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Thursday Jan. 1, 1970

NYRP’s Back-To-School Backpack Bonanza – Westervelt Community Garden

Ages: All
Family
Free

143 Westervelt AvenueStaten Island

Reel Talks

Bryant Park Reel Talks: 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins

Bryant ParkManhattan

Summer Adventure Dance Party with Bubbles The Silly Entertainer

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Music

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

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Lobby Sounds with Marshal Herridge Duo

Free
Music

Moxy ChelseaChelsea

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Drag Bingo with Sparkle Monster

Moxy ChelseaManhattan

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Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction Preview at Heritage Auctions

Ages: All
Family
Free
Sports

Heritage AuctionsManhattan

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Back-to-School Party and Backpack Giveaway

Kings Theatre CourtyardBrooklyn

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Back to School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Family
Free

Neighborhood Care FlushingNew York City

Outspoken Voices: LGBTQ+ Storytelling Circle

Free
LGBTQ+

Virtual via ZoomVirtual

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Legendary Looks: Preserving Our Legacy Author Talk & Book Signing

City Lore GalleryEast Village

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Live at the Gantries: Mireya Ramos

Free
LGBTQ+

Gantry Plaza State ParkLong Island City

Uncontaminated Sound Live: In Conversation with musician Jeffrey Lewis

Art
Free

Pete’s Candy StoreBrooklyn

Spirited Away Psychic & Paranormal Night!

Barrow’s Intense Tasting RoomBrooklyn

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Take Charge of Diabetes with Plant-Based Nutrition

Ages: 3 and up
Beauty
Classes
Family

Neighborhood Care Fordham Rd, 254 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458New York City

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National Prosecco Day at Sunrise of Staten Island

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Summerween Teen Takeover at The Paley Museum!

Ages: 13 and up
Expo
Family
Free

The Paley MuseumManhattan

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The Roast of Gram Parsons

Free
Music

Fred’s Dog HouseBrooklyn

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Crayon Box Comedy Show

Comedy
Free

SleepwalkBrooklyn

GET FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, PRIZES & MORE AT THE FREE BLACK HEALTH MATTERS HARLEM WEEK 2025 HEALTH SUMMIT & EXPO!

The Riverside ChurchHarlem

Sensational Summer: Beautiful Beaded Suncatchers

Ages: 5 and up
Craft & DIY
Environment
Family

Greenbelt Nature CenterStaten Island

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Back To School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Family
Free

Neighborhood Care BensonhurstBensonhurst

Oyate 2025 Summer Independent Study Showcase

276 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY, 10451New York City

Back to School Night: The Art in Sports

Ages: All
Art
Attractions
Family

Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn

FHL – Arriba

¡Arriba! with Cheo y Los Consentidos de la Casa, Yailenne Escobar, and DJ Mickey Pérez

The High LineChelsea

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Chime’s Banking on Love

Free

31 East 17th Street, Union Square, New YorkManhattan

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Crown & Coast: Caribbean Heritage Party

Free
Music

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Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Arden Reign & Joan Caddell & the Midnight Choir

Ages: All
Family
Free
Music

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

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Queens Jazz Trail Concert: High & Mighty Brass Band

Free
LGBTQ+

George Seuffert, Sr. BandshellQueens

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EROSION: The Playground – An Immersive Art, Sound, and Community Experience

Pinky SwearManhattan

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Landline Comedy

Comedy
Free

Wild East BrewingBrooklyn

Savage Aug. 14

Savage Comedy Show (free!)

Comedy
Free

Logan’s RunBrooklyn

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