14 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, June 7, 2021
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Strengthen the whole body from warm-up to cool-down with a variety of fun exercises. The instructor will ...
more >> lead you in aerobics, balance and coordination exercises, as well as strength training. Come for a fun workout in the fresh air. Participants are expected to bring their own equipment: weights, water bottle, hand towel, etc. • Masks and contact information required upon arrival. • Participants must maintain six feet of physical distance between households. • All programs will be held in accordance with New York State reopening guidance.
Take part in outdoor shopping experience at this beautiful location. You will find a diverse mix of ...
more >> original art, antique collectibles, jewelry and cuisines from local small businesses. The market is open daily through Jun 20th, 11 am - 8 pm.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Revisit Eiko Otake’s Platform 2016: A Body in Places, which illuminated and expanded Otake’s solo ...
more >> project in locations all over NYC’s East Village, and Ishmael Houston-Jones & Will Rawls’ Platform 2016: Lost & Found, which queried the effects of the loss of a generation of artists to AIDS on current dance creation. Lydia Bell, creative producer, former Danspace Program Director and Kristin Juarez, a research specialist for the African American Art History Initiative, Getty Research Institute and past Danspace curatorial fellow will discuss their experiences with the Platforms and share select archival material.
Lydia Bell (creative producer, former Danspace Program Director) and Kristin Juarez (research specialist ...
more >> for the African American Art History Initiative, Getty Research Institute) revisit Eiko Otake’s Platform 2016: A Body in Places, which illuminated and expanded Otake’s solo project in locations all over NYC’s East Village, and Ishmael Houston-Jones & Will Rawls’ Platform 2016: Lost & Found, which queried the effects of the loss of a generation of artists to AIDS on current dance creation.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage will present a virtual discussion with New York State Assemblymember Nily ...
more >> Rozic and New York State Senator Anna M. Kaplan about their proposed legislation requiring an audit of Holocaust education in schools throughout the state. The measure, which was introduced in January and has yet to come to a vote, would authorize New York’s Education Commissioner to study whether school districts are complying with State law and providing lessons about the Holocaust, and then report back to State officials. State education law requires that the Holocaust be taught. Moderated by Ben Max, Executive Editor of Gotham Gazette.
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In today's high collaboration workplace, where you must deal with more and more people --- up, down, ...
more >> sideways, and diagonal --- the true go-to person is the closest thing to indispensable. Go-to people: make themselves incredibly valuable to others, maintain an attitude of service, are great at their jobs, take personal responsibility for getting the right things done, and build great working relationships every step of the way. To do all those things consistently and add value in almost every interaction, the secret is recognizing that over-commitment is the enemy. If you want to remain a true go-to person, for the long run, you must beat over commitment syndrome. In this program, Bruce Tulgan draws on the best practices of real go-to people in the real world to teach you how to be (nearly) indispensable at work.
The bodyART method is a physical therapy based approach to movement training (PTBT). The objectives are ...
more >> injury prevention, pain reduction and sustainability for the knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, elbows and spine. You will leave class sweaty, energized, and feeling amazing. Also great for people looking to improve their cardiovascular stamina, strength, flexibility, mental focus and concentration in a holistic environment. Bring your own mat. Face masks mandatory.
5:30 pm
free, RSVP required
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Playwright and actor Kirya Traber discusses the creative process of her new work on the life of Josephine ...
more >> Baker. World-renowned dancer and actor Josephine Baker not only broke barriers in the performing arts world for the many firsts she accomplished as a woman of color but as a social justice activist fighting for civil rights on both sides of the Atlantic. From aiding the French Resistance in World War II to speaking alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. at the March on Washington in 1963, Baker used her platform to effect change including making strides towards ending segregation in the US. This and more will be the focus for playwright and actor Kirya Traber as she creates a narrative of Baker's life to perform alongside the Orchestra of St. Luke's performance of Valerie Coleman's Portraits of Josephine.
Stay fit and healthy with these Monday classes that empower, promote fun with fitness, confidence, body ...
more >> positivity and inspire non-dancers to move their bodies. Each Monday at 5:45 pm. Masks are required.
5:45 pm
free, registration required
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, ...
more >> effective fitness program. This socially-distanced class features aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Sneakers are recommended. The class takes place every Monday until Oct 25, 2021. Check-in begins at 5:30 pm. Masks are required. Must sign a waiver before participating. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
6:00 pm
free, advanced registration...
Christine Riccio launches of her new novel Better Together. With her in conversation will be bestselling ...
more >> author Gayle Forman. Moderating the event will be YouTube star Jesse George (JesseTheReader).
A discussion exploring the state of Congress with members of the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan group ...
more >> of military veterans serving in Congress and dedicated to working together in a nonpartisan way to create a more productive government. Representatives Jared Golden of Maine, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Peter Meijer of Michigan, and Mariannette Jane Miller-Meeks of Iowa, will provide insight on the reforms necessary to end political gridlock, promote bipartisanship, and ultimately strengthen one of America’s most important institutions. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
Humorous, evocative, and wise, Kiese Laymon's book features two stories that can be read front to back ...
more >> and back to front.
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Ethan Hawke, Daveed Diggs and Joshua Caleb Johnson star in a humorous, dramatic and historical tapestry ...
more >> of Antebellum America based on the award-winning novel by author James McBride. Told from the point of view of Onion, a newly freed teenager who joins abolitionist John Brown on a holy crusade to end slavery and finds himself part of the famous 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry, the limited-event series is an adventure equal parts absurd and tragic, spotlighting the ever-changing racial, religious and gender roles that make up the American identity. Join a virtual conversation with star and creator of the series Ethan Hawke, moderated by Matt Zoller Seitz.
9:00 pm
free tickets required