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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 22, 2010?

79 free events take place on Thursday, July 22 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 July 22 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 July . 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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79 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, July 22, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Fitness in the Square


Fitness in the Square begins at 7:00 AM with "The Basics of Running 101" followed by "Open Level Yoga" at 8:00 AM, both presented in partnership with lululemon athletica. Then at 9:00 AM join "Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp" for a full body aerobic workout.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center. Classes are for all ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
Free

Other | Skateboarding and Roller Blading


Free and open to all skateboarders and roller bladers, weather permitting. WARNING: This is an unsupervised facility. Enter the skatepark at your own risk. You must wear a helmet at all times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
Free

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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Other | Big City Fishing


Yes, you can fish in the Hudson River! They provide rods, reels, bait and instruction. So come on down and try your luck at fishing while enjoying the warm sun and cool breezes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Hike | Governors Island Hike


A hike through the National Historic Landmark District. Behind the façade of the island’s military structures lie hidden courtyards and stately grounds resounding with echoes from the past. Join a National Park Ranger for this 1.5 hour, 1.5 mile walking experience and discover how the role of the island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Concert | Kids in the Square


Calling all kids, head here for family fun, music, fitness, puppeteers and more! 10:00 AM Yogi Beans' Mommy & Me Yoga 12:00 PM Baby Loves Disco
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Teach Yourself: Computer Self-Study


Hands on using wireless laptops. Discover free computer tutorials on the web. Search the catalog for books, DVDs and eBooks to help you learn computer programs and concepts on your own. Find resources on Word, Excel, Office 2007, the Internet, typing and other topics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

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

Park Walk | From the Maine to the Mall Tour


Explore the south end of the park, including the Children's District, Lake, and the Mall.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Dance Lesson | Summer Native American Dance


Interactive dance programs with different Native American artists each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Bilal, Soul Singer/Songwriter


No longer the best-kept secret of the formidable Soulquarians collective—which includes such luminaries as Mos Def, Erykah Badu, and D’Angelo—singer/songwriter Bilal has become a neo-soul titan. His debut album, 1st Born Second, features production by Dr. Dre, and he’s collaborated with everyone from Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Sun Ra and Talib Kweli. Poised, suave, and prodigiously skilled, Bilal specializes in compelling, jazz-tinged ballads, which never sacrifice nuance to achieve showstopper status.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Exploring Hallett and the Pond Tour


Take a break to enjoy the Park! Take this half-hour walk through the Park's smallest woodland area and learn its history, enjoy its peacefulness, and discover the mystery behind the waterfall. Due to limited space in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, the first 20 people to sign in at the beginning of the tour will be able to participate! Call for directions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Broadway in the Park: Chicago / A Little Night Music / Falling for Eve / Rock of Ages


Casts from the most popular musicals on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz on the Plaza: Karolina Strassmayer & Drori Mondlak


Voted "Top Five Alto Saxophonist" in the 2004 Downbeat Readers' Poll, Strassmaye has obtained critical acclaim for her phenomenal musicianship since arriving in New York City from her native Austria. The first female member of the renowned WDR (West German Radio) Big Band based in Cologne, she has been commuting between the USA and Germany, quickly becoming a force on the international jazz scene. Jazz greats like Joe Williams, Ernestine Anderson, Frank Foster, Don Friedman, Danny Mixon and Lynn Seaton have employed Drori Mondlak for his exceptional skills as a creative accompanist and soloist. A presence on the New York City jazz scene since the mid 1980’s, he has now made Cologne, Germany his second home, in order to participate more fully in the European creative music scene.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Jon Weber, Jazz Pianist


Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition - and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Orsted Pederson, and Avishai Cohen have all recorded his music. His newest critically-acclaimed release, Simple Complex, rose to #1. He lives in New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Modern Jazz: Chuck Braman Quintet


If you like jazz in the style of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, or Bill Evans, you'll the Chuck Braman Quintet. They play creative modern jazz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | New York Latin Jazz: Latin Up–Ray Santiago


This New York Latin dance and jam band features the harddriving piano playing and earthy direction of Ray Santiago.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Park Walk | Tour of the Exhibit Statuesque


Designed to provide visitors with an overview of the exhibition's themes as well details about each artist and the works included, the tour will visit each of the ten figurative sculptures on view and last approximately 30 minutes. Statuesque brings together a dynamic group of six international artists--Pawel Althamer, Huma Bhabha, Aaron Curry, Thomas Houseago, Matthew Monahan, and Rebecca Warren--whose work reinvigorates the tradition of figurative sculpture. This exhibition marks the New York debut of each work included and is also the first time this international group of artists has been shown together.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Urban Folk/Jazz: KJ Denhert


Denhert has been making audiences laugh, dance and cry for over three decades. Her special blend of urban folk and jazz has earned her multiple Independent Music Awards and in 2009 she was named as one of the top female vocalists. Her pathos, originality and impeccable musicianship make her one of a kind, not to be missed.
   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

Hike | Governors Island Hike


A hike through the National Historic Landmark District. Behind the façade of the island’s military structures lie hidden courtyards and stately grounds resounding with echoes from the past. Join a National Park Ranger for this 1.5 hour, 1.5 mile walking experience and discover how the role of the island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Screening | Short Films by Native Americans


Native directors capture the spirit of the exhibition Hide: Skin as Material and Metaphor. Gesture Down (I Don't Sing) (2006, 10 min.) The filmmaker shares a poetic and personal reflection of his journey south from California to Mexico in search of the “last” traditional Kumeyaay singer. The work was inspired by James Welch’s poem, “Gesture Down to Guatemala.” Good Looking (2007, 21 min.) A struggling young actor finally lands a role. Unfortunately, it’s as a bimbo in a zombie film. Now she must decide: take the part or maintain her self-respect? My Métis Grandmother (2008, 30 min.) All her life, Cecile St. Amant concealed her Métis heritage. Now, her granddaughter, the filmmaker, lovingly begins to lead her to a new way of thinking. Female Rain (2006, 2 min.) In a piece based on a poem by Navajo writer Laura Tohe, the filmmaker expresses her love of the Navajo language. Writing the Land (2007, 8 min.) A celebration of Musqueam elder Larry Grant’s experience of rediscovering the Hunkamenum language and cultural traditions in the cityscape of Vancouver, located on ancestral Musqueam lands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Summer Native American Dance


Interactive dance programs with different Native American artists each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Market Research Information Sources


Overview of selected sources, both print and electronic, for finding market research and reports.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free

City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour…..and it’s Free! Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories is just waiting to be peeled away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Strawberry Fields Forever Tour


Begin with the tranquility and beauty of Strawberry Fields then enjoy Bethesda Terrance and the Mall as the tour takes you east, across the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Wolfgang Petersen's The Neverending Story (1984): Escaping into a Book


With Gerald McRaney and Moses Gunn. A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. 94 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Teach Yourself: Learn a New Language


Hands on using wireless laptops. Discover a wide selection of self-study resources to help you learn a new language or brush up on one you’ve studied before. Class covers resources available through library and free websites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Theater | Deborah Yarchun's Next Year in Jerusalem: An Anti-Romantic Comedy


Rachel is only 19 when she meets Nat for the first time on what she insists is not a date. Nat is unconvinced. A site-specific, anti-romantic comedy in three cerebral battles. Presented by Rogue Theater.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Moving From Print to Web with Adobe CS5


Moving from print to web design can be a daunting task. The workflows are unique and print designers often struggle when trying to figure out the best way to design websites. In this seminar they’ll teach how to approach a project. What steps do you take from concept, to design, to complete working website? What software do you use and when?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films by Native Americans


Native directors capture the spirit of the exhibition Hide: Skin as Material and Metaphor. Gesture Down (I Don't Sing) (2006, 10 min.) The filmmaker shares a poetic and personal reflection of his journey south from California to Mexico in search of the “last” traditional Kumeyaay singer. The work was inspired by James Welch’s poem, “Gesture Down to Guatemala.” Good Looking (2007, 21 min.) A struggling young actor finally lands a role. Unfortunately, it’s as a bimbo in a zombie film. Now she must decide: take the part or maintain her self-respect? My Métis Grandmother (2008, 30 min.) All her life, Cecile St. Amant concealed her Métis heritage. Now, her granddaughter, the filmmaker, lovingly begins to lead her to a new way of thinking. Female Rain (2006, 2 min.) In a piece based on a poem by Navajo writer Laura Tohe, the filmmaker expresses her love of the Navajo language. Writing the Land (2007, 8 min.) A celebration of Musqueam elder Larry Grant’s experience of rediscovering the Hunkamenum language and cultural traditions in the cityscape of Vancouver, located on ancestral Musqueam lands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Cast members from Broadway's Million Dollar Quartet perform


Million Dollar Quartet uses classic rock & roll songs to tell the story of one night in a recording studio with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Chess in the Park


A Beginning and Intermediate Chess Program for Adults. Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Or simply learn from other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come join us for some board time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Theater | Family Theater Workshop


New York Classical Theatre presents educational family workshops for children ages 7-12 and their parents. The workshop is a wonderful introduction to classical theatre. Family workshops are taught by performers and filled with games. Participants will learn the story of the play, how to get ready for the show and get a chance to act from the script. Parents are encouraged to participate with their kids too!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Enjoy breathtaking views of NYC while kayaking on the Hudson River. Completely free. Must know how to swim. A changing room and shower and hose to rinse off with are available. They have a limited number of locks available. Please bring your own lock.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Marc Cohn performs from his CD Listening Booth: 1970


The singer/songwriter ("Walking in Memphis") makes his mark as an interpreter of other artists' songs with an album of songs from 1970, which he believes to be one of the greatest years in music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Young Dancemakers Company performs original works


Young Dancemakers Company is a one-of-a-kind student summer ensemble brought together to create and tour original student-choreographed works. In addition to their own work, the students will perform an excerpt from Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company’s master work Continuous Replay, restaged by Catherine Cabeen, former company member. Now in its 15th year, YDC selected 17 talented dancers from ten public high schools throughout the boroughs of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | 15th Annual Juried Exhibition


With Andrew Baron, Katherine Dolgy Ludwig, Michael Greathouse, Jane Fox Hipple, Diana Heise, Kahori Kamiya, Linda LaBella, Emily Lindskoog, Judith Rushin, Louise Wallace, Nicole White, and Tara Zabor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Young Curators, New Ideas III, An Experimental Exhibition


An experimental exhibition that investigates current positions in contemporary art through the perspective of six curators. Exhibiting curators include Andrew Russeth & Liza Buzytsky, Erin Dziedzic, Kate Greenberg & Hilary Schaffner, Stamatina Gregory, Gabriella Hiatt, and James Shaeffer. These multifaceted and dynamic micro-exhibitions consider contemporary issues that exist at the intersection of curatorial practice and artistic production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Alternative Pop: Danni Rosner


Danni Rosner writes branded organic pop that plays just as much into the catchiness of her tunes as do the 'can't get 'em out of your head' melodies, calming chords, soothing progressions and the (intended) lack of overproduction.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Belly Dancing Class


With Lisa Rickenbacker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Career Evolution: Preparing for Your Career's Next Leap


Join John Crant for this special lecture where you'll learn how to: lay the groundwork necessary to take your career to the next level, get on the 'short list' for that next promotion, and be continuously marketing your achievements throughout the year – the surest way to be seen as a standout. Get out of line in your career, and get ready for your next great career opportunity
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Didgeridoo Workshop


A four-hour workshop headed by Ondrej Smeykal for beginning and advanced players of this native Australian wind instrument.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Exhibiition: The Best of Intentions


Painting, drawing, collage, prints, photography and sculpture by artist friends who share their visual perceptions and show their support for the gallery. With Jaqueline Barnett, Patricia Cobb, Judith Deich, Denise Deleray, Betty Guernsey, Neddi Heller, Kenneth Hutley, Elizabeth James, Mi Heun Kim, Nancy Legner, Stephen Mohn, Yasuji Nakamura, Segimon Pedragosa, Carlyle Raine, Beatrice Rubel, Jocelyn Russell, Caroline Schulz, Pilar Segura, Michelle Stone, Nobuko Tanabe, Janice Trusky, and Kimberly Wasson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Exhibition: Summer Selections 2010


Featuring 27 artists and an eclectic array of concepts and techniques, the show encompasses painting, mixed media, sculpture and assemblage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Joel Coen & Ethan Coen's The Big Lebowski (1998): Mistaken Identity Comedy


With Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Julianne Moore. "Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. 117 min. Music by DJ Cosmo Baker starts at 6pm; film starts at sunset.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Moving From Print to Web with Adobe CS5


Moving from print to web design can be a daunting task. The workflows are unique and print designers often struggle when trying to figure out the best way to design websites. In this seminar they’ll teach how to approach a project. What steps do you take from concept, to design, to complete working website? What software do you use and when?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Open Lab Computer Class


Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance. Pre-register with librarian at the Information Desk. If you have your own laptop you can also bring it to the class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Rock & Pop: The Antlers / Dinosaur Feathers


The Antlers, the meteoric post-rock artists take the stage with fellow Brooklynites Dinosaur Feathers and their tropical surf pop sound opening the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Shall We Dance? Instruction for Samba, Ballet and Waacking


Schedule for Dance Instruction 6:00pm: BALLET, Dance Theatre of Harlem 7:15pm: SAMBA, Grupo Ribeiro Productions 8:30pm: WAACKING/VOGUE, Imperial House of Waacking 9:35pm: DANCE PARTY Absolute beginners in all styles are welcome. Lightweight clothing and athletic shoes are strongly recommended for this exciting night of free dance instruction for the entire community! Three of New York City's best performers in Ballet, Samba, and Waacking will highlight the basics of their respective styles in a festive and highly interactive environment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Sounds Like Paper 2010 Concert Series


Paper Magazine and Ray Ban present "Sounds Like PAPER 2010," a 3-concert series featuring what's next in music straight from Paper's pages. Acts TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Walk NYC


A walking program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks hired trained walking instructors who will keep participants active, exercising and having fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


lululemon athletica provides free yoga classes for all ages and levels. Awaken the body’s potential with revitalizing movement, stretching, breathing, and poses. Some of yoga’s benefits include weight loss, deeper sleep, release from pain and arthritis, and a more youthful appearance. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Mats are provided. In case of rain, please call.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Cheryl Harris Sharman discusses her book Nightshift NYC


New York has been called the city that never sleeps by filmmakers, songwriters, and at least a century's worth of news stories. It is the other New York, when the city is left to those who know it best. They relish the empty sidewalks and streets, relax into the slower pace, and -- gasp -- talk to each other like old friends in a small town. There are those who live in the night, and there are those who work the nightshift. They are the fry cooks and coffee jockeys, train conductors and cab hacks, the cops, the docs, and the fishmongers selling cod by the crate. They are also the immigrant newcomers, the underemployed, and the economically marginalized. An award-winning writer and researcher will share some of their stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Donald Barthelme Considered: A Strange Object Covered in Fur Which Breaks Your Heart


Critics can’t quite agree: was Barthelme the end of modernism or the first practitioner of American post-modern narrative? In a weirdly Barthelmean twist, he won the National Book Award in 1972 for a children’s book entitled The Slightly Irregular Fire Engine; or The Hithering Thithering Djinn—the exuberance of that title speaks volumes about the obsessions of this writer who produced some of the most inventive fiction of the post-war period. Join the National Book Foundation and a panel of acclaimed writers for a discussion of Barthelme’s legacy, influence, and narrative innovations. Panelists: Emily Barton is the author of the novels Brookland and The Testament of Yves Gundron, both named New York Times Notable Books of the Year. Tracy Daugherty’s Hiding Man: A Biography of Donald Barthelme was named a New York Times Notable Book of the Year in 2009. Stacey D’Erasmo is the author of 3 novels, and her critical writing has appeared in such publications as The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times Book Review, and Ploughshares. David Gates is the author of two novels and a collection of stories, The Wonders of the Invisible World.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Lesson | Salsa Class with Talia


Salsa classes with Talia from Stepping Out Studios.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Screenwriting Workshop


Facilitated by Michael Eldridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 3 Poets: Maggie Nelson / Heather Christle / Dorothea Lasky


Maggie Nelson is the author of Bluets, Heather Christle wrote The Difficult Farm, and Dorothea Lasky authored Black Life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | 4 poets read from their work


A showcase reading with Tan Lin, Rachel Levitsky, Joanna Furhman and Ken Chen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Afrobeat Music: Antibalas


Antibalas - Spanish for "bulletproof" - is a high-energy and highly celebrated Afrobeat orchestra from Brooklyn. The band anchors this year's Broadway hit Fela! with their musical direction and energetic instrumentalists, arranging and performing the music of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and originals alike.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Danita Carter reads from her book Murder in the Hamptons


A novel that intersects the worlds of music, money, and murder.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Good Food: A Collection of Short Films about Food


Media That Matters presents this collection of short films and animations about food and sustainability. Q&A to follow with filmmakers and representatives of Media That Matters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Concert | Great Art Knows No Boundaries: A Performance and Discussion with Pianist, Conductor and Teacher Edward Arthur Shure


April 10, 2010 marked the 100th Anniversary of the birth of world-renowned concert pianist and teacher Leonard Shure. Leonard Shure's son, pianist, conductor and teacher Edward Arthur Shure in a performance/discussion that honors two giants in the world of music and acting; his father (and teacher), Leonard Shure and his great aunt, Stella Adler.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Ilie Ruby reads from her book The Language of Trees


Ruby reads from her magical, mysterious debut novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Jim Campilongo, Blues Guitarist


Billboard Magazine has described JIM CAMPILONGO as “an American treasure”, an accolade the guitarist’s artistry and influential career has richly earned him. Jim’s career began in the mid 1970s and has evolved with nine albums of original music and guest appearances on dozens of recordings - from CAKE’s million-selling Prolonging the Magic - to lead guitar duties with MARTHA WAINWRIGHT and THE LITTLE WILLIES, his band with NORAH JONES.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Typographic Comics


Join James Pannafino for a presentation about Typographic Comics. Type (or typographic) Comics are comic books that use typography in place of imagery as the primary method of storytelling. Most traditional comics are sequential art based with letters and sound effects as supporting devices. Type Comics use design principles, typographic layout, and careful page composition to create a unique narrative experience. Pannafino is a faculty member at Millersville University, Pennsylvania in the Art and Design Department where he teaches graphic and interactive design courses. His research interests include information design, visualization, sequential art, digital narrative forms, and visual storytelling. His first book Common College Sense uses visual diagrams in a sequential order to communicate common-sense tasks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | 3 Chaplin Films with Live Accompaniment by the Brooklyn Philharmonic


The Brooklyn-born, UK-based Carl Davis, a conductor for the London Symphony Orchestra who has composed music for more than 100 television programs and whose remarkable work as a composer of original scores to silent films is unrivaled, makes a triumphant return to the Bandshell. Davis will conduct the fantastic Brooklyn Philharmonic in live performances of his original scores to Easy Street, 1:00 AM, and Behind the Screen, three of Charlie Chaplin’s classics from the Mutual Film Corporation. The Two Man Gentlemen Band sets the Little Tramp-esque mood with some antic, old-timey fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
$3 suggested donation

Author Reading | 3 Writers: Julia Holmes / Kira Henehan / Adam Golaski


A dark satire rendered with all the slapstick humor of a Buster Keaton film, JULIA HOLMES' debut novel Meeks evokes the strange charm of a Haruki Murakami novel in a dystopic setting reminiscent of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. KIRA HENEHAN was born in New York and grew up in various locales around the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Her work has been published in Fence, jubilat, Chelsea, Conjunctions, and Denver Quarterly, among others. She has been included in A Best of Fence: The First Nine Years, an anthology. ADAM GOLASKI is the author of Color Plates, a "museum" that houses connected little stories drawn from the paintings of Eduoard Manet, Edgar Degas, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Mary Cassatt, and Worse Than Myself, a collection of strange stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Reading | Film Script Reading: Chris Twomey's Last Monarch


Artist Twomey's feature film script, directed by Susannah Nolan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Memoir Writing Workshop


Shahnaz Habib, an instructor at Gotham Writers’ Workshop, shares tips on how aspiring writers can delve into their past and put focus and purpose on their life stories in a free introductory Memoir Writing. Through short lectures and readings Habib will reveal how aspiring memoirists can relay their life stories with the finesse of fiction. Participants are encouraged to bring pen and paper to complete a short writing exercise designed to help them start their own piece of writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | New Amsterdam Summer Orchestra performs Mozart and Haydn


Program: Mozart: La Clemenza di Tito overture Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Haydn: Symphony No. 104 (London) Guest Conductor: Matthew Oberstein; Guest Soloist: Karlos Rodriguez, cello.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | The Beach Boys, Rock & Roll Legends


You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they've had and how many millions of albums they've sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you're assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. To be sure, this band has birthed a torrent of hit singles ("I Get Around," "Fun, Fun, Fun", "Wouldn't It Be Nice") and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly that every pop act since has been in its debt.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Love's Labour's Lost


The Bard's comedy in an unusual outdoor setting: in the Parking Lot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale: Unhinged by Jealousy


King Leontes is undone by his own jealousy in this classic directed by Michael Greif. With Gerry Bamman, Francois Battiste, Linda Emond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bill Heck, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Byron Jennings, Heather Lind, Hamish Linklater, Jesse L. Martin, Nyambi Nyambi, Matthew Rauch, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard Topol, and Max Wright.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Billy Wilder's Oscar-Winning Sunset Blvd. (1950): Ready for Her Close-Up


With William Holden, Gloria Swanson and Erich von Stroheim. A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity. 110 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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