If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in New York City this week, from art openings to a public weaving project.
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The Masks They Wear
From the event description:
"The Masks They Wear,” artwork by Terri Frohman, is a digital collage series that explores and reinterprets romantic courtship.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Soft Opening, 570 Manhattan Ave.
Price: Free
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BOCCARA ART Open Call Reception
From the event description:
BOCCARA ART is pleased to present the work of over 30 artists living and working in the tristate area.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 7-10 p.m.
Where: BOCCARA ART Brooklyn, 198 24th St.
Price: Free
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Times Square Magic
From the event description:
"Times Square Magic" takes over the club's stage with astonishing feats of mind-reading, juggling and illusions. You'll see magicians from New York and beyond who've pulled off the seemingly impossible on "America's Got Talent," "Last Comic Standing" and more.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.
Where: LOL Times Square, 711 Seventh Ave., Floor 2
Price: Free
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Tango Date
From the event description:
Indulge a date by stepping into this saloon-style Argentinian dance studio, where you'll learn the basics of seduction "a la tango."
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m.
Where: Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 286 Fifth Ave.
Price: $25
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Soft Survey: Readings of Public Space
From the event description:
"Soft Survey" is a public weaving project that creates life-size, abstracted maps of public parks in Queens. During this day-long event, the artist will use a traditional loom modified to travel across grass and dirt, recording the shape of park lands in fabric while sharing knowledge of handcraft and local history.
When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Where: Highland Park, Queens
Price: Free
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