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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 7, 2009?

53 free events take place on Wednesday, October 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 October 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 October . 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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53 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, October 7, 2009

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Conference | Walk21: The 10th International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities


New York City will host Walk21, the annual international walking conference. The goal of the Walk21 conference series is to support and inspire professionals to evolve the best policies and implement the best initiatives for creating and promoting environments where people choose to walk as an indicator of livable communities. The Walk21 conference attracts delegates from around the world to hear from leading professionals about programs, policies and projects that really work and explore those themes in action through walking tours and visits arranged in the host city. This year’s conference themes are: (1) Walkable communities are sustainable communities; (2) Paved with gold: investing in the public realm for a successful city; (3) There is more to walking than walking: design strategies for urban quality; and (4) Fit cities: community design for active living.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free

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. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Other | Adopt A Geranium Day


Bring your green thumb to Adopt a Geranium Day. Save a plant from winter's chill. Come adopt a free geranium to enjoy in your home or office.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Tour | Cathedral Tour


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

Lesson | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Book Signing | Former Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton signs copies of New York Yankees 365


Bouton is a former Major League Baseball player, and author of the controversial baseball book Ball Four, which was a combination diary of his 1969 season and memoir of his years with the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, and Houston Astros.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Discussion | In Memory of Natasha Estemirova


A panel discussion in memory of the award-winning Russian human rights activist and board member of the Russian human rights organization Memorial. Estemirova was abducted by unknown persons on July 15, 2009 from her home in Grozny, Chechnya, as she was working on cases of human rights abuses in Chechnya. Her remains were found with bullet wounds in the head and chest area near the village of Gazi-Yurt, Ingushetia. Participants: Rachel Denber of Human Rights Watch, and Sarah Mendelson and Heidi Hoogerbeets of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Moderator: Catharine Nepomnyashchy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Oral Cancer Screenings


Screenings are on a first-come first-served basis. No appointment is needed. Testing is quick and painless.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Daryl Sherman, Jazz Pianist


Sherman has been a fixture for many years playing Cole Porter's Steinway at the Waldorf-Astoria and recently at the Algonquin Hotel Oak Room. She performs internationally at jazz venues, concert halls and her numerous recordings are in regular rotation on Cable TV's Music Choice and Sirius XM Radio. A frequent guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, she's also a favorite at St Peter's Midday Jazz Series and will be artistic director for a Lyrics & Lyricists program at the 92nd St.Y in February.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Concert | “Bach at Noon”: Organ Works


Features the organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Tour | Artwork/Construction Tour


Join the project curator Adam Kleinman for a walk to discuss nuances in the artwork interspersed by stories on the site’s construction.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Tour | Cathedral Tour


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

Screening | Documentary: Steve Lawrence and Phil Lucas' Vis à Vis: Native Tongues (2003)


Indigenous performing artists James Luna (Luiseño) and Ningali Lawford (Walmajarri) compare perspectives on life and society, using dialogue via satellite, scenes of their performances, and video diaries to inform the conversation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Harpsichordist Giuseppe Schinaia performs “Harmonia Musicae”


Program: Christian Ritter, Allemanda in discessum Caroli XI Regis Sueciae Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer, Suite no. 9 from Musicalischer Parnassus Schinaia hails from Rome, where he directs a baroque vocal ensemble and actively explores the neglected patrimony of historic organs in Rome and central Italy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Jazz | The Hunter Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Workshop


Ryan Keberle & Priscilla Owens, directors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lesson | Figure al Fresco


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Steve Lawrence and Phil Lucas' Vis à Vis: Native Tongues (2003)


Indigenous performing artists James Luna (Luiseño) and Ningali Lawford (Walmajarri) compare perspectives on life and society, using dialogue via satellite, scenes of their performances, and video diaries to inform the conversation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Lecture | Artist Kurt Kauper talks about his work


A lecture by painter Kurt Kauper, whose work has been featured in the Whitney Biennial, the Museum of Modern Art, and Deitch Projects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:15 pm
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Master Class | Mira Zakai, Voice Master Class


Students coached by the distinguished artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Listen to “The Auerglass,” a two-person pump organ


The Auerglass is a two-person wooden pump organ designed by the artist Tauba Auerbach with her friend Cameron Mesirow of the band Glasser. The instrument cannot be played alone. It requires two people to play. One player has to pump in order for the other to play and vice versa. There is a four-octave scale that is divided so that each of the two players plays every other note. Auerbach and Mesirow will play a composition written specifically for the instrument. It combines music that Auerbach wrote as a child, songs from Glasser and new material. Ida Falck Øien, who creates the costumes for Glasser, has created special costumes with shifting states for the Auerglass players to wear.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Book Signing | Rebecca Midgal on her comic Judgment Day


A comic-book release and signing with The Yes Men and artist Rebecca Migdal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Talk | Getting the Most Out of Your Money


Session 2 of a series of three programs for National Financial Planning Week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to MS Word


Learn to create documents and reports using this word processing program. Topics include: creating, editing, formatting, printing, and saving documents. Introduction to Computers is a prerequisite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Regeneration, a Group Show


A group show curated by Stacey Goergen in the windows of a vacant storefront. Art brings this empty space back to life—come see for yourself. Featuring artists Hilary Harnischfeger, Kim Krans, and Cordy Ryman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Bargemusic Chamber Ensemble performs Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and others


Presenting great chamber music of many eras and nations every week of the year at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, Bargemusic is a floating concert hall with excellent acoustics. Here at the park, the Bargemusic Chamber Ensemble, featuring artistic director and violinist Mark Peskanov, will perform music by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Del Tredici, and Schoenfield. Tables, chairs, and picnics are welcome on the lawn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Carbon Footprint of Social/Sustainable Media


With Don Carli, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Communication, a nonprofit organization committed to developing the next generation of communication and media leaders to create green jobs, foster environmental restoration and improve quality of life in their communities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Jonathan Long performs from his CD Tenor Moments


Relax to the beautiful tones of romantic singer Jonathan Long as he shares songs from his new CD.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | “Nationalism, Liberalism and Zionism”


In honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Isaiah Berlin, a group of scholars will gather to explore Berlin’s ideas concerning nationalism, liberalism, and Zionism and their relevance for the challenges of our time and the future. Participants include Richard Wolin, Ian Buruma, Helena Rosenblatt, and Mark Lilla. Moderated by Joel Rosenthal, President of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Policy, with opening comments by Chase Robinson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | 1989/2009: Achievements and Challenges for the Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe


Panel discussion with the Czech Ambassador to the UN Martin Palouš, Austrian Ambassador Emil Brix and Saviana Stanescu, playwright, poet and journalist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Afghanistan: Faultlines and Resistance


A panel discussion examining escalating conflicts and violence on the eighth anniversary of U.S. intervention in Afghanistan. Featuring Jeremy Scahill, Nation columnist and author of Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army; Bill Fletcher, Jr., Executive Editor of The Black Commentator; and a representative of the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan).
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | After Kapuscinski: The Art of Reportage in the 21st Century


A public conversation on the ins and outs of long-form and literary journalism with Philip Gourevitch, Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, Lawrence Weschler, Suketu Mehta, Alastair Reid, Wojciech Jagielski and other leading reportage writers from the U.S. and abroad.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Eating Sustainable Seafood--Sicilian Style


With Toni Lydecker, author of Seafood alla Sciliana: Recipes and Stories from a Living Tradition. This visual presentation, based on the cookbook, is for everyone with an interest in regional Italian cooking and for the many people who, knowing that seafood is part of a healthful diet, would like to know more about how to buy and prepare it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Harold Pinter in Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett


England's great modern playwright Pinter performed a stunning interpretation of Beckett's one-man play at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 2007. Join a screening of the BBC film of that performance, followed by a panel discussion featuring actor and director Matthew Burton, who directed the film Working with Pinter, and playwright John Guare, among others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Introduction to Computers & the Internet


This introductory computer class will introduce users to computer basics and accessing the internet. Mouse experience recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poets Emily Warn and Robyn Schiff read and discuss their work


Emily Warn’s newest collection of poetry is Shadow Architect. Her previous books include The Leaf Path and The Novice Insomniac. She most recently served as founding editor of the Poetry Foundation website. Robyn Schiff is the author of the poetry collections Revolver and Worth. She was a featured poet at the 2007 Poetry Society of America Festival of New American Poets and was recognized with an award from the Greenwall Fund by the Academy of American Poets in 2002.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Pulitzer winner Elizabeth Strout introduces writer Dylan Landis


Strout (Olive Kitteridge) introduces Landis, winner of the Poets & Writers California Voices Award and author of Normal People Don’t Live Like This. Also, Beverly Gologorsky reads from her first novel The Things We Do to Make It Home, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, a Los Angeles Times Best Fiction selection and a finalist for the Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Forum | “Book Publishing: Challenges and Opportunities in a Turbulent Market”


You hope to get your book published. You dream that your book will get picked up and developed into a television series or film. This does happen; but how do you make it happen? And what can you expect afterwards? Meet Alberto Ferreras. His debut novel, B as in Beauty, was purchased and released by Grand Central Publishing and then adapted for television before the book was finished. Joining him is lawyer Fernando Ramirez, who advised Alberto on the legal aspects of his publishing and TV deal, and Linda Duggins, the director of Multicultural Publicity at Hachette Book Group USA, who fashioned the innovative communications and marketing strategy for the novel. Come hear the professionals discuss book publishing in today's uncertain economy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | “Planning Sustainable Cities for Tomorrow” with a renowned German born architect and urban planer, Albert Speer


A renowned German born architect and urban planer, Albert Speer, Jr., will discuss green architecture in his lecture. Speer will identify the critical factors affecting the ongoing survival of our cities today – from the viewpoint of urban planning and design. It will contrast cities in Europe and Asia to US metropolises as well as describe important categories for sustainability, with reference to projects the architect has realized in Europe, China and Africa. The talk will be moderated by Andres Lepik, a German curator and historian of the MOMA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Book Signing | Project Runway winner Christian Siriano signs Fierce Style: How to Be Your Most Fabulous Self


In 2008, Siriano made headlines as the youngest designer to win the hit reality series. Now in his first book, he helps readers discover how to look, feel, and act fierce in everyday life. With tips from some of fashion and Hollywood's biggest names -including Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Vanessa Williams -- along with gorgeous original sketches by Christian, never-before-heard stories, and behind-the-scenes photos, he tells his journey of developing his own fashion sense and overcoming obstacles to success.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Biopolitics of the “Modern Body”: Contemporary Dilemmas


With: Ed Cohen, Women’s and Gender Studies, Rutgers; Emily Martin, Anthropology, NYU; and Rebecca Young, Women’s Studies, Barnard College.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lecture | Exoplanets and the Search for Life in the Universe


Science enthusiasts are invited for music and thought-provoking conversation. Surrounded by magnificent rock and mineral specimens, guests will have a chance to mingle as astrophysicist Ben Oppenheimer discusses exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system, as well as his search for a hypothetical Earth-twin and signs of habitability in nearby planetary systems. Oppenheimer will also explain his role as principal investigator on the Lyot Project, which aims to reveal how planets and solar systems are formed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | German Comedy: Dani Levy's Go for Zucker (2005)


First-class pool shark and all-around hustler Jaeckie Zucker is up to his ears in debt again. He faces jail, divorce and general ruin. When word comes that his mother has died, leaving an inheritance, it's a stroke of luck. But according to his mother's will, before he can cash in Zucker must first reconcile with his long-estranged, Orthodox brother Samuel, who is arriving the next day, family in tow, expecting to sit shiva for seven days. Can Zucker, who has forsaken his religion, and his non-Jewish wife pass as observant? And can he sneak away to compete in a high-stakes pool tournament? 95 min. In German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Heitor Villa-Lobos Celebration I: Quarteto Radamés Gnattali


Quarteto Radamés Gnattali is one of Brazil’s leading string quartets. This concert will be the first in Americas Society’s commemoration of the quinquagenary of Heitor Villa Lobos’ death and will include his string quartets 11 and 15, as well as Radamés Gnattali’s Seresta Number 1. The QRG was founded in 1994 and has had a remarkably successful career concentrating on the performance of Brazilian repertoire by established composers—such as Ricardo Tacuchian, Radamés Gnattali, or Villa Lobos—as well as the music of up-and-coming composers. The QRG has received numerous awards in Brazil and performed throughout the Americas, as well as in Europe and Africa. The Strad described their debut CD Quadro Brasil by saying “[T]he music of four 20th-century Brazilian composers comes vividly to life in this recording.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Pulitzer-winning writer Michael Chabon reads from his book Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son


The latest work from the author of Wonder Boys and >The Yiddish Policemen's Union is a collection of interlinked essays -- partly his autobiography, partly his vision of life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Writing the Gay Hispanic-American Experience


Moderated by Charlie Vazquez, writer and host of a monthly reading series called PANIC! Includes readings and a lively discussion with authors Cristy C. Road, Emanuel Xavier and Rigoberto Gonzalez.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Bruce Feiler reads from his book America's Prophet


Feiler, author of the bestseller Walking the Bible, brings us this look at the story of Moses and its role in the making of America, which claims that Moses' imprint can be seen on many major figures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Faculty Recital - Samir Chatterjee, Tabla


Improvisatory solos on Indian Tabla drums using traditional Talas (rhythmic cycles).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Author Reading | Jen Yates discusses his book Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong


Yates has been blogging about such confectionery calamities and won three "Bloggies" in 2009.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Contemporary Dance: Ashley Meeder Movement Project / Leah Meltzer / Richard Olson & Jennifer Neff / Moriah Evans


4 different takes on contemporary dance, moderated by Mariangela Lopez.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Other | The Inwood Astronomy Project: Look at the Stars through a Telescope


THIS WILL OCCUR ONLY ON CLEAR NIGHTS, SO PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM. Come look through a telescope at the stars. The Inwood Astronomy Project is the largest public outreach program in New York City, hoping to get 5000 New Yorkers to come look through a telescope for the first time. They will be giving away posters, postcards, and other doodads. There is always a telescope to look through, and a knowledgeable astronomer to answer questions. Bring a flashlight for the climb to the hilltop. Call for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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