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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 17, 2013?

60 free events take place on Wednesday, July 17 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 17 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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60 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

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Workshop | Sunrise Tai Chi Class


With ith Robert Martinez, certified Tai Chi Instructor. Try something new. Suitable for all levels. Wear comfy clothing and bring water. Rain and weather/air advisory cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$10 suggested donation...

Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Hike | Hiking Through History: Governors Island’s Historic District


Join the National Park Service for a hike through the National Historic Landmark District on Governors Island. Park rangers will guide you on a 1.5-mile, 1.5-hour tour through over 200 years of history in one of New York’s most historic and beautiful places. Tours begin with the arrival of 10am Manhattan ferry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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

Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing nature in the parks and gardens with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Experience the Park's only formal garden with the Garden staff. See exuberant perennial and annual beds, and delight in an abundance of color and fragrance while learning about the Garden's history and design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 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. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Get Fortified: Exploring Castle Williams and Fort Jay


Learn about the rich histories of Fort Jay and Castle Williams, two of the best-preserved forts of their era, on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Explore the depths of the powder magazine and the cells of Castle Williams and climb to the castle’s roof and take in a grand panoramic view of New York Harbor. Tours begin with the arrival of the 12:15pm Manhattan ferry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach offered in 30-minute meditations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:20 pm
Free

Book Signing | Dwight Gooden, former Mets and Yankees pitcher, discusses his memoir Doc


Former pitcher for the Mets and the Yankees greets fans of all ages and talks about his bruisingly honest memoir of addiction, recovery and baseball. In conversation with co-author Ellis Henican of Newsday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Isaac ben Ayala, Performing and Film Recording Pianist


Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats - from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington's The Great Debaters (2008).
   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

Jazz | Midtown Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Reading | Mixed Bag: Story Time for Grown-Ups


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as they read you a story or two.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Hike | Hiking Through History: Governors Island’s Historic District


Join the National Park Service for a hike through the National Historic Landmark District on Governors Island. Park rangers will guide you on a 1.5-mile, 1.5-hour tour through over 200 years of history in one of New York’s most historic and beautiful places. Tours begin with the arrival of 2:15pm Manhattan ferry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:15 pm
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Old Books, Rare Books: Learning About the Value of Your Books


Learn what you need to know before buying or selling an old book. Have you ever wondered how the experts on TV can look at an old book and know about its value? Do you have an old book? Do you wonder how much it is worth? If you want to learn more about what makes an old book rare or valuable, then join this class as they explore the world of antiquarian books.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Shogi Clinic


Discover the centuries-old Japanese Chess game called Shogi with Alex from the NY Shogi Club. Shogi originated in India and was then brought to Japan around the 10th century. The game has some basic similarities with western chess but also lots of differences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:30 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Don’t Look Back, a Staff Photography Show


Featuring: Halli Bischoff, Lindsey Castillo, Jesse Cesario, I-Hsuen Chen, Michael J. Dalton II, Katherine Finkelstein, Ryan Foerster, Gabriel Gutierrez, Kara Hayden, MengLing Hsieh, Tessa Hutchcroft, Neely Johnson, Sarah Anne Wharton Kuhn, Anne Lai, Alexander Lane, Azikiwe Mohammed, Brayden Olson, Car Pelleteri, Alexander Perrelli, John Stanley, Christina Thurston, Sam Williams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Ben Sollee, a Thrilling Cellist Who Mixes Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, and R&B


Ben Sollee, a Kentucky native, possesses rough, smooth-smoky vocal stylings and a knack for intricate arrangements that has brought about comparisons to Sufjan Stevens. Sollee shares himself completely with his audience, whether it is personal lyrics, or his commitment to the environment. Bring a blanket for lawn seating; no chairs are allowed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Group: The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuke


A gorgeous novel by the celebrated author of When the Emperor Was Divine that tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” nearly a century ago.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Sunset Tour


Join Free Tours by Foot as they stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | The Chuck Braman Trio performs music of Thelonious Monk


An unusual instrumentation of guitar, bass and drums explore both the popular and lesser-known compositions of Thelonious Monk. Chuck Braman was born in Cleveland in 1959, and moved to New York City in 1989. He has had a varied career in jazz as an editor, critic, speaker, teacher, theorist, author, drummer, and bandleader.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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City Walk | The High Line Sunset Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park. Reservations Required RESERVE NOW
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Leave your workday behind and join other adults for good-natured, fun, and cooperative pick-up games of VOLLEYBALL in the beautiful outdoors overlooking the Hudson River. Everyone gets to play. Participants will also learn the basic rules and strategies of volleyball. Scorekeeper and volleyballs are provided. No experience is necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artists Talk: Inspiration and Sources


Hear about the focus of inspiration and sources for recent works from LA BIENAL 2013 artists Tonatiuh Pellizzi and Risa Puno, as well as En Foco’s New Works #16 artists Yijun (Pixy) Liao and Daniel Ballesteros.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Checkmate 101


Brooklyn chess instructor Zebedee Collins is back to teach skills and strategies to help take your game to the next level! The class is best for beginning players, but all players are welcome. Boards are limited so come early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Emily Anthes discusses her book Frankenstein's Cat: Cuddling Up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts


In this illustrated lecture, the author takes us from petri dish to pet store as she explores how biotechnology is shaping the future of our furry and feathered friends.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC


Shape Up NYC, a free citywide fitness program offered by NYC Parks in partnership with Equinox, NYC Service and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, brings you Nia, a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance and yoga. Bring your own mat. Classes are limited to 75 people on a first come, first served basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Sydney Pollack's 2-Time Oscar Winner The Way We Were (1973): Opposites Attract


Starring Barbra Streisand, Bradford Dillman and Robert Redford. Two desperate people have a passionate and tumultuous romance, but their political views and convictions ultimately drive them apart. 118 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Warrior Fitness Class


Join multi-dimensional fitness instructor, Jodi DeCrenza - The Warrior - for a total body workout incorporating the body's natural resistance, yoga, and cardio using light bands and the elements of the earth. You'll build core stability, lean muscle, and gain a life balance. No equipment is necessary for the class. All levels of fitness are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walk | “The Great Brooklyn Bridge - For Families” History Tour


Take a trip back in time and discover the harrowing tale behind the Brooklyn Bridge’s construction. Learn about the perseverance of the Roebling family, perilous challenges that workers faced and basic bridge engineering concepts. A history talk will be followed by a hands-on bridge building activity and a scavenger hunt on the first tower of the bridge. Guide: Isa Del Bello, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: Surya Prakash


The artist Surya Prakash will be hosting a discussion of his paintings and public works Prakash is a leader in India’s Modernist art movement. His works draw on a deep captivation with the intensity and rhythm of color in the natural landscape. Prakash's compositions are based in reality and find inspiration in sources ranging from nature, in his surreal leaf paintings and landscapes, to junk yards in his early works.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Other | Ask Roulette


Ask Roulette with Jami Shupak and Mike Doughty is an unscripted conversation in which participants ask and answer questions of each other in front of a live audience. Hosted by Jody Avirgan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussion | Book Group: Canada by Richard Ford


The Upper East Side Reading Group reconvenes in the Cafe for their monthly book discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | David Rakoff reads from his book Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish


From the incomparable David Rakoff, a poignant, beautiful, witty, and wise novel in verse whose scope spans the twentieth century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Jonathan Alter discusses his book The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies


From the bestselling author of The Promise, the thrilling story of one of the most momentous contests in American history, the Battle Royale between Obama and his enemies from the 2010 midterms through the 2013 inauguration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Latin Sounds: Grupo Loisaida


Dance to music from the hood and join in playing during Jam Time! (BYOH - bring your own horn!)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Love Train: The Philadelphia International Records Legacy


Panelists: Jessica Porter: Director of Porter Contemporary Bobbi Booker: Lifestyle & Leisure Reporter at The Philadelphia Tribune, and WRTI radio host Rodney Whittenberg: Philadelphia-based Emmy award-winning composer and founder of Melodyvision, a full service music, audio, and video production company, specializing in original composition for film, TV and advertisement
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Theater: Shakespeare's The Tempest


On a remote island, Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. This production, by New York Classical Theatre, is a roving production, in that the show and the audience move from place to place within the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Roots Music: Brown Rice Family / Brooklyn Jumbies


Brown Rice Family 7-9PM Brown Rice Family is today’s freshest world roots band jamming towards global solidarity and organic happiness. Guided by a strong belief in the natural flow of things, BRF provides the masses with a distinctively organic World Roots Music, which encompasses jazz stylings, afrobeat, reggae, rock, Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and funk. Brooklyn Jumbies 7-9PM Brooklyn Jumbies is an organization whose sole purpose is to heighten the community’s cultural awareness of African / African-Caribbean culture. Brooklyn Jumbies is comprised of young men and women, who are striving to reach, uplift, educate and provide a positive direction for the youth of today and the future. Brooklyn Jumbies Inc. performs stilt dancing which is one of the numerous cultural elements of the African and Caribbean Diaspora.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Sunset Pilates


Join Lou Cornacchia, founder of Cobble Hill's Body in Balance Studio, for sunset pilates for an Intermediate Pilates Mat Class. Lou's teaching remains true to the basic tenets established by Joseph Pilates. Students will learn proper technique, core muscle strength, spinal alignment and shoulder stabilization. A few notes: Students should bring a good thick mat and a Dynaband. These items are not available for rental. Classes are open to ages 16 and older. Pilates experience is suggested.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Winard Harper, Jazz Drummer


Winard Harper (b. June 4, 1962, Baltimore) is an American jazz drummer. Harper played in the 1980s with Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, and Betty Carter, the last for four years. While working with Carter he met Wycliffe Gordon, with whom he would collaborate repeatedly. Bring your Picnic Basket and Chair or Blanket for the Lawn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Maiken Baird & Michelle Major's Venus and Serena (2013): Tennis' Championship Sisters


Ever since Venus and Serena Williams started playing in tennis tournaments, they've provoked strong reactions - from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They've been winning championships for over a decade, pushing the limits of longevity in such a demanding sport. How long can they last? 99 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Film | Ivan Reitman's Oscar-Nominated Ghostbusters (1984): Slimy Comedy


With Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Dan Aykroyd. Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. 105 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Mexican Cinema: Pedro González-Rubio's Alamar (2009)


A love story between father and son, man and nature, water and sky, Alamar is set in the turquoise waters of Banco Chinchorro in the Caribbean, home to thousands of species of fish. The film – somewhere between fiction and documentary – tells the story of a young boy whose divorced parents (Italian mother, Mexican father) make him a child of two worlds. 73 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew - Calypso Style


The Pulse Ensemble Theatre presents this unique interpretation of the Bard's comedy about the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Movies Under the Stars: Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933)


With: The Marx Brothers. Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale. 68 min. Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night at the movies. Open Captioned. Movie starts at dusk (about 8:30pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Rian Johnson's Looper (2012): Mafia Time Travel


With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt. In the future, the mob uses time travel to send people 30 years into the past where a hired assassin awaits them. Looper asks what happens when one of these assassins is asked to shoot his future self. 119 min. Free popcorn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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