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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 1, 2019?

62 free events take place on Thursday, August 1 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 1 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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62 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 1, 2019

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free events nyc Unique Dance Ensmble Drawn from NYC Public High Schools
free events nyc Salsa with the Excitement and Soul of Havana
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Workshop | Sun Salutations and Intentions Morning Yoga


Starts your day with a morning yoga practice. You will experience luxurious stretching warm-ups, empowering standing poses, and energizing breath work as we align the movements with the inhales and exhales. You will feel more awake, strong, balanced, and positive as a result of this time spent on the mat. Sun Salutations and warrior poses stimulate the seratonin in your brain (the “happy hormone) and improve self-esteem! You will be ready for anything that meets you as your day unfolds. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. You may bring your own coffee or tea.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:45 am
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Workshop | Sunrise Yoga


Wake up with Sunrise Yoga. Please bring your own mat and towel - 20 mats will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Thursdays, June 13-August 8, 2019 (except July 4)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Fitness


One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can't be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Every Tuesday and Thursday
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-August 27, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Cardio Workshop


Start your day with a heart-pumping Cardio class. Bring your energy and wear sneakers! Thursdays, June 13-August 8, 2019 (except July 4)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Sunrise Yoga


Rise and shine and begin your morning with an outdoor yoga class that will help align your chakras and invigorate your day. Instructors focus on movements meant to enhance posture alignment and increase flexibility and balance. All levels welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve. Thursdays, July 11-September 5, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Sacred Sounds Yoga


Get your yoga on in the park this summer and fall with Sacred Sounds Yoga. Breathe, move, and stretch. Please bring your own yoga mat.   Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 6-September 19, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi on the Lawn


Tai Chi is an art that promotes balance, strength, grace, and flexibility, and promotes a meditative mood with its “dance of quiet motion." Thursdays, June 13-August 8, 2019 (except July 4)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | City Hall Tour For Individuals


The tour of City Hall includes a discussion of the building's history, art, architecture, and civic function. The building is the oldest city hall in the United States that still houses its original governmental functions, such as the office of the Mayor of New York. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, New York City Hall is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Film | Red River (1948): Two Time Oscar Nominated Western With John Wayne And Montgomery Clift


Dunson leads a cattle drive, the culmination of over 14 years of work, to its destination in Missouri. But his tyrannical behavior along the way causes a mutiny, led by his adopted son. 133 min. Directors: Howard Hawks, Arthur Rosson. Starring John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru.  In 1990, Red River was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." Red River was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Film Editing and Best Writing, Motion Picture Story.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Lesson | Adult Coloring Group


Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, not just artists or creative types. Coloring can have therapeutic benefits such as alleviating stress and anxiety. Many have compared the benefits of coloring to achieving relaxation from meditation. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Throwback Thursday


Throwback Thursday lets New Yorkers and visitors of all ages eschew digital entertainment and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun. The BID will organize a nostalgic game station with board games, a giant Connect4, and cornhole sets available to play for free. Games, children’s bookbinding with the Center for Book Arts, and a performance by North Coast (as seen at The PIT).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Essentials for Job Seekers: Networking


Looking for a job? Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. Laptops will be first-come-first-served; bring your own if you have one. Also bring paper copies of your resume/cover letter, or have the file accessible via email or flash drive. Please do not arrive late interrupting the class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Tour | Governors Island Official Walking Tour


Look into the past of Governors Island and talk about its exciting transformation and future! In this one-hour walking tour, they will examine how historic preservation, innovative design and environmental stewardship make the Island what it is today - one of the most unique public spaces in New York City. Walking tours begin at the Governors Island Welcome Center at Soissons Landing and are hosted by the Friends of Governors Island. All tours are weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Film | Magnum Force (1973): Action Thriller With Clint Eastwood


Dirty Harry is on the trail of vigilante cops who are not above going beyond the law to kill the city's undesirables. 124 min. Director: Ted Post. Starring Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with 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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Jazz | Lunchtime Jazz


Grab a bite from your favorite local lunchtime eatery and enjoy special performances by The New School for Jazz. Let these incredible artists provide the soundtrack for your meal while enjoying the park's beauty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Discussion | Meet With A Business Lawyer


Are you looking at starting or grow a business and have some legal questions? Do you have legal documents, such as a contract, and you could use the help of an attorney to answer your questions?  Then this event is for you. At this event, you will be able to meet (one-on-one) with an attorney or team of attorneys to discuss the issues your business is facing related to entity selection (e.g. LLCs, Corporations), company formation, and corporate governance, as well as questions related to contracts or agreements. Seating is limited, please make your reservation. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Powerful Vocals of a Texan Soul Singer


Gospel, blues, funk, and soul are transformed by the powerful vocals of this Texan singer who has been compared to Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt. Ruthie Foster grew up in a small town, singing at her community church and immersing herself in gospel, blues, country, and pop. When she was offered a major record deal as a pop star, Foster rejected the offer, preferring instead to pursue her career as a singer-songwriter. Today, she boasts three Grammy nominations and has sung with artists including Bonnie Raitt and the Allman Brothers. Whether sharing original compositions or remaking classics in her own beautiful, boisterous style, Foster’s big voice and triumphant spirit shine through.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy.
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12:00 pm
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Performance | Broadway in the Park


The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits. Hosted by 106.7 LiteFM DJs. Featuring musical numbers from hit shows: Broadway Bounty Hunter Rock of Ages The Cher Show The Prom
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Financial Lit 101: Investments


Managing your money doesn’t have to be a mystery. Financial Lit 101 offers a workshop in basic finance topics that should have been taught in school, but wasn’t. Let instructors give you the basic tools you need to achieve financial freedom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. With: Isaac ben Ayala, Performing and Film Recording Artist
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Tour The Battery


Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, the Seaglass Carousel, 195,000 square feet of beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more! Tours last about an hour. Thursdays, April 25-October 31, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:50 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Film | Once Upon a Time in the West (1968): Sergio Leone's Western With Henry Fonda


A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad. 165 min. Director: Sergio Leone. Starring Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale.  In 2009, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | The Kid (2019): Western With Ethan Hawke


The story of a young boy who witnesses Billy the Kid's encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett. Director: Vincent D'Onofrio. Starring Ethan Hawke, Jake Schur, Chris Pratt.
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2:00 pm
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Film | The Women With Norma Shearer (1939): Comedy Drama By George Cukor


A study of the lives and romantic entanglements of various interconnected women. 133 min. Director: George Cukor. Starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell.
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2:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Unique Dance Ensmble Drawn from NYC Public High Schools


Young Dancemakers Company, a unique dance ensemble of students drawn from NYC's public high schools working under the guidance of acclaimed professionals, is proud to present its 24th annual touring season, which will be performed at various locations across four NYC boroughs, for audiences up to 2000. The series, in which young artists develop their own original choreography and present it in free public showings, will feature works developed under the tutelage of Alice Teirstein, Jessica Gaynor and William Catanzaro, as well as 2019 guest artist Dance Heginbotham, in workshops with members of the acclaimed Bridgman|Packer Dance, the Bessie-nominated choreographer and YDC alum Jonathan Gonzalez, and musical theater guest teacher Peter Yuen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Adult Coloring Club


Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy. Coloring supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials too.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Film | Harlem Nights (1989): Oscar Nominated Crime Comedy By And With Eddie Murphy


During the 1930s, a New York City illegal gambling house owner and his associates must deal with strong competition, gangsters, and corrupt cops in order to stay in business. 116 min. Director: Eddie Murphy. Starring Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx. Harlem Nights Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Performance | Dueling Performances


Two artists at the top of their trade will perform - YOU will determine who is the ultimate champion. Each week experience a different act from beat boxers, to drag queens, to dancers, drummers, and more. This week: Dueling Beatboxers with The Beatbox House
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Game Nights in the Park


Weekly Game Nights are the perfect place to learn a new game, challenge yourself with new opponents, swap strategies, and meet like-minded people. Mondays through Fridays, May 1-August 30, 2019 Mondays: Mah Jongg Tuesdays: Word Game Night Wednesdays: Catan Game Night Thursdays: Mah Jongg (3pm-5pm); Beginner Chess (5pm-7pm) Fridays: Learn a New Game Night
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Native Sounds Downtown


A concert by Samantha Crain (Choctaw) features music written for and inspired by T.C. Cannon: At the Edge of America, currently on exhibit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Dance Cardio


Start the night with a specialized Dance Cardio class, varying from Zumba to Dance HIIT, Bolly X and more. Thursdays, June 13-August 8, 2019 (except July 4)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Kayaking Workshop


Glide along the water while kayaking. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Paddle on a sit-on-top kayak in the East River. Thursdays through August 29, 2019 (except July 4)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Salsa with the Excitement and Soul of Havana


Bring your dancing shoes! They've got salsa with the excitement and soul of Havana, with a fashion show by the Center for Cuban Studies to open. Bernardo Navarro Tomas brings his solo show "Cosmopolitan" to the gallery. ON STAGE FAMILY JAM AT 5:30pm: A fashion show, presented by the Center for Cuban Studies & Ana Ratner HEADLING ACT AT 6:15pm: Yunior Terry & Son De Altura IN GALLERY CUBED: "Cosmopolitan" by Bernardo Navarro Tomas
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Painting from Taiwan: Group Show


A group exhibition of nine multi-generational artists. Art from Taiwan is a critical component of contemporary Chinese art; robust institutional support for artists within Taiwan has helped seed a flourishing and important art scene. The wide range of styles and subject matter in this exhibition aptly demonstrates the versatility of contemporary art from Taiwan. Artists: Chou Tai-Chun Ho Kan Hsiao Chin Huang Hai-Hsin Hu Chau-Tsung Liu Chih-Hung Su Wong-Shen Wang Liang-Yin Yang Mao-Lin
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Bhangra Workout


High-energy Indian folk dance in an easy-to-follow fitness format. This class introduces high-energy Bhangra and Bollywood dance movements in an easy-to-follow fitness format. Designed for people of all ages and fitness levels who love to stay physically active. Presented by Masala Bhangra. Thursdays, August 1-22, 2019
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6:00 pm
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Film | Double Feature: Stalker / High Life


Stalker (1963) A guide leads two men through an area known as the Zone to find a room that grants wishes. Director: Andrei Tarkovsky Stars: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn High Life (2018): A father and his daughter struggle to survive in deep space, where they live in isolation. Director: Claire Denis 113 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | East Side Evening Stroll


Come after work for an evening stroll along part of Central Park's East Side. Guides lead you on a casual walk from the southeast corner of the park to Bethesda Terrace. Learn about the Zoo, the Arsenal, Balto, The Mall, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, and the Lake on this tour designed for New York summer evenings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Evening Yoga Outdoors


Stop by the park for a yoga class. Gaiam provides a colorful selection of mats available on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to secure one of the mats, please arrive at least 30 minutes before class begins. Otherwise, feel free to bring your own! Every Thursday, May 30-August 29, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | New York Euripides Summer Festival: Daughters of Troy


Presented by American Thymele Theatre, the New York Euripides Summer Festival is now in its 11th summer season, presenting fully-staged, free classical Greek theater in NYC! Daughters of Troy - One of the best antiwar plays ever written, it reflects Euripides' disillusionment of Athenian democracy, borrowing events from the Trojan War just after the stratagem of the Trojan Horse, when Troy fell to the Greeks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Rooftop Painting


Join artist Amy Digi for an outdoor watercolor painting and monotype printmaking workshop at sunset on the rooftop. Participants, 18 years of age or older, will learn how to paint from observation, plus the basics about materials, color mixing, and composition. You even get to take home your painting. Supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. Thursdays, August 1-September 5, 2019  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga Afternoons


Keep your week groove on with meditation and yoga outdoors after work or between sightseeing. Enjoy the views from the park. Practice moving mindfully through yoga poses accessible to all. Mats and blocks for the first 25 participants. Be sure to bring some water. Towels - optional.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | The Merry Wives of Windsor: Shakespeare in the Borscht Belt


Mistress Page and Mistress Ford conspire to humiliate Shakespeare's much loved character, Sir John Falstaff, set against the backdrop of a 1960s resort hotel in the "Borscht Belt." Presented by Hudson Warehouse. Thursdays through Sundays, August 1-25, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Workshop | Cardio HIIT Workout


Get moving with a heart-pumping Cardio HIIT class, like Insanity and Classic HIIT. Thursdays, June 13-August 8, 2019 (except July 4)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga Flow


Link mindful breath with movement in this full spectrum yoga practice that includes modifications and intensifications depending on experience level. Veteran Nina Semczuk helps you cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, and focus while enjoying yoga outdoors. Please bring a mat. Every Thursday from May 23 to June 27, 2019, and July 11 to October 31, 2019.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at evening yoga classes. Bring a mat. Thursdays, May 2--September 19, 2019
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga on the Hudson


Enhance your yoga practice with skilled instructors and a rejuvenating river view. Bring your own mat! Thursdays, June 6-September 12, 2019 (except July 4)
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Live Music on the Waterfront


Stunning views and live bands provide you with a sunset soundtrack. This week: Mel Bryant
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | River & Blues: Americana Rising Star


Rising star Amythyst Kiah’s Tennessee influenced americana roots music showcases her deliciously fluid and powerful voice reminiscent of greats such as Odetta and Tracy Chapman. Her adept banjo and guitar picking skills create unique takes on classics while exhibiting a style all her own. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this hypnotizing emerging talent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Writers' Workshop


Hone your writing skills. They bring the instructors, you bring the desire to learn more about fiction, short story, memoir writing, and more. Thursdays, July 11-August 29, 2019
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Latin Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter


Latin Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Tulipa Ruiz has been called one of the great highlights of a new generation of Brazilian singers, whose accolades include Apple Music's Best Pop-Rock album and #4 on Rolling Stone's best Latin Albums of the year. Her most recent album, the acoustic TU, which was co-produced by Gustavo Ruiz and percussionist Stephane San Juan, was recorded in New York and features singer Adan Jodorowsky (son of the celebrated Alejandro) and percussionist Mauro Refosco (Forro in the Dark, Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Byrne) as some of the guest musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Cool down your evening with Sunset Vinyasa Yoga and breathe easy as the sun sets over New York City. Please bring your own mat and towel - 25 mats will be provided on a first come, first served. Thursdays, June 13-August 8, 2019 (except July 4)
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Upbeat Funk and Electronica to Languid Jazz


Blending together elements of R&B, funk, and ‘80s pop, Blood Orange is the most recent project of British producer and singer Dev Hynes. With a distinctive sound that ranges from upbeat funk and electronica to languid jazz, paired with spoken-word poetry and vocal sampling, he earned the record top-20 spots on both Noisey and Pitchfork‘s Best Albums of 2016. This evening he is joined by vocalist and cellist Kelsey Lu whose “sublime” (Guardian) debut album, Blood, fuses disco, R&B, indie, and pop to showcase her classical training and experimental spirit.
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7:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Back to the Future (1985): Oscar-Winning Adventure with Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd (Outdoors)


Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. Director: Robert Zemeckis 116 min. Grab a blanket or towel and come enjoy a movie in the park. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Play | Coriolanus: Shakespeare's Blistering Drama


The Bard’s blistering drama about a general voted into power by a populace hungry for change, and the unraveling that follows. Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof, Shakespeare In The Park’s Troilus and Cressida) directs a modern-day version of this riveting epic of democracy and demagoguery.
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Movie in a Park | Space Jam (1996): Basketball-Bugs Bunny Adventure with Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Bill Murray (Outdoors)


In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion Michael Jordan. Director: Joe Pytka 88 min. Doors open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at dusk.
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8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Spike Lee's Crooklyn (1994): Growing Up in 70s New York (Outdoors)


Spike Lee's vibrant semi-autobiographical portrait of a school teacher, her stubborn jazz musician husband and their five kids living in Brooklyn in 1973. Stars: Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly  115 min. There are no chairs allows on the lawn, so bringing a blanket is ideal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Captain Marvel (2019): Superheroics with Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law (Outdoors)


Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck 123 min. Come with your blanket and snacks to sit on the North Lawn. There are also many benches that allow for comfortable viewing and wheelchair access.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free
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