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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 15, 2017?

48 free events take place on Friday, September 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 September 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 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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48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, September 15, 2017

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Conference | The Gallatin Climate Change Initiative


When it comes to climate change, the work of scientists is conclusive: in the past half-century, that work has produced a widely accepted consensus that the planet is warming and that humans are responsible. Though scientists must continue to monitor the amount of warming and to track its effects, climate change is a complex problem whose unfolding will reach beyond such analysis. Recognizing this, scholars in fields other than the natural sciences have recently begun to mobilize their disciplinary expertise to respond to climate change. How can we use that study to imagine the transformations and losses of climate change? How can we make concrete the challenges that humans will face in the next century? How can we grapple with the ethical issues presented by a problem whose most intense effects will be experienced by populations other than those most responsible for planetary warming? How can we inspire people in the present to create a different future, to slow warming, or to mitigate its effects?
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 am
Free

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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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   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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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put your game face on and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends! All players welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Central Park All-in-One Tour


It is easy to forget that you are in a crowded city while walking through this spectacular park! The original plan for the City of New York, laid out by the City Commissioners in 1811 did not include the park. But as the city grew rapidly in size, we needed a place for New Yorkers to get a breath of fresh air! Central Park, with its 843 acres of meadows, lawns, ponds, lakes and more, was the solution. Today it is one of the best-known parks in the world and is enjoyed by millions-both locals and tourists alike.
   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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Workshop | Beginner Jewelry Making Workshop


Learn a step-by-step guide on how to make bracelets and necklaces from beads.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Get Into an Interviewing State of Mind


Steven Davis, a professional recruiter and a career coach to discusses the challenges, concerns, and most importantly the most effective roadmap to maximize your interviewing preparation process. Learn to present yourself as the leading candidate for any position.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 12, 2017 to May 23, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate. This tour takes place every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Anthony Minghella's Cold Mountain (2003): Renée Zellweger's Oscar


Stars: Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger. In the waning days of the American Civil War, a wounded soldier embarks on a perilous journey back home to Cold Mountain, North Carolina to reunite with his sweetheart. 154 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Daniel Benmayor's Tracers (2015): Bike Messenger on the Run


Stars: Taylor Lautner, Marie Avgeropoulos, Adam Rayner. Wanted by the Chinese mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger. 94 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | MS PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners Workshop


Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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 | Fencing Lessons for Beginners


Beginner lessons with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing. No prior experience needed and equipment is provided. Must be 16 or older to participate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Talk | A Visit From MediaLink's Neil Carty


Neil Carty brings over 15 years of multi-disciplinary expertise to MediaLink where he has developed the firm’s innovation specialty, combining his knowledge of the emerging technology landscape with methodology that helps brands and agencies stay on top and ahead of marketing’s fast evolution. Carty has held roles in communications planning, content marketing, innovation and entertainment marketing. Some of the world’s biggest brands have relied on him for strategic guidance including American Express, Sprint, Unilever, Jaguar, and The Home Depot.
   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 | 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.
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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 | Rockefeller Center Tour


Rockefeller Center is one of the most popular public spaces and tourist attractions in New York City. This depression-era commercial complex takes up over three full city blocks and is rich with history, public art, and art-deco architecture. Built by business mogul John D. Rockefeller Jr. with his own money, he instructed his team of designers and architects to build the most beautiful commercial complex of it’s kind in the world. That vision resulted in what is still one of NYC’s greatest treasures and gave rise to some of NYC’s favorite traditions including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the famous dance team the Rockettes and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
   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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Film | Tate Taylor's The Girl on the Train (2016): Based on the Novel


Stars: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson. A divorcee becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that promises to send shockwaves throughout her life. 112 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Prismatic Park: Dance in the Park


Jodi Melnick provides free dance in the park. The final dance artist of three Danspace-curated participants in Josiah McElheny's summer-long Prismatic Park, Melnick and guest artists activate McElheny's installation with movement from September 12-24.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Science+Art+Design Workshop-GMO: Food Testing


Learn how GMOs are designed, view artworks that interrogate the Anthropocene, test food products, and discuss new technologies, such as CRISPR. During this lab, you will test a food product of your choice for DNA markers, which indicate if the food was made from genetically- modified plant materials. Attendees may be asked to bring in a small amount of food product they are interested in testing. Techniques: DNA extraction and purification, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Conference | The Early Cold War and How It Led to Today: Connecting the McCarthy Era to the Age of Trump


This two-day conference will bring together renowned scholars, writers and journalists who have shaped our understanding of those years to reevaluate this crucial watershed in American history. Panel discussion topics include: McCarthyism in the Age of Trump Whatever Happened to the New Deal? The United Nations and Postwar Internationalism What Have We Learned Since Venona? Cold War Controversies (Alger Hiss, the Rosenbergs, and the Smith Act Trials). The conference will explore the deep connections between the early postwar years and the age of Donald Trump, and to encourage a new wave of scholars to rediscover the Early Cold War.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Festival | Friday Picnics in the Park


Every Friday on the lawn, the park has a free picnic, featuring over 100 free blankets to borrow, lawn games, entertainment, and food vendors from the Hester Street Fair, with wine and beer also for purchase from ARK Restaurants. Each week, the park will bring to the picnic a theater, music, or dance production. Bryant Park Lawn in Bryant Park Manhattan Directions to this location Cost Free Event Organizer Bryant Park Corp. Related Links Bryant Park Website Categories Accessible, Concerts, Dance, Art, Festivals, Games, Theater, Free Summer Concerts, Free Summer Theater, Food Additional Media
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | American fiddle music: Dance Away the Night


The City Stompers invite everyone to get on their feet and move to the sounds of live American fiddle music. Swing your corner and do-si-do, join hands for a Virginia Reel and step right up and holler "yeehoo"!
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Screening | An Evening of Queer Italian Media: Short Films


The Queer Italia Network has the pleasure of presenting an evening of contemporary LGBTQ Italian short films. This night is a way for audiences to discover and enjoy films that break the boundaries of Italian mainstream LGBTQIA+ representation. Made by individuals or groups working outside the major media industry, these films offer a small glimpse into the ways that Italian and Italian speaking LGBTQIA+ people represent themselves and their experiences. In English or with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Bingo in the Park


BYO food and beverages to this all ages, free to enter, B-I-N-G-O night. Each game winner receives a prize! Fridays until September 29, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Dharma Art: Calligraphy by Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar


Tibetan master calligrapher Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar’s unique art reflects his deep devotion to Dharma. Coined “Dharma Art” by the Tibetan Buddhist master Lama Zopa Rinpoche, it is a linguistic dance of Buddhist images and elements — encompassing Lord Buddha’s body, spirit, and mind. The startling beauty and detail in Jamyang’s work stems from his deep devotion to the teachings of Buddha and his love for the Tibetan language. His calligraphic depictions of Buddhist deities often serve as meditation tools, have been exhibited internationally, and are in private collections worldwide.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Opera | Viva Verdi: Excerpts from the New York City Opera


An evening of excerpts from some of Giuseppe Verdi’s most famous operas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Contributors read from PEN America Best Debut Short Stories 2017


A reading from the anthology edited by Marie-Helene Bertino, Kelly Link, and Nina McConigley.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Jan Clausen discusses her book Apples and Oranges


Clausen will read from and discuss her seminal text, now available after a decade out of print. Originally published in the late 1990’s, Clausen’s beautifully written memoir meditates on the concept of sexual identity as not just a noun but a narrative.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | John Strausbaugh discusses his book City of Sedition: The History of New York City During the Civil War


In a single definitive narrative, City of Sedition tells the spellbinding story of the huge - and hugely conflicted - role New York City played in the Civil War.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Kenny Ortega's Newsies (1992): Musical About Newsboys


Stars: Christian Bale, Bill Pullman, Robert Duvall. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses, they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. 121 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Comedy Club | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


Producer Eric Vetter, who is known for bringing a multicultural mix of comedy, music and fun to alternative performance spaces throughout the city, kicks things off. Shows also feature "No Name" house band The Summer Replacements, including Carl (BabyFreak) Fortunato and Fernando (Dr. Sandman) Morales Gonzalez.
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Poetry Reading | Poets with Attitude


One night after a poetry reading, two poets sat on two bar stools after two glasses of vinho verde and wondered aloud, “What if poetry readings were never boring? What if instead of maybe one exciting / resonant / dynamic poet per reading, the entire line up was full of them? What if bland was banned once and for all?" Thus, PWA was born: a program of poets who read it like they wrote it, full of fire and heart and maybe also wine. Hosted by Morgan Parker and Tommy Pico, PWA's evening features special guests Ana Božicevic, Javier Zamora, and Jenny Zhang.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Steve Parke discusses his book Picturing Prince: An Intimate Portrait


Picturing Prince sees the late icon's former art director revealing stunning intimate photographs of the singer from his time working at Paisley Park. At least half of the images in the book are exclusively published here for the first time; most other images in the book are rare to the public eye.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Workshop | The Library After Hours: Mapping NYC


Inspired by the exhibition of New York pictorial maps and the rich history of NYC cartography housed in the Library’s archives, Mapping NYC explores the city map by map, neighborhood by neighborhood, block by block, and resident by resident. The evening will include: -- A one-night-only specially curated collections display of historic maps of New York City -- An exhibit of pictorial maps of the city, which highlight the creative and playful sides of cartography -- Arts & Crafts table: Map your Manhattan memories as part of the Mapping Manhattan project -- Curated selection of short 16mm films, pulled from the archives of the Library for the Performing Arts -- Oral History Project listening stations which chart personal stories of New York neighborhoods -- Quiet room with games, coloring, and puzzles -- DJ -- Food and drinks available for purchase. Sign up to be notified about future events here. Accessible entrance available at 42nd Street. Library After Hours is made possible with the generous support of Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos. Date and Time Fri, September 15, 2017 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Location The New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Astor Hall (Enter on Fifth Avenue) 476 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10018 View M
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Reading | The Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Awards Reading


The Rona Jaffe Foundation provides support to women writers in the early stages of their careers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Ghosts of the East Village Tour


The ghosts of Greenwich Village are too numerous and interesting to meet in just one evening! Due to popular demand, they are offering a new tour, “Ghosts of the East Village,” as a companion tour to one of their biggest crowd-pleasers, Ghosts of the West Village.
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Collectio Musicorum presents Sounds of the Reformation


2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation. Collectio Musicorum brings to life music from that time in a concert. The concert brings together the music of the master composers of the time, from all different traditions. You will hear music by well-known names such as Josquin des Prez, Ludwig Senfl, and John Taverner, alongside the much lesser known Claude Goudimel, Eustachio Romano, and Conrad Rein. Also on the program is music by the Reformers themselves—Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli were composers as well as theologians, and understood the role of music in the lives of their congregations. Much of the music comes from the 16th century, but also included will be one of the most heart-rending of compositions—William Child’s “Lord, the Heather are Come into Your Temple”—written just prior to the English civil war. Collectio Musicorum presents concerts of music you will not hear elsewhere. Founded in 2013 by musicologist Jeff S. Dailey, Collectio Musicorum is devoted to giving the best possible performances of music from the earliest of times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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