The productions, free to all New Yorkers, has book, lyrics and direction by Crystal Field and musical score composed by David Tice.

Street Theater always contains an elaborate assemblage of trap doors, giant puppets, smoke machines, masks, original choreography and a huge running screen providing continuous movement behind the actors. The company of 27 actors and five live musicians performs outside. The music varies in style from Bossa Nova to Gilbert & Sullivan. Complex social issues are often presented through children’s allegories, with children as the heroes, making these free productions a popular form of family entertainment.

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Epic Theatre Ensemble commissions and nurtures new socially-minded work by pre-professional, early-career, and well-established writers and supports playwrights exploring timeless social, political, and ethical issues.  The Sunshine series is a new play festival presented each spring that shines a light on important new political writing and plants the seed for future productions by Epic and other like-minded companies.

Dates and time vary.  You must RSVP by calling or via EpicTheatreCtr [at] aol [dot] com.

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15 weeks of free lawn performances at the Riverwalk Commons on Roosevelt Island with music of Appalachian-inspired bluegrass, blues, rock, hip hop, jazz, and the Vintage DJ. Sometimes coupled with swing dancing lessons.

The outdoor film series at Firefighter’s Field starts at sunset on special Saturday, Sunday, or Monday nights.  Choose which movie you would like to see next.

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The NYC Food Film Festival is a multi-sensory experience where filmgoers are able to watch food films then sample the food portrayed in those films. The films are short (generally under 20 minutes) and there are great views of the Upper East Side.

Admission to most of the festival is FREE and tasting portions of food from films will also be FREE.

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Free catch and release fishing. Beyond learning to fish, the program also provides participants with a first hand opportunity to learn about the Hudson River environment. Visitors are also able to view plankton through microscopes.

All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as formal instruction are provided free. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.

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Swing Dance the night away under the stars with music from New York’s hottest dance bands on Sunday evenings. Featured styles include swing, tango and salsa. Dance lessons before the live bands go on.

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