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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 9, 2017?

47 free events take place on Friday, June 9 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 9 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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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, June 9, 2017

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Concert | Halsey, American Singer-Songwriter


Halsey is an American singer and songwriter. In 2014, she signed her first recording contract with Astralwerks and released her debut EP, titled Room 93. Her debut studio album, Badlands, was released in 2015. Her professional name, Halsey, is a reference to the Halsey Street station of the New York City Subway in Brooklyn as well as an anagram of her real first name, Ashley.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | The Chainsmokers, Hot Pop Duo


The Chainsmokers are an American DJ/producer duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. They achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song "#Selfie," which was a top twenty single in several countries. Their debut EP Bouquet was released in October 2015 and featured the single "Roses", which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Don't Let Me Down" became their first top 5 single there and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Tour | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put your game face on and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends! All players welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Central Park All-in-One Tour


It is easy to forget that you are in a crowded city while walking through this spectacular park! The original plan for the City of New York, laid out by the City Commissioners in 1811 did not include the park. But as the city grew rapidly in size, we needed a place for New Yorkers to get a breath of fresh air! Central Park, with its 843 acres of meadows, lawns, ponds, lakes and more, was the solution. Today it is one of the best-known parks in the world and is enjoyed by millions-both locals and tourists alike.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York Tour. This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park.
   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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Workshop | Zumba Gold Workshop


A fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of Salsa, Merengue, Hip-Hop and more. Enthusiastic Instruction creates fun community of dancers who learn new dance steps each week. Bring your friends.
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10:30 am
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Tour | Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House Tour


An in-depth look at the unique architecture and exquisite beauty of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House. Designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1907, the Custom House is a National Historic Landmark. The building’s interior splendor includes an elliptical rotunda with a 140-ton dome skylight designed by Valencia-born engineer Raphael Gustavino and murals by New York painter Reginald Marsh, as well as monumental marble arches and columns. Tours include a visit to the Collectors Office, not normally accessible to the public. Takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Beekeeping Tour


Visit the park’s apiary, enjoy a honey tasting, and learn about the lives of honeybees from the New York City Beekeepers Association.
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate. This tour takes place every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Luiz Simas, Jazz Pianist


Luis Simaz plays Brazilian and American genres of jazz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Alan J. Pakula's Sophie's Choice (1982): Streep's Oscar-Winning Performance


Stars: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Peter MacNicol. After spending time with his new neighbors, an aspiring writer realizes they are harboring deep secrets that will forever change him. 150 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Guided Exhibition Tour: A World of Emotions


Bringing to vivid life the emotions of the people of ancient Greece, and prompting questions about how we express, control, manipulate, or simulate feelings in our own society, A World of Emotions: Ancient Greece, 700 BC–200 AD is a path-breaking exhibition.
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Fencing Lessons for Beginners


Beginner lessons with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing. No prior experience needed and equipment is provided. Must be 16 or older to participate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. Tour takes place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | David Frankel's Collateral Beauty (2016): Letters to the Universe


Stars: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet. Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty. 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Finding Happiness Through Meditation


Too often, stress, distraction, and constant challenges can leave us fatigued. Meditation can be the key that unlocks the inner door to a life of deep and lasting happiness. This workshop will demonstrate a simple yet highly effective method to help still our restless thoughts and achieve a state of mindfulness. Experience for yourself how meditation can change your life. Join Dr. Andrew Vidich, an educator, author and international speaker who has been meditating for over 40 years for this powerful and engaging program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | John Lee Hancock's The Founder (2016): The Story of McDonald's


Stars: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch. The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the world with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness. 115 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Robert Redford's Oscar-Winning A River Runs Through It (1992): Minister and His Sons


Stars: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt. The story about two sons of a stern minister -- one reserved, one rebellious -- growing up in rural Montana while devoted to fly fishing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Festival | Friday Picnics in the Park


Every Friday on the lawn, the park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, lawn games, entertainment, and food vendors from the Hester Street Fair, with wine and beer also for purchase from ARK Restaurants. Each week, the park will bring to the picnic a theater, music, or dance production. Every Friday from May 12 to September 1, 2017. Bryant Park Lawn in Bryant Park Manhattan Directions to this location Cost Free Event Organizer Bryant Park Corp. Related Links Bryant Park Website Categories Accessible, Concerts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Games, Theater, Free Summer Concerts, Free Summer Theater, Food Additional Media
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Latin Festival: Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa


Raised in both the Dominican Republic and New York City, singer-songwriter and guitarist Melvin Elias is one of the city's most exciting bachata stars, performing original works and the traditional to modern bachata music. Celebrating the world of Puerto Rican salsa, the incredible Willie Alvarez All-Stars featuring Ray Bayona includes music legends that accompanied the iconic Hector Lavoe during the era of "El Cantante De Los Cantantes." Latin Festival is the grand finale of Dance Party, a series hosted and produced by Talia Castro-Pozo. Festivities start at 5pm and continue until 10pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Author Reading | Ronald Rand discusses his book Create! How Extraordinary People Live to Create and Create to Live


Create! is a collection of over 100 soul-searching interviews exploring the creative process of many of the world’s most acclaimed actors, actresses, artists, choreographers, composers and lyricists, dancers, directors, educators, musicians, playwrights, poets, singers, and writers of our time.
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5:00 pm
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Concert | 3 Folk Music Acts


5:30 pm Abby Payne (pictured) - Smoky, lyrical singer/songwriter 6:05 pm Lusterlit - Literary musical duo 6:40 pm Moji & The Midnight Sons - Soulful jazz-rock
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Open Book Night


They are having a book social! They hope you’ll come and share a book you loved reading! What to expect at Open Book Night: 1. Introduce your book with its title, author, publication date and genre (mystery, memoir, play, etc.). One book per person. 2. Tell what it’s about and why you loved it in 2 minutes or less. 3. They want to have fun, so no negative criticism please. 4. Learn about titles of books that you may enjoy and share with your friends. This month's theme is "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles."
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Workshop | Skate Night on the Upper East Side


Come for a fun night of outdoor roller skating with a live DJ and much more! Skates will be provided. Feel free to bring your own skates. Paul L. McDermott Rink Directions to this location Cost Free Event Organizer Manhattan Borough Recreation Contact Number (212) 408-0243 Related Links
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Festival | Arts for All Festival


6:30PM – Doors Open - Artisans and Food Vendors 6:45PM – 7:15PM - Teatro 220 7:15pm - 8:00PM - Pre-Show Musical Act: Edwin Vasquez Música At 8pm, Teatro SEA will present its award-winning, musical revue, "Rafael Hernández... Romance," about the life, career and music of one of the greatest Latin American composers of all time. They will have a special guest from San Juan, his son Alejandro "Chalí" Hernández, Director of the Sala Museo Rafael Hernández who will be interpreting some of his father's songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Dance Performance | The 3rd Annual Hudson River Dance Festival


This celebration of Modern Dance will feature the rare treat of some of New York’s (and the world’s) most favorite dance companies appearing in one evening, on one stage, for two nights only - don't miss these renowned dance companies in motion. 2017 Hudson River Dance Festival Dance Companies: National Dance Institute performing excerpts from their 2017 Event of the Year Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE performing Gatekeepers Wendy Whelan and Brian Brooks performing First Fall Complexions Contemporary Ballet performing excerpts from Strum
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Staged Reading | Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: a play about marital disputes and more


Richard and Barbara are at a crisis point in their young marriage, their dilemma compounded by the provocative presence of Barbara's attractive unmarried sister, Emily. All pretense is stripped away until the three come to accept the truth — about themselves and each other. Written by Corinne Jacker, an Obie Award-winning playwright. More than a dozen of her plays were staged in prominent houses like Manhattan Theater Club; the Circle Repertory Company; Playwrights Horizons; the Eugene O’Neill Theater in Waterford, Conn.; and the Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven. A discussion of the ethical issues of the play will follow the reading.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Faculty Recital: Anna Povich de Mayor, flute


Popular and classical Latin American chamber music led by faculty member Anna Povich de Mayor, flute. Joined by virtuoso string quartet Sweet Plaintain and bassoonist Gili Sharett, Povich de Mayor presents works by Villa Lobos, Ginastera, Piazzolla, Pixinguinha, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Other | Library Listen Fest 2017: Laughs from the Stacks


An evening of casual listening to historic broadcasts and comedy albums from a diverse array of comediennes, including non-commercial recordings of Bob Newhart. The Library's Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound are the second largest sound collection in America. Captured on disks, tapes, and hard drives, a vast universe of sound is safely stored in stacks deep underneath the Lincoln Center campus. To raise awareness for these treasured, vulnerable recordings, the Library presents a festival of casual, café listening events.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | New York Classical Theatre presents The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan


Sheridan's 1775 comedy of manners comes to life in a panormic outdoor professional production.
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Workshop | Sunset Singing Circle


Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you.
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Ghosts of the East Village Tour


The ghosts of Greenwich Village are too numerous and interesting to meet in just one evening! Due to popular demand, they are offering a new tour, “Ghosts of the East Village,” as a companion tour to one of their biggest crowd-pleasers, Ghosts of the West Village.
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7:30 pm
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Park Walk | Full Moon Hort Tour


Learn more about the park at the Hort Tour. From the lush gardens, to the towering tree canopy, each tour will have a specific focus, making each experience fun and full of surprises. Discover new perspectives of our evening animal and plant life as you take a lantern-illuminated stroll around the park’s gardens. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Play | Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: A Play of Politics and Power


Rome’s leader, Julius Caesar, is a force unlike any the city has seen. Magnetic, populist, irreverent, he seems bent on absolute power. A small band of patriots, devoted to the country’s democratic traditions, must decide how to oppose him. Shakespeare’s political masterpiece has never felt more contemporary. Runs May 23-28, May 30-June 3, June 6-13 and June 15-18.
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Film | French Cinema: Alain Gomis's Today (2012)


Today is the last day of Satché’s life. Though he is strong and healthy, he knows this to be true. Walking through the streets of his home town in Senegal, Satché takes in the sites of his past as if he were looking at them for the last time: his parents’ house, his first love, his friends, his wife and children. He greets these final moments great fear but also with a sense of joy. 86 min. In French with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Film | Wayne Wang's Eat a Bowl of Tea (1989): Chinatown Comedy-Romance


Stars: Cora Miao, Russell Wong, Victor Wong . Newlyweds are beset with relatives in post-WWII Chinatown. 102 min.
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Concert | Rale Micic's Guitar x 2 Series


“Micic is bringing an intriguing new perspective to the jazz guitar” LA TIMES "Micic is the cool cat, and Serbia is mellow, tight and tasteful. Micic is subtle, intelligent player who echoes the likes of Jim Hall" DOWNBEAT "The New York jazz scene, and by extension jazzʼs modern mainstream, has Rale Micic to thank for a portion of its continued growth" ALL ABOUT JAZZ
   New York City, NY; NYC
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