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Friday Aug. 1, 2025

Untitled Artwork
10 am – 8 pm

The Subway Doodle Experience

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  • Free
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10 am – 5 pm

Kids Creative Corner

  • Ages: 5 – 8
  • Free
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10 – 11 am

Le Carrousel Extravaganza

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10 am – 9 pm

Poster House Presents First Friday

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4:30 – 6 pm

BBK Rocks New York City

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  • Music
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5 – 6 pm

Dance Workshop With Dance Theatre of Harlem

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Lincoln Center’s David Geffen HallManhattan
Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band
7 – 8:30 pm

Bryant Park Picnic Performances Presented by Bank of America: Carnegie Hall Citywide | Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band

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