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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 13, 2013?

53 free events take place on Tuesday, August 13 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 13 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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53 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 13, 2013

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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 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
10:00 am
Free

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 | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Park Yoga


Expert instructors lead all levels of yogis. Mats are provided. Presented by Athleta and produced by alignyo. Instructors and assistants from YogaWorks.
   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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Other | Get a free popsicle - and your picture taken with the Rockettes


Stop by for a FREE ice pop from People's Pops and get your photo taken with the Rockettes! While supplies last.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Birdwatching | Meet the Birds


Come face to face with an Eclectus Parrot, gaze at a Macaw, or hold a Conure. Exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center visit every Tuesday* this summer, weather permitting. Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures. Sanctuary Director, Terri Jones, will be happy to introduce you to one of her sociable, people-friendly birds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Other | Get a free popsicle - and your picture taken with the Rockettes


Stop by for a FREE ice pop from People's Pops and get your photo taken with the Rockettes! While supplies last.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

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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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | Book Group: The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka


Facilitated by poet Wayne Koestenbaum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring for Two Pianos


A rare musical feat: a performance of Russian composer Igor Stravinsky’s revolutionary The Rite of Spring adapted for two pianos and celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Parisian debut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Victor Lin, Jazz Pianist


Victor Lin is a former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.
   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

Concert | Tour of 2 Folk Art Shows


Free tour of Bill Traylor: Drawings from the Collections of the High Museum of Art and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Traylor in Motion: Wonders from New York Collections.
   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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Other | Get a free popsicle - and your picture taken with the Rockettes


Stop by for a FREE ice pop from People's Pops and get your photo taken with the Rockettes! While supplies last.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Beginner classes presented by Knitty City. Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Ballet Exercise Class for Adults


Here’s your chance to experience the ballerina in each of us. Learn basic ballet steps and experience the joy of dancing in a class that combines ballet and exercise specifically for older adults. You’ll have fun as you dance and see for yourself the benefits of ballet for good balance, agility and grace. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to have fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

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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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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2:00 pm
Free

Other | Get a free popsicle - and your picture taken with the Rockettes


Stop by for a FREE ice pop from People's Pops and get your photo taken with the Rockettes! While supplies last.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Other | Get a free popsicle - and your picture taken with the Rockettes


Stop by for a FREE ice pop from People's Pops and get your photo taken with the Rockettes! While supplies last.
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4:00 pm
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Concert | 1st Annual Hot Strings Fest


Featuring Michael Daves, Tony Trischka, Cynthia Sayer, and Andy Statman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson


“Jazz in itself is not struggling. That is, the music itself is not struggling... It's the attitude that's in trouble. My plays insist that we should not forget or toss away our history.” --August Wilson
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 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 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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5:30 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Mah Jongg Clinic


Learn the American version of this social, strategy game hailing from China twice a month with free clinics in the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment .
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Smart Social Security Strategies


Learn how to get the most out of your Social Security benefits. The discussion includes: When should you take benefits? How can married couples maximize benefits?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. The class is geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Fitness: Park Circuit


Get fit this summer with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park’s best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. A variety of classes will help you to maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. All fitness levels welcome. Space is limited to 20 participants per class on a first come, first served basis. Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Park Walk | High Line Guided Walking Tour


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Tuesday Tours are free hour-long walking tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. Space is limited. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot. Subject to cancellation due to weather.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | James Gulliver Hancock discusses his book All the Buildings in New York: That I’ve Drawn So Far


This illustrated lecture through New York City, neighborhood by neighborhood, told through the artist's unique and charming drawings of the city’s diverse architectural styles and cityscape, is a love letter to New York City. His buildings are colorful and full of fun and offbeat details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates - Mat Class


This total body workout develops superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | Summer Poetry Reading


Eduardo C. Corral’s first book, Slow Lightning, won the 2011 Yale Series of Younger Poets competition. He is also the recipient of a Whiting Writers’ Award and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and he is a CantoMundo fellow. Matthea Harvey is the author of three books of poetry, including her latest, Modern Life (Graywolf, 2007), which earned her the 2009 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award and was a finalist for the 2007 National Book Critics Circle Award and a New York Times Notable Book. Matthea is a contributing editor for jubilat, Meatpaper, and BOMB. She teaches poetry at Sarah Lawrence College. Jennifer Militello is the author of three collections of poetry, including Body Thesaurus (Tupelo Press, 2013), named by Marilyn Hacker as a finalist for the Alice Fay di Castagnola Award, and Flinch of Song (2009), winner of the Tupelo Press First Book Award. She has received grants and fellowships from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, and the Millay Colony for the Arts. Militello is the founding director of the creative writing program at River Valley Community College in New Hampshire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yogamaya Yoga


Join YOGAMAYA in the grass for a free sampling of their signature vinyasa flow class. Mats are provided free for the use of patrons participating in the classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 3 poets share their works


With: Laura Yes Yes, Mahogany Browne, R. Erica Doyle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: The Black Count by Tom Reiss


The non-fiction reading group meets in the Cafe to discuss The Black Count by Tom Reiss. The group is open to all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance: Crawl by Paula Hunter


Paula Hunter and the dancers of JUMP! perform Hunters’ latest work. CRAWL features Hunter and her company in their trademark black suits crawling along the platform as midtown Manhattan pedestrians pass them by, or stop to watch the videos playing on the laptops precariously balanced on their backs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Indoor Urban Gardening


Learn about the different types of hydroponic and aquaponics system you can setup to grow food in your home year round. This workshop will include a hands on build of a home hydroponic system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Signing | Kitty Kelley reads from her book Let Freedom Ring: Stanley Tretick's Iconic Images of the March on Washington


Bestselling biographer Kitty Kelley presents her second book on the photojournalism of Stanley Tretick (1921-1999), this time on Tretick's coverage of the historic March on Washington. A slideshow and book signing concludes the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Korean Documentary: Choi Jin-seong's I Am (2012)


This music documentary follows the chart-topping K-pop band SM TOWN as they prepare for a live performance at one of the world’s most prestigious venues: New York City’s Madison Square Garden. 116 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Pilates with the Fitness Guru


The Fitness Guru (aka Michael Feigin) is back in the park for Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor. Learn to properly activate the muscles of your abdomen and back to create an incredible amount of stability in your torso. Pilates is designed to restore the natural curvature of the spine while rebalancing the muscles around the joints. A few notes: Registration begins at 6:30 pm each evening. Remember to bring a mat if you have one (a limited number of mats are available first come first served - with valid ID). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must sign a waiver each night before participating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Summer Sparks Outdoor Learning Festival


NYC's first-ever, outdoor summer learning festival, SUMMER SPARKS will host highly unique, pop-up classes and make them available to the public. Classes will be taught by the city's leading instructors and will range in topics from iPhone-photography, juggling and salsa, to kimchi-making, origami, banjo and more. All skill levels welcome - only curiosity required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Toby Love, a Pioneer of Modern Bachata Music


Toby Love is well known as one of the pioneers of modern bachata music and a member of the legendary urban bachata group, Aventura. Six years l after the formation of Aventura, Toby Love embarked upon a solo career and hasn’t looked back since. With solo hits such as “Tengo un Amor,” “Amores Como el Tuyo” and “Llorar Lloviendo,” Love’s take on urban bachata incorporates harmonizing techniques with inspirations from R&B’s Boyz II Men and traditional styles from artists like Anthony Santos but he has synthesized his own unique spin on bachata and merengue pop. His newest album, La Voz de La Juventud contains the hit single, “Casi Casi” featuring Timmy Star, his son and the newest inspiration to his musical repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Hip-Hop-Themed Theater: Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner's King Kong


Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, King Kong, a totally original music/dance/comedy spectacle that radically subverts everything you thought you knew about one of the most famous love stories of all time. Set in the “Bronx is Burning” era of the late 1970s, King Kong celebrates the nascent forms of Hip-Hop music and graffiti art that grew out of the economically stressed South Bronx and went on to become one of the defining, most powerful and profitable artistic movements in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Tour | Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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