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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 27, 2023?

58 free events take place on Thursday, July 27 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 27 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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58 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, July 27, 2023

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc My Brother's Name Is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told
free events nyc Rock, Pop, Country, and More on the River
free events nyc Sunset Salsa Dancing
free events nyc Margaret: Shakespeare's Warrior Queen
free events nyc The Comedy of Errors: Shakespeare in an Outdoor Setting
free events nyc BAAND Together Dance Festival: 5 Iconic Companies in Performance
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Workshop | Pick Up Pickleball


An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Workshop | Pickleball in the City


Play pickleball on one of four courts open every Thursday through August 3.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 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 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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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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Tour | Tour of New York City Hall


One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | A Farewell to Arms (1957) with Rock Hudson


Frederic Henry, an American driving ambulances for the Italian Army during World War I, falls for British Red Cross nurse Catherine Barkley, to the displeasure of jealous commanding officer Major Rinaldi, who transfers Catherine to a different hospital out of spite. But after Frederic is injured on the battlefield, he is evacuated to Catherine's new hospital in Milan, and the star-crossed lovers begin their romance anew. Director: Charles Vidor Cast: Rock Hudson, Jennifer Jones, Vittorio De Sica, Elaine Stritch Rock Hudson was an American actor. One of the most popular movie stars of his time, he had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golden Age of Hollywood, he achieved stardom with his role in Magnificent Obsession (1954), followed by All That Heaven Allows (1955), and Giant (1956), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Hudson also found continued success with a string of romantic comedies co-starring Doris Day: Pillow Talk (1959), Lover Come Back (1961), and Send Me No Flowers (1964). During the late 1960s, his films included Seconds (1966), Tobruk (1967), and Ice Station Zebra (1968). Unhappy with the film scripts he was offered, Hudson turned to television and was a hit, starring in the popular mystery series McMillan & Wife (1971–1977).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | 1st Annual Manhattan Community Fair


Enjoy free giveaways, raffle drawings, and cook out! The fair will also feature free health screenings, Narcan trainings, and special live performances by: * DJ Warren * Educational Alliance's The Vibe VI - rock music and karaoke * Stella Adler Studio - "Xylazine X-Posed" presentation * Drum circle
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | South Africa: Chromatic Portraits (2014): 40 Years of History (online)


The documentary depicts forty years of political events in South Africa through the lens of its photographers. These range from David Goldblatt, the founding father of South African documentary photography, and the historical members of Afrapix, an independent agency that was inspired by Magnum and created in 1982, to the contemporary photography scene and the heirs of this “Struggle Photography”, including Jodi Bieber, Pieter Hugo, Zanele Muholi and Thabiso Sekgala. Directors Nathalie Masduraud and Valérie Urréa will lead a panel discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Island Nature Walk


A special guided tour to discover and connect with the wildlife that calls this place home. This tour will take participants on a journey through the young urban forest of Hammock Grove and the immersive spaces at Outlook Hill and Discovery Hill. You'll get to learn about these resilient, built landscapes directly from the people who know them best, and get the chance to participate in different community science projects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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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12:00 pm
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Performance | Broadway in the Park


The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits in the park. Enjoy favorite Broadway tunes for lunchtime performances. Featuring: & Juliet Back To The Future New York, New York Shucked
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Lunchtime Jazz in the Park


Come down to the park for lunch and let the students from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music provide the soundtrack to your afternoon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Downtown Urban Farm Tour


Take a tour of an Urban Farm to learn about how they grow produce and support local wildlife in the heart of downtown New York City. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor tour, and wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Creed III (2023) with Michael B. Jordan


Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he's eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter who has nothing to lose. Director: Michael B. Jordan Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Mila Davis-Kent, Florian Munteanu, Phylicia Rashad Michael B. Jordan is an American actor, producer and director. He is best known for his film roles as shooting victim Oscar Grant in the drama Fruitvale Station (2013), boxer Adonis Creed in Creed (2015), and Erik Killmonger in Black Panther (2018), all of which were written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Jordan reprised his role of Creed in Creed II (2018) and Creed III (2023); the latter also marked his directorial debut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | To Have and Have Not (1944) with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall


In Vichy, France, fishing boat captain Harry avoids getting involved in politics, refusing to smuggle French Resistance fighters into Martinique. But when a Resistance client is shot before he can pay, Harry agrees to help hotel owner Gerard smuggle two fighters to the island. Harry is further swayed by Slim, a wandering American girl, and when the police take his friend Eddie hostage, he is forced to fight for the Resistance. Director: Howard Hawks Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Brennan, Lauren Bacall, Dolores Moran, Hoagy Carmichael 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. Lauren Bacall was an American actress named the 20th-greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema by the American Film Institute. She received an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009 in recognition of her contribution to the Golden Age of motion pictures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz Live from Harlem


Native New Yorker Dr. Valerie Capers is a celebrated educator, jazz pianist, composer and arranger. She served for several years as the chairman of the department of Music and Art at Bronx Community College (CUNY). Dr. Capers is the recipient of many honors and awards, from Essence Magazine, the National Endowment for the Arts, CUNY Research Foundation, and the Smithsonian Institution. She has appeared with her trio and ensemble at colleges, universities, jazz festivals, clubs, and concert halls throughout the country and internationally, and has performed with many outstanding artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Brown, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Slide Hampton, Max Roach, James Moody and Paquito D'Rivera.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Mah Jongg Social


Players of all skill level are welcome to play! Socials are hosted and organized by Linda Fisher, and players play the National Mah Jongg League style. Participants are welcome to borrow equipment, or bring their own Mah Jongg sets. Mah Jongg lessons are currently unavailable at this time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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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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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Dance Workshop with Alvin Ailey


Amos Machanic and Renée Robinson, former members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in an exhilarating dance workshop exploration of choreographer, Ronald K. Brown's ballet, Dancing Spirit. With this work, which echoes the title of Judith Jamison’s autobiography, Brown pays tribute to Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison’s profound and lasting influence on the world of dance. Set to music by Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis and War, Brown’s evocative choreography uses movement from Cuba, Brazil and the United States to conjure dancing spirits who embody Jamison’s elegance, vision, dignity and generosity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Talk | Sheep Herding Demonstration


Meet the flock and learn how they control invasive plant species through regenerative land principles in the heart of New York City. Watch the shepherd, along with Kirk–the intrepid herding dog–in action and learn about all that it takes to manage a flock of sheep and control invasive plant species through regenerative land principles in the heart of New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Barre in the Park


A 45-minute workout combining strength, cardio, and mindfulness. You’ll experience a balanced workout guided by expert instructors, providing modifications every step of the way for you to feel successful and empowered.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Book Discussion | My Brother's Name Is Kenny: The Greatest True Hip-Hop Story Ever Told


To mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, this is an intimate talk with renowned DJ and music producer Kenny Parker as he shares a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of rap music and reveals never-before-told stories from Hip-Hop's golden era. The book provides a first-hand account on how he and his older brother, the iconic rapper KRS-One, escaped crime, extreme poverty, brutal violence, and betrayal to carve out an unparalleled musical legacy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz Music in the Heart of the City


Jazz at Lincoln Center will take over to bring New York City’s jazz scene to Broadway, creating the feeling of an intimate club amidst the lights and sounds of the crossroads of the world. Tonight: Roxy Coss
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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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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5:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Learn to Tango


Led by Karina Romero, this program is designed to introduce you to the basic steps of Argentine Tango. Originated in Argentina, Tango is danced around the world by people of all sizes and ages. It is said that if you can walk, then you can tango. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Tango aficionado, all are welcome to join this program. Requirements to participate: You must register for each individual session you wish to attend. Comfortable clothing and footwear should be worn. Must arrive 15 minutes early to the class. Participants must bring a release form filled out and signed, available on the registration page. About the Instructor Karina Romero is a profesional Tango dancer and instructor. Originally from Argentina, Karina arrived in New York City in 2000 as an ambassador of Argentine Tango. She has studied with the most influential Tango teachers in the world, performed in many Tango shows and festivals, coordinated countless Tango shows, and taught at renowned schools and cultural centers throughout New York City. Currently she is the Executive Director of New Generation Dance Company, hosts La Romeria milonga in Times Square, and teaches Tango every Friday at the Argentine Consulate in NYC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walk | Tide Deck Tour


A guided tour of the Tide Deck for a unique river ecology experience. The design for pier is inspired by Manhattan’s natural shoreline prior to European colonization in the 17th century. The pier includes a series of ecological communities representing this native landscape, from a woodland forest to the rocky tidal zone and the Hudson River itself. One of the most unique of these native coastal environments is on the Tide Deck, which is an engineered rocky tidal marsh located on the western end of the pier. The Tide Deck ebbs and floods with our daily tidal cycle and features many interesting habitat enhancements including tide pools. Tours are offered every 30 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Author Reading | Readings, Drinks, Crafts, and More


Rooftop happy hour with drinks, mingling, and crafts, as well as a short selection of curated readings from Emma Milo Wippermann and Simone White. About the Readers Emma Milo Wippermann is a writer in New York. They are the author of Joan of Arkansas (Ugly Duckling Presse 2023), a queer drama about climate catastrophe, internet fame, and political divinity. A winner of a 2023 Whiting Award in poetry and drama, Wippermann has an MFA from Brown University and is working on their first novel.  Simone White is the author of or, on being the other woman (Duke University Press, 2022), Dear Angel of Death (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2018), Of Being Dispersed (Futurepoem, 2016), and House Envy of All the World (Factory School, 2010), the poetry chapbook, Unrest (Ugly Duckling Presse, 2013), and the collaborative poem/painting chapbook, Dolly (with Kim Thomas) (Q Ave, 2008). Her poetry and prose have been featured in Artforum, e-flux, Harper’s Magazine, BOMB Magazine, Chicago Review, The New York Times Book Review, and Harriet: The Blog. Her honors include a 2021 Creative Capital Award, a 2017 Whiting Award in Poetry, Cave Canem Foundation fellowships, and recognition as a New American Poet for the Poetry Society of America in 2013.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Friends Expo: Group Exhibition


Participating artists: Jacqueline Barnett, Alberte Bernier, Judi Brice, Barbara Brocklebank, Lucky Checkley, Stefan Draughon, Jessica Gondek, Jacqueline Firmo Falconi, Jan Hoogenboom, Scott Jefferson, Harry Jo, Barbara A. Kleiner, Louise Krasniewicz, Julie May, Connie McKinnon, Jessica Mieles, Esther Mizrahi, Dulce Moche, Marjorie Morrow, Mary Alice Orito, Mary McKenna Ridge, Maggie Rose, Kim Svoboda, Penny Treese, Elaine Truong, Alice E. Woodruff   
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Blues on the River: Experience World-Class Blues-Inspired Music


Allison Russell - poet, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, and co-founder of Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago - embarks upon her next chapter in The Returner, a body-shaking, mind-expanding, soulful expression of Black liberation, Black love, of Black self-respect. Written and co-produced by Allison along with dim star (her partner JT Nero and Drew Lindsay), The Returner was recorded over Solstice week in December 2022 at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA. It features Russell's "Rainbow Coalition" band of all female musicians along with special guest appearances from the legendary Wendy & Lisa, Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark, and Hozier.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Dance Class Workout


Move with the city! Stay active with Sweat34 in the bustling heart of Midtown Manhattan. With VXN.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Musician-Poet from Patagonia


Julián Muro is a singer/guitarist born in Patagonia, Argentina but his permanent travels during the past 5 years have shaped his life into that of a “citizen of the world”. A contemporary troubadour, a naturalist and a traveler, his music is the result of the encounter between at least two personalities, the one of a singer-songwriter-poet and the one of a composer-producer-researcher. When these converge on the stage, the results are enchantingly hypnotic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Open Mike | Open Mic Night


Hosted by Jonathon Timpanelli. Enjoy a night of singing, comedy, poetry and art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Festival | Uptown Bounce Block Party


Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop at this year's Uptown Bounce, an eclectic summer block party featuring top DJs, special guests, live performances, art making activities, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | Margaret: Shakespeare's Warrior Queen


Hudson Classical Theater Company presents an original adaptation of Henry VI, Parts I, II, and III (known as the War of the Roses), exploring the story of Queen Margaret (Katherine Lerner-Lam), one of the strongest, cunning, and most complicated woman Shakespeare ever wrote. Conceived by Jack Kirby, in-house fight director and adapted by Director Nicholas Martin-Smith, there will be plenty of battle scenes and blood, love and drama, as family fights against family in this historical tragedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Washington's Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-77 (online)


Major General Jason Bohm explores the origins of the United States Marines. He will explore the parallel stories of the creation and early operations of the Continental Marines, Navy, and Army during the American Revolution, culminating in the Battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Workshop | Double Dutch Workout


Learn to jump Double Dutch in the park, open to all ages. A fun and social fitness opportunity, participants learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope from the Double Dutch Aunties.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | HIIT Workout on the River


A High Intestity Interval Training workout in the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Playwriting


Ever imagine your story coming to life on the stage? Join us for this quick lesson on the craft elements of writing for the theater with playwright and Gotham Writers Workshop instructor, Kuros Charney. Whether you’re working on a one-act or a musical or a full-length drama, we’ll give you some tips on writing that will draw the big applause.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Rock, Pop, Country, and More on the River


Featuring the NYPD Band
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Dancing | Sunset Salsa Dancing


Be with world-renowned dancer, instructor and producer Talia Castro-Pozo and her lineup of incredibly talented friends at a weekly dance party. Celebrated as "The Woman of Salsa" by Latina Magazine, Castro-Pozo is trained in everything from Ballroom to Jazz. Whether you're a novice or an advanced dancer, the night starts with beginner Salsa lessons before transitioning to a sizzling party. Dance the night away under the shimmering NYC lights and sensational skies -- all while learning a new move or two. 6:30 PM Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM Open Dance
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Sweet Water Dance & Yoga hosts a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Vocal Tribute to Doowop and Rhythm & Blues


The Tee-Tones are a vocal tribute act that traces the roots of group harmony back to the passionate vocal performances of Doowop and Rhythm & Blues - from the street corner groups and hit artists of the 1950's through the great Motown singing groups and soul acts of the 1960's and '70's. A show that is both entertaining (causing uncontrollable singing and dancing) and enjoyed by folks of all ages with of course great music to match.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Movie in a Park | Bobi Wine: The People's President (2022): Documentary on Ugandan Activist-Musician -- Plus a Live Performance


The New York premiere screening of Bobi Wine: The People’s President alongside a rare live performance from the man himself. Born in the slums of Kampala, Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader, former member of parliament, activist and national superstar musician, risks his life and the lives of his wife, Barbie, and their children to fight the ruthless regime led by Yoweri Museveni. Museveni has been in power since 1986 and changed Uganda’s constitution to enable him to run for yet another five-year term. Running in the Country’s 2021 presidential elections, Bobi Wine uses his music to denounce the dictatorial regime and support his life mission to defend the oppressed and the voiceless people of Uganda. In this fight, he must also take on the country’s police and military, which are not afraid to use violence and torture in a vain attempt to intimidate and silence him and his supporters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Nina & Irena (2023): Documentary on Holocaust Survivor and a Sister Never Found


The New Yorker journalist and director Daniel Lombroso made this film about his grandmother, Nina Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor who comes to terms with the loss of her sister who was never found after remaining silent about her experiences for 80 years. According to Lombroso, this film is a response and a coda to his previous documentary, White Noise, for which he spent four-years reporting on the American alt-right. Lombroso will be joined in conversation by Gottlieb and a staff member of The New Yorker after the screening to discuss the film, their experiences, and the connection to Lombroso’s work on White Noise.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Play | The Comedy of Errors: Shakespeare in an Outdoor Setting


Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, presented by The Drilling Company is a summer New York institution. Seats are available on a first come first serve basis, with audience members often arriving early to secure a place. You are encouraged and welcome to bring your own chair. Once seats are gone, blankets are spread out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Play | Twelfth Night: Shakespeare's Shipwrecked Stranger -- in a Parking Lot


An unusual outdoor theater experience as The Drilling Company presents the Shakespeare classic in a parrking lot
   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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Concert | Singer Explores "Home" Through Folk, Country and Americana


After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | BAAND Together Dance Festival: 5 Iconic Companies in Performance


See five of NYC's most iconic dance companies--Ballet Hispanico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem--together on one stage. PROGRAM: Ballet Hispanico - Linea Recta by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa From one of today's most sought-after choreographers comes a powerful and resonant work exploring an intriguing flamenco dance aspect: the conspicuous absence of physical partnering. While maintaining the integrity and hallmark passion of the genre, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa imagines an original and explosive movement language premised upon the theme of partnership and performed to flamenco guitar by Eric Vaarzon Morel. Linea Recta was commissioned in part by The Apollo Theater and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. American Ballet Theatre - Other Dances by Jerome Robbins Other Dances was created by Jerome Robbins specifically to showcase the legendary technique and artistry of Natalia Makarova and Mikhail Baryshnikov, who premiered the pas de deux in 1976, and it has since been performed by leading dancers in other major companies. Set to a waltz and four mazurkas by Frederic Chopin, Other Dances features a series of Polish folk-inspired choreography that pays homage to Chopin's romanticism and the purity of classical ballet technique. Dance Theatre of Harlem - Nyman String Quartet No. 2 by Robert Garland Set to Michael Nyman's String Quartet No. 2, Robert Garland continues his signature exploration of the intersection of cultures that is contemporary America. Complex and witty, this sophisticated work shows off the unique capacity of the company's artists to code-switch with abandon. World Premiere of Pas de O'Farill by Pedro Ruiz, a collaboration between Ballet Hispanico & New York City Ballet In tribute to the music of Latin Jazz sensation Arturo O'Farill, Pedro Ruiz takes on the classical ballet form and fuses it with the movement and essences of the Afro-Cuban diasporic legacy. The duet seeks to immerse the classical technique with the Latinx voice and expand the idea of what ballet is and can be. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown Ronald K. Brown pays tribute to Judith Jamison's profound influence with a new work that echoes the title of Jamison's autobiography. Set to music by Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis and War, Brown's evocative choreography uses movement from Cuba, Brazil and the United States to conjure dancing spirits who embody Jamison's elegance, vision, dignity and generosity. New York City Ballet - The Times Are Racing by Justin Peck Justin Peck's The Times Are Racing is a sneaker ballet that sees its dancers in streetwear, drawing inspiration from a variety of dance styles while matching Dan Deacon's electronic score with youthful impulse and vigor. The work is set to the last four tracks of Deacon's expansive 2012 album, America, marking Peck's second collaboration with fashion designer Humberto Leon of Opening Ceremony, and has lighting design by Peck's frequent collaborator Brandon Stirling Baker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Concert | Brazilian Voyage: Music from the Heart


Grammy Award-nominated bassist and composer Nilson Matta will bring you into the heart of Brazil. Born in São Paulo, Matta played with such luminaries as João Gilberto, Hermeto Pascoal, Roberto Carlos, Chico Buarque de Holanda, Nana Caymmi, João Bosco, Johnny Alf, Helio Delmiro, and Luis Bonfá. Since his arrival in New York in 1985, he has been the first-call bassist for many renowned U.S. musicians such as Gato Barbieri, Oscar Castro-Neves, Paquito D’Rivera, Don Friedman, Slide Hampton, Joe Henderson, Yo Yo Ma, Herbie Mann, Mark Murphy, Paul Winter, among many others. The evening’s show will feature original compositions by Matta and works by some of Brazil’s greatest composers: Luís Bonfá, Dorival Caymmi, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Charles Mingus “Boogie Stop Shuffle,” and Noel Rosa. With Felipe Gaganni as tap dancer, Brian Lynch on trumpet, Vitor Gonçalves on piano and accordion, and Rafael Barata on drums, the group will transport you with their Baião rhythms!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Rock Band The Wallflowers Performs in a Park


Famous from the 1997 hit One Headlight, The Wallflowers is the brainchild of guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Jakob Dylan. After honing their signature hard-hitting sound and timeless storytelling for more than 30 years, The Wallflowers bring a “throwback” quality to their style of rock music while pushing the genre forward. treya lam opens the night with their strident voice, politically-charged songwriting, and multi-instrumental mastery. Themes of grief and social justice permeate lam’s work, demanding an active and empathetic listener. About the Artists For the past 30 years, The Wallflowers has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands – a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s Bringing Down the Horse as well as more recent and exploratory fare like 2012’s Glad All Over. treya lam is a multi-instrumentalist and composer whose expansive and intersecting identities inform but do not define their work, whether solo or when collaborating with ensembles across a variety of disciplines. Their atmospheric voice, liberation oriented songwriting, and fluency on guitar, piano, and looped viola recalls Nina Simone and Andrew Bird. treya’s debut, Good News, was created entirely by women and genderqueer collaborators and released via Kaki King’s label. Smithsonian Magazine states lam’s work “perfectly captures the mixture of love, loss, and hope.” Doors open at 6:30 pm. 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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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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Movie in a Park | Labyrinth (1986): Fairy-Tale Fantasy, with David Bowie


Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth. Director: Jim Henson Stars: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud 101 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960): Mother Issues with Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh


A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Stars: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles 109 min. Movie starts at sunset.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Bomb Shelter Comedy Show


Bomb Shelter is a free weekly comedy show in New York City where you'll find some of the best comedians performing. Expect free pizza. With: Daniela Mora - The Stand Oscar Cozallos - Colombian comedy show Matt Fulchiron - Comedy Central Jaron Young - New York Comedy Club 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Film | The Giver (2014): Pain and Pleasure in the Real World with Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep


In a seemingly perfect community without war, pain, suffering, differences, or choices, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world. Director: Phillip Noyce Stars: Brenton Thwaites, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:45 pm
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Concert | Singer Explores "Home" Through Folk, Country and Americana


After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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