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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 23, 2019?

44 free events take place on Friday, August 23 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 23 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 23, 2019

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free events nyc Lizzo: Rising Pop Star
free events nyc Breathing with Strangers: A Love Song to New York City
free events nyc Lady Capulet: A Prequel to Romeo and Juliet
free events nyc Harlem 100: An All-Star Cast of Modern Jazz Musicians
free events nyc Funny Face With Audrey Hepburn (1957): Four Time Oscar Nominated Musical Comedy
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Concert | French Montana: Bronx Rapper


French Montana released his mixtape debut in 2007 and in 2010, had a breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down". He released his debut studio album Excuse My French on May 21, 2013. In July 2017, Montana released his second studio album, Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. The album was supported by the single "Unforgettable", featuring Swae Lee, which became Montana's first song as lead artist to reach the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Lizzo: Rising Pop Star


Lizzo is the rising star behind the hits "Juice" and "Truth Hurts." Her third album is Cuz I Love You.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
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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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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
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Concert | Nowhere: Pianist Performs 12 Hours a Day for 14 Consecutive Days


For fourteen consecutive days, twelve hours a day, pianist Marino Formenti will perform at the venue -- where he will also live in a space that is mercilessly both public and private. We invite you to come and go freely, to listen to music in a different dimension, with Formenti playing the piano daily, from morning to night. With round-the-clock live streaming, you can also experience and share his days at a distance. Nowhere is a non-place in the middle of the city. Marino Formenti performs, eats, sleeps, and lives all in the same space -- a metaphorical, silent, musical 'glass house' that is also surrounded and on view by the daily life of the city. In a performance about music, time, and togetherness, Formenti questions any and all divisions between performance and life. Days become music. Come and stay, leave and come back, listen or ignore the pianist, sleep, read, write, draw, lie down -- to experience music, time, and togetherness in another way. August 14-28, 2019
   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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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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Workshop | Guided Falun Dafa Meditation Class


Stress relief, gain wisdom and work toward enlightenment
   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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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: Armen Donelian, International Pianist, Composer, Bandleader
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Captain Marvel (2019): Superhero Movie With Brie Larson And Samuel L. Jackson


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. 123 min. Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck. Starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn. Captain Marvel has grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, making it the first female-led superhero film to pass the billion-dollar mark. It is currently the second-highest-grossing film of 2019, and became the ninth-highest-grossing superhero film of all time as well as the 22nd-highest-grossing film overall.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Labyrinth (1986): Fantasy With David Bowie And Jennifer Connelly


A 16-year-old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King. 101 min. Director: Jim Henson. Starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud.  Most of the film's significant characters, apart from Bowie and Connelly, are played by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | The Help (2011): Oscar Winning Drama With Emma Stone


An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African American maids' point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. 146 min. Director: Tate Taylor. Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer. The Help received four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress for Davis, and Best Supporting Actress for both Chastain and Spencer, with the latter winning the award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Pipes At One Organ Recital


Kevin Jones, organ, First Congregational Church, Columbus, Ohio. Kevin Jones is a well known as a performing organist and harpsichordist, and is highly sought as an accompanist and collaborative pianist, both in the United States and in England. His choral work with both adult and youth choirs is highly regarded, and his choirs at Christ Church Cathedral have twice performed by invitation at various cathedrals in England (2009 and 2012).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018): Sequel With An Ensemble Cast By  J.K. Rowling


The second installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" series featuring the adventures of Magizoologist Newt Scamander. 134 min. Director: David Yates. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, and Johnny Depp.  Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was nominated for two awards at the 72nd British Academy Film Awards in the categories of Best Production Design and Best Special Visual Effects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Glass (2019): Sci-Fi Drama With Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson


Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Director: M. Night Shyamalan. Starring James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson.  The film is a crossover and sequel to Shyamalan's previous films Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016), serving as the final installment in the Unbreakable trilogy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Shakespeare in Love (1998): Seven Time Oscar Winning Drama 


A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. 123 min. Director: John Madden. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush.  Shakespeare in Love won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Gwyneth Paltrow), Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench), and Best Original Screenplay. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | The Madness of King George (1994): Oscar Winning Historical Drama


When King George III goes mad, his Lieutenants try to adjust the rules to run the country without his participation. 110 min. Director: Nicholas Hytner. Starring Nigel Hawthorne, Helen Mirren, Rupert Graves.  Nigel Hawthorne wa nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The Madness of King George also won the Best Art Direction and was nominated for additional Oscars for Best Supporting Actress for Mirren and Best Adapted Screenplay. Helen Mirren also won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and Hytner was nominated for the Palme d'Or.
   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 | How To Create A Career In Cybersecurity


Seeking a career with high powered growth potential in the information technology industry? The highest value job skills IT hiring managers seek are in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, the Internet of Things, and converged infrastructure, says a recent industry report. However, all of this data and connectivity needs a key ingredient: security. Each day there appears to be some news story about cyberattacks, security breaches, phishing scams, or allegations of election hacking. This exposure translates into an ever increasing demand for qualified professionals as the potential for the number of jobs is expected to reach 2 million in 2019. Theodore Henderson shows you how to get started and how to expand your career in this exciting and well-compensated professional area, even if you are not a technical person. Professor Theodore Henderson is an author, business and career coach, and social media security professional.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Breathing with Strangers: A Love Song to New York City


A site-specific dance performance by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre, choreographed by Melissa Riker. This popular, site-specific company's newest large-scale outdoor dance performance is a ragged, sweeping and surprising love-song to New York City. Twisting and leading through the pathways of the park, dancers will appear in unlikely, and beautiful places - this dance work that is also a visual art collaboration, will surprise, and delight all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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 | 3 Folk Music Arts


5:30 pm Stephanie Manns - Folk Americana singer/songwriter 6:05 pm Project BWQ featuring Darryl Joo - Progressive singer/songwriter 6:40 pm David Nagler - Narrative singer/songwriter
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Opening Reception | Alien Nation: Fatalism and Optimism


The visual chaos reflects Basia Goszczynska’s anxiety about the future, as well as her opposing fatalism and optimism. She asks her viewers to consider how we—as individuals and culture at large–can reconcile the conflicting possibilities of the end of the world as we know it and a future with harmony between technology, culture, and the environment. Basia Goszczynska is a Brooklyn-based artist working in sculpture, installation, performance, and new media. She received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her MFA from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. In addition to numerous group shows and film festival screenings, she has presented her work in solo exhibitions at the Mid-Manhattan Public Library and OCAD University. She has received fellowships from the Vermont Studio Center and the Massachusetts Cultural Council as well as the Ray Stark Film Prize.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Decade of Fire (2019): Documentary on an Epidemic in 1970s Bronx (Outdoors)


As a kid in the South Bronx in the 1970s, Vivian Vazquez watched her tight-knit community become a burned-out ruin as an epidemic of fires raged through her Black and Puerto Rican neighborhood. As she seeks to understand the lasting effects of this tragedy on her family and community, she uncovers a story of injustice, survival and hope that resonates deeply in cities today. Directors: Gretchen Hildebran, Vivian Vazquez 76 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Lady Capulet: A Prequel to Romeo and Juliet


What caused the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets? This prequel to Romeo and Juliet follows the journey of Rose from country girl to Lady of Verona and explores the betrayal, revenge, and manipulations that set the Houses of Capulet and Montague against one other in a time when family, money, social strata, and gender determine everything. Presented by Barefoot Shakespeare Company. Written by Melissa Bell Featuring: Jianzi Colon-Soto, Preston Fox, Andrew Dunn, Marlena Holman, Jefferson Reardon, Emily Duncan, Hunter Fink, Violet Wang, and Laura Zawarski Original Music: Lord Russell Graham of Air Supply
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Concert | Emerging Music Festival


On-the-rise bands perform on one of the biggest stages of their young careers. Emerging Music Festival returns for its fourth year with thousands of music lovers packing the lawn for New York's best new music, including indie rock, soul, R&B, singer-songwriter, and more. EMF's lineup will be announced later this summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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
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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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Play | Her Naked Skin: Suffragettes in Love


London 1913. Militancy in the Suffragette Movement is at its height. Emily Davison, in an act of resistance, runs out in front of the King's Horse and is trampled to death. Thousands of women of all classes are serving time in Holloway Prison for their violent struggle to gain the vote. Inside, Lady Celia Cain meets Eve Douglas, a young seamstress, and they begin an affair that crosses fraught class lines. With emancipation almost in sight, and women everywhere refusing to let the establishment stand in their way, Celia confronts what personal risks she must take to reveal what she truly values. A student produvction. Written by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Directed by: Barbara Rubin  
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Author Reading | No Ivy League: A Debut Graphic Novel


No Ivy League is the debut full-length graphic novel by Hazel Newlevant, a memoir about growing up homeschooled and sheltered in Portland, their first summer job, and crashing into the intersection of sexual harassment, gender oppression, white privilege, and teen hormones. Hazel will give a brief talk showing the process of creating No Ivy League and sign books.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Harlem 100: An All-Star Cast of Modern Jazz Musicians


Harlem 100 is a multi-media show celebrating the landmark 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival celebration features an all-star cast of modern jazz musicians, including Mwenso and the Shakes, a multicultural New York jazz group laced with minimal irony and maximum fun led by the Sierra Leone-born Mwenso Brianna Thomas, a jazz vocalist with massive range who sings ballad standards, cabaret, Scat, and the blues, specializing in the 30s-style swing music; Vuyo Sotashe, an ascendant young South African jazz vocalist making a name for himself in the New York jazz scene and the very special guest Fred Wesley; the super-project celebration is supported by Winard Harper & his group Jeli Posse, presented by Jazzmobile, who play jazz standards and original works rooted in Caribbean rhythms and the traditions of Africa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Comedy Club | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


With: Dave Lester Chris Griggs Liz Miele Gabriel Pacheco Mike Cannon
   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: High & Mighty Brass Band
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | Breathing with Strangers: A Love Song to New York City


A site-specific dance performance by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre, choreographed by Melissa Riker. This popular, site-specific company's newest large-scale outdoor dance performance is a ragged, sweeping and surprising love-song to New York City. Twisting and leading through the pathways of the park, dancers will appear in unlikely, and beautiful places - this dance work that is also a visual art collaboration, will surprise, and delight all ages.
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Film | The Hate U Give (2018): Witness of Fatal Shooting (Outdoors)


Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what's right. Director: George Tillman Jr. Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby 133 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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Movie in a Park | Trolls (2016): Animated Adventure (Outdoors)


After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Directors: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel 92 min.
   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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Screening | Funny Face With Audrey Hepburn (1957): Four Time Oscar Nominated Musical Comedy


An impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk. 103 min. Director: Stanley Donen. With assorted songs by George and Ira Gershwin Starring Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson. Funny Face received four Academy Award nominations for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay (Written Directly for the Screen), Best Costume Design, Best Cinematography Best Art Direction-Set Decoration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | The Greatest Showman (2017): Musical Biopic with Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron (Outdoors)


Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Director: Michael Gracey 105 min. Bring a blanket.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | From the Capoeira and Bossa Nova to Jazz


Musician and actor, Carlos Dias has led a remarkably eclectic international career. He has appeared in many of Brazil’s highest-rated novelas (soap operas) and musical productions imported from Broadway; sung pop-jazz at top New York venues; worked as an acrobatic dancer; and recorded several CDs of dance music and American standards. In his performance “The living room”, Carlos Dias as a soloist, travels through his Brazilian roots from the Capoeira and Bossa Nova to Jazz. Playing his Berimbau, the pandeiro and the guitar, he talks about his music influences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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