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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 5, 2014?

52 free events take place on Tuesday, August 5 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 5 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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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 5, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Morning Crunch Fitness


The Crunch Gym will be holding FREE fitness classes. Schedule: Mondays: Yoga, Sunrise Salutations Tuesdays: Breakfast Bootcamp w/ Personal Trainers Wednesdays: Wellness Wednesday with a Yoga/Pilate’s fusion Thursdays: Throwback Thursdays w/ Retro-Robics Fridays: Zumba or Dance classes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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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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Tour | 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
Free

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


City Hall Park, Broadway, New York, NY, United States (map) DescriptionFree Tours by Foot is partnering with Visit New York Tours in offering a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Chess, Checkers and Board Games


Stop by to play some brain games like chess, checkers, and other board games. All Ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   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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Workshop | Park Yoga


Downward dog under the trees with YogaWorks instructor Heather Seagraves, whose classes are spirited and dynamic, fun and strenghtening. Mats are provided by Athleta.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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10:00 am
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Workshop | Android vs. iPad Petting Zoo


Come and experience these devices hands-on. This class will explore the features that make Android tablets and iPad tablets similar and different.
   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
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Workshop | Board Game Social


Join an all-new weekly Game Social to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. The Board Game Social features games in their classic form with a board, special pieces and a little bit of competition. Try classics like Sorry, Clue, Monopoly, or Life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome 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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Book Discussion | Book Group: King Lear by Shakespeare


Facilitated by Ammon Shea. Stop by and pick up a free advanced copy of your book while supply lasts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibit Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Join a 45-minute docent-led tour of the ABC of It exhibition. Start times: 12:30pm, 2:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Dan Manjovi


Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song Somethin's Comin' My Way is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. His songs, music, and arrangements have been performed by Grace Hightower, Michael Feinstein, and Donna Summer, among others.
   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
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Free 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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Tour | Alternative New York Tour


Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood 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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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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Workshop | Google Series Workshop: Google Drive/Docs


Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Talk | Meet James Cameron, Academy Award-Winning Director of Titanic and Avatar


Join explorer and filmmaker James Cameron and director John Bruno for a conversation about their new National Geographic film DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D. The documentary captures Cameron and the expedition team’s odyssey as he makes the first solo voyage in history to the deepest part of the ocean in the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER submersible.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 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!
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Stephen Kellogg, Singer-Songwriter


Stephen Kellogg claims that when he was growing up, his musical interests were divided between his father's record collection, devoted to '70s singer/songwriters like Jim Croce and Cat Stevens, and his sister's rock & roll discs, dominated by hair metal acts like Bon Jovi and Mötley Crüe. In a curious way, Kellogg's music represents a meeting point between these two styles, with songs that delve deep into the personal, but make room for a sense of fun, while the music, which is intelligent and intimate, is also full of passion and electricity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Other | Game Night


Everyone is invited to come out every Tuesday night this summer to hang out on the lawn and surrounding walk way to play classic games like Dominoes, Twister, Checkers and more. Games are for adults and for kids.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Latin Sounds: Tipica '73 / Adalberto Santiago / Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra


Tipica ’73 is a 3-horn conjunto (combo) with Adalberto Santiago as lead vocalist. The Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra is a thrilling 11-piece salsa group which plays dynamic, dura arrangements of indie rock tunes we love.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

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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Workshop | Scrabble Game Social


The Scrabble Game Social brings together the park's wordsmiths in pursuit of Scrabble bingos, and high scoring tiles. If you go wild for words, this one's for you! Please note, they have 2 Scrabble sets, so plan to meet new people when you come to play.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Smart Social Security Strategies


When should you take benefits? How can married couples maximize them? Learn how to get the most out of your Social Security benefits. Presented by the Financial Planning Association of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Summer Poetry Reading


With LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Justin Marks and Bianca Stone The poets will read poems from the Henry W. and Alfred A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature, as well as their own work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | A Tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein


With Mel Haber. After the death of Larry Hart in 1943, Richard Rodgers needed to find another lyricist. In Oscar Hammerstein, he found a wonderful partner with whom he continued his successful career for many years. Together, they wrote music for quite a few successful Broadway musicals: Oklahoma, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Songs from these and other musicals, including, "People Will Say We're in Love," "Surrey with the Fringe on Top," "It Might As Well Be Spring," "If I Loved You," "Some Enchanted Evening," "Shall We Dance," and "The Sound of Music," will be played. Among the singers the attendees hear will be John Raitt, Shirley Jones, Dick Haymes, Julie Andrews, Ezio Pinza, and Mary Martin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Central Park Circuit Workout


Reach your fitness goals in the world’s most beautiful outdoor gym – Central Park! Get fit 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 in-Park classes will help you to maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. Ages 18+. Classes are drop-in and open to all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Documentary: Alex Steyermark and Lavinia Jones Wright’s The 78 Movie Project (2014)


The 78 Movie Project chronicles Alex Steyermark and Lavinia Jones Wright’s journey across the country to record musicians performing the early American songs that inspired a century of popular music—instantaneously, on one-of-a-kind 78 rpm lacquer discs. Inspired by Alan Lomax and his quest to record music where it was created throughout the early 20th century, the film celebrates the artistry and craft that spontaneously captured America’s most authentic musical forms. 96 minutes There will also be a Q&A with the directors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Park Walk | Guided Walking Tour: The High Line


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly Guided Walking Tours are free hour-long tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape.
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Workshop | Pilates Mat Class


Join instructor Melissa Ricci from Base Fitness for a flowing, multi-level Pilates mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy. 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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Workshop | Summer Wellness Classes


Lolë’s health and fitness store is offering complimentary wellness and fitness “meet-ups” with top notch instructors every Tuesday to all for free. MEET-UP SCHEDULE June 10th: Layla Luciano June 17th: ReXist360 with Shay Kostabi June 24th: Ironstrength Workout with Dr. Jordan Metzl July 1st: ((305 Fitness)) Dance Cardio with Sadie Kurzban July 8th: Functional High Intensity Mix with The Fhitting Room’s Eric Salvador July 15th: Circuit-style Workout with Kat Ellis and Rachel Woods July 22nd: BRICK New York Fitness July 29th: Body Conceptions with Mahri Relin August 5th: Flybarre August 12th: Bari Studio August 19th: Yoga with Erin Jacques
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Lesson | Sunset Salsa


Things heat up when the sun goes down. Every Tuesday night its Salsa dancing with some of NYC’s best DJ’s. Beginner Salsa dance lessons from 6:30-7:15, DJ’s start the party at 7:15pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Reading | 3 poets read their work


Featuring Derrick Weston Brown, Kyle Dargan, Niki Herd. Special appearance by Cornelius Eady and Rough Magic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Cynthia Holiday, Vocalist


CYNTHIA HOLIDAY will sing jazz and blues as part of "National Night Out" in Harlem.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Dance on Film: Jennifer Monson


Hosted by a different teaching artist each week, this series features work that inspires, influences, engages and/or represents that artist's current creative process and artistic concerns.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Documentary: Richard Robbins' Girl Rising (2013)


The movie tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the world who face arranged marriages, child slavery, and other heartbreaking injustices. Despite these obstacles, the brave girls offer hope and inspiration. By getting an education, they're able to break barriers and create change. 101 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Euny Hong reads from her book The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture


If you're not fascinated by Korea yet, you will be after this book. One of the most innovative countries on Earth deserves a hilarious and poignant account on the order of Euny Hong's book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Jack Livings reads from his book The Dog


Set in the shifting landscape of contemporary China, The Dog explodes the country’s cultural and social fault lines, revealing a nation accustomed to rations, bitter struggle, and the stranglehold of communism as it confronts a generation rife with the promise of unforeseen prosperity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Mary Gordon reads from her book The Liar's Wife: Four Novellas


Author and Professor of English and Writing at Barnard College Mary Gordon reads from her latest work, a collection of historical and temporary stories of relationships at home and abroad.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | A 2-Piano Concert of Ravel, Adams and Stravinsky


Program: Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) Scaramouche John Adams (1947-) Hallelujah Junction Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) La Valse Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) Rite of Spring Featuring Christina & Michelle Naughton.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars. Gaze at the stars, planets, and moon through the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association, and chat with the experts about the sights you see.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Theater | Drama: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's Urban Theatre Movement's Handball


Urban Theatre Movement's Handball delivers an explosive take on gentrification in New York City. The play tracks a park filled with characters as unique and diverse as the city itself. Tempers flare as new transplants work to make their mark while old residents struggle to maintain their way of life. Over the course of two hot, summer days we watch a once lively, buoyant park become extremely tense as each character struggles to find their way and survive while witnessing their neighborhood falling apart.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's King Lear, with Tony and Emmy Winner John Lithgow


Revenge, rage, grief and delusion thunder as John Lithgow takes the stage as one of theater’s great tragic heroes. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan directs Shakespeare’s classic drama about a King who loses everything—including his mind—when he disowns his favorite daughter, and finds himself betrayed in return.
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Workshop | Journey to the Stars


The Amateur Astronomers Association of NY 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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