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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 25, 2018?

68 free events take place on Wednesday, July 25 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 25 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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68 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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free events nyc Midday Jazz: Tribute to Billy Strayhorn, Take the 'A' Train composer
free events nyc Heartfelt Songs of the Balkan Roma People
free events nyc Fired Trump spokesman Sean Spicer discusses his book The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President
free events nyc Internationally Celebrated Contemporary Ballet Company
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Workshop | Boot Camp


The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Fitness Boot Camp


Ready to work hard and sweat with NYC's newest skyline behind you?! Ruel Davis returns for a new season of boot camp. This one-hour, intense class will challenge you, and keep you coming back for more. Every Wednesday from June 6-September 12, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Sunrise Tai Chi


Start your day out right; come enjoy Sunrise Tai Chi classes with certified Tai Chi Instructor Robert Martinez. These classes are suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Wednesdays, July 11-August 29, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Forum | The Breakfast Den: Morning Conversations


On three mornings this summer, multidisciplinary artist McKendree Key brings her project The Breakfast Den to engage artists and members of the public in meaningful conversation. By carving out this time and space for the everyday acts of eating and gathering, the artist means to generate a new kind of social interaction. All conversations will be recorded and photographed, transcribed, and published—both online and as a booklet that will be available later in the year. This program is open for the public to become a first-hand participant and join the discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Yoga


Get your yoga on in the park this summer and fall with Sacred Sounds Yoga. Breathe, move, and stretch. Please bring your own yoga mat. Every Wednesday and Thursday from June 6-September 12, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!


Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and New York Harbor and by the verdant park, with its very special Hot and Cool gardens; each flower-filled and colorful throughout the season. All art materials are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | City Hall tour


The tour of City Hall includes a discussion of the building's history, art, architecture, and civic function. Non-reservation City Hall tours take place each Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Outdoor Lunchtime Summer Concert: Brass Bands


Concertgoers are encouraged to grab lunch and make their way to the park for an afternoon of lively music from New York City’s underground talent and summer sunshine. Today: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Calliope Brass (brass ensemble, pop & classical) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The L Train Brass Band (brass band) In between performances, music lovers can stretch it out with free and gentle restorative yoga sessions by instructors from the West Side Y—a great way to relax during lunch. Wednesdays, July 11-August 29, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The organ works of J.S. Bach (1685-1750) offered in 30-minute meditations. Bach at Noon concerts takes place every Wednesday from May 30 to September 5, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Reading | A Ballast Flora Garden: Lunchtime Reading Session


A brown-bag lunchtime reading session featuring texts inspired by Maria Thereza Alves's project for the group exhibition Agora.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Author Reading | Horror Fiction: 5 Authors Read


Featuring: Paul Tremblay, The Cabin at the End of the World Laird Barron, Blood Standard Nadia Bulkin, She Said Destroy John Langan, House of Windows Livia Llewellyn, The One That Comes Before
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. Dan Manjovi is a recording artist, performer, and composer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


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


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Jazz | Midday Jazz: Tribute to Billy Strayhorn, Take the 'A' Train composer


Karen Oberlin and Sean Harkness play jazz composer, pianist and lyricist Billy Strayhorn. Billy Strayhorn is best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington, lasting nearly three decades. His compositions include Take the 'A' Train, Chelsea Bridge, A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing, and Lush Life. Midday Jazz Midtown is an ongoing jazz program for the midtown community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Dance Performance | Our Steps, Our Story: An Irish Dance Legacy


Jean Butler, Irish dancer and choreographer of Riverdance fame, leads a 10-day residency to initiate the first Irish traditional set dance archive. In the form of a living discussion and performative workshop, the focus of this residency is to collect rich video documentation and oral histories that consider the lineage of master teachers and influencers of Irish dance starting in New York. The event takes place every weekday July 18 - July 27th. The event space is very limited. First come first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Shakespeare Reading Club


The Shakespeare Reading and Discussion Group will be discussing Richard II.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Georgy Girl (1966): 4 Oscar Nominations


Starring Lynn Redgrave, James Mason and Alan Bates. A quirky young woman dodges the amorous intentions of an older man in Swinging London. Director: Silvio Narizzano. 100 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lesson | Learn to play chess


Learn to play the most popular game ever: A game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player. The chess lessons take place every Wednesday at 2 PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Renowned Jazz Guitarist and His Trio


Bill Wurtzel, a renowned jazz guitarist, has performed worldwide with many jazz greats. His style in his own words: "I love mainstream jazz and the American songbook. Albums I’ve played on range from gospel, mainstream and soul jazz to Christmas songs in Latin."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco Outdoor Drawing Class


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike both long and short poses for participants to draw. Artists/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Wednesdays, July 11-September 5, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Get Your Resume Right


This class will guide you through formatting your resume in Microsoft Word. Please bring a written draft of your resume and a USB drive to save and/or print your resume.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Poetry Workshop


No experience necessary. Just bring your love of poetry and your favorite writing implement.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Performance | The Muse Brooklyn: A Contemporary Circus


This Brooklyn-based contemporary circus company brings their non-traditional circus shows in the form of small-scale street performances that will delight audiences at the Crossroads of the World. With a different line up every week, you never know what you're going to see! Wednesdays, July 11-25, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Film | A Quiet Place (2018): a post-apocalyptic world


Described by Stephen King as “an extraordinary piece of work,” A Quiet Place has been hailed by critics as “a smart, wickedly frightening good time.” In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing. The film artfully plays on elemental fears with a ruthlessly intelligent creature feature that's as original as it is scary. Director: John Krasinski. Starring Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | "some of the brightest young classical musicians in the world” (Time Out NY) perform works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Morricone and Piazzolla


Described as “refreshing in the extreme” by the New York Times, chamber ensemble Decoda performs Ennio Morricone’s (b.1928) Cinema Paradiso film score, a colorful arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov’s (1844-1908) Scheherazade, and Piazzolla’s (1921-1992) groundbreaking Libertango. Performers: Alicia Lee, clarinet Brad Balliet, bassoon Owen Dalby, violin Anna Elashvili, violin Meena Bhasin, viola Claire Bryant, cello Kris Saebo, bass.
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5:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | All (Wo)men Desire to Know: mysterious world of the Ancient Greek Philosophers


Johanna Baldwin discusses her debut novel, All (Wo)men Desire to Know, an emotional and spiritual journey of love and loss that takes a woman to the mysterious world of the Ancient Greek Philosophers. Baldwin’s courageous heroine can’t move on after the death of the love of her life. She’s plagued by one burning question: Will I ever see him again? She doesn’t go to the ends of the earth for her answer, instead she goes to the beginnings, back to Ancient Greece where the greatest philosophers of all time teach her their metaphysical practices so she can find her true answer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Club | Paule Marshall's Brown Girl, Brownstones


Set in Brooklyn during the Depression and World War II, "Brown Girl, Brownstones" is the enduring story of a most extraordinary young woman. Selina Boyce, the daughter of Barbadian immigrants, is caught between the struggles of her hard-working, ambitious mother, who wants to buy a house and educate her daughters, and her father, who longs to return to the land in Barbados. Selina seeks to define her own identity and values as she struggles to surmount the racism and poverty that surround her. Paule Marshall is an American author, best known for her 1959 novel Brown Girl, Brownstones. In 1992, at the age of 63, Marshall was awarded a Macarthur Fellowship Grant. In 2010, she won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | An evening of poetry and music


Poetry by Nicole Cooley, Ruth Danon, Gerry LaFemina, Eva Salzman, Sean Singer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Evening Tai Chi


Julio Cortes is a movement teacher with over 30 years of martial and movement arts experience, specializing in Taijiquan. Taijiquan, also known as Taichi ch’uan, or Taichi, is an internal movement art that includes all of the following: fighting, self-defense, weapons, mental development, meditation, health and healing. The last three are what it is best known for now. In this class students will develop greater body/mind awareness, strength, range of motion, coordination and balance while learning how to move gracefully. Specifically, we will practice a basic warm-up and learn the first set of a powerful and rare long form taught in Asia. Suitable for any age and body condition, this a great opportunity to learn one of the best regarded and most popular body/mind practices in the world. Wednesdays, July 18- October 17, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Heartfelt Songs of the Balkan Roma People


Vocalist Eva Salina and accordion player Peter Stan perform soulful and heartfelt songs of the Balkan Roma people.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Discussion | How Do I Get Paid to Be Who I Am?


Michelle Pyram discusses the most common and critical mistakes that individuals make and provides a sensible, solution-focused framework to get paid for giving the highest expression of yourself. The program encompasses simple, easy to apply techniques all while ensuring the critical importance of execution and accountability.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Club | J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis


A deeply moving memoir, with its share of humor and vividly colorful figures, Hillbilly Elegy is the story of how upward mobility in the society really feels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for a large segment of this country. James David "J. D." Vance is an author and venture capitalist known for his memoir Hillbilly Elegy. The book was on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2016 and 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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City Walk | Stories from Little Italy


Between 1880-1924, over 4 million Italians immigrated to the United States. Many settled in the neighborhood in downtown Manhattan, where Italian-Americans began to establish a unique culture that mixed the traditions of the old country with the ebbs and flows of their new home. This two hour walking tour visits the churches, restaurants, and infamous locales that have made Little Italy one of America's most enduring and celebrated neighborhoods.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Summer Workout


Complimentary outdoor Pilates mat classes with BK Pilates. - Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement - Bring your own mat Wednesdays and Saturdays through August 29, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the bod and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Wednesdays, July 11-September 5, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Trump Tour


Within the midtown area one is able to get the full spectrum of the Trump story and his rise to power. The tour will focus on three main things. The first is looking into the man himself and his history. He is well-connected with organized crime, illicit activity and corrupt dealings, and looking into his history in New York gives a window into that. The second is how he, as a symbol for real estate at large, has massively changed New York’s built environment to cater to a billionaire class at the expense of working New Yorkers. The third, potentially most important, is looking at the systemic nature of Trump’s rise in New York. What Trump has done is about a lot more than the single individual, and by looking at the agencies, actors and government institutions that have supported his rise, we can come away with a larger societal understanding of justice in our country. Sites Covered: Hilton Hotel The St. Regis Trump Tower Bulgari The Plaza Hotel Trump Plaza Wollman Rink Trump Du Parc
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...

Party | Uptown Bounce Block Party


A summer block party featuring leading NYC DJs, exhibitions, musical performances, art-making workshops, food trucks, and more! Wednesdays, July 25-August 15, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Shake off the stress of work and join others for some friendly competition at drop-in volleyball. This is an after-work volleyball game for adults. They will provide the scorekeeper and the ball and will instruct newcomers in the basics of the game. A great opportunity to meet new friends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Flying: Grounded after the War


Susan flew military planes in WWII, so men could go and fight. Now she’s been sent home to get back to normal, while the town waits for her local hero husband to come home. Flying looks at life propelled by stories, as the town tells glory tales of Bob and Susan tries to put away her memories of flying. Written by by Sheila Cowley.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You


Eugenia Bone went back to school in middle age to find out all she could about microbes—those organisms that can only be observed under a microscope. Attending Columbia University to study Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology she learned that the field is simply teeming with them. In her new book, Microbia, Bone provides a broad but accessible overview of the role microbes play, and underscores their importance to the existence of everything on earth: atmosphere, soil, plants, and people. Bone will be joined in conversation by Julie Wolf, Communications Specialist at American Society for Microbiology Science, followed by a Q&A.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Best-selling writer talks about his graphic novel Son of Hitler


A conversation with Anthony Del Col, the co-writer of the audacious graphic novel Son of Hitler. The novel's story explores the legend of Adolf Hitler’s illegitimate son and the determined female spy handler that discovers him in the darkest days of World War II. Anthony Del Col is the best-selling comics, audio and TV writer of the acclaimed Kill Shakespeare, Assassin’s Creed and the neo-noir Nancy Drew And The Hardy Boys: The Big Lie. For ages 13 to 18 years.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | HIIT Workout with lululemon


Take your workout to our waterfront! This exercise class returns for its 20th anniversary season, giving you opportunities to get fit. Wednesdays, June 27-September 12, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Yoga Class


Outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! These hour-long sessions are bilingual and led by certified yoga teachers from Bread & Yoga. Mats will be provided for temporary use. Wednesdays, July 11-Auhust 29, 2018. Swindler Cove in Sherman Creek Manhattan Directions to this location Cost Free Event Organizer New York Restoration Project Contact Number 212-333-2552
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Transforming Fiddler on the Roof into Fidler Afn Dakh


A lively discussion of the journey to bring the Yiddish Fiddler to life. The original Broadway production of the Fiddler on the Roof (1964) was the first musical theatre run in history to surpass 3,000 performances. The production was extraordinarily profitable and held the record for the longest-running Broadway musical for almost 10 years. It won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, score, book, direction and choreography. It spawned five Broadway revivals and a highly successful 1971 film adaptation. Featuring Joel Grey, Director; Stas Kmiec, Choreographer; and Zalmen Mlotek, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's Musical Director and Artistic Director. Moderated by Budd Mishkin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga Downtown


Yoga is back as a summer offering twice a week. Open for all ages. Bring your own mat or borrow one while supplies last, first come first served.
   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 Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Every Wednesday from June 6-September 26, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Practice yoga with a variety of certified local yoga instructors while overlooking the beautiful Hudson River and basking in the glow of the setting sun. Arrive early. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water. Wednesdays, July 11-August 29, 2018.
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6:45 pm
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Film | A Fantastic Woman (2017): Oscar-Winning Drama from Spain


Marina, a transgender woman who works as a waitress and moonlights as a nightclub singer, is bowled over by the death of her older boyfriend. Director: Sebastián Lelio 100 min. In Spanish with subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Alice in Wonderland (1951): Disney's Take on Lewis Carroll


Alice stumbles into the world of Wonderland. Will she get home? Not if the Queen of Hearts has her way. Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson 75 min.
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Rising in Flames: Sherman’s March and the Fight for a New Nation


New York Times bestselling historian J. D. Dickey sheds new light on Sherman’s epic “March to the Sea,” especially the soldiers, doctors, nurses, and civilians who would change the nation for the better. Sherman's March to the Sea (also known as the Savannah Campaign) was a military campaign of the American Civil War conducted through Georgia from November 15 until December 21, 1864, by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman of the Union Army. America in the antebellum years was a deeply troubled country, divided by partisan gridlock and ideological warfare, angry voices in the streets and the statehouses, furious clashes over race and immigration, and a growing chasm between immense wealth and desperate poverty. (Sounds familiar?) The Civil War that followed brought America to the brink of self-destruction. But it also created a new country from the ruins of the old one -- bolder and stronger than ever.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Play | Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare's Classic Tale of Two 'Star-Cross'd Lovers'


In fair Verona, the long-standing feud between families Montague and Capulet cause tragic results for their respective children, Romeo and Juliet. After meeting at a masked ball, Romeo and Juliet fall in love, only to discover the surname of their beloved. Revenge, love, and a secret marriage force the lovers to take drastic measures. In the end, both families learn the perils of needless violence. This summer will bring to life one of Shakespeare's most well known tragedies in a dynamic adaptationt. They will transform the park into Verona, with six actors playing all the roles in this fast-paced tour de force production. July 24-25 & July 27-29
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | The Invisible Valley: Chinese Speculative Fiction


A special event with acclaimed Chinese novelist Su Wei and his translator Austin Woerner, who will read and present The Invisible Valley, a work of speculative fiction about the Chinese Cultural Revolution and an epic experiment in creative co-translation that has been ten years in the making. A rollicking adventure story set in the jungles of far southern China during the 1970s, The Invisible Valley follows a young man whose friendship with a family of migrant woodcutters plunges him into a strange world of magic, mysticism, and giant snakes.
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | The Invisible Valley: Chinese Speculative Fiction


A special event with acclaimed Chinese novelist Su Wei and his translator Austin Woerner, who will read and present The Invisible Valley, a work of speculative fiction about the Chinese Cultural Revolution and an epic experiment in creative co-translation that has been ten years in the making. A rollicking adventure story set in the jungles of far southern China during the 1970s, The Invisible Valley follows a young man whose friendship with a family of migrant woodcutters plunges him into a strange world of magic, mysticism, and giant snakes.
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7:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967): French Comedy with Catherine Deneuve-- Outdoors


Two sisters leave their small seaside town of Rochefort in search of romance. Hired as carnival singers, one falls for an American musician, while the other must search for her ideal partner. Director: Jacques Demy 126 min. Pre-screening performance at 7PM, film begins at sundown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Fired Trump spokesman Sean Spicer discusses his book The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President


Attempting to expand his 15 minutes of fame, Spicer goes behind some of the biggest news stories of our time, and he offers a glimpse into what it’s like to stand at the press secretary’s podium—and how he got there.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Greetings from Queer Mountain: Comedy Showcase


This month, you'll be gifted performances by George Civeris, Muna Mire, David Goldberg, Jay Jurden, Shannon Matesky, and Nico Tortorella! They will respond to the theme "Don’t Stop Me Now": think stories of perseverance, Pride, owning power, and overcoming obstacles. Greetings from Queer Mountain is a themed comedy, prose, and storytelling showcase created by Micheal Foulk and Ralphie Hardesty. The show is currently running in Austin, New Orleans, and now New York! The mission of the show is to provide more stage time for the LGBTQIA voices that are often left out of heteronormative art spaces and to foster the growth and acceptance of new voices in writing, comedy, and performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Oscar nominated for Best Picture Toy Story 3 (2010): third highest-grossing animated film of all time (outdoors)


The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home. Directed by Lee Unkrich. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts after sunset, at around 8:30 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Popular Songs from the Swing Era


George Gee Swing Orchestra's eighth album is Swing Makes You Happy – and that’s exactly what this show will do! When the George Gee Swing Orchestra plays popular songs from the Swing Era, you’re sure to feel more pep in your step. George Gee Swing Orchestra’s appearances include MTV, the Apollo Theater in Harlem, and ABC’s Good Morning America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Raphael Saadiq: Grammy-Winning R&B Veteran


Since his early days with the multiplatinum group Tony! Toni! Toné! and throughout his three-decade career collaborating with artists like Solange, D’Angelo, and The Roots, Grammy-winning musician, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq has kept the flames of old-school R&B burning brightly. For this special show, he takes his rightful place center stage to play treasures old and new from his deep catalog. Sharing the bill is Brooklyn’s own Tamar-kali, recently nominated (like Saadiq) for an Oscar for her musical work on the film Mudbound. Tonight, she and her strings/vocal ensemble explore the intersection of classical music and post-punk sensibility.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Stranger than Fiction (2006): Comedy with Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman


An I.R.S. auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love-interest, to his death. Director: Marc Forster 113 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | The Lego Batman Movie (2017) with Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson


A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. Director: Chris McKay. 104 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Musical | Twelfth Night: A Musical Re-Imagining of Shakespeare


Professional artists and two rotating ensembles of community members from all five boroughs will perform together on the Delacorte stage in this enchanting comedy about Viola (Nikki M. James), a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess, and falls in love with a Duke. Featuring music and lyrics by critically-acclaimed songwriter Shaina Taub, this very special Twelfth Night is a unique partnership between two Public Theater programs that exemplify The Public’s commitment to radical inclusion. Oskar Eustis, The Public’s Artistic Director, and Kwame Kwei-Armah, incoming Artistic Director of London’s Young Vic, helm this unforgettable musical about love in all its many disguises.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | Internationally Celebrated Contemporary Ballet Company


Alonzo King LINES Ballet has been guided since 1982 by the unique artistic vision of Alonzo King. His visionary choreography, brought to life by the extraordinary LINES Ballet dancers, is renowned for connecting audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity. Celebrating their 35th anniversary season, the Company, based in San Francisco, will perform “Sand” with music by jazz artists Jason Moran and Charles Lloyd, and “Biophony”, a collaboration with natural soundscape artist Bernie Krause and composer Richard Blackford.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Sophocles's Antigone: Modern Re-Imagining of the Classic Greek Drama


Set in the city of Thebes in a dystopian future, the struggle for power, glory and the claim to the city shatters the bonds of brotherhood, leaving two men lifeless. The new king proclaims one brother a hero and the other a usurper, leaving his limp body lying in the street as an example to those who dare act against the state. The citizens of the city avert their eyes due to fear, turning instead to their new leader who vows to restore order to the war torn city. But when the sister of the slain young brothers protests the edict, she breaks faith with everything she has ever known in order to set things right at any cost. Calling on the cultural landscape of African-American traditions, while adhering to the Greek tragic form; this fresh reimagining of the classic story will captivate, stun and inspire audiences from all backgrounds. The Classical Theatre of Harlem's production is inspired by the Paul Roche adaptation which accomplishes a fidelity to the original while giving CTH the flexibility to showcase ancient ideas that have taken center stage in the current climate: order, law, justice and marginalized voices confronting power and patriarchy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) with Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart -- Outdoors


Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. 119 min. Director: Jake Kasdan
   New York City, NY; NYC
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