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38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, July 15, 2012

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Park Walk | Park Nature Walk


This walk is bringing attention to its vital role in creating one of the scarcest resources in all of more Manhattan—wildlife habitat! Learn about the Park’s wildlife by joining experienced naturalists on guided nature walks along the Park’s esplanade. Enjoy a meandering waterfront walk while viewing and learning about the park’s flora and fauna, including some of the 85 different species of birds identified within Park boundaries. Peek into some of our many gardens to discover butterflies, dragonflies and other interesting insects. Get to know the native plants that thrive in unexpected places in and around the river’s edge. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first-hand. Please wear a bathing more suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. Kayaks and life vests provided. less
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Battery Park City Walk


2-4 miles, mostly flat with one upslope. See beautiful views of Robert F. Wagner Park, Rockefeller Park, more the Hudson River, New Jersey coastline, the World Financial Center, Stuyvesant High School, and more. Following that, participants can choose to eat in Chinatown or continue to walk part-way over the Brooklyn Bridge with spectacular sights of the Wall Street area. Inclement weather cancels. Take lunch along if you want to continue over the bridge. less
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10:30 am
$3

Workshop | Children's Book Writing Workshop


Free children's book writing class with Matthew Cody. MATTHEW CODY is the author of the middle grade more novels Powerless and The Dead Gentleman (both Knopf), and he has published pieces in McSweeney’s and Opium Magazine. He has taught at Laguardia Community College. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the more city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building. less
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history more tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Northern Manhattan-to-96th Street Walk


7-9 miles, some uphill in northern parks and lots of city streets. Bring lunch/water.
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11:00 am
$3

Hike | Socrates Sculpture Park Hike


Hike along Astoria, Queen’s shoreline to Socrates Sculpture Park. About 5 miles. Bring sun hat, sun more block, lunch and water. Call to confirm if hike is on. less
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11:00 am
$3

Fair | Street Fair


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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


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Other | Artists' Open House


Building 110 houses 20 visual artist studios, 2 rehearsal studios, and an exhibition space, all with more sweeping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Formerly an Army warehouse, historic Building 110 was transformed by LMCC in 2010 into a multi-use arts facility for the development and presentation of new work in the performing and visual arts. Artists-in-residence are offered a retreat-style experience just minutes from the city and audiences gain unique access to New York City’s newest cultural destination. less
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Bastille Day Celebration


Celebrate Bastille Day and enjoy the best of French culture at this street fair. From crêpes, canelés, more and fromages with refreshing wine and beer, to live music, this is New York City’s ultimate French summer fête. Try your luck at our famous prize drawing, and shop for classic crafts, gourmet treats, and special gifts, as les enfants enjoy face painting and arts-and-crafts activities at the Kids’ Corner. Don’t miss an afternoon full of fun for the entire famille! (photo: Antoine Donzeaud) less
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for more most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare. less
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12:30 pm
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Other | GlassLab Presented by The Corning Museum of Glass


The Corning Museum of Glass will once again partner with Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum to present more GlassLab this summer. The Corning Museum’s expert glassmakers will work with contemporary graphic designers included in the onsite exhibition Graphic Design—Now in Production, co-organized by Cooper-Hewitt and the Walker Art Center. less
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1:00 pm
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Staged Reading | New Play Readings: playgroundzero


playgroundzero is a series of works-in-progress play readings curated by playwright Saviana Stanescu. more This year Stanescu has selected four cutting-edge women playwrights including Dawn Saito, Cecilia Copeland, Penny Jackson, and Pamela Jackson. Each presentation will be followed by a talkback with the artists. less
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1:00 pm
$5

Concert | Afro-Colombian Music with Grupo Rebolú


Directly from New York City, Grupo Rebolú specializes int the traditional sounds of the Caribbean coast more of Colombia. Founded by childhood friends Moris Cañate and Ronald Polo, both of the Grammy-nominated N.Y.C. based Folklore Urbano, Revolú features original compositions set to traditional rhythms as well as a repertoire of songs hundreds of years old. Cañate and Polo have traveled all over Europe, Asia, and the Americas since childhood, playing with an ensemble which accompanied the President of Colombia on diplomatic visits. less
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin & Jon Paley's Pelotero (2011)


This compelling documentary narrated by John Leguizamo is a gritty and never before seen look inside more the world of Major League Baseball training camps in the Dominican Republic. For 16-year-old Dominican baseball players such as Miguel Angel and Jean Carlos, the only real chance to escape crushing poverty comes on July 2nd, the day they become eligible to sign professional baseball contracts. Filmmakers Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin and Jonathan Paley take you inside this never before seen world for an up close and personal look at the cost of the American dream. 73 min. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Film | Fritz Lang's Oscar-Nominated The Woman in the Window (1944): The Lusty Professor


With Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Raymond Massey. When a conservative middle-aged professor more engages in a minor dalliance with a femme fatale, he is plunged into a nightmarish quicksand of blackmail and murder. 107 min. less
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Laughter in the Park 2012


Up-and-coming as well as established comedians provide the stand-up laughs in an outdoor setting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Artists Respond: Mark di Suvero


An imaginative walking tours created in response to, and inspired by, Storm King’s exhibition, Mark more di Suvero. Created by past artists-in-residence, the walking tour are performative lectures intertwining the artists’ personal experiences and creative process on Governors Island with responses to di Suvero’s monumental works. less
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Zumba


With Dodge YMCA. Zumba fuses Latin and world music with aerobic interval training to sculpt the body more and invigorate the soul. Registration begins at 3:30pm. less
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4:00 pm
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Concert | William H. Atwood, Organist


Atwood is Director of Music at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, Virginia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Dancing | CHERYL: On The Waterfront


Art Party Impresarios CHERYL bring their signature high-concept hi-jinks - DJs and dancing, characters more in costume, hands-on art-making activities for grown-ups and more. Dockworkers, priests, blonde ladies and fishmongers populate the pier and The Ambrose for a waterfront dance party. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Lecture | Debt! A Series of Performative Lectures on Debt


An experimental lecture series on debt. Five artists from Eastern Europe paired with five American scholars more will present their collaborative research in a series of performative lectures on the nature, history and meaning of debt. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
$5

Workshop | Intro to Prana Yoga Teacher Training


Led by Jeff Migdow, MD, with Robyn Ross, RYT. Prana is the Sanskrit word for universal energy or “life more force,” analogous to the Chinese concept of “chi” or what homeopaths call “vital force.” In the yogic tradition, prana is seen as pervading and animating the universe, flowing through all things, including us. less
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | MoonDance with the George Gee Swing Orchestra


Whether you've been dancing for years or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, MoonDance is your chance more to strut your stuff under the stars! Free dance lessons begin at 6:30pm courtesy of Dance Manhattan -- Live band goes on at 7pm. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Theater | Outdoor Theater: The Rover by Aphra Behn


The “rover” of the play’s title is Willmore, a rakish naval captain, who falls in love with a young more woman named Hellena, who has set out to experience love before her brother sends her to a convent. Complications arise when Angellica Bianca, a famous courtesan, falls in love with Willmore and swears revenge on him for his betrayal. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Concert | Amplified Sundays: Jose Conde


Breaking far and away from the “Latin” stereotype, Jose Conde has made 3 exciting and different, more widely acclaimed albums that are globally eclectic, lyrically eccentric, unpredictable, and funky! His recently released first solo album reached #3 on the CMJ New World chart and stayed 10 weeks in the Top 5. With diverse influences and colors from South Africa to Brazil to Peru, and rootsy rhythms and humor undeniably and soulfully Cuban, yet uniquely Conde, the eponymous record is a significant departure evolved from his previous two, award winning, and much licensed cds under the guise of Jose Conde y Ola Fresca: the 2008 Independent Music Awards Best Latin Album REVOLUCION (Mr Bongo UK 2007), and AY! QUE RICO (PIPIKI RECORDS 2004). less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Student Driver: Indie Road


Come revel in the fun, supportive vibe as we celebrate the indie improv community of NYC and beyond! more Each week, two kick-ass indie teams dominate the stage, followed by the fast-paced, down-and-dirty moves of hosts Student Driver. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Concert | Experimental Sounds


1. Cheryl Pyle flute and Nico bass duet 2. "A Small Dream In Red" Duet - Nora McCarthy voice and Jorge more Sylvester saxophone less
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Guthrie Family Reunion Celebrating Woody’s 100th


For this special show, famed folk singer Arlo Guthrie and his family will come together to offer a rare more and special tribute to his dad, Woody Guthrie, in celebration of Woody’s 100th birthday. Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie is a legendary artist who shares timeless stories and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie Family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan base that spans the globe. If you’ve been to an Arlo Guthrie concert in the past 20 years, it’s likely you’ve seen his son, Abe Guthrie’s great smile, and heard his adept and tasteful keyboard accompaniment along with his powerful supporting vocals. Abe started performing professionally with his father in the early ’80s, when he founded the band, Xavier. Cathy Guthrie always knew she’d be in the music business but never thought she’d be a musician. Overseeing the Los Angeles office for the Guthrie family recording label, Rising Son Records, in 2000 she decided to pair up with Amy Nelson (daughter of Willie Nelson) to form the duo, Folk Uke. Annie Guthrie is a prolific songwriter and versatile musician, playing acoustic guitar, bass, and autoharp. Her songs are a pure reflection of her life and she has taken that to heart writing songs that tell it like it is. A lot can happen in five years, and for the husband-and-wife duo Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, the time between Exploration, their first album together in 2005, and 2011’s Bright Examples, has been one nonstop whirlwind of activity. Not only has the couple toured extensively both as a duo and as part of the “Guthrie Family Rides Again” tour, they’ve also released the children’s album Go Waggaloo, a live DVD entitled Folk Song and a solo album by Johnny. less
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7:00 pm
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Theater | New York Classical Theatre's Outdoor Production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night


New York Classical Theatre's roving production of Twelfth Night recasts the beloved comedy's setting more as fin de siècle New York. The company will lead audiences on Shakespeare's lively journey of mistaken identities, misguided lovers, and joyous celebration, recasting the play's setting to New York City circa 1900. Employing its signature "Panoramic Theatre" staging style, the company will escort audiences, pausing to hatch a confusion of plots and declare various passions against a backdrop of waterfalls, bridges, and shady groves. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Alarm Will Sound performs John Cage's Songbook


Alarm Will Sound's fans know that the group has been combining music and theater for some time now. What more they might not know is that John Cage's work was an early inspiration to take that path. The members of the ensemble did a production of Song Books as students years before starting Alarm Will Sound and much of what they've accomplished since then in innovating the concert-hall experience goes right back to the excitement they felt during that first Song Books. It's the kind of piece that calls on performers to expand how they think of themselves—using not just their instruments, but also their bodies, the space between them, and the experience of coming together itself. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin & Jon Paley's Pelotero (2011)


This compelling documentary narrated by John Leguizamo is a gritty and never before seen look inside more the world of Major League Baseball training camps in the Dominican Republic. For 16-year-old Dominican baseball players such as Miguel Angel and Jean Carlos, the only real chance to escape crushing poverty comes on July 2nd, the day they become eligible to sign professional baseball contracts. Filmmakers Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin and Jonathan Paley take you inside this never before seen world for an up close and personal look at the cost of the American dream. 73 min. less
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Performance | Christine & Kelly’s Comedy Bonanza


It’s very simple. There is no catch, there are no surprises, there are no secrets. Christine Pineiro more and Kelly Ann Rockwell, joined by special guests and a supporting cast, present a Bonanza of sketch comedy and improv. At the end, Christine is pregnant, you are the father, and Kelly has been dead the whole time. less
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Presentation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream


This year Pulse Ensemble Theatre is going to reprise Shakespeare in July instead of its usual August more slot. This year they’re doing A Midsummer Night’s Dream – expect the unexpected, including some rock ‘n roll (and a cross dresser or two). Pulse definitely does not take your classical approach to the Classics! Enjoy a theatrical evening under the stars. less
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Daws of Jeath


Stand Up Comedy and Improv Collide! The best N.Y. Improvisors perform in your face Longform based off more the minds of stand up comedians? Come and see if They will escape from…THE DAWS OF JEATH!!!!!!!!!!!! less
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9:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Vicious Cycle


A new Sunday open mic. Names are written, put in the bucket, then picked at random. Comics get 4 minutes. more And the next week it happens again. It’s kinda like… a Vicious Cycle. Hosted by Molly Austin and Mike Brown. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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