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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 2, 2019?

43 free events take place on Friday, August 2 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 2 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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43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 2, 2019

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free events nyc Arte Pa' Mi Gente / Arts For All Festival
free events nyc Liza with a Z: Film and Exhilarating Evening of Dance (Outdoors)
free events nyc Grammy-Nominated Jazz Saxophonist
free events nyc Dreamgirls (2006): Oscar-Winning Musical with Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy (Outdoors)
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Workshop | Meditation on the Lawn


Known benefits of a regular meditation practice include stress reduction, improved concentration, increased self-awareness and sense of happiness, improved cardiovascular and immune health, and more. This class is designed to introduce brand new beginners to the practice of mediation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on. Fridays, May 31-August 30, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. Tai Chi results in strength and focus of body and mind. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. Instructor: Alex Hing Fridays, July 12-September 13, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 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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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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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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Tour | Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House Tour


Highlights include a discussion of the history of the site, information about architect Cass Gilbert and viewings of the Collectors Office with its Tiffany woodwork, Reginald Marsh murals and the 140-ton rotunda dome, designed and built by Rafael Gustavino.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Heart of the Park Tour


Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer. Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
   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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Other | National Ice Cream Sandwich Day


Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day with a complimentary Ben & Jerry's ice cream sandwich.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | Gilda (1946): Film-Noir Drama With Rita Hayworth


A small-time gambler hired to work in a Buenos Aires casino learns that his ex-lover is married to his employer. 110 min. Director: Charles Vidor. Starring Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford, George Macready. In 2013, 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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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban historians Peter Laskowich and Madeleine Levi. This tour takes place every Friday.
   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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Creed II (2018): Rocky Balboa Trains Apollo Creed's Son


Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, heavyweight contender Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago. 130 min. Director: Steven Caple Jr. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson.  The movie is a sequel to Creed (2015) and the eighth installment in the Rocky film series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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
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Concert | Pipes At One Organ Recital


Student from Boston Organ Society, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Bumblebee (2018): Return Of The Hero From Transformers


On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. 114 min. Director: Travis Knight. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Cena.  Bumblebee grossed $127.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $336.1 million in other territories, for a total worldwide gross of $463.3 million, against an estimated production budget of $135 million.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Mary Queen of Scots (2018): Two Time Oscar Nominated Power Struggle Between Cousins


Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution. 124 min. Director: Josie Rourke. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden. Mary Queen of Scots two nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 91st Academy Awards. For her performance, Robbie earned nominations for a SAG Award and BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Shrek the Third (2007): Third Of The Animation Series


When his new father-in-law, King Harold falls ill, Shrek is looked at as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away. Not one to give up his beloved swamp, Shrek recruits his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to install the rebellious Artie as the new king. Princess Fiona, however, rallies a band of royal girlfriends to fend off a coup d'etat by the jilted Prince Charming. Directors: Chris Miller, Raman Hui. Starring Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy. Shrek the Third was also nominated for the Best Animated Film at the 61st British Academy Film Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Sugar Cane Alley (1983): French Drama Set In A Sugar Cane Plantation


In 1930 on a sugar cane plantation in Martinique lives Jose, a bright mischievous 11-year-old and his grandmother, a tough, wise woman determined to save him from the hard life she has known. When Jose wins a scholarship, she is ready to sacrifice everything for his chance at an education and an escape from the fields. With music by Groupe Malavo. 103 min. Director: Euzhan Palcy. Starring Garry Cadenat, Darling Legitimus, Douta Seck. Sugar Cane Alley is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Joseph Zobel of the same name, or, alternatively titled Black Shack Alley. The film swept the Cesar Awards (the equivalent of the Academy Award in France), and won four awards at the 40th Venice Film Festival., including the Silver Lion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk (2017): Three Time Oscar Winning World War II Drama


Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. 106 min. Director: Christopher Nolan. Starring Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance. At the 90th Academy Awards, it received eight nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director (Nolan's first Oscar nomination for directing); it went on to win for Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Film Editing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Adult Coloring Club


Come in, relax, color and meditate! All materials are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Discussion | Job Search Tips For Mature Workers


Renee Lee Rosenberg will discuss the top myths about aging and job search. Learn strategies to help any job seeker over 50 conduct a more effective and fulfilling job search. Seekers and career changers navigate through a stressful job search to achieve successful results. Renee Lee Rosenberg, has been a Clinical Career Counselor for over 25 years helping individuals on all levels to achieve a successful job search and a satisfying career transition and change. She is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the author of Achieving the Good Life After 50: Tools and Resources for Making it Happen. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 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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Party | #TotallyPublicKaraoke Night


Amaze the crowd when you rock the mic at #TotallyPublicKaraoke nights. Bring your friends, your voice, and your courage. All ages! Please note: This is a popular event. Sign-ups are required and close between 8:30 and 9pm. depending on attendance. You may not have a chance to sing. One song per person/group. They alternate young singers with adults in the lineup.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | 41st Annual Open Exhibition in Painting, Sculpture & Graphics


These competitive fine art exhibitions are comprised of works from all over the country and allows both well known and up-and-coming artists to exhibit their work in the prestigious galleries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | A New Attitude in Classical Music


A passionate dedication to advancing diversity in classical music coupled with stunning virtuosity make the Harlem Quartet one of the most exciting ensembles of our day. They have been praised by The Cincinnati Enquirer for "bringing a new attitude to classical music" and by The New York Times for their "panache." They were founded in 2006 by The Sphinx Organization, a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Concert | Unplugged: Brooklyn Americana Concert


Intimate, unplugged sets performed by local artists. Tonight: Sophie Colette / Eighty Ninety 8090
   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
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Festival | Arte Pa' Mi Gente / Arts For All Festival


This outdoor festival will celebrate the rich cultural history of Puerto Rican Plena, a form of traditional folk music and dance native to Puerto Rico. This year's festivities will include live music, theater, film, food, artisanal vendors and more. The festival showcases Puerto Rican culture and the intersections of Latin American identity through various artistic mediums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Sunset Jam on the Hudson


Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome! Fridays, July 12-August 23, 2019 (except Aug. 16)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Liza with a Z: Film and Exhilarating Evening of Dance (Outdoors)


Liza Minnelli fans young and old are invited to gather under the stars for a rare screening of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning Liza with a Z. Capturing a one-woman, one-night-only production Minnelli gave at the Lyceum Theater in 1972, and along with it a momentous time in cultural history, this concert film boasted superstar credits (directed by Bob Fosse, costumed by Halston, and packed with songs by Kander & Ebb). Following in the footsteps of choreographic legend Alvin Ailey, Caleb Teicher believes that dance is for everybody--and every body. The jazz, tap, and swing wunderkind has developed a style of dance that reflects not only how Americans have danced for the last hundred years, but also how they use their bodies now. Along with his intrepid ensemble, the Bessie Award-winner presents a program that includes the spirited Lindy hop-inspired Meet Ella, set to the music of Ella Fitzgerald; Small & Tall, witty, jazz-inflected duets performed to live music; and Bzzz, featuring rousing tap choreography and the irresistible rhythms of an onstage beatboxer. Rounding out this exhilarating evening of dance is a performance of "Sing, Sing, Sing" from Bob Fosse's Dancin', by students of LaGuardia High School, with original choreography by Fosse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Concert | A Mix Pop with Classic R&B, Jazz and Rock Musical 


Korean-American DJ/producer Nosaj Thing will transform the stage into a pulsing, ecstatic dancefloor, while Kimbra showcases the killer R&B delivery that has made the her an in-demand collaborator. Nosaj Thing has produced tracks for Busdriver, Nocando, Flash Bang Grenada, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper. His latest album, Parallels is a “curvilinear and sinuous 30-minute odyssey from one of the most consistent and daring producers working.” (Onion AV Club) Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer and actress who mixes pop with classic R&B, jazz and rock musical elements. Her musical influences range from Prince and Minnie Riperton, to Björk and Jeff Buckley. Her debut album, Vows, was released in Australia in 2011. Singles from the album include Settle Down, Cameo Lover, and Two Way Street. Bells Atlas’ Afropop futurism is a sound “pretty easy to get lost in … lush harmonies fill your ears … their groove is anything but ordinary." (Okayplayer) The enchanting Oakland five-piece has been making waves with its latest release, the aptly titled The Mystic. Doors open at 6 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Club | Get Down Comedy Show


Get Down Comedy is back! They have the hottest NY comics performing on a Friday night. Featuring: Kattoo King (2018 Philly's Funniest) Eagle Witt (Sirius XM, Amazon Prime) Alex Ryu (ESPN) Koshin Egal (HBO Hard Knocks) Blair Dawson (She-Devil Comedy Festival) Dan Yang (Popped Collar Comedy) Ronnie Flemming (Huffington Post)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Grammy-Nominated Jazz Saxophonist


Antonio Hart's 1997 release, Here I Stand', earned him a 1997 Grammy nomination for 'Best Jazz Instrumental Solo.' He has also been in much demand as a guest on over 100 recordings. Hart has recorded eight CDs as a leader. The latest is Blessings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Concert | Pitbull: Hitmaking Miami Rapper


Pitbull has sold 65 million records worldwide on the strength of hits like "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)," "Timber," and "Give Me Everything."  His forthcoming CD is Libertad 547. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Sunset on the Hudson Concert


Experience summer at its best—with free Friday concerts set against beautiful sunsets. These New York artists will help start the weekend off right. The eclectic lineup offers music for everyone - bring your friends, a blanket and enjoy some great music in your west side backyard. Tonight: The Hum
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Club | An Evening of Standup Comedy


A standup comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on NBC, TruTV, Comedy Central and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Dreamgirls (2006): Oscar-Winning Musical with Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy (Outdoors)


A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way. Director: Bill Condon 130 min. Bring a blanket.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Second Act (2018): Comedy-Romance with Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini (Outdoors)


A big-box store worker reinvents her life and her life story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do. Director: Peter Segal 103 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 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Uncle Drew (2018): Sports Comedy with Shaquille O'Neal, Tiffany Haddish, Mike Epps


An comedy about a man's dream to win the Rucker Classic street ball tournament in Harlem. Director: Charles Stone III 103 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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Movie in a Park | Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018): Animated Sequel (Outdoors)


Count Dracula and company participate in a cruise for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing family. Director: Genndy Tartakovsky Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Journey to the Stars: Stargazing


Gaze across the New York sky and all the wonders it holds with Amateur Astronomers Association of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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