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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 13, 2018?

48 free events take place on Wednesday, 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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48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, June 13, 2018

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free events nyc Choral works by Puccini and more at a famous cathedral
free events nyc New York City Opera performs a one-hour adaptation of Puccini's Madama Butterfly
free events nyc Metropolitan Opera stars perform the world's greatest opera arias and duets
free events nyc New York Philharmonic performs in the park: works by Bernstein and more
free events nyc Cannabis Passover: A New Full-Length Play
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Workshop | Boot Camp


The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Fitness Boot Camp


Ready to work hard and sweat with NYC's newest skyline behind you?! Ruel Davis returns for a new season of boot camp. This one-hour, intense class will challenge you, and keep you coming back for more. Every Wednesday from June 6-September 12, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Morning Yoga


Get your yoga on in the park this summer and fall with Sacred Sounds Yoga. Breathe, move, and stretch. Please bring your own yoga mat. Every Wednesday and Thursday from June 6-September 12, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!


Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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
11:00 am
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Tour | City Hall tour


The tour of City Hall includes a discussion of the building's history, art, architecture, and civic function. Non-reservation City Hall tours take place each Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


All created items will benefit a local charity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | What DNA testing can (and can’t) tell you?


Can DNA testing help you trace your family history? If you are adopted, can DNA testing identify your biological parents? This class will help you determine whether DNA testing is right for you. We will explore what DNA tests can reveal, explain the different types of DNA tests, and dispel common misconceptions about DNA testing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | What DNA testing can (and can’t) tell you?


Can DNA testing help you trace your family history? If you are adopted, can DNA testing identify your biological parents? This class will help you determine whether DNA testing is right for you. We will explore what DNA tests can reveal, explain the different types of DNA tests, and dispel common misconceptions about DNA testing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. Dona Carter is a pianist, composer, and music educator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. Dona Carter is a pianist, composer, and music educator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Lecture | Business Plan Writing


A business plan is an essential roadmap for business success. This living document generally projects 3-5 years ahead and outlines the route a company intends to take to grow revenues. Learn how to create a business plan that stands out from the crowd.
   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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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Classical Music | Choral works by Puccini and more at a famous cathedral


Trinity Christian School Choirs, led by Peter Mahtani, perform works by Puccini (1858-1924), Pavel Chesnokov (1877-1944) and more. Program Willy Richter The Creation Rene Clausen Peace I Leave with You Larry Fleming Give Me Jesus Michael Duryea Crucifixus Marshall Bartholomew De Animals a-comin' Pavel Chesnokov Salvation is Created Puccini Et Resurrexit
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:45 pm
Free

Film | In My Father's House (2015): Rapper Buys Childhood Home


A feature-length documentary inspired by nostalgia and a romantic idea of family legacy which follows acclaimed hip-hop artist Che "Rhymefest " Smith as he decides to purchase his childhood home on Chicago’s South Side. 93 min. Directors: Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Arthur Penn's Oscar-Winning Biopic: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)


Stars: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard. Bonnie Parker, a bored waitress falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, robbing cars and banks. 111 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Stroll to Strawberry Fields


Explore the southwest of Central Park with Central Park Conservancy tour guides, and see it like never before. From a planned military parade ground to the site commemorating a famous activist for peace, one of the most-visited areas of the Park has some secrets to share with even the most seasoned Park-goer. Highlights of this tour include: Maine Monument, the Children’s District, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | The Bill Wurtzel Trio


Bill Wurtzel is a renowned guitarist with the experience to play jazz that fits any event or venue. He has performed worldwide with many great jazz artists. Wurtzel's groups have played for countless private affairs featuring mainstream jazz and the Great American Songbook. He is a member of local 802 and is a director of the Jazz Foundation of America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco Outdoor Drawing Class


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike both long and short poses for participants to draw. Artists/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Reading | Garden Reading


The weather is finally warm and beautiful! Why not enjoy a nice book iin a beautiful courtyard. *Space is limited! To ensure everyone has a chance to read in the courtyard, sessions will be 1 hour long. If no one is waiting, you may be granted extra time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Poetry Workshop


No experience necessary. Just bring your love of poetry and your favorite writing implement.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Film | Christopher Nolan's 3-Time Oscar Winning Dunkirk (2017): Famous WW2 Rescue


Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. Starring Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance. 106 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Discussion | New York Immigrant Food Cultures


A unique opportunity to learn about world cuisine from home cooks from around the world! Join Damira Inatullaeva (from Uzbekistan) and Mirta Rinaldi (from Argentina) in this panel discussion and presentation. They will discuss the skill, value and expertise of immigrants, especially with regard to traditional cooking techniques. Topics will include feasts and festivals, heatlh supportive cooking, and the relationship between food and religion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Reprise: Summer Show 2018


The gallery will exhibit works by fifteen of its gallery artists from 1973 to 2018. Most of the artworks have been previously exhibited at the gallery. The exhibition provides the opportunity to view early work from a current perspective and to preview the direction of future projects. Incorporating themes of social engagement, the artists work in a variety of media. With: Eleanor Antin, Cassils, Nancy Chunn, Eric Dyer, Margaret Harrison, Kelly Heaton, Kim Levin, Oakes Twins, Bruce Pearson, Jason Salavon, Federico Solmi, Diemut Strebe, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, Hannah Wilke, Gil Yefman
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Open Studios | Bio Art Summer Residency Final Open Studios


The culmination of an intensive, five-week interdisciplinary residency housed in the laboratory, featuring the work of a dynamic and experimental group of artists working at the intersection of art and biology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Party | Dance Week Kick-Off Party


Comes with The Sweat Party dance fitness class (Wakanda Workout - music will be primarily Afrobeat and high energy music) and swag bag. 21 and over. Casual dress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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City Walk | East Village Sights and Sounds Tour


Downtown Manhattan's East Village is one of NYC's most beloved neighborhood's for good reason--it's home to one of the world's most renown centers of architectural study, a 163 year old bar, was the center of the punk rock scene and Nuyorican literary movement, and even holds a cemetery where a President was once buried. This walking tour showcases the the rich history of a neighborhood that means so much to so many.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | Everything You Wanted to Know About Maximizing Your Career


Join Television/Digital Packaging Agent and Career Coach Jim Arnoff to learn the insider's take on maximizing your choices to break into the entertainment industry as an actor/director/producer/ writer/or any other creative professional. Gain insights on how to create a clear/powerful brand, strategize effective ways to package your strengths, develop your own way of networking with results, and how to gain access to agents, managers, producers, networks, production companies, and casting agents.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opera | New York City Opera performs a one-hour adaptation of Puccini's Madama Butterfly


Puccini composed some of his greatest music for this tragic story of an abandoned geisha bride.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the bod and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Three poets present their new books


A trio of poets read from their new books; Amy Barone, with We Became Summer; Francine Witte, with Café Crazy; and Jeffrey Cyphers Wright, with Blue Lyre. The poets belong to brevitas, an online poetry community that celebrates the short poem. Book sales and signing to follow reading.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Trump Tour


Within the midtown area one is able to get the full spectrum of the Trump story and his rise to power. The tour will focus on three main things. The first is looking into the man himself and his history. He is well-connected with organized crime, illicit activity and corrupt dealings, and looking into his history in New York gives a window into that. The second is how he, as a symbol for real estate at large, has massively changed New York’s built environment to cater to a billionaire class at the expense of working New Yorkers. The third, potentially most important, is looking at the systemic nature of Trump’s rise in New York. What Trump has done is about a lot more than the single individual, and by looking at the agencies, actors and government institutions that have supported his rise, we can come away with a larger societal understanding of justice in our country. Sites Covered: Hilton Hotel The St. Regis Trump Tower Bulgari The Plaza Hotel Trump Plaza Wollman Rink Trump Du Parc
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Shake off the stress of work and join others for some friendly competition at drop-in volleyball. This is an after-work volleyball game for adults. They will provide the scorekeeper and the ball and will instruct newcomers in the basics of the game. A great opportunity to meet new friends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Award-winning journalist talks about the last hours of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life


In the summer of 1968, a young reporter in Memphis vowed to one day write the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s last hours. Joseph Rosenbloom spent nearly a decade interviewing people connected to the events of that fateful day. In his new book, Redemption, the city of Memphis, the Lorraine Hotel, and the various social and political forces that were at work in '68 are recounted in vivid detail. Together with archival materials, police records, and government transcripts, Rosenbloom pieces together the last thirty-one hours and twenty-eight minutes of King’s life. Rosenbloom, a former Frontline investigative reporter, will discuss Dr. King's life and legacy with author, journalist, and activist Herb Boyd. Registration does not guarantee admission. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance. The Program Room opens at 6 PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga Downtown


Yoga is back as a summer offering twice a week. Open for all ages. Bring your own mat or borrow one while supplies last, first come first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Every Wednesday from June 6-September 26, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussion | 'Shut It Down!': Reframing the Art of Protest


Marking the publication of Aruna D’Souza’s critically important new book, Whitewalling: Art, Race & Protest in 3 Acts, this is a conversation regarding the power of protest to counter institutional racism within the art world. D’Souza will be joined by publisher Paul Chan of Badlands Unlimited and James Hannaham to discuss some of the most pressing questions raised by the book: Can protest function as a generative, even artistic, act? Is the dichotomy of censorship versus free speech the only rubric through which to understand recent calls for the removal of art works and closing of exhibitions? How can resistance counteract institutional attempts to absorb and manage it? What does allyship look like in the context of these protests—and what are the limits of such an allyship, or even its risks?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Against the Deportation Terror: Organizing for Immigrant Rights in the 20th Century


Resurfacing at a bitter moment of renewed xenophobia, this book by Rachel Buff recounts the tale of the American Committee for the Protection of the Foreign Born, which worked against what they called “the deportation terror” for much of the 21st century. These stories speak urgently to the current moment of glacial repression and resurgent organizing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Fellowship: A New Full-Length Play


This reading of a play by Gracie Gardner is part of Youngblood's annual reading series of brand new full-length plays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare's Classic Tale of Two 'Star-Cross'd Lovers'


In fair Verona, the long-standing feud between families Montague and Capulet cause tragic results for their respective children, Romeo and Juliet. After meeting at a masked ball, Romeo and Juliet fall in love, only to discover the surname of their beloved. Revenge, love, and a secret marriage force the lovers to take drastic measures. In the end, both families learn the perils of needless violence. This summer will bring to life one of Shakespeare's most well known tragedies in a dynamic adaptationt. They will transform the park into Verona, with six actors playing all the roles in this fast-paced tour de force production. Tuesdays-Sundays, June 5-24
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Sick: A Memoir: A Battle with Lyme Disease


For as long as writer Porochista Khakpour can remember, she has been sick. For most of that time, she didn't know why. All of her trips to the ER and her daily anguish, pain, and lethargy only ever resulted in one question: How could any one person be this sick? Several drug addictions, three major hospitalizations, and over $100,000 later, she finally had a diagnosis: late-stage Lyme disease.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Leonard Bernstein's daughter Jamie Bernstein discusses her book Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein


The oldest daughter of revered composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein offers a rare look at her father on the centennial of his birth in a deeply intimate and broadly evocative memoir
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Metropolitan Opera stars perform the world's greatest opera arias and duets


Featuring Met Opera stars Latonia Moore, Mario Chang, and Joshua Hopkins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | VICE Media Watch & Learn


Get a fresh perspective on today’s most pressing issues at a special screening and talk-back with some of the great minds behind VICE.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Yiddish Under the Stars: Celebrating Yiddish Soul with Klezmer Artistry


With: Frank London and his Klezmar All Stars Andy Statman Pharaoh’s Daughter feat. Cantor Basya Schecter Golem Cantor Magda Fishman Eleanor Reissa Daniel Kahn and the Painted Bird and Zalmen Mlotek
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Despicable Me 3 (2017): animated action comedy (outdoors)


Illumination, who brought audiences Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, continues the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. Starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove Come early! Before this screening there will be ice cream, popcorn, face painters ,and other activities related to the movie. Arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. You can bring a blanket to sit on, although there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass. First come, first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | New York Philharmonic performs in the park: works by Bernstein and more


New York Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor James Gaffigan, and violinist Frank Huang perform works by Bernstein and more. Program Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah Jordan Millar Boogie Down Uptown Camryn Cowan Harlem Shake Bernstein (1918-1990) Camryn Cowan Three Dance Episodes from On the Town Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Scheherazade About the Performers Founded in 1842, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the oldest musical institutions in the United States and the oldest of the "Big Five" orchestras. The Philharmonic's home is David Geffen Hall, located in New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The chief conductor of the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra James Gaffigan has appeared with the Netherlands Radio, and BBC symphony orchestras, Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra, Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre national de France among others. Violinist Frank Huang joined the New York Philharmonic as Concertmaster, The Charles E. Culpeper Chair, in September 2015. He has performed at Wigmore Hall (London), Salle Cortot (Paris), Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), and the Herbst Theatre (San Francisco), Alice Tully Hall among others.
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8:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Cannabis Passover: A New Full-Length Play


This reading of a play by Sofya Levitsky-Weitz is part of Youngblood's annual reading series of brand new full-length plays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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