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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 19, 2017?

53 free events take place on Saturday, August 19 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 19 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 19, 2017

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Workshop | Ultimate Frisbee


The “Spirit of the Game” lives on. Enjoy drop-in, organized games of Ultimate Frisbee and learn why this is becoming a fast-growing sport all around the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Park Walk | Wildlife Tour: High Line as Habitat


Tour the park with horticulturist and resident wildlife expert Maryanne Stubbs. This tour will focus on how pollinators, migratory birds, and other wildlife use the habitat and forage provided by the park's gardens.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 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
Free

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 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. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Art materials provided. Please note that this program is for adult participants (age 18 and up).
   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. Weekly guided 75-minute walking tours led by knowledgeable volunteer guides will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Takes place Saturdays May 2 -October 31 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking Workshop


Glide along the water while kayaking with the boathouse at the floating dock. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Additional Rules for Kayaking: - Singles are for adults, or any kayaker with a parent/guardian present that is at least 14 years old. - Doubles are for one adult and no more than one child under 14 or paddler that needs assistance. - Please show up at least 1 hour before closing, as that is when the line closes and the last boats go out. - Weather permitting. Thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm, June 3 - August 26, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Moves with Limón Dance


Experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limón Dance Company. Open to all levels.
   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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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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10:00 am
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Workshop | Butt and Gut Workshop


Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. This event repeats every Saturday until September 30, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Gentle Vinyasa Flow Yoga


This open level Gentle Flow class, led by teacher Jess Cambronero, will begin with the postures and dialogue that introduce the physical theme of the class and set an intention for the practice. Students will move through a slower-paced vinyasa flow with postures integrated into the sequence. Classes will be sequenced in a way that leads the practitioner to stretch and strengthen the body gradually. Modifications to ease or advance a posture will be offered to students throughout the class, as well as thoughtful suggestions for alignment, technique, and self-inquiry. The closing asanas will focus on calming the body and mind, incorporating breathing techniques, body scans, and guided meditation. Please bring your own mat, as well as any props you wish to use, such as blankets or blocks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Photoshop for Beginners


Learn how to enhance photos using the number 1 photo editing software in the world; Adobe Photoshop. In this class you learn the features of Photoshop and learn about layers and use them to manipulate images to your desire. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Festival | Dominican Sunday Festival for Health and Immigration


Music, cultural vendors, also booths for health checks and immigration questions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Nintendo Summer of Play


Dive into the world of Nintendo on the 2017 Summer of Play Tour. Play games that offer social competitive fun together with family and friends and snap photos in front of colorful visuals full of characters like Mario and the Inklings from the Splatoon™ series. Choose from a wide variety of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games from beloved franchises.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Origami Meetup Group


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - the ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Rockaway Park Beach Hike and Swim


Distance: 7 1/2 miles. Walk along boardwalk from Beach 116th St. to Beach 9th Street. Moderate pace about 4-5 hours, approximate distance 7.5 miles. After lunch walk back to subway station at Beach 44th Street where walk will end. Drop off points with access to subway along walk route. Bring lunch, water, and bathing suit. Please allow ample time to get to Rockaway Beach due to weekend track repair work. Rain cancels. Must call to determine walk status.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Workshop | Shape Up NYC Zumba


Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park. Dance in the sun and get fit with friends. Colorful outfits are encouraged! This event repeats every Saturday until Sept. 30, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Talk | Sharing Our Farm Traditions


Harlem farmer Willie Morgan will share crop stories, histories, and growing tips. Morgan is well known for planting and tending to cotton and peanuts at the Harriet Tubman Memorial statue around the corner from his garden, where he teaches visitors about the legacies of slavery. He also farms dozens of varieties of heirloom vegetables and herbs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Yoga for Beginners


Stretch it out with this free beginner’s yoga class for Adults 19+ with the staff of the Chinatown YMCA. No experience is necessary. Wear loose fitted clothing. It is recommended not to eat two hours before the class. Please bring your own yoga mat and a block. Participants will be required to sign a waiver. July 22nd and 29th and August 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, 2017
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | 8th Street and St. Mark's Place Tour


Steeped in artistic, political and progressively social history, Greenwich Village today remains a cultural melting pot. The ‘Village’ has been, and remains a bohemian capital, a center of the modern LGBT movement and one of the birthplaces of the ‘Beat’ and 60’s counter cultures. See for yourself the places where so much history has been made, and the places where today’s locals continue the Village vibe. Led by a licensed guide, the tour lasts about 90 minutes and features unique and interesting information on the various social, architectural and/or historic aspects of the neighborhood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free

Performance | Equity Library Theater Mini-Plays Part II


Come see 10 great mini-plays. Part of a three-day 30-play series: Erin Moughon-Smith – For Mr Cuddles Dana Jaffe – No Good Deed Amy Bernstein – The Sacrifice Matthew Ballistreri – Baby Book Steve Burton – Close Enough Shirley King – Authentic Sam Plotkin – Microcosm Jack Rushton – Theater People Michael Verderberg – Unending Repetition
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Festival | fly a kite!


Come fly a kite at this festival for all ages. Celebrate simple fun with live music and free kite-making for children (kites while supplies last).
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Harlem Neighborhood Writers


Sessions are supportive gatherings where creative people meet, read work, discuss craft, talk about how to improve and how to achieve goals as writers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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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Staged Reading | The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke


Presented by the Instant Shakespeare Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Signing | Academy Award-nominated actress Anna Kendrick signs copies of her book Scrappy Little Nobody


An “honest, effortlessly funny, and alternatively relatable” (Harper’s Bazaar) collection of autobiographical essays by the Academy Award-nominated actress and star of Up in the Air, Pitch Perfect, and Trolls, Scrappy Little Nobody lets readers feel like they have spent an afternoon chatting with their closest friend” (Booklist). Restrictions may apply. Contact store for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Gotham Pulp Collectors Club


If you collect, read, or are just interested in classic Pulp magazines and you live in or near NYC, you want to know about the Gotham Pulp Collectors Club. They are pulp readers and collectors who meet once a month to talk about their favorite subject: popular fiction magazines from the first half of the 20th century. They discuss what they've been reading along with new developments in the fields of reprints, movies, TV, auctions, conventions, "New Pulp" fiction, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | John Huston's Oscar Winner The Night of the Iguana (1964): Tennessee Williams Drama


Stars: Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr. A defrocked Episcopal clergyman leads a bus-load of middle-aged Baptist women on a tour of the Mexican coast and comes to terms with the failure haunting his life. 125 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 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 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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2:00 pm
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Film | Jazz Festival 2017


Enjoy the great outdoors with two days of classic jazz, brought to you by local icon Marjorie Eliot and Parlor Entertainment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Preston Sturges' Sullivan's Travels (1941): Director Seeks Real Life


Stars: Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick. A director of escapist films goes on the road as a hobo to learn about life, which gives him a rude awakening. 90 min.
   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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Park Walk | Stroll to Strawberry Fields


Explore the southwest of Central Park with Central Park Conservancy tour guides, and see it like never before. From a planned military parade ground to the site commemorating a famous activist for peace, one of the most-visited areas of the Park has some secrets to share with even the most seasoned Park-goer. Highlights of this tour include: Maine Monument, the Children’s District, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Festival | The 18th Annual Blues BBQ


The 18th annual Blues BBQ returns for an amazing day filled with food, friends and great blues music! Pairing America’s best Blues and Roots musicians with New York City’s favorite BBQ restaurants makes for an unforgettable summer day on the Hudson River. 2017 Blues BBQ artists, in order of appearance: The Campbell Brothers Sugar Ray and the Bluetones Eric Gales Terrie Odabi Dumpstaphunk 2017 Blues BBQ Restaurants: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue Pig Beach More restaurants to be announced
   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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Dance Performance | Isadora Duncan Dance Performance


Lori Belilove and The Isadora Duncan Dance Company will be performing in honor of their namesake. This free outdoor performance will unfold the life and art of Isadora Duncan with sensational dancing, delighting audiences of all ages. This will be a rare opportunity for audiences to see original Duncan choreography coached by dancers from Duncan's original troupes. Bring your friends and a blanket and enjoy an afternoon of nature and dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Festival | The Fabulous Fashion Flava Show


Featuring the best in Urban Fashions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Nico Brown & Gleich Dances


Norte Maar returns for its 5th season bringing dancemakers and their companies to the Park’s main stage set on the East River waterfront. Internationally recognized for its large-scale sculpture and multi-media installations, Socrates partners with Norte Maar, renowned for their cross-disciplinary collaborative projects, to present this choreographic residency in the Park dedicated to the creation and presentation of dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | The Emerging Music Festival


Emerging Music Festival returns for its third year with rising New York-based bands performing on one of the biggest stages of their young careers. Thousands of music lovers pack the park lawn for the city’s best new music, including indie rock, soul, R&B, singer-songwriter, and more. Featuring: Breanna Barbara (pictured) — Blues singer with striking vocal strength and rock that’s “undeniably the product of steamy Southern summers” (Consequence of Sound) Super Yamba Band — classic Afro-funk, Afrobeat and psychedlic dance music Cassandra Jenkins — singer-songwriter’s laid-back yet “confident folk” (The Fader) mixes hushed, mellifluous vocals and wistful instrumentals RIPS —70’s NYC rock and shoegaze inspired band “making a name for themselves” (Brooklyn Vegan) with energetic rock Space Captain—seven-piece future soul ensemble creates “a planetary collision between otherworldly flights and earthly crawls… beautiful” (The Wire) Maybird—Expansive and evocative rockers channel “fleeting youth and chasing dreams” (NPR) Between sets, attendees can play giant lawn games, learn to juggle, and purchase food and beverages from local vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Jim Jones, Hip-Hop Star


Joseph Guillermo Jones II is undoubtedly one of the hardest working people in hip-hop. Better known as Jim Jones, this Bronx-born, Harlem-bred star has never stopped hustling since his 2004 release On My Way to Church (a reference to his days coming up in uptown New York). The hometown hero of Puerto Rican and Aruban descent would crank out another hit-maker the following year, Harlem: Diary of a Summer. Just one short year later, he dropped the album Hustler’s P.O.M.E. (Product Of My Environment), which supplied “We Fly High,” a platinum-certified #5 smash. It was at this time that the industrious Jones also formed the band ByrdGand (and label of the same name), as they promptly released M.O.B.: The Album. Subsequent records would produce the undisputed hits “Pop Champagne” and “Perfect Day.” Utilizing his innate business savviness, Jones has successfully branded himself for television purposes, forged a clothing line (Vampire Life – to accompany his latest series of popular tracks), and even cultivated a beverage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Performance | The 36th Annual Battery Dance Festival Closing Event


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
6:00 pm
Free

Play | Henry V: A Hudson Warehouse Production


The Hudson Warehouse presents Shakespeare's history play, directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith. July 27 – Aug 20, Thursday through Sunday nights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Los Hermanos Cintron: Fabulous Flamenco Music and Dancing


Favorites Los Hermons Cintron close out the 2017 season with the fabulous flamenco music from the Spanish guitars of Rafael and Cristobal Cintron. Accompanied by a flamenco dancer. Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles!
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Poly Chai – Sober Mixer


Are you polyamorous? Curious about non-monogamy? Want to hang out with like-minded people in a no-pressure setting? Come to Open Love NY’s Poly Chai! Anybody who is interested or participates in consensual open relationships is welcome. Come solo or with partner(s), metamour(s), and any loved ones.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 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. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Raoul Peck's I Am Not Your Negro (2016): Oscar-Nominated Documentary


Director Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished – a radical narration about race in America, using the writer’s original words. He draws upon James Baldwin’s notes on the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. to explore and bring a fresh and radical perspective to the current racial narrative in America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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