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18 free events take place on Sunday, May 2 in New York City.
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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, May 2, 2021

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Screening | Maestro: Searching for the Last Music (2016): Documentary, A Quest for Music Composed in WWII Camps (virtual, streaming for 24 hours)


In a small town in southern Italy, a quiet but determined hero has brought to life an entire history of forgotten music. For more than 20 years, pianist Francesco Lotoro has scoured Europe to discover and record music composed secretly in World War II camps. Aided by his wife and a handful of friends, he has archived over 4,000 scores, including symphonies, operas, folk songs, liturgical works, and also swing and gypsy music. From Prague to Krakow, from Rome to Paris, this is the astonishing story of a race against oblivion, where each note sounds like a challenge to the oppressor. The streaming is available until May 16th.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
12:00 am
free, no reservation required

Play | The Royale: Drama Desk Award-winning Play (virtual, streaming for 24 hours)


When is a play about a boxer not really about boxing? When it's the 2016 Obie and Drama Desk Award-winning The Royale! The play is about the life of the outsider in America as much as it is about charismatic African-American boxer Jay "The Sport" Jackson. The stylized and stunning conception of Marco Ramirez was realized by director Rachel Chavkin. The streaming is available through May 16th.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 am
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Fair | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Flea Market: Antiques, Vintage Goods, Food Vendors


Search for hidden gems as you browse antiques, vintage goods, architectural salvage and collectibles. There is also a selection of food vendors from Smorgasburg. Face covering is required.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 am
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Fair | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Flea Market in Brooklyn: Art, Jewelry, Antiques and More


Shop for vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, art, handicrafts, and more. Every Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 40-50 vendors. Visitors must wear a face covering and maintain social distance.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Fair | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Waterfront Market: Music, Food, Comedy, Activities, Vintage, Art


The market offers socially-distanced experience of food, shopping, family-friendly activities and entertainment: accessories, clothing, jewelry, pet supplies, beauty products, pottery and much more. Program for May 2nd: - NY Comedy Club show from 3:30 pm to 5 pm; - Skateyogi: skateboarding classes for kids and adults; - Broadly Entertaining: Bingo and trivia; Also offering wedding ceremonies for couples with a marriage license; - Andy Quest: a scavenger hunt Music: DJ Tommy T 11 am - 2 pm Flowmingos 3 pm - 5 pm Visitors must wear face coverings at all times and observe social distancing.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Fair | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Pop-Up Market: One-of-a-Kind, Handmade Items


The market offers one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than twenty vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more. Masks are required for all adults and children over the age of 2.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
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10:30 am
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Fair | (IN-PERSON) Flower Show: Floral Extravaganza


Enjoy an exhibition of exotic flowers and plants from around the world that transforms the venue into a breathtaking floral extravaganza. The exhibition will last for two weeks: May 2 - May 16. Masks are required.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Jazz | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Jazz Band in a Park: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and More


David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band is inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and more. The band breathes life and passion into America's own great art form.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Concert | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Samba Drums


A rehearsal in a park: all-women Brazilian Samba Reggae drum line Fogo Azul (Blue Fire). The public is welcome to stop by at any point to get a unique window inside the creative process and enjoy live performing arts.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Bang on a Can Marathon: Global Music (virtual)


From the Kyrgyz three-stringed komuz played on the high steppe, to the tranceful marimba de chonta of Colombia’s pacific shore, to the Algerian Amazigh highlands and to the trippy organic beats of Bombay’s underground scene — OneBeat Marathon finds a unifying possibility of sound that ties us all together.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, donations welcome

Concert | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Chelsea Symphony Musicians


Live performance by the musicians from The Chelsea Symphony. Masks required and provided if needed.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Dance Performance | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Dance: From Traditional Ballets to New Contemporary


New York Dance Project brings a diverse and eclectic group of individuals and dance to the art scene in this new "changed world" dance performance born out of our 2020 Quarantine Choreography competition. Seating is limited but standing room is also available on the sidewalks in the area.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
1:00 pm
free, reservations needed...

Jazz | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Lounge and Smooth Jazz


Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz! Sharla Keys (keyboards and voice) and ArBuz (drums) draw inspiration from Earth pop music of the last 50-60 years, lounge, and smooth jazz, and use them as a platform to launch the audience on intergalactic, genre-bending journeys. Please wear your seatbelt and bon voyage. Drinks are available for purchase.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music (virtual)


Old-time sailors on long voyages spent months living together in close quarters with no outside entertainment, no new people to interact with, a monotonous diet, and each day pretty much just like the day before. Sound familiar? How did they keep their spirits up? Singing together! Work songs and fun songs, story songs and nonsense songs, songs of nostalgia and songs of up-to-the-moment news - all were part of the repertoire onboard. Performed by the members of the New York Packet and friends.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Traditional Irish Dance, Music and Workshops (virtual)


NYC Irish Dance Festival: an afternoon of workshops and traditional Irish dance and music performances, including an appearance by the five-time world champion Gardiner Brothers.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Jazz Quartet Performs Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin


Saxophonists and clarinetists Peter and Will Anderson will be joined by Joe Boga on trumpet and Alex Raderman on drums. They will play classic American repertoire from the songbooks of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and more.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Monet's Giverny - A Home and Garden (virtual)


Claude Monet lived and painted in Giverny from 1883 to his death in 1926. He purchased a house and property and began a vast landscaping project which included lily ponds that would become the subjects of his best-known works. He began painting the water lilies in 1899, first in vertical views with a Japanese bridge as a central feature and later in the series of large-scale paintings that was to occupy him continuously for the next 20 years. Monet gained much of his inspiration from his gardens and believed it was important to surround himself with nature and paint outdoors.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Quintet: A Mix of Modern Jazz and Brazilian Music (virtual)


Vinicius Gomes Quintet: Vinicius Gomes, guitar, compositions; Jon Cowherd, piano; Massimo Biolcati, bass; Ari Hoenig, drums; Rogerio Bocatto, perc
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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