS Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 11 JOHANNES BRAHMS Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87 FLORENCE PRICE Fantasy for Violin and Piano ANTONÍN DVORÁK Romantic Piece for Violin and Piano, Op. 75 No. 1 ANTONÍN DVORÁK Sonata in F Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 57 VICTOR EWALD Quintet No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 5
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra


The 19 piece SOLJO takes to the stage for 90 minutes of non-stop music. This concert is sure to be an "exhilarating " ending to National Jazz Appreciation Month on International Jazz Day. Steven Oquendo (musician, band leader and educator) was born in 1979 in New York City. Oquendo's love affair with music began at the tender age of 10, when he first learned to play the trumpet. He later attended one of the nation's most prestigious performing arts institutions -Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School- and was a member of the award-winning LaGuardia Concert Jazz Ensemble. During his attendance, the ensemble won first place in Jazz at Lincoln Center's 1996 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival. Oquendo was individually awarded the Outstanding Soloist Award during the 1998 competition by Wynton Marsalis. That same year he was also a member of the prestigious Grammy All-American High School Jazz Orchestra. During this time, Jon Faddis and Wynton Marsalis mentored him - two of the most highly regarded jazz trumpeters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Festival | Kerouac Festival: Poetry, Music Performance


Poetry mixes with music in this meeting of poetic voices from both sides of the Atlantic. A cultural synergy that works as a communicating vessel between cities and that takes musicians and poets from one continent to another, with artistic collaborations that enrich the poetic language and its expansion towards the stage, either as a play, classical reading or in concert. of pop and hip-hop.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Guitar Concert


Program: Para soñar contigo Son del Barrio | Eduardo Martín, Cuba (b.1956) Alba Nera Valse en Skaï Valse des Anges | Roland Dyens, France (1956-2016) Paisanos Semos (written for AMR) | Tania León, Cuba/USA (b.1943) 2021 Pulitzer Prize in Music Winner Ciudad de las Columnas-Variations on "Pieza sin título no. 1" | Leo Brouwer, Cuba (b.1939) With: Ana María Rosado and the Guitar Faculty
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Neuro-diverse theatre company E.P.I.C. Players: Songs and Stories


Neuro-diverse theatre company E.P.I.C. Players return after a much-loved performance at last summer's Big Umbrella Outdoors. Dedicated to creating supportive, professional opportunities in the arts for individuals with developmental disabilities, they believe our differences are our greatest strengths. This family-friendly performance will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered as the artists sing songs and share stories about hope for the future.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Wind Ensemble and Orchestra (in-person and online)


Wind Ensemble and Orchestra present the premiere of The Calling of the Wind! by Valerie Coleman and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Cello Woks by SCHUMANN, FAURÉ, BEETHOVEN


Emily K. Mantone, Cello. Program: ROBERT SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 GABRIEL FAURÉ Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op. 117 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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