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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 10, 2014?

48 free events take place on Sunday, August 10 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 10 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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48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, August 10, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Hip to Hip Theatre presents Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona
free events nyc Outdoor Theater: Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
free events nyc Moondance with George Gee's Swing Orchestra
free events nyc 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour
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Workshop | Morning Tai Chi


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Park Walk | Nature Walk in the Park


The Park brings attention to its vital role in creating one of the scarcest resources in all of Manhattan — wildlife habitat. Learn about the Park’s wildlife by joining experienced naturalists on guided nature walks along the Park’s esplanade. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Loud noises and barking tend to startle wildlife and reduce viewing opportunities - please be considerate and leave your dog at home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Tour | Brooklyn All-in-One Tour


Brooklyn is New York City’s largest and most populous borough. Once a separate city from New York, Brooklyn still retains an independent streak and possesses an atmosphere quite unique from the island of Manhattan. And at roughly 70 square miles (180 sq. kilometers) it’s the city’s second largest borough. It’s so large, you could spend your whole trip to New York just here. If you want to get to know the Boogie Down, but you only have a short time to visit, then this is the Brooklyn tour for you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


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
   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 | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For nearly 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with it's wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. It's history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join the Manhattan Community Boathouse for a paddle on the Hudson! Their free walk-up kayaking program operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is suitable for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and basic instructions are provided. All participants must sign a liability waiver and know how to swim.
   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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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Waterfront Orienteering Tour


Ahoy! Learn about NYC’s rich waterfront history during this nautically themed navigation tour. Develop basic orienteering skills using a compass and navigate the Chelsea waterfront. Explore the historic Lightship Frying Pan and other sites during this interactive adventure. Waterfront tours every 30 minutes, at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Festival | The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival


On the big stage, a multicultural program with professional musicians, dancers and singers will be entertaining all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

Tour | Explore Castle Williams


Get some history in the round at the best-preserved circular fortification in the nation. Fantastic views available from the roof. Tours of the roof every half hour, 11 AM till 5 PM. About 30 minutes. Tickets are available one hour before each tour begins, and may be picked up inside the Castle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Governors Island Walk


Walk through the federal area, seeing two fortresses and the second largest government building in this country. Bring lunch and plenty of water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Tour | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | LES Mini-Golf Open at the Street Fair


Grab your argyle socks and visor because the LES Open is coming to the Lower East Side! The fair is creating a 9-hole mini-golf course that will wind through the park and into the fair. Each hole will have challenging obstacles and feature everything you know and love about the Lower East Side including tenements, graffiti and the Williamsburg Bridge. Golfers can come to the booth for clubs, golf balls, and scorecards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Manhattan’s favorite artisan market is back for a fifth season of amazing vintage finds, artisan creations and delicious local food.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star


About 30 minutes. Fortify your mind! Tour one of the best examples of classic star-shaped fort design anywhere in the country, including the oldest structure on the island. Tours on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | North Woods Tour


View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the "Manhattan Adirondacks." Route involves many hills and stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | The Brooklyn Waterfront Tour


Join docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, sustainable design, and how the park came to life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Symposium | Americanafest NYC Roots Symposium


Rare performance clips from the collection of archivist Joe Lauro featuring footage of such icons as Hank Williams, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris. Talkin’ Blues: Music Makers Relief Foundation’s Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Ironing Board Sam, Dom Flemons, and Tim Duffy in conversation with Coleman “Spike” Barkin. SiriusXM’s “Buddy & Jim Show” with Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale - A live taping of the dynamic duo’s weekly radio show for the SiriusXM Outlaw Country channel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Fishing in the Hudson River


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer, the Park offers Big City Fishing to those eager to learn how to fish and learn more about the Hudson River environment. Beyond learning how to fish, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. Rods, reels, bait and instruction are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Riverside Drive-'Dignity and Elegance of Yesteryear' Tour


Highlights: Statue of Eleanor Roosevelt, the former homes of Fanny Brice, Babe Ruth & George and Ira Gershwin, the 79th Street Boat Basin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Visit the Arsenal District


About 30 minutes. Did you know that for decades, Governors Island housed not one, but two military bases? Explore Governors Island's very own "heat-packing district" where the US Army managed munitions and arms during the 19th and 20th centuries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Riverdale-Fieldston Stroll


Visit an area of New York City where the surfs live better than you do. 3 easy miles. Learn what a F.P.O.A. is. No smoking on trip.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie (1964): Wacked-Out Wife


Starring: Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, and Diane Baker. Mark marries Marnie although she is a habitual thief and has serious psychological problems, and tries to help her confront and resolve them. 130 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artists discuss the exhibition Transformation


The Sculptors Guild proudly presents 38 sculptors in the exhibition. The artists exploring these changes use a diverse range of media and approaches, reflecting the tools and materials that technology has made available, and incorporating diverse materials of video, sound, scent, recycled materials, gems, wood, steel, cement, and the like.
   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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Concert | Frankie Morales and Mambo of the Times Orchestra


Frankie Morales and Mambo of the Times Orchestra will have you up out or your seat, dancing and delighting to classical sounds of Salsa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

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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Tour | Hike through History


About 90 minutes. See the whole history of the island in one go. Our most comprehensive program takes you to nearly every highlight in the historic district. Visitors should be prepared to stand for a full 90 minutes and walk a distance of about 1.5 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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2:00 pm
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Tour | Beachfront No More: Colonels' Row


About 30 minutes. Get to know the island's "dividing line" where officers meet enlisted men, natural turf meets artificial soil, and old meets new.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Passenger performs his hit song "Let Her Go" and more


The last year or so has certainly been a wild and wonderful ride for Passenger, aka Mike Rosenberg: from years dedicated to busking the streets of towns and cities across the globe, to worldwide recognition. It wasn't until the release of his second single, "Let Her Go," on his 4th album that the rest of the world began to tune in. "Let Her Go" has topped the 2.5 million mark in global sales, as well as over 78 million YouTube hits so far. Also playing: Born to a Jamaican father and British mother, Liam Bailey’s musical influences range from soul to reggae, and punk to R&B. While his voice is often compared to that of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, he’s as likely to reference Etta James as he is The Smiths.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
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Author Reading | Contributors read from Her Name Is Kaur


The editor, Meeta Kaur, along with 4 writers from the collection will be reading from their stories followed by a discussion/Q&A. This collection is the first-ever piece of literature written by Sikh-American women of the diaspora and has been deemed a groundbreaking resource for women's, religious, and immigrant studies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Zumba Workout


Zumba with the Dodge YMCA fuses Latin and world music with aerobic interval training to sculpt the body and invigorate the soul. Fitness instructor Alma Bonilla’s classes are so much fun you’ll forget that you’re burning calories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Americanafest NYC: Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires / St. Paul and the Broken Bones / Bobby Patterson / Music Maker Blues Revue


Soulman Bradley purrs; St. Paul brings southern grit; Texas R&B’er Patterson celebrates his first LP in 40 years; MMBR spans generations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Hip to Hip Theatre presents Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona


A slapstick comedy about love, friendship, betrayal, forgiveness… and a dog. Young Proteus only has eyes for his hometown sweetheart, until he sets eyes on his best friend’s sweetheart. This zany tale of romantic rivals is replete with bandits, disguises, and one of Shakespeare’s funniest clowns, while asking the question: Is all really fair in love?
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Screening | Red Bulls Viewing Party


Watch soccer's New York Red Bulls take on the Chicago Fire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights 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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Staged Reading | Play Reading: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare


This series presents sit-down readings of new and revisited scripts, generally followed by a moderated dramaturgical discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Moondance with George Gee's Swing Orchestra


It’s Moondance time and once again Dance Manhattan is co-sponsoring FREE outdoor dances. Swing dancers will enjoy George Gee's Swing Orchestra . 6:30-7:10pm Intro to Swing Dance Lesson 8pm: Performances 7:10-10pm: 3 Sets of Live Music with David Berger's Jazz Orchestra
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Theater: Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale


Hudson Warehouse presents their outdoor production of the Bard's play first performed in 1611. Although it was grouped among the comedies, some modern editors have relabeled the play as one of Shakespeare's late romances. Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 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
7:30 pm
Free

Park Walk | The Dark Side of the High Line Tour


The skeletal remains of the High Line’s elevated tracks set the perfect scene for a spooky evening. Join a journey to the creepier side of New York City’s most unique park. On this tour you’ll hear tales of the strange eccentric who lived below the tracks and saved them from demise, the curse of a West Side Cowboy who fell to his death from the elevated track, and the children who haunt the street formerly known as Death Avenue. If the moon hangs right perhaps you’ll witness the spectacle of a ghostly ship floating down the Hudson River; is it the long forgotten crew of Henry Hudson’s Half-Moon warning sailors not to go to sea? Or is it Captain Kidd protecting the treasure he buried on Liberty Island? Venture at your own risk through the dark side of High Line.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Theater | Park Production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet


Presented by Pulse Theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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