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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 19, 2012?

53 free events take place on Wednesday, September 19 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 September 19 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 September . 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, September 19, 2012

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Conference | Design Intelligence: Fashion


Let’s face it! We are on the wrong track. In a world of global competition, financial crises, environmental pressures, rampant consumerism and rapid technological advancement, the business of fashion is changing quickly. We must learn to adapt, change the rules and play a better game. We need to take a holistic responsibility, think in creative paths and develop more sustainable business models for the fashion industry of the future. It’s time to bring forward an improved DESIGN INTELLIGENCE with better solutions based on the awareness of important ethical, social and environmental issues. Design Intelligence: FASHION presents 15 international keynote speakers who share design intelligence with other creative personalities from the international fashion industry and its environs; designers, corporations, organizations, students, educators, journalists, executives, directors, editors, stylists and many more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 am
Free

Concert | A Dress Rehearsal with Alan Gilbert & the New York Philharmonic


The New York Philharmonic’s Free Dress Rehearsal of the Opening Night concert will be presented to the City for the sixth consecutive year. WQXR host Elliott Forrest will host live coverage of pre-Free Dress Rehearsal events and amplified interviews with Music Director Alan Gilbert, soloist Leif Ove Andsnes, and fans.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:45 am
Free

Other | 2012 New York Motorexpo


Motorexpo returns for its fifth annual Lower Manhattan event! Unlike any other auto show, the 2012 New York Motorexpo will tantalize New Yorkers with a free automotive display of the latest vehicles from many of the world's leading motor manufacturers. Get unrivalled access to the exteriors and interiors of the most exciting models from BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 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

Workshop | Intro Writing Classes


Fall into writing! Choose from Article Writing, Memoir Writing, Creative Writing 101, Screenwriting, Fiction Writing, Nonfiction 101, and Children's Book Writing.
   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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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with an artist/educator. Materials provided. For adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Museum Ambassador Asia Tail 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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Tour | U.S. Customs House Building Tour


Museum Ambassadors provide a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Bach at Noon


This Organ Meditations Series features the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Jazz | Dan Manjovi, Award-Winning Pianist


Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song Somethin's Comin' My Way is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. As a solo artist singer/songwriter he has released two solo albums, Dan Manjovi (2005), and Woke Up This Morning (2008).
   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 | “Manhattan Adirondacks” Tour


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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12:30 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
$6

Jazz | Midtown Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | The Xylopholks, Ragtime Band


The XYLOPHOLKS are a dynamic group of musicians who mostly play novelty ragtime music from the 1920's (featuring the xylophone!). They do so while wearing furry animal costumes. The XYLOPHOLKS wish to make people happy and perhaps even dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | How to Get Interviews


In this workshop, revisit the job interviewing process and learn tools to effectively stand out from other candidates. This pro-active approach will help you better manage the job interview. Presenter Theodore Henderson is an author, career coach, and speaker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Figure al Fresco Drawing


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Old Books, Rare Books: Learning About the Value of Your Books


The Library has many resources to help you develop an appreciation for antiquarian books and to assist you in determining if your books are rare. Learn what you need to know before buying or selling an old book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Stay Well Exercise


Join us for a free Stay Well exercise session. Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC's Department for the aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. All participants are required to sign a personal medical waiver at the beginning of the class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Film | John Lee Hancock's The Blind Side (2009): Sandra Bullock's Oscar


Starring Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron. The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. 129 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Volleyball Clinic with Metro Beach Sports


Sharpen your skills with knowledgeable instructors who will cover the fundamentals of beach volleyball in this series of free, public clinics. More advanced techniques including serving, setting, spiking, passing and ball control, and diving and rolling drills will also be reviewed. This class is best suited for adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Club: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett


Book discussion group members must reserve copies of each title through the Library's catalog system. Please reserve your copy by visiting your local branch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Citizen Cartography Workshop: Building a Virtual Atlas


Help NYPL build the geospatial library of the future! This workshop will get you oriented with the a set of tools the Library has developed that enables librarians and the general public to add valuable geographic context to old maps. The workshop will focus on the core activity of the website: georectification, or "warping" maps. This means overlaying digital images of historic maps onto a contemporary digital map (similar to Google Maps), transforming them into tiles of a virtual atlas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | Cy Adler discusses his book Walking the Hudson: From the Battery to Bear Mountain


Join local author Cy Adler for a discussion of the second edition of his book. Using maps and photographs, Adler will discuss the differences in the landscape since the first edition was published in 1997, as well as similarities to the work of Thoreau.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
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Discussion | A New Queer Agenda A Journal Launch and Reception


Join contributors to the recently launched issue of The Scholar & Feminist Online, “A New Queer Agenda,” for an evening of politics, discussion, and celebration. “A New Queer Agenda” shows how activists, academics, and organizers can work together to build larger, more effective social justice movements by accessing connections between queer life and issues like immigration, hunger, aging, health care, welfare, and family.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Recess


House Team members take a break from the norm. Come and watch as they play and explore new forms during recess.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Egypt after the Presidential Election


A panel discussion about Egypt’s future, post-presidential election and under Mohamed Morsi’s stewardship. Moderated by Talal Asad, distinguished professor of Anthropology, CUNY Graduate Center, participants include: Hazem Fahmy, economist and writer, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Mona El Ghobashy, assistant professor of Political Science and Comparative Politics, Barnard College Timothy Mitchell, professor, Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies, Columbia University; author of Rule of Experts: Egypt, Techno-Politics, Modernity (UCP, 2002) Samer Shehata, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Photo-Derived Paintings: Peter Scott's Pardon Our Disappearance, Part Two


In part two of Pardon Our Disappearance, the influence of lifestyle culture on urbanism is examined through photographs of luxury residential construction projects. Contrasting imagery of idealized lifestyles shown in luxury construction site banner ads with the reality of scaffolding and sidewalk sheds that the ads often serve to mask, these photographs document the disorienting nature of a built environment being transformed to suit an economy increasingly devoted to leisure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Stuyvesant Strolls


The last in a monthly series of walking tours of the Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Forum | The Educated Eater: What's Behind the Label?


Our decisions about food are governed by factors including taste, price, and concerns about ethics and safety. The way food has been grown or raised and processed is a central concern for many consumers. In this event, a panel of Greenmarket farmers address the technical and practical meanings of labels like “organic,” “natural,” and “hormone free” and explain how small family farms make decisions about growing practices and obtaining popular certifications such as “Certified Naturally Grown” and “Organic.” Speakers to be announced.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Summer’s here! Time to play! Leave your workday behind and join other adults for good-natured, fun, and cooperative pick-up games of volleyball. Everyone gets to play! Participants can also learn the basic rules and strategies of volleyball. Scorekeeper and volleyballs are provided. No experience is necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | William Wegman and Padgett Powell - Art and Literature


In this fascinating event, renowned artist William Wegman discusses his stunning new book Hello Nature: How to Draw, Paint, Cook, and Find Your Way. He explores the unique artistic vision behind his work and his highly acclaimed career. He is joined by award-winning author Padgett Powell, whose fiction work also appears in the book, for a conversation, audience Q&A, and book signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Arthur Schnitzler and the Birth of Film


On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Arthur Schnitzler´s birth, Dr. Lorenzo Bellettini will give a multimedia lecture on Schnitzler´s relationship with the emerging film industry in turn-of-the-century Vienna. The city was at the peak of its cultural influence and many of the innovations which would lead to modernity were under way: the birth of psychoanalysis, electric light, cars, airplanes, and film.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Computer Surfing for 50+


Hands on using wireless laptops. Explore websites of special interest to active older adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | German Film: Robert Stemmle's Toxi (1952)


One evening a well-to-do family discovers little five-year old Toxi standing in front of their villa. Her German mother has died, her father, an African-American GI, has gone back to the United States, only to return for her at the very moment the family takes the girl into their hearts. 88 min. In German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | The Lams of Ludlow Street


Thomas Holton, a documentary photographer out of New York City, first met the Lam family in 2003 while photographing the neighborhood. What began as a more traditional documentary photography project about the life of several Chinatown residents developed into a more personal look into the life of a single Chinese family as and how their lives have developed and changed for almost a decade. He will discuss how the project started as well as the creative and thought process which he grew to know the Lams and witness the changes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga - Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | The Last Pictures, with Filmmaker Werner Herzog and Pulitzer-Winning Poet Tracy K. Smith


Join artist and geographer Trevor Paglen, filmmaker Werner Herzog, and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith for a special evening under the stars. This event will feature a reading by Smith; Herzog and Paglen in conversation about cultural artifacts, space exploration, and the legacy of human civilization; and a presentation of the images included in The Last Pictures - a golden disc of images created by Paglen, to be launched into outer space attached to the exterior of communications satellite EchoStar XVI. Telescopes will also be provided for viewing the night sky by the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Lecture | Artist Lecture: Shari Diamond


Shari Diamond is a photographic artist interested in the narrative, symbolic and poetic possibilities of imagery. Her most recent work utilizes photography and the computer to explore current events, see anew and imagine what might be. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she currently lives in Brooklyn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine


The Upper East Side Reading Group reconvenes for their monthly book discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Intro Writing Classes


Fall into writing! Choose from Screenwriting, Essay and Opinion Writing, Children's Book Writing, Humor Writing, Article Writing, Memoir Writing, and Songwriting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Michael Chabon reads from his book Telegraph Avenue


Telegraph Avenue, set in Berkeley, California, during the Bush/Kerry election, is the latest novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay and The Yiddish Policeman's Union.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Raoul Wallenberg and His Legacy


Kati Marton, author of Wallenberg: The Incredible True Story of the Man Who Saved the Jews of Budapest, and Wallenberg historian Bengt Jangfeldt, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, in discussion with Museum Director Dr. David G. Marwell On the 100th anniversary of Wallenberg’s birth, Jangfeldt and Marton discuss the life, legacy, and still-unanswered questions surrounding the Swedish diplomat who helped rescue tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Signing | Sitcom star Tony Danza signs copies of his book I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had


Television and film actor Tony Danza discovered he's not always the boss after spending a year away from Hollywood teaching high school, an experience he writes about.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Steven Erikson reads from his book Forge of Darkness


Steven Erikson reads from and signs the first novel in a trilogy that takes place millennia before his bestselling series 'Malazan Book of the Fallen.'
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | The Making of a Documentary: A Case Study


Award-winning filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris, founder and president of Chimpanzee Productions, Inc. - the Harlem-based Film, Television, and Multimedia production company - will share "In Focus: Telling African American Stories with Film and Photography," a lively multimedia presentation on how he has used the "personal photo archive" as a storytelling tool within his films. Harris will screen excerpts from his upcoming projects including film clips from the PBS documentary currently in post-production, "Through A Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Song of a Convalescent Ayn Rand Giving Thanks to the Godhead (in the Lydian Mode), a New Stage Comedy


With Ayn Rand in the headlines this week thanks to Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, a new stage comedy premiering next month will put a fresh and funny spotlight on the right-wing diva. From the provocateurs who won acclaim with The Ted Haggard Monologues and the Wall Street satire Righteous Money - longtime collaborators Michael Crowley and Michael Rau.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Intro Class: Meditation and the Alexander Technique


With Hope Martin. The Alexander Technique and meditation practice are both about bringing awareness to habitual patterns and relaxing our goal-oriented approach to life. Applied to meditation, the Alexander Technique is a simple yet powerful tool for cultivating mindfulness of our bodies during our practice. This class will offer practical guidance on how to apply the Alexander Technique to both sitting and walking meditation (meditation instruction will be provided). We will also apply the principles to everyday actions, such as lying down, bending, and sitting at our computers. By understanding and experiencing our basic body mechanics, anatomy and alignment, we can release unnecessary tension in our meditation sessions and our lives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: How Hot R Your Acting Skillz


This challenge is designed to face an actor with realistic or slightly abstract obstacles that an actor is likely to face and must overcome in the real acting world. Six actors will compete against each other in five rounds of different levels, testing the actor’s skills.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$5

Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy :Improdome


Stretch your improv muscles in the longest running free improv jam in New York! Hosted by the duo of Julia Morales and Oscar Montoya.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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