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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 1, 2015?

50 free events take place on Tuesday, December 1 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 1 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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50 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Estrangement: Why Europe and Russia are Drifting Apart
free events nyc 32nd Annual Seaport Tree Lighting
free events nyc Before/After: Jewish Lives in Berlin
free events nyc Garry Kasparov discusses his book Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped
free events nyc Opera Orchestra of New York presents Eve Queler and Friends
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Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest! This tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Federal Hall National Memorial Guided Tour


Free Ranger-guided tours are available to the public. The schedule is subject to staff availability. Starts times are 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM. Tours take place Monday through Friday until December 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. This tour takes place every day at 10am, and Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring their take on Dixieland Jazz. The band features: Ed Bonoff on drums; James Collier on trombone; Lee Lorenz on cornet; Pete Sokolow on piano; Dick Waldburger on bass; Ernie Lumer on clarinet; and Bill Wurtzel on guitar. This event recurs every Tuesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Talk | Estrangement: Why Europe and Russia are Drifting Apart


A talk with Klaus Segbers, Professor of Political Science at the Institute for East European Studies and the Department for Political and Social Sciences at Freie Universitaet Berlin, and Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs at the Harriman Institute. After the end of the East-West Conflict, it seemed plausible to assume that the EU and Russia would increasingly converge. At the time, Germany was considered the main bridge between these two spheres. But today, the gap only increases.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. This workshop occurs every day through December 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | Tackling the 1965-66 Anti-Communist Violence in Indonesia


What are the accomplishments and limitations of activists conducting local-level campaigning for justice for the victims of the 1965-66 anti-communist violence in Indonesia? Speaker Vannessa Hearman is lecturer in Indonesia Studies at the University of Sydney. She is a historian of modern Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Her research deals with the 1965-66 violence in Indonesia and histories of transnational social activism. Lunch will be served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition. This tour occurs every day except on Sundays and on December 24-27.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Master Class | Master Class with famous pianist Richard Goode


This special event provides music lovers with a rare opportunity to witness the interaction between gifted students and great artists as they examine and explore the arts of performance on the highest level.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Lecture | Bilingual Children’s Language and Literacy Development: The Role of Home and School Contexts


A lecture by Prof. Carol Scheffner-Hammer of Columbia University.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:15 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Jazz Arts Combo Festival 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Evening of Saxophones 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM MSM Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM MSM Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition. This tour occurs every day except on Sundays and on December 24-27.
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3:30 pm
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Talk | HGTV's Emmy-Nominated Property Brothers in Discussion


Join Jonathan and Drew Scott — HGTV’s Property Brothers — for a discussion and Q+A. The Emmy Award-nominated duo turn rundown fixer-uppers into perfect properties on the HGTV series "Property Brothers" and "Property Brothers: Buying & Selling." Jonathan, a licensed contractor, and Drew, a seasoned agent, also star in other HGTV series "Brother vs. Brother" and "Property Brothers at Home on the Ranch."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Festival | Park Holiday Lighting Ceremony


Celebrate the holidays in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Hear lively music from Metropolitan Klezmer and Cara Samantha and enjoy sweet treats as they launch the festive season by illuminating the park with thousands of brilliant lights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Workshop | eBook Help Hour: Get Started with eBooks


Need help getting started with eBooks? Bring your laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone to eBook Help Hour. Get assistance loading electronic library books on your Kindle, create your free Adobe ID, learn about 3M Cloud Library, and so much more. Make sure you bring your library card and any necessary access passwords for your devices so they can help you as quickly as possible.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. This workshop occurs every day through December 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Festival | 32nd Annual Seaport Tree Lighting


It's the 32nd Annual Seaport District Tree Lighting with special guest host Lauren Scala of NBC 4 New York. Focused on community and giving back, the lighting ceremony kicks off the holiday season with a glorious 60-foot tree, live music performances by a cappella group the Mistletones, gospel youth group Livre’, singer-songwriter Connell Cruise, the Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church choir, American Idol winner Nick Fradiani and a special appearance by Santa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Film | Climate: Make It Work: Film and Discussion


Inspired by Laurence Tubiana and Bruno Latour, 200 students from around the world gathered in Paris in May 2015 to act out and reinvent a U.N. Climate conference in anticipation of COP21 in Paris. This film captures the experience of the student participants. Will they reach a consensus? Panel discussion following screening with Jennifer Ching, President of the COP21 "Make it Work" Simulation, and producer Nora Philippe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | It's a Dog's World!: Four Photographers


The gallery is pleased to exhibit four solo shows and Doggerel, a gallery artists' group show exploring this theme.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Adam Levin discusses his book Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves


Increasingly, identity theft is a fact of life. We might once have hoped to protect ourselves from hackers with airtight passwords and aggressive spam folders, and those are good ideas as far as they go. But the truth is, there are people out there -- a lot of them -- who treat stealing your identity as a full-time job.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Archaist/Innovator: The Multifaceted Mr. Griboedov


An event exploring the life and works of Alexander Sergeevich Griboedov. A Renaissance man and one of the most interesting and contradictory figures of the Romantic period, Alexander Sergeevich Griboedov became an emblem of his time, a hero of novels written by later generations. In addition to a keen intellect and dry wit, Griboedov seemed to possess endless energy and curiosity. The sheer number of his occupations and talents is astounding – he was a high-ranking diplomat of the Russian Empire, an admired composer, orientalist scholar, world traveler, gifted linguist and polyglot, and the author of one very special play – the most famous, beloved, and without a doubt the most quoted literary work in the history of Russia. In this unique program, excursions into Griboedov’s life, pursuits and world will be intermingled with performances and explanations of his musical and literary work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Reading | Irish American Writers and Artists Salon


Participants will have up to ten minutes to present in the medium of their choice: reading, poetry, comedy, music, etc. Works in progress are welcome. If they choose, participants can use part of their allotted 10 minutes to ask for comments or advice from the audience. Others may want to brainstorm for the whole 10 minutes, or simply present their work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Producing Your Own Show on Manhattan Neighborhood Network


MNN is a public access television network and media education center offering hyperlocal programming and free video production courses to Manhattan and Harlem residents. Attend an orientation to learn how you can become a certified producer with them.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | William Randolph, Organist


A special organ recital series, featuring the recently restored Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Adventures in Italian Opera: A Conversation with Conductor Paolo Carignani


The third Adventure in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin will feature Italian conductor Paolo Carignani, who is widely admired for his incisive performances and ability to make familiar repertory sound fresh and relevant. He is much sought-after by top opera companies and returns to the Met this fall for Turandot and La Bohème.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Talk | An Evening with Author Elizabeth Samet


Elizabeth Samet is the author of No Man’s Land: Preparing for War and Peace in Post 9/11 America; Soldier’s Heart: Reading Literature Through Peace and War at West Point; Willing Obedience: Citizens, Soldiers, and the Progress of Consent in America, 1776-1898. She is a professor at USMA West Point.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: Bill Jacobson


Bill Jacobson has been making photographs for over forty years, and though his methods have varied, his work is united by underlying, ongoing concerns with memory and perception. In his most recent work, Place (Series), Jacobson has shifted to sharply focused, minimal still lifes, each involving a rectangular shape that in some way interrupts the environment within the frame.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Artist Talk: Kunié Sugiura


Kunié Sugiura, an artist in the exhibition For a New World to Come: Experiments in Japanese Art and Photography, 1968-1979 will discuss her work in the context of the New York art scene, from her arrival in the 1960s to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Before/After: Jewish Lives in Berlin


A talk by Sharon Adler on Jewish life in Berlin before and after the Holocaust and by artist Shlomit Lehavi on her art project inspired by "The Jewish Address Book of Berlin 1931." Sharon Adler serves as CEO of Stiftung Zurückgeben, a foundation which supports the endeavors of Jewish women in arts and sciences including, among many others, Shlomit Lehavi's project. Their presentations will be followed by a conversation with Professor Susanne Rohr.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Lecture | Calliope Authors Reading


With the co-founders of the audiobook project, Harry Schwartz, a practitioner, teacher and advocate in urban planning and Lynne Sharon Schwartz, a distinguished novelist, essayist and translator. This lecture with audio clips features original recordings of major American authors reading from their works. The authors and books include James Baldwin, Another Country; William Styron, Lie Down in Darkness; James Jones, From Here to Eternity; John Updike, "Lifeguard," from Pigeon Feathers; Bernard Malamud, "The Mourners," from The Magic Barrel; Nelson Algren, The Man With the Golden Arm; and Philip Roth, Letting Go. Three to four minute excerpts from readings by the seven authors, each preceded by a brief introduction about the author and the book, are highlighted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Korean Film: Choi Dong-hoon’s Assassination (2015)


While Korea is occupied by the Japanese Army in 1933, the resistance plans to kill the Japanese Commander. But their plan is threatened by a traitor within their group and also the enemies' forces are hunting them down. 140 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Seductions of Surveillance: The Writing of Wolfgang Hilbig


Marking the English publication of German writer Wolfgang Hilbig's story collection Sleep of the Righteous and his novel 'I', Hilbig’s translator Isabel Fargo Cole is in conversation with New-York based writer Joshua Cohen (author of Book of Numbers) about the work and life of one of postwar Germany’s major literary figures, focusing on his penetrating, prescient exploration of surveillance and its corrosive effect on psyche and society.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Translator Eve Jochnowitz discusses The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook


This legendary vegetarian cookbook — originally published in Yiddish in Vilna, Lithuania, in 1938 – was recently released in a new English translation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | 4-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke discusses his book Rules for a Knight


Ethan Hawke, star of Dead Poets Society, Reality Bites, Training Day, Before Sunrise and Boyhood, pens an unforgettable fable about a Knight’s journey and a short guide to what gives life beauty and meaning.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Ann Hampton Callaway performs from her CD The Hope of Christmas


An exciting performance and CD signing with Ann Hampton Callaway and special guest William Schermerhorn with music director Alex Rybeck. Callaway will be featuring selections from her latest holiday release.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Double Take 15 Reading


Double Take is a unique reading series that asks award winning and emerging poets, novelists, editors, and artists to trade takes on shared experiences. Readings: - Bonnie Friedman and Yona Zeldis McDonough seek salvation at the Salvation Army thrift store. - Molly Haskell and Noah Isenberg return to Casablanca. - Gene Seymour and David Yaffe recall falling for John, Paul, George, Ringo, and Joni.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Garry Kasparov discusses his book Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped


Author Garry Kasparov has been a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin for over a decade. In this urgent book, Kasparov shows that the collapse of the Soviet Union was not an endpoint - only a change of seasons, as the Cold War melted into a new spring. But now, after years of complacency and poor judgment, winter is once again upon us.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


This introductory meditation class was featured in New York Magazine’s top picks. This workshop repeats Tuesdays November 10, November 17, November 24, December 1 and December 22.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Discussion | It’s About Time: Together We Can End AIDS, with Mo Rocca


This World AIDS Day, join five leaders in the fight against AIDS for an engaging conversation about what it will take to defeat HIV/AIDS in our lifetime. Mo Rocca, correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning, will moderate a panel discussion probing the latest advances in prevention, the coming battles in advocacy, and the challenges that we can overcome by working together. Panelists include: Dr. Mary T. Bassett: Commissioner, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr. Mark Feinberg: CEO, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Charles King: CEO, Housing Works and Co-Chair of Governor Cuomo’s AIDS Task Force Kelsey Louie: CEO, Gay Men’s Health Crisis and Member of Governor Cuomo's AIDS Task Force Chase Strangio: Staff Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Lauren Redniss discusses her book Thunder and Lightning: Weather Past, Present, Future


Lauren Redniss's work combines reporting, historical research, artwork and design. is the author of Century Girl: 100 Years in the Life of Doris Eaton Travis, Last Living Star of the Ziegfeld Follies and Radioactive: Marie and Pierre Curie, A Tale of Love and Fallout, a finalist for the National Book Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Signing | Photographer Robert Herman discusses his book The Phone Book


Join acclaimed New York City street photographer Robert Herman for a moderated discussion and audience Q+A about his second photo book. The highly anticipated follow up to The New Yorkers features iPhone images taken all over the world using the Hipstamatic app. Mario Estrada from Hipstamatic and "Snap" Magazine will moderate the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Open Mike | Super Storytellers


No Name Comedy/Variety Show producer Eric Vetter brings New York's best established and emerging authors and storytellers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | The Advanced Rhythm Ensemble


The Advanced Rhythm Ensemble focuses on student performance of concepts in a practical playing context. They work on playing rhythmic superimpositions, metric modulations, odd meters, changing meters, and cross-rhythms, using original music by the instructor and ensemble members, as well as blues, standards, and originals by other jazz composers where appropriate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you. This tour takes place Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Opera Orchestra of New York presents Eve Queler and Friends


An evening of beautiful music and singing with conductor Eve Queler and soprano Jami Leonard, mezzo-soprano Ewa Plonka, tenor Thorsteinn Helgi Arbjornsson, baritone John Viscardi, and pianist Douglas Martin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Piano Cantabile: Fairy Tales in Russian Music


Program: Medtner: Selected Fairy Tales Shchedrin: Selections from Little Hump-horse Suite Tchaikovsky/Pletnev: From The Nutcracker Suite Rachmaninoff: Etude-tableau op. 39 no. 6 Prokofiev: Selections from Cinderella, op. 97 and selections from Old Grandmother's Tales, op. 31 Zelenaia: The Lion That Couldn't Roar (music fairy-tale based on story written by Robert Sherman) The oncert is performed by gifted young student artists, distinguished faculty members, and renowned guests at prestigious New York City concert venues and cultural institutions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Jazz | The Music of Herbie Hancock Ensemble


Performance is a central component of every student's education and the Ensemble Showcases are where faculty-led student groups showcase their talent and creativity. The Music of Herbie Hancock Ensemble is devoted to exploring the compositions of Herbie Hancock from the early sixties through the seventies. The ensemble discusses and applies many key elements of Hancock’s writing and playing style, focusing on material from his Blue Note albums as well as on his later Headhunters compositions. Hancock’s concepts are applied to every instrument in the band.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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