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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 8, 2023?

37 free events take place on Saturday, July 8 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 8 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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37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 8, 2023

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Contemporary Games Social
free events nyc Academy Award Winner Nomadland (2020) with Frances McDormand
free events nyc The Democracy Project: The First Days of the United States Government
free events nyc The School for Scandal: Classic Comedy in the Park
free events nyc Sunset Concert in the Park
free events nyc Richard III: Shakespeare Outdoors
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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 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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout


Whether you are an expert, or a beginner, these lessons are a fit(ness class) for all -- come join in. The Bollywood & Bhangra series invites dancers of all levels (and ages) to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins from Punjab in India and Pakistan, a dance now learned and loved by many. Led by dancers and choreographers from New York City's Ajna Dance Company, this all-levels hour of movement will be a highlight of your week, and the perfect start to your Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson 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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking in the Park


Glide along the water this summer and fall! Kayaking is offered throughout the summer. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers – life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Moves with Limon Dance


Move to live accompaniment and experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limon Dance Company. Open to all levels and ages - no experience required. Bring friends, family, water on hot days, and enjoy dancing on the grass. Class meets on the northeast corner of the lawn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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, design, and landscape.
   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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Gallery Talk | I saw the future, it’s so wonderful, there are Puerto Ricans: 3D Curatorial Tour (online)


Curator Mariana Ramos Ortiz gives a 3D tour of the exhibition. This exhibition counters narratives that suggest Puerto Ricans are the root of the archipelago’s problem by presenting works that consider new strategies for colonial subjects to reclaim agency over their past, present and future.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Performance | Mother Tongue: A 6-Hour Dura­tional Per­for­mance


Per­for­mance lies at the cen­ter of Boryana Petko­va’s prac­tice. Her work is guid­ed by the desire to over­come the lethar­gy caused by self-imposed lim­its. She imag­ines and cre­ates links, at times even a sym­bio­sis (although some­times ephemer­al) between oppos­ing ele­ments. Its main pur­pose is to con­nect dif­fer­ent spaces, peo­ples and ideas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Big City Fishing on the Pier


Drop a line during this free catch-and-release fishing program all summer long. More than 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River and its tributaries. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. The team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join Big City Fishing for a relaxing and educational experience at the water’s edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness


A fun dance fitness class. Colorful outfits are encouraged.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Vinyasa Yoga in the Park


This class offers yoga beginners an opportunity to learn fundamental yoga poses in a mindful and meditative flow, while allowing more seasoned practitioners to get back to basics and deepen their practice. Students are given various options to find the benefit of stretching and strengthening even if they are working with a limitation or injury. Classes will include warm-ups and sun salutations, balancing, back bends, forward bends, and/or twists. Each class ends with a guided deep relaxation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Talk | Forging Maritime Metals: Metalworking Demonstrations


Metalworking demonstrations that delve into the crucial role of blacksmiths during the Age of Sail, both on land and aboard ships at sea. These events will spark interest into the maritime blacksmithing trade and provide visitors with insight into the construction and maintenance of historic vessels, like the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Professional metalworker Barry Greene will enlighten viewers about the tools and materials employed by smiths. Through live showcases, he will demonstrate the historical art of crafting rivets, spikes, and various tools while highlighting modern reproductions of intriguing artifacts from the Museum’s collection. Witness the creation of vital components that held hulls together. In addition, you will learn about the diverse array of tools created by blacksmiths such as those utilized by the ship’s carpenter, pots and utensils employed by the cook, harpoons and knives used by whalers, and even colossal anchors like those near Bowne & Co. Stationers. With such a rich history to explore, these experiences promise an immersive journey into the blacksmiths of maritime past and present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | Summer Fun Saturday in the Park


Bring the whole family to this circus-themed party that includes a performance by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, arts and crafts, a magic show, games, face painting, and more. Circus Demonstration: 1 - 3 p.m. Magic Show: 3 - 4 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Contemporary Games Social


Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Experiments in Jazz


Jazz drum­mer William Hook­er brings his trio for two per­for­mances that will spe­cial­ize in free jazz, an exper­i­men­tal form of con­tem­po­rary music. Start times: 1pm, 3pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Hike | Nature Exploration Hike: The Ramble


Discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. To enhance your experience, please bring your own binoculars and field guides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Reading | Shakespeare's King John


The Instant Shakespeare Company, whose motto is "Shakespeare for Everyone!", presents a dramatic reading of King John.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Play | The Democracy Project: The First Days of the United States Government


Six celebrated playwrights take us back to America's beginnings in this original play written for and about New York's historic Federal Hall The Democracy Project is a journey through the first of the 527 momentous days when New York City was the first capital of the revolutionary United States government. The presidency was new, the slave trade was in debate, and the Constitution -- and the rights of all this land's inhabitants -- hung in the balance. George Washington struggles to define his presidency; James Madison presents the Bill of Rights; Muscogee (Creek) Chief Alexander McGillivray maneuvers to preserve his nation's land by signing the first international treaty with the United States; and Ona Judge, a woman enslaved by Martha Washington, sees through the Quaker petitions to end the slave trade.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Academy Award Winner Nomadland (2020) with Frances McDormand


Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloe Zhao, Nomadland features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern's mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West. Director: Chloe Zhao Cast: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie Frances McDormand is an American actress and producer. Throughout her career spanning over four decades she has gained acclaim for her roles in small-budget independent films. McDormand has received numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and one Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting." Additionally, she has received three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Talk | Meet the Beekeeper


Have you ever seen the magic that goes on inside a beehive? Immerse yourself in this rare opportunity to learn the secrets and wonders of bees. Meet the gentle worker bees making honey, see firsthand that bees are gentler than you may have imagined, and if you’re lucky, say hello to the Queen Bee! Led by a Bee Conservancy’s staff beekeeper, this hive dive will give an up close and personal view of colony life in TBC’s Bee Sanctuary. It will also highlight the bee world beyond honey bees, who only make up 8 of the world’s 20,000 bee species! Learn about cavity nesters, ground nesters, and conservation steps you can take to help all bees and their habitats. You will leave the experience with a deeper appreciation for the tireless and impactful work of bees, which pollinate 1 in 3 bites of food we eat and 80% of the world’s flowering plants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Healthy Cities + Healthy People = Healthy Democracy


Kevin Hof-mann will fos-ter a con-ver-sa-tion about how the built envi-ron-ment shapes our health as indi-vid-u-als and com-mu-ni-ties.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Experimental Art Song Collective


A performance by Rimbaud Hattie, an experimental/investigational art song collective involving innovative chanteuse and actress Heather Litteer, genre-defying performance artist John Kelly, and Julie Hair and Doug Bressler, two members of the pivotal 80's art rock band 3 Teens Kill 4. Playing original songs and covers by Brian Butterick, John Kelly, 3 Teens Kill 4, Destructo, and Oscar Wilde, Rimbaud Hattie was formed out of the deep love for Brian Butterick, also known as Hattie Hathaway whose drag persona was born at the Pyramid Cocktail Lounge. Each of the four artists in this band had creative relationships with Brian, whether it was music, poetry, theatre, or performance and they share a mission to keep the spirit of Hattie alive through an ongoing collaboration of music and performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Daniel Handal: Engaños


“Engaños” (Spanish for “deceptions” or “illusions”), draws inspiration from Joris-Karl Huysmans’ 1884 literary classic Against the Grain, which explores themes of individuality, nonconformity, and authenticity. The novel, a seminal work of Decadent literature, centers on Jean des Esseintes, a reclusive aesthete who attempts to create a perfect, artificial world for himself. As part of his experiment, he collects artificial flowers that appear to be natural. Later, as his intel- lectual curiosity progresses, des Esseintes starts seeking out natural flowers that appear to have been artificially made. Handal’s project takes this concept a step further by presenting flowers as optical illusions, blurring the line between reality and representation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | The Democracy Project: The First Days of the United States Government


Six celebrated playwrights take us back to America's beginnings in this original play written for and about New York's historic Federal Hall The Democracy Project is a journey through the first of the 527 momentous days when New York City was the first capital of the revolutionary United States government. The presidency was new, the slave trade was in debate, and the Constitution -- and the rights of all this land's inhabitants -- hung in the balance. George Washington struggles to define his presidency; James Madison presents the Bill of Rights; Muscogee (Creek) Chief Alexander McGillivray maneuvers to preserve his nation's land by signing the first international treaty with the United States; and Ona Judge, a woman enslaved by Martha Washington, sees through the Quaker petitions to end the slave trade.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Catalan Sounds on Tour


Catalan Sounds on Tour brings a showcase of music straight from Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Valencia, three regions that share a common language, identity and culture. The singer Queralt Lahoz infuses soul, hip-hop, flamenco and dancehall crossed by Latin, roots, and urban sounds; formed by a Catalan, a Majorcan and a Valencian, the group Marala mixes tradition, poetry and fresh vocals with pop guitars and percussion. Barcelona’s Lia Kali makes moody, soulful rap music in conversation with jazz and reggae with a highly adaptive style, while DJ Trapella on the 1s and 2s will bring the tropical seaside vibes to the park with eclectic and inclusive sets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | The School for Scandal: Classic Comedy in the Park


Richard Sheridan's The School for Scandal is a comedy about our love for gossip and its repercussions, a subject that is oh-so true even today. Set in the 1770's, expect fabulous costumes, make up, and a nimble cast.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Video | Beaut: Her Blood Ran Cold (The Silent Lizards) (online thru Jul 9)


An online video premiere. Concept, script, lizard sightings and drawings by Marti Wilkerson to accompany the photographs in her exhibition and originally performed live by Beaut on October 9, 2022. Vocals and Lyrics: Marti Wilkerson Guitar: Paul Twinkle Technical Director and Video Editor: Itziar Barrio Cameras: Isaiah Davis, John Brattin, Itziar Barrio Lighting Design: Marti Wilkerson DMX Programming: Kai Sundermann WILDBLUR Master Audio Recording: Adam Wolcott Smith  Production Manager: Marbles Producer: Lia Gangitano After Dark Director: Itziar Barrio After Dark Technical Associate: Caroline Mills
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | Richard III: Shakespeare Outdoors


Richard III may be Shakespeare's evilest character... See an ensemble of seven female and gender-fluid performers tackle his rise to power in a story filled with familial manipulation, egregious murder, and political deceit. Featuring Delaney Feener--a performer with a disability--as Richard. Audience members physically follow the actors from place to place, entering the world of the play and becoming mobile participants in the story unfolding around them.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Ficciones: Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra (online thru Sep. 1)


Ficciones is an immersive concert film experience featuring Roberto Sierra's newly commissioned Concerto for Electric Violin and Orchestra, which presents a mixture of Sierra's Latin-influenced ideas and modern compositional techniques through the voice of electric violinist Tracy Silverman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Sunset Concert in the Park


This concert evening is highlighted by picnics and good company as live entertainment enthusiasts gather on the lawn to enjoy a variety of musical acts. Tonight: Debbie Deane
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Neo-Soul Artist Kelela Headlines One-of-a-Kind Sound (In a Park)


A seamless interpolator of music, art, and fashion, Kelela headlines a night of music sure to be as transcendent and kaleidoscopic as the wide breadth of her talents. Divinity, sonic elegance, and futurism define Kelela's one-of-a-kind sound. The opener, neo-soul artist Liv.e, grew up in a family of musicians, embedded in the gospel scene. Her experimental production and immersive storytelling is a beautiful nod to her musical lineage. About the Artists Skillfully straddling the frequencies of R&B and dance/club music, American singer, songwriter, and producer Kelela has established herself as an artistic interpolator of music, art, and fashion. In 2017, Kelela's debut album, Take Me Apart, accelerated her inevitable rise to mainstream acclaim in both pop and underground culture. In the years prior, Cut 4 Me (2013) and Hallucinogen (2015) - among her other remix projects and features - cemented her artistry as a leading force in the alternative, underground R&B world. With a personal style as visually kaleidoscopic as her genre-wielding music, Kelela has established herself as a vanguard of sonic and aesthetic innovation. Thoughtfully intermixing elegance, futurism, divinity, and sensuality, Kelela's unique perspective has carved a lane that demonstrates style as both a component of art, and art in and of itself. Liv.e, pronounced "Liv," is a 23 year old producer and singer/songwriter who mixes facets of R&B, jazz, soul, and hip-hop to create a sound that is wholly her own. Coupling her hypnotic voice and unique writing over textured loops and sun soaked production, Liv.e makes songs that are both eclectic and timeless. While it's difficult to label Liv.e's music under one genre or scene, it is born out of production based on samples pulled from vinyl in Dallas record shops, southern rap, and her upbringing in Dallas. Her most recent release Couldn't Wait to Tell You... is celebrating its year anniversary. Doors open at 6:30pm For Deaf and hard of hearing communities, there will be an ASL interpreter at the left side of the stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988): Parody of Blaxsploitation Films


A black hero wannabe reunites former black heroes from the 70s to help him get revenge on Mr. Big. Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas 88 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:45 pm
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Play | Hamlet: A Riveting, Present-Day Take on Shakespeare


Director Kenny Leon commands the stage with a nine-week, tour-de-force production of the Bard’s masterpiece, a riveting, contemporary present-day take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of family and betrayal, as enduring as the stars above the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021): Animated Family Fare


Ryder and the pups are called to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger from turning the bustling metropolis into a state of chaos. Director: Cal Brunker Stars: Tyler Perry, Ron Pardo, Will Brisbin 86 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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