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19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, May 6, 2021

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Workshop | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Tai Chi in a Park


Learn and master this Chinese martial art for health and self-defense. All ages and levels are welcome. more Classes are rain or shine. Please maintain six feet of social distance and wear a mask. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Essentials for Job Seekers: Identifying Opportunities, Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviewing (virtual)


Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, and uncover your "hidden network." Update your resume, more or even start from scratch. Learn how to craft a cover letter that will land you the interview. Along the way you will learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. All levels of experience welcome. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Hatha Yoga (virtual)


Take an afternoon break and join Lisa for a rejuvenating Hatha Yoga class. This class puts an emphasis more on posture and breathing and is an excellent way to relax the body and strengthen the mind. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Piano Music in a Park


Piano concert series, showcasing ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists. Please wear a mask and practice more social distancing. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Classical Music | Beethoven by American Classical Orchestra Musicians (virtual)


Leading American Classical Orchestra period instrumentalists perform Beethoven's Clarinet Trio, Opus more 11 for clarinet, cello, and piano. In this 250th Beethoven year, the composer's incomparable chamber music comes to life anew on a classical clarinet and original early 19th century Viennese fortepiano. Also on the program is the Adagio Cantabile from Sonata No. 3 in B-flat for clarinet and piano by Johann Baptist Vanhal. Performers: Ed Matthew, clarinet Myron Lutzke, cello Dongsok Shin, fortepiano less
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:15 pm
Free

Jazz | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Jazz Band: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and More


David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band is inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, more Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and more. The band breathes life and passion into America's own great art form. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Other | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) The Art of Bubble-Making: Family Fun


Watch the art of bubble-making! We've all blown soap bubbles before but have you ever seen someone create more a bubble big enough to stand inside? Or one long enough to jump over? Open your eyes to the magical world of bubbles at this family-friendly event. Please wear masks and practice social distancing. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | (IN-PERSON) Bach, Bartok, Broadway, The Beatles and More on Strings!


String trio performs musical selections from Bach, Bartok, Broadway to the Beatles!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Birdwatching | (IN-PERSON) Birding Tour in Midtown


Discover the surprising diversity of birds at this park. It is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders more alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow! Masks are required. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Jazz | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Jazz Quintet


The Brian Fielding Quintet performs at a beautiful location.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Workshop | (IN-PERSON, outdoors) Crossfit Workout


End your Thursday with a little sweat. The class is open to all levels. Masks are required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | (In-PERSON, outdoors) Capoeira Class: Afro-Brazillian Martial Arts Dance


Learn capoeira, an Afro-Brazillian art form which combines dance and martial arts, with instruction by more Ilê de Palmares. Explore movement though music, dance, martial arts and Afro-Brazillian culture. Masks are required. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America's Revolutionary Era (virtual)


In this lecture, historian Mike Bunn offers the first comprehensive history of the British colony of more West Florida. For a host of reasons, including the fact that West Florida did not rebel against the British government, the colony has long been dismissed as a loyal but inconsequential fringe outpost, if considered at all. But the colony's history showcases a tumultuous political scene featuring a halting attempt at instituting representative government; a host of bold and colorful characters; a compelling saga of struggle and perseverance in the pursuit of financial stability; and a dramatic series of battles on land and water which brought about the end of its days under the Union Jack. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | The Life and Death of the Carolina Parakeet: Learn About this Extinct Parrot Species (virtual)


Dr. Kevin Burgio will discuss how he came to study the Carolina Parakeet, along with the species' basic more biology, current thinking about its extinction, and all he learned over the course of the 10 years he has studied and published research on this iconic species. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | A Passage to Improv - Musings on Passages by Britten, Ravel, and Stravinsky (virtual)


Composer and pianist David Haney and multi instrumentalist Dave Storrs present a revolutionary way to more explore classical music. Most compositions are developed using some degree of improvisation. By playing (experimenting) with some of the great passages of music from Britten, Ravel, and Stravinsky, Haney and Storrs present a window into the rare hybrid world of composed and improvised music, in which both disciplines inspire each other. Enjoy this modern look at classical music live from Oregon. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Theater | Condo Rondo: Comedy (virtual)


Highlights from Gay Walley’s comedy, Condo Rondo include a condo Board’s obsession with personality more rather than honesty and a woman’s choice between a charming misogynist and a warm monogamist. Directed by Shela Xoregos less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Executive Director of The Port Authority of NY and NJ on the Future of NY (virtual)


Rick Cotton became Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2017. Prior more to that, Mr. Cotton served as Governor Cuomo's Special Counsellor for Interagency Initiatives, serving as the point person within the Governor's office for most of the Governor's major downstate infrastructure priorities including LaGuardia and JFK Airports, the Moynihan Train Hall and Penn-Farley Complex, the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the expansion of the Javits Center, and the MTA's Second Avenue Subway project. Mr Cotton is joined in conversation by Scott Rechler, chair of the Regional Plan Association and CEO of RXR Realty, to answer the following question, "How do we recalibrate reality to create a better, brighter future for New York?" less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Play | Little Gem: 'a warm slice-of-life tale' – The New York Times (virtual)


Amber, Lorraine, and Kay, three generations of North Dublin women, find themselves suddenly facing the more unexpected in this “warm slice-of-life tale.” (The New York Times). Young Amber’s case of indigestion grows into something more, while her mother Lorraine reluctantly attempts therapist-suggested self-care, and Grandmother Kay struggles with a personal itch while adjusting to life as a caretaker for her beloved Gem. In this hilarious and poignant award-winning work, three women find strength in one another and discover the beauty and complexity of family. By Elaine Murphy Directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull Starring Brenda Meaney, Lauren O’Leary, and Marsha Mason less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | 11-Time Grammy Winning Saxophonist, Clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera (virtual)


Like his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, virtuoso clarinetist and saxophonist D'Rivera possesses a deep commitment more to the cultural exchange between jazz and Latin music. He's also an 11-time Grammy Award winner. This performance will feature the music of Dizzy, Chano, Bebo & Mario -- all friends of Paquito who've left their contributions on American culture, jazz and much more. D'Rivera will be joined by Alex Brown on piano. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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