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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 17, 2018?

44 free events take place on Monday, September 17 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 17 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, September 17, 2018

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free events nyc New York City Opera performs a one-hour adaptation of Rossini's The Barber of Seville
free events nyc Bestselling author and renowned scholar of philosophy discuss: The Lies That Bind
free events nyc Broadway Blessing: An Evening of Song, Dance and Story to Celebrate the Spirit of the New Theater Season
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Workshop | Birding Tour


Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season with guided tours. Located in the heart of midtown, the park is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Tour | 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, any time of the day, choose one tour or many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” This tour repeats every Monday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” This tour repeats every Monday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Author Reading | Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World


Two Pulitzer Prize finalists from The Wall Street Journal discuss how they uncovered one of the world’s largest financial scandals and turned the material into a narrative nonfiction book. Bradley Hope is an international financial enterprise reporter based in London. Tom Wright is a Hong Kong-based journalist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. Yuka Aikawa is a jazz pianist, composer, and accompanist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) with Marlon Brando: Oscar Winner 4 Times


Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her. Directors Elia Kazan. 122 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 | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Lecture | WHO’s Age-Friendly Cities Model as Implemented in NYC


The World Health Organization (WHO) has shifted the paradigm on aging to focus on policies and programs to promote healthy and active aging across the life course. WHO’s Age Friendly Cities initiative is a global network of cities committed to creating communities that promote health and wellbeing for older persons and, in so doing, persons of all ages. Age Friendly NYC is a public-private partnership, started under Mayor Bloomberg and continuing under Mayor de Blasio. It has been led by the New York Academy of Medicine since 2008. Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford was President of the New York Academy of Medicine during much of this time and will describe the initiative and its results to date.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Rebel Without A Cause (1955): Tough Comes to Town


A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. Directors Nicholas Ray. Stars: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo. 111 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Talk | Meet Me In The Kitchen: Tuscan Italian Cuisine


Talented chefs from Battery Park City sharing culinary and cultural traditions from their homelands. Today: Tuscan Italian Cuisine – Luigi Celentano from Gigino at Wagner Park and Gigino Trattoria.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Talk | Resume Help


Need help with resume writing? Not sure how to edit it? Get one-on-one assistance with writing your resume. Please bring a hard copy of your resume or a USB flash drive to save and edit it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors


In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 10 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Today, Gracie Mansion is occupied by the de Blasio family, which has opened its doors in the spirit of the administration's motto: one city, rising together. In keeping with that theme, Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have introduced a new art installation, titled “Windows on the City: Looking Out at Gracie’s New York.” This tour repeats every Monday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Writing club


Want to meet local writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Read original work to get and give feedback? Then come to the biweekly meetings of the Writing Club Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Lesson | Meditation for Relaxation


This session offers simple but powerful practices involving the breath, as well as a guided meditation to bring stability, balance and a deep sense of relaxation to both body and mind. No prior meditation experience needed. Please arrive on an empty stomach condition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | The Calming Effects of Meditation


Meditation can have a soothing effect on the nerves. The sympathetic nervous system is affected the most by anxiety, tension, fatigue and depression. Experts have proven that meditation alone can dramatically reduce the many negative effects brought about by these emotions. It is easy to practice and the benefits are grand. Learn a simple but time tested technique and see for yourself the calming and positive benefits that can be derived.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Film | Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route (2017)


A remarkable journey through Detroit at a crossroads. The guide is Wendell Watkins, an African-American mail carrier, giving voice to the working-class Detroiters he has faithfully served for thirty years, seamlessly weaving nuanced stories and history about segreation, challenging disinvestment, and still re-imagining an inclusive and equitable city. 86 min. Followed by a discussion with the director Pamela Sporn and housing activist Joshua Barnett.
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6:00 pm
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Film | Murder on the Orient Express (2017): based on Agatha Christie's greatest mystery novel


In this new version of the classic based on the novel by Agatha Christie, a lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again. Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Starring Jessica Chastain, Hugh Bonneville, Toby Jones, and Barbara Hershey. 114 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Season of the Shadow: The Coming of Slavery


This powerful novel presents the early days of the transatlantic slave trade from a new perspective: that of the sub-Saharan population that became its first victims. Cameroonian novelist Léonora Miano presents a world on the brink of disappearing -- a pre-colonial civilization with roots that stretch back for centuries. One day, a group of villagers find twelve of their people missing. Where have they gone? Who is responsible?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Chamber music


Mary Bopp, pianist, Sharon Gunderson, violinist, and their friends present an evening of classic chamber repertoire, improvisations, and surprises.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opera | New York City Opera performs a one-hour adaptation of Rossini's The Barber of Seville


Rossini's sparkling music animates the hijinks of Figaro, opera's most famous barber.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Paint and Sip Workshop


Paint along with an instructor and take your finished masterpiece home. Learn simple techniques while painting along with an instructor from La Pittura Studio. Materials are provided. Wear clothes you can get paint on. Please arrive by 6pm to receive full instruction. Accommodation of late arrivals (after 6:05pm) is at the discretion of the instructor. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Participants are not permitted to bring their own alcohol. Pre-registration opens 2 weeks prior to the event, and is required.
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Publisher discusses new trends in mystery fiction


Publisher, Matt Martz, of Crooked Lane Books discusses the crime fiction he's currently publishing, trends in mystery fiction, and what he's looking for now. Join Sisters in Crime's Laura Joh Rowland and Matt Martz as they explore ideas on what type of writing and marketing make a book successful.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussion | Social Value Investing: The Success of Cross-Sector Partnerships


Professors Howard W. Buffett and William B. Eimicke recently published book Social Value Investing: A Management Framework for Effective Partnerships presents a new way to approach some of society's most difficult and intractable challenges through new partnerships bringing together leaders from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. Explore this exciting, new, emerging area of public policy with a panel discussion of several compelling stories of cross-sector partnerships from around the world, several of which were presented in the book. The event will begin with a reception at 6pm with wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres. The panel discussion, moderated by Eimicke, will begin at 7pm with opening remarks from Steven Cohen, director of the Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management, and Buffett.
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Bestselling author and renowned scholar of philosophy discuss: The Lies That Bind


A revealing exploration of how the identities that shape our world are riddled with contradiction. Who are we, and what are we? How do we choose to self-identify? In his latest book, The Lies That Bind, Kwame Anthony Appiah explores the nature and history of the collective identities that define us—creed, sexuality, race, religion—and the role they play in our increasingly polarized world. Appiah shows how our contemporary thinking is disproportionately influenced by affiliations that draw us together as much as they tear us apart. He argues that there is no way to dispense of identities altogether, but suggests that, by gaining a deeper understanding, we can reconfigure them.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Discussion | Biography of 7 O'Clock: What Does It Mean to You?


What does 7 pm mean to you? This is a personal exchange of ideas and stories about what happens to you when the sun goes down. Do you remember as a kid you had to be home by 7, or is that the end of Happy Hour at your favorite watering hole, or perhaps you had to catch a train? This lively discussion is co-hosted by Voza Rivers and members of Harlem's award-winning Grammy-nominated IMPACT Repertory Theatre.
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Biology and the Sexes


Two scholars come together for an intriguing conversation. Professor ALsion Pischedda's research focuses on sexual selection and sexual conflict in the common fruit fly, while Professor Rebecca Jordan-Young looks into biological claims about gender and sexuality by examining how cultural assumptions are embedded in scientific research. The two professors will examine the interdependency between biology and culture that shapes how we understand sexuality and sexual attraction.
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | The Place of Heritage in Contemporary Art


Artist Dennis Redmoon Darkeem and curators Rosario Güiraldes and Lisa Sigal gather a panel discussion of contemporary artists, whose work reflects on the place of heritage in contemporary art and culture at large. Moderated by Johanna Burton of the New Museum in New York, the talk will likely touch on drawing, heritage, indigenous art, and radical mark-making.
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Algiers, Third World Capital: Freedom Fighters, Revolutionaries, Black Panthers


Following the Algerian war for independence and the defeat of France in 1962, Algiers became the liberation capital of the Third World. Elaine Mokhtefi, a young American woman immersed in the struggle and working with leaders of the Algerian Revolution, found a home here. A journalist and translator, she lived among guerrillas, revolutionaries, exiles, and visionaries, witnessing historical political formations and present at the filming of The Battle of Algiers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Button Man: Organized Crime Thriller


Drawing on real-life figures, Andrew Gross's new novel traces the rise of a Jewish immigrant family in the dawn of the women's garment business collapse under the hammer of organized crime.
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Author Reading | Home After Dark: Male Adolescence in the 1950s


Veteran author, artist, and illustrator David Small presents his dark, graphic novel, an immensely powerful and savage portrayal of male adolescence and search for identity gone awry in 1950s America. Joining David are Karen Green, curator for Comics and Cartoons at Columbia University and cellist Julia Kent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Make Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking


The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world. Readers will learn how to forage for materials such as soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, and black walnut, then how to mix, test, and transform these ingredients into rich, vibrant inks that are sensitive to both place and environment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Club | Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone: Family and Forgiveness


A delightful gem of a novel by Phaedra Patrick about family, forgiveness and finding your way. Discuss the book.
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Author Reading | She Would Be King: Liberia's Early Years


Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond.
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Performance | Broadway Blessing: An Evening of Song, Dance and Story to Celebrate the Spirit of the New Theater Season


Featuring appearances by the cast of Desperate Measures and Chad Kimball and Kevin Tuerff of Come From Away. Followed by a reception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Reading | Constitution Day Slam 2018


Celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution by participating in a spoken word and poetry slam. Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution (September 17, 1787) and those who have become U.S. citizens. Three winners will be selected and receive the following prizes: 1st place $150, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Should I Stay or Should I Go?: 5-Minute New York Stories


New York City is increasingly a difficult place to love—and to leave. Writers from both in-state, out of state, upstate, and downstate tell five minute stories about the dealbreakers that have led to their departures, or their commitment to never leave (yet...!). Featuring Jen Doll, Pilot Viruet, Ryan Chapman, Talia Lavin, Will Hermes, Cory Nakasue, and more.
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Embracing the Undertoad: The Unknown Secret


Agnes is petrified of something buried in her past. Life with her lover begins falling apart when her space cadet sister appears, demanding that Agnes open up. If Agnes can't face her fear, the undertow of the unknown may destroy them all. The 29th Street Playwrights Collective presents a staged reading of a play by Robin Rice
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7:30 pm
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Discussion | Don't Get Caught: How the School-to-Prison Pipeline is Transforming American Kids


From class to court? A system that finds more and more school-age children wrapped prematurely in our flawed criminal justice system continues to plague the United States. Welcome Texas Observer civil rights reporter Michael Barajas, Marshall Project reporter Eli Hagar, and WNYC’s Kai Wright for a discussion about the school-to-prison pipeline moderated by The Appeal’s Sarah Leonard.
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Classical Music | String Quartet performs works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and more


Jasper Quartet: J Freivogel & Karen Kim, violins; Sam Quintal, viola; Rachel Henderson Freivogel, cello. Program Beethoven (1770-1827) String Quartet in G Major, op. 18, no. 2 Caroline Shaw (b.1982) Valencia Missy Mazzoli (b.1980) Death Valley Junction Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Quartet in D Major, op. 44, no. 1 About the performers The “exceptional” Jasper Quartet (New Yorker) has emerged as one of leading interpreters in both traditional and new quartet music. Hear their “sonically delightful and expressively compelling” performances (The Strad) of Beethoven and Mendelssohn, as well as two recent works by Caroline Shaw and Missy Mazzoli from their latest album, Unbound, praised by the New York Times as one of the 25 Best Classical Recordings of 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Reading | Voices of a People's History of the United States


A special event featuring live readings and music in a celebration of resistance and radical struggle. By giving public expression to rebels, dissenters, and visionaries from our past—and present—VOICES seeks to educate and inspire a new generation working for social justice. Voices of a People’s History of the United States brings to life the extraordinary history of ordinary people who built the movements that made the United States what it is today, ending slavery and Jim Crow, protesting war and the genocide of Native Americans, creating unions and the eight hour work day, advancing women’s rights and LGBTQ liberation, and struggling to right wrongs of the day. Featuring: Allison Moorer Brian Jones Josh Hamilton Martha Redbone and Aaron Whitby Susan Pourfar Ty Jones Staceyann Chin And more special guests to be announced.
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Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance


A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join each season in performing at the historic church. Featuring: Antonio Ramos and The Gang Bangers Rachel Sigrid Freeburg Wendell Gray II Alanna Morris-Van Tassel
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Concert | Fun and fabulous music


D'Ambrose Boyd has shared the stage with such luminaries as Eartha Kitt, Mickey Rooney, Brenda Braxton, Ken Page, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Frank Langella. He has been on the boards of many Broadway, off-Broadway, Regional and European theaters. Some favorite performances include: Ain't Misbehavin', Wizard of Oz, Five Guys Named Moe, A Christmas Carol, Babes in Toyland and Wall to Wall Broadway: A Century of Musical Theater. He can be heard on many cast recordings and voice-overs for Nickelodeon. Followed by the open mic. No cover and no minimum. This event takes place each Monday of August at 8 PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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