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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 13, 2009?

52 free events take place on Saturday, June 13 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 June 13 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 June . 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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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, June 13, 2009

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City Walk | Union Square Shuffle Walk


Visit sites that offer free entertainment during the summer while shuffling through parts of the East Village and Greenwich Village. Walk south along the East River to the tip of Manhattan. Take a lunch break on Governor's Island and then continue up the Hudson back to Union Square. Bring water and lunch. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$3

Tour | “Amble Through the Ramble”


Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Festival | Figment Festival 2009


Hundreds of artists will perform, exhibit and entertain for thousands of visitors. Figment is an annual participatory arts event with artwork in every medium, from installation to performance to music to games and many things in between. Visitors of all ages and interests are invited to share in these creations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Hike | Long Pond Wildlife and Wildflowers Hike


Easy-paced nature walk, 1.5 miles, about 2 hours. Look for evidence of animal life, especially reptiles and amphibians in the woodlands surrounding the pond. Identify wildflowers and examine the geology of the area during this unhurried stroll.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$3

Lesson | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Festival | 29th Annual New York Mississippi Picnic


For 28 years, Mississippians and New Yorkers have been meeting in the Park for an event originally known as the “Way Up North in Mississippi Picnic.” Begun in 1979, the event reunites native Mississippians living in New York and current residents of the Magnolia State. The event also educates people about the many wonderful assets of both areas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$5

Festival | Fishing Festival


In celebration of the Henry Hudson Quadricentennial, spend the afternoon in West Harlem fishing, singing sea shanties with Astrograss, and enjoying the cool river breezes. Check out Dutch Colonial and Native American arts & crafts and educational hands-on activities for kids about life on and in the river. Entertainment provided all day by numerous groups including the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and New Amsterdam Musical Association.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Garden Tour


This tour highlights the history, design and unique plantings of the 70-year-old Garden. Led by Garden Staff.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Randalls & Ward Islands


6 miles, easy/moderate pace. Walk along the East Side/ Pass the stadium and enjoy East River views. Bring lunch and water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Spring Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Tour


Discover the Village with a free walking tour that weaves together the highlights of history with delicious inside stories. The free walking tours of St. Marks Place & 8th Street are led by Arthur Marks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Festival | 33rd Annual American Crafts Festival


400 juried craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations, exotic and natural foods. This event will take place rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Block party


Two stages, live music, food, craft booths, free kids rides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Capoeira in the Park


Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil over 450 years ago. Self-defense techniques are concealed by graceful dance moves and spectacular acrobatics set to music. Taught by Professor Abará, classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Other | National Pigeon Day


Speakers, political activism, entertainment and material distribution will mark the day. 100 copies of the book Pigeon Woman and the Snagged Bag, by the author Sam Hack, will be given to the first 100 people who attend. Enjoy the awesome grace and beauty of the Flock of Doves, Mark Alexander's giant dove puppets from the Mortal Beasts & Deities performance troupe as they soar through the National Pigeon Day festivities on Pilgrim Hill. Rally against pigeon trafficking to Pennsylvania for the purposes of pigeon shoots, pigeon control methods including contraceptives and poaching, and hunting activities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Wall Street and Downtown Tour


Weaves together history, events, architecture, and people of birthplace of NY, financial capital of the world, and hottest new neighborhood in the city. Stops include U.S. Custom House, Trinity Church, Wall Street, NY Stock Exchange, other architectural and cultural sites. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Wall Street and Downtown Tour


Weaves together history, events, architecture, and people of birthplace of NY, financial capital of the world, and hottest new neighborhood in the city. Stops include U.S. Custom House, Trinity Church, Wall Street, NY Stock Exchange, other architectural and cultural sites. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | Identification Day: bring in anything that had you perplexed!


Bring in shells, rocks, insects, arrowheads, feathers, fossils, bones, pottery, textiles, or any other natural or cultural object that has had you puzzled and perplexed for a thorough going-over by Museum scientists. Items identified on previous Identification Days include a dinosaur egg, a whale’s jawbone, a green beetle bracelet from Brazil, a sponge-bored conch shell, a 5,000-year-old stone spear point, and fake trilobite fossils from Morocco. Participating in this year’s Identification Day will be scientists and researchers from the departments of Anthropology, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Ornithology, Invertebrate Zoology, and Paleontology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Signing | James Frey signs his book Bright Shiny Morning


Frey, whose memoir A Million Little Pieces made him one of the most controversial writers in the country, returns to fiction with his bestselling novel of Los Angeles. Frey brings his work to the streets this Saturday, greeting readers and signing copies of the new paperback edition of Bright Shiny Morning at a sidewalk table outside of the store.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Bill Duke's Not Easily Broken (2009)


With Morris Chestnut. A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple. Rated PG. 99 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Cody Childs Sings Nat “King” Cole


A musical tribute to Cole featuring the jazz vocalist performing the great Cole classics. This tribute presents biographical notes on the singer's life as well as such memorable songs as “Unforgettable,” “Too Young,” “Smile,” “Thou Swell,” “L-O-V-E,” “Paper Moon,” “This Will Make You Laugh,” “Mona Lisa,” “Nature Boy,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Chestnuts,” “Besame Mucho,” “Too Marvelous for Words,” ”When I Fall In Love,” “ Autumn Leaves,” and “For Sentimental Reasons.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Give Your Job Search the Power to Succeed


Today’s job market requires new and more competitive approaches. Get the job you want with better strategy and stronger skills in this workshop presented by career coach Carolyn J. Curran. You will learn how to create your power resumes and engage in power interviews to reach your goal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Opening Reception | It's About Time - 244 Years at the Mansion


A photography retrospective featuring rarely seen historic photographs from the museum's archives paired with contemporary views of the mansion by local artists Trish Mayo and Tom Stoelker. Each photographer interprets the classical architecture, the interior and the surrounding property of Manhattan's oldest house in very modern ways. Learn the history of the neighborhood, the house and the people who once lived here through the medium of photography.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Jean Bach's A Great Day in Harlem


In August of 1958, in front of a Harlem brownstone, first-time photographer Art Kane assembled 57 of the greatest jazz stars of all time and snapped a picture that would live forever. Narrated by Quincy Jones, this Academy Award-nominated documentary features interviews with nearly 30 jazz greats (including Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and Art Blakey), illuminating the fascinating lives of the musicians who showed up that day to make history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Concert | Jose Obando, salsa


A live ensemble, led by salsa expert Obando, performs the American, Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican influences of salsa such as jazz, son, bolero, bomba, plena, and merengue. A description of the development of the music, as well as the different African and Amerindian instruments, is included.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Sidney Lanfield's The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)


With Basil Rathbone, John Carradine and Nigel Bruce. Sherlock Holmes solves the mystery of a supernatural hound threatening the life of a Dartmoor baronet. A Walt Disney cartoon, “Donald’s Crime,” will precede the feature. 80 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Tour of “Mannahatta/Manhattan” Exhibit


When Henry Hudson and a small crew set out in 1609, they were looking for a passage to the riches of Asia; instead they found Mannahatta, rich with old growth forests, stately wetlands, rolling hills, sandy shores, and abundant wildlife. Join Dr. Eric Sanderson as he reveals the island of Mannahatta on that September afternoon 400 years ago and explores what it means for the city today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Anahid Sofian Dance Company


The Anahid Sofian Dance Company was formed in 1979 and made its professional debut at Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Ethnic Dance Festival. Comprised of 12 dancers and 6 musicians, the Company specializes in dances of the Near and Middle East and has been acclaimed for its ability to perform in a wide range of styles, from the traditional to contemporary interpretations. All Company dancers have studied extensively with Sofian and became members by invitation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Intoduction to Haiku


Jeff Rabkin leads this workshop. Learn the traditional Japanese art and craft of Haiku. All ages welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Smokie Norful/Tye Tribbett & G.A./Ruben Studdard, gospel music


With seven years in gospel music, Smokie Norful has become a heavyweight of the genre, reaching benchmarks that have taken others a lifetime to achieve: Among other accomplishments, he’s a Grammy, Dove, and Stellar award-winner, a bona fide Billboard chart-topper, a two-time gold-selling artist, and a crossover star responsible for the multi-format smash, “I Need You Now.” When one listens to his lyrics and feels the spirit which encompasses gospel performer Tye Tribbett, it's easy to see that he is indeed anointed. A native of Camden, New Jersey, Tribbett's third full-length album is Stand Out. American Idol contestant Ruben Studdard will release his fourth album Love Is, a collection of love songs featuring originals as well as covers like Extreme’s “More Than Words” and Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | ZviDance's White


Zvi Gotheiner collaborates with composer Scott Killian reflecting on history and abandonment as well as our attempts to feel secure by arming our borders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Performance | Leah Siegel/Chana Rothman, singer-songwriters


Local singer-songwriter Leah Siegel is developing a serious buzz with her solid songwriting chops, thoughtful lyrics and a voice that sounds a bit like Chan Marshall imagining how Jeff Buckley might interpret Billie Holiday. Chana Rothman (pictured) uniquely fuses Lilith-esque singer/songwriter folk mentality with progressive worldbeat in two languages. Like an eclectic '07 Rickie Lee Jones/Joni Mitchell, her politics, her obvious bohemianism and her delicate vocal phrasing push her sound into a delicious mix that also incorporates reggae and hip-hop.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Dance Performance | ZviDance's White


Zvi Gotheiner collaborates with composer Scott Killian reflecting on history and abandonment as well as our attempts to feel secure by arming our borders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Other | Swing-a-Ring Night


Come down to the traveling rings. There will be free demonstrations and individual instruction in ring swinging, unicycling, juggling, hula-hooping, slacklining, acroyoga, and sand sculpting by accomplished artists and performers. This week, award-winning sand sculptor Matt Long will be demonstrating sand sculpting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The End of Oil, group exhibition


An exhibition of photography, prints, videos, installations and new media that addresses human dependence on oil and other fossil fuels as well as the ramifications that this dependency has on the future of the environment and of global geopolitics. Curated by Herb Tam and Lauren Rosati, and featuring Khalil Chishtee, Louisa Conrad, Robert Derr, Dominic Gagnon, Ed Kashi, Matt Kenyon, Michael Mandiberg, Andrei Molodkin, and Jo Syz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's The Tempest


The magician Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, have been stranded for twelve years on an island after Prospero’s jealous brother Antonio deposed him and set him adrift at sea. Possessed of magic powers due to his great learning, Prospero, having divined that his brother, Antonio, is on a ship passing close by the island, has raised a tempest which causes the ship to run aground.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Citigrass, bluegrass/rock


Citigrass specializes in mixing bluegrass, rock, folk, Celtic and world music to create their own style of "Urban Bluegrass," blending rock and jam influences with traditional bluegrass to create a hot, modern sound with worldwide appeal. The band has built a solid foundation within the bluegrass, jam, and world-music circles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's King Lear


An outdoor presentation of one of the Bard's greatest plays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Academy Award Nominee Anne Hathaway in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night


This one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Hathaway (Brokeback Mountain) plays Viola, one of the canon’s most charming heroines. The story follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her identical twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria. At the helm of this time-honored story of cross-dressing and mistaken identity, all in the name of love, is Tony Award-winning Director Daniel Sullivan. Also with Charles Borland, Michael Cumpsty, Clifton Duncan, Raúl Esparza, Herb Foster, Leslie Harrison, Slate Holmgren, Kevin Kelly, David Kenner, Hamish Linklater, Dorien Makhloghi, Audra McDonald, David Pittu, Ray Rizzo, Jay O. Sanders, Julie Sharbutt, Stark Sands, Baylen Thomas, Zach Villa, Jon Patrick Walker, and Julie White.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Adam Matta & Friends, electro/jazz/Middle Eastern


Composer/producer Matta is a beatboxing tour de force, blending hip-hop, electronic, jazz, and traditional Middle Eastern music into a unique and driving sound. Performing with his friends Dr. Fawzia Afzal-Khan (spoken word/voice), Nihan Devecioglu (voice), Noah Hoffeld (cello), Remi Kanazi (spoken word), Eyal Maoz (guitar), and Kenny Muhammad The Human Orchestra (beatbox).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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