The Roots Picnic
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It's the first ever Roots Picnic in New York City. The Philadelphia traditions is coming to Bryant Park Saturday and Sunday. It's two days of music with The Roots and some of their favorite bands and musicians. Tickets start at $99.
13th Annual NY Arab-American Comedy Festival
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Friday through Saturday, check out the 13th Annual New York Arab-American Comedy Festival at Gotham Comedy Club and Comic Strip Live. Tickets start at $25.
Chloe Arnold’s Apartment 33 at Aaron Davis Hall
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Chloé Arnold has been on "So You think you can Dance," "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Got Talent." Now you can see her incredible "Apartment 33" tap ensemble at City College's Aaron Davis Hall Friday night. Tickets are $15.
Gwinin Fest at Play Lounge
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Power 105.1's DJ Self is briging back his Gwinin Fest tonight at 9pm
"I started Gwinin Fest because a lot of times people in New York say, 'New York DJs don't support New York artists.' So I said let me design a place where these artists can get heard and have a real show," says DJ Self Founder. Gwinin Fest takes place at The Play Lounge in Elmhurst Queens. Admission $20.
Carmen Herrera: Lines of Sight
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The Whitney Museum see the new exhibit "Carmen Herrera: Lines of Sight." Herrera a 101 year old New York artist is also the subject of the new documentary "The 100 Years Show," a reference to the centenarian's longevity in art and in life.