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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 23, 2014?

55 free events take place on Saturday, August 23 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 23 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 Saturday, August 23, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Kayaking on the Hudson
free events nyc Concert on Water
free events nyc Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
free events nyc Dance: Brooklyn Ballet / Dylan Crossman/Crossman Dans(c)e with Molissa Fenley and Paz Tanjuaquio/Topaz Arts
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | Baylander Tour


Join a free public tour of this historic U.S. Navy vessel that was originally deployed during Vietnam and later used to train U.S. helicopter pilots.
   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 | City Kayaking


Glide along the water while kayaking off the floating dock. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Crochet/ Knitting Circle


Please bring your own materials and a food item to donate to the Snack Table.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Dance Lesson | Dance Class with the Jose Limón Dance Company


Open to all levels and ages. No experience required. Bring comfortable clothes and sneakers, plus water. Discover the freedom of dance with the world famous Limón Dance Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   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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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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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
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Knitting Circle


Do you like to knit? Crochet? Embroider? Whatever your passion, gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations. Please bring your sewing supplies. Instructors available.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Lower East Side, Nolita and East Village Tour


This three-hour tour is a great way to explore three of Gotham’s most historic locations. This tour takes you through legendary Lower East Side streets like Essex, Grand, Hester, Orchard, and Delancey. Along the way, get a feel for what life was like for the millions of immigrants who arrived here throughout the 19th and early part of the 20th Century. Also see how this neighborhood has transformed into one of the hippest and trendiest areas in the city.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Lower Manhattan, Little Italy, Chinatown and SoHo Tour


A multi-neighborhood tour of the Lower Manhattan area. The tour begins on Wall Street, where you will see the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church before moving on the the World Trade Center and City Hall. Then move on by subway to visit the largest Chinatown in the United States. Following Chinatown, the tour will continue on through Little Italy and on to SoHo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Performance | Performance Art: Personal-Political-Universal by Liliana Dirks-Goodman


For these performances, Dirks-Goodman takes a series of daily actions that look at an American family against a backdrop of statistical data, portraits of the spaces they live and work in, and "motivational" statements.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House — the former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College — offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR’s rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor’s activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara’s support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Hear the voices of the Roosevelts and their visitors, and see Roosevelt memorabilia, photographs, and documents. Start times at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$10 suggested donation

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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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Tour | Williamsburg, Brooklyn Tour


It’s once abandoned waterfront is now is now filled with newly constructed condo towers and magnificent parks and stunning views of Manhattan. Known today as the hipster capital of the United States, Williamsburg is so much more than that, containing enclaves of Puerto Ricans, Polish, Italians, Dominicans and Hasidic Jews.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up Zumba


Shape Up NYC (an NYC Parks program run in partnership with Equinox, NYC Service, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
   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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Other | Battle of Brooklyn Reenactment


Join reenactors from Glover’s Marblehead Regiment to learn how sailors saved George Washington’s army during the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Crochet/ Knitting Circle


Bring your yarn, crochet hook or knitting needles.
   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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Concert | Recess Bocce


Itchy for bocce anyone? Join RECESS for a day of outdoor fun in the sun as 32 creative organizations put their lawn skills to the test, rolling and knocking off each other's bocce balls on the makeshift grass courts. Festivities include free bike rides, food vendors, a beer/wine tent and guest deejays. A few courts will also be open to the public.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | J. Lee Thompson's Oscar Winner The Guns of Navarone (1961): WW2 Drama


Stars: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn. A British team is sent to cross occupied Greek territory and destroy the massive German gun emplacement that commands a key sea channel. 156 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:15 pm
Free

Film | Alan Taylor's Thor: The Dark World (2013): Superhero Sequel


Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston. When Jane Foster is possessed by a great power, Thor must protect her from a new threat of old times: the Dark Elves. 112 mins
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 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.
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1:00 pm
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Film | John Lee Hancock's Oscar-Nominated Saving Mr. Banks (2013): Looking for Mary Poppins


Starring Emma Thompson, Annie Rose Buckley, Tom Hanks. Author P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen. 125 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Open Studios


1:00pm - The first is an Open Studio with Aki Sasamoto, who creates sculptures and installations that act as performative elements for theatre productions and performances in galleries or alternative spaces. 3:00pm - The second is an Open Studio with a canary torsi / Yanira Castro, which features a discussion about the process of creating the visual world of a canary torsi's new work, Court/Garden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Performance | The Piney Fork Theater 2014 Playwriting Festival


Short plays by Rahti Gorfien, Zanne Hall, Laryssa Wirstiuk, Joe Krawczyk, Esta Fischer, Mike Rendino, Max Gill, Kurt Sass, Brandon Beck, John Ladd, Scott Haskell, and an encore performance of last year’s best play: Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich's Attention Shoppers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | eBook Help Hour: Get Started with eBooks


Need help getting started with eBooks? Bring your laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone to eBook Help Hour. Get assistance loading electronic library books on your Kindle, create your free Adobe ID, learn about 3M Cloud Library, and so much more. Make sure you bring your library card and any necessary access passwords for your devices so they can help you as quickly as possible.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Concert | Blues BBQ Festival


Back for its 15th anniversary, the Blues BBQ Festival pairs America's best blues and roots musicians with three of New York City's best BBQ restaurants, Mighty Quinn's Barbeque, Delaney Barbecue and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que for an unforgettable summer day on the Hudson River. 2014 Blues Artists: Big Sam's Funky Nation John Németh Samantha Fish Shemekia Copeland Slide Brothers
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2:00 pm
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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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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
2:00 pm
Free

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
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2:00 pm
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Film | Francis Ford Coppola's Oscar-Nominated Peggy Sue Got Married (1986): Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy


Starring Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Cage, Barry Miller. During her 25th high school class reunion, Peggy Sue, an unhappily middle-aged woman falls unconscious at her high school reunion, but wakes up back in her school days. 103 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


Got knitting skills? If not, want to learn? They’ll provide some supplies, but everyone is required to bring their own yarn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 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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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 | Brick Builders Unite! LEGO Users Group


Builders, Hobbyists, Enthusiasts! Spark your creativity and show off your skills with LEGO building bricks. Join a relaxing and nostalgic afternoon build session. Adults 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Antonio Serna's Some Kind of Primitive: Painting, Sculpture, Found Artifacts


Antonio Serna is an artist living and working in New York. With art as a tool, he is constantly comparing and contrasting the human construct of progress with the animal instinct of survival. The results of which have been exhibited in New York, Spain, Mexico, Amsterdam, and Texas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival


With: The Wallace Roney Orchestra / Lionel Loueke / Melissa Aldana / Kris Bowers with special guest Chris Turner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Hudson Warehouse Special Workshop: Shakespeare Workout


This robust Actors’ Workout is led by Resident Artists from Hudson Warehouse in the disciplines of Acting, Voice Production and Stage Combat. All experience levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | La Mega 7th Annual Tropical Fest: Alex Sensation


New York City’s top Latin DJ, Alex Sensation, began collecting music and at age 16 was already a disc jockey at various nightclubs. He enjoys mixing different genres, but his roots as a mixer are linked with Tropical music. Among his many accomplishments as a prominent DJ and radio personality, Alex has been the face of Dennon DJ Equipment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance: Brooklyn Ballet / Dylan Crossman/Crossman Dans(c)e with Molissa Fenley and Paz Tanjuaquio/Topaz Arts


Brooklyn Ballet – Brooklyn Ballet is a professional, not-for-profit dance company dedicated to artistic excellence, education, and serving Brooklyn’s diverse communities. Founded in 2002 by Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson, Brooklyn Ballet brings a contemporary vision to the treasured art form of ballet, with repertory and programs that revitalize and re-imagine the classical form. Dylan Crossman/Crossman Dans(c)e – Previously a part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Crossman is now freelance and works with Pam Tanowitz, Kim Bartosik, Gleich Dances/NorteMaar, Sally Silvers, and Sylvain Emard (Montreal). Crossman Dans(c)e looks at identity issues in human behavior, has been seen at DanceRoulette (BK), Montreal, and Montpellier (FR), and also works with children and adults, using dance as a means for social integration and conflict resolution. Molissa Fenley – Molissa Fenley is a New York based choreographer and performer. She founded Molissa Fenley and Company in 1977 and has since created over 75 dance works during her continuing career. Paz Tanjuaquio/Topaz Arts – Queens resident Paz Tanjuaquio has been creating dances in NYC since 1990. Her work has been presented by the Danspace Project, Performance Space 122, Symphony Space, and San Diego Dance Theatre’s Trolley Dances, to name a few.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free

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
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6:30 pm
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Theater | An outdoor production of Shakespeare's Love's Labor's Lost


Shakespeare's smart comedy about the battle of the sexes. A king and friends swear an oath to renounce women, but a princess and companions put that plan to the test. Produced by the award-winning Boomerang Theatre Company, known for its Shakespeare series in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Astronomy Night


Local astronomers will be on hand with their high-powered telescopes to help you navigate the night sky and answer any questions about astronomy and star-gazing. Guests are welcome to bring their own binoculars and telescopes and set them up alongside the experts. In addition to the outside viewing, there will also be talks and hands-on demonstrations inside the Museum, making Astronomy Night a rain or (star) shine event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour


New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
   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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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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