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free events nyc Garment District: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More
free events nyc Game Nights in the Park
free events nyc Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
free events nyc 5 Iconic NYC Dance Companies
        

Workshop | Tai Chi in Midtown


Learn and master this Chinese martial art for health and self-defense.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 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 more 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 less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


They welcome all levels of practice. Every pose can be modified, adapted or adjusted to your liking. more Be sure to bring your own yoga mat. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Adult Zumba


Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working more on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun. less
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10:30 am
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Tour | Garment District: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More


Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT more industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

Book Discussion | Stanley Kubrick: American Filmmaker


David Mikics on his engrossing biography of one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history.  more Kubrick grew up in the Bronx, a doctor’s son. From a young age he was consumed by photography, chess, and, above all else, movies. He was a self-taught filmmaker and self-proclaimed outsider, and his films exist in a unique world of their own outside the Hollywood mainstream. Kubrick’s Jewishness played a crucial role in his idea of himself as an outsider. Obsessed with rebellion against authority, war, and male violence, Kubrick was himself a calm, coolly masterful creator and a talkative, ever-curious polymath immersed in friends and family. Drawing on interviews and new archival material, Mikics for the first time explores the personal side of Kubrick’s films.An in-depth look at Christopher Nolan, considered to be the most profound, commercially successful director at work today, written with his full cooperation. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Blitz Chess & Backgammon


A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents more will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick more lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided. less
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12:30 pm
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Discussion | Music Club: Dolly Parton's "Jolene" (online)


Join other music fans online to discuss the greatest albums of all time! This discussion will focus on more Dolly Parton's Jolene. This is your chance to deepen your knowledge of these essential albums, and to share your reactions with other music fans. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Club | The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway


A discussion of The Library of America Corrected Text version of the classic novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Origami Workshop


Learn the art of creative paper folding in the Japanese tradition. All ages and skill levels are welcome, more and materials are provided. Classes are taught by Gay Merrill Gross, author of eleven origami and paper-folding books. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Drop-In Chess


Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, more problem solving, and strategic planning -- plus it's fun. For ages 5 and up (adults welcome). less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Workshop | Game Nights in the Park


Stop in during weekly game nights and socials to learn a new game, hone your skills, and meet new people
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Music Club: Dolly Parton's "Jolene" (online)


Join other music fans online to discuss the greatest albums of all time! This discussion will focus on more Dolly Parton's Jolene. This is your chance to deepen your knowledge of these essential albums, and to share your reactions with other music fans. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Salsa Social


Come alone and make some friends, bring a date or bring the family. Come as you are, everyone is welcome more and dancers of all levels are encouraged to participate. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Open Mic | First Draft Open Mic


A reading series with a DJ and hosted by Urban Word NYC. First Draft is a free, uncensored, open mic more for all ages, which encourages artistic expression, experimentation, and development across all genres. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Workshop | Sweat Sessions Workout


Classes will consist of a variety of modalities including yoga, bootcamp, dance cardio, boxing, pilates, more and more. Start times: 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm Tuesdays, August 2-30, 2022 less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Develop: Group Photography Exhibition


A juried photography exhibition featuring the work of twenty nine photographers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | A Discussion with a Pioneer of World Music (online)


In advance of our September 10 concert at Central Park, this is a session with the event's musical director more Adam Rudolph, a critically acclaimed composer and percussionist whom The New York Times described as a "pioneer in world music". He will be joined in conversation by writer, editor, and musical storyteller Piotr Orlov. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, more design, and landscape. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park


Award-winning poetry by established and emerging poets throughout the summer. Vievee Francis Jee Leong more Koh Matthew Olzmann Victoria Redel  Hosted by Jason Schneiderman less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Class


Dancers of all levels are invited to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance more forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins in Punjab, India, a dance now learned and loved by many. Ajna Dance Company was founded to foster diversity and inclusion by making Indian dance and culture more accessible to all. HRPK is delighted to partner with Ajna Dance to bring dance to Park patrons in person this summer. Dance the night away under the shimmering NYC lights and sensational HRPK skies — all while learning a new move or two. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


Instructor Melissa Ricci leads a flowing, multi-level pilates mat class that will tone and balance your more muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy. Bring your own mat. Tuesdays, July 5-August 16, 2022 less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga on the River


From guided meditation and refreshing yoga to high-intensity workouts and weekly run clubs, there's something more for all skill levels to enjoy this summer. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | 2 Debut Novels: American Fever / All This Could Be Different


Debut novelists Dur e Aziz Amna (American Fever) and Sarah Thankam Mathews (All This Could Be Different) more read from their books, and have a conversation on community, otherness, and writing immigrant futures in twenty-first century America. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Stories from Daughters of the Movement: With Gina Belafonte, Dominique Sharpton and Others


The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes featuring Daughters of the Movement: Gina Belafonte more (daughter of Harry Belafonte), Suzanne Kay (daughter of Diahann Carroll), Hasna Muhammad (daughter of Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee), and Dominique Sharpton (daughter of Al Sharpton). They represent a group of women who sat at the feet of those who were on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement. They carry the oral history, cultural values and wisdom passed down to them by some of the revolutionary leaders who turned the tide of American history. less
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Dance Performance | 5 Iconic NYC Dance Companies


Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies--Ballet Hispanico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American more Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem--share the spotlight and an outdoor stage with dancers and pieces from across the companies. Participants: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Cry by Alvin Ailey Choreography by Alvin Ailey Music: Alice Coltrane, Laura Nyro, Voices of East Harlem In 1971, Alvin Ailey choreographed the solo Cry as a birthday present for his mother on his stunning muse, the legendary Judith Jamison, who has taught the treasured role to subsequent generations of Ailey women. This physically and emotionally demanding tour-de-force - dedicated to "all Black women everywhere - especially our mothers" - went on to become an enduring work of American art. The ballet is made up of three parts - the first is set to Alice Coltrane's "Something about John Coltrane," the second to Laura Nyro's "Been on a Train" and the last has the Voices of East Harlem singing "Right On, Be Free." Ballet Hispanico - Con Brazos Abiertos by Michelle Manzanales Michelle Manzanales explores with humility, nostalgia and humor the iconic Mexican symbols that she was reluctant to embrace as a Mexican-American child growing up in Texas. Intertwining folkloric details with a distinctly contemporary voice in dance, set to music that ranges from Julio Iglesias to rock en Espanol, Con Brazos Abiertos is a fun and frank look at a life caught between two cultures. Dance Theatre of Harlem - When Love by Helen Pickett "Insistent time maps our days but when we are in love, we surrender," says choreographer Helen Pickett about When Love. Her exquisite pas de deux captures the wondrous feeling of timeless love. American Ballet Theatre - Children's Songs Dance by Jessica Lang A work for seven dancers, Children's Songs Dance by Jessica Lang takes its name from the music. Set to selections from Children's Songs by the late American jazz composer Chick Corea, the ballet was created on ABT Studio Company in January 2020 during a residency at The Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, New York. According to Lang, Children's Songs Dance "draws its inspiration from the transition in life between being a child and becoming an adult, with the goal of never losing the spirit of play." New York City Ballet - Red Angels by Ulysses Dove A dynamically charged, abstract work, Red Angels highlights the power and athleticism of its four dancers through bold choreography, intense lighting, and a riveting score for electric violin. Created for New York City Ballet's Diamond Project in 1994, Red Angels was the first work created for NYCB by the late choreographer Ulysses Dove. An abstract work for four dancers, Red Angels is set to Richard Einhorn's "Maxwell's Demon", a solo for electric violin performed by innovative American violinist Mary Rowell. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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