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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 13, 2014?

55 free events take place on Wednesday, 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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55 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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Workshop | Park FitClub: Boot Camp with The Rise NYC


Energize your day with a workout before work. Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back - and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high-fives encouraged. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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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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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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Workshop | Early Bird Game Social


Join to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. The Early Bird Game Social gives you a chance to start the day in the park, and warm up your mind with games that get you thinking like dominoes, Scrabble, cards or Boggle.
   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 | 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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10:00 am
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Gallery Talk | Curator's Tour of Exposed: A History of Lingerie


Join associate curator of accessories, Colleen Hill, for a guided tour through the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
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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11:00 am
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing nature in the parks and gardens with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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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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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Concert | Lunchtime Concert: Modern Mix


12:00 – 1:00 - Karikatura 1:00 – 2:00 - Flor de Toloache
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Reset: 30-Minute Moving Meditation


A mid-day, 30-minute moving mediation. Take your lunch break in the garden, and breathe. No mat or clothing change required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | MS Publisher 2010 for Beginners Workshop


Learn desktop publishing basics using Microsoft Publisher 2010. Topics include creating flyers, brochures, business cards, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Talk | Celebrate 75 Years of Batman


With Scott Snyder, author of the first five volumes of Batman: The New 52. In conversation with John Cunningham, VP Marketing at DC Entertainment. From the iconic Bat-Family to the heroes and super-villains we all know, a 75th birthday salute to Batman with one of comics' best young writers.
   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: Roy Eaton


Roy Eaton has a most impressive career. His first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937, and he won the first ever Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award in 1950. His latest album I Play for Peace on RHAHM was released on 11/11/11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Midday Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

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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Workshop | Freegal Music Database Workshop


Learn how to download three free songs a week from Freegal Music, which provides access to the catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment. All you need are your library card barcode, your PIN number, and a flash drive to save your downloads in.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 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 | 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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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco: Drawing Outdoors


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 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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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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4:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson


Read the book and join the discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | Chip Kidd discusses his book Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design


Kids love to express themselves, and are designers by nature—whether making posters for school, deciding what to hang in their rooms, or creating personalized notebook covers. Go, by the award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd, is a stunning introduction to the ways in which a designer communicates his or her ideas to the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Miwa Gemini, Blend of Western and Eastern Sounds


Playing Italian waltz, country and surf rock, they merge Eastern and Western music, creating folk-infused lullabies and balmy nocturnes that have the melancholy joy of a Dustbowl carnival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Music: Bobby Sanabria / Screening: Chico and Rita


Bobby Sanabria - drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, recording artist, producer, filmmaker, conductor, educator, activist, multi-cultural warrior and multiple Grammy nominee - has performed with a veritable Who's Who in the world of jazz and Latin music, as well as with his own critically acclaimed ensembles. His diverse recording and performing experience includes work with such legendary figures as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Paquito D'Rivera, Charles McPherson, Mongo Santamaría, Ray Barretto, Marco Rizo, Arturo Sandoval, Roswell Rudd, Chico O'Farrill, Candido, Yomo Toro, Francisco Aguabella, Larry Harlow, Henry Threadgill, and the Godfather of Afro-Cuban Jazz, Mario Bauzá. Chico & Rita is a stunning, Oscar-nominated animated feature for adults. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams, while Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey -- in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero -- brings heartache and torment as they battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Directed by Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Party | Uptown Bounce Block Party


Head to the top of Museum Mile for hip hop, breakdancing, gallery talks, summer drinks & local food, with extended hours at both museums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Leave your workday behind and join other adults for good-natured and fun pick-up games of VOLLEYBALL overlooking the Hudson River. Everyone gets to play. Participants will also learn the basic rules and strategies of volleyball. Scorekeeper and volleyballs are provided. No experience is necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Alex Hortis discusses his book Myths About the Mafia: Exploring the Truth behind Popular Images of the Mob


What we really know about the mob? In this illustrated lecture, the popular myths of the Mafia are compared with primary source documents that the author unearthed in archives and Freedom of Information Act files.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Mae West in Bohemia: Gin, Sin, Censorship, and Eugene O'Neill


Rare vintage images will show you the buildings and blocks around Washington Square as these two theatre people saw them. Sites will include the Village speakeasies where Eugene drank himself into oblivion and met the characters he would put in his plays; where Mae socialized and bent elbows with Texas Guinan, Walter Winchell, Jack Dempsey, and Barney Gallant; significant theatres; the court where Eugene and Mae battled against censorship; and off-beat addresses that made an impact. The speaker, LindaAnn Loschiavo, is a Greenwich Village historian and dramatist; her plays include “Courting Mae West: Sex, Censorship, and Secrets” and “Diamond Lil, Queen of the Bowery.” To celebrate the birthday of the Brooklyn bombshell Mae West, this event will conclude with light refreshments and a raffle. You could win a rare reprint by The New Yorker’s caricaturist Alfred Freuh or by a famous N.Y. Times illustrator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | PC vs. Mac Workshop


Are you a Mac, PC... or neither? Learn about the differences between Apple's Mac computers and Windows PCs by exploring the advantages and limitations of each platform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Tour | Wednesday Night Tour: The Golden Age of Brooklyn Distilleries


Amble through the historic rise of Brooklyn distilleries of the 1800's until the death knell of the Volstead Act in 1920. Tour led by Jill Paradiso, Culinary Historian.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. 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 | Yogamaya Yoga


Yogamaya invites you to flow, sweat, chant, and breathe with us - to move dynamically, with grace and precision - here on the mat and out in the world. Yogamaya Yoga is a workout for your body, mind, and spirit. Classes are limited to 75 people. Bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Book Launch: My Drunk Kitchen by Hannah Hart


My Drunk Kitchen includes recipes, stories, full color photos, and drawings to inspire your own culinary adventures in tipsy cooking.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Chris DeRose discusses his book The Presidents' War: Six American Presidents and the Civil War That Divided Them


Readers will experience America’s gravest crisis through the eyes of the five former presidents who lived it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | French Cinema: Lorraine Lévy's The Other Son (2012)


Two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, discover they were accidentally switched at birth. 105 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Japanese Film: Takashi Miike's 13 Assassins (2011)


A samurai epic set in the 19th century during the end of Japan’s feudal era: when a sadistic, imperious lord is poised to ascend to the throne, a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to stop him – and his band of over 200 men. 126 min. Pre-screening performance begins at 7PM. Film begins at sundown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazzmobile 50th Anniversary All-Stars


Patience Higgins leads the all-star band.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Open Mike | Mouth to Mouth Open Mic


The Mouth to Mouth open mic series provides a safe space to forge new art and communities. Comedy, spoken word, music, poetry, memoir, fiction, and more are welcome. With: DarkMatter is a queer South Asian performance and literary arts duo made up of Alok Vaid-Menon and Janani Balasubramanian. They make noise, perform spoken word, write excessively, facilitate workshops, and flail their arms around.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Workshop | Sunset Pilates


Join Lou Cornacchia, founder of Cobble Hill’s Body in Balance Studio, for an Intermediate Pilates Mat Class. Students will learn proper technique, core muscle strength, spinal alignment and shoulder stabilization. Classes are open to ages 16. Students should bring a good thick mat and a Dynaband. Pilates experience is suggested.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: Emile De Antonio's Painters Painting: The New York Art Scene 1940-1970 (1973)


The definitive documentary on the New York School Painters. Featuring footage of all the major figures of the New York Art Scene between 1940-1970, showing many of the artists before they became famous. 116 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Midtown 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. NOTE: THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Park Production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet


Presented by Pulse Theatre.
   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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Theater | The New York Neo-Futurists Present: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind


The New York Neo-Futurists are an ensemble of dynamic writer/director/performers who are best known for their critically acclaimed, energetic signature show of original short plays, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Once called "The Snapchat of Theater", with its ever-changing "menu" of plays, TML is a race against the clock to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes in an order determined by the audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Film | Francis Ford Coppola's The Outsiders (1983): Rumble Tonight


Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio. When two poor greasers, Johnny and Ponyboy, are assaulted by a vicious gang and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Film | Francis Lawrence's The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2012): Blockbuster Sequel


Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. 146 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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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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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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