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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 16, 2017?

64 free events take place on Wednesday, August 16 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 16 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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64 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, August 16, 2017

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Workshop | Park Boot Camp


Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp in the park. 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. Every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Fitness Class


With: Nancy Bruning Wednesdays through October 25, 2017
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 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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9:45 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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9:45 am
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Workshop | Drawing Workshop


Have you always wanted to try drawing outdoors but felt intimidated? This workshop gets you ready to work outdoors to draw the park. It will start from basic understanding of drawing materials, techniques and composition. Then students are off to work on their own subject matter. By drawing within a limited time frame, students’ decision-making becomes faster and they use essential elements, composition, simplifying light and shadow shapes to complete the drawing. Instructor Yuka Imata earned her B.F.A. at Massachusetts College of Art and Design followed by Art Students League of New York winning the Xavier Gonzales and Ethel Edwards Grant to study in Spain. She has received awards from the Salmagundi and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Clubs and was featured in American Artist and Plein Air Magazines.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Beginner Powerpoint for Macs


Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Powerpoint for Mac. Topics include: entering Transitions and animations, moving and copying images, formatting your slideshow for readability and much more. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and New York Harbor and by the verdant park, with its very special Hot and Cool gardens; each flower-filled and colorful throughout the season. All art materials are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Public Park Tour


Join an enjoyable walking tour of the park, and discover how they successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Poetry Reading | Joshua Bennet performs his poetry


Poet and author Joshua Bennett will use the park as his stage. The poet’s work will come to life as he performs it amongst Josiah McElheny’s prismatic glass and painted wood structures. He will openly engage the public in interview-style performances, bringing his personal narrative as an artist into the light of the public sphere.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | The Wali Sanga, Brooklyn Pop-Funk Collective


The Wali Sanga are a collective out of Brooklyn, NY with a sweetly concocted blend of original pop-funk, world-beat, and indie-soul. The bands revolving door of collaborators boasts names like Chance The Rapper and Rihanna. At their core the band stands for groove and positivity, with personal lyrics pulling from young love, adult angst, and surreal commentary on life in New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Deanna Witkowski, Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition


Deanna Witkowski has been heralded for her “consistently thrilling” playing and her “boundless imagination” (All Music Guide). Her five albums include Raindrop: Improvisations with Chopin, a solo piano session that seamlessly combines jazz, classical, and Brazilian music; and the liturgical jazz release, From This Place. Her brand new recording, Makes the Heart to Sing, features fourteen of her jazz hymn arrangements as performed by her trio.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Author Reading | Jeff Bayone discusses his book A Taste of Bridge


Jeff Bayone's Honors Bridge Club in New York is the largest in North America, perhaps in the world. This book is based on their beginners course, a series of six lessons that have started thousands of people on the road to enjoying the world's most popular card game.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Guided Historical Tour of the Columbia University Campus


Join this tour to learn more about the history, architecture, and sculpture of Columbia and the Morningside Heights campus. Whether you're an amateur New York City historian or visiting campus for the first time, you will leave the tour knowing more about our storied past. Given that the tour route is outdoors, please be aware that tours are occasionally suspended due to inclement weather.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Midday Jazz


With: Eyal Vilner Big Band Midday Jazz is an ongoing jazz program for the midtown community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Slide Lecture | Photographer Talk: Shannon Benson


Professional wildlife photographer Shannon Wild shares adventures and the challenges of working with wild animals in some of the harshest environments on earth. She will detail how she captures her favorite images along with useful tips to take your photography to the next level. For the last 13 years Shannon Benson has worked as a professional wildlife photographer and, in more recent years, cinematographer for clients such as National Geographic and WildAid as well as various NGO’s, conservation organisations and big name brands. When not on assignment Shannon runs photographic expeditions in various parts of the world including the Arctic and Africa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Wednesdays with the Bill Wurtzel Trio


During the run of the exhibitions Eugen Gabritschevsky: Theater of the Imperceptible and Carlo Zinelli (1916–1974), the Bill Wurtzel trio will perform music that celebrates the creativity and expressiveness of the human mind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

City Walk | 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, we’ll 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. We’ll 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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2:00 pm
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Researching Naturalization Records


In this class we explore the history of how your ancestors became citizens of the United States of America, the kinds of records they generated when they did so, what information those records contain, and where you can find them.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco Outdoor Drawing Class


Many people are challenged when trying to draw the human figure. This workshop offers everyone a chance to improve their skills through a wonderful outdoor figure drawing class. Meets each Wednesday afternoon from May 6 through October 28, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn Programming Fundamentals with Python


Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the popular language Python. This class will cover concepts fundamental to all programming languages and provide an introduction to coding more generally. Note that this is a two-part class. The first class is from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, and the second from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, with a one hour break between. You must be comfortable using a computer in order to code, especially typing. They highly recommend being able to type at least 20 words per minute.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Drop-In Chess


Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem-solving, and strategic planning – plus it’s fun. For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Workshop | Photoshop for Beginners


Learn how to enhance photos using the # 1 photo editing software in the world: Adobe Photoshop. Get a basic introduction to Photoshop's tools, layers, and adjustments as you work through two example projects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Advanced MS PowerPoint 2010 Workshop


Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Powerpoint 2010. Topics include using transitions, animations, etc. Please note: Bring a flash drive with an MP3 or WMA audio file, and an MP4 or MOV video file if you wish to practice embedding media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Screening | Animation Night


Curated film screening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Falun Dafa Meditation Class


Practice of meditation and slow moving exercise. Eliminate stress, enjoy peace of mind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Create a Website with HTML and CSS


Want a crash course in coding for the web? Try out HTML and CSS at Mozilla's Thimble, a free tool for creating simple webpages. This course goes over the bare basics of how to edit code to make a simple website.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
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Book Discussion | Delicious: Food Writer's Story


Discuss the book by Ruth Reichl.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Charles Vidor's Gilda (1946): Casino Love Triangle


Stars: Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, George Macready. A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino learns that his ex-lover is married to his employer. 110 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walk | Design Tour: Elevated Design


Get an insider's look at the unique design elements of the park and the notable architecture in the neighborhood with Patrick Hazari, Director of Design and Construction. Learn about the behind-the-scenes work that led to the development of the park and its impact locally and worldwide
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Healthy on the Hudson Workout


Getting fit in New York City has never been better! This exercise series will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday all summer long. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June 6-Spetember 26.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Journey Meditation


In today’s constantly connected world, bringing some calm to a crowded mind can be difficult. Meditating for just a few minutes a day can make you happier, healthier, and reduce the stress of daily life. This simple, convenient approach is rooted in history, based in science and comes with some serious benefits. Experience the many benefits of meditation firsthand. In this class, you will: Be taught the basics of meditation and how to start a daily practice Learn more about the effects of meditation on the mind and body Understand how meditation can reduce stress at work and beyond Come meditate and munch on healthy salads provided by Sweetgreen Wednesdays, June 14-August 30, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Laughter Yoga


Laughter yoga provides the health benefits of stimulating heart and blood circulation. It is a unique combination of breathing exercises, stretching, clapping and laughing together in a group. In providing a social, therapeutic environment to exercise our ability to laugh, practitioners frequently experience elevated mood, improved immune and respiratory function, reduced self-consciousness and greater resilience to stress. It is appropriate for people of any level of fitness. No mats or special clothes needed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | Lincoln Center at the Movies: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


You don’t just see an Ailey performance, you feel it. Experience this electrifying modern dance program that includes four audience favorites: Wayne McGregor’s sumptuous Chroma with a score by Jack White and Joby Talbot; Ronald K. Brown’s powerful Grace, with music by Duke Ellington, Roy Davis Jr., and Fela Kuti; Robert Battle’s humorous, high-flying Takademe; and Alvin Ailey’s beloved Revelations – “one of the great works of the human spirit” (New York Times) – that will rock your soul. This is a documentary featuring four audience favorites and behind the scenes interviews with members of the esteemed dance company Featuring 6pm pre-show Special Revelations Workshop with Alvin Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Settlers of Catan Social


Build your empire and trade your way to 10 victory points.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Open space, fresh sea air, and the floral scent of the gardens will help you stretch away the stress of the workday and allow you to let go of the hectic buzz of city life. Whether you’re still learning Child’s Pose or have mastered the Twisted Half Moon, our expert yoga instructor will guide you through a routine that works for you. Please bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | The SPIN Approach to Finding a New Job


Looking for a new job? Feeling stuck and hopeless? Connie Gemson discusses how to discover new sources of information and new networking sites. Learn how to identify your skills and explore how hobbies can be opportunities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Shake off the stress of work and join others for some friendly competition at drop-in volleyball. Esplanade Plaza hosts an after-work volleyball game for adults. They will provide the scorekeeper and the ball, and will instruct newcomers in the basics of the game. This good-natured game has been going for over a decade, and although many people have been attending year after year, players of all experience levels are welcome. Coming by after work is a great way to relax and make new friends.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | Youth Run Wild: documentaries about complications of being kids in the late '60s and early ’70s


Short documentaries: “Veronica” (1970) A cinema verité portrait of Veronica Glover, a black teenager who is president of her predominantly white high school in New Haven, Conn., showing her inner struggle to maintain her identity under stress. “Diane” (1969) Semi-documentary featuring a would-be actress from South Dakota who tries to find success in New York and battles loneliness, frustration, exploitation and despair. “David: Off and On” (1972) A portrait of the filmmaker's brother and his struggles, with school, society and drugs. David talks about his troubled adolescence, conflicts with his stepfather, his disciplinary problems at school and growing dependency on drugs. Coolidge integrates family photographs, special effects and documentary techniques to evoke her brother's childhood, his acid-dropping Height-Ashbury experiences and his years in mental institutions. Please arrive early. All registered seats are released 15 minutes before start time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Dorothy B. Hughes’ noir classic In a Lonely Place


Megan Abbott and Sarah Weinman discuss Dorothy B. Hughes' In a Lonely Place which follows a troubled WWII veteran and an LAPD cop as they hunt down a serial killer. It’s film adaptation stars Humphrey Bogart. Megan Abbott is the author of mystery novels such as The Fever, Dare Me, and You Will Know Me. Sarah Weinman is editor of Women Crime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940’s and 50’s, and a contributor to The New York Times and The Guardian, among publications.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Yoga Evening Salute to the Sun


Enjoy Hatha Yoga with Hollis and a beautiful sunset. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring your own mat. Wednesdays from June through September.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Yoga Outdoors


For Tejal Yoga, the practice, traditions, and teachings stem from a greater source within, a source that taps into her culture, heritage, and roots. Tejal Yoga began in 2013, after Tejal completed her first vinyasa yoga teacher training at The Yoga Room in Astoria, NY. Her love of teaching and passion for the practice led her to India for a traditional hatha yoga training in 2014. Tejal Yoga offers radiant yoga in a warm environment with a clear voice, helping you to feel acknowledged and aligned.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | The North Water: Whaler's Tale


Discuss the book by Ian McGuire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Bilal: Grammy Award-Winning Composer and Singer


Bilal Sayeed Oliver grew up in Philadelphia, in a musically diverse home. In 2001 became a critical darling as he released his debut album 1st Born Second, which featured production by Dr. Dre, and reached #31 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.. Praised for his uncanny vocal range (from freeform to falsetto), Bilal was compared to Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Prince.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Bruce Handy reads from his book Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult


Handy revisits children's classics and explores the back stories of their creators. It's a profound, eye-opening experience to re-encounter books that you once treasured after decades apart. A clear-eyed love letter to the greatest children's books and authors that will bring back fond memories for readers of all ages, along with a few surprises.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | César López, considered one of the most important sax players in the Latin Jazz


César López started studying music when he was 10. Only three years later, he won the 1st Prize in the Cuban National Sax Contest. In 1985 he got a scholarship at the Escuela Nacional de Arte (National Arts School) and, simultaneously, started his professional career with renowned Cuban musician Bobby Carcasés, who introduced César to Latin Jazz. In 1988, due to his outstanding conditions as a musician, 19 years old he was chosen by Maestro Chucho Valdés to play the sax for the famous Cuban band Irakere. During 9 years César developed a fruitful international career with this Grammy awarded band, performing at the most prestigious festivals, theaters and clubs, which gave him the possibility of sharing the stage with Jazz stars like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Winston Marsalis, Michel Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera, Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Concert | Davina & the Vagabonds, Accalimed Rock-Jazz Band


Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, sharp-dressed professionalism, and a commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time. In 2011 Davina released her first full-length album, Black Cloud, which was named one of the 10 best releases of the year by the Minneapolis Star & Tribune and awarded 4 ½ stars from Downbeat Magazine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Garth Davis' Lion (2016): 6 Oscar Nominations


Stars: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara. A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. 118 min.
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Author Reading | H. W. Brands discusses his book The General vs The President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War


From master storyteller and historian H. W. Brands comes the riveting story of how President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur squared off to decide America's future in the aftermath of World War II.
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Film | John Turturro's Romance & Cigarettes (2005): Down-and-Dirty Musical


Stars: James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet. A down-and-dirty musical set in the world of working-class New York, tells a story of a husband's journey into infidelity and redemption when he must choose between his seductive mistress and his beleaguered wife. 115 min. Enjoy pre-screening experimental rock music from Pat Irwin & J. Walter Hawkes.
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Play | New York Classical Theatre presents Shakespeare's Macbeth


The Bard's tragedy of power and treacherous ambition comes to life in a panoramic outdoor professional production.
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Author Reading | Terry Jastrow reads from his book The Trial of Prisoner 043


What would happen if George W. Bush were prosecuted for war crimes? On a glorious autumn morning in St. Andrews, Scotland, former US president George W. Bush approached the first tee of the world-famous Old Course to play a round of golf he would not finish. Unceremoniously abducted off the course by a team of paramilitary commandos, he was transported to the International Criminal Court in The Hague to stand trial for war crimes in connection with the Iraq War.
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Dance Performance | The 36th Annual Battery Dance Festival


Established by Battery Dance in 1982 as the Downtown Dance Festival, today the Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival. Audiences are traditionally drawn from the large downtown working population and residents, families, tourists, senior citizens and dance fans from the greater NYC metropolitan area. Each year, the Festival draws a combined audience of over 12,000 people. The Battery Dance Festival provides a unique opportunity for outstanding dancers and choreographers to present original works of high artistic merit in a free public forum. BDF revels in the panoply of dance that our city offers, with strong emphasis on the inclusion of diverse dance styles and an international roster of performers. American choreographers such as Michelle Dorrance, Paul Taylor, Mary Anthony, Elizabeth Streb and Darrell Moultrie have all presented their works alongside pre-eminent companies from Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and the Caribbean.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Piyo


Build power and increase speed and leg strength. This class increases muscular endurance and stamina for competitive sports events and uses power agility training to transform muscle fiber and produce a lean, athletic shape. Wednesdays at 7 pm, June 21 - August 16
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Film | James Mangold's Logan (2017): Superhero Saga


Stars: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen. In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X somewhere on the Mexican border. However, Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces. 137 min. Free Popcorn. Beverages and snacks available for purchase. Movie begins at dusk (around 8:30pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:15 pm
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Film | Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988): Best Makeup Oscar Winner


Stars: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton. When a recently deceased ghost couple find their now-vacant home invaded by an obnoxious family, they hire a sleazy ghost who gets rid of humans to help them. 92 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Club | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show - with Free Pizza


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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