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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 2, 2023?

50 free events take place on Wednesday, 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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50 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Central Park Walk: Filming Locations (online)
free events nyc Eastern European Folk with a Jazz Aesthetic
free events nyc Chamber Music Fun with Grammy-nominated wind quintet
free events nyc Infectious, Adventurous Pop-Rock -- Outdoors
free events nyc Trio Fuses Hip-Hop and Yoruba Soul
free events nyc Salsa Social in the Park
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Workshop | Core Body Boot Camp


A community-driven pop-up fitness group for an early-morning core body boot camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Yoga on the River


Rejuvenate your body and jumpstart your morning.
   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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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco


This event offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Discussion | Are NYC’s Jails Ungovernable? (online)


From escalating rates of violence to a willful suppression of information by the Department of Correction, New York City’s jails are nothing short of a humanitarian crisis. Are we past the point of no return? With the federal monitor overseeing Rikers recently recommending that the Adams administration and DOC be held in contempt, and the United States Attorney now joining the calls for a receiver, the city is at a pivotal point about the future of NYC’s jails, and whether it is time for a new power to govern the jail system.  This event will bring together experts with deep experience working in the criminal justice system for a virtual event to assess what it takes to govern the jails and maintain the crucially important role of oversight. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Classic and Contemporary Afrobeat -- Outdoors


Armo’s intimate and energetic sound focuses on classic and contemporary Afrobeat. Founded by longtime Antibalas bandmates vocalist/keyboardist Amayo, trumpeter/percussionist Jordan McLean, percussionist/vocalist Marcus Farrar, guitarist/keyboardist Nikhil P. Yerawadekar, drummerKevin Raczka, and bassist Justin Kimmel, Armo creates spontaneous arrangements of the music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, TheDaktaris, Ebo Taylor, William Onyeabor, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, and original rhythm based music. This 5-8 piece band features a revolving cast from the Daptone Records family and NY Afrobeat Scene. Members of the band now include Dave “Smoota” Smith on trombone/keyboards, bassists/guitarists Binky Griptite andTimothy James, saxophonist/keyboardist TonyJarvis, and drummer Dylan Fusillo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Book Discussion | Author Panel: Summer Picks


Admired and best-selling authors offer advice and discuss their latest books.  Featuring: Ness Brown, The Scourge Between Stars Daniel Magariel, Walk the Darkness Dawn Sandra A. Miller, Wednesdays at One Charles Soule, The Endless Vessel 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Walk: Filming Locations (online)


From summer blockbusters to moody dramas, Central Park has long served as an iconic setting for filmmakers hoping to bring the Park's magic to the big screen. Explore some of the most sought-after filming locations on this Weekly Walk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Piano in the Park


Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Joel Forrester.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Adult Chorus


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing. Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Standards from the American Songbook


Jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests play standards from the American Songbook. Bill Wurtzel began playing guitar at age 9, and was a radio and TV country music performer by age 12. He attended art school and had a career as an award-winning advertising creative director. He continued to play professionally and switched to music full time in 1989. Bill has played worldwide with many jazz legends, including the Count Basie Countsmen, Wild Bill Davis, Bill Doggett, Jimmy McGriff, the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, singers Gloria Lynne and Terri Thornton, as well as Paul Simon. Bill is a director of the Jazz Foundation of America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting Class Outdoors


Take part in beginner classes with Knitty City on the gravel across from the Bryant Park Grill. Volunteers are avalible to teach you how to cast, knit, purl, and more! Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Speed (1994) with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock


Los Angeles police officer Jack angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie, Jack and his partner Harry try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them. Director: Jan de Bont Cast: Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton, Jeff Daniels Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor who had his breakthrough role in the science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and he reprised his role in its sequels. He gained praise for playing a hustler in the independent drama My Own Private Idaho (1991) and established himself as an action hero with leading roles in Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994). Greater stardom came for playing Neo in the science fiction series The Matrix, beginning in 1999. Sandra Bullock is an American actress and producer. She has received various awards and nominations, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was the world's highest-paid actress in 2010 and 2014. In 2010, she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


A community of artists of all skill levels are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of the verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Ceija Stojka: What Should I Be Afraid Of?: Exhibition Tour


Comprised of ninety paintings and drawings culled from collections in Europe and the United States, the installation celebrates the extraordinary art and life of Romni artist, writer, activist, and educator Ceija Stojka, survivor of Auschwitz, Ravensbrück, and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps. A monograph will be published on the occasion of this exhibition. Born to a traveling horse trading family of the Lovara Romani group in Austria in 1933, Stojka first began to write down her recollections in the mid-1980s when she was fifty-six years old. Her memoir Wir leben im Verborgenen: Aufzeichnungen einer Romni zwischen den Welten (We Live in Secrecy: Notes of a Romani Woman between Worlds), which was released in 1988, distinguished her as a leading advocate for remembering the Porajmos (Devouring), the Romani Holocaust. The exhibition title, What Should I be Afraid of?, cites one of Stojka’s poems, in which she describes how her personal experience of the Porajmos resulted in her fearless and passionate embrace of life going forward.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Delicate Condition: Gripping New Thrilller (online)


In Danielle Valentine's gripping thriller, a woman is convinced that a sinister figure is going to great lengths to make sure her pregnancy never happens --while the men in her life refuse to believe a word she says. Valentine will be in conversation with the author of The Last Housewife, Ashley Winstead.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | The Art of Cityscape Photography (online)


Master the techniques and creative approaches to capture breathtaking cityscapes through this comprehensive photography class. Delve into the fascinating world of cityscape photography, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities that urban environments offer to photographers. Through a combination of theory, practical exercises, and hands-on shooting sessions, you will learn how to capture stunning cityscapes that convey the essence and spirit of bustling metropolises. What You'll Learn: - Understanding the fundamentals of cityscape photography, including composition, lighting, and perspective, to create captivating images. - Techniques for finding and utilizing the best vantage points in the city, and tips for capturing the dynamic energy and architecture of urban landscapes. - Mastering exposure and long-exposure photography to capture stunning night cityscapes, light trails, and the interplay of artificial and natural light in the city. - Post-processing techniques specific to cityscape photography, including enhancing urban colors, managing high dynamic range (HDR), and removing distractions. Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate photographers who want to take their cityscape photography skills to the next level, capturing the beauty and excitement of urban environments in a creative and artistic way.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Eastern European Folk with a Jazz Aesthetic


This fiddle-forward fusion band blends Eastern European, Balkan and Gypsy dance music with a convivial jazz aesthetic. Inspired by fiddling folk bands of Romania and Hungary, Sedi Donka will get you tapping your toes to odd-meters and singing along in a myriad of languages!
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | Chamber Music Fun with Grammy-nominated wind quintet


Grammy-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds and festival participants perform exciting small ensemble works from various styles and time periods within the contemporary classical repertoire. The interactive live musical moments will include entertaining instrument demonstrations, explanations of the works, and engaging themed performances that will surely be fun for all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Experimental Music in the Heart of the City


Brooklyn-based leading nonprofit cultural center Pioneer Works, known for their experimental music program and residency, will curate and present a series of musical performances featuring past, current, and future musicians-in-residence across a variety of genres. Tonight: Issei Herr
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park


Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers - life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Wellness Wednesdays


Curated by Sputnik Yoga, Wellness Wednesdays will offer a variety of fitness and wellness themed classes on a weekly basis. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket. Wednesdays, May 3 - October 25, 2023.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever


In mid-20th century New York, on a landfilled street of lower Manhattan—named after 17th century Dutch settlers—a group of artists changed American art forever. In this compelling book talk celebrating the release of The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever, author Prudence Peiffer will join in conversation with moderator Ada Calhoun to capture this defining moment in American art and the profound role that place plays in creativity. Together they will delve into the pivotal role that Coenties Slip played in shaping the artistic journeys of renowned American artists that changed the landscape of Modern Art. The slip is where Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015) honed his unique style through hard-edge abstractions and delicate line drawings; where Robert Indiana (1928–2018) developed sculptures from scavenged materials and paintings about the literary and maritime history of the neighborhood; where James Rosenquist (1933–2017) examined the role of advertising and consumer culture in art and society; where painter Jack Youngerman (1926–2020) and actress Delphine Seyrig (1932–1990) forged their own artistic visions; and where Agnes Martin (1912–2004) and Lenore Tawney (1907–2007) made singular impressions on the art world with abstract paintings and fiber arts respectively.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Infectious, Adventurous Pop-Rock -- Outdoors


Hailing from Orlando, FL, The 502s are bringing the energy of Florida sunshine everywhere they go. The band formed in college when lead singer Ed Isola (banjo, guitar) bought a $100 banjo and started writing songs. Adding childhood friends Matt Tonner (Keys, guitar, vox) and Joe Capati (sax, trumpet, melodica, vox) started to round out the now distinct sound of the 502s, with Sean Froehlich (drums, vocals) and Nick Melashenko (bass, vocals) completing the lineup. Ed's brother and cousin played roles as guitar players in the band as well. A true family affair, which leads to the band name.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | NYC Salsa Legends


Spotlight on NYC's salsa legends, Orquesta Broadway, led by their founding flutist, Eddy Zervigón. Adherents of the Cuban charanga style, which foregrounds flute, strings, and an extensive rhythm section into the mix, this incredibly prolific band has released over twenty albums since their start at the Palladium Ballroom in 1962. With more than sixty years of global touring under their belt, Orquesta is the longest-running charanga ensemble still playing outside of Cuba.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park


Salsa Social is back. Class 6:00p-6:30p Social 6:30p-9:00p Come as you are, everyone is welcome and dancers of all levels are encouraged to participate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson's peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | The Art of the Jewish Marriage Contract (online)


A program in honor of Tu B'Av, the so-called "Jewish Valentine's Day!" Ketubbot (singular ketubah), marriage contracts, have been integral to Jewish weddings for millennia. Throughout the ages, ketubbot were not merely legal documents but magnificent works of art. Judaica curator, historian, and appraiser Sharon Liberman Mintz of The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York and Sotheby's will take you on a deep dive into illuminated marriage contracts through the centuries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Trio Fuses Hip-Hop and Yoruba Soul


After bringing down the house last summer, Shabaka Hutchings returns with the mighty The Comet is Coming, the interstellar trio he co-leads with Danalogue and Betamax. Ibeyi, the collaborative project of French Afro-Cuban twins Lisa-Kainde and Naomi Diaz, craft gorgeous songs that fuse hip-hop and R&B with a Yoruba soul. AceMo, the prolific New York producer who makes towering techno tracks colored with introspection, will open.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Wednesday Evening Yoga


End your day right with this rejuvenating class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!: How to Take Back Our Time, Attention, and Purpose in a World Designed to Bury Us in Bullshit


When the pandemic essentially brought the world to a standstill, author Julio Gambuto came to understand a powerful truth: in the pre-pandemic world, Americans were exhausted, lonely, unhappy, wildly overworked and overbooked, drowning in sea of constantly being on the go and needing to buy more, more, more. But when that pressure disappeared, people rediscovered what was important to them. They quit jobs that made them unhappy and moved their families to suburbs. Simple things like outdoor walks replaced gym memberships; home cooking and backyard gardens replaced takeout; less commuting meant more time for family and creative projects; and for perhaps the first time in a long time, people were being honest. Honest about what they wanted, what they believed in. Honest about the problems they were facing within their families, friend groups, workplaces, towns, and society overall. That honesty, he noticed, had the potential to make the ground shift. It created a capacity for change. But he also knew that it likely wouldn’t last, because the most powerful forces running our world would not allow it to. They wanted control over our clicks, our conversations, our dollars, our work, our votes—our lives. The only way that we could beat those systems, would be to resist the calls to keep moving, and to “go back to normal.” In order to change, we had to unsubscribe. Now, in Please Unsubscribe, Thanks!, Gambuto gives us a radical blueprint for the ways we can take a deep breath, renew and commit to a life that we really want, individually and collectively, from unsubscribing to emails and automated subscriptions to reevaluating the presence of people and ideas and habits that no longer serve us or make us happy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga on the River


An instuctor-led class for all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | The Rough Rider and the Professor: Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, and the Friendship that Changed American History


Evoking the political intrigue of the Gilded Age, Laurence Jurdem's book chronicles the extraordinary thirty-five-year friendship between President Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | Twelfth Night: Shakespeare's Shipwrecked Stranger -- in a Parking Lot


An unusual outdoor theater experience as The Drilling Company presents the Shakespeare classic in a parrking lot
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Jazz at the Pier


As a spirited tribute to NYC's storied history of jazz, this park-favorite series features local legends in a lineup of free performances on Manhattan's riverfront. Combining smooth tunes with beautiful evenings, it keeps music an integral part of city life. Tonight: Annette St. John
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Jazz | Piano Virtuoso Who's Played with Charles Mingus and Lionel Hampton -- Outdoors


A prolific piano virtuoso who has performed in the U. S. and Internationally, Daniel Asbury Mixon was born on August 19, 1949 in Harlem and raised in Brooklyn. Growing up in a musical household he was influenced by his mother and grandparents beginning his early artistic expression at the age of 3. He studied and performed as a tap dancer at the Ruth Williams Dance Studio and even then was known as "The Show Stopper." Mixon attended the High School of Performing Arts with dance as his major. He also recorded and played extensively with Charles Mingus and Dannie Richmond in the late 70's. He began playing the organ at Brooklyn's Baby Grand with Carlos Garnet, and accompanied Big Maybelle at the Blue Coronet. In the mid 90's he appeared regularly at Showman's as an organist. He has worked with such legendary performers as Lionel Hampton, Joe Williams, and Frank Foster and continues to be in Frank Foster's Loud Minority Big Band and his Non-Electric Company. He was honored to have participated in the first Newport Jazz Festival at Sea on the Queen Elizabeth 2. He was also a recipient along with Max Roach for the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation Jazz Appreciation award and in December, 2002 was awarded the Harlem Unsung Heroes of Afrikan Amerikan Classical Music award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Screening | Roma Holocaust Memorial Day


August 2nd marks the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day – a day to officially remember the tragic genocide of hundreds of thousands of Europe’s Roma and Sinti during the Second World War. On that occasion, this is a special evening of commemoration, which includes: -- A film screening of Dui Rroma – Two Bon-Vivants -- A piano recital by Adrian Gaspar, -- Followed by Q&As with the film producer of the documentary film Iovanca Gaspar and her son Adrian Gaspar
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Sommerfilme: 8 Under-the-Radar German Films (online thru Aug. 31)


These eight summer films portray the warm season rarely as carefree as it’s supposed to be. Summer, in the popular imagination, is a sun-drenched, fun-filled time spent exploring and dreaming of the possibilities that life holds for us. It’s the days we might spend at the beach, by the lake, or in a too-hot city. Summer is also a time to enjoy cinema, whether it’s in an air-conditioned theater or under the stars. The past decades have brought us summer films we all know and love: iconic blockbusters, tender coming-of-age tales, stories of new beginnings, and feel-good movies to watch over and over again. Films: Thomas Arslan, Bright Nights (2017) Ilker Catak, I Am, I Was, I Will Be (2019) Leonie Krippendorff, Cocoon (2020) Sonja Kröner, The Garden (2017) Johannes Maria Schmitt, Neubau (2021) Tom Sommerlatte, Summers Downstairs (2015) Sven Taddicken, The Most Beautiful Couple (2018) Joya Thome, Queen of Niendorf (2017) All films in German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussion | The Extra Dimension of Reinvention: A Discussion on Composer-Conductor Butch Morris


This event brings together musician Melvin Gibbs, music critic Howard Mandel, and professor Katherine McKittrick with Fields Harrington to discuss possible connections between Morris's groundbreaking method and McKittrick's theoretical approaches to reinvention and rebellion as outlined in her 2020 book Dear Science and Other Stories. The evening will culminate with a performance by HxH, the improvisatory electro-acoustic duo of Lester St. Louis and Chris Williams, who will respond to Harrington's investigation of Conduction as a form of guided improvisation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Hamlet: A Riveting, Present-Day Take on Shakespeare


Director Kenny Leon commands the stage with a nine-week, tour-de-force production of the Bard’s masterpiece, a riveting, contemporary present-day take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of family and betrayal, as enduring as the stars above the park.
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Musical | The Tempest: A Musical Version of Shakespeare in the Park


With music and lyrics by Benjamin Velez and directed by Obie Award winner Laurie Woolery, this ambitious work of participatory theater explores the grief of being cut off from community, the desire for retribution, and the healing power of love. Forced from their home, Prospero and her daughter Miranda have survived for 12 years among the ruins of an abandoned island. As Prospero grows closer to getting the justice she desires, she witnesses her daughter fall in love, listens to the wisdom of spirit ancestors, and discovers that sometimes forgiveness is the only way to break cycles and right the course for the next generation. Hilarious fools, magical spells, and ancestral spirits dance through this production as we all come together to celebrate what it means to be human.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Club | Comedy Underground


Get ready, get set, and go to have the most fun you've ever had in a garage. Comedy Underground, a four-evening series of rain-or-shine laughs brings the fun of the downtown comedy club to the Upper West Side. Suzette Simon, founder of NY Laughs, curates a truly underground stand-up line up featuring New York City's sharpest up-and-coming comedians... and maybe a few surprise headliners.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Ensemble Blends Jazz, Funk and Traditional Asian Sounds


Zac Zinger and his band to celebrate the release of Zac’s new EP, The Way Things Used To Be. You’ll be treated to an evening of original music combining elements of jazz, funk, classical, Japanese traditional and Chinese traditional music. Plus, they’ll be joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated violinist Jeremy Kittel. Zac Zinger is an award-winning composer, arranger, orchestrator, music supervisor, and multi-instrumentalist with years of experience in a wide variety of mediums. His innovative technique and style on the shakuhachi, as well as the unique multicultural blend of his compositions have garnered critical acclaim at home and abroad. His credits include Street Fighter V, League of Legends, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Elden Ring, PubG Mobile, Final Fantasy XV, Jump Force, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Side Stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Musical | Stephen Sondheim's Company Performed by Deaf Actors


Performed entirely by deaf actors in American Sign Language, this exciting new rendition of Stephen Sondheim's Company is directed by James Caverly (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) and stars Garrett Zuercher (NBC's Law & Order: Criminal Intent) as Bobby. This live performance will be done simultaneously with a projected video of the 2011 concert at Lincoln Center with Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone, which will serve as the auditory soundtrack.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Men in Black (1997): Alien Cops with Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith


A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino 98 min.
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Movie in a Park | Pleasantville (1988): 90s Teens in 50s Sitcom with Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels


Two 1990s teenage siblings find themselves transported to a 1950s sitcom where their influence begins to profoundly change that colorless, complacent world. Director: Gary Ross Stars: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen 124 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Regular Price: $55
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