Enjoy more NYC with a daily look at where to go and what to do – close to home and around the city.
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK.
Celebrate the fifth annual “One Day Without Shoes” by going barefoot. Hosted by TOMS footwear, the walk raises awareness about children who live without shoes. It is also supported by New York Islanders and Kiehl’s, which will provide foot balm for guests. 9 a.m. Free. Thompson Square Park, 10th St. and Ave. A. Info: onedaywithoutshoes.com.
HIS MUSIC AND HIS MUSE.
Nile Rodgers will appear at a “Songwriters Hall of Fame Master Session” at New York University. Rodgers, who has worked with David Bowie, Madonna and Mick Jagger, will share his experiences as a musician, producer, composer and guitarist. 7 p.m. Free. Frederick Loewe Theatre, 35 W. Fourth St. (212) 998-5424.
EAST MEETS WEST.
Angela DavisGardner discusses “Butterfly’s Child,” her novel about the illegitimate kid of an American officer and a geisha. To celebrate the release of the paperback, Greenlight Bookstore will sell it at 30% off. 7:30 p.m. Free. 686 Fulton St., Brooklyn. (718) 246-0200.
‘BOX’-ING DAY.
Dyker Library presents “Teen-in-the-box.” Students will be given boxes with surprise activities such as chess, creative writing and drawing. 2:30 p.m. Free. 8202 13th Ave., Brooklyn. (718) 748-6261.
ARIAS OF EXPERTISE.
The Richard Tucker Music Foundation holds a vocal competition that offers cash prizes to aspiring opera singers. 10:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Free. 92nd St. Y, Lexington Ave. at 92nd St. (212) 757-2218.
IT’S ALL IN THE ‘EXECUTION.’
Head to powerhouse Arena for the launch of “I Am an Executioner: Love Stories.” It’s Rajesh Parameswaran’s collection of tales about the connection between love and power. 7 p.m. Free. 37 Main St., Brooklyn. (718) 666-3049.
PLAYING WITH PRIDE.
Listen to songs of Arab pride, dignity and liberation as performed by Simon Shaheen, a Palestinian-american oud player and violinist. RSVP at (212) 8684444. 7 p.m. $20-$25. The Graduate Center, Elebash Recital Hall, 365 Fifth Ave., at 35th St. (212) 817-8215.
TAKING A NEW POSITION.
Florence Meyers shows how to do yoga exercises while sitting on chairs. Wear workout clothes. Registration is required. 2:30 p.m. Free. Rego Park Library, 91-41 63rd Drive, Queens. (718) 459-5140.
TRUST IN ‘DUST.’
Benjamin Busch talks about his memoir, “Dust to Dust,” which explores his childhood and life as a soldier in Iraq. 7 p.m. Purchase of the book or a $10 Strand Books gift card is required to attend. 828 Broadway, at E. 12th St., third floor. (212) 473-1452.
HE’S A FUNNY GUY.
Long Island native Kevin Kneuer, a recent semi-finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival, plays Carolines. 7:30 p.m. $16.50. 1626 Broadway, at W. 49th St. (212) 757-4100.
Ashley Lofters