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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 30, 2018?

53 free events take place on Saturday, June 30 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 30 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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53 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, June 30, 2018

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free events nyc The NYC Diner Tour: The Rise, Fall, and Resiliency of the Everything Restaurant
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Workshop | Morning Fitness


One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can’t be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Screening | 2018 World Cup


Whether you call it soccer, football, or futbol, join to celebrate the passion of the sport. Screening of the major event that only happens every four years where the best of the best nations compete for triumph. All matches will be live.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor, or use pastels, chalk, and charcoal to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Art materials provided. Please note that this program is for adult participants (age 18 and up).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Fly Fishing Worksop


Learn the basics of fly fishing for free. Join expert instructors from Orvis. Equipment provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Garden Yoga


Outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit! Mats will be provided for temporary use. Saturdays, June 16-September 1, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Knitting and Crocheting Circle


Please bring your own materials and a food item to donate to the Snack Table.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Dance Lesson | Moves with Limón Dance


Experience the joy of movement and dance. Led by dancers from the world-renowned Limón Dance Company, this modern dance class is now in its seventh year. Open to all levels and ages. Saturdays, June 23-September 8, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Guided 75-minute walking tours led by knowledgeable volunteer guides will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 23 -September 29, 2018.
   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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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 | Yoga Flow Workshop


Want to flow through your chaturanga with views of NYC's future mega-neighborhood? From May through September, this yoga session will happen every Saturday morning. Mats and blocks for the first 20 participants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Butt and Gut Workshop


Veteran Donald Calliste leads you to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes with cardio exercises that keep your heart rate up and fat burning. Please bring a mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | DrawNow! Workshop


Explore how drawing operates in the world today. Coffee and art materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$5

Workshop | Knitting Club


Bring a project, an idea or a desire to learn. For all skill levels. Please bring knitting needles, size 9-10.5.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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City Walk | The NYC Diner Tour: The Rise, Fall, and Resiliency of the Everything Restaurant


From solitary eggs and toast to memorable late night hangs to infinite movie cameos, New York City Diners are an essential, albeit fading, component of NYC culture and attitude. This tour charts the rise of the "everything restaurant," celebrates its heyday in the second part of the 20th century, and examines the current state of the diner amidst the ever-changing economic conditions and everyday priorities of the city and its residents.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

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
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11:00 am
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Reading | Garden Reading


The weather is finally warm and beautiful! Why not enjoy a nice book in 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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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Mondays through Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Zumba


It's Shape Up NYC's fun Zumba class! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International, and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy-to-follow dance steps.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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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11:00 am
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Workshop | Summer Ornamental Plants in The Battery


Stroll through the park with a horticulturalist and learn the common and scientific names, identification features, cultural requirements and ornamental values of our herbaceous, perennial plants. The workshop will take place in the beautiful Piet Oudolf-designed perennial gardens throughout The Battery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Summer Workout


Complimentary outdoor Pilates mat classes with BK Pilates. - Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement - Bring your own mat Wednesdays and Saturdays through August 29, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Ultimate Frisbee


The “Spirit of the Game” lives on! Enjoy drop-in, organized games of Ultimate Frisbee and learn why this is becoming a fast-growing sport all around the world. All levels welcome. Discs provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Gentrification in Downtown Brooklyn Tour


This tour will highlight the development that has recreated downtown Brooklyn as a result of the Downtown Brooklyn Rezoning of 2004. They will also go into political conversations around the use of the 421a subsidy to build new affordable housing and the use of eminent domain at Atlantic Yards in the construction of the Barclays Center. Sites Covered: Myrtle Avalon Plaza The Giovanni (formerly Associated Site) Former Tenement Building Site 272 Duffield Place City Point Fulton Street 66 Rockwell place Bam Pedestrian Plaza Barclays Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Writer's corner


Supportive gatherings where creative people meet, read their work, discuss craft, talk about how to improve and how to achieve their goals as writers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Talk | Modern Art Meetup


This meetup is designed to help anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. Themes can provide an effective structure for engaging with art. Meetup participants receive a pass to MoMA to continue the conversation in MoMA’s galleries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | The Two Jakes (1990) with Jack Nicholson: neo-noir mystery


Private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes is hired by real estate developer Jake Berman for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work. After Berman shoots his wife's lover, who happens to be his own business partner, Gittes is drawn into a web of conspiracy and deceit involving the oil reserves beneath Los Angeles. Director: Jack Nicholson. 137 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Shakespeare for Everyone


The Shakespeare readings are set up to make Shakespeare accessible. The readings are usually without rehearsal, but they are on-your-feet Instant staged readings where the actors move around as much as they feel comfortable.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Screening | 2018 World Cup


Whether you call it soccer, football, or futbol, join to celebrate the passion of the sport. Screening of the major event that only happens every four years where the best of the best nations compete for triumph. All matches will be live.
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2:00 pm
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Film | Keita: The Heritage of the Griot (1995): pre-colonial history and post-colonial influences


Director Dani Kouyaté mourns the passing of the authentic griot, the storyteller who was once the African custodian of cultural wisdom and information, counselor of kings, genealogist, historian, musician, artist – Belen Tigui (Keeper of the Word) of any community. 94 mins. Language: French, Jula (w/English subtitles).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Cory Finley's Thoroughbreds (2018): black comedy thriller


Starring Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy. Childhood friends Lily and Amanda reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. Lily has turned into a polished upper-class teenager who has a fancy boarding school on her transcript and a coveted internship on her resume. Amanda has developed a sharp wit and her own particular attitude but all in the process of becoming a social outcast. Though they initially seem completely at odds, the pair eventually bond and hatch a plan to solve both of their problems. 92 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the one of the most active and most famous squares in NYC through discussions about the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped its surroundings. You’ll hear how the 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 famous sculpture and so much more! The tour takes place every Saturday.
   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 | Knitting & Sewing Circle


Do you like to knit and or sew? Come meet your fellow crafters in the neighborhood. Please bring your own materials.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


Gather and socialize with others who share your interest, and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work your own creations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Oscar winning Darkest Hour (2017) with Gary Oldman: Winston Churchill and the fate of Western Europe


During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. Director: Joe Wright. 125 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Oscar winning Darkest Hour (2017) with Gary Oldman: Winston Churchill and the fate of Western Europe


During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. Director: Joe Wright. 125 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Queer History of the Village Tour


Journey back to the queer '60s with someone who experienced it all first hand. Writer, storyteller and queer legend Jay Toole leads folks on a walking tour of the West Village, sharing personal stories and stopping at important places and historical moments along the way. Learn more about the neighborhood through stories about historic lesbian bars, the Women’s House of D (Detention), homelessness in Washington Square park, the mafia's connection to local gay bars and much more. Sites Covered: Washington Square ”House of D” Stonewall Inn 8th Street Christopher Street West Side Piers
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Stories from Little Italy


Between 1880-1924, over 4 million Italians immigrated to the United States. Many settled in the neighborhood in downtown Manhattan, where Italian-Americans began to establish a unique culture that mixed the traditions of the old country with the ebbs and flows of their new home. This two hour walking tour visits the churches, restaurants, and infamous locales that have made Little Italy one of America's most enduring and celebrated neighborhoods.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | Great Master of Renaissance ART: Raffaello


Maestro Francesco Santoro will talk about Raffaello (1483-1520). His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of Renaissance. Maestro Francesco Santoro studied and taught at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. Over the years, Santoro exhibited his work in many places, including Gallery of the Torcello, Venice, Quadrennial of Milan, the Royal Palace of Naples. Lectures in Italian with simultaneous English translation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Classical Music | Concert at the coolest classical music concerts location in NYC


Classical music on a boat with an intimate and romantic setting and beautiful view of New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | Classical Music on the Back Porch


Listen Closely, a string quartet of all-local artists, will share diverse music from cultural storytelling songs to modern arrangements. Listen Closely is a growing coalition of musicians dedicated to sharing chamber music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | AIRspace 2018: 8 Fellows Show Their Work


The 2017-2018 AIRspace Program awarded eight visual arts and two curatorial residencies. Audiences are invited to learn more about artistic creative processes through open studios, discussions and work-in-progress showings in ongoing ways. Artists: Christopher Aque, Priyanka Dasgupta, Carl Hazlewood, Trokon Nagbe, Macon Reed, Gabriela Salazar, Patrice Renee Washington, and Chris Watts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Our Souls to Keep: Group Show


Featuring: Panteha Abareshi, Mickey Aloisio, Amanda Calobrisi, Sedrick Chisom, Julia Dunham, Loren Erdrich, Ana Espinal, Jessica Harvey, Amy Johnquest, Danielle Lessnau, Kat Lyons, Michelle Mayer, Katie Morton, Hannah Murgatroyd, Alex O'Neal, Jennifer May Reiland, Shari Wilkins
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Drummer and Leader of 'the Harlem Hip'


Phil Young is the drummer, and leader of "the Harlem Hip" - as recently seen in The New Yorker. A much-loved figure in the uptown community, Phil Young has played with legendary figures like Bobby "Blue" Bland, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Art Farmer, and Dizzy Gillespie. This special event features the full lineup of his "Experience" band, with special guests.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Play | Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare Outdoors


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | 3 Sides of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz & Sanctified Soul


Damien Sneed, the much-lauded recording artist, conductor, and New Yorker who’s collaborated with Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, and who provided musical direction for the 2015 production of “The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music,” will lead an evening of performances by Brandie Sutton, Stefon Harris and Keke Wyatt. Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Jazzmeia Horn, one of the most seismic up-and-comers to take the microphone, will open the show. In 2015, Horn won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition, and she’s only soared higher from there.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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. June 27-30
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Word Has It: Writing in and against the Present Moment


Ruth Danon will read from her just-released collection. Natania Rosenfeld will read from her May, 2018 e-chapbook She and I and from her 2015 poetry collection Wild Domestic. After the reading the poets will engage in a conversation about their work and the challenges of writing during this particular historical moment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Ricky Skaggs: Mandolin Master and Country Music Hall of Famer


Mandolin master and 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Skaggs "is without peer as a combination vocalist and instrumentalist." (AllMusic) He struck his first chords on a mandolin over 50 years ago, and he continues to do his part to lead the roots revival in music. With 12 consecutive Grammy-nominated albums, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label, the diverse and masterful tones he conjures from his instrument come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart. In the '80s, his string of #1 country hits made him an icon in the field, and guitarist and producer Chet Atkins credits him with "single-handedly saving country music." In recent decades, Skaggs has favored a more experimental approach to roots and bluegrass music and has taken home a remarkable 15 Grammy Awards with his band Kentucky Thunder. Sierra Hull is another mandolin wizard and rising bluegrass star, of which Alison Krauss remarks, "I think she's endless. I don't see any boundaries. Talent like hers is so rare." She’s here with her dueling mandolins project with Justin Moses, an in-demand and startlingly talented multi-instrumentalist who has played with the likes of Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Joe Diffie, Jerry Douglas, Bruce Hornsby, Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb—and Ricky Skaggs. Opening the show will be Brooklyn's own Mamie Minch, the soulful, old-school blues guitarist and songwriter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Wonder Woman (2017): one of the top 10 movies of 2017 (outdoors)


When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Directed by Patty Jenkins. Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright. Arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. You can 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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Cabaret | Liquid Family Dinner


Family "Liquid" Dinner is a Cabaret starring Kiley Caughey and Jessie Bangarang Atkinson featuring all music styles and special guest performers. Each performance has a different theme based on a stereotypical attendee of a family dinner like "Drunk Uncle" or "Angsty Teenager". Kiley and Jessie met at an open mic after both moving to NYC to pursue music and theatre. This is where they found their "NYC family". Come to dinner, they've saved you a place at the table.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
$5
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