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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on November 8, 2024?

45 free events take place on Friday, November 8 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 November 8 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 November . 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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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, November 8, 2024

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free events nyc Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others
free events nyc Modern Art: From The 19th Century to the Present Day
free events nyc Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront
free events nyc Family Friday: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages
free events nyc Opera in Concert: Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera and The Infinite Energy Of Ada Lovelace
free events nyc Jugle Cat Comedy: 8 Stand-Up Comics
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Workshop | Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$4

Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Gallery Talk | Overlooked Items from the Permanant Collection (online)


A docent-led exploration and discussion of objects from the museum’s permanent collection that are always on view and often overlooked. Learn about some surprising back-stories, continuing mysteries, and the unique craftsmanship represented in each of these artworks. \
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Mean Girls (2024): musical comedy


Cady Heron is a new student who gets welcoming into the top of the social food chain by the Plastics, an elite group of popular girls. Conniving queen bee Regina George is their ruler, and when Cady falls for Regina's ex-boyfriend, she finds herself caught in their crosshairs. Directors: Samantha Jayne, Arturo Perez Jr. Cast: Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, Christopher Briney
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | This Is Where I Leave You (2014) with Jane Fonda, Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Adam Driver


Four grown siblings return to their childhood home after their father passes away. They’re requested to stay there for a week with their mother, their spouses, some exes, and a few others from their past. As the siblings re-examine their past and their present relationships, they reconnect in this comedy. Director: Shawn Levy Cast: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Corey Stoll, Kathryn Hahn, Jane Fonda Jane Fonda is an American actress and activist who is recognized as a film icon. Fonda is the recipient of various accolades including two Academy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, and more. Jason Bateman is an American actor and director known for his starring roles in many comedy films and for playinh Michael Bluth in the Fox / Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003-2019) and Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series Ozark (2017–2022). He has received several awards including a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Tina Fey is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer who was a cast member and head writer for Saturday Night Live from 1997 to 2006. After leaving SNL, she created the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2006-2013, 2020) and the Netflix sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015-2020), the former of which she also starred in. Fey is also known for her work in film, including Mean Girls (2004), Baby Mama (2008), Date Night (2010), and more. Adam Driver is an American actor who has received various accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Master Class | Percussion Master Class


Percussion Master Class with Kendrick Scott.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation


Bring your own project or choose something from a provided collection to work on during this freeform crafting workshop. The workshop will include materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Bob Marley: One Love (2024): biographical drama musical


The life story of Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley as he overcomes adversity and becomes the most famous reggae musician in the world. Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Lecture | Introduction to Chinese Film, Part 2: The Urban Generation, Three Mainland Chinese Auteurs You Should Know


Curious about Chinese cinema but don't know where to begin? Ever wonder why in China, experts tend to think of their directors in terms of generations? Want to better understand how China's censorship works? Come check out this two-part in person lecture series, and explore some of the best films that have come out of Mainland China in recent decades. Free video links and other resources will be shared at the end of the lectures for those interested in exploring Chinese films on their own. Some of the films being discussing include Yellow Earth, Raise the Red Lantern, Farewell My Concubine, To Live, Beijing Bicycle, and Still Life. (Please note this series will only cover films that have come out of Mainland China since the early 1980s. Due to time constraints, Hong Kong and Taiwanese films will not be included in the series.) About the Lecturer Karen Ma is a Chinese-American film scholar and movie critic specializing in Chinese cinema. Her most recent book, China's Millennial Digital Generation: Conversations with Balinghou (Post-80s) Indie Filmmakers, was published in 2022. Ma has presented numerous events about Chinese cinema and literature both in New York and Washington DC, and holds regular Chinese cinema classes at the China Institute near Manhattan's Wall Street. She also writes often about Chinese culture, literature, and cinema, and her articles have appeared in The New York Times, NPR, Newsday, The International Herald Tribune, South China Morning Post, and The Japan Times, among others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | 4 Poets Read from Their Work


With: Yusef Komunyakaa, Adrie Kusserow, Tim Seibles, and Bruce Weigl. Followed by a conversation/Q&A and reception/signing. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museums | American History and Artifact Collections


Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Highly-Acclaimed Sculptor Richard Serra: Talk at the Gallery


Join art critic and historian Hal Foster and Dialogues host Helen Molesworth for a live podcast taping and talk on Foster's long-term envolvement with the work of the American highly-acclaimed artist Richard Serra (1938-2024). The Serra's exhibition Every Which Way opens on November 7 at this gallery. Serra is known for his large-scale abstract sculptures made for site-specific landscape, urban, and architectural settings. Serra's currect exhibition comprises sixteen vertical steel panels, each measuring six feet wide and twelve inches thick. These stand at varying heights and are arranged in a staggered grid formation that spans the exhibition space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museums | Modern Art: From The 19th Century to the Present Day


Experience the exhibits in the museum galleries which include paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and much more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Talk | The Singing Helots: Portraits of Ancient Greek Slaves in Cold War Hollywood


Dr. Konstantinos Nikoloutsos of St. Joseph’s University will give this talk. A reception will follow the lecture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | 3 Folk Music Acts (online)


Music featured thematically reflects the spirit of self-taught art on view at the museum. Featuring: 6:00pm: Kat Quinn 6:30pm: Jessie Kilguss 7pm: Anju
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Bold Outlines: Celebrating the Work of Alumni and Students


An exhibition of works by alumni and students from the more than a dozen graduate programs. The show focuses on the interconnectedness of visual art, design, social practice, illustration, moving images, and more, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in today’s artistic landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussion | Butt Seriously: The Definitive Guild to Anal Health, Pleasure and Everything in Between


Evan Goldstein's book is a cheeky yet authoritative guide to anal health and anal sex, written by the leading anal health expert in the United States.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Experience what can not be said: A Trilogy of Virtual Reality Films (online)


Gina Kim's virtual reality (VR) trilogy on US military comfort women, the Comfortless Trilogy, has garnered international acclaim ever since the director's first VR film, Bloodless, won the first Best VR story award at the 2017 Venice International Film Festival. The second project, Tearless (2021), further explored Kim's focus on bringing back the silenced voice of the comfort women through the viewer's embodied experience. The final VR film, Comfortless, which premiered at the Venice Immersive 2023, not only completed the trilogy, but also expanded the project's scope through the creation of the extended reality (XR) "American Town," the brothel town near the US Air Force base featured in the VR experience. The AR and XR versions of both Tearless and Comfortless have reached a larger audience beyond the exhibition venues, allowing their users to bring the critical sites of historical trauma into their personal spaces. This event will feature the director's talk on her journey from producing the VR trilogy to her recent experimentations with other reality media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Goddess Tales: Group Exhibition


Featuring work by Caroline Garcia, Jia Sung and AYDO, this show reimagines the function of ritual. The artists are interested in subverting patriarchal values and gender binaries to create their own future folklores centering on the goddess archetype.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Irwin/Bell: The 1960s - Works by Two Pioneering Los Angeles Artists


The exhibition traces the radically individual yet deeply connected explorations of Irwin and Bell as they push the boundaries of perception. Robert Irwin (1928-2023) was a leading figure in the Los Angeles-based Light and Space movement of the 1960s. Larry Bell (b. 1939) is a highly influential artist who emerged from the Los Angeles art scene of the 1960s. Best known for his meticulous treatment of glass surfaces, Bell explores light, reflection, and shadow through the material in his work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Moxie: The Daring Women of Classic Hollywood


Cineaste Ira M. Resnick and fashion historian Raissa Bretaña launch a celebration of the fearless, fabulous actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age—illustrated with stunning photographs from a world-class collection. They will be in conversation with Isabel Custodio, writer, editor, and narrator behind the YouTube channel Be Kind Rewind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Orders of Light: Laser and Hologram Installation


Matthew Schreiber uses holography and lasers in the crafting of his works, experimenting and creating utopian visions through technology. Schreiber studied holography at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Royal College of Art in London.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Roped Beings: Ceramics, Textile by Acclaimed Dutch Designer


Dutch designer Hella Jongerius showcases her first solo exhibition in New York since the unveiling of her UN North Delegate Lounge in 2013. Titled "Roped Beings," the exhibition contains three distinct parts: the Bead Tables series, Angry Animals ceramics, and experimental textile studies. Each piece challenges traditional notions of function, craft, and narrative.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussion | That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America by Amanda Jones


Part memoir, part manifesto, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of our vicious culture wars. One of the things small town librarian Amanda Jones values most about books is how they can affirm a young person's sense of self. So in 2022, when she caught wind of a local public hearing that would discuss “book content,” she knew what was at stake. Schools and libraries nationwide have been bombarded by demands for books with LGTBQ+ references, discussions of racism, and more to be purged from the shelves. Amanda would be damned if her community were to ban stories representing minority groups. She spoke out that night at the meeting. Days later, she woke up to a nightmare that is still ongoing. Amanda Jones has been called a groomer, a pedo, and a porn-pusher; she has faced death threats and attacks from strangers and friends alike. Her decision to support a collection of books with diverse perspectives made her a target for extremists using book banning campaigns-funded by dark money organizations and advanced by hard right politicians-in a crusade to make America more white, straight, and "Christian." But Amanda Jones wouldn't give up without a fight: she sued her harassers for defamation and urged others to join her in the resistance. Mapping the book banning crisis occurring all across the nation, That Librarian draws the battle lines in the war against equity and inclusion, calling book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of our readers. At this event, librarian Amanda Jones will discuss her new book and more with author Peter Parnell. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | The Lady and the Unicorn: New Tapestry - By Artists From Around the World


Silk, wool, linen, flora, leather, steel, and brass are some of the materials the eight artists from six counties used in their artworks, embracing tapestry to create works that extend beyond its traditional functions and display methods. Featured artists: Mitsuko Asakura (Japan), Felix Beaudry (USA), Margaret Rarru Garrawurra (Eastern Arnhem Land, Australia), Porfirio Gutiérrez (Mexico), Adeline Halot (Belgium), Bárbara Sánchez-Kane (Mexico), Sagarika Sundaram (India), and Qualeasha Wood (USA).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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City Walk | Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront


Spanning across six acres, this Illuminating display features an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue. Guests are immersed in the installation as they walk a winding path through the ethereal painted landscape framed by the city's iconic skyline and the waterfront.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Photography with Elements of Painting, Cinema, and Literature


Photographer Jeff Wall's pictures range from classic reportage to elaborate constructions. Some of his images emphasize what the artist refers to as "blatant artifice," while others are made simply, spontaneously, and directly. Wall has probed the breadth and complexity of photography for several decades.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Schubert and Chopin


Lisa Joy Sitjar, piano. Program Schubert (1797-1828), Impromptus, D. 899, op. 90 Chopin (1810-1849), Sonata no. 3 in B minor, op. 58
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Structure and Story: 6 New Artists


The artists are connected through formal and conceptual threads including myth, craft, and creative responses to social and built contexts. Their work demonstrates a strong commitment to studio practice and well-developed aesthetic programs. Curated by Deric Carner and Alexandra Unthank.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Whimsical Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures


Internationally-acclaimed contemporary Spanish artist Javier Calleja introduces a sense of whimsy through his artwork - paintings, drawings, sculptures. Calleja's works are currently on view at the Hangaram Art Museum in the Seoul Art Center.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Film | Deep Argento (2023): Documentary on Italian Horror Film Director


Dario Argento appears in this film about him and his works, including Suspiria and Deep Red. Directed by Giancarlo Rolandi, Steve Della Casa 65 min. In Italian with English subtitles Followed by a Q&A with Rolandi
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Family Friday: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages


Family Fridays aims to unite family members of all ages to participate in a variety of engaging mathematical activities, fostering interest and excitement for both kids and adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Musical | The Story of Ruth: A New Adaptation with Music


This ancient Hebrew love story is a deeply moving narrative exploring daring faith, deep friendship, and true love when two widows band together to overcome impossible odds. This new stage adaptation includes original musical arrangements of some of our most beloved Christmas carols.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Classical Guitar


Gabriele Leite, classical guitar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | International Chopin & Friends Festival 2024


A celebration of Chopin's 175th Death Anniversary. The concert will showcase part of Chopin's piano solo music, chamber works, songs, and jazz arrangements to honor to the most iconic Polish composer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | The Songs We Write: Original Music


Sit back and enjoy original live music! Featured performers are a mix of local songwriters and composers. Each artist will be performing music they have written.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, and More


Brandon Vazquez, Trumpet; Eli Asher, Trumpet; Joe Ford, Alto Sax; Michael Cochrane, Piano; Calvin Hill, Bass; Steve Johns, Drums, perform the works of Benny Golson (b. 1929). Benny Golson is an American bebop/hardbop jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger. Early on he wrote for the big bands of Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie. In 1959 he co-founded and co-lead the Jazztet with trumpeter Art Farmer. From the late 1960s through the 1970s Golson was in demand as an arranger for film and television. In 1982 he reformed the Jazztet and was again active as a performer. Many of his compositions have become classic jazz standards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Club | Jugle Cat Comedy: 8 Stand-Up Comics


New York's hottest new comedy show is hosted by Abby Govindan (New York Comedy Festival) and Mohanad Elshieky (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Conan). It includes comics Kaneez Surka, Amber Singletary, Atheer Yacoub, Lilly Sparks, and a special guest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Concert | Opera in Concert: Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera and The Infinite Energy Of Ada Lovelace


"...an exuberant, rhythmically vibrant score by David T. Little with an infectious opening chorus." -The New York Times "[Kamala Sankaram] is one of the most exciting opera composers in the country." -The Washington Post Mannes Opera presents an Opera in Concert double bill featuring the works of David T. Little and Kamala Sankaram, directed by Alison Pogolrec, offering an operatic lens into the strange world of human experience. Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera (2010/2018), composed by David T. Little on a libretto by Royce Vavrek, receives its New York premiere with Mannes Opera. Vinkensport is a bitter-sweet comedy in one act, which explores obsession, desire, and the need to prevail, through the frame of an obscure Flemish folk sport, "finch-sitting." Trained finches race to sing the most "susk-e-wiets" over the course of an hour. As they compete, the joys, sorrows, delusions and all-too-stark realities of their trainers are revealed. The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace (2019), composed by Kamala Sankaram with a libretto by Rob Handel, follows Ada, Countess of Lovelace and Lord Byron's daughter, who has been asked to help Charles Babbage with his work on the Difference Engine. She struggles between her work in mathematics and upholding her reputation as a wife, mother, and public figure. The revolutionary concepts that she put forth in her notes about the potential ability of the Engine to carry out an algorithm led Ada to be considered the world's first computer programmer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Jazz | Saxophone Recital


Dayna Stephens, saxophone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Vocal Recital


   New York City, NY; NYC
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