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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 9, 2013?

47 free events take place on Friday, August 9 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 August 9 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 August . 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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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 9, 2013

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Concert | Eli Young Band, Country Band


Eli Young Band has two platinum-certified #1 hits: "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" and "Crazy Girl," which earned the ACM Award for Song Of the Year. The talented group is currently on Kenny Chesney's NO SHOES NATION TOUR.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Kenny Chesney, Country Hearthrob


The singer/songwriter has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which climbed to the top of the charts. Chesney has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 6:00am when the Park opens to the public.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Michael Bublé, Grammy-Winning Canadian Crooner


The traditional pop and jazz vocalist has had four number one albums in a row, the latest being To Be Loved. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Increase physical balance, strength, and mental focus. Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with expert Alex Hing. No experience is necessary. Hing also teaches Tai Chi at the China Institute and Sacred Sounds Yoga. 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


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

Dance Performance | Circle of Dance! Summer Native American Dance


Storytelling and interactive Native dance sessions. First come, first serve. Start times at 11am and 12pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Performance | Performance Art: Essex Olivares' Office Riddim


Essex Olivares, a New York-based duo, will present an ongoing performance/installation that considers the notion of a musical score in relation to a start-up business.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga at the Library


Free Yoga Classes at the Library bought to you by Shape up NYC. Expert Instructors. Please bring your own mats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Minorities on Governors Island Tour


Join a National Park Ranger and take 90 minutes to learn about this fascinating and unexpected aspect of Governors Island history. Reservations are required; visit nps.gov/gois or call for each week’s program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 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 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Roy Eaton, Award-Winning Pianist


Roy Eaton's first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937, and he won the first ever Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award in 1950. His latest album I Play for Peace on RHAHM was released on 11/11/11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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 of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Richard LaGravense's Freedom Writers (2007): Life-Changing Teacher


With Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn. Teacher Erin Gruwell enters into Woodrow Wilson High School ill-prepared for the challenges of her at-risk students. Met with conflict at every stage she finally makes a connection with them through a discussion of The Diary of Anne Frank and encourages them to write their own daily journals. This inspirational story shows the ability of a dedicated teacher to truly change lives. 123 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Joe Johnston's October Sky (1998): It's Rocket Science


With Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern The true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a high school student in 1957 rural West Virginia, who seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines, until he turned his attention to the skies. 108 Minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | 3 Folk Music Acts


Johanna Warren - Lilting, dreamy folk Orly/The Mona Dahls - Cerebral, earthy songwriting Mark Rogers & Mary Byrne - Retro Americana duo
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Sunset Tour


Join Free Tours by Foot as they stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. 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 amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Enso String Quartet, Grammy-Nominated Quartet


The Grammy-nominated string quartet, equally at home with the classics and new music, performs with artful mastery and glorious sound. Commission: Following Franz, Now by Kurt Stallmann. Maureen Nelson - violin John Marcus - violin Melissa Reardon - viola Richard Belcher - cello
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Screening | From the Estate of Quentin Crisp


In addition to his written works, Quentin Crisp appeared in numerous interviews, performances, television programs, and films throughout his life. Through this mosaic of cinematic records, a cohesive portrait of the man, his philosophies, and the art form of being emerge. These are rare audiovisual documents from the estate’s archive. Including audio recordings, live tapings of Crisp’s one-man shows, interviews, television appearances, and more, From the Estate of Quentin Crisp opens up this treasure trove of material to the public for the first time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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City Walk | The High Line Sunset Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park. Reservations Required RESERVE NOW
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | The Three Musketeers, a New Adaptation of the Dumas Novel


Hudson Warehouse Artistic Director Nicholas Martin-Smith has chosen to direct The Three Musketeers in a new adaptation from the Alexandre Dumas novel by Susane Lee. For years, audiences in the open courtyard seating of the Hudson Warehouse shows have thrilled to see the extensive fight choreography executed by the professional company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Music & Dance: Vau de Vire Society / Hungry March Band


New York favorite Hungry March Band whips out Indian wedding songs, spitfire Balkan and Romani numbers, and rowdy New Orleans–style brass, taking it to the streets with good-natured anarchy. Springing from San Francisco’s circus underground, Vau de Vire Society includes classically trained dancers, acrobats, aerial artists, contortionists, circus sideshow acts, fire performers, and saucy cabaret go-gos. Belles of the annual steampunk Edwardian Ball, the “avant-cabaret community” awes and titillates with just the right amount of glitter and hot antics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Jam on the Hudson


Friday evening drumming circles! Improvise on African, Latin and Caribbean rhythms at SUNSET JAM ON THE HUDSON drumming circles. The gatherings are led by master drummers MAGUETTE CAMARA and MARY KNYSH. After beginning with the teaching of traditional drumming patterns, and establishing a steady heartbeat pulse, participants are then asked to contribute their own rhythmic patterns as part of call and response chanting and drumming. Instruments are provided, or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | The Jason Loughlin Quartet, Rockabilly Outfit


Guitarist, composer, producer and record label owner Jason Loughlin has performed with Amos Lee, Rachael Yamagata, James Burton, Nellie McKay, Lesley Gore, Jim Breuer, Brendan James, The Sweetback Sisters, Adrien Reju, Ben Arnold and Mike Viola to name a few. His latest record Peach Crate was received with critical acclaim. In 2011, Jason started Big Pop Records as a home for inspired instrumental records.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Cello and piano works by Schumann, Brahms, Debussy


Summer Night Romance: music for cello and piano Xue Yang Liu, cello; Milena Zhivotovskaya, piano. Works by Schumann, Brahms, Debussy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
SUGGESTED donation $20...

Dance Performance | Dance: Math Time by Kensaku Shinohara


Born in Sapporo, Japan, Shinohara started dancing and creating his own work while studying anthropology at International Christian University in Tokyo in 2004. After dancing and touring nationall and internationally with companies such as Nomade-s, Ginderman, and with his own company Team PUnchinello, he moved to NYC in 2009 to further his creative work. Trained in modern and contemporary dance techniques as well as improvisation, Shinohara has collaborated with artists such as Jennifer Muller, Tiffany Mills, Daria Fain, Darcy Naganuma, Philippa Kaye, Giada Ferrone, Lynn Neuman and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | Harlem Dance Caravan


Acclaimed Harlem performing arts institution, The Faison Firehouse presents a thrilling evening showcasing the diversity and depth of today’s dance landscape. Audiences will be enthralled by companies such as Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, which seamlessly meld contemporary dance, traditional West African dance, ballet, house, Hip-Hop and martial arts together; Camille A. Brown & Dancers, famed for its high theatricality, gutsy moves and virtuosic musicality; Illstyle & Peace Productions, a multicultural dance company that creates works rooted in Hip-Hop blended with an eclectic mix of performance disciplines including tap, DJing and beat boxing and OPUS Dance Theatre whose works present visual and emotional images of the human experience. 7:00 PM – All Levels Open Dance Master Class by Dana McBroom-Manno 8:00 PM – Performances
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Hip-Hop Dance Aerobics


Hip-Hop Dance Aerobics is a cardiovascular workout using urban upbeat Hip-Hop music. The class teaches step by step movements with fun choreography, so you can get your feet moving and your heart pumping. All fitness classes are one hour long. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | James McTeigue's V for Vendetta (2005): Graphic Novel Adaptation


Starring Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving and John Hurt. A shadowy freedom fighter known only as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight against his totalitarian society. Upon rescuing a girl from the secret police, he also finds his best chance at having an ally. 132 min. Admission includes snacks and beverages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Jazz | Jeremy Pelt, Jazz Trumpeter


Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | No Name... & A Bag O' Chips Comedy/Variety Show


Featuring comics Liz Miele (Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”), James Harris (JLTV’s “James & Sunda”) and author/performer/poet Rev. Jen (“Elf Girl”). “No Name” house band The Summer Replacements including Carl (BabyFreak) Fortunato and Fernando (Dr. Sandman) Morales Gonzalez will perform a full set of old school R&B and rock standards @ 8:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | The Baby Soda Jazz Band


Baby Soda is on the cutting edge of a new movement loosely known as street jazz; with an eclectic set of influences ranging from New Orleans brass bands, jug music, southern gospel and hot jazz. The ensemble doesn’t desire to recreate the past, rather they bring the concept and joy of the music to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Eclectic Sounds: Amanda Palmer & the Grand Theft Orchestra / Rosin Coven


Rosin Coven may be the world’s only pagan lounge ensemble. Edith Piaf does the cha-cha with Charles Mingus, Erik Satie tangos with Sun Ra, and Kurt Weill broods over Doris Day when the co-organizers of the Bay Area’s Edwardian Ball blend voices, strings, brass, and percussion to strike an irreverent yet elegant balance between superb musicianship, humor, and theatricality. Sexy and brash, Amanda Palmer teased her way into cult status as half of The Dresden Dolls. With her Grand Theft Orchestra, the ever-inventive Palmer’s intense stage presence and evocative storytelling wink at burlesque and glam rock, with a take-no-prisoners intensity and theatrical flair.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Shaggy, Dancehall Chart-Topper


The Kingston-born chart topper SHAGGY is dancehall’s biggest crossover star ever for a reason—his impossibly catchy party anthems are “unabashedly geared toward good times.” (MTV) The electro hip-hop artist TK WONDER’s “ability to spit at aggressive tempos is rivaled by few of her contemporaries, and she’s got that killer combination of looks and skills that the game is sorely missing.” (Washington Post)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$3 suggested admission

Film | Jacob Burckhardt's Landlord Blues (1988): Outwitting the Greedy


Stars Mark Boone Junior, Nona Hendryx, Richard Litt. A greedy landlord wants to evict a bicycle shop from his property and replace it with a high-rent-paying art gallery. The environment-conscious owner of the bike shop outwits the avaricious landlord in a high-speed bike chase. 90 min. Filmmaker Jacob Burckhardt in attendance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Staged Reading | Play Reading: A Requiem for Sherlock Holmes by Greg Oliver Bodine


Adapted from "The Final Problem" and "The Adventure of The Empty House" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this new, full-length play pits Sherlock Holmes against his greatest opponent - the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty - in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse that ends in a climactic death struggle between the two men above the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Theater | Shakespeare Outdoors: Richard III, Presented by The Drilling Company


To commemorate the bones of Richard III being found in an English parking lot, The Drilling Company will present Shakespeare's tragedy of the crook-back king. Hamilton Clancy, Artistic Director, will direct and Alessandro Colla will be featured as the king. Shows are 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Love's Labour's Lost, A New Musical Based on Shakespeare's Comedy


Songs by Michael Friedman. Book Adapted by Alex Timbers. Directed by Alex Timbers Romance, revelry and enchanting music ignite in this contemporary yet lovingly faithful musical adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy. The King and his best buds decide at their five-year college reunion to swear off the joys of women. But when four cute, clever girls from their past show up, they’re forced to reconsider all of that nonsense! Smart, sexy, outrageous, and irreverent, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST is a madcap celebration of true love and coming of age. Obie Award winner MICHAEL FRIEDMAN (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and two-time Tony Award nominee ALEX TIMBERS (Peter and the Starcatcher) reunite for this fresh and unexpected evening of song, sonnets and Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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