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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 11, 2015?

49 free events take place on Tuesday, August 11 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 11 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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49 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Classes for all ages and experience levels. Park Tai Chi is provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Jeremy Hubbell. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Tuesday Tai Chi


Join neighbors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society for an introductory class. Tai Chi movements are believed to help calm the emotions, focus the mind, and strengthen the immune system. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to discover a new discipline and feel better in a natural, open-air space. Beginners welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 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
10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


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 | Park Yoga


Perfect your downward dog under the trees and on the lush lawn at the 12th season of outdoor yoga classes, presented by Athleta with instructors curated by Yoga Journal and media support from Flavorpill. Mats are provided by Athleta - no need to bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Meditation Class in the Park


Meditate in the heart of the big city with Ziva Meditation. Reduce your level of stress, perform at the top of your game more consistently, improve the quality of your sleep, and do less and accomplish more with this free weekly class. No registration required; all levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star


At the top of the island sits a fortification that has seen nearly as many uses as it has years of completion. From war fort to music school to housing Confederate prisoners of war, to family housing, Fort Jay is the real star of the show. They say that because from the air, it is shaped like a star. This is a 30-minute tour. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Castle Williams, the centerpiece of the system of fortifications designed to guard New York City just prior to the War of 1812, has long been off-limits to the public. After an extensive rehabilitation project in 2011, the National Park Service opened the Castle's to the general public for the first time in the fort's 200-year history. Tours of the Castle take visitors through all three levels and the roof. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Visitors are advised that tours require climbing three flights of stairs. The Castle's upper floors are not handicap-accessible. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Ayako Shirasaki, Virtuoso Pianist with a Tender Touch


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent piano trio CD "Some Other Time".
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley


Stop by and pick up a free advanced copy of the book club choice while supply lasts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer, Big City Fishing offers a free program, to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, 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. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn 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 | 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 | Citizen Cartography: Building a Virtual Atlas of New York


Help NYPL build the geospatial library of the future! This workshop will get you oriented with the set of tools the Library has developed that enables librarians and the general public to add valuable geographic context to old maps by overlaying digital images of historical maps onto a contemporary digital map through a process called georectification, or "warping" maps. This means overlaying digital images of historic maps onto a contemporary digital map (similar to Google Maps), transforming them into tiles of a virtual atlas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Mah Jongg Clinic


Learn the American version of this social, strategy game hailing from China at free clinics in the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Film | Niki Caro's McFarland USA (2015): Feel-Good Sports Movie


Stars: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Ramiro Rodriguez. A cross country coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders. 128 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Scrabble Game Social


Join weekly Game Socials to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. On Tuesdays, they play the classic word game Scrabble.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Film | Book Club: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith


This classic coming-of-age tale tells the story of Francie Nolan, who has inherited her father's romantic side and her mother's more practical side, as she struggles to survive in Brooklyn at the turn of the century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Zydeco and Country: The Tribeca Playboys / Western Caravan


The Tribeca Playboys - perhaps better known as the backbone of Bruce Springsteen's Seeger Sessions project -- interpret the Cajun and Zydeco music of southwest Louisiana with an emphatic New York attitude. Western Caravan has been playing Western Swing and Honkytonk music in the NYC area for almost 20 years. Inspired by Bob Wills, Milton Brown, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and many others of the 40s-60s, they maintain the traditional sound while putting their own stamp on the music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Talk | Identity Theft: What’s Happening Now


Get the latest insights about identity theft risks from the BBB’s perspective. Recent data breaches in the news have made this issue newly relevant for many. Find out what you can do to be on top of basic issues dealing with the prevention, detection and resolution regarding potential and actual ID theft problems. Claire Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York, will share tips and practical advice. Bring your questions.
   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. Class is taught by experienced volunteers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Robert Zemeckis' Oscar-Nominated Flight (2012): Unstable Pilot


Stars: Denzel Washington, Nadine Velazquez, Don Cheadle. An airline pilot saves almost all his passengers on his malfunctioning airliner which eventually crashed, but an investigation into the accident reveals something troubling. 138 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Summer Poetry Readings


With Parneshia Jones, Jean Valentine, and Patrick Phillips.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Korean Film: Kim Suk-Yoon’s Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island (2015)


Joseon's top detective Kim Min attempts to track down those responsible for circulating massive amounts of counterfeit silver bullion. He also tries to find the missing sibling of a young girl. 125 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Lolë/FITiST Meetup


Lolë and FITiST bring you a summer of movement and well-being. A wide range of classes are offered, but space is limited to 75 people per class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Yoga Class


Take your yoga practice outside and be inspired by stunning views. Participants should bring their own towels and mats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Park Circuit Workout


Reach your fitness goals in the world’s most beautiful outdoor gym! 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. Age 18 years and older.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Park Walk | Public Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Free 75-minute long tours led by docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Sharon Ann Musher discusses her book Democratic Art: The New Deal's Influence on American Culture


This illustrated lecture outlines the successes, shortcomings, and lessons of the golden age of government funding for the arts and examines the role art can and should play in contemporary society.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dancing | Sunset Salsa with Talia


Things heat up when the sun goes down. Every Tuesday night has 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
6:30 pm
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Concert | Linda Fairstein reads from her book Devil's Bridge


In her 17th 'Alexandra Cooper' thriller, New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein takes readers inside the mind of NYPD Detective Mike Chapman and once again proves why she is one of the best crime fiction writers in America today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Oscar-Nominated Documentary: Rory Kennedy's Last Days in Vietnam (2014)


This documentary recounts the Vietnam War’s final days, when unexpected roadblocks threatened the evacuation of America’s South Vietnamese allies. 98 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Rap: Rakim / DJ Tedsmooth


In the history of Hip Hop, few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art forms lyrical style as Rakim. Universally referenced as one of the Masters of the Microphone and an influence and inspiration to his peers and followers alike, Rakim first exploded onto the scene with the release of iconic “Eric B. Is President” in 1986 with long time collaborator Eric B. The single marked a turning point in the Rap world – raising the bar for future emcees and revolutionizing the way rhymes are delivered to this day. New York City-based Teddy Rafael Mendez, aka DJ Tedsmooth has been the force behind some of the hottest remixes, many of which can be attributed to taking already hit records to the next level. Regularly endorsed by radio and his DJ peers, his remixes can be frequently heard on air and in clubs around the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festival | Setting the Guiness World Record for the Longest Team Barbecue Marathon


Celebrity chef and Food Network star Tyler Florence, alongside the winners of the Ball Park Finest Grillathon, are out to set the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Team Barbecue Marathon.” Donations of the food will be made to the City Harvest food rescue organization. The Finest Grillathon winners will spend 38+ hours attempting to set the record. The previous record was 30 hours set by Barry Croxall and Dave Skeldon from the UK on June 20th-21st, 2015. This event will begin Tuesday, August 11th at 7pm and will be ongoing until Thursday, August 13th at 9am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | The Poets of the Whiting Foundation


Featuring: Anthony Carelli, Aracelis Girmay, Jenny Johnson, Roger Reeves
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Theater in the Park: Shakespeare's Measure for Measure


New York Classical Theatre presents this outdoor production of Shakespeare's timeless comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Waterfront Workout: Pilates


These Pilates mat classes with the Fitness Guru will teach you to properly activate the muscles of your abdomen and back to create an incredible amount of stability in your torso.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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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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Film | George Cukor's Oscar Nominee Adam's Rib (1949): Married Attorneys


Stars: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday. Domestic and professional tensions mount when a husband and wife work as opposing lawyers in a case involving a woman who shot her husband. 101 min. Free popcorn while it lasts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 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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9:00 pm
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