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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 28, 2024?

47 free events take place on Saturday, September 28 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 28 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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47 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, September 28, 2024

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free events nyc Jewish History: Centuries of Art
free events nyc The Little Red Lighthouse Festival
free events nyc Hispanic Heritage Celebration: TV Show and Concert Recordings with Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Grammy Awards, and More
free events nyc The Tempest: Shakespeare's Stranded Wizard
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Birdwatching | Park Birding Club


A walk through birding hotspots in the park, led by Conservancy Field Staff. Learn and build a birding community! Open to birders of all ages and experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatchings, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Park Birding Club

Workshop | Rooftop Yoga


Sputnik Yoga presents yoga sessions throughout the entire summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Rooftop Yoga

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 costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
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Tours, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to depoct the Hudson River and the unique landscape of the cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Drawing in the Park

Workshop | Kayaking in the Park


Glide along the water this season in a protected embayment with public kayaking. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers - life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Kayaking in the Park

Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Fairs, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Street Fair

Workshop | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River


Start your Saturday morning with fitness dance steps for all. Dancers of all levels (and ages) are welcome to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins from Punjab in India and Pakistan, a dance now learned and loved by many.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Workout on the River

Museums | Family Day at a Seaport: Games, Galleries, Ships


Family weekends at this museum offer a range of activities indoors and outdoors: explore traditional games, walk through galleries or go aboard a ship or two. Not for children under 3.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
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Museumss, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

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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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Learn Juggling in the Park

Workshop | Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness


Shape Up NYC offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Shape Up NYC Dance Fitness

Museums | Asian Immigrants' Role in Shaping of America, Museum Guided Tour


The tour offers a comprehensive overview of the Chinese experience in America for the last 200 years. The exhibition aims to preserve, showcase and honor the rich history and contributions of the Chinese community in the US.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Asian Immigrants' Role in Shaping of America, Museum Guided Tour

Film | Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992): Toddler Grows Huge


The Szalinski family is back, this time hilarious disaster strikes when an experiment causes their new toddler son to grow many stories tall. Director: Randal Kleiser Stars: Rick Moranis, Marcia Strassman, Robert Oliveri 89 min.
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Films, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992): Toddler Grows Huge

Fair | GreenThumb Harvest Fair


Community gardeners welcome fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more.
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Fairs, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, GreenThumb Harvest Fair

Fair | Harvest Fair: Workshops, Contest and More


Welcome the arrival of fall with local gardeners. The fair will include workshops, healthy cooking, contest and more.
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Fairs, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Harvest Fair: Workshops, Contest and More

Screening | Hispanic Heritage Celebration: TV Show and Concert Recordings with Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Grammy Awards, and More


Immerse yourself in a curated selection of TV shows and musical programs celebrating some of the most influential and groundbreaking contributions by legendary Hispanic and Latino/a performers. Screenings will include the Latin Grammy Awards, Saturday Night Live with Desi Arnaz, performances by Celia Cruz and Tito Puente as well as children's shows such as Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go, The Brothers Garcia, etc.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
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Screenings, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Hispanic Heritage Celebration: TV Show and Concert Recordings with Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Grammy Awards, and More

Festival | The Little Red Lighthouse Festival


Celebrate Manhattan's only remaining lighthouse with readings of the eponymous children's book, live music, City Parks Foundation Puppetmobile performance, and activities for all ages! A limited number of timed tickets will be distributed beginning at noon. They highly recommend that visitors looking to tour the lighthouse earlier in the day arrive before noon. Tickets will be timed for a 40-minute window Ticketholders are asked to arrive on time for their scheduled tour. Tour times are as follows: Group 1 12:20 - 1:00 Group 2 12:50 - 1:30 Group 3 1:20 - 2:00 Group 4 1:50 - 2:30 Group 5 2:20 - 3:00 Group 6 2:50 - 3:30 Group 7 3:20 - 4:00 Group 8 3:50 - 4:30
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Festivals, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, The Little Red Lighthouse Festival

Gallery Talk | Energies: Exhibition Tour


An international group exhibition that includes influential historic artworks alongside contemporary positions and new commissions that address ecological affordances and effects, social formations, and political arrangements attached to energy past and present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talks, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Energies: Exhibition Tour

Workshop | Contemporary Games Social - Outdoors


Play your favorite contemporary board games every Saturday afternoon. Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Contemporary Games Social - Outdoors

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson!


Enjoy a kayaking session - an exhilarating escape on the water. Must sign a waiver. Participants must be at least 18 years old and know how to swim. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Be sure to allow time for waiting in line: first-come, first-served (last admission is at 5:30PM)
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Kayaking on the Hudson!

Dance Performance | 2 Dance Performances in a Garden


Jody Sperling and the Time Lapse Dance ensemble with a captivating site-specific performance. The performance features two works: Plastic Harvest, a romp about plastic pollution that provokes contemplation about the beauty of that--and who--our society throws away; and Arbor, which expresses human kinship with trees.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
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Dance Performances, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, 2 Dance Performances in a Garden

Concert | Jazz and More Outdoors by Various Bands


1:30 pm:  Devin Brahja Waldman Trio (Devin Brahja Waldman – sax; Georgia Wartel Collins – bass; Malik Washington – drums) 2:30 pm: Siren Xypher (Melanie Dyer – viola; Kyoko Kitamura – voice; Mara Rosenbloom – piano) 3:30 pm: Anne Waldman – poetry  4:30 pm: Michael Wimberly Trio (Jay Rodriquez – reeds; John King – guitar; Ken Filliano – bass; Michael Wimberly – drums)
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Jazz and More Outdoors by Various Bands

Concert | Latin American Tunes by Argentinian Duo


Argentinian Duo Chuno, percussionist Franco Pinna and singer Sofia Tosello, brings the sounds of South and Central America.
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1:30 pm
Free
Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Latin American Tunes by Argentinian Duo

Film | Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom (2021): Documentary on Educating Children with Disabilities


As 3-year-old Emilio prepares to start school, his family finds itself embroiled in a challenge all too common for children with disabilities - to secure the right to an inclusive education. Cornered in one of the most segregated education systems, New York City public schools, filmmaker Olivier and his wife Hilda turn the camera on themselves and their child. Director: Olivier Bernier 100 min. Followed by a Q&A with the director
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2:00 pm
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Films, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom (2021): Documentary on Educating Children with Disabilities

Film | Frida (2002) with Salma Hayek


Biopic of the bold and controversial life of artist Frida Kahlo. Set in Mexico City, this visually evocative film traces her lifelong, tempestuous relationship with her mentor, along with her illicit affairs with Trotsky and various women. Her forward-thinking artistic, political and sexual attitudes are explored as we witness a hard-drinking, passionate woman of the early 1900s, which earned an Oscar nomination for Salma Hayek. Director: Julie Taymor Cast: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush, Valeria Golino, Mia Maestro, Roger Rees Salma Hayek is a Mexican, American and French actress and film producer. Hayek's portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic Frida (2002), which she also produced, made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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2:00 pm
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Films, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Frida (2002) with Salma Hayek

Film | McFarland, USA (2015) with Kevin Costner


Track coach Jim White is a newcomer to a predominantly Latino high-school in California's Central Valley. Coach White and his new students find that they have much to learn about one another, but things begin to change when White realizes the boys' exceptional running ability. More than just physical prowess drives the teens to succeed; their strong family ties, incredible work ethic and commitment to their team all play a factor in forging these novice runners into champions. Director: Niki Caro Cast: Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor Kevin Costner is an American actor, producer, and director. He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Films, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, McFarland, USA (2015) with&nbsp;Kevin Costner

Performance | Annual One Act Slam: A Play Competition


Break a Leg Productions presents their Annual One Act Slam. A oneaact play competition showcasing 8 short plays. At the end of the performances, the audience VOTES on which play they liked the best and the winning playwright is awarded a CASH prize.
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Performances, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Annual One Act Slam: A Play Competition

Museums | Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others - Guided Tour


Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
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2:00 pm
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Museumss, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others - Guided Tour

Concert | Bluegrass and More: Live Music in the Garden


Line-up of performers: Gina Healy & Friends Stephanie M. Hall Brooklyn Bluegrass All-Stars Mimsey Mack Kieran Murray Ross Daisomont Lower Heights
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Bluegrass and More: Live Music in the Garden

Birdwatching | Island Birds Tour


Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the Island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Whether you’re an expert birder or a beginner, these tours will help you discover all of the birdlife the island has to offer. Binoculars are available to borrow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatchings, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Island Birds Tour

Book Discussion | The Son of Man: Inheriting Family Violence


Acclaimed French novelist Jean-Baptiste Del Amo discusses his latest novel, a story of nature and wildness that traces how violence is inherited from one generation to the next, and a blistering examination of how families fold together and break apart under duress.
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Book Discussions, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, The Son of Man: Inheriting Family Violence

Concert | Latin Music, Reggae and Funk


Mr. Pablo band fuses Latin styles with funk, rock, reggae. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Latin Music, Reggae and Funk

Classical Music | Organ Music at a Beautiful Church


Frederic Blanc, organ, performs works by the French organ masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a particular focus on Pierre Cochereau (1924-1984).
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Organ Music at a Beautiful Church

City Walk | East Village Beautiful Gardens


Take a stroll through the beautiful city gardens around East Village on this guided tour. Meet the gardners and find out about the challenges these green spaces encounter as well as what it takes to address them. Arrive at 3:20 pm.
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City Walks, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, East Village Beautiful Gardens

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more.
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Museumss, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

Concert | Emmy-Winning Indie Rock Trio, Americana Singer and Punk Rock Pioneers on the Plaza


Emmy-winning BETTY trio, known for their soaring harmonies and upbeat live shows, Americana and alternative roots artist Janie Barnett, and punk rock pioneers Tish and Snooky perform on the plaza.
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Emmy-Winning Indie Rock Trio, Americana Singer and Punk Rock Pioneers on the Plaza

Jazz | Jazz in the Green Oasis


Enjoy live music in a picturesque garden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Jazz in the Green Oasis

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Concert | Music in the Garden: Jazz, Avant-Garde and More


5 pm: Elliott Sharp, composer, multi-instrumentalist (avant-garde, improvisation, jazz, blues, experimental music) 6 pm: Mitchell Chang, piano 7 pm: Fiction Light band Kyoko Kitamura - voice Melanie Dyer - viola Claire de Brunner - bassoon Leonid Galaganov - drums
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5:00 pm
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Music in the Garden: Jazz, Avant-Garde and More

Opening Reception | High Resolution: Group Show


Featuring: GRETCHEN ANDREW VUK ĆOSIĆ DAMJANSKI CARLA GANNIS HUNTREZZ JANOS MARTA KUCSORA LOVID JENNIFER & KEVIN McCOY ROSA MENKMAN LORNA MILLS EVA PAPAMARGARITI FRANK WANG YEFENG ARAM BARTHOLL
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Opening Receptions, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, High Resolution: Group Show

Play | The Tempest: Shakespeare's Stranded Wizard


After being marooned on a remote island, the wizard Prospero contends with his daughter Miranda, and his two servants: Caliban, a savage monster figure, and Ariel, an airy spirit. A student production.
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Plays, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, The Tempest: Shakespeare's Stranded Wizard

Movie in a Park | Barbie (2023): Classic Doll Enters Real World, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling


Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Director: Greta Gerwig Stars: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae 114 min. Followed by a Q&A with some of the film's visual effects artists
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Movie in a Parks, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Barbie (2023): Classic Doll Enters Real World, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

Movie in a Park | Inside Out (2015): Animated Hit from Disney


After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. Directors: Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black 95 min.
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Movie in a Parks, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Inside Out (2015): Animated Hit from Disney

Discussion | Talks to Reframe the Arab World


Hear thought-provoking talks from thinkers across the Arab world, including Rami Abou Khalil, Alsarah from Alsarah & the Nubatones, Hisham Aidi, and more. These influential voices share their insights and perspectives on the rich cultural heritage and contemporary stories from across the Arab world today. It features music led by DJ Amen Ra from Egypt, whose unique blend of traditional Arab sounds and modern beats promises to electrify the atmosphere.
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Discussions, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Talks to Reframe the Arab World

Concert | A Night of Turkmen Music


A unique performance of virtuosic Turkmen dutar (two-stringed lute) and vocal music by Mohammad Geldi Geldi Nejad, known as “Oghlan Bakhshi,” and Zyyada Jumayeva, the only representative masters of Turkmen traditional music in the Americas. Perhaps the first such concert to take place in the United States in decades, this a rare chance to experience the epic traditions of the Turkmen of Central Asia, who reside in Turkmenistan and northern Iran.
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Concerts, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, A Night of Turkmen Music

Workshop | Star Gazing


A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete with the stars, planets, and moon in full view. Manhattan provides a great backdrop as we peer heavenward to see celestial wonders with the help of the Amateur Astronomer's Association.
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Workshops, September 28, 2024, 09/28/2024, Star Gazing
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Classical Music | Orchestral Masterworks at a Landmark Venue

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