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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on November 22, 2024?

38 free events take place on Friday, November 22 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 22 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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38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, November 22, 2024

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free events nyc Cinematic Wonder! Light and Sound Immersive Experience
free events nyc Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others
free events nyc The Two Worlds Project: A Documentary Play About New York
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 The Nutcracker: Tchiakovsky's Beloved Seasonal Ballet
free events nyc Almost, Maine: Vignettes from Small-Town America
free events nyc Classical and Contemporary Works for Clarinet
free events nyc Grammy Nominee Tours Afro-Peruvian, Cuban, and Agrentine Sounds
free events nyc Piano Works by Ravel, Chopin, Robert Schumann, and More (In Person AND Online!)
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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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Workshops, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Tai Chi

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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Tours, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Adult Zumba

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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Museumss, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Asian Art and Culture Museum

Performance | Cinematic Wonder! Light and Sound Immersive Experience


Embark on a captivating journey filled with awe, warmth, and a sense of human connection. This immersive experience inspired by Dongji, the Korean Winter Solstice celebration, takes you on a journey through the cosmos on the longest night of the year, brought to life through captivating light and sound. No seating provided. The installation is open Tue - Sun through Jan 12.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Performances, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Cinematic Wonder! Light and Sound Immersive Experience

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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Workshops, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Learn Juggling in the Park

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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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Master Class | Horn Master Class


Horn Master Class with Lauren Anker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Horn Master Class

Film | Indian Horse (2017): drama


Saul Indian Horse, a Native Canadian and talented hockey player, survives residential school life during the 1970s, amidst the racism of the time. Saul struggles to find his way while battling stereotypes and alcoholism. Director: Stephen Campanelli Cast: Sladen Peltier, Forrest Goodluck, Ajuawak Kapashesit, Edna Manitowabi, Michael Murphy, Michiel Huisman
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Indian Horse (2017): drama

Film | The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Starring Emma Watson


Two outgoing high school seniors befriend shy high school freshman Charlie, teaching Charlie about love and friendship. But as his friends get ready for college, Charlie is forced to confront his troubling past. Director: Stephen Chbosky Cast: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh Emma Watson is an English actress known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films. As a child, she rose to stardom after playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Films, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Starring Emma Watson
1:00 pm
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Jazz MidDay Music Concert

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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Workshops, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation

Film | Rain Man (1988) with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise


Car dealer Charlie Babbitt's estranged father has died, so he returns to Cincinnati where he's from. There, he learns that he has an autistic older brother named Raymond, and his father has left his $3 million fortune to the mental institution where Raymond lives. Trying to get his hands on the money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility and brings him to Los Angeles. The cross-country trup changes both the brothers' lives. Director: Barry Levinson Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino Dustin Hoffman is one of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood. Hoffman is known for his versatile portrayals of antiheroes and emotionally vulnerable characters. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Tom Cruise is one of the world's highest-paid actors. He's received three Golden Globe Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award four times. His films have grossed over $4 billion in North America and over $11.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box-office stars of all time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Rain Man (1988) with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise

Talk | Textile Treasures Tour: Spotlight on the Textile Conservation Lab


This unique guided tour includes a "behind-the-scenes" visit to the world-renowned Textile Conservation Lab, which conserves tapestries, needlepoint, upholstery, costumes, and other textiles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Textile Treasures Tour: Spotlight on the Textile Conservation Lab

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
Museumss, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others

Poetry Reading | I Hope This Helps: Poetry Across Cosmic Fields


Bending genre as a planetary body might bend spacetime, Samiya Bashir’s poems live as music and film, as memoir, observation, and critique, as movement across both cosmic and poetic fields.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Readings, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, I Hope This Helps: Poetry Across Cosmic Fields

Play | The Two Worlds Project: A Documentary Play About New York


The Two Worlds Project is an interview-based verbatim documentary play by doctoral candidate Ryan Howland about the rural/urban divide in NY state. Using verbatim documentary theatre as an arts-based research methodology, The Two Worlds Project is composed of sections from interviews with New Yorkers based in both the North Country and New York City, performed verbatim to showcase the unique voices of individuals living in these areas, and their perspectives on the other.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free
Plays, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, The Two Worlds Project: A Documentary Play About New York

Reading | 3 Fiction Writers Read and Discuss Their Work


A reading by Lana Bastasic, Rachel Kushner, and Maaza Mengiste, followed by a conversation/Q&A and a reception/signing. Lana Bastasic is a Yugoslav-born writer. She is one of the founders of Escola Bloom literary school in Barcelona. Rachel Kushner's books have been translated into twenty-seven languages. Her fiction has been published in The New Yorker and The Paris Review, and her nonfiction in Harpers and The New York Times Magazine. Maaza Mengiste is a novelist, essayist, and photographer. Her work is available in Spanish, Swedish, French, German, Italian, Romanian, Turkish, and Finnish, with more translations forthcoming.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Readings, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, 3 Fiction Writers Read and Discuss Their Work

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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Museumss, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, American History and Artifact Collections

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
Museumss, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Modern Art: From The 19th Century to the Present Day

Discussion | Writers in Conversation


A reading by Lana Bastasic and Maaza Mengiste, followed by a conversation/Q&A and a reception/signing. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Writers in Conversation

Book Discussion | The Theran Spiral: Celebrating an Era in Pre-Patriarchal Times with Co-Authors, Philosopher and Scholar


To mark the release of The Theran Spiral, Involute of a Circle, co-authors Cecilia Vicuña and James O’Hern will engage in a conversation with MC Kinniburgh (publisher), Amber Jacobs (English feminist philosopher), and Soledad Falabella (Chilean feminist scholar specializing in Gabriela Mistral and Indigenous poetries). “In these ominous times when Fas. Cism is gaining ground, The Theran Spiral celebrates an era in pre-patriarchal times when women were free to create an art that speaks to the future. Our focus is Akrotiri, in Thera, a town buried—like Pompei—by volcanic ash, for 3,000 years, that resurfaced in the 60s,” says Cecilia Vicuña. The book will be available for purchase. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, The Theran Spiral: Celebrating an Era in Pre-Patriarchal Times with Co-Authors, Philosopher and Scholar

Opening Reception | Totem for Humanity – Tree of Life


The reopening of the seasonal site-specific installation by New York City- and Vienna-based artist Eva Petric. This multi-part work made of pieces of lace and other materials was commissioned to inaugurate the New York holiday season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Receptions, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Totem for Humanity &ndash; Tree of Life

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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City Walks, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront

Concert | Stories from Ancient Bulgaria


7 Stories Up presents Yasna Voices, a group of Bulgarian a cappella singers whose performance reveals the disarming power and intimacy of the unaccompanied voice. Yasna Voices will present a unique performance in which audiences will be immersed in the earthy resonance of the ensemble's ancient singing style, and invited to participate in the sound-making as well.  Yasna Voices is an expansive group of singers, sharing a passion for ensemble harmony, folk traditions, and experimentation. Weaving together traditional Bulgarian village-style songs with artfully arranged a cappella pieces, original compositions, inspired by and written for Yasna Voices, and spontaneous group improvisation, the ensemble reveals the disarming power and intimacy of the unaccompanied voice. Their interpretations of ancient songs tell timeless tales of sweet or forbidden love, horses and wild mountains, potent wine, pepper planting, the secrets of the moon, and the sun’s falling in love with a beautiful girl and her song. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Stories from Ancient Bulgaria

Classical Music | Viola Works by J.S. Bach


Pierre Cavel-Trache, Teresa Mejias, Jackson Hill, William Sotiriou, Violas. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Suite No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1012
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Viola Works by J.S. Bach

Book Discussion | Barroco and Other Writings: Works by an Important Latin American Writer


Cuban writer Severo Sarduy (1937-1993) was among the key figures in Latin American fiction of the last century and a major representative of what he called Neobaroque. This volume provides the remainder of his work that had not yet been translated into English. The conversation includes translator Alex Verdolini, Emily Apter, Bruno Bosteels and Christopher Wood, moderated by Iván Hofman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Barroco and Other Writings: Works by an Important Latin American Writer

Book Discussion | Emporialism: Department Store Fictions and the Politics of the Mediterranean


Amr Kamal's book examines what Amr Kamal calls the phenomenon of emporialism, or the convergence between the spaces and imaginaries of empires and emporia in the context of a modern Mediterranean divided among the British, French, and Ottoman empires.
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Book Discussions, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Emporialism: Department Store Fictions and the Politics of the Mediterranean

Poetry Reading | 2 Poets Read from Their Work


Celebrate John Shoptaw's collection Near-Earth Object (Unbound Edition Press, 2024) with readings and a conversation between Shoptaw and Jenny Odell. Odell will read virtually, and Shoptaw will read in-person. Jenny Odell is the author of How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, Inhabiting the Negative Space, and Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock. John Shoptaw teaches poetry and ecopoetry in the English Department of UC Berkeley, where he is a member of the Environmental Arts & Humanities Initiative and the Berkeley Climate Change Network.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Readings, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, 2 Poets Read from Their Work

Play | Almost, Maine: Vignettes from Small-Town America


Acclaimed playwright John Cariani's production is a series of heartwarming and whimsical vignettes about love and loss in the remote town of Almost, Maine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Plays, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Almost, Maine: Vignettes from Small-Town America

Performance | Lines of Distribution: Art and Performance


In what ways can experimental practices from previous eras springboard new strategies for the distribution and circulation of art across today’s global circuits? Drawing on a history of presenting and disseminating avant-garde art for over fifty years, the exhibition Lines of Distribution takes up this question by reanimating aspects of past programming through a cross-institutional dialogue with Lofoten International Art Festival. Lines of Distribution brings together new works by Viktor Bomstad, Elise Macmillan, Kameelah Janan Rasheed, and Wong Kit Yi. There wil lalso be performances.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performances, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Lines of Distribution: Art and Performance

Dance Performance | The Nutcracker: Tchiakovsky's Beloved Seasonal Ballet


A performance of Tchaikovsky's much-loved ballet in Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by longtime New York Theatre Ballet choreographer Keith Michael.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Dance Performances, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, The Nutcracker: Tchiakovsky's Beloved Seasonal Ballet

Classical Music | Classical and Contemporary Works for Clarinet


Liora Schlesinger, clarinet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Classical and Contemporary Works for Clarinet

Classical Music | Piano Works


Marc Peloquin, Mitch Roe, Naho Parrini, piano. All Charles Ives (1874-1954) Program Variations on “America” Piano Sonata No. 2, “Concord Mass.,1840-1860  Memories, A- Very Pleasant, B- Rather Sad Shall We Gather at the River The Circus Band String Quartet No. 1, A Revival Service Violin Sonata No. 4, “Children’s Day at the Camp Meeting“
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Piano Works

Play | Orestes: A Reimagining of Euripides' Tragedy


In this exciting reimagining of Orestes, the poet, translator, and essayist Anne Carson gives birth to a wholly new experience of the classic Greek triumvirate of vengeance. Carson's watershed translation of a death-dance of vengeance and passion is not to be missed, combining contemporary language with the traditional structures and rhetoric of Greek tragedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Orestes: A Reimagining of Euripides' Tragedy

Concert | Grammy Nominee Tours Afro-Peruvian, Cuban, and Agrentine Sounds


With a repertoire from the 60s to current hits, Uruguayan-born Sebastian Natal & The Orchestra presents a musical tour through the ages, offering an updated sound while retaining the essence of the great orchestras. A multiple Grammy nominee, Natal's takes us on a tour of multiple musical genres--including candombe, salsa, samba, tango, Afro-Peruvian music, Cuban timba, Latin jazz, Argentine folklore, and Cuban son.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Grammy Nominee Tours Afro-Peruvian, Cuban, and Agrentine Sounds

Classical Music | Chamber Works by Debussy and More (In Person AND Online!)


Chamber Music Recital. Program Arnold Bax (1883-1953), Elegiac Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996), "Towards the Sea" for Alto Flute and Guitar Luke Baron, Silver Flares Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), Sextuor Mystique for Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Guitar, Harp and Celeste Debussy (1862-1918), Danse Sacree et Danse Profane pour Harpe et Quintette a Cordes L.103 Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to building and receive your visitor badge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Chamber Works by&nbsp;Debussy and More&nbsp;(In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Ravel, Chopin, Robert Schumann, and More (In Person AND Online!)


Jingting Zhu, Piano. Program Ravel (1875-1937), Sonatine, M. 40 Chopin (1810-1849), Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62 No. 1 Chopin (1810-1849), Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 Robert Schumann (1810-1856), Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 14 'Concert sans Orchestre' Jingting Zhu, Valse veloce, J. 184 Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to building and receive your visitor badge.
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Concerts, November 22, 2024, 11/22/2024, Piano Works by Ravel, Chopin, Robert Schumann, and More (In Person AND Online!)
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