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7 free events take place on Saturday, July 25 in New York City.

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7 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 25, 2020

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Park Walk | Governors Island is Now Open!

The park is now open daily for passive recreation activities from 10AM to 6PM on weekdays and 10AM to 7PM on weekends. Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor, offering breathtaking never-before-seen views of the Statue of Liberty and NYC. The landmark is a transformation of Governors Island from an abandoned former military base to what is envisioned to be a year-round destination for recreation, culture and innovation. See the information on safety protocol and ticket reservations at https://govisland.com/

Manhattan, New York, NY

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10:00 am
$3, ferry tickets...

Park Walk | Foraging Tour (in-person): Wineberries, Asiatic Dayflower, Spicy Hedge Mustard and More

Mid-summer is the best time for foraging. A wild, wooded park with a large, mature forest, trailsides, thickets, and cultivated areas, it's loaded with wild plants. Herbs and greens you're likely to find include hedge mustard, Asiatic dayflower, lady's thumb, wood sorrel, and lamb's quarters, all great for salads, sandwiches, stews, and soups. You'll be harvesting blackberries, wineberries, elderberries and more. The tour will last for about 4 hours. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing.

Queens, New York, NY

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11:45 am
$20 suggested donation,...

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park (in-person)

Join in for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching the jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided and regularly sanitized. Participants are encouraged to: Wear face coverings at all times Maintain at least six feet of distance between fellow participants at all times Use the park's hand-washing stations to wash hands before and after juggling Refrain from juggling back-and-forth with others

Manhattan, New York, NY

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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Play | The Weir: Haunting Story, "you'll savor each peat-scented phrase." - The Wall Street Journal

In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie arrives and becomes spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by the local bachelors who drink there. With a whiff of sexual tension in the air and the wind whistling outside, what starts out as blarney soon darkens as the tales drift into the realm of the supernatural. Then, Valerie reveals a startling story of her own... Written by Conor McPherson Directed by Ciaran O'Reilly Starring Dan Butler, Sean Gormley, John Keating, Tim Ruddy, and Amanda Quaid Presented by the Irish Repertory Theatre

Manhattan, New York, NY

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3:00 pm
free, RSVP required,...

Jazz | Dizzy's Club Musicians Perform Live

Dizzy's Club is bringing "the best jazz room in the city" to your home. Watch this livestream event from some of Dizzy's Club's favorite musicians.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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7:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Opera | Met Opera: Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier with Renée Fleming

This production of Strauss’s most sumptuous work by director Nathaniel Merrill and designer Robert O’Hearn is almost as beloved as the opera itself. It perfectly captures the glittering never-land of rococco Vienna the way the Viennese—and the rest of the world—wish it had been, and it’s the ideal setting for an adult comedy of love and errors.

Manhattan, New York, NY

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7:30 pm
free, no reservation required