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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 9, 2017?

51 free events take place on Saturday, September 9 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 9 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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51 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, September 9, 2017

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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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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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.
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9:45 am
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Festival | 2nd Hungarian Heritage Festival


The Hungarian Heritage Festival returns for the second time with 23 Hungarian artists to create a festive traditional market atmosphere at the Hungarian House of New York. The 3-day-long festival (Sep. 8-10) introduces the Hungarian traditional craftsmanship, folk music and folk dance, however there will also be exhibits of folk art-inspired works by some outstanding contemporary artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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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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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Workshop | Moves with Limón Dance


Experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limón Dance Company. Open to all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York 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, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park.
   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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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Festival | The 44th Annual Art Show


Staged in one of the most pretty and peaceful waterside parks in New York City, the Art Show attracts over 100 regionally and nationally celebrated artists. Buy one-of-a-kind paintings, photographs, and sculptures for your home and office Bring the whole family for a day of inspiring activities including: MoMA’s Picasso Jr. in the Playground. MoMA educators lead kids through hands-on art projects, teaching the basics of drawing and painting and expanding creative horizons. Participants receive family passes to MoMA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Book Discussion | Exit West: Living in a City Under Siege


Discuss the book by Mohsin Hamid.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Butt and Gut Workshop


Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. This event repeats every Saturday until September 30, 2017.
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Book Discussion | Classic Literature Reading Group


A drop-in group reading and discussion of a collection of short stories with additional background lectures on their place in literature. Featuring The Moon of the Caribbees by Eugene O'Neill and Aria da Capo by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
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10:30 am
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Book Discussion | Homegoing: Lives of Two Half-Sisters


Discuss the book by Yaa Gyasi.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Antique Cheese Labels exhibit and tastings: from 1887 to present day


The exhibit showcases, a small hidden part of French heritage, known as Tyrosemiophilia, the hobby of collecting cheese labels, also known as Etiquettes. These miniature works of art contain writing, pictures and styles that bear witness to an industrial past where small cheese diaries thrived everywhere in France. Since the first labels, around 1887, and throughout the twentieth century, many writers and illustrators used everyday themes of rural life, historical figures, play on words or national news to find their inspiration. Complimentary cheese tastings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Crosswords Tournament


It’s a tournament of crossword champions! Come test your solving-skills. Facilitated by Amy Goldstein, Puzzability and Mike Shenk, WSJ Puzzle Editor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Lecture | Harlem in the 1960s: Civil Rights and Black Power


Both the civil rights and black power movements, which were a prominent part of the turbulent 1960's, had their roots in the nineteenth century as the Afro American Council and the Afro American League, formed in the 1890's, advocated for an end to lynching and voting exclusion. The NAACP, founded in 1909, is the best known of the modern civil rights organizations but it was overshadowed in the 1960's by the Congress of Racial Equality and the Student Non Violent Coordinating Committee. There will be an examination of the tactics of these various groups as well as an examination of the role of the courts, the media, Congress and public opinion in bringing about civil rights enactments. The black power movement emphasized political, cultural and economic separation which led to conflicts with the NAACP, the FBI and moderates within the civil rights movement. There will be a historical discussion of the pros and cons of the black power movement which challenged the prospect of integration into American society. Presenter William Seraile has a doctorate in American history, retired from Lehman College's Dept of African and African American Studies after thirty six years of teaching, is the author of five books and the recipient of many awards including the prestigious Association for the Study of African American Life and History's Carter G. Woodson Scholars Medallion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up NYC Zumba


Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park. Dance in the sun and get fit with friends. Colorful outfits are encouraged! This event repeats every Saturday until Sept. 30, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | 8th Street and St. Mark's Place Tour


Steeped in artistic, political and progressively social history, Greenwich Village today remains a cultural melting pot. The ‘Village’ has been, and remains a bohemian capital, a center of the modern LGBT movement and one of the birthplaces of the ‘Beat’ and 60’s counter cultures. See for yourself the places where so much history has been made, and the places where today’s locals continue the Village vibe. Led by a licensed guide, the tour lasts about 90 minutes and features unique and interesting information on the various social, architectural and/or historic aspects of the neighborhood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Staged Reading | The Borrowed: Mystery in Hong Kong


Discuss the book by Chan Ho-Ke.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Before You Hang Up Your Hat: A Pre-Retirement Checklist


Whether you plan to retire in the coming year or in another ten years, there are important steps to take now to make sure you’ll be prepared. This presentation will guide you through understanding where your income will come from, how best to manage your accounts, and how to be prepared for unexpected life events. Speaker Slav Kuzmin is a Certified Financial Planner who helps people align their finances to their goals. His clients range from partners who are combining finances to people who are nearing retirement and have questions regarding social security.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit


The exhibit consists of oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics. This event takes place September 2, 3, and 4, and Sept. 9 and 10, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Staged Reading | The Comedy of Errors: Comic Shakespeare


Presented by the Instant Shakespeare Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Denzel Washington's Fences (2016): Viola Davis' Oscar


Stars: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson. A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life. 139 min.
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1:00 pm
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Opera | New York Opera Forum presents Gounod's Faust


New York Opera Forum performs the complete opera by Charles Gounod. A live musical recital performed in concert with piano accompaniment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Play | The Plantation: A a Bold New Adaptation of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard


Brave New World Repertory Theatre presents The Plantation, set in 1870 Virginia after emancipation, but before the onset of Jim Crow. The Plantation re-imagines The Cherry Orchard to tell a post-Civil War story about tectonic shifts in social status of black and white Americans during the period after the war when Southern aristocracy was brought to its knees. Chekhov’s Russian serfs become American freed men and women in this immersive and emotionally charged production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Be Happy Now: How to Cultivate High Levels of Happiness


We all want to be happy. But many of us find happiness to be elusive, at best. Speaker, trainer, and certified professional coach, Barbara Phillips, will share practical steps for cultivating happiness and building your capacity to live your life by design rather than default.
   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.
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2:00 pm
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Musical | Checks and Balances or Bottoms Up!: rip-roaring musical


The musical pits a Catholic school girl and a subway conductor against a Monster Puppet as they fight for the health and safety of all New Yorkers, the civil rights of America and finally, the future of our planet. This is the story of the awakening of America's true Patriots to do battle with the Monster of Apple Pie fascism and the Pumpkin Head of state, whose mission lies in golf courses and hotels, Russian dances, corporate princes and the power of money.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Video | Dan Graham's Video: Two-Way Mirror Cylinder Inside Cube and a Video Salon


Marking the 25th anniversary of Two-Way Mirror Cylinder Inside Cube and a Video Salon, the venue has released a new DVD edition. A screening of the video will be followed by a conversation between Dan Graham and Lori Zippay, Electronic Arts Intermix director.
   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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Lecture | Hollywood Battles: Television Wide Screens and Adults Themes in 1950's Movies


As millions stayed home to watch Milton Berle and Lucille Ball on brand new television sets in the late 1940s and early 1950s, Hollywood studios watched box office profits plummet. To fight the TV enemy, the movie industry seduced wayward moviegoers with 3-D, stereophonic sound, CinemaScope, and a new generation of stars (among them Marlon Brando, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Sidney Poitier) ideally suited to bolder and more adult subject matter.
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2:00 pm
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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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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Off the Binary: a safe space for non-binary gender identities


Come and meet people who are just as confused as you are about public restrooms and getting dressed in the morning! A safe space is provided for anyone with a non-binary gender identity to discuss one’s experiences as the group defys society’s mainstream conception of gender. Gender identities are welcome that include but are not limited to: androgynous, agender, bigender, demigender, gender non-conforming, gender variant, genderfluid, genderqueer, non-binary, transmasculine, transfeminine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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.
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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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Workshop | Meaningful Connection: A Workshop


This workshop practices the skills of creating a meaningful connection with anyone quickly, useful in networking, leading teams, running meetings, one-on-one leadership, negotiation, and more. It’s based on a simple script that removes the challenges of figuring out what to say and allows participants to practice advanced communication techniques, feel and see their effects, and build experience. Participants experience both sides of the interaction.
   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.
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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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Classical Music | Faculty Recital: Pianists Adelaide Roberts and Matthew Odell


Adelaide Roberts performed more than 400 recitals and orchestral concerts on one and two pianos with her late husband, Edgar Roberts, at Alice Tully Hall, Juilliard’s Paul Hall, and at venues across the Eastern U.S., California, Hawaii, England, Denmark, Japan, Italy, and Mexico. Since her husband passed away, she has continued performing as a soloist and in chamber groups. She has played performances in the Hudson Valley, Hawaii, and Japan and has played for television and radio broadcasts in New York, Mexico, and Hawaii. The New Hampshire-born pianist Matthew Odell began his studies at age 10 and has since won acclaim for performances of a wide range of repertoire as a solo recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician. In addition to performances at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and the 92nd Street Y in New York, Odell has appeared at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in Boston, Chicago, Miami, Paris, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Taipei, Taiwan, and Helsinki, Finland.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | 9/11 and Hurricane Harvey Memorial Concert


Program: An Evening of Sacred Songs and Spirituals from Bach to Burleigh. Program includes spirituals, lieder, and selections from Beethoven's Mass in C. The Schiller Institute NYC Chorus presents in memory of those who perished on 9/11 and in its aftermath and those who have perished in Hurricane Harvey Guest Soloists include Everett Suttle and Indira Mahajan
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Play | The Tempest: Shakespeare Outdoors Presented by the Drilling Company


Prospero, Duke of Milan, usurped and exiled by his own brother, holds sway over an enchanted island. He is comforted by his daughter Miranda and served by his spirit Ariel and his deformed slave Caliban. When Prospero raises a storm to wreck this perfidious brother and his confederates on the island, his long contemplated revenge at last seems within reach. August 25-September 9, 2017, Fridays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Festival | Urban Starfest in the Park


The Urban Park Rangers will be your guides to the solar system, discussing the science, history and folklore of the universe. Enjoy the wonders of the universe at this annual event. The park is the perfect places within the city to stargaze and learn more about the night sky.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour


New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
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7:30 pm
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Film | Anna Rose Holmer,'s The Fits - Black Girl Magic! (2015): drama


A dreamy exploration of girlhood, The Fits follows an 11-year-old tomboy as she tries to fit in with her peers after joining an all-girl dance team. 6 PM - MUSIC: Natasha Diggs (DJ)
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | International Contemporary Ensemble, “America’s foremost new-music group”


“The new gold standard for new music” - The New Yorker “Extraordinary” - New York Times Program Ken Ueno Ghost Flowers for viola, guitar, and percussion Dai Fujikura The Voice for bassoon and cello Karin Wetzel Amorphose 2 for guitar and electronics. Anna Thorvalsdottir Rain for soprano, flute, guitar, and electronics Tonia Ko Moments for piccolo and guitar Lee Hyla Ciao Manhattan for viola, cello, alto flute and piano Mario Diaz de Leon Trembling Time II for string trio The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) is an artist collective committed to transforming the way music is created and experienced.
   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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Jazz | The Chip Shelton PeaceTime Ensemble


With incredible talent and perseverance, Chip Shelton has earned an undisputed reputation as one of the most renowned flutists in the world of jazz. The flute, with its high-pitched tone, didn’t start out as a swinging jazz instrument until Frank Wess first popularized it as a member of Count Basie’s Big Band. He set the standard for such noted flutists as Yusef Lateef, Herbie Mann, Charles Lloyd, and Hubert Laws that further propelled the instrument into the jazz spotlight. What separates Shelton from his legendary predecessors is his ability as a multi-instrumentalist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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