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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 15, 2023?

44 free events take place on Saturday, July 15 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 15 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 15, 2023

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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
10:00 am
Free

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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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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Symposium | 100 Years Later: The Frankfurt School and the Now


A symposium on the occasion of 100 years of the Frankfurt School The “Frankfurt” Institute for Social Research is 100 years old. Yet its guiding question—of “the connection between the economic life of society, the psychical development of individuals, and the changes in the realm of culture”—remains as urgent as ever. How, on the 100th anniversary of the Institute’s founding, can we understand the meaning(s), methods, challenges, and insights of Frankfurt School “Critical Theory”? And to what extent, 100 years later, can it help us make sense of the problems of a present that’s at once radically different from the world of 1923 and, as a moment likewise in capitalist modernity, fundamentally similar? Participants include guests Seyla Benhabib, Moira Weigel, Jodi Dean, William Paris, Adam Shatz, Fumi Okiji, Nathan Duford, Aaron Benanav, Kate Wagner, Paul North, Eduardo Mendieta, Ajay Singh Chaudhary, Samantha Hill, Rebecca Ariel Porte, Barnaby Raine, Isi Litke, Nathan Shields, Michael Stevenson, and Loren Dent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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 | Breathwork, Mindfulness and Meditation


Dancer and yogi Minila Shah of Ajna Dance Company, Jay Gandhi (bansuri flute), and Ehren Hanson (tabla) for mindfulness, breathwork, and meditations set to the melodic sounds of the Bansuri and Tabla. Take advantage of this beautiful mindfulness session to tune in and focus inward, leaving you grounded, at peace and full of joy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | City of Water Day


City of Water Day is a free harbor-wide celebration organized by the Waterfront Alliance and its partners to get people to, on, and in the water. This is the ideal Hudson-side setting to celebrate and learn about environmental stewardship and take part in an art project.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Funkaerobics Workout in the Park


Funkaerobics combines stretching and working out with dance choreography. This is a one-hour energetic class in which adults get to infuse aerobic techniques with classic dance moves for the ultimate dance experience. Classes will re-create dance routines from classic dance videos from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Participants must be age 13 or older—all levels welcome.
   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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Festival | Third Saturdays: Workshops, Performances, Art and Music


Dozens of spe­cial indoor and out­door activ­i­ties and pub­lic pro­grams. See link for complete lineup.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Origami Meetup


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Reading | Readings from Wyrm Magazine


The afternoon will feature readings by contributors to the issue including Ed Halter, Dorothea Lasky and Joseph Buckley.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Discussion | Black Resistance & Slavery in New York


In commemoration of New York State’s Abolition Day, hear a discussion tracing the history of slavery from the Dutch period of New Amsterdam to the present period. Speakers will look at how geography, religion, the black church, African American abolitionists, and their desire for independence led to the July 4, 1827 manumission of slavery in New York State. Vlogger @theAncestorsSpeaKs will contextualize this history, relating it to the struggles within the Lower East Side along with the film screening The Sun Rises in the East. The film’s director Tayo Giwa and educator Basir Mchawi will discuss events leading up to the Ocean Hill/Brownsville School Boycott for community control of public education and the aftermath of the boycott.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Birdwatching | City of Water Day


1:00-2:00pm – Birding Tour led by NYRP volunteer Ben Sadock 2:00-3:30pm – Shoreline Stewardship invasive vegetation and litter removal with NYRP's Edwards Santos 3:30-4:30pm – Wetland Restoration and Shoreline Resilience Tour with NYRP's Jason Smith and NYC Audubon's Russell Jacobs 1:30-3:00pm – Sidewalk Science with Participatory Science Solutions  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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

Park Walk | History Tour of The Battery


Tour New York's historic birthplace park with an expert guide. Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Hike | Nature Exploration Hike


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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Open Studios | Open Studios


Connect with artists-in-residence. Visit artists in their studios, where they will share works-in-progress as well as offer hands-on and engaging activities for attendees.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Film | A Man Called Otto (2022) with Tom Hanks


Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Director: Marc Forster Cast: Tom Hanks, Truman Hanks, and Mariano Trevino Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Dead Reckoning (1947) with Humphrey Bogart


War heroes Rip Murdock and Johnny Drake are sent to Washington, D.C. by train but are not told why. During the trip, they learn they're about to receive top honors for their service. Johnny, seemingly terrified by the publicity that awaits him, jumps off the train and later turns up dead. Suspecting foul play, Rip begins digging into his pal's past. He encounters cover-ups, threats to his own life, and deadly femme fatale Coral Chandler. Director: John Cromwell Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Lizabeth Scott, Morris Carnovsky, Charles Cane, William Prince, Marvin Miller, Wallace Ford Humphrey Bogart, nicknamed Bogie, was an American film and stage actor. His performances in classical Hollywood cinema films made him an American cultural icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Bogart as the greatest male star of classic American cinema.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

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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Workshop | Quilt Portrait Workshop


Create whimsical quilt portraits of yourself or someone you care about with artist Sylvia Hernandez. Participants will be given colorful fabrics and buttons to work with.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Sankofa: Performance Art


Sankofa, an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana, conveys the ancient wisdom in learning and retrieving from the past to ensure a brighter, healthier and wiser future. Sankofa, a new performance by Anna Parisi, portrays a young Black woman named, Self, who is contending with the voices in her head and her self-worth in a world where the standards of beauty and value do not match her identity. Parisi is joined by Jawuan Hill who plays Damon a menacing specter and trickster and Zamo Mlengana who plays Nina, a kind, quiet 10-year-old Black girl who returns from her first pool party feeling heartbroken and deceived. The performance takes place in a liminal space. A waiting room. A void within Self’s mind, where she is remembering a traumatic event from her childhood and processing her experience and thoughts towards healing. Navigating her inner liminal space, the young woman engages in a necessary rebellion against inherited ideals, weaving past and future, and laying down the threads for the rebirth of her present wholeness. Start times: 3pm, 5pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 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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6:00 pm
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Jazz | Blues Guitar and Jazz Harmony


Catch Indian-born Aayushi Karnik with Russell Hall on bass and Cameron MacIntosh on drums alongside two NYC veterans, Russell Hall and Cameron MacIntosh, playing original music fusing blues guitar and jazz harmony.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Latin America's Most Ascendant Young Stars


TRUENO is a rapper from Argentina known for his exceptional freestyle skills; his latest LP Bien o Mal features collaborations with J Balvin and Nathy Peluso. Villano Antillano has recently emerged from Puerto Rico's burgeoning queer music scene, spitting rhymes with a nimble acid tongue and an ear for hard-hitting yet buoyant beats. Each has been catapulted onto the world stage--and the pop charts--in recent months thanks to popular episodes of Argentine producer Bizzarap's "Freestyle" and "Music" Sessions on YouTube. Colombian duo Dawer x Damper wield the rhythms of the diaspora to explore the complex dynamics of their Cali barrio, leading the vanguard of Latin American Afro-Futurism.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

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
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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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7:00 pm
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Concert | Grammy Nominee Blends Gospel, R&B and Country


Florida-born Kilgore sings music that mixes gospel, R&B and country. His debut album, A Man Born Black, was released on 2019. Start times: 7pm, 9pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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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: Dusty & The Nomads
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Warerfront Dance Social: Salsa


Expert instructors and local dance legends teach you how to move, highlighting distinct dance styles that have important roots here in NYC. Get moving with free all-levels dance classes. Dance with NYC’s only queer and trans-centered salsa band, Las Mariquitas, performing live as dance instructor Luca Diaz leads an introductory “On-2” salsa class. Learn fundamental On-2 basics and fun footwork called “shines” while learning and embracing some body movement and most importantly, how to move your body in a way that feels affirming to you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Blues and Caribbean Sounds


Take in the incredible vocal stylings of Brianna Thomas and Ella Sang The Blues, followed by the Corey Harris Band, known for mixing New Orleans, Caribbean, and African influences into their eclectic sound.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Sorry to Bother You (2018): Telemarketer's Wild Ride


In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed. Director: Boots Riley Stars: LaKeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler
   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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Concert | Reggae Legend Performs at a Family-Friendly Night of Music (In a Park)


Known as the Empress of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths takes listeners on a journey as expansive as her storied 40-year career. From inspiring the iconic Electric Slide dance with her hit Electric Boogie to her electrifying performances, Griffiths is a true living reggae legend. Brown Rice Family, the Brooklyn-based opener whose eight members hail from across the globe, draw from their diverse backgrounds to create vibrant and colorful soundscapes. Dj Miss Hap Selam spins as the doors open for a family-friendly night of music. About the Artists "The Empress of Reggae" Marcia Griffiths started singing professionally in 1964 with Byron Lee and The Dragonaires band. In her first gig with the Dragonaires, she performed a Carla Thomas original, No Time to Lose, to a rousing response from the audience who demanded an encore. Her recording career started soon after, and her first hit song was Feel Like Jumping, followed by Really Together. During the 1970s, she toured the world with Bob Marley and The Wailers as a member of the I Three, singing harmony on most of the reggae king's albums and songs. Griffiths continued her solo career, and in 1982, she reached a commercial peak with Electric Boogie, a dance number that sparked the Electric Slide dance craze in the United States. In all, Griffiths has released 18 solo albums, and five duet albums with Bob Andy. Brown Rice Family (BRF) is today's freshest Roots band jamming towards Global Solidarity and Organic Happiness. They're a high-energy, eight-member ensemble that combines an eclectic mix of musical influences encompassing Reggae, Hip-hop, Dance-Hall, Brazilian, Afro-beat, Jazz styling, Latin, and Funk. With its members hailing from all over the world, BRF draws on its diverse backgrounds to set the stage for their unique, colorful, rhythm-driven, and highly danceable sound. BRF took Japan by storm: "BRF is bridging cultures together while creating a fun atmosphere within improvisation. Amazing...," wrote Vogue Japan. This "family" creates world rhythm driven music and dance that is infectious and nutritious for every age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and group. Selam Samuel, aka Dj Miss Hap Selam, has had the pleasure of playing some of NYC's longest-running reggae parties such as Coney Island Reggae on the Boardwalk, When Dance Was Nice, Downtown Top Ranking, and Swing a Ling. She has also made several radio appearances on The Lot, WFMU, WNYU, and BBox Radio. Outside the decks, you can find her several days a week behind the counter at Record City in Flatbush for all your vinyl necessities. You can catch Miss Hap spinning around Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and everywhere else in between. Doors open 7:00 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Reading | Seen. Sound. Scribe.: Spoken Word Performances


Brooklyn’s Mahogany L. Browne has written works of fiction, theater, critical essays, edited six anthologies, and authored another half-dozen poetry collections. For the newest season of her ongoing Seen. Sound. Scribe. series, Browne continues curating thought-provoking and politically driven evenings of spoken word, spirited conversation, alongside presentations of new work and fresh ideas. The night will feature talks and readings with established voices and rising stars of the literary world; the full lineup of performers and attendees will be announced shortly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Play | Malvolio: An Irreverent "Sequel" to Shakespeare's Twelfth Night -- Outdoors


It's wartime. A lowborn steward, Malvolio, has risen to the rank of general. He is determined to seek vengeance on a cast of characters who tormented him twenty years earlier. Malvolio encounters Volina, the daughter of Duke Orsino and Duchess Viola. Dismayed by the apathy of her fellow nobles, Volina tries to pass as male to join the war effort. When she falls in love with him, Malvolio is sure her ardent displays of unbridled passion and awkward love letters must be a trick. How do we get past each other's defenses? Can the right kind of love heal all wounds? Malvolio explores the difference between revenge and redemption. Written by Betty Shamieh.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2022): Video-Game Critter Saves the World


When the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way. Director: Jeff Fowler Stars: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz 122 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:45 pm
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