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34 free events take place on Saturday, July 16 in New York City.
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34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 16, 2022

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free events nyc Violinist Performs Brahms, Duke Ellington, Henry Purcell, The Killers, and More
free events nyc Emma: Jane Austen Adapted to 1950s Newport
free events nyc 20+-Member Ensemble Connects Big Band to Hip-Hop
free events nyc Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022): Sundance Award-Winning Film
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Fair | Flea Market: Antiques, Vintage Goods, Food Vendors


Search for hidden gems as you browse through 50-60 vendors of antiques, vintage goods, architectural ... more >> salvage and collectibles. There is also a selection of food vendors. Each Sat and Sun 8 am - 5 pm (year round).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | CANCELLED! Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson ... more >> River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Guided Salt Marsh Tour


A guided walk of the park and its neighboring wetlands. This walk and tour will highlight previous restoration ... more >> work at Soundview Park and preview an upcoming restoration site still in the design phase. Volunteers will learn about the value of wetlands for urban areas as well as the challenges critical salt marshes face due to climate change. Participants will also learn how they can get involved in ongoing volunteer opportunities and take part in a wetland clean-up at the end of the tour. Please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes and be prepared to be outdoors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Interesting Insects Park Tour


The garden boasts over 600 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs which makes it a wonderful context ... more >> for insects. Naturalist Ken Chaya leads a guided tour and learn about the benefits of bugs, and how these insects help pollinate plants and serve as a food source for birds and beasts, helping foster biodiversity. The program is for nature lovers of all ages.
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10:00 am
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Birdwatching | Introduction to Birdwatching Walk


Whether you’re just starting out or have already joined the birding ranks, this introductory walk is ... more >> for you. A member of the Brooklyn Bird Club and the Park Alliance lead an introductory walk to learn the basics of birding and search for the dozens of species that visit the Park through all seasons. All levels are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Saturdays, March 26-September 17, 2022
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Moves with Limón Dance


Move to live accompaniment and experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limón Dance Company. ... more >> Open to all levels and ages - no experience required. Saturdays, June 11-Sept. 24, 2022
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, ... more >> design, and landscape.
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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.
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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10:00 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations ... more >> for as many tours as your schedule allows. 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
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11:00 am
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Birdwatching | Birding: Shorebird Conservation


The Urban Park Rangers celebrate the coastal habitat that is home to a variety of shorebirds.
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Collagraph Printing Workshop


Michele Godwin and Gail Shaw-Clemons from EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop host an outdoor non-toxic ... more >> print workshop. Learn to make rainbow roll prints and your own collagraph by gluing cut paper and flat objects onto plates. All materials are included. All ages are welcome.
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Dance Fitness


Get and stay fit in this outdoor class. Saturdays, May 7-Sept. 24, 2022
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Paper Pulp Workshop


Nathaniel de Large from JAG Projects leads a paper pulp work­shop. Bring a book or news­pa­per to ... more >> pulp on-site, then use that pulp to cre­ate a unique sculp­ture to bring home. All ages wel­come.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Performance | An Afternoon of Short Plays


Featuring works by Barry Malawer, Brian Johnston, Meagan J. Meehan, Brandon Cahela, Nancy Davidoff Kelton, ... more >> Stephen Weller, Christopher Woods, and comedy with Tom Padovano.    
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Violinist Performs Brahms, Duke Ellington, Henry Purcell, The Killers, and More


Vio-lin-ist Cur-tis Stew-art per-forms of Love, a set of works to cher-ish all the time we live through. ... more >> Love fea-tures music of Alice Coltrane, Johannes Brahms, Greek Folk Tunes, Duke Elling-ton, Hen-ry Pur-cell, The Killers, Bill With-ers, JS Bach, Kendrick Lamar/Thundercat, and Cur-tis Stewart.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Geles Cabrera: Museo Escultórico: Exhibition Tour


A public tour of the exhibition led by Tie Jojima and Rachel Remick, two of the co-curators of the exhibition. ... more >> Geles Cabrera: Museo Escultórico explores the legacy of Mexican sculptor Geles Cabrera, presenting a selection of works created over 40 years of the artist’s career. The first solo show of Cabrera in the United States, this exhibition includes sculptures that reveal the artist’s interest in the human body and her experimentation with different materials alongside archival documentation of her artistic practice in Mexico City. Born in 1926, Cabrera occupies a unique place in the trajectory of Mexican art as one of the country's most prominent female sculptors. Situated between abstraction and figuration, her visionary sculptures offered new understandings of the human form.
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2:00 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbound (1945): Psychological Thriller


A psychologist falls for a suspect in a murder, which she tries to solve by unlocking the clues hidden ... more >> in his mind. Starring Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, and Michael Chekhov.  1945 | NR | 111 minutes
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2:00 pm
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Birdwatching | Island Bird Walk


See the birds of the island with an expert guides. Over 220 bird species have been spotted on the island, ... more >> which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the bird life the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow. Saturdays, July 16-October 29, 2022
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2:00 pm
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Film | Silent Clown Film: Charley Chase "Crowd Pleaser"


Charley Chase (1893 - 1940) was an American comedian, actor, screenwriter and film director. His penchant ... more >> for embarrassing situations made him the put upon everyman of the Hal Roach Studio. After many years as one of the era's overlooked masters, the last few years have seen him receive well-deserved attention for his work as a director, writer, and star. The screening selection opens with Charley behind the camera for Sold At Auction (1923) with Snub Pollard, and continues with the Chase classics, His Wooden Wedding (1925), Dog Shy (1926), and the rarely seen Movie Night (1929). Screenings feature live piano accompaniment by MoMA's Ben Model, with an introduction and Q&A by film historians Model and Steve Massa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, registration required

Talk | America the Buttercream: Why We Decorate Our Dessert


Follow the history of pastry and sugar from the late 18th century to today in this public program that ... more >> will explore the origins of the pastry arts, sugar fancy, and the ties between sugar and architecture. Edward Cabral, multimedia sculptor, chef, and lecturer, will trace the global influences that developed American desserts, and how a decorated sheet cake became a staple at every child’s birthday party. The event will finish with a live demonstration of cake decorating and an overview of cake design and ornamentation before participants eat the cake.
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4:00 pm
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Film | Life Matters (2000): PBS Documentary on Abortion Provider


Baptist minister Curtis Boyd relinquished the pulpit in the 1960s to become a doctor who worked with ... more >> a group of ministers in Texas to provide thousands of safe, illegal abortions prior to Roe v. Wade. This rarely-seen film tells his powerful story. Director: Kyle Boyd 49 min.
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6:00 pm
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Concert | One of Latin America's Leading Singers


Dominican-born singer-songwriter Rita Indiana's role as a queer icon, her punk sensibilities, literary ... more >> bona fides and boundary-pushing performances have made her one of Latin America's leading voices. Her return to the studio for the first time in a decade for 2020's Mandinga Times is a bold step forward for a major artist emerging from musical hibernation. Bronx-born Puerto Rican PJ Sin Suela put his rapping career on temporary hold to work as a medical doctor throughout COVID. These days, the popular lyricist channels healing energy through his music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


All are invited to attend an Open Level Flowing Yoga Class in this beautiful location. Practice yoga ... more >> to create balance in our bodies and minds, while you celebrate the summer sun. All yoga levels are welcome. Bring your own mat.
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6:00 pm
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Play | Emma: Jane Austen Adapted to 1950s Newport


Based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted by Susane Lee, this production of Emma is set in 1950s ... more >> Newport, Rhode Island in this new, comedic adaptation about a young, spoiled woman whose greatest amusement is playing matchmaker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Concert | 20+-Member Ensemble Connects Big Band to Hip-Hop


Revive Big Band is big. Not just in size--20+ members--but in scope, using jazz to connect the throughlines ... more >> between hip-hop and its predecessors. The band is led by trumpeter and composer Igmar Thomas, who moonlights as Lauryn Hill's music director and once served as Nas' bandleader. Their performance will feature French soul-rap-R&B singer Thais Lona. They're joined by the singer, flutist, beat-maker, producer, and Melanie Charles, whose latest LP Y'all Don't (Really) Care About Black Women features a reimagining of Marlena Shaw's 1969 working class anthem "Woman Of The Ghetto" and supported by Erika the DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Video | Dance on Film: Vitruvian (online)


A solo performance by Jerron Herman, Vitruvian explores the ways natural phenomena and history enter ... more >> and live in the body. This video work shares allegorical tale of the life cycle of the Vitruvian man as he traverses multiple hemispheres.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$6

Film | Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022): Sundance Award-Winning Film


A young man who works as a Bar Mitzvah party host strikes up a friendship with a mother and her autistic ... more >> daughter. Director: Cooper Raiff Stars: Cooper Raiff, Dakota Johnson, Evan Assante 107 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
free

Concert | Los Angeles Psych-Soul and Hip-Hop Beats Group and a Jazz/Soul Singer


Chicano Batman's shapeshifting, ever-evolving sound ricochets between psychedelic soul, hip-hop beats, ... more >> krautrock, and Nigerian synth funk - a potent amalgam that channels the joyfully diverse energy of their native LA. Members: Eduardo Arenas (bass, guitar, vocals), Carlos Arevalo (guitars), Bardo Martinez (lead vocals, keyboards, guitar), and Gabriel Villa (drums). An opening performance by the Brazilian-Norwegian singer Charlotte Dos Santos who incorporats jazz, neo soul, South American traditions, and samples into her unique sound. Door time is 6:30 pm. Limited seating will be available, but you can bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Play | Richard III: Shakespeare Drama Outdoors


Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara (Slave Play, The Public's Barbecue) brings his sharp wit and storytelling ... more >> genius with a bold new production of Richard III. One of Shakespeare's most indelible villains, Richard is determined to be King. Following his lust for power and the throne, he manipulates, kidnaps, and kills all who stand between him and his throne, using brilliant words and dark charm to conceal his dismantling of government and justice. This masterful dive into the muddy middle between political genius and violent power grab arrives with piercing relevancy and electrifying drama.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of ... more >> the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
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Dancing | Silent Disco: Disability-Centric Nightlife


This Silent Disco will bring shares in the manifold dimensions of disability-centric nightlife with ASL ... more >> song-signing, creative captioning, choreographic offerings, access doula-ing, and music. Together, they’ll open a portal to an ecology where access is a coordinating principle for sharing space, contemplation, and joy.
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Play | Twelfth Night: "Afrofuturistic" Take on the Shakespeare Classic


Shakespeare’s classic gets an “Afrofuturistic” makeover. This interpretation will engage with the ... more >> global conversation around equity and inclusion. It features a majority-Black creative team including director Carl Cofield, Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Associate Artistic Director.
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8:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Wax Print: 1 Fabric, 4 Continents, 200 Years of History (2018)


From village to cotton field, from mill to market, the story of how one fabric came to symbolise the ... more >> struggle of a continent and it's people. Director: Aiwan Obinyan 98 min.
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