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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 27, 2016?

53 free events take place on Saturday, August 27 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 27 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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53 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 27, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Moderate-to-brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone, strength and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park's beautiful landscapes. This event takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Outdoors


Welcome the Chinatown YMCA back for a third season of weekly tai chi classes, weather permitting. All skill levels are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Festival | Boat race to honor the Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn


Join the Revolutionary Army hosted by Glover’s Marblehead Regiment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


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 among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park. Tour is Wednesdays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. This tour takes place every day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor, or use pastels, chalk, and charcoal to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Art 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. Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 2pm, and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Harlem Renaissance II Writers


The sessions are supportive gatherings where creative people meet, read the club's work, discuss their craft, talk about how to improve and how to achieve goals as writers.
   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. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | High Line Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. The tour is 75 minutes long and are led by High Line docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Space is limited. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot. Takes place Tuesdays and Saturday between May 3 and October 29.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Knitting and Crocheting 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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Tour | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist. Takes place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York 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, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park. Tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Park Moves with Limon Dance


Experience the joy of movement and dance. Class is led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company Limon Dance. Open to all levels and ages.
   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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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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10:00 am
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Talk | Fighting Blindness Support Group


Share experiences, information, and support.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | GarageBand for Beginners Workshop


Learn how to create music using Apple's entry-level audio production program GarageBand by working with loops and software instruments. Please bring headphones to participate in this class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Chess Lecture and Simul with Grandmaster John Fedorowicz


Learn techniques from some of the best names in chess, and then put your new skills to the test in a simul with fellow players at this special chess lecture and simul series. Ages 6+, prior experience required. Must be present the entire program to play in simul.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Fair | Hester Street Fair


This fair will feature a diverse roster of 60 curated vendors and curiously creative entrepreneurs delivering design, art, fashion and food. The fair will also host a series of hands-on workshops, collaborative activities and special events. This fair takes place every Saturday from May 14 to October 29.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | How to Scrapbook with Desiree Demali


Are you a scrapbooking beginner or looking for new ideas and themes? Scrapbooking is all your personal style and photos. There is no right or wrong way to scrapbook. You can choose to layout your photos anyway you would like, but if you need some direction and ideas for a balanced layout, this workshop can get you started. Participants will create their first layouts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | 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. The event is offered daily, except Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn English: Intermediate and Advanced Levels


We Are New York is an Emmy Award-winning half hour TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Are New York videos. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. First come, first seated..
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Zumba


Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit. Takes place Saturdays, May through September.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Money Matters: Ouch! I Missed A Credit Card Payment and My Interest Rate Went Up!


What you don't know about credit cards and credit scores could cost you money. Lots of it. Bonnie Yam reviews the basics of credit reporting and credit scores. Learn about the time-tested method for getting yourself out of credit card debt and legitimate organizations to call if you are unable to do so on your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Uptown Crochet/ Knitting Circle


Bring your yarn, crochet hook or knitting needles and enjoy an afternoon of conversation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Inuksuit: A Piece by John Luther Adams Featuring More Than 60 Percussionists


Led by percussionist and Music Director Amy Garapic, more than 60 percussionists will come together to perform John Luther Adams’s Inuksuit, an epic outdoor piece that has helped to redefine what live musical experience can be in the 21st-century. The New York Times has called Inuksuit “the ultimate environmental piece.” The Inuksuit Band will include musicians from New York and beyond and will feature drummers Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) and Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), as well as members of many of NYCs top percussion groups and schools.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Opera | Beethoven’s Fidelio: political intrigue and romance


The New York Opera Forum performs a concert version of Beethoven’s Fidelio with piano accompaniment. The opera tells about Spain-set political intrigue and romance, including noblewomen disguised as errand boys to find their jailed husbands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Film | George Miller's Mad Max : Fury Road (2015): Six-time Oscar Winner!


A woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in postapocalyptic Australia in search for her home-land with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper, and a drifter named Max. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): Winner of 6 Oscars


Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult. A woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in postapocalyptic Australia in search of her homeland with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper, and a drifter named Max. 120 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Shakespeare's Henry V


By Instant Shakespeare Company
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | The Equal Rights Amendment: Unfinished Business for the Constitution


Women's Equality Day is honored by a film screening and panel discussion on women's rights and equality. The film portrays the Equal Rights Amendment as a legacy from the equality fighters of the past including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony , Sojourner Truth, Lucretia Mott, Alice Paul and the National Woman’s Party, and the millions of supporters who put ERA ratification at the center of the women’s movement in the 1960’s.
   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. Tour takes place Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Crochet Workshop


With Betty.
   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? Some supplies are provided, but everyone is required to bring your own yarn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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. Takes takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Spike Lee's Oscar-Nominated Do The Right Thing (1989): Simmering in Brooklyn


Stars: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee. On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, hate and bigotry smolder and build until exploding into violence. 120 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival


Randy Weston African Rhythms Sextet - Randy Weston received a 2011 Guggenheim Fellowship for Music Composition that enabled him to compose An African Nubian Suite, a major new work for jazz orchestra. The piece is based on his lifelong research on and interest in the culture, heritage and music of Africa. Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles - You might know Cory Henry as an in-demand, multi-instrumentalist and producer who’s worked with an array of musical legends across genres, including Yolanda Adams, Sara Bareilles, P. Diddy, Kirk Franklin, Kenny Garrett, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Shaun Kingston, Donald Lawrence, Michael McDonald, Boyz II Men, NAS, Bruce Springsteen, The Roots and as a member of the Grammy Award-winning collective Snarky Puppy. Jazzmeia Horn - Winner of the 2015 Thelonius Monk International Vocal Jazz Competition and 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Jazzmeia Horn has a name that speaks for itself capturing her very essence. Hailing from the great Dallas, Texas Jazzmeia has already earned a reputation in New York as a “Rising Star.” Charles Turner III - The First Winner of the Annual Duke Ellington Vocal Competition in New York City, hosted by Mercedes Ellington, 27-year-old Charles Turner has taken the jazz scene by storm. Charles relocated to New York in 2011, and has performed in venues such as Smoke Jazz and Supper Club, Birdland, Ginny’s Supper Club, Smalls, Mintons in Harlem, and Gin Fiz, where he performs every Thursday with Marc Cary and the Focus Trio. Samuel Coleman - Samuel Coleman is an Alvin Ailey School trained dancer and teacher, with a focus on lindy hop (swing) dancing. Coleman teaches in Harlem and Albany, and performs with the Big Apple Lindy Hoppers and the Rhythm Stompers. Coleman was a 2011 Frankie Manning Ambassador scholarship recipient.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Tom Shadyac's Liar Liar (1997): Lawyer Promises to Tell the Truth


Stars: Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper. A fast track lawyer can't lie for 24 hours due to his son's birthday wish. 86 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Tom Tykwer's A Hologram for the King (2016): Dave Eggars' Novel


Stars: Tom Hanks, Alexander Black, Sarita Choudhury. A failed American businessman looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his idea to a wealthy monarch. 98 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more! This tour takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Inuksuit: A Piece by John Luther Adams Featuring More Than 60 Percussionists


Led by percussionist and Music Director Amy Garapic, more than 60 percussionists will come together to perform John Luther Adams’s Inuksuit, an epic outdoor piece that has helped to redefine what live musical experience can be in the 21st-century. The New York Times has called Inuksuit “the ultimate environmental piece.” The Inuksuit Band will include musicians from New York and beyond and will feature drummers Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) and Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), as well as members of many of NYCs top percussion groups and schools.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Staged Reading | A Step Beyond the Rain: the Farm Theater presents


Deirdre wants nothing more than to care for her ailing grandfather and run the family business, a local watering hole. But when her grandfather passes and she rekindles a romance with her high school boyfriend, she must come to terms with the ghosts of her past, and find hope for the future...before it's too late. Written by Merridith Allen
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Concert on Water: Classical Music


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA. Every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Dancing | Silent Disco


Don headphones and party on the pier with Summer on the Hudson and hundreds of all-ages revelers at this Quiet Clubbing event featuring two live DJs of different genres. Shift DJs with a flick of a switch and sway along to the same song as your friends or to your own tune. Line for headphones will begin at 4:30 p.m. Headphones are first come first served with 700 available at a time. Once they are returned they will be handed out to those waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Play | The Public Theater's Mobile Unit presents Hamlet


This season, the Public Theater's Mobile Unit presents a new, world-class production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Olivier Award winner Chukwudi Iwuji (The Histories, King Lear at The Public) plays the anguished prince of Denmark who is confronted at every turn with a poisonous power structure that's robbed him of his father, and forever darkened his understanding of the world. Patricia McGregor (Hurt Village, brownsville song (b-side for tray) at Lincoln Center) directs this bold take on Shakespeare's immortal tale about family, deceit and the explosive consequences of unchecked corruption.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Kayaking Class


Each summer, classes in paddling skills and safety techniques are offered. These classes have been developed with beginners in mind, but are appropriate for kayakers of all skill levels. Each session includes instruction on the pier followed by practice time on the water. All participants must sign a liability waiver and know how to swim. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Paddlers under the age of 16 must share a boat with an adult.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Film | Rob Minkoff's Oscar Nominee Stuart Little (1999): Cat-and-Mouse Game


Stars: Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie. The Little family adopt a charming young mouse named Stuart, but the family cat wants rid of him. 84 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | The Floor is Lava: the Farm Theater presents


Held up in the basement of a billon dollar Silicon Valley start-up's News Years Eve Party with an endless supply of scotch, a technophobic twenty something, whose successful life self destructed spectacularly in New York, struggles to maintain normalcy, old relationships, and his sanity as he ponders where he fits in a world governed by social media. Written by Alex Raid
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Stand-up comedy: ComedyBnB


Enoy free stand-up comedy! Produced by Michelle Slonim, a comedian who was featured on Comedy Central , HBO and on SiriusXM Radio. She plays regularly at Late Night at the Comic Strip, Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines on Broadway and at Solas Laughs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Jazz music, tango dance performance, and more


A night with a live jazz quartet with a special performance of dance company "Dardo Galletto Dance" followed by an after party.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

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. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway. Takes place Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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