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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 29, 2013?

46 free events take place on Thursday, August 29 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 29 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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46 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 29, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc C. Eule Dance's Looking Through the Glass, an Abstract Retelling of Lewis Carroll
free events nyc Shakespeare Under the Stars: Antony and Cleopatra
free events nyc Larry Harlow and The Latin Legends Band
free events nyc The Metropolitan Opera presents an outdoor screening of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust
        

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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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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Hike | Hiking Through History: Governors Island’s Historic District


Join the National Park Service for a hike through the National Historic Landmark District on Governors Island. Park rangers will guide you on a 1.5-mile, 1.5-hour tour through over 200 years of history in one of New York’s most historic and beautiful places. Tours begin with the arrival of 10am Manhattan ferry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | 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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Other | Attend a Taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with Cedric “The Entertainer”


Attend a live taping of Who Wants to be a Millionaire with new host Cedric "The Entertainer." You are guaranteed to laugh yourself silly. Studio audience members will also have the opportunity to audition to be on the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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 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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Film | Sidney Lumet's Oscar Nominee 12 Angry Men (1957): Jury Room Drama


Starring: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley. Tempers rise as a jury of middle-aged men find themselves unable to sway a single member of their group to the majority opinion. Confronted with a seemingly clear-cut case, bolstered by opinions and assumptions, but with no verdict in sight, the group threatens to become deadlocked. 96 min.
   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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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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Park Walk | Get Fortified: Exploring Castle Williams and Fort Jay


Learn about the rich histories of Fort Jay and Castle Williams, two of the best-preserved forts of their era, on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Explore the depths of the powder magazine and the cells of Castle Williams and climb to the castle’s roof and take in a grand panoramic view of New York Harbor. Tours begin with the arrival of the 12:15pm Manhattan ferry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Jazz | Frank Owens, Popular Pianist


Frank Owens has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It's Showtime at the Apollo. He has worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concept of Tony Orlando and Dawn's Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Jazz on the Plaza


A midday concert free of charge and open to the general public. Many people bring a lunch or purchase it from one of the several area vendors. The concert runs a little over an hour. Audiences enjoy a variety of well-regarded artists. Care is made to present a diversity of ensembles and styles ranging from small trios to large big bands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Dance Performance | C. Eule Dance's Looking Through the Glass, an Abstract Retelling of Lewis Carroll


A site-specific piece inspired by the "living sculptures" and glass windows that define the space. Choreographer Caron Eule creates an abstract retelling of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Original music is composed and performed live by violinist Annette Homann, who also plays the role of Alice. The cast is comprised of five members of C. Eule Dance's company with two guest child performers; the event is intended for audiences of all ages. Performance times: 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 6:30 PM (Duration: 20 minutes)
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

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
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Concert | New York City Guitar Orchestra


The New York City Guitar Orchestra will perform of some of the new music that has been commissioned specifically for this project. The NYCGO is a performing collective that unites all levels of musicians with a passion for the distinguished heritage of the classical guitar. The Orchestra was established in 2010 by the New York City Classical Guitar Society.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Retro Gaming for Adults


Share your passion for Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, or your favorite board game. There will be a demonstration of Boggle. Please feel free to bring your own game set, and join us for some lively board time. All levels of play welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | 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 | 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 | Ramón Menéndez's Oscar Nominee Stand and Deliver (1988): Inspirational Teacher


With Edward James Olmos, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan. A teacher must confront the urban reality of teaching in a public school. How he does this is what made this film justly famous. 103 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | 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
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Performance | Merritt Johnson's Balancing Act, a 4-Hour Durational Performance


A 4-hour-long durational performance. Balance requires physical coordination, mental concentration, calm, and a sense of humor. Balance is on the brink of collapse in every direction. In this solo performance, Merritt Johnson focuses on the act of balancing, and on acting balanced. Using increasingly ridiculous physical action and exhaustive duration, Balancing Act embraces the awkwardness, tension and humor found in balancing: cultures, art, survival, family, form, function, physical and mental fitness. In the four-hour performance, Johnson will balance on the books: Art History by Marilyn Stokstad (Instructor Review copy), The Art of Color by Johannes Itten, The Beast And the Sovereign by Jacques Derrida, Power/Knowledge by Michel Foucault and Who Sings the Nation State by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak and Judith Butler. The books underfoot are alternately read aloud and balanced on the artist’s head as she simultaneously attempts to balance silver juice pouches, gold leafed plaster casts of applesauce cups, a bag of beads and a turkey feather.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Accordions Around the World


Today's featured styles: Columbian Vallenato, Brazilian, French, Cajun, and Jazz. Accordionists will be stationed throughout the park to surprise and delight passers-by.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Other | Chess & Games Club


An introductory Chess group which welcomes new players. Other strategy games also played. Come and refresh your chess game or learn anew and enjoy some other strategy games as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park


It's that time of year again - always a huge hit with park visitors, kayaking is now in full swing on Thursdays and Saturdays all summer long! If you haven't been out on the East River in a kayak yet, now's your chance to do it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof


This month's selection is Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof. Please come prepared!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 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 | 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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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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Slide Lecture | Ibis Sánchez-Serrano discusses her book The World’s Health Care Crisis: From the Laboratory Bench to the Patient’s Bedside


At present, a looming health care crisis affects patients worldwide. The major problem is not lack of affordable access to health care per se, but lack of access to better, safer, and more affordable medicines. This issue is present not only in the United States and the developing world but also in countries with socialized health care systems, such as Europe and the rest of the industrialized world. This illustrated talk will provide a comparative analysis of healthcare systems throughout the world and address major issues within biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Knock Out Violence Now: Project Y.E.A.H.


A performance and reception (with performances at 7:30PM). During summer 2013, Project Y.E.A.H. (Young Empowered Artists 4 Humanity) engaged 30 impassioned youth (ages 14-22) from the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) addressed the topic of escalating Harlem youth violence and its prevention/avoidance through expressions in the arts. The event will showcase Y.E.A.H. youth-produced posters, mural, photography, essays, and poetry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Lesson | Sunset Salsa


Enjoy an evening of salsa dancing and music as the sun sets. The best instructors from NYC lead a free lesson from 6:30pm-7:30pm, followed by open dancing from 7:30pm-9:00pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Lesson | Beginner Tango Lessons


Hosted by Jak & Zehra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Film | Documentary: Eron Davidson & Ana Nogueira's Roadmap to Apartheid (2012)


With a comparison between apartheid South Africa and the Israel/Palestine conflict, this documentary traces the future of one conflict from the past of another. 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: Leon Stuparich's Road to Peace (2012)


This film follows the Dalai Llama as he travels around Great Britain. 65 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Essay and Opinion Writing Workshop


With Melissa Petro.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Larry Harlow and The Latin Legends Band


With over 40 years in the music industry, Larry Harlow has made significant contributions to Afro-Cuban music, taking instruments and rhythms and infusing them with his personal musical style. At the famed Latin music label, Fania Records, he became one of the leading Latin music producers in the world, producing over 300 CDs and garnering several Grammy nominations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | MK Asante reads from his book Buck


MK Asante recounts his journey from rebellious delinquent to writer, filmmaker, poet, and professor in this riveting story. Writer Kiese Laymon joins Asante in conversation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare Under the Stars: Antony and Cleopatra


The Harlem Shakespeare Festival, produced by Take Wing and Soar Productions, is kicking off their annual season with 5 performances of Antony and Cleopatra. The festival employs 75 classically trained artists of color, special guest directors, costume designers, choreographers & musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Other | A Bookmobile for Dreamers


A Bookmobile for Dreamers combines live theremin, recorded soundscape, and video into a meditation on books, reading, libraries, and culture. Inspired by the joy of browsing, A Bookmobile for Dreamers celebrates the imagination as triggered by the printed word. Elizabeth Brown and Lothar Osterburg, who have been collaborating since 2003, have drawn on their diverse talents to create this piece. Osterburg, who is a sculptor, photographer, printmaker and filmmaker, has created a dreamlike model world using real time video, stop motion animation and some special effects. Brown's theremin sings over an electronic soundscape which she built from transformed field recordings of everyday sounds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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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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Opera | The Metropolitan Opera presents an outdoor screening of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust


Music Director and Berlioz champion James Levine conducts the composer’s rarely staged masterpiece. Robert Lepage’s dazzling production, first seen in the 2008–09 season, stars Susan Graham, Marcello Giordani, and John Relyea.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Journey to the Stars


Volunteers from the Amateur Astronomers Association will guide your eyes across the sky as you discover the wonders of the universe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Musical | A Heart-Warming Musical

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Classical Music | Piano Works by Robert Schumann

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Concert | Rock Concert at NYC's Renowned Jazz Club

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