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free events nyc Nina L. Khrushcheva, Khrushchev's granddaughter, discusses her book The Lost Khrushchev: A Journey into the Gulag of the Russian Mind
free events nyc Shakespeare's As You Like It: An Outdoor Performance
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Workshop | Morning Crunch Fitness


The Crunch Gym will be holding FREE fitness classes. Schedule: Mondays: Yoga, Sunrise Salutations more Tuesdays: Breakfast Bootcamp w/ Personal Trainers Wednesdays: Wellness Wednesday with a Yoga/Pilate’s fusion Thursdays: Throwback Thursdays w/ Retro-Robics Fridays: Zumba or Dance classes less
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience more levels. Classes are rain or shine. less
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7:30 am
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Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the more birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest! less
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10:00 am
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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 more 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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan more is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled. less
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Park Yoga


Downward dog under the trees with YogaWorks instructor Heather Seagraves, whose classes are spirited more and dynamic, fun and strenghtening. Mats are provided by Athleta. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central more 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. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Board Game Social


Join an all-new weekly Game Social to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as more you. The Board Game Social features games in their classic form with a board, special pieces and a little bit of competition. Try classics like Sorry, Clue, Monopoly, or Life. less
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome more to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow! less
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Northern Park Welcome Tour


See the Park’s northernmost highlights on this walk from Conservatory Garden along the Harlem Meer more and past the North Woods. Route easy to negotiate, a few stairs. 45 minutes. less
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12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Piano in the Park: Russ Kassoff


Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes and private more parties. In 2014 he continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno as well as the incredible Louise Pitre. Currently he's working on producing/music directing a wonderful recording project for AnythingGoesRadio.com host and executive producer - Lise Avery's CD debut. less
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander more Hamilton Customs House. less
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Alternative New York Tour


Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual more revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship. less
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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 more 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. less
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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, more 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. less
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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, more 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. less
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2:00 pm
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Screening | 2014 World Cup Screening


The cinema will hold neighborhood viewing parties for the crowning eight matches of the World Cup tournament more from the quarter finals to the decisive final match on July 13th. Local residents and football fanatics alike are invited with their friends and families in a relaxed, child-friendly, multi-generational environment. They'll even have games and crafts for the kids. less
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4:00 pm
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Film | Spike Jonze's Oscar Winner Her (2013): Tech Love


Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson. A soulful sci-fi drama about a lonely writer more who falls in love with his computer's highly advanced operating system. 126 min. less
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4:00 pm
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Concert | World Cup Outdoor Screening


The opportunity to watch all the soccer action, live from the park, over the next month. They'll be showing more the games on their 55" screen, whenever possible. Please remember, this is an outdoor venue, so all viewings are weather permitting. The majority of games will be shown on mute, to preserve the park's atmosphere. They'll show games with sound, as our park programming schedule permits. less
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Accordions Around the World


Take a cross-cultural musical journey - from France to Colombia, from the Balkans to Louisiana, from more Cumbia to Jazz, and more - with accordions, harmoniums, concertinas, and bandoneons. Accordionists play throughout the park at 5pm, and at 6pm, a band with a different infectious, global beat performs each week. less
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5:00 pm
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Talk | Filmmaker Jason Momoa discusses Road to Paloma


Join Jason Momoa (“Game of Thrones” and “Conan the Barbarian”) for a conversation about his new more film Road to Paloma In this intense road movie — his directorial debut — he stars as Wolf, a Native American on the run after avenging his mother’s murder. As he flees across the desolate American West on his motorcycle, Wolf’s search for redemption will reveal secrets and take him on a journey where the roads have some very unexpected turns. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Group Show: Small Things Considered


A summer exhibition featuring more than fifty small works by three dozen picture makers, both masters more and emerging. less
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome more to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow! less
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Mandolin Orange performs from their CD This Side of Jordan


This Side Of Jordan is the story of healing, with tales of love and loss, told honest and bare. Since more meeting at a local jam in Chapel Hill in 2009, this duo has intertwined gospel, folk, and bluegrass but never so seamlessly as now. less
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience more of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment. less
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Rainbow Rowell reads from her book Landline


From New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Fangirl comes a hilarious, heart-wrenching more take on love, marriage, and magic phones. less
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Scrabble Game Social


The Scrabble Game Social brings together the park's wordsmiths in pursuit of Scrabble bingos, and high more scoring tiles. If you go wild for words, this one's for you! Please note, they have 2 Scrabble sets, so plan to meet new people when you come to play. less
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Guided Walking Tour: The High Line


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly Guided Walking Tours are free hour-long more tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. less
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Park Walk | Guided Walking Tour: The High Line


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly Guided Walking Tours are free hour-long more tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. less
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Slide Lecture | Nina L. Khrushcheva, Khrushchev's granddaughter, discusses her book The Lost Khrushchev: A Journey into the Gulag of the Russian Mind


This illustrated lecture tells the story of Leonid Khrushchev, the author’s grandfather, and the oldest more son of former Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. It is part memoir, part investigation, and a window into Leonid Khrushchev’s life and death – and what they mean in contemporary Russia. less
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Sunset Yoga Class


Take your yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the waterfront views. Grab your mat and bring your more friends. less
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates Mat Class


Join instructor Melissa Ricci from Base Fitness for a flowing, multi-level Pilates mat class that will more tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core and give you renewed energy. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. less
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Workshop | Summer Wellness Classes


Lolë’s health and fitness store is offering complimentary wellness and fitness “meet-ups” with more top notch instructors every Tuesday to all for free. MEET-UP SCHEDULE June 10th: Layla Luciano June 17th: ReXist360 with Shay Kostabi June 24th: Ironstrength Workout with Dr. Jordan Metzl July 1st: ((305 Fitness)) Dance Cardio with Sadie Kurzban July 8th: Functional High Intensity Mix with The Fhitting Room’s Eric Salvador July 15th: Circuit-style Workout with Kat Ellis and Rachel Woods July 22nd: BRICK New York Fitness July 29th: Body Conceptions with Mahri Relin August 5th: Flybarre August 12th: Bari Studio August 19th: Yoga with Erin Jacques less
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Dance Lesson | Sunset Salsa


Things heat up when the sun goes down. Every Tuesday night its Salsa dancing with some of NYC’s best more DJ’s. Beginner Salsa dance lessons from 6:30-7:15, DJ’s start the party at 7:15pm. less
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Author Reading | Chevy Stevens reads from her book That Night


In Chevy Stevens' new psychological thriller, 34-year-old Toni Murphy is getting released from prison more after being convicted of her sister's murder. What's next? Find the real murderer. less
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Screening | Dance on Film: Dean Moss


From the artist: "...Concepts interest me. Imagery interests me. Activities of falling involve me. I more like doing. I like to all, all at once..." less
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital


With: Mary-Jane Lee (soprano), Ginger Costa-Jackson (mezzo-soprano), and Yunpeng Wang (baritone), accompanied more by pianist Dan Saunders. An enchanting evening of favorite opera arias and duets featuring rising Metropolitan Opera stars. less
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poets of Song Cave Press


Featuring the Poets of Song Cave Press: Jane Gregory, Nate Klug, Sara Nicholson, Todd Colby.
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Concert | Pop Sounds: Andrew Bird and The Hands of Glory / Luke Temple


Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and lyricist Andrew Bird picked up his first violin at the age of more four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear. As a teen Bird became interested in a variety of styles including early jazz, country blues and folk music, synthesizing them into his unique brand of pop. Since beginning his recording career in 1997, he has released 11 albums and played thousands of shows. Originally from Cape Anne, Massachusetts, Luke Temple has recorded four critically acclaimed albums, including Here We Go Magic. less
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Theater | Shakespeare's As You Like It: An Outdoor Performance


New York Classical Theatre creates and reinvigorates audiences for the theatre by presenting free and more accessible productions of popular classics and forgotten masterpieces in non-traditional public spaces throughout New York City. less
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7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of more September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you. less
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars. Gaze at the stars, planets, and moon through more the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. less
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Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


You don’t have to leave New York City to see the stars. Gaze at the stars, planets, and moon through more the high-powered telescopes of the Amateur Astronomers Association, and chat with the experts about the sights you see. less
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Film | Concert Film: Jorge Perugorria's Amor Cronico (2012)


A special screening of a music performance film featuring flamboyant Cuban-born/New York-based singer more Cucu Diamantes and her tour around Cuba. The evening also celebrates the opening night of the Latin Alternative Music Conference. less
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Film | Gavin Hood's Ender's Game (2013): More Invading Aliens


Stars: Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld. Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International more Military to lead the fight against the Formics, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion. 114 min. less
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