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32 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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free events nyc Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
free events nyc Latin-Ish: More Than 100 Recipes Celebrating American Latino Cuisines
free events nyc Much Ado About Nothing: Film of the Public Theater's Shakespeare Production in Central Park
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Practice this traditional system of health and self-defense. Derived from the philosphy of Taoism, Tai ... more >> Chi was designed to develop the optimum degree of harmony between body and mind, as well as between the individual and the natural order of the universe. Classes are led by teachers and students who train nearby at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Screening | Kalotaszeg: Hungarian National Dance Ensemble Performs in Budapest (online)


The Liszt Institute New York together with the Palace of Arts Budapest continue their cooperation to ... more >> bring the audience some of the most engaging, entertaining and unforgettable concert experiences in a comfortable, online format in exquisite HD quality. This is special dance performance by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble titled Kalotaszeg, celebrating Hungary’s most important National Holiday, the Day of Saint Stephen and the day of Hungary’s foundation. The first editions of the Living Martin Archive series follow the route followed by the tireless ethnographic researcher György Martin (1932-1983) in filming his dance documentaries, thereby paying tribute to the life's work of this wonderful scholar. Martin and his colleagues organised a highly significant series of trips to collect dances in Hungary and Transylvania, which would play a prominent role in the history of both Hungarian and European folk dance research. With this show, the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble aims to express its gratitude to the makers of the films from Bonchida and Türe and all those who took part: the Hungarian, Romanian and Gypsy performers (dancers and musicians) who preserved and passed on these wonderful dance and musical traditions.
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8:00 am
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Tour | 9 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as ... more >> many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the daily (and almost daily) scheduled tours. Tours: SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
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9:30 am
$0-$4

Workshop | Park Yoga


Bring your mat and water and enjoy one hour of yoga with New York City’s top instructors.
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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.
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. ... more >> 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.
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12:00 pm
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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 ... more >> special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Larry Ham.
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12:30 pm
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Film | Back to the Future (1985) Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd


In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly is thrown back into the '50s when ... more >> an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents, and must make sure that they fall in love or he'll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown. Director: Robert Zemeckis Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover Robert Zemeckis is an American filmmaker. He first came to public attention as the director of the action-adventure romantic comedy Romancing the Stone (1984), the science-fiction comedy Back to the Future trilogy (1985-1990), and the live-action/animated comedy Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). He subsequently directed the satirical black comedy Death Becomes Her (1992) and then diversified into more dramatic fare, including Forrest Gump (1994), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director. The film also won the Best Picture. Michael J. Fox is a Canadian and American activist and retired actor. Beginning his career as a child actor in the 1970s, he rose to prominence portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom Family Ties (1982-1989) and Marty McFly in the Back to the Future film trilogy (1985-1990). Fox won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. Christopher Lloyd is an American actor. He has appeared in many theater productions, films, and on television since the 1960s. He is known for portraying Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy (1985-1990) and Jim Ignatowski in the comedy series Taxi (1978-1983), for which he won two Emmy Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Book Club | Lady Susan by Jane Austen


After Jane Austen's earliest known writings, she began a more serious work, Lady Susan, in 1793 or 1794. ... more >> It is a short, epistolary novel that portrays a woman bent on the exercise of her own powerful mind and personality to the point of social self-destruction.
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1:00 pm
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Book Club | Poetry Discussion Circle: Poems on the Animal World


Join fellow poetry enthusiasts in unpacking the layered meanings of poetry through an informal group ... more >> discussion. Each session focuses around a theme that celebrates the diversity and range of the poetic form and contemporary poetry culture. The relationship between humans and animals has been a feature of verse from epic poetry to haiku. This August, channel the outdoors and discuss recent poems about animals. Readings are selected from Poetry Magazine, Poetry Foundation, and poets.org.  Please note that contemporary poetry deals frankly with contemporary issues and all works discussed are artistic expressions selected for an adult audience.
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2:30 pm
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Film | Arthur the King (2024) with Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu


Desperate for one last chance to win, Michael Light convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes ... more >> for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team gets pushed to the outer limits of endurance, a dog named Arthur comes along for the ride, redefining what victory, loyalty and friendship truly means. Director: Simon Cellan Jones Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman, Paul Guilfoyle Mark Wahlberg, formerly known by his stage name Marky Mark, is an American actor and former rapper. His work as a leading man spans the comedy, drama, and action genres. He has received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, nine Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Simu Liu is a Canadian actor. He is known for portraying Shang-Chi in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He also played Jung Kim in the CBC Television sitcom Kim's Convenience from 2016 to 2021, and one of the Ken dolls in Barbie (2023).
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Origami Outdoors


Learn the art of creative paper folding in the Japanese tradition. All ages and skill levels are welcome, ... more >> and materials are provided.
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Drop-In Chess - Outdoors


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.
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3:30 pm
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Film | Midnight Cowboy (1969) with Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman


Convinced of his irresistible appeal to women, Texas dishwasher Joe Buck quits his job and heads for ... more >> New York City, thinking he'll latch on to some rich dowager. New York, however, is not as hospitable as he imagined, and Joe soon finds himself living in an abandoned building with a Dickensian layabout named Enrico "Ratso" Rizzo. The two form a rough alliance, and together they kick-start Joe's hustling career just as Ratso's health begins to deteriorate. Director: John Schlesinger Cast: Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Brenda Vaccaro, John McGiver, Ruth White, Sylvia Miles, Barnard Hughes Jon Voight is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards. Dustin Hoffman is an American actor. As one of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood, Hoffman is known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. ... more >> 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.
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Music in the Park: New Orleans Bounce & Gospel Revival


Big Freedia is the queen of New Orleans bounce, a high-energy strain of hip-hop. Her sets are performed ... more >> at maximum intensity, flanked by her infamous crew of twerking dancers that demand--and command--attention. She helped popularize the formerly underground genre, taking the sound around the world, and collaborated with the likes of RuPaul, Beyonce, Sia, and Lil Wayne, and appeared on various television programs including Treme (HBO), P-Valley (Starz), and the 2022 reboot of Queer as Folk (Peacock). This summer she brings her Gospel Revival show to Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, where she'll share the stage with the legendary ballroom mother Courtney "Balenciaga" Washington and the MasterZ at Work Dance Family. This collective of fierce and resilient young performers from varied backgrounds fuses together street dance, jazz, ballroom, vogue, and hip-hop, fostering community in under-resourced areas of Brooklyn.Courtney "Balenciaga" Washington and the MasterZ at Work Dance Family is presented in association with Works & Process, a NYC non-profit organization that champions performing artists and their creative journey from studio to stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Latin-Ish: More Than 100 Recipes Celebrating American Latino Cuisines


Marisel Salazar celebrates her debut cookbook, a dazzling tour of Latine flavors and traditions across ... more >> the United States. Savor the boundary-breaking dishes and rich tastes of Alta California, Tex-Mex, Floribbean, and other quintessentially American culinary traditions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free

Concert | Big City Folk -- Outdoors


See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work. Hosted by Cork-born, Brooklyn-based ... more >> singer-songwriter Niall Connolly.
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Bluegrass Jams


Appalachia comin’ atcha! Whether a seasoned picker, or a curious listener, this community meetup welcomes ... more >> musicians of all abilities to join the circle for ‘slow’ and ‘medium’ jams on Bluegrass classics. Hosted by Liz Wolfe and Bluegrass Jams Near Me, all are encouraged to bring a guitar, banjo, fiddle, (or any instrument!), or simply grab a seat and enjoy the Midtown Mountain sounds.
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6:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Folk Tour


This tour explores the folk revival scene centered in Greenwich Village during the 1950s and 1960s. Visit ... more >> historic folk sites like the Park, where in 1961 folkies rioted, and MacDougal Street which was once full of coffee houses and music venues. Besides seeing the sites where folk greats like Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger honed their craft, explore what all these "hootenannies" meant and how they shaped modern music and the Village.
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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.
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


Instructor Melissa Ricci from Base Fitness leads a flowing, multi-level Pilates Mat class that will tone ... more >> and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy.
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment


One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur ... more >> players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park


With: Lisa B (Lisa Bernstein), Jenny Factor, Daisy Fried, Rodney Leonard, Tom Sleigh
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Stretch and strengthen the entire body while calming and centering the mind. Explore a full range of ... more >> yoga poses, along with breathwork and meditation. Students of all levels are welcome. Classes are offered by Molly Ginty, a veteran instructor with two decades of experience teaching yoga in New York City. Bring your own yoga mat (or beach towel!) to enjoy the sights and sounds of an oasis in the city and a calming yoga session for fitness, flexibility, and stress release.
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Flow Yoga in the Park


Unwind from your day with a flow yoga class with Coach Natalia. Improve your mobility with deep stretching, ... more >> balancing postures, and breathwork in this vinyasa style yoga class led by Tone House coaches and open to all ability levels.
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Moving for Life - Outdoors


Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic ... more >> dancing that strengthens body awareness.
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Meetup


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the ... more >> beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. Ages Adult 18+
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at an outdoor yoga classes. They have a limited number of ... more >> mats available to lend, so please bring your own if possible.
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6:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Much Ado About Nothing: Film of the Public Theater's Shakespeare Production in Central Park


The Public's Free Shakespeare in the Park production, recorded live from The Delacorte Theater in Central ... more >> Park in 2019. Tony Award winner Kenny Leon directs a bold new take on Shakespeare's cherished comedy of romantic retribution and miscommunication.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Lion and The General: Churchill, Eisenhower and the Friendship That Changed The World (online)


Mitch Yockelson will speak on his book, which covers the Churchill and Eisenhower relationship from WWII ... more >> through the Cold War.
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Talk | Stargazing in the Park


A walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes ... more >> provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association to see rare celestial sights. No experience is necessary and telescopes will be provided between sunset and park closure.
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8:00 pm
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