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Free events for Sunday, 04/08/12
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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!    Read More
23 free events take place on Sunday, April 8 in New York City.
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23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, April 8, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Fair | Street Fair


   
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Parade | Easter parade


Enjoy this festive strolling up and down Fifth Ave. Music, performances, some food and, of course, HATS!!! Look at those who strive to impress others with their finery, or wear one of your own creations on your head!
   
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   
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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Emily gives a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Astor Place/East Village-“The Old and the New” Tour


Highlights: Peter Stuyvesant's Grave, The Yiddish Actor's Walk of Fame, Cooper Union, The Merchants House Museum, The Alamo Cube, St. Mark's Church.
   
1:00 pm
$15...

Screening | Native American Films


Featuring films by and about Native Americans. At 1pm and 3pm.
   
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | College Piano Recital


Featuring Yuri Noh.
   
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | College Senior Trumpet Recital


Featuring Blake Martin.
   
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Open Mic | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   
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3:00 pm
$3

Tour | U.S. Customs House Building Tour


Museum Ambassadors provide a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   
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3:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | College Piano Recital


Featuring Hye Jin Cho.
   
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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | College Violin Recital


Featuring Elly Suh.
   
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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   
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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Bach Vespers


Program: Johann Sebastion Bach Cantata 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden Johann Pachelbel Choral Motet, Christ lag in Todesbanden
   
5:00 pm
Free-will offering

Concert | College Clarinet Recital


Featuring Joanne Kim.
   
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Piano Recital


Featuring Bokyung Park.
   
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6:00 pm
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Theater | Gospel Stage Play: God Doesn't Mean You Get to Live Forever


A gospel musician's faith is tested when he meets a famous singer who believes everlasting life is a cruel hoax perpetuated by God himself. It's takes a little girl to change their lives forever. Stars: Gregory Charles Royal (Duke Ellington Orchestra; Broadway Hit Five Guys Named Moe); Ken "Skillet" Crutchfield (Broadway Hit Ain't Misbehavin); Robbie Love from Los Angeles (Howard Hewitt,Keb' Mo); John B. Ross (Mama I Want To Sing). Introducing Zari Veres Royal. Directed by Terry Ballard. The play is written by former Duke Ellington Orchestra trombonist Gregory Charles Royal who also authored the jazz play It's a Hardbop Life. The play is in the genre that Royal has championed: plays that feature actual musicians as principal actors.
   
6:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Concert | Experimental Sounds


1. Cheryl Pyle, flute, & Nicolas-Letman Burtinovic, bass 2. Frederika Krier, violin 3. Blaise Siwula, reeds, and John Murchison, bass 4. An Open Session
   
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7:00 pm
$5

Jazz | Sunday Jazz Cabaret


Hear some of New York's hot young jazz artists bring the American Songbook to life.
   
7:00 pm
No cover

Performance | Glacks Corp: Powerpoint Improv! Comedy


The Glacks Corporation will hold its annual shareholder meeting on March 11, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The event will be moderated by Glacks Corp’s Chief Executive Officer and will feature presentations from key internal stakeholders. This year’s event is expected to renew shareholder trust in Glacks Corp’s continued profitability. [Powerpoint improv! Improvisers play characters at fictional company, Glacks Corporation. They deliver presentations. The presenters have never seen the slides, which auto-advance. Hilarity ensues.]
   
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8:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Vicious Cycle


A new Sunday open mic. Names are written, put in the bucket, then picked at random. Comics get 4 minutes. And the next week it happens again. It’s kinda like… a Vicious Cycle. Hosted by Molly Austin and Mike Brown.
   
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9:30 pm
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Classical Music | J.S. Bach and Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra

Regular Price: $30
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Play | Tony Winner in a Drama

Regular Price: $92
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | Broadway & Film Actors in Multi-Media Drama

Regular Price: $35
CFT Member Price: $0.00