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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 10, 2011?

57 free events take place on Saturday, December 10 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 December 10 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 December . 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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57 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 10, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Fitness Walking Program


Hour-long classes with a 10-minute warm up, 30 minute fitness walk, and 20 minutes of strengthening, stretching, and cool-down.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Park Walk | Bridges & Waterways of New York's Central Park Walk


This is a moderately paced adventure under, over, around and through many of the amazing architectural wonders throughout Central Park. Begin at the southwest tip of Central Park South and zigzag our way up the eastern half of Central Park to The Harlem Meer at 110th St. Then circle back along the western half of the park and finish at Sheep's Meadow. Please bring water and lunch or snack for this fascinating 5-hour journey of approx. 8 miles. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3

Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Workshop | Citizen Cartography: Tracing Old New York


Many important buildings from New York’s landscape in the 19th and early 20th centuries are long gone, left only as traces on maps and collections throughout the NYPL. Citizen Cartographers will trace some of these important features from an early atlas such as Wm. Perris’ 1852 Maps of the City of New York. Only after we do this can we learn where to buy lumber or book a room or attend a play in 1852.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Harlem Knitting Circle


Please bring your own materials and a food item to donate to the Snack Table. Njoya Angrum is the Creator and Director of the Harlem Knitting Circle. Her Supervisor is Ms. Zina Malik and Ms. Marie. If Njoya is not in attendance on the day you are there ask for one of these ladies and they will guide you through.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Book Discussion | Book Club: If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino


Explore Calvino's experimental pastiche of a novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac


You are invited to a free three session drop-in group reading and discussion of Honoré de Balzac's novel, with additional background lectures on his life and place in literature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Hike | Great South Bay Plus Bayard Arboretum Hike


Two options: 6 or 11 miles – Moderate/brisk pace. Flat, varied. Not for slow hikers. Hike to a fantastic view of the Great South Bay in Heckscher State Park. Ending the day by exploring the beautiful Arboretum. Bring water and lunch; wear hiking boots. Rain, snow, icy conditions cancel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:33 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Fair | 2011 Degenerate Craft Fair!


Featuring over 75 artists and designers selling their work for generally under $50, some offerings include traditional craft items such as handmade jewelry, ornaments, and knitwear but also include original paintings, artist books, teeth sculptures, curious creatures and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Discussion | Ireland of the Imagination: Meeting Irish Children's Laureate Siobhan Parkinson


Children’s writer Siobhán Parkinson is Ireland’s first Laureate na nÓg, or Children’s Literature Laureate. The author of some 20 novels for children, young people and adults, Parkinson’s most recent publication is Long Story Short, published by Roaring Brook in the US in September 2011. Siobhan will discuss recent developments in children’s literature in Ireland, from her perspective as Literature Laureate, as well as talking about her own work as a novelist and teacher.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Native American Films


Featuring films by and about Native Americans. At 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Opera | New York Opera Forum performs Puccini's La Boheme


New York Opera Forum performs the complete opera La bohème by Giacomo Puccini. A live musical recital performed in concert with piano accompaniment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | L.E.S. Review Winter Issue Reading


A provocative poetry reading from some of the Lower East Side's fiercest voices.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Block & Lot: New York City


Have you ever wanted to document the history of your home, apartment or neighborhood? Would you like to learn about the growth of your favorite historic district or deepen your knowledge of landmark New York City buildings? Discover how you can use NYPL resources to unlock the history of a building, a block, or an entire borough. In this class you will learn how to use antiquarian maps, fire insurance atlases ("Sanborns"), online property data, books and historic real estate photos to document the history of the City’s built environment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Oliver Schmitz's Life, Above All (2010): Chasing a Rumor


Following the death of her newborn sister, twelve-year-old Chanda learns of a rumor spreading through her small village near Johannesburg that eventually destroys her family and forces her mother to flee. Determined to find out the truth, Chanda leaves her home and school in search of her mother. 106 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Theater | Play: Noel Coward's Hay Fever


Less well-known than other works in Coward's canon, Hay Fever demonstrates the playwright's unique way with controlled mayhem and eccentric family characters. Featuring Drama's 4th-year actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of disipline, balance, health and wellness.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | The Rise of the American Corporation: A Tyranny of Capitalists or a Republic of Money? - with Pulitzer Winner T.J. Stiles


T.J. Stiles, who won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize and 2009 National Book Award for The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, will discuss the rise of the modern business corporation and the surprising transformation of the way Americans think and argue about it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | The Merry Gentlemen: Mr. Laurel & Mr. Hardy


Featuring Leave 'Em Laughing (1928), Two Tars (1928), Wrong Again (1929) and Big Business (1929). Live piano accompaniment by Ben Model.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom” Tour


Take a walk around the lands dominated by the Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Chorus Tree Performance


The Chorus Tree Lighting Spectacular lights up the cobblestone streets with a musical performance by the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | DraftWork: Choreographers Jeremy Pfeiffer & Laurel Atwell and Ella Rosewood


A free work-in-progress series, curated by Ishmael Houston-Jones. The DraftWork series offers choreographers an opportunity to show new works at various stages of development. The showings are followed by discussions, moderated by Houston-Jones, and an informal reception to encourage interaction between the artists and the audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Free Intro to Improv Class


Never taken an improv class before? Well here is your chance to try it out for free. You'll get up on your feet and explore the fundamental principles of improvisation through exercises in agreement, commitment, spontaneity and listening. Open to all. With Rick Andrews.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Other | Book Launch: Matthew Brannon's Hyenas Are...


A launch of Matthew Brannon's monograph. Coinciding with his first solo exhibition with the gallery, Gentleman's Relish, this compact volume traverses Brannon's entire oeuvre and includes an intricate and illuminating essay by Jan Tumlir. Accompanied by a vast selection of image reproductions of artworks and references, Tumlir's chapters provide a deeper understanding of the complexity of Brannon's work and practice to date. Matthew Brannon is an American artist living and working in New York City. Born in 1971, in St. Maries, Idaho, Brannon studied visual arts, art theory and psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles and received a Masters of Fine Arts from Columbia University in New York. Beginning in January of 2011, he presented a major body of work at Portikus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This solo exhibition, A question answered with a quote, is the third adaptation of two prior exhibitions; Reservations, at Ursula Blickle Stiftung, Kraitchal, Germany, and Mouse Trap, Light Switch, at the Museum M. Leuven, Belgium. Other solo museum exhibitions include; Where Were We, Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria, New York and Try and Be Grateful, Art Gallery of York University, Toronto.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Other | Ice Theatre of New York's Winter Holiday Skating Celebration


A holiday ice show and Christmas tree lighting. Also featuring the Skyliners and Figure Skating in Harlem. Bring the whole family to enjoy the festivities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Music of Wayne Shorter


With Adriel Williams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Discussion | Origins of social documentary photography and progressive politics


Contemporary Art: The Legacy of the Progressive Era: Martha Rosler, Trevor Paglen and Lucy Raven discuss their work in relation to the origins of social documentary photography and progressive politics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Pre-College Student Recitals


4pm - Chamber Music 5pm - Chamber Music 6pm - Chamber Music
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Daniel Beckwith, Organist


Beckwith is from New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Faculty Recital - Danielle Farina, Viola


Pre-College faculty member since 2005, Danielle Farina also recently was appointed to the faculty of Vassar College. Works by Bach, Schubert, and more
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Pre-College Percussion Ensemble


Jonathan Haas, conductor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Bach Society Winter Concert


Come join the annual Winter Concert! There will be a reception to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: One. Man. Show.


Lucas Hazlett of the house team Stranger takes the stage alone in this one-man show that explores just what the hell is going on in the mind beneath that unkempt afro of his. If this show were an internet video it would be NSFW.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Theater | Paul Zindel's The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, a Mother-Daughter Tug of War


Frowsy, acid-tongued Beatrice Hunsdorfer wreaks petty vengeance on everybody around her. Her elder daughter, Ruth, is a pretty, high-strung girl subject to convulsions; her younger daughter, Tillie, plain and almost pathologically shy, has a gift for science. Encouraged by her teacher, Tillie undertakes an experiment that wins a prize at her high school—and also brings on the shattering climax of the play. Both proud and envious of her daughter, Beatrice can only strike out when she needs to love and deride when she wants to praise. She is a victim as much of her own nature as of her cruel lot. And yet, as Tillie’s experiment proves, something beautiful and full of promise can emerge from even the most barren soil. That is the timeless lesson of the play and the root of its power and truth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Prep Division - Guitar Department Winter Recital


The Prep Division's young musicians perform a wide variety of repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Eugene Lang College Fall 2011 Dance Production


The Arts program presents the annual Fall Dance Production. The program features premieres of original dance works created by Juliette Mapp and Ori Flomin, as well as student choreographed works. All pieces are performed by students of Eugene Lang College.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$5
7:30 pm
Free

Screening | The Experiment: Short Films by Laura Kraning and Fern Silva


The Experiment is pleased to present for its second season finale a selection of shorts by Laura Kraning and Fern Silva. The recurring thread of the series this year concentrates on a comparative cinema wherein particular pairs of filmmakers are gathered to celebrate commonalities and contrasts found in their cinematic aesthetics. The films and videos of The Experiment are a testament to the convergence of documentary and experimental tableaus that, as our featured filmmakers pronounce, "traverse the border between the objective and the subjective, the real and the imaginary," (Laura Kraning) and "reflect the tensions between mystification of the observational and experiential and the realization of moments in time as a form of unification." (Fern Silva)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Concert | Annual Candlelight Concert


Featuring members of the university’s student choirs and Opera Hispanica, this year’s annual Candlelight Concert celebrates the music of South America with a performance of Missa Criojja (featuring Andean instruments), as well as holiday favorites that will have you singing along. Cast in the glow of hundreds of candles, the concert is an especially festive way to ring in the season. Reception to follow. All are invited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Act One


Act One is a monthly showcase of improvised one act plays performed by New York City improvisers. Hosted by the creators of The Scene, Dan Hodapp and Micah Sherman. Produced by GCA, Mike Burton and Allison Dembek.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Vocal Ensembles Concert


Jazz Ensembles will be performing combos led by Don Sickler and Ole Mathisen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Play: Noel Coward's Hay Fever


Less well-known than other works in Coward's canon, Hay Fever demonstrates the playwright's unique way with controlled mayhem and eccentric family characters. Featuring Drama's 4th-year actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Second Avenue Dance Company


The Second Avenue Dance Company functions as a contemporary professional repertory dance company. Made up of students in their final year of training, it is designed to serve as the dancers' transition into the professional world of dance. This concert presents previews of repertory and original works by renowned guest choreographers as well as original works by students.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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8:30 pm
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Theater | David Mamet's Boston Marriage, a Wickedly Funny Comedy


Anna and Claire are two bickering, scheming women who have long lived together on the fringes of upper-class society. Anna has just become the mistress of a wealthy man, from whom she has received an enormous emerald and an income to match. Claire, meanwhile, is infatuated with a respectable young lady and wants to enlist the jealous Anna’s help for an assignation. As the two women exchange barbs and take turns taunting Anna’s hapless maid, Claire’s young inamorata suddenly appears, setting off a crisis that puts both the valuable emerald and the women’s future at risk. To this wickedly funny comedy Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable plotting, spiced with Wildean wit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Gretchen Parlato, Jazz Singer


Winner of the Rising Star Female Vocalist award in the 2011 Downbeat Critics Poll, Gretchen Parlato has been called “the most important jazz singer since Cassandra Wilson” (All About Jazz). Her voice is breathy and sultry, yet focused, hugging the contours of tunes evoking Bill Evans in one moment, Brazilian music the next.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 pm
No cover

Performance | Comedy: slamborghini – GTX450


Founded in November 2011 by Taylor White and Dave Maulbeck, Slamborghini is headquartered in Sant’Agata Bolognese, in Northeastern Italy. There it manufactures some of the world’s most sought-after sketch comedy shows. With this year’s presentation of the best-in-class GTX 450 at the Peoples Improv Theatre, Slamborghini has marked another milestone in the history of luxury sketch comedy shows. With more than 120 laughs worldwide, Slamborghini is building on a succession of dynamic and elegant super sketch comedy shows including the 350GT, LP 560-4, LP 570-4 and the LP 570sx.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$5
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