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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 17, 2016?

41 free events take place on Sunday, 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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41 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, July 17, 2016

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Other | Races for Faces: a walk to raise money and awareness for children with facial deformities


Bring your family, friends and dogs and walk to raise awareness of those living with a craniofacial conditions. The event will have lots of fun for children of all ages including exciting games, family activities and raffle, arts and crafts, obstacle courses and lots of surprises! With a special focus on children and their families, donations go towards medical, surgical, dental and psychosocial services as well as research and public awareness. 9:00 am Registration begins 10:00 am Opening Ceremony 10:30 am Walk and activities begin! 12:00 pm Closing Ceremony
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 am
Free

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Takes place Sundays, May 1-August 14.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Tour | Hudson River Nature Walk


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. Each nature walk is unique and offers a one-of-a-kind treasure hunt-like experience. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Loud noises and barking tend to startle wildlife and reduce viewing opportunities - please be considerate and leave your dog at home. Sundays, June 5-Sep. 25.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 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 | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportuniti​es to sample tasty treats. This tour takes place every day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For over 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with its wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. Its history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist. Takes place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
   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. Takes takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building. This tour repeats every Sunday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Gotham Writers Workshop


A writing workshop. Instructor and topic to be announced..
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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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Workshop | Kayak Polo


They’ve got the equipment (kayaks, vests, helmets, paddles), you bring the body, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship (shorts/sandals, too). Your level of experience doesn’t matter. They are limited to 15 participants per game, so reserve your spot for the game at 11AM. They’ll put you in a team and give you a vest number on a first-come first-served basis. Dedicated players and volunteers, though, will end up being teachers to others. They focus on individual attention and kayak mentoring, and offer the best free kayak learning experience you can get in NYC. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before game time to be donned with vest, helmet, paddle, and kayak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Waterfront Walks: Guided Park Tours


Join docents on a tour to learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the park's sustainable design, and how the park came to life. The tour takes place Sundays from April 17 to October 30.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Festival | Family Performance Festival


Eco-education and multicultural performances for the whole family to enjoy. Formerly known as A Clearing in the Forest, this year's Family Performance Festival is chock-a-block full of fun and learning through music, storytelling, Park adventures, puppetry, and more. All ages welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Fair | Block Party


A day of family art-making, music and dance performances, and free admission to the Museum. Inspired by the Rubin’s exhibition, Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual, activities and performances will celebrate Nepal’s festivals, nature, and culture, with connections to the art and ideas of the region. Create rainsticks, flower garlands, and celebrate Nepal’s monsoon throughout the afternoon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Festival | Governors Island’s First Annual Storytelling Festival


The Brooklyn ARTery Soundstage, curated by Robin Bady of Badyhouse Storytelling Concert Series, will feature world-renowned storytellers, puppet theater by Drama of Works Theater Company, music and more. Set in the lush, tree-filled Nolan Park, surrounded by bright yellow Victorian mansions, Brooklyn ARTery’s Governors Island Storytelling Festival offers a summer season of programming for the whole family. Every Sunday, July 3 - September 25.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. Tour takes place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | CANCELLED***Roosevelt Island-'FDR Four Freedoms Monument' Tour***CANCELLED


***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** Highlights: FDR Four Freedoms Monument, Ruins of the Small Pox Hospital, Strecker Memorial Laboratory, Views of the beautiful Manhattan Skyline, the Ed Koch Queensborough Bridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Eric Frazier, Jazz/Blues/Salsa/R+B Singer


Blending the unique sounds of Jazz, Blues, Salsa, R&B, Soca and world music, Eric Frazier has achieved international and national acclaim during the past decade. Frazier is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, and composer with the spirit of music in his blood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | 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. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Laughter in the Park


Some of New York's best stand-ups participate in a two-hour outdoor comedy show. Stop by for a laugh.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Mark Robson's Champion (1949): Fighter's Story


Starring Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Maxwell, and Ruth Roman. Boxer Midge Kelly rises to fame...mainly by stepping on other people. 99 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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. Takes takes place daily.
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2:00 pm
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Concert | World Sounds: Paulo Flores / Herencia de Timbiquí / Monsieur Periné


Paulo Flores is a legendary Angolan singer-songwriter keeping the flame of semba music alive in the 21st century. Semba is the elegant, earthy, African ancestor of Brazilian samba — and the root of today’s kuduro and kizomba dance crazes. While Colombia is often synonymous with Cumbia, the music from the Pacific Coast, like that of Herencia de Timbiquí, remains largely unexplored. Herencia de Timbiquí works to preserve the ancestral roots of the marimba de chonta, and traditional instruments such as the bombo, cununos and the guasá and combines them with a powerful band, including energetic vocals, brass, keyboards, and guitar. Monsieur Periné is one of the leading bands in Colombia‘s thriving new music scene. The group won a Latin GRAMMY award for “Best New Artist” in 2015, and their latest album Caja de Musica was produced by Eduardo Cabra, aka Visitante from the groundbreaking Puerto Rican group Calle 13.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Walk in the Park: Baseball, Barnum, and the Girl in Red Velvet Swing


This walk, titled The History of Madison Square: Baseball, Barnum, and the Girl in the Red Velvet Swing, will be led by Mark Levy. Explore the history of Madison Square Park from potter’s field and military parade ground to the epicenter of Gilded Age society at the first and second Madison Square Gardens. Met stalwarts of the 19th Century NY: Chester Alan Arthur, Roscoe Conkling, William Seward, and Adam David Farragut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Pop-Up Maker Space


Calling all Makers! Join this outdoor Maker Space for weekly workshops challenging participants to design and construct solutions to real-world problems. Come tinker, test and learn in the park. Sundays from July 3 - August 21.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Performance | Manhattan Shakespeare Project presents Al-'ukhraa: A Study in Othello


Manhattan Shakespeare Project is back with a very personal piece created in part with NYC’s young Muslim high school women. Through personal accounts written by Muslim girls and Shakespeare’s text of Othello, Al’ukhraa explores how our opinions of “the other” effect the community as a whole, and how the current political climate of fear is directly impacting our NYC high school girls. Bring a blanket. Bring a picnic. They perform rain or shine. They will never cancel a show before showtime. So come on out! Bring a slicker, bring an umbrella. Some of their best shows have been in mysterious and foggy weather.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | Hudson Warehouse presents Aristophanes' Lysistrata


Originally performed in classical Athens in 411 BC, Aristophanes' Lysistrata is a comic account of one woman's extraordinary mission to end the Peloponnesian War. Lysistrata persuades the women of Greece to withhold sexual privileges from their husbands and lovers as a means of forcing the men to negotiate peace—a strategy, however, that inflames the battle between the sexes. The play is notable for being an early exposé of sexual relations in a male-dominated society. This outdoor production, subtitled "Let's Make America Great Again," is adapted and directed by Susane Lee. June 30-July 24, Thursday through Sunday nights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Lululemon Exercise


Getting fit in New York City has never been better. Lululemon brings you a summer of fitness and fun. A wide range of classes are offered, but space is limited to 75 people per class. Bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | DeLeon, indie rock band plays Sephardic folk songs in a modern context


The band is named for 12th century Kabalistic philosopher Moses de León and the great-grandfather of front man Daniel Saks, Giorgio DeLeon. Enjoy vibrantly-danceable live music accompanied by a spectacular sunset over the Hudson River every Sunday in July!
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Play | Shakespeare Outdoors: A Midsummer Night's Dream Presented by New York Classical Theatre


Last presented by New York Classical in 2000, Midsummer tells the story of young love: all the passion and romance with a generous helping of hysterics and hijinks. The audience follow the actors from place to place as the play moves from scene to scene. An average show covers approximately 3 city blocks over 2 hours. Wear comfy shoes and clothes you can sit on the ground in. (Or bring a water-resistant blanket or light stool.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | The New York Jazzharmonic Trio


With: Jay Rattman, sax; Chris Ziemba, keyboard; Ron Wasserman, bass. Special guests: Jim Saporito, drums; Harrison Hollingsworth, bassoon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Shakespeare's Macbeth


This family-friendly production of Shakespeare’s classic, framed to reflect the diverse culture and interests of the CTH audience, will be informed by Ethiopia during the time of Haile Selassie (Ethiopia‘s regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974). ,br> Takes place July 8-31, every night except Mondays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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