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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 18, 2010?

52 free events take place on Tuesday, May 18 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 May 18 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 May . 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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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

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Workshop | Financial Information: Searching Bloomberg


This hands-on class introduces the Bloomberg menu driven system. The class attendees will learn search methods for information on companies, and how to find securities that match investors' criteria. Market and economic data available on Bloomberg will also be demonstrated.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center. Classes are for all ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 am
Free

Workshop | Yoga in the Park


lululemon athletica provides free yoga classes for all ages and levels. Awaken the body’s potential with revitalizing movement, stretching, breathing, and poses. Some of yoga’s benefits include weight loss, deeper sleep, release from pain and arthritis, and a more youthful appearance. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Mats are provided. In case of rain, please call.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Talk | Demystifying Computers


Are you mystified by computers? Abby Stokes, author of Is This Thing On?: A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming, will give a down-to-earth presentation that will give you the tools you need to enter the world of technology. She will reveal the answers to questions such as: Why would I want to use a computer? How can I keep my identity safe online? Google, Blogs, and Facebook--What, How, and Why??
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Intermediate MS Excel


Topics include working with formulas, data sorting and hiding & freezing columns. Introduction to Excel is a prerequisite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Online Social Networking


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn about online social networks and explore some of the most popular websites, including Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Other | Meet the Birds


Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center. Terri Jones, her granddaughter Caitlyn, Leslie Wallace, and their sociable, people-friendly birds can be found, weather permitting. Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Dixieland: Gotham Jazzmen


The six-man group performs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Tour | Downtown: Where New York Began Tour


A tour of Downtown — its history, architecture, and art, and its fascinating denizens. Tour includes Federal Hall, the U.S. Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern, U.S. Custom House, and Bowling Green. Led by a professional tour leader. Adults, please bring photo ID.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Juilliard's Ardelia Trio performs works by Elgar, Shostakovich and others


Program: Paul Schoenfield Café Music Edward Elgar Salut d&#146;Amour Dmitri Shostakovich Selections from Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 Dong Ryu Kim Goose&#146;s Dream Harold Arlen Over the Rainbow Jun Kwon Traditional folk song arranged by Arirang Variations With: Janey Choi, Violin; Clara Yang, Cello; and Jihea Hong, Piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Ragtime Piano with Terry Waldo


Ragtime expert and stride pianist, Waldo is protégé of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and wrote the definitive book This is Ragtime. Along with the book came a 26-part series with the same title for National Public Radio, which fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Camilla Köhnken, piano


Program: Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Bagatellen op.126 Edvard GRIEG: Ballade op.24 György LIGETI: Musica Ricercata Bela BARTOK: Three Burlesques op.8c
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Book Signing | John Sandford signs copies of his book Storm Prey


Sandford celebrates the release of his new Lucas Davenport novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Screening | Pacific Heritage Films


Daily screenings of films including "Rolling Down Like Pele" and "American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i "
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Performance | Theatre for One


This is a portable, 4-foot-by-9-foot performing arts space for one performer and one audience member that turns public events into private acts, making each performance a singularly intimate exchange. Theatre for One will be presenting magic, poetry, dance, puppetry and theatre pieces created specifically for this venue. Open Hours are 1—3, 4—6 and 7—9pm. Performances are 5-10 minutes long. Weather permitting. Entrance inside the booth is on a first come first serve basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | “Jersey Core” Workout


Get that six-pack you’ve been working for with this new core driven class. Cardio plus core training equals six-pack. This hybrid workout is not your standard abs class. To get hot tub-ready abs, you need to mix core conditioning work like planks, med ball crunches and roll ups with sport-specific cardio drills like sprints, speed skaters and ladder drills. This approach burns fat and calories so you see and feel more six-pack results. All levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Memory & Aging Seminar


Come and enjoy fun ways to strengthen your memory. Although gradual memory decline is a part of normal aging, it is influenced by factors such as physical health and lifestyle habits. Learn helpful ways to organize and recall information. Brochures and pamphlets will be available.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Genealogy 1: An Introduction


Hands on using wireless laptops. Exploring your family history? Learn how to trace your roots in this introduction to genealogy. Discover library and web resources for genealogical research.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | MS PowerPoint


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Screening | Pacific Heritage Films


Daily screenings of films including "Rolling Down Like Pele" and "American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i "
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Talk | Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts


Co-operators Bridget Elmer and Emily Larned will provide an overview of Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts, its activities and members, and the philosophy behind their collective interests. ILSSA is an organization for those who make conceptual or experimental work with obsolete technology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Invest Yourself


Learn about full-time and part-time volunteer opportunities available now, for the summer, for a year... for some, it becomes a lifetime commitment! Come hear the presentation and find out more! Volunteers are urgently needed by non-government, community-based organizations here in NYC and across the country that address basic needs such as: food, health care, living wages, legal justice, affordable housing, care for the elderly & disabled, disaster relief, environmental protection, sustainable agriculture and more. Speaker: Susan Angus, Executive Director, Commission on Voluntary Service & Action.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Yoga is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Classes are taught by experienced volunteers Aldo Alvarez and Shail Pandya. Share relaxation techniques!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Park Green Team


Help care for the park. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | Pre-Party for National Dance Week-NYC 2K10


The party begins with DJ Idlemind spinning old school house and dance music faves. Plus: * Enjoy samba and hip hop demonstrations from esteemed instructors * Mingle with NYC dance pioneers * Complimentary snacks provided by Pimento Caribbean Restaurant including water and wine. * Prizes to two lucky winners during the party. WARNING: There will be lots of dancing, so start getting excited. Dress to dance!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Real Estate Seminar


Real estate attorney Scott Charles Eisenberg will examine the ups and downs of the real estate process from inception through closing. This seminar will expose the pitfalls and mistakes you can make and what you really need to know when purchasing. This program may be filmed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Todd Solondz's Welcome To the Dollhouse (1995): Girl Negotiates Love


A young teen with no support from family, friends and school falls in love with the unattainable coolest guy in high school at the same time she wins the sympathy and attention of the junior high school bully. 88 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Breath, Mind and Meditation Workshop


This outreach program seeks to equip people with the tools to 1. Reduce stress 2. Improve health and happiness 3. Increase energy levels 4. Calm the mind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | David Savran discusses his book Highbrow/Lowdown: Theatre, Jazz, and the Making of the New Middle Class


The arrival of jazz in the 1920s sparked a cultural revolution that was impossible to contain. Join author David Savran, John Graziano and Kevin Byrne as they discuss Dr. Savran's new book, which argues that jazz was not only the first distinctively American art form, but also a powerful force that altered America's social and cultural landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Forensics and the Mystery Writer: Is It Science or Fiction?


Harking back to how detectives of generations and centuries past went about their quest for forensic evidence is a passion among historical mystery and true crime writers. But what if there's hardly a clue as to what really happened? Can writers tell how old-time investigators convinced judges and juries with the accepted science of the day? Or how early detectives analyzed and foiled perpetrator psychopathology? Do authors infer? Extrapolate? Create? These master historical mystery storytellers comment on their research methods - as well as their history-based plot- and character-building craft. With moderator E.W. Count and panelists Lyndsay Faye, Stefanie Pintoff, and E. J. Wagner of Mystery Writers of America/New York Chapter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | IMAX Film: Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta


The story of Hajj, the holy Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam. This breathtaking IMAX film follows the extraordinary adventures of a young man named Ibn Battuta on a perilous journey from Morocco to the sacred city in 1325. As the camera soars over vast Sahara sands, passes alongside caravans stretching to the horizon, and then enters the Grand Mosque itself, viewers witness the spectacular pageant of devotion at one of the oldest gatherings of people on Earth. Eric Tagliacozzo, associate professor of history at Cornell University, will introduce the film. Before the screening, at 6:30pm, enjoy tastings in the Grand Gallery market while listening to live Middle Eastern music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | The Fisk Jubilee Singers


The Fisk Jubilee Singers will lift the audience voices in song and perform some of their signature works. Bring the whole family and gather for an evening of joyful song with this world-renowned choir.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Walter Mosley's Novel Fortunate Son: Brothers under the Skin


Brianna Beerman, a young African-American florist and new single mother, moves in with Dr. Minas Nolan, a white doctor and new single father. Their two babies--ailing, thoughtful Tommy Beerman and strong, selfish Eric Nolan--grow up together until the two children are six. At that point Brianna dies, Tommy's abusive father takes him away, and the boys end up leading very different lives. But the bond between them survives across racial and class boundaries as well as considerable personal misfortunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Reading | 3 Writers: Rachel Shukert / Sam Apple / Jami Attenberg


Jewcy Magazine will host the inaugural installment of its new reading series, The Yiderati. The Yiderati is a reading series dedicated to showcasing the work of the new generation of Jewish writers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Dominique Browning reads from her book Slow Love


Browning is the former editor of Home and Garden. When she lost her job, her life was up in the air. Slow Love (which you might have read a portion of in a recent New York Times Magazine) is her story of presence, patience, and gardening. It's beautiful, moving, and in it's own way something of a manifesto. She'll be discussing it with designer Grace Bonney.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | James Greer reads from his book The Failure


Failure is inevitable... and funny. In his novel, Greer provides the tale of a poorly conceived, badly executed robbery that was meant to finance the prototype of a ridiculous internet scheme. Greer's first novel was Artificial Light, and he was the bass player in Guided by Voices. With Maggie Estep, a performer and author of many books including Alice Fantastic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Reading | Paul Farley discusses his book The Atlantic Tunnel with poet Paul Muldoon


With his free-flowing and musical takes on popular and hidden culture, Farley has emerged in the last decade as one of Britain’s most imaginative and formally gifted young poets. He engages with the commonplace and the overlooked, the absurd and the catastrophic, the scientific and the mythic, in ways that make us stop and think again about what it is to be living in this world at this particular time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Paul Provenza & Dan Dion discuss their book Satiristas: Comedians, Contrarians, Raconteurs & Vulgarians


This is a funny and fearless celebration of provocative, unflinching comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Robert Politio, Mary Gaitskill and others read from 12th Street Magazine


Celebrate the launch of 12th Street, a literary magazine edited and published by students in the Riggio Writing and Democracy program. Robert Polito hosts an evening of readings by students, as well as Mary Gaitskill and David Gates.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Universes' Ameriville: In Katrina's Wake


Written and performed by Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz, Gamal Abdel Chasten, William Ruiz aka “Ninja.” Directed and Developed by Chay Yew. Ameriville takes on what it means to be an American – with heart, impassioned dance and incandescent harmonies. Universes uses Hurricane Katrina as a lens to scrutinize the state of the union and its attitudes about race, poverty, politics, history and government in their latest project.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Water Under Attack: Marcellus Shale, Natural Gas and the Future of New York City’s Drinking Water


A screening of clips from the soon to be released documentary Water under Attack followed by a panel discussion with leading activists and experts. Participants: James Simpson (Riverkeeper), Deborah Goldberg (Earthjustice), Kate Sinding (NRDC) and Molly Gandour (producer, Water Under Attack).
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | 3 Writers: Kathleen Kelly / Nancy McCarthy / Marylou Streznewski


Part of _WORD/PLAY, the 26th annual Celebration of the Spoken Word. Writers unknown, famous and infamous read their work. Discussion may follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$5

Author Reading | Lee Child reads from his book 61 Hours


Jack Reacher is back. Set in Bolton, South Dakota, one woman is standing up for justice. And Jack Reacher has just 61 hours and not one second more. The ending is explosive, the secrets are deadly and, once again, Lee Child delivers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Extension Division Flute Ensemble


This concert is an end of semester presentation by the Extension Division Flute Ensemble, coached by Mary Barto.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | UG! Comedy Show


With: Max Cohen, Adam Cozens, Scott Nelson, Ray Devito, Diane O'Debra, Nick Naney, Bodger Millard, and More War On Terror. Hosted by Todd Montesi. Featuring Justin Murray.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Punch Up Your Life Comedy Show


Pete Holmes and Joe DeRosa host stand-up comedy featuring Matt Goldich, Sheng Wang, Charles Star, Myq Kaplan, Kumail Nanjiani.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
$3

Open Mike | Penny's Open Mic


Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents in at this gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$3
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