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54 free events take place on Monday, May 7 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 7 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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54 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, May 7, 2018

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free events nyc Chita Rivera, Tony Award-Winning Broadway Legend
free events nyc Stupid Bitch: Identity-Based Attacks Online
free events nyc Dambisa Moyo discusses her book Edge of Chaos with Chess Champion Garry Kasparov
free events nyc Famous String Quartet performs Beethoven
        

Workshop | Pilates Workshop


Morning Pilates, presented by the Pilates Initiative and Return to Life Center. Mats are provided by Balanced Body and are available to the first 30 attendees at each class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Spring Birding Tour


Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Workshop | Morning Meditation


Balance mind, body, and spirit in this Primordial Sound Meditation led by an instructor. Work with a personal mantra, a specific sound or vibration. Take part in a regular meditation practice that lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” Tours take place at 10am and 11am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | French Class


The park speaks Brazilian Portuguese with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Lunchtime Organ Recital


Take a break for your soul. Organist: Phoon Yu, Juilliard Organ student.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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 | Masterclass by the pianist performed with the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra and more


Pianist Jonathan Biss' masterclass provides music lovers with a rare opportunity to witness the interaction between gifted Mannes students and a great artist, as they examine and explore the craft of performance at the highest level. Jonathan Biss has performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Rotterdam Philharmonic. He became the first American to be selected as a BBC New Generation Artist, winning a "Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award". He made his recital debut at Carnegie Hall in January 2011.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Organ Recital


Cathedral organists provide a break for mind, body and spirit on Mondays at 1 pm with an entertaining and informative demonstration of the Cathedral’s unparalleled Great Organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | T. C. Cannon: At the Edge of America: Exhibition Tour


A 45-minute tour. One of the most influential, innovative and talented Native American artists of the 20th century, T.C. Cannon embodied the activism, cultural transition and creative expression that defined America in the 1960s and 1970s. Learn how Cannon interrogated American history and popular culture through his Native lens and exercised a rigorous mastery of Western art historical tropes while creating an entirely fresh visual vocabulary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   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.
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2:00 pm
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Film | Henry King's Oscar-Winning Twelve O'Clock High (1949): Ragtag Unit Shapes Up


Stars: Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill. A hard-as-nails general takes over a bomber unit suffering from low morale and whips them into fighting shape. 132 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
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2:00 pm
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Film | This Beautiful Fantastic (2017): British romantic drama


A young woman who dreams of being a children's author makes an unlikely friendship with a cantankerous, rich old widower while trying to resurrect a neglected garden. Directed by Simon Aboud PG , 100 Min
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Baroque music for theorbo, lute, and baroque guitar


Adam Cockerham, Baroque Plucked Instruments. Early music artist Adam Cockerham specializes in theorbo, lute, and baroque guitar. He has performed with ensembles such as Trinity Baroque Orchestra, NOVUS NY, Philharmonia Chamber Players, New York Baroque Incorporated, El Mundo, and J415. He has been involved in modern world premiere performances of 17th-century operas with companies such as Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik (Le nozze in sogno), Ars Minerva (La Cleopatra, Le Amazzoni nelle isole fortunate), and world premiere performances of new operas with companies like the Prototype Festival (Pulitzer Prize-winning Angel’s Bone) and Opera Saratoga (A Long Walk).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Mystery Mondays Book Group: The Dry


Discuss the book by Jane Harper.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Discussion | Sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the performing arts


We Have Voice Collective released an open letter against sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the performing arts. The letter has been signed by close to 1000 people, including prominent musicians, writers, scholars, publicists, agents, managers and audience members from around the world. Members of the collective will speak about their formation, the open letter, the We Have Voice Code of Conduct, and their future initiatives, and will hold a space for ample dialog with the audience around the issues within. We Have Voice is a collective of musicians, performers, scholars, and thinkers from different generations, races, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, gender identities, economic backgrounds, religious beliefs and affiliations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Violin Recital


Mo Lei Luo, Violin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Lecture | What Can Neuroscience Contribute to Economics?


Economics, psychology and neuroscience, among other disciplines, all have staked their claim to the study of decision-making. New technologies to examine human and animal brains alongside behavior — and the increased spatial and temporal resolution of those technologies in recent years — have brought these fields even closer together. Combining psychological and economic models with behavioral and neural correlates, Neuroeconomics is a burgeoning area of research that has grown exponentially in the past 15 years. Speaker Ernst Fehr is Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:15 pm
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Talk | Dominique Morisseau, Award-Winning Playwright


Dominique Morisseau is the author of The Detroit Project (A 3-Play Cycle) which includes the following plays: Skeleton Crew (Atlantic Theater Company), Paradise Blue (Signature Theatre), and Detroit ’67 (Public Theater, Classical Theatre of Harlem and NBT). Additional plays include: Pipeline (Lincoln Center Theatre), Sunset Baby (LAByrinth Theatre); Blood at the Root (National Black Theatre) and Follow Me to Nellie’s (Premiere Stages). Awards include: Spirit of Detroit Award, PoNY Fellowship, Sky - Cooper Prize, TEER Trailblazer Award, Steinberg Playwright Award, Audelco Awards, NBFT August Wilson Playwriting Award, Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama, OBIE Award, Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship, and being named one of Variety’s Women of Impact for 2017-18.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | R&B Ensemble pays tribute to Ray Charles, James Brown and Aretha Franklin


The R&B Ensemble with several vocalists (lead and back-up), horn section, and full rhythm section using electric bass, one or more keyboards, and one or more guitarist will perform music drawn from the repertoires of such R&B greats as Ray Charles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” Tours take place at 10am and 11am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Author Reading | Neighborhood Success Stories: Creating and Sustaining Affordable Housing in New York


Celebrate the launch of Carol Lamberg's new book. A long-time leader of New York City’s affordable housing movement, Lamberg was Executive Director, from 1983 until 2014, of the Settlement Housing Fund, one of the city’s largest and most innovative sponsors of affordable housing. Part memoir, part policy analysis, Neighborhood Success Stories distills key lessons for building and managing affordable housing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Chita Rivera, Tony Award-Winning Broadway Legend


Chita Rivera is an actress/singer/dancer who has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony nominations. She recently starred in The Visit, the final John Kander/Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical, the Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the Broadway and touring productions of The Dancer’s Life, and the revival of the Broadway musical Nine with Antonio Banderas. She will be interviewed by Broadway World's Richard Ridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Oboe Recital


Oboist Ryan Roberts has toured internationally with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America with Conductor Valery Gergiev and soloist Joshua Bell. He is a principal with the Colburn Youth Orchestra at the Colburn School and has also performed with their Honors Woodwind Quintet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Piano recital


Pianist Chloe Zhang has performed at the opening ceremony of the 3rd China International Cultural Industries Fair in 2007. She has collaborated with Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra for several times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | Stupid Bitch: Identity-Based Attacks Online


Speaker Sarah Sobieraj directs the Digital Sexism Project, investigating the impact of gender-based attacks against women online on political discourse. She is the author of The Outrage Industry: Political Opinion Media and the New Incivility (Oxford University Press 2014) with Jeff Berry, and Soundbitten: The Perils of Media-Centered Political Activism (NYU 2011).
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | The IBLA Grand Prize International Music Competition Winners Concert


The IBLA Grand Prize International Music Competition has become one of the world’s cultural treasures. Held each year in early Summer in the magnificent southeastern corner of Sicily, in the quietly beautiful and charming Baroque city of Ragusa-Ibla, this competition has proven to be a consistent and world-class showcase for musical talent of the highest order. The competition’s founder, Dr. Salvatore Moltisanti, himself a pianist, has created an atmosphere that encourages openness to any and all forms of music, allowing presentations of all musical styles as well as instruments (this has included several types of jazz ensembles, domra virtuosos, accordionists, folk singers and many others from outside the classical mainstream, as well as instrumental and vocal performers of standard and contemporary repertoire), and creating a place where the ideas of wonderfully talented people can be nurtured in a spirit of international respect. Performers: Chieko Arake, Soprano Saxophone Cristiano Arata, Baroque Guitar Momoko Arima, Violin Giuseppe Buscemi, Guitar Paloma Chiner and Ami Walsh, Sopranos Giulio De Felice, Baroque Flute Pablo Garcia-Berlanga, Luowen Huang, Tamara Licheli, Julia Siciliano, Silvia Tessari, Valentina Vargiu, and Salvatore Vaccarella, Piano Iwona Glinka, Flute Jorge Fanjul, Cello Ghenadie Rotari, Accordion
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Author Reading | Yanis Varoufakis, ex-Finance Minister of Greece, discusses his book Talking to My Daughter About the Economy


Capitalism has shown remarkable resilience in the face of left-wing and social democratic assaults against it. It grew stronger during its confrontation with communism, co-opted liberals and social democrats (who, in the end managed to change themselves a lot more than they did capitalism), and grew almost invincible after the collapse of communism and the retreat of social democracy. Alas, today, globalised, financialised capitalism is faced down by a mortal enemy: capital and the manner in which the technologies it engenders pulls the rug from under capitalism’s feet, undermining the raison d’ etre of traditional corporations and nullifying the all-important labour employment contract.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | The House of Eternity: The Jewish Cemetery of Salgótarjáni Street


Discover an unparalleled gem of Hungary's renewing history and Hungarian Jewish culture. The House of Eternity is a book about the world-renowned Jewish Cemetery of Salgótarjáni Street in Budapest. Opened in 1874, the cemetery is outstanding due being the most significant burial place in Hungary, the renowned people resting there, and its special beauty. In 2002, the whole cemetery was declared a protected monument and in 2016 it was put under the supervision of the Hungarian National Heritage Institute, after which the conservation and reconstruction works could be started. Dr. Katalin Fogarasi Radnainé, Director General of the Institute, will present the past, present, and future of this unmatched Jewish cemetery illustrated through marvelous photos and videos.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Dambisa Moyo discusses her book Edge of Chaos with Chess Champion Garry Kasparov


An economist and a chess master discuss the future of democratic capitalism. Angry citizens from Belgium to Brazil are leading protests to demand a greater say in their political, personal, and economic futures. Their underlying outrage is the same, says economist Dambisa Moyo. People are demanding their governments do more to improve their lives faster, something which policymakers are unable to deliver under conditions of anemic growth. In her new book, Moyo argues that demographics, inequality, commodity scarcity, and technological innovation are driving social and economic unrest. The solution: a fundamental retooling of democratic capitalism. Fragile economies result in a fragile international community; that can lead, says Moyo, to a fragmented and unstable global future. Moyo will be joined in conversation by Garry Kasparov, 13th world chess champion and chairman of the Human Rights Foundation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Hedy Lamarr & Frequency Hopping: Hollywood Star, Brilliant Inventor


Back in 1941 while the Germans are firing torpedoes and the world is on the verge of war, movie star Hedy Lamarr and her partner George Antheil patent an invention later used in wi-fi and cell phones. A case of truth is stranger and more exciting than most fiction. Their idea was worth billions of dollars, but she never got a penny for it. Written by Demetria Daniels and directed by Lissa Moria.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | Archival Futurisms: Memory and the Ruins of Imperialism


Speaker Michelle Dizon is a visual artist, theorist, and educator who resides on the unceded land of the Tongva people. Her ancestors are from the province of Maguindanao, Mindanao. Dizon's life experience has been shaped by the politics of migration across the Pacific Rim. The violence of imperialism and the intimate spaces of resistance within globalization form central pivots in her work which take the form of multi-channel video installations, multi-image slide projection, expanded cinema performances, essay films, photographs, discursive events, pedagogical platforms, and writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Simon Winchester discusses his book The Perfectionists: A Brief History of Precision


How is a modern country made? Simon Winchester says it all boils down to precision. His book explores the minds and methods that have changed the modern world. But what is the cost of precision, and does our obsession with it prevent appreciation of art and the natural world?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Tribute to the famous jazz saxophonist


The Music of John Coltrane Ensemble is a special repertory ensemble exploring the compositions and performances of John Coltrane. Ensemble director Reggie Workman performed with Coltrane as a member of his band, and develops the ensemble in the spirit of the great Coltrane groups.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Chamber music by Brahms and more


Juilliard chamber music ensembles present engaging programs of masterpieces from the chamber music repertoire.
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Classical Music | Chamber music by “brilliant clarinetist" (NY TIMES), string quartet and more


Derek Bermel, clarinet. Mikaela Bennett, soprano. Aaron Wunsch, piano. Jack Quartet. Program Bernstein (1918-1990) Clarinet Sonata (1942) Bermel (b.1967) A Short History of the Universe (2013) Bermel (b.1967) Intonations (2016) Bermel (b.1967) Coming Together (1999) Bermel (b.1967) Excerpts from The House on Mango Street (Premiere) About the Performers Praised as “superheroes of the new music world” (Boston Globe) Jack Quartet is "the go-to quartet for contemporary music, tying impeccable musicianship to intellectual ferocity and a take-no-prisoners sense of commitment." (Washington Post). The band has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall (UK), Kölner Philharmonie (Germany) and many more venues. The members are Christopher Otto, violin; Austin Wullima, violin; John Pickford Richards, viola; Jay Campbell, cello. Soprano Mikaela Bennett made her professional stage debut as Penelope in the Encores! concert staging of the City Center's musical The Golden Apple. Pianist Aaron Wunsch has performed in Avery Fisher and Alice Tully Halls at Lincoln Center, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall in London, at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland and many more. About the Program Leonard Bernstein's Sonata for Clarinet and Piano, written during 1941-42 and published in 1942, was Bernstein's first published piece. It is dedicated to clarinetist David Oppenheim, whom Bernstein met while studying at Tanglewood during the summers of 1940 and 1941. Derek Bermel is a clarinetist and composer of “staggering eclecticism” (Gramophone Magazine). His works incorporate a wondrous array of the world’s sounds from West African rhythms, to Eastern European folk music, to Celtic strains, to jazz and the blues. According to Washington Post, “Derek Bermel’s A Short History of the Universe proved to be a surprisingly playful work. All that freewheeling postmodernism made for an engaging, extremely enjoyable listen — an intriguing new work from a very 21st-century composer.” Inspired by a rereading of Ralph Ellison’s novel, The Invisible Man (1952), Intonations evokes the atmosphere of the jazz, blues and film scoring touches of the 1940s and ’50s, all refracted through Bermel’s own 21st-century sensibility.
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Classical Music | Famous String Quartet performs Beethoven


Program: Beethoven (1770-1827) String Quartet No. 5 in A major, op. 18 no. 5 Beethoven (1770-1827) String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, op. 132 The members of the Orion String Quartet—violinists Daniel Phillips and Todd Phillips (brothers who share the first violin chair equally), violist Steven Tenenbom and cellist Timothy Eddy—have worked closely with such legendary figures as Pablo Casals, Sir András Schiff, Rudolf Serkin, Isaac Stern, Pinchas Zukerman, Peter Serkin, members of TASHI and the Beaux Arts Trio. The Orions serve as Artist Members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Ghosts on Broadway Tour


For some performers, the show must go on… even after death! The Ghosts on Broadway Tour, led by a veteran New York City talent agent, will introduce you to these notorious theater legends who appear after the lights go dim. You’ll hear about the Broadway impresario who haunts the theater that bears his name. His apparition shows up on opening nights to congratulate the cast or “pinch” the leading ladies’ bottom. Jazz age parties are heard almost nightly from his long abandoned apartment over his theater.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Double bass recital


Nicholas T Kleinman, Double Bass.
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance


A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join each season in performing at the historic church. Featuring: Kim Brandt Marion Spencer Alexandra Tatarsky Jana Lynn (JL) Umipig
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Classical Music | Percussion Ensemble


Mannes Percussion Ensemble, led by James Baker. Program Reiko Furting ''Mo(nu)ment 129 for Percussion Sextet Gerard Grisey ''Le Noir de L'Etoile" for Percussion Sextet
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Classical Music | Percussion Recital


Percussionist Jake Darnell performs regularly with the Juilliard Orchestra, AXIOM, New Juilliard Ensemble, and the Juilliard Percussion Ensemble. Jake was a member of the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jere Flint.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Piano recital


Pianist Anran Qian has participated in master classes given by Gary Graffman, Fou T’song, Mengjie Liu, pedagogue Teng Hong, and British musicologist John Rink, where she was praised for her performance. Over the years, she has performed in Wuhan, Suzhou, Shanghai, and New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Pieces by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Schumann and more performed by piano and accordion


Hugo Goldenzweig, piano; William Schimmel, accordion. Program J.S Bach-Busoni Chacone in D minor Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata in E flat major, op. 81a "Les Adieux" Naftali Schindler (b. 1982) Volution (US Premiere) Naftali Schindler (b. 1982) Le Tombeau de... (NY Premiere) Schumann (1810-1856) Schimmel (b.1946) from Childhood/Scenes from Adulthood for piano and accordion (World Premiere) About the Performers Pianist Hugo Goldenzweig has performed as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician in over 1,000 concerts worldwide, including five major New York recitals. The New York Times hailed his debut at Weill Recital in Carnegie Hall as "...a satisfying performance...a sharply profiled and warmly committed interpretation. Mr. Goldenzweig elucidated textures crisply and cleanly." William Schimmel performs music in many genres, has commissioned and premiered hundreds of new works, has written a number of books and articles and has made numerous recordings and videos. His music has been featured in a number of films, most notably Scent of a Woman starring Al Pacino, where he appears in the famous Tango Scene with The Tango Project which he is a founding member and television shows.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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