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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 25, 2024?

55 free events take place on Thursday, July 25 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 25 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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55 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, July 25, 2024

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free events nyc Broadway in the Park: Popular Shows Perform Their Biggest Hits
free events nyc Campus Voices: Students Stand Against Antisemitism (online)
free events nyc Summer Thursday: Games, Exhibitions, Music, Food
free events nyc Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Shipwrecked Stranger -- in the Park
        

Workshop | Rooftop Yoga


Sputnik Yoga presents yoga sessions throughout the entire summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Mindful Movement Class in the Park


A 60-minute group workout.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Screening | Olympic Summer Games Watch Party - Outdoors on a Big Screen


Schedule Thursday, July 25th 9:00am - 11:00am Men's Pool Rugby 11:00am - 1:00pm Women's Soccer: Canada vs New Zealand 1:00pm - 2:30pm Women's Handball: Hungary vs France 2:30pm - 5:00pm Women's Soccer: USA vs Zambia 5:00pm - 7:00pm Men's Rugby Quarter Finals 7:00pm - 9:00pm Women's Soccer: Germany vs Australia
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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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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Discussion | The Third Plenum: What Is Xi Jinping’s Plan for China? (online)


Xi Jinping will preside over the Third Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party on July 15-18. This meeting will focus on ideas to “further comprehensively deepen reform” and “advance Chinese-style modernization” amid growing concerns about Beijing’s ability to steward the country’s economic, geopolitical, and social development. Several days later the Party will issue an authoritative “decision” that should guide policymaking for years to come. This is a rapid-reaction webinar hosted by the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis (CCA) that will analyze the context, contents, and consequences of this momentous policy document. CCA Fellow Neil Thomas will lead a discussion with CCA experts Bert Hofman, Lizzi C. Lee, and Guoguang Wu. Attendees will be invited to submit questions during the event. Attendees may also be interested in CCA’s flagship Decoding Chinese Politics product, which helps decode Beijing’s “black box” through interactive visualizations and explainer essays that map formal institutions, informal networks, key decision-makers, and major policy trends.
   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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Film | Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)


Three hopeful American secretaries visiting Italy -- newcomer Maria, romance-seeking Anita, and the more mature Frances -- fling their coins into Rome's Trevi Fountain, each making a wish. Soon, Maria is pursued by a dashing prince, Anita finds herself involved with a forbidden coworker, and Frances receives a surprising proposal from her boss. All three women vow to one day return to Rome. Director: Jean Negulesco Cast: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Maggie McNamara ,Rossano Brazzi, Howard St. John, Kathryn Givney
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Gallery Talk | 2 Folk Art Exhibitions


A public tour of the current exhibitions, Francesc Tosquelles: Avant-Garde Psychiatry and the Birth of Art Brut and Somewhere to Roost, led by gallery guides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in 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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Musical | Broadway in the Park: Popular Shows Perform Their Biggest Hits


106.7 LITE FM host: Helen Little Broadway performances from: Chicago Moulin Rouge! The Musical The Book of Mormon The Great Gatsby The Notebook
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Lunchtime Jazz in the Park


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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Concert | Piano in the Park


Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Russ Kassoff.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Audio 101: Podcasting (online)


We all know the value of exceptional audio when we hear it, but how do we create it? Audio 101 is designed to help you understand and learn to produce better audio, whether you’re new to the game or looking to level up on what you already know. Join Shure as they break down the fundamentals, from audio terminology to essential gear and proper application. This is a comprehensive look at how to get started in podcasting right from the comfort of your own home. Whether you have plenty of room, or not much room at all, they will discuss the gear needed for you and your guests and, more importantly, how to get great sound in any space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Touch of Evil (1958) Directed by and Starring Orson Welles, with Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and More


When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy. Director: Orson Welles Cast: Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff, Marlene Dietrich, Zsa Zsa Gabor Orson Welles was an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in film, radio, and theatre. He is considered to be among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. Welles received an Academy Award and three Grammy Awards among other numerous honors. Charlton Heston was an American actor and political activist. As a Hollywood star, he appeared in almost 100 films over the course of 60 years. He played Moses in the epic film The Ten Commandments (1956), for which he received his first nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, and the title role in Ben-Hur (1959), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He also starred in The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), Secret of the Incas (1954), Touch of Evil (1958) with Orson Welles, and more. Janet Leigh was an American actress. Her career spanned over five decades. Leigh achieved her biggest success starring as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's horror film Psycho (1960). For her performance, Leigh won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024): monster film


Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race. Director: Adam Wingard Cast: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | The Cincinnati Kid (1965) with Steve McQueen


Young poker player Eric Stoner, also known as the "Cincinnati Kid," wants to build his reputation by beating the best player around, Lancey "The Man" Howard. Through Stoner's friend, "Shooter," a game with Howard is scheduled. However, Stoner discovers the game is being fixed against Howard by Slade out of revenge for a bad loss he suffered to Howard. Stoner objects because he feels he can take the match on his own merits. Director: Norman Jewison Cast: Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, Tuesday Weld, Karl Malden, Ann-Margret Steve McQueen was an American actor and racing driver. His antihero persona, emphasized during the height of the counterculture of the 1960s, made him a top box-office draw for his films of the 1960s and 1970s. He was nicknamed the "King of Cool." McQueen received an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Sand Pebbles (1966). His other popular films include The Cincinnati Kid (1965), Nevada Smith (1966), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Bullitt (1968), The Getaway (1972) and Papillon (1973).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Over 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River, including over 85 species in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary waters. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. Our River Project team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 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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3:00 pm
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Discussion | Campus Voices: Students Stand Against Antisemitism (online)


Learn from three current Jewish student leaders about their college experience and how they are standing up against antisemitism on campus. Join us for a compelling student panel discussion and learn from three members of the Hillel International Israel Leadership Network (ILN) about their college experiences and how they are standing up against antisemitism. Gain insights into their challenges, successes, and strategies for fostering inclusive and respectful campus environments. This is an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts and participate in meaningful dialogue about navigating college as a Jewish student and combating antisemitism in higher education.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
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Workshop | Mah Jongg Social - Outdoors


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Book Club | North Woods by Daniel Mason


North Woods is a 2023 novel by American novelist Daniel Mason. The novel, Mason's sixth, is a work of historical fiction that tells the story of a single house in New England over the course of several centuries. When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave—only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a sinister con man, a stalking panther, a lusty beetle: As the inhabitants confront the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Masahiko Minami: The Logic of Memory


Minami works with charcoal and graphite to create minimalist landscapes in dramatic contrast. As finely textured lines creep into bright channels of white space, gradients bloom from their dark edges. These landscapes flicker and blur, unfolding through the logic of memory—cascades of associations between light and shadow, the natural realm and human emotion. Rooted in our shared humanity, Minami’s landscapes embrace this ephemerality as evidence of life’s vibrance, possibility, and innate capacity for hope. Like fleeting moments in a collective memory, his works offer a quiet refuge from the realities of daily life. In a world brimming with conflict, Minami hopes to “light a small lamp in the hearts” of viewers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Music and Art Under the Arch


Featuring: Jerron Paxton (formerly “Blind Boy” Paxton) and Dennis Lichtman are both world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose musical friendship has grown organically in New York City for more than a decade. Their formal partnership began with a video shoot, Just Cross the River From Queens, at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Outdoor Listening Party with DJ


With over 35 years of experience in the television and radio industry, DJ David Muzii brings a wealth of knowledge to the DJ booth playing fun and energizing music for the dance floor at this outdoor listening party. He has been featured as both a competition and social DJ for numerous local, national, and international events spinning many types of genres. Registration required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festival | Summer Thursday: Games, Exhibitions, Music, Food


Grab a drink and experience live music, mah jongg lessons, exhibition tours, and more while enjoying incredible views of New York Harbor. Full Schedule: 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM Mah Jongg Lessons with Linda Feinstein Learn how to play mah jongg with Manhattan Mah Jongg teacher Linda Feinstein. You will learn the basics of the game in a small group. 5:30 PM and 6:15 PM Object Tour with Grace Rosenberg, the Museum's Curatorial Research Assistant This tour will focus on two stones the donor Norbert Strauss recovered from two synagogues in Frankfurt, burned on Kristallnacht. Stored in a film can, these stones reflect the transformation of the synagogues from physical structures, to structures of memory. Contextualize these stones by reviewing the history of Kristallnacht and that of the Strauss family, including Norbert's father's attempted escape via the St. Louis. While you will focus on these stones, visitors will be referred to related objects that may be of interest, and that share very different experiences of the Holocaust. 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM Women from Nowhere: Rediscovering Lost Citizenship in 20th Century America with Caitlin Hollander Waas In this lecture, Caitlin Hollander Waas, a professional genealogist from the Kalikow Genealogy Center at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, explores a little-known chapter of American history. Focusing on cases of American women who lost their citizenship upon marriage to non-citizens, Hollander Waas delves into these little-known discriminatory laws of the early 20th century. The lecture examines the eventual legal reforms that allowed these women to regain their nationality, offering insights into genealogical research and broader implications of gender and immigration policies. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Musical Performance by Chi Westfelt Trio Chi Westfelt Trio is a jazz group which were formed while studying together at the prestigious jazz program at The New School. The group consists of Chi Westfelt on vocals, Noam Avnon on piano, and Michael Gilbert on bass. The band explores the roots of the black American music, different kinds of world music and presents a more contemporary style within jazz. They are taking inspiration from the Great American Songbook, Brazilian songs, and bebop music. The trio is influenced by their heroes such as Carmen Mcrae, Ahmad Jamal, and Wayne Shorter among others. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Craft Making Come make friendship bracelets and color in a Hamsa! Jewish and Russian fare will be served throughout the night.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Concert | DJ Mixes Club, House, Techno and More


syd is a contemporary artist unbound by the limitations of a singular medium. With a strong passion for music, she applied her classical training to djing; growing an encyclopedia of music ranging from club, house, footwork, drum and bass, and techno. Her high energy sets are what set her apart from most DJs. Those sets come with energy, appreciation, love, and respect for her supporters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | The Nutty Professor (1996) with Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Dave Chappelle


Brilliant and obese scientist Sherman Klump invents a miraculous weight-loss solution. After a date with chemistry student Carla Purty goes badly, a depressed Klump tries the solution on himself. Though he instantly loses 250 pounds, the side effects include a second personality: an obnoxiously self-assertive braggart who calls himself Buddy Love. Buddy proves to be more popular than Sherman, but his arrogance and bad behavior quickly spiral out of control. Director: Tom Shadyac Cast: Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Dave Chappelle Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He shot to fame on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, for which he was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Murphy received a Grammy Award and an Emmy Award. In 2015, Murphy was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and in 2023 the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award. Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, singer and talk show host. She is co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk, for which she has won a Daytime Emmy Award. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Dave Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He starred in and co-created the satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle's Show (2003–2006) before quitting in the middle of production during the third season. After a hiatus, Chappelle returned to performing stand-up comedy across the U.S. By 2006, Chappelle was called the "comic genius of America" by Esquire and, in 2013, "the best" by a Billboard writer. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked him No. 9 in their "50 Best Stand Up Comics of All Time."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Martial Arts in the Park


A variety of martial arts classes for the masses.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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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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6:00 pm
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Party | Uptown Bounce Block Party


Celebrate East Harlem with the return of this summer block party.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Last Sane Woman: Led On by Letters


Hannah Regel's beguiling debut novel about friendship and failure.  Nicola Long is a few years out of a fine arts degree, listless and unenthusiastically employed in London. She begins to spend her hours at a small underfunded archive dedicated to women’s art. There she discovers one side of a correspondence beginning in 1976 and spanning a dozen years, written from one woman – a ceramics graduate, uncannily like Nicola – to a friend living a contrasting and conventionally moored life. As Nicola reads on, an acute sense of affinity turns into obsession. She abandons one job after another to make time for the archive. The litany of coincidences in the letters becomes uncanny, and Nicola’s feeling of ownership begets a growing dread: should she be afraid of where these letters are leading?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Acclaimed R&B Singer in the Park


Leela James is a consistent figure in R&B, still topping the charts with a discography of quality soul music spanning nearly two decades.   What sets the acclaimed R&B and soul singer-songwriter, Leela James apart is her fearless approach to music. She has remained a consistent figure in R&B, still topping the charts with a discography of quality soul music spanning nearly two decades. Leela's music is a constant reminder of what it is to be human — to love, to regret, and to dream. 6:30 PM - Doors 7:00 PM - DJ Suzan Z Anthony 7:30 PM - Leela James
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Cabaret | Cabaret in the Park


Featuring Justin Vivian Bond.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Dialogue Writing 101


With Kuros Charney
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | HIIT Workout on the River


At MTHD by Oscar, they take longevity seriously. Their highly methodical, holistic approach to training is based on functional movement. Start with the basics – push, pull, squat, lunge, hinge, and rotation as you build each workout. This approach optimizes strength and stability to create more balance in the body.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Shipwrecked Stranger -- in the Park


This lush production pulls on the heart strings when a young woman is shipwrecked on a strange land and must disguise herself as a man to survive. It's a story of loss, identity and, finally, love hard won. There's also music and singing!
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sketching Nature


Channel your inner artist and get inspired by wildlife and nature in the park. Connect art and creativity to a natural environment with Sketching Nature. Observe gorgeous landscapes, fascinating local wildlife and unique park features to spark creativity. Learn more about the local park environment, followed by a session led by a local artist where you’ll learn helpful tips and techniques during a guided sketching session.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Stud Country Dancing - Outdoors


Stud Country is born from the legacy of queer dance spaces and honors the rich history of LGBTQ cowboy culture. Best friends, Sean and Bailey, teach partner dancing and classic era line dances from disco to nineties country, while mixing in new genre pop songs. They believe line dancing should be easy, fun and accessible. All bodies and all levels are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Sunset Salsa in the Park


6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance Formerly the youngest Soloist from the National Ballet of Peru, Talía relocated to New York City to expand her dance abilities, study acting and manage some of the most successful Ballroom dance studios for over a decade. She is the producer of multiple salsa events around New York City. Her vast connection to the entertainment industry, combined with her warm, fun and inclusive approach to dance events, enables New Yorkers to fall in love with Latin Dance and Latin Culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


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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Screening | 2024 Mobile Dance Film Festival


This 2-day event will present 13 officially selected films about dance representing filmmakers from across the globe. See link for full schedule.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Golden Legends (2023): Hungarian Water Polo Drama


The story of the Hungarian men's national water polo team who won three Olympic gold medals in a row between 2000 and 2008. Directors: Tamás Zákonyi S., Ottó Ifj. Elek Stars: Tony Azevedo, Péter Biros, Alessandro Campagna 149 min. In Hungarian with English subtitles.
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Book Discussion | I Will Greet the Sun Again: Struggles of an Iranian Immigrant's Gay Son


Growing up in the San Fernando Valley with his two brothers, all K wants is to be “a boy from L.A.,” all American. But K—the youngest, named after a Persian king—knows there’s something different about himself. Like the way he feels about his closest friend, Johnny, a longing that he can’t share with anyone. At home, K must navigate another confusing identity: that of the dutiful son of Iranian immigrants struggling to make a life for themselves in the United States. He tries to make his mother proud, live up to her ideal of a son. On Friday nights, K attends prayers at the local mosque with Baba, whose violent affections distort K’s understanding of what it means to be a man and how to love. With author Khashayar J. Khabushani.
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Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Shipwrecked Stranger -- in a Parking Lot


Shakespeare's comedic tale of mistaken identities, love, and festive revelry. The story begins with Viola, who is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother, Sebastian, has drowned. Disguised as a man named Cesario, she enters the service of Duke Orsino, who is in love with Lady Olivia. However, Olivia falls for Cesario, unaware of Viola's true identity. Meanwhile, Viola harbors her own feelings for Orsino. The subplot involves Olivia's drunken uncle, Sir Toby, who schemes with others to humiliate the pompous steward, Malvolio. The confusion culminates in comic misunderstandings, leading to Sebastian's unexpected arrival. The play concludes with multiple marriages, the revelation of true identities, and a celebration of love and harmony.
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Discussion | Why Jews Should Study Art & Why Artists Study the Bible (online)


A conversation with Art Historian Dr. Jacob Wisse. To learn more about why we believe it is important for thoughtful Jews to study great Western art—and why Jewish texts have long inspired great artists—hear Dr. Wisse, Tikvah Chief Programming Officer Warren R. Stern Senior Fellow of Jewish Civilization, and Jonathan Silver for a special event. They will explore how Dr. Wisse first became interested in the artistic legacy of the Hebrew Bible; some of the artists and works of art he will examine in his course; why Scripture was such a potent source of inspiration for the most creative minds of Western civilization; and how studying great art can help shed light on the meaning of the Bible's text as seen through both a Jewish and a Christian lens.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works for Cello, Violin, and Fadolin


Trio Fadolin: Valeriya Sholokhova, cello; Sabina Torosjan, violin;  Ljova, fadolin (a new instrument that encompasses the range of the violin, viola, and most of the cello). Program Segey Aslamazyan (1897-1978), Armenian Folk Songs Yehiel Goyzman (c.1816-1913), a Yidischer Konsert Vasyl Barvinsky (1888-1963), a string quartet Ljova, original compostions
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Movie in a Park | Stand and Deliver (1988): Inspiring Teacher Drama


The story of Jaime Escalante, a high school teacher who successfully inspired his dropout-prone students to learn calculus. Director: Ramón Menéndez Stars: Edward James Olmos, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan 103 min. Movie starts at sunset.
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Concert | Delicate DIY Folk Band


Shallow Alcove's delicate, DIY folk music take on the lullaby of bedroom pop is a thoughtful exploration of early nostalgia for yesterday's loves and heartbreaks. What started as friends writing songs in the bedrooms and basements of upstate New York has traveled to the urban hustle of New York City and Philadelphia, but the band’s roots remain the same: storytelling with the people they love. Founded and fronted by lead singer Grace Krichbaum and lead guitarist Dan Harris, Shallow Alcove has since expanded to include members Peter Groppe (guitar), Jack Harrington (bass, keyboard), and Noah Dadaris (percussion). They combine stacked vocal harmonies, catchy riffs, and diary-like lyricism to share a disarmingly honest, refreshingly tender soundtrack to the ephemerality of young adulthood. These are dynamic and sweetly melodic narratives that anyone can relate to, mapping the intricacies of changing relationships, the turning of the seasons, bad haircuts, and the ache of growing up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Fabric Softener: Performance Art Inspired by Toni Morrison


Asia Stewart's Fabric Softener is a theatrical response to Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon, offering an imagined ritual with the power to revive young Black women and insist on their survival. Stewart draws on three characters from the many who populate Morrison's 1977 novel: Pilate, her daughter Reba, and granddaughter Hagar. In the original text, Hagar dies of a broken heart after deeming herself unworthy of love, beauty, and acceptance. In her performance, punctuated by musical outbursts of spirituals and passages from the novel, Stewart presents three new characters who are not recreations of these women but are instead archetypes: The Laundress, The Celebrant, and The Witness. The performance begins as The Celebrant and The Witness prepare The Laundress for an intervention: a baptism, a becoming, and a funeral for what used to be and can no longer exist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Little Shop of Horrors (1986): Man-Eating Plant and His Buddy


A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Director: Frank Oz Stars: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia 94 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Mean Girls (2004): High-School Intrigue with Lindsay Lohan


Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Director: Mark Waters Stars: Lindsay Lohan, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel McAdams 97 min. Movies starts at sunset.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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: John Moses - Sirius Radio Derek Drescher - The Stand Eeland Stribling - New Faces Winner Jaffer Khan -  Moontower Festival 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | A Midsummer Night's Dream: Shakespeare Comedy Outdoors


The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream starring comedian Russell Peters. This production of A Midsummer Night's Dream transports audiences to the height of the Harlem Renaissance, where four young lovers, a troupe of rude mechanicals and mischievous fairies find themselves entangled in a web of romantic chaos within a mystical forest. Having sold-out arenas around the world, including MSG and Barclays Center, this performance will mark Peters' stage and Shakespearean debut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022): Superhero Sequel


The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa. Director: Ryan Coogler Stars: Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira 161 min.      
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Dick (1999): Watergate Comedy with Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams


After wandering off during a White House tour, two high school girls inadvertently become Richard Nixon's top secret advisers at the height of the Watergate scandal. Director: Andrew Fleming Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya 94 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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