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Performances at Athens Square, Astoria

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Ray Borchers Invite AUG 2025

Ray Borchers – Paintings – 1 Night Exhibition at The Living Gallery (Bushwick Brooklyn) Tues AUG 19, 2025

Art
Free

The Living GalleryBrooklyn

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Sandy Hudson Discusses Defund: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All with Brian Jones

New Lots LibraryBrooklyn

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Brooklyn Books & Booze Reading Series

Barrows Intense Ginger Tasting RoomBrooklyn

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“A Night at La Nacional” (Arthouse Film and Multidisciplinary Event)

La Nacional – Spanish Benevolent SocietyWest Village/Chelsea

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The 39th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

Art
Free

Agora GalleryManhattan

Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton’s Back To School Giveaway

Tappen ParkStaten Island

Sunrise of Staten Island Farmers Market

sunrise of Staten IslandStaten Island

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Family
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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Splash & Paint: A Summer Sea Adventure

Ages: 4 and under
Animals
Craft & DIY
Family

bumblebeesrusBrooklyn

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Word Play – Free Poerty Slam @ Sugar Mouse

Sugar MouseEast Village

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CityPicklePalooza: Pickleball in the Square

Free
Sports

Union Square Park, North PlazaManhattan

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Senior Appreciation Day

Ages: All
Beauty
Classes
Family

Neighborhood Care AnnadaleNew York City

Summer Reading Celebration: The Bubble, Comedy, and Music Show with Turtle Dance Music

Ages: 12 and under
Family
Free
Music

Tremont LibraryBronx

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Poster Tots: Block by Block

Ages: 3 – 4
Art
Family
Free

Poster HouseChelsea

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Diabetes Wellness Day

Ages: All
Beauty
Classes
Family

Neighborhood Care Fordham RdFordham Heights

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Field Day with BCM

Ages: 12 and under
Art
Community
Family

Brower ParkBrooklyn

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NYC Parks Presents: Kids Fun and Fit Day

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Athletic Field in P.O. Serrano PlaygroundBronx

Back To School 2025

Regreso a clases en East Elmhurst Library

East Elmhurst LibraryEast Elmhurst

Music and Maritime

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience

Free

WavertreeSeaport

Fyutch!

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Music

Mott Haven LibraryBronx

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FREE Latin Jazz/World Music Concert & Tribute to Santana

Free

Friends of Dag Hammarskjold PlazaManhattan

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An Evening of Art, Poetry and Community at Vital Art Studios Gallery

Vital Art Studios GalleryNY

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Landline Comedy at Wild East Brewing

Comedy
Free

Wild East BrewingBrooklyn

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Times SquareManhattan

Jeep® 4×4 City Camp

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Domino SquareBrooklyn

Brooklyn District Attorney’s Youth Summerfest

Luna ParkBrooklyn

Family Fun Day at Tilden Playground

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Tilden PlaygroundBrooklyn

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Back to School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Family
Free

Neighborhood Care Fordham RdBelmont

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Summer Festival

Ages: 8 and under
Family
Free
Open Houses

NY Kids Club Park Slope-GowanusBrooklyn

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