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33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 12, 2013

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Workshop | Early Morning Yoga


This hour-long yoga class on Pier 6 integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation more to stretch, strengthen and condition. All levels are welcome. Limited mats available. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class. less
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic more park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided. less
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish more that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled more and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway. less
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10:00 am
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City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central more Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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11:00 am
$6

Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from more members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club. less
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11:00 am
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international more monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. less
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11:15 am
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Workshop | Beginner Japanese Language Class


Instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these standalone classes.
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11:45 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome more to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow! less
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring for Two Pianos


A rare musical feat: a performance of Russian composer Igor Stravinsky’s revolutionary The Rite of more Spring adapted for two pianos and celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Parisian debut. less
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12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Victor Lin, Jazz Pianist


Victor Lin is a former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor more at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School. less
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12:30 pm
Free

Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander more Hamilton Customs House. less
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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2:00 pm
$6

City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, more however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all. less
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, more food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments. less
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Masterpiece Theatre at the Library: Downton Abbey


Season 3 - Parts 7 and 8
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Wii Fit for Adults


Calling all Adults who want to lose or maintain current weight: Join Wii Fit for Adults and benefit from more burning calories, socializing, maintaining current weight and/or tracking your BMI. Use the various workouts including yoga, strength training, boxing, stepping, hula hooping, running, and regaining balance through using the balance exercises. The Wii tracks your weight and BMI as well as your progress and allows you to compete with others. It is a fun way to keep a record of your progress while exercising. less
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
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3:00 pm
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Performance | Celebrate the 120th Birthday of Mae West with Diamond Lil


Celebrate the 120th birthday of Mae West when her novel Diamond Lil comes to life with words, music, more rare vintage images, and song favorites of the 1890s Bowery. With actress Darlene Violette, actor Sidney Myer, historian LindaAnn Loschiavo, and musician Brian McInnis. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Other | 1,000 New Yorkers to receive a free pair of jeans


With over 1,000 styles of denim offered at Sears and Shop Your Way, the brand is showcasing an expansive more representation of jeans to try on, as well as giving 1000 attendees the opportunity to take home a new pair of jeans and a denim drawstring backpack. The event kicks off the upcoming back-to-school season with the denim showcase for men, women and juniors along with a one-time special performance by Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough. less
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5:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Sunset Tour


Join Free Tours by Foot as they stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. more Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park. less
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: A Beautiful Spell by Greg Kalleres


A married couple wakes up one night and realizes that they have fallen out of love.
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6:00 pm
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City Walk | The High Line Sunset Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, more French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park. Reservations Required RESERVE NOW less
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6:00 pm
Free

Lecture | David Skinner discusses his book The Story of Ain’t: America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Published


This lecture depicts the controversy of Webster's Third, the so-called permissive dictionary that was more denounced by everyone from the New York Times to Dwight Macdonald to the American Bar Association. He discusses what to make of the controversy, the historical value of dictionaries and whether it is okay to boldly split an infinitive. less
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Ayana Mathis reads from her book The Twelve Tribes of Hattie


In 1923, fifteen-year-old Hattie Shepherd flees Georgia and settles in Philadelphia, hoping for a chance more at a better life. Instead, she marries a man who will bring her nothing but disappointment and watches helplessly as her firstborn twins succumb to an illness a few pennies could have prevented. Hattie gives birth to nine more children whom she raises with grit and mettle and not an ounce of the tenderness they crave. less
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner


The Monday night fiction reading group will discuss In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner. The more group meets in the Cafe and is open to all. less
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Mixed Bag: Story Time for Grown-Ups


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as they read you a story or two.
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Strength Training


Brooklyn Strength leads challenging and fun outdoor fitness classes that focus on strength training and more aerobic intervals in and around the Park. Meet at Pier 6, but make sure to arrive on time because the class is mobile! All fitness classes are one hour long. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class. less
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Peter Gethers reads from his book Ask Bob


Multi-faceted author Peter Gethers is back with Ask Bob, in which a pet doctor discovers what it means more to be human. The author of the bestseller The Cat Who Went to Paris read from his touching new novel. less
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7:00 pm
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Concert | “No Name“ Presents The Uptown Cabaret, a Singers Showcase


The multi-talented Alex DeSuze returns to host the “No Name Uptown Cabaret Second Monday” monthly more singers showcase. DeSuze, whose background includes acting, directing and singing at venues throughout the NYC-metro area, will be joined by guest musical director Marilynn Seits. less
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7:30 pm
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Film | George Cukor's The Women (1939): Based on Clare Booth Luce's Play


With Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, and Rosalind Russell. A study of the lives and romantic entanglements more of various interconnected women. 132 Min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm). less
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Film | Niki Caro's Oscar Nominee Whale Rider (2002): Sea of Love


Stars Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton. A contemporary story of love, rejection more and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize. 101 min. Free popcorn! less
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8:15 pm
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Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer

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Theater | Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

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