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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 15, 2013?

46 free events take place on Tuesday, October 15 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 15 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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46 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, October 15, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Master Class: Pianist Vladimir Feltsman
free events nyc Open Hours in a Nature Sanctuary
free events nyc The Art of Horror: The Gory Details of Graphic Novels
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Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Attend a Taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with Cedric “The Entertainer”


Attend a live taping of Who Wants to be a Millionaire with new host Cedric "The Entertainer." You are guaranteed to laugh yourself silly. Studio audience members will also have the opportunity to audition to be on the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | BeBrasil Pop-Up Festival


BeBrasil is a pop-up festival that will introduce Brazil’s innovations to the world by celebrating new creative products and services developed through inspiring and collaborative work. During the week of October 15-22, 2013, the creativity of Brazil will take over New York. The weeklong festival will bring together Brazil’s most creative professionals and innovative companies from the following sectors: Fashion, Architecture, Design, Food and Beverages, Plastics, Cosmetics, Film, Music, Aerospace and Technology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring their take on Dixieland Jazz. The band features: Ed Bonoff on drums; James Collier on trombone; Lee Lorenz on cornet; Pete Sokolow on piano; Dick Waldburger on bass; Ernie Lumer on clarinet; and Bill Wurtzel on guitar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Master Class | Master Class: Pianist Vladimir Feltsman


Featuring pianist Vladimir Feltsman, this master class provides music lovers with a rare opportunity to witness the interaction between gifted students and a great artist as they examine and explore the craft of performance at the highest level.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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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
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Park Walk | Open Hours in a Nature Sanctuary


Normally closed to visitors except on guided tours, come meander at your own pace along the rustic trail and see how this once weed-filled promontory has become a native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Ballet Exercise Class for Adults


Here’s your chance to experience the ballerina in each of us. Learn basic ballet steps and experience the joy of dancing in a class that combines ballet and exercise specifically for older adults. You’ll have fun as you dance and see for yourself the benefits of ballet for good balance, agility and grace. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to have fun.
   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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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & 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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2:00 pm
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Other | Attend a Taping of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with Cedric “The Entertainer”


Attend a live taping of Who Wants to be a Millionaire with new host Cedric "The Entertainer." You are guaranteed to laugh yourself silly. Studio audience members will also have the opportunity to audition to be on the show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Film | Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby (2013): Vast Carelessness of the Rich


With Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher. Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy. 142 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Doing and Undergoing, a Site-Specific, Multi-Media and Multi-Sensory Art Exhibition


An exhibition of more than 20 pieces by conceptual artists. The display is in honor of the College's 125th anniversary and reflects the educational philosophy of John Dewey.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor


Join us for a lively discussion on interesting books. Dig deeper, compare impressions, debate, and laugh.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | David Matlin reads from his novel A HalfMan Dreaming


Writer David Matlin reads from his latest works: A HalfMan Dreaming, a novel, and the newly published Up Fish Creek Road and Other Stories. In addition to his fiction, Matlin has written about the arts, politics and the environment, as well as about the U.S. prison system and how it undermines the quality of life for all Americans. He lived in New York City and the Catskill Mountains for nearly 30 years before moving back to his home state of California, where he teaches at San Diego State University and explores the Anza Borrego Desert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Forum | NYC veterans discuss their combat experiences


A special panel of NYC veterans discuss their combat experiences against the backdrop of stories of American War in popular culture. Listen to excerpts from collected interviews, hear firsthand narratives from veterans themselves, and look at several film clips and photographic images of Americans at war. The panel will be moderated by Nhu Tien Lu from the Military Voices Initiative at StoryCorps.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Sass Brown reads from her book Refashioned: Cutting-Edge Clothing from Upcycled Materials


Sass Brown, acting assistant dean for the school of Art and Design, presents her book featuring 46 international designers who use recycled materials and discarded garments to create vibrant new designs. A book signing will follow the presentation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Sex and Gender Politics in Putin's Russia


A panel discussion with Valerie Sperling (Clark University) and Janet E. Johnson (Brooklyn College), moderated by Kimberly Marten (Barnard College).
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. The class is geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | David Laskin discusses his book The Family: Three Journeys into the Heart of the 20th Century


David Laskin’s nonfiction work chronicles the history of his family, whose journey is both ordinary and extraordinary. Originating from the Russian Empire, the family splits into three branches: one arrives in America and establishes the Maidenform Bra Company; one migrates to Palestine and participates in the birth of Israel; the third branch remains behind in a disintegrating Europe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Lisa Gornick reads from her book Tinderbox


The author discusses the research for her novel about the mestizo-Jewish community of Iquitos Peru, many of whose members are descendants of Moroccan Jewish men who came to the Amazon during the rubber boom of the late nineteenth century. When the rubber business went bust in 1907, most of the traders returned to their Moroccan homes, leaving behind half-Indian, half-Jewish offspring, some of whose great-great grandchildren still identify as Jewish and harbor hopes of immigrating to Israel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 3 Poets: Amir Or / Lynn Levin / Eduardo Corral


Israeli poet and translator Amir Or will be reading poems in both English and Hebrew. He will be joined by poet, writer, and translator Lynn Levin; Yale Series of Younger Poets winner Eduardo Corral; and poet, essayist, and publisher Philip Brady.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Andre Dubus III reads from his book Dirty Love


New York Times bestselling author Andre Dubus III is the author of The House of Sand and Fog.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Signing | Bestselling author Scott Turow signs copies of his book Identical


The story of twin brothers, one a mayoral candidate, the other newly released from the penitentiary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Brandon Stanton reads from his book Humans of New York


Based on the blog with more than a million loyal fans, this book is a beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring collection of photographs and stories capturing the spirit of a city.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Cari Luna discusses her book The Revolution of Every Day with Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham.


In the mid-nineties, New York’s Lower East Side contained a city within its shadows: a community of squatters who staked their claims on abandoned tenements and lived and worked according to their own rules, accountable to no one but each other. With gritty prose and vivid descriptions, Cari Luna’s debut novel imagines the lives of five squatters from that time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance: Martita Abril / Allison Hurd / Amanda Kmett'Pendry & Marc Crousillat


A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-progress, for artists at all stages of their development. The events are centered around an audience discussion moderated by an Artist-in-Residence or an occasional guest, where we will experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists' process.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


These introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine’s top picks (4 stars).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | James Wolcott reads from his book Critical Mass: Four Decades of Essays, Reviews, Hand Grenades and Hurrahs


A career-spanning collection of critical essays and cultural journalism from one of the most acute, entertaining, and sometimes acerbic (but in a good way) critics of our time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Korean Film: Park Cheol Soo's Green Chair (2003)


Ordered to 100 hours of social service for taking a younger lover, Mun-hui meets up with Hyeon, the object of her desire, and becomes engrossed with him yet again. After five passionate days, Mun-hui leaves Hyeon, telling him to remember her as an “odd woman that he met briefly.” Suffering a deep sense of loss, Hyeon eventually receives a call from his lost love – but soon finds himself sharing her with another person. 98 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | The Art of Horror: The Gory Details of Graphic Novels


A panel discussion featuring comics all-stars Scott Snyder (American Vampire, The Wake, Batman), Sean Murphy (American Vampire, The Wake, Punk Rock Jesus), Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire, Uncanny X-Force), Nathan Fox (Dogs of War, DMZ), Mark Doyle (DC Comics/Vertigo) and moderator Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman, X-Men). The panelists talk about their careers, creative process and collaborations, as well as what inspires and informs their approach to telling tales of horror in the realm of graphic novels and sequential art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Reading | The Greatest 3-Minute Food Service Stories


Crappy summer jobs working the local Dairy Queen, part time gigs bussing tables, and horrible jobs working alongside top chefs: there are a million devastating and hilarious stories to be told by people that have been paid to serve food to other people. Vol. 1 Brooklyn presents a dozen survivors from the food industry who survived the customer complaints and low pay to tell the tales. Hosted by Jason Diamond. Including: Daniel Ralston (Low Times podcast), Judy Berman (Flavorwire), Dana Rossi (The Soundtrack Series), Jason Diamond (Vol. 1 Brooklyn/Flavorwire), Jesse David Fox (Vulture), Sean Doyle, Zack Lipez, Jeffrey Yoskowitz (The Gefilteria), Jen Tullock, Sarah Gentile. More TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The Music of Caroline Shaw with Roomful of Teeth


Founded in 2009 by Brad Wells, Roomful of Teeth is eight classically trained vocalists skilled in Tuvan throat singing, belting and pop techniques, yodeling, Inuit throat singing, and vocal traditions from Sardinia and Korea. A Roomful of Teeth concert feels less like a classical new music performance and more like a world music rock concert high wire act. This concert will include several parts of Shaw’s award-winning Partita for 8 Voices, among other works.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The Aleph Guitar Quartet


Works by Georg Friedrich Haas, Bernd Richard Deutsch, Peter Jakober, Arturo Fuentes, and Jens Joneleit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Tour | Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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