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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 17, 2024?

34 free events take place on Tuesday, 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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34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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free events nyc Sunset Waterfront Walk
free events nyc Connie Chung, the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News, speaks about her memoir (online)
free events nyc Works by J.S. Bach and Couperin for Violin, Harpsichord, and Viola da Gamba (In Person AND Online!)
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Birdwatching | Fall Migration Birding Tour


Spot the wonderful diversity of birds that visit the park during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. Located in the heart of Midtown, the park is a hotspot 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 | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more expensive tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$4

Workshop | Park Yoga


Bring your mat and water and enjoy one hour of yoga with New York City’s top instructors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Adult Zumba


Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Classical Music | Organ Works by J.S. Bach and More


Jonghee Yoon, organ, performs works by by Jean-Adam Guilain (1680-1739), J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Karl Bohm (1894-1981) and Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Marc Devine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Book Club | The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende


The House of the Spirits, which introduced Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a woman with a mystical connection to the spirit world. When their daughter Blanca embarks on a forbidden love affair in defiance of her implacable father, the result is an unexpected gift to Esteban: his adored granddaughter Alba, a beautiful and strong-willed child who will lead her family and her country into a revolutionary future.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Directed by Wes Anderson, Starring Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and More


Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children, and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary -- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. The Royal Tenenbaums is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter. Director: Wes Anderson Cast: Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson Wes Anderson is an American filmmaker. His films are known for their eccentricity, unique visual and narrative styles and frequent use of ensemble casts. They often contain themes of grief, loss of innocence, and dysfunctional families. Some critics cite Anderson as a modern-day example of an auteur. Three of his films have appeared in BBC Culture's 2016 poll of the greatest films since 2000. Gene Hackman is an American retired actor. In a career that spanned more than six decades, Hackman won two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, and more. Hackman's two Academy Awards wins include one for Best Actor for his role as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in William Friedkin's acclaimed thriller The French Connection (1971), and the other for Best Supporting Actor playing "Little" Bill Daggett in Clint Eastwood's Western film Unforgiven (1992). Anjelica Huston is an American actress, director and model known for often portraying eccentric and distinctive characters. She has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for three British Academy Film Awards and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2010, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Paltrow gained notice for her early work in films such as Seven (1995), Emma (1996), Sliding Doors (1998), and A Perfect Murder (1998). She garnered wider acclaim for her performance as Viola de Lesseps in the historical romance Shakespeare in Love (1998), which won her several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress. This was followed by roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Shallow Hal (2001), and more. Ben Stiller is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian. Stiller was a member of a group of comedic actors colloquially known as the Frat Pack. Throughout his career, he has received various awards and honors, including an Emmy Award, a Directors Guild of America Award, and more. Owen Wilson is an American actor. He has had a long association with filmmaker Wes Anderson with whom he shared writing and acting credits for Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), the last of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay. Wilson also starred in the Woody Allen romantic comedy Midnight in Paris (2011) as unsatisfied screenwriter Gil Pender, a role which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | From Survival to Strength: Art Works by Holocaust Survivor, Exhibition Tour


The five tapestries in this exhibition were created in the late 1960s by psychotherapist and Holocaust survivor, Shoshana Comet (1923 - 2011). Through the lens of these unique works and Shoshana's story, you explore the themes of Holocaust history and trauma, psychological repair, and affirmation of life. Guided tour by curator Ilana Burstein Benson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Back to Black (2024): biographical drama


The story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black. Told from Amy's perspective and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film follows the remarkable woman behind the phenomenon and the tumultuous relationship at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time. Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson Cast: Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Drop-In Chess - Outdoors


Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning -- plus it's fun. For ages 5 and up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Film | The Fall Guy (2024) with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt


After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt. Director: David Leitch Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor. Prominent in both independent film and major studio features of varying genres, his films have accrued a worldwide box office gross of over 1.9 billion USD. He has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Emily Blunt is a British actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three British Academy Film Awards. Forbes ranked her as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world in 2020.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Indrikis Gelzis: Bingo Gaze


An exhibition of new sculptures by Latvian artist Indrikis Gelzis. Comprising four sculptures and a spatial intervention with a narrative sound and timed-light component, the exhibition invites a contemplation of human perception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Soul of Design: The Neuroscience of Beauty


Designer Lisa Staprans brings together neuroscience and spirituality to create layered spaces that envelope, heal, and nurture. For what is a home really, but our soul’s residence in the outer world? Using design to bring out the innermost parts of ourselves, Staprans creates layered spaces that envelope, heal, and nurture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Big City Folk -- Outdoors


See New York City’s finest singer-songwriters showcase their newest work. Hosted by Cork-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Niall Connolly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Bluegrass Jams


Appalachia comin’ atcha! Whether a seasoned picker, or a curious listener, this community meetup welcomes musicians of all abilities to join the circle for ‘slow’ and ‘medium’ jams on Bluegrass classics. Hosted by Liz Wolfe and Bluegrass Jams Near Me, all are encouraged to bring a guitar, banjo, fiddle, (or any instrument!), or simply grab a seat and enjoy the Midtown Mountain sounds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Hearing Cuban Voices in a Time of Crisis


The late historian Elizabeth Dore spent the last 20 years directing “Cuban Voices,” a Ford Foundation-sponsored oral history project collecting memories of the Cuban Revolution. In 2023, Duke University Press published her posthumous book, How Things Fall Apart: What Happened to the Cuban Revolution, which tells modern Cuba’s story through the lives of seven islanders from the post-Soviet generation. The 15-year project, which involved a large team of Cuban interviewers and over 100 interviewees, faced many challenges, including difficulty finding a publisher for Dore’s controversial findings. “The ghost of Oscar Lewis kept me awake at night,” she notes wryly in the book’s opening pages. Following Dore’s death in 2022, her children donated the project archive to Columbia University, where it is now digitally available to the public. A lifelong socialist and principled scholar, Dore was dedicated to hearing diverse, critical, and often contradictory Cuban voices describing the Revolution’s challenges, rewards, and dilemmas. Her book captures the voices of those who built, supported, opposed, and even fled the Revolution. This initial panel, the first of three inspired by Dore’s work, will focus on Dore’s personal and political history and intellectual legacy (Brooke Larson), an analysis of How Things Fall Apart (Ted A. Henken), and an introduction to Columbia’s “Cuban Voices” oral history collection by the archivist who prepared it for public access (Flor Barceló).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment


One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park


With: Malachi Black, JP Howard, Linda Susan Jackson, Monica Sok
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Pushing Columbus, Jefferson, Bismarck, & Co. Off the Pedestal?: Current Conflicts in Memory Cultures and the Politics of History


A public talk and conversation with Sabine Sielke (University of Bonn) and Marita Sturken (NYU). Statues of famous figures in world history are currently under severe attack; and this ,,iconoclasm" is by no means a new phenomenon. Yet while some activists promote the quick disposal of monuments honoring characters whose heroism appears questionable in hindsight and whose display is deemed to reaffirm racism, others fear that along with contested sculptures, our sense of history gets disposed and we become all too forgetful. This talk marks some of the frontlines of the so-called "culture wars" whose concepts and strategies get adapted from US-American debates for incomparable historical contexts on foreign turf.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Lecture | Danish Architecture Studio on the Dialogue Between Place and Form (in-person and online)


Throughout the last 25 years, Danish architecture studio Dorte Mandrup has specialised forming architecture in places that require a high degree of consideration and care. From spectacular and fragile landscapes to sites that grabble with troubled and uncomfortable historical events. With a highly contextual, artistic and analytical approach, the studio manages to form unique architectural concepts that underlines the place, highlighting its inherent qualities and creating new relevance. In this lecture, founder and creative director Dorte Mandrup will discuss the importance of context in the studio’s work and how they use the entire situation – both its tangible and intangible elements – as a conceptual starting point for each design. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A. Danish architect Dorte Mandrup founded her eponymous studio in 1999, eight years after graduating from Aarhus School of Architecture. Studies in both sculpture and natural sciences have influenced her approach, which is hands-on, materialising in deep contextual analysis and explorative prototyping. Her Copenhagen-based studio employs an artistic, humanistic, and scientific approach to create playful, original, and poetic designs that are enhancing the awareness and experience of each place. In recent years, the studio has distinguished itself in the architectural field with extraordinary projects like The Whale in Norway, the Exile Museum at Anhalter Bahnhof in Berlin, Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Canada, and Ilulissat Icefjord Centre on the edge of the UNESCO-protected Kangia Icefjord in Greenland.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Flow Yoga in the Park


Unwind from your day with a flow yoga class with Coach Natalia. Improve your mobility with deep stretching, balancing postures, and breathwork in this vinyasa style yoga class led by Tone House coaches and open to all ability levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Moving for Life - Outdoors


Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Meetup


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. Ages Adult 18+
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walk | Sunset Waterfront Walk


A docent-led walking tour of the park! Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery whilst learning about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, the park's sustainable design, and how the park came to life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | The Lucky Ones: A Muslim Family in India (in-person and online)


In 2002, Zara Chowdhary is sixteen years old and living with her family in Ahmedabad, one of India’s fastest-growing cities, when a gruesome train fire claims the lives of sixty Hindu right-wing volunteers and upends the life of five million Muslims. Instead of taking her school exams that week, Zara is put under a three-month siege, with her family and thousands of others fearing for their lives as Hindu neighbors, friends, and members of civil society transform overnight into bloodthirsty mobs, hunting and massacring their fellow citizens. The chief minister of the state at the time, Narendra Modi, will later be accused of fomenting the massacre, and yet a decade later, will rise to become India’s prime minister, sending the “world’s largest democracy” hurtling toward cacophonous Hindu nationalism. The Lucky Ones traces the past of a multigenerational Muslim family to India’s brave but bloody origins, a segregated city’s ancient past, and the lingering hurt causing bloodshed on the streets. Symphonic interludes offer glimpses into the precious, ordinary lives of Muslims, all locked together in a crumbling apartment building in the city’s old quarters, with their ability to forgive and find laughter, to offer grace even as the world outside, and their place in it, falls apart. The Lucky Ones entwines lost histories across a subcontinent, examines forgotten myths, prods a family’s secrets, and gazes unflinchingly back at a country rushing to move past the biggest pogrom in its modern history. It is a warning thrown to the world by a young survivor, to democracies that fail to protect their vulnerable, and to homes that won’t listen to their daughters. It is an ode to the rebellion of a young woman who insists she will belong to her land, family, and faith on her own terms.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Night We Lost Him: Mystery of a Father


An epic love story wrapped in a riveting mystery. When the patriarch of a famed hotel empire dies under suspicious circumstances, his daughter and her estranged brother join forces to find out what happened, unraveling a larger mystery about who their father really was. With author Laura Dave.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Connie Chung, the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News, speaks about her memoir (online)


Connie Chung is the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News and the first Asian to anchor any news program in the U.S. Profoundly influenced by her family's cultural traditions, yet growing up completely Americanized in the United States, Chung describes her career in a white, male-centered world. Overt sexism was a way of life, but Chung was tenacious in her pursuit of stories. From showdowns with powerful men to stories behind some of her career-defining reporting, Connie is an unfettered behind-the-scenes tour of a singular life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach and Couperin for Violin, Harpsichord, and Viola da Gamba (In Person AND Online!)


The Elbereth Duo (Dongmyung Ahn, violin; Yi-heng Yang, harpsichord); Caroline Nicolas, viola da gamba. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Sonata no. 6 in G for Violin & Harpsichord Couperin (1668-1733), Premier Concert Royaux J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Sonata no. 2 in A for Violin & Harpsichord
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Garden Variety: Music and Performance in an Outdoor Setting


Tweed TheaterWorks presents Garden Variety, a free performance series at historic community space. This summer’s series will include music and performance by artists. Tonight: Iris Rose and Dane Terry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


A walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association to see rare celestial sights. No experience is necessary and telescopes will be provided between sunset and park closure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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