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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 15, 2018?

44 free events take place on Friday, June 15 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 15 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, June 15, 2018

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free events nyc Christina Aguilera, pop veteran who sold sold 17.9 million albums
free events nyc Choral works by Haydn and more at a famous cathedral
free events nyc A Midsummer Night's Dream: Open-Air Shakespeare
free events nyc Of Granite & Glass: A Singular Dance Spectacle
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Concert | Christina Aguilera, pop veteran who sold sold 17.9 million albums


American singer Christina Aguilera has released seven studio albums. Her eighth, Liberation, is due in June. In the United States alone, she has sold 17.9 million albums. Billboard recognized Aguilera as the 20th best-selling artist of the 2000s.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
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Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


Known benefits of a regular meditation practice include stress reduction, improved concentration, increased self-awareness and sense of happiness, improved cardiovascular and immune health, and more. This class is designed to introduce brand new beginners to the practice of mediation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Pitbull, Platinum Miami Rapper


Pitbull's latest album, his tenth, is Climate Change. His hits include two number ones, "Give Me Everything" and "Timber." Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. Tai Chi results in strength and focus of body and mind. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. Instructor: Alex Hing
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Fair | Networking opportunities and a LinkedIn Presentation


Learn about the latest programs and free services from NY metro area Performing Arts organizations and their resources to help you either start a business, get funding, legal or career advice or volunteer to showcase your skills. The Program: - 10 a.m. Library Opens - 10:15 a.m - 11:30 a.m. – Welcome / Kickoff Presentations - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Visit Exhibitors’ Tables - 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. – Networking - 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. – LinkedIn Presentation Rm 018 - 1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Networking - 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. SIBL's Career Coaching Cafe - It's like "speed dating" a career coach. Topics include resumes, interviews, networking, etc. A rotational timed 5-minute session is available. Attendees will be asked to be seated in the presentation area. - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. LinkedIn Photo Shoot
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | 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
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11:00 am
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Workshop | A four-session money talk


Where does your money go? Why do you spend what you spend?” What is and isn’t worth splurging on? How do influencers and celebrities unconsciously make you spend more? Is a Sale always a good deal after all? Learn more about money—more specifically, how to have more of it, via tips, tricks, and insights. Enjoy the free pizza and stay in order to start thinking differently about how and why you spend money. Upcoming dates: Friday, June 22, 2018, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. **Must be able to attend all four sessions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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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 historians Peter Laskowich and Madeleine Levi. This tour takes place every Friday.
   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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Workshop | Classical Life Drawing Workshop


With a live model for inspiration, the classes will provide students with simple instructions to create drawings from life. The instructor will deconstruct the figure drawing process into a few basic steps: Initial landmarks, gesture, structure and anatomy. A different model will pose for each of the two sessions. The techniques discussed can be applied for future practice. All levels of experience are welcome to attend. Limited materials will be provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Clint Eastwood's Absolute Power (1996): political thriller


Starring Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Scott Glenn. A thief witnesses a murder involving the President and becomes a marked man. Later, he sees the Chief Executive go on a public tirade concerning his stand against violence, and decides to fight for justice. 121 minutes.
   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 | Fencing Workshop


Learn the basics with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Must be 16 or older to participate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Classical Music | Choral works by Haydn and more at a famous cathedral


First Baptist Church Chapel Choir, led by Bob Morrison, performs works by Haydn (1732-1809), Giuseppe Pitoni (1657-1743) and more. Program Allen Pote Break Forth into Song Joseph Haydn Praise We Sing to Thee Mary McDonald Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace Lloyd Larson Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Giuseppe Pitoni Cantate Domino Tom Eggleston Let the Whole World Sing Out His Praise Graham Kendrick Knowing You Marty Hamby Glory Bound Pepper Choplin What You Gonna Preach? Thomas Tallis If Ye Love Me Joseph Martin Blow Out the Trumpet Heather Sorenson Everybody Need a King Jesus Brad Nix Welcome Home James Barnard Go in the Grace of the Lord
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:45 pm
Free

Film | The Glass Castle (2017): Biographical Drama


A young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformists with an eccentric mother and alcoholic father. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Starring Naomi Watts & Woody Harrelson. 127 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer. Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Making ART


In this workshop, participants will be able to learn how to use the Picture Collection to do visual research. Found images, along with collaging, drawing, and writing will be used to make this project. Supplies are provided. Open to adults 18 and over.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Oscar nominated The Big Sick (2017): Romantic Comedy


Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings. Director: Michael Showalter. Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano. 120 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Oscar winning California Suite (1978): adaptation of the Neil Simon's comedy


The film focuses on the dilemmas of guests staying in a suite in a luxury hotel. Maggie Smith won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film. Director: Herbert Ross Starring Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Bill Cosby, Jane Fonda, Walter Matthau. 103 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Book Club | Paulo Coelho's The Spy


Told in Mata Hari’s voice through her final letter, The Spy is the unforgettable story of a woman who dared to defy convention and who paid the ultimate price. One of the most influential writers of our time, Paulo Coehlo's books have sold more than 225 million copies in more than 170 countries. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and has received the Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur. In 2007, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Harold and Maude (1971): Old-Young Romance


Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. Director: Oscar winning Hal Ashby. Starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Lesson | Knitting Club


Bring your own knitting needles and yarn!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Talk | Variation, Improvisation & Poetry


The talk will feature jazz pianist Helen Sung, poet Dana Gioia, curator Regula Rüegg, and festival artistic directors Melinda Lee Masur and Ken-David Masur. The talk, which will begin at 5:00pm, will be preceded at 4:30pm by a performance of a few Bach chorales. The evening will conclude with the opportunity to see the current exhibition, Variation – Transformation – Adoration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Discussion | Trans Lives


An evening hearing the stories of trans sex work activists. They’ll discuss how and why trans people do sex work, the experiences they have, and the changing landscape faced by trans sex workers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Unplugged: Intimate Music by Duos


Mamie Minch and Tamar Korn, Brooklyn-based folk duo. Various duos perform "unplugged" music on Friday nights in June.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | A Midsummer Night's Dream: Open-Air Shakespeare


Shakespeare's comedy portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, the former queen of the Amazons. With these outdoor performances, audience members experience the plays how they were originally done at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre 400 years ago – in the open-air, in the round, on the water. The actors wear Elizabethan costumes and perform inside a theatre complete with chairs, audio, and lights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Harlem Flow Yoga


Afro Flow Yoga infuses electrifying dance movements of the African Diaspora, a meditative yoga sequence of gentle yet powerful stretches and the soulful rhythms of live drums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Of Granite & Glass: A Singular Dance Spectacle


Choreographer Catherine Galasso work is based on Boccaccio’s 14th century Decameron. The performance will combine her signature cinematic tableaux, whimsical nonlinear narratives, and charismatic performers to engage in a choreographic dialogue with the architecture and atmosphere of the venue. Performers will move between episodic and virtuosic movements on multiple planes, shaped closely by the grandeur and intrigue of the venue’s grand marble staircase, transforming the space into a singular spectacle. Catherine Galasso is a Brooklyn-based choreographer born in New York and raised in Italy. Past performances have been presented by places such as SFMoMA, Joyce SoHo, La MaMa, Danspace Project, MoCA Santa Barbara, the Bibliotheque National in Paris, the International Theater Festival in Kosovo, as well as underground Wall Street bank vaults and decaying 4-story homes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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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
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7:00 pm
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Performance | A mix of mime, storytelling and more


Actress Bonita Jackson presents an original one woman show mixing storytelling with stepping, mime, spoken word, singing, and dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Lecture | Merging Competing Militaries After Civil Wars


A lecture by Roy Licklider of Rutgers University and the Saltzman Institute for War and Peace Studies at Columbia University.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Club | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


With Carole Montgomery (Nick @ Nite's Funniest Mom in America), Bruce Cherry (Marijuana-logues'), author / journalist Harmon Leon ("Meet the Deplorables: Infiltrating Trump America")
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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
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Film | Chef (2014) with Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson (outdoors)


A head chef quits his restaurant job and buys a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family. Director: Jon Favreau 114 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Comedy Club | An Evening of Standup Comedy


A standup comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on NBC, TruTV, Comedy Central and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Natural Sounds and Electronic Soundscapes


Artist and composer Aki Onda (pictured) performs "Cassette Memories," using field recordings (recordings of natural sounds) as source material. Demi Broxa - Jakob Schneidewind, bass and Agnes Hvizdalek, vocalist - blend electronic soundscapes with abstract vocal sounds, minimalist musical structures, and free improvisation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Lego Ninjago Movie (2017): animated martial arts comedy (outdoors)


Shunned by everyone for being the son of an evil warlord, a teenager seeks to defeat him with the help of his fellow ninjas. Directed by Charlie Bean. Come early. There will be different games and activities before the movie. Arrive by 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. You can bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. First-come, first-served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Othello: Shakespeare's Classic Drama


Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Jitney, The Piano Lesson) directs a sumptuous new production of Othello. Set amid war and palace intrigue in the 17th-century Mediterranean, this classic drama about a noble Black Venetian general whose marriage is sabotaged by theater’s most infamous villain, Iago, remains Shakespeare’s most urgent and relevant tragedy today. A lush, romantic vision gives way to the violent tangle of love and jealousy, race and revenge in this must-see production. May 29-June 3; June 5-9; June 14-18; June 20-24.
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Performance | silent :: partner: Performance Art on Collective Memory and Monuments


silent :: partner explores the ideas of collective memory and its relationships to monuments. In front of the venue stands a bronze statue of George Washington, erected in 1882—the same year the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed. Through the piece, artist Enrico D. Wey ruminates on the immaterial parts of the venue and the structure of memory itself. He ultimately creates an intangible monument, not made of stone or metal, but rather of movement, sound and language. “What decides(,) what remains, what remains silent?” Wey asks. “As we pass through these walls that stood/stand/will stand before us, we occupy a space with silent partners. With them, we flow outward, not forward, and in hushed tones, speak volumes.” Composer and sound designer: Fran MM Cabeza de Vaca Lighting designer and production manager: Elliott Cennetoglu Costume designer: Oana Botez
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Opera | The Theft of a Smile: Did Picasso Steal the Mona Lisa?


This delightful new comic opera in English is inspired by the true story of the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911, with Pablo Picasso as one of the original suspects. The score is a pastiche of brilliant, effervescent music by Rossini and is sung by talented young singers from th Bronx Opera.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Movie in a Park | Pariah (2011): Brooklyn Girl Comes of Age


A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression. directed by Oscar-nominated Dee Rees. Starring Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans, Aasha Davis. 86 min. You should come before 8:30 p.m. to get your spot for the movie. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair. Food is OK, but no alcohol or smoking is permitted.
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Movie in a Park | Jean Renoir's The Rules of the Game (1939): Classic French Cinema (outdoors)


At la Colinière, the deceptively idyllic country estate of a wealthy Parisian aristocrat, a selection of society’s finest gather for a rural sojourn and hunting party. While the masters are gathered around sumptuous banquets, the servants imitate and mock them during meals at the office. Over the course of the weekend, the haute bourgeoisie acquaintances reveal themselves to be absurdly, almost primitively, cruel and vapid. 110 min. In French with English subtitles.
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8:30 pm
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