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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 14, 2017?

44 free events take place on Saturday, October 14 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 14 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, October 14, 2017

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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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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9:45 am
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City Walk | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor, or use pastels, chalk, and charcoal to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Art materials provided. Please note that this program is for adult participants (age 18 and up).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | High Line Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Weekly guided 75-minute walking tours led by knowledgeable volunteer guides will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Takes place Saturdays May 2 -October 31 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Open House New York Weekend: Vist City Buildings


More than 200 sites across all five boroughs, from historic farmhouses to Art Deco theaters to new buildings at the cutting edge of design and technology, will be open to visit, with tours, talks, and other special events.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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10:00 am
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Book Discussion | Fahrenheit 451: Classic Novel


Discuss the book by Ray Bradbury.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Festival | Indie Author Day


The second annual Indie Author Day is an international celebration of indie authors. Meet local indie authors, ask them questions, share your ideas, your books, your book ideas, and learn more about the independent publishing community. ● Featuring a full day of networking and talks ● Contributions from indie authors ● An exclusive hour-long digital gathering at 2 PM, featuring a Q&A with writers, and industry leaders
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Book Discussion | News of the World: Post-Civil War Drama


Discuss the book by Paulette Jiles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Design Fest


Kick off National Design Week with a day of free museum admission, workshops led by National Design Award Winners, VR experiences with Play Lab and hands-on activities with Sesame Workshop. Children, teens, and adults can come learn how to think and play like a designer during the annual week-long celebration of design. Participants of Design Fest can travel through the various activities at the museum and collect stickers after each workshop to add to your Design Fest Passport. Collect all the stickers and win a prize.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Tackling Your Digital Photo Overload


It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the thousands of digital photos we accumulate on our phones, camera and computers, especially when you want to record every cute thing your kids do! The cause is simple math: Parent + Smartphone = Taking pictures of your kids—constantly. So how do you continue taking great pictures of your kids without cluttering up your phone and other devices? Come to this talk by digital photo curator and organizer Isabelle Dervaux. She will share with you the tips and tricks you’ll need to cull and curate your digital photo mess into an organized collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Top of the Mile Community Day


An NYC cultural center celebrates community with fun-filled family day featuring African food trucks, art and fashion, and local businesses.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Tour: South Bronx Via Old and New Randall's Island Bridges


Distance:4 to 7 miles. Changing hoods. Walk over the Triborough bridge, if open, to Randalls Island, along Bronx Kill, over new bridge to changing hoods in the South Bronx. Explore waterfront area. Then go either east towards Hunt Point, or north to 149th Street.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Book Discussion | Last Winter We Parted: Writer Befriends Killer


Discuss the book by Fuminori Nakamura.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Do I Need an Estate Plan?


Eric Dostal shares his legal and financial planning expertise to help demystify the estate planning process. Even if you think your estate will be relatively small, taking a few simple steps now could make a big difference for your family and loved ones if something were to happen to you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Explore over 70 artists’ studios: painters, sculptors, photographers, and much more


Artists open their studios to the public and invite you to explore incredible new and in-process works in 70+ studios, learn about the Chashama Space to Create program and its artists and experience the rich history. The workspace artists include painters, sculptors, photographers, and experimental mixed media artists. In addition to Open Studios, Chashama offers the artists in the Space to Create program curator visits, an online registry, professional development workshops, access to Materials for the Arts, and a free online membership with Orangenius.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Love for Love: Comedy of Manners by William Congreve


The Instant Shakespeare Company readings are set up to make Shakespeare accessible. The readings are usually without rehearsal, but they are on-your-feet Instant staged readings where the readers/actors move around as much as they feel comfortable. Readers are encouraged to share with their fellow readers and the audience so that the plays can exist as words and thoughts communicated through space, not just words on the page.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | John Hughes' The Breakfast Club (1985): Teens Bond in Detention


Stars: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald. Five high school students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought. 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Pets and Halloween Adoption Event


ASPCA Pet adoptions. Includes a pet party with local pet merchants and services, a pet costume contest, live jazz, and food.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | PROMESA: The Fiscal Crisis in Puerto Rico and the Debt of Artists


A special panel discussion about the research-based project, featuring works by 10 artists from Puerto Rico, organized by Occupy Museums. The discussion will focus on the debt crisis, the implications of Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) and artists’ relationship to this economic reality in Puerto Rico. Featured speakers include: Yarimar Bonilla, professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University; Noah Fischer, artist, activist and co-founder of Occupy Museums, Yasmin Hernández, artist, activist and educator; Christopher Lew, curator, Whitney Museum of American Art; Celestino Ortiz, artist, musician and performer, and Adrián Viajero Román, artist, activist, and educator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Festival | SkowheganPerforms


SkowheganPerforms, now in its seventh season, invites Skowhegan alumni to activate the entire Park with an afternoon of performance and art. The site-specific works are interspersed throughout the landscape and public artworks, and are inspired by Socrates’ unique outdoor waterfront setting and the 2017 Socrates Annual.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Break Free from Limiting Beliefs


Speaker, trainer, and certified professional coach, Barbara Phillips, will help participants get greater clarity about what is holding them back from what they want in their lives – and learn simple strategies to move beyond perceived limitations into a life they love living.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. Tour takes place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
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2:00 pm
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Film | James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017): Comic-Book Blockbuster


Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. 136 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Jewelry Making: Memory Wire Bracelets


Led by librarian Anne Rouyer, learn to make wrap-around memory wire bracelets in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Made with wire and glass beads, you'll be amazed at how simple they are to make! All materials will be provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more! This tour takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | 'Arte for Puerto Rico' Fundraiser


Family and friends in Puerto Rico have endured a devastating and deadly natural disaster that has resulted in an urgent humanitarian crisis. We have faith in the resilience and strength of the Puerto Rican community, and offer our unconditional support in these difficult moments. We urge everyone to support in any way you can as we help our neighbors through this difficult time. The museum is proud to present an #arte #music benefit aimed at providing relief efforts for ‘La Isla’. The event will feature a cash bar, live musical and poetic performances, art work for sale, and more. All proceeds will go to a local charity providing much-needed resources at this time. They encourage everyone to come out and show your solidarity as they support Puerto Rico in spirit, time, and contributions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
$5 minimum donation

Screening | Silent Shorts Jamboree


Here’s a salute to some very funny comics who are silent comedy’s neglected masters — Lloyd Hamilton, Al St. John, Arthur Housman, and Charley Chase. All were prolific “Kings of Comedy” in their day who worked overtime for many years to supply a steady stream of movie laughter. The fun is provided by Careful Please (1926), Stupid But Brave (1924), Just a Husband (1927), and His Wooden Wedding (1925).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | On the Town: A Vocal Concert


Music by Leonard Bernstein Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Based on an Idea by Jerome Robbins Director: Meg Bussert Music Director: Ana Flavia Zuim
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Concert on Water: Classical Music


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


Forty-five minute organ meditations celebrating the diverse repertoire of the pipe organ. The program features the great repertoire of the organ on the 101-rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor and Boody Organ Builders. Takes place every Saturday from Sept. 9, 2017 to May 27, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Soulful Sounds, Smooth 5-Piece Ensemble


Soulful Sounds consist of college-educated young males having a passion for playing music. The group started out as a duo of the saxophonist and the keyboardist. However, over the years the band has expanded into a five-piece smooth ensemble. Soulful Sounds focuses on providing smooth live entertainment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Isabela Hernandez Jimenez, soprano 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Maho Irie, violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Reformation 500: Works by Bach


Program: Bach: Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 with soprano Emilia Donato, countertenor Bradley Sharpe, and baritone William Doreza Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 with soprano Addy Sterrett, mezzo-soprano Ashley Mulcahy, tenor Haitham Haidar, and baritone Edward Vogel Mass in G Major, BWV 236 with soprano Addy Sterrett, countertenor Bradley Sharpe, tenor James Reese, and baritone William Doreza Conductor Masaaki Suzuki returns to lead Juilliard415 and Yale Schola Cantorum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Second Avenue Dance Company October Show


A student production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | On the Town: A Vocal Concert


Music by Leonard Bernstein Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Based on an Idea by Jerome Robbins Director: Meg Bussert Music Director: Ana Flavia Zuim
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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City Walk | Midtown 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. NOTE** THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | New York Repertory Orchestra performs works by Vaughn-Williams, Mahler


Program: Ponchielli: Overture to “I Lituani” Mahler: Kindertotenlieder Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 6 With: Francesca Lunghi, mezzo-soprano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Brotherhood: A New York City-Based Eclectic Mix of Music and Instruments


Brotherhood can churn out Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, R.E.M., The Beatles, Hank Williams, Sublime, Bonnie Raitt, old r&b, blues and much more. The 2 guitars, 3 voices, accordion, bass, trumpet and mandolin bring out some vibrant sounds with a great, fun vibe. Add a dash of cool originals, Brotherhood can liven any party/event, and is always happy to accommodate song requests.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$5, no minimum
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