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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 12, 2013?

42 free events take place on Friday, April 12 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 12 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, April 12, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | Bronx Walk: Poe Cottage, Kingsbridge Armory, Arthur Avenue


Approx. 4 miles, moderate to brisk pace, but with frequent stops. We will walk around a busy, urban area of The Bronx: also including the shopping district of Fordham Center, street art (aka graffiti), beautiful old apartment buildings on the Grand Concourse, and more. Will finish hike with lunch in Arthur Avenue (The Bronx's Little Italy). Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3

City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best plays. For Advanced beginners, and Intermediary players. Join the fun and meet new friends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Workshop | Yoga at the Library


Free Yoga Classes at the Library bought to you by Shape up NYC. Expert Instructors. Please bring your own mats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Richard LaGravenese's P.S. I Love You (2007): Life Is for the Living


With Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow. A grieving young widow discovers her late husband has left her a list of ten tasks revealed in secret messages delivered anonymously. These letters are intended to ease her out of grief and transition her to a new life. 126 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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 Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Jake Schreier's Robot & Frank (2012): Man-Machine Mischief


With Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Frank Langella. Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team. 85 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | The Art of the Duo, with Jane Ira Bloom and Fred Hersch


The intimacy of the duo setting is something that has challenged and fascinated jazz artists throughout jazz history. Renowned pianist Fred Hersch and soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom have been long-time collaborators since the early 1980’s and cite this format as a special vehicle for the unique mix of expression and surprise in their art. These two seasoned improvisers will perform and talk about what playing "in twos" means for them.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Master Class | Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch


Pianist and composer Fred Hersch has been called a "one of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation" by Downbeat and has earned a place among the foremost jazz artists in the world today. From the late 70's onward as a sideman to jazz legends including Joe Henderson, Art Farmer and Stan Getz, he has solidified a reputation as a versatile master of jazz piano, as well as a relentlessly probing composer and conceptualist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Klein Collins High School Chorale


Kasey Pope, director Program to be announced
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Discussion | Financial Regulation and Monetary Policy


A discussion on financial regulation and monetary policy featuring: Philip Abradu-Otoo, Advisor to the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund Andrew Blake, Senior Advisor, Centre for Central Banking Studies, Bank of England Rashad Cassim, Head of the Research Department at the South African Reserve Bank Gill Hammond, Director, Centre for Central Banking Studies, Bank of England Augusto de la Torre, Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, The World Bank Alejandro Werner, Director, Western Hemisphere Department, IMF Guillermo Calvo, Director of the Program in Economic Policy Management will chair.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Book Signing | 50s pop idol Paul Anka signs copies of his new book and CD


Meet singer and songwriter Paul Anka ("Diana," "You Are My Destiny," "Lonely Boy") during a live Q&A session hosted by Cousin Brucie Morrow, followed by an autograph signing of his new album "Duets" and his new book "My Way: An Autobiography".
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

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, 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
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | The Lab Chorus performs musical theatre selections


Join the Lab Chorus for an afternoon of music as they present selections inspired by landmark musical theatre and films of past present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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. 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Anna Penchuk, Soprano 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Christie Dashiell, Jazz Voice 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Lele Jiang, Violin 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Yinfei Wang, Piano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Kevin Bene, Jazz Saxophone 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Lovell Chang, Trumpet 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Stephen Biegner, Tenore 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Jeongseon Ellen Lee, Piano 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Olli Hirvonen, Jazz Guitar
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Free Music Friday


5:30 Sara Lewis - Charming folk pop 6:05 Jascha Hoffman - Internationally flavored avant-garde 6:40 Julia Barry - Lyrically lush jazz songwriting
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Installation: Chantal Akerman’s Maniac Shadows


Playing on entwined relationships of presence and absence, legendary Belgian filmmaker Chantal Akerman’s latest installation features video shot at her residences in different countries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Shishkin Mikhail reads from his novel Maidenhair


An evening with the celebrated Russian writer Mikhail Shishkin, who will read from his novel Maidenhair. On hand will be translator Marian Schwartz who will read from her translation of the novel published late last year by Three Percent. The evening will conclude with a conversation between author and translator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | The Spider & The Wasp by Alice Pencavel, a College Production


Part of NEW VOICES Playwrights Festival. Five original plays in repertory, highlight Drama’s graduating playwrights, directors, and actors of 2013.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Authors Tom Cardamone and Trebor Healey read from their work


Lambda Literary Award nominees Tom Cardamone (Pacific Rimming) and Trebor Healey (A Horse Named Sorrow) read from their recent novels and discuss queer literature and their books' themes of obsession, intimacy and being a misfit in America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | College Jazz Saxophone Recital


Matt Berman, saxophone
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Piano Recital: Daniela Bracchi


The artist faculty are superb instructors AND world-class performers! From classical, to jazz, to world music, the Artist Performance Series presents some of the city's best artists in an intimate and acoustically beautiful environment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Joyelle McSweeney reads from her book Salamandrine: 8 Gothics


Joyelle McSweeney is a poet and author of hybrid-genre novels. Her new book is forthcoming this year from Tarpaulin Sky Press.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | New York Arabic Orchestra CANCELLED!!


On Muslim World Music Day, audiences around the globe embrace the diversity and beauty of music, art, and literature of the Islamic tradition. Bassam Saba and the 30-member New York Arabic Orchestra bring the celebration to Harlem with classical Arab-Andalusian vocal and instrumental repertoire on featured traditional instruments, including the oud (Arabic lute) and nay.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | No Name... & A Bag O' Chips Comedy/Variety Show


The show will feature performers Liz Miele (Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”), Bruce Cherry (VH1’s “My Coolest Years”) and Miguel Dalmau (Hoboken Comedy Festival) Featuring "No Name" house band The Summer Replacements” including Carl (BabyFreak) Fortunato, Pat (Dangerous Monk) O’Shea and Fernando (Dr. Sandman) Morales Gonzalez.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Moss reads from his book Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us


From a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter at The New York Times comes the explosive story of the rise of the processed food industry and its link to the emerging obesity epidemic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Staged Reading | blessing the boats: the remix – A Staged Reading


A re-imagining of an original play written and performed by Sekou Sundiata. Followed by a discussion with the creative team. Directed by Rhodessa Jones. Featuring Mike Ladd, Will Power, and Carl Hancock Rux.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Marten Persiel's This Ain't California (2012)


A hymn to the subversive power of vitality, this fast-paced documentary takes us on a trip through the strange unknown world of the 'Rollbrettfahrer' as skateboarders were known in the GDR (East Germany), a country where besides those loyal to the regime, there was also an avowed political resistance. 90 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | 2013 Contemporary Music Festival


The Mannes Orchestra presents a concert linked to the 2013 Contemporary Music Festival, featuring two works by composition students (winners of the year's composition competition), as well as a work by a faculty composer, and a work by 2012-2013 Composer-In-Residence, Derek Bermel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | College Voice Recital


Elizabeth Picker, soprano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | First Stages: College Performers in Works by College Composers


From the Programs in Vocal Performance and Music Composition
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | The New Juilliard Ensemble


Joel Sachs leads the New Juilliard Ensemble in a program featuring world premieres composed for NJE by Eugene Astapov, Mohammed Fairouz, David Hertzberg, Luca Lombardi, and Laura Elise Schwendinger.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | Adam O'Farrill, Jazz Trumpeter


Rising young trumpeter Adam O'Farrill leads a small group of jazz upstarts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Jazz | The Flail, Jazz Quintet


Since its formation in 2001, New York City-based jazz quintet The Flail has established itself as one of the city’s most accomplished ensembles, regularly performing at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, and Small’s Jazz Club, among others. The outfit’s ultra-melodic, rhythmically complex original compositions contain shades of Coltrane and Ellington peppered with a thrilling dash of free-jazz experimentation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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Theater | Aperture by p.g. gerson, a College Production


Part of NEW VOICES Playwrights Festival. Five original plays in repertory, highlight Drama’s graduating playwrights, directors, and actors of 2013.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 pm
Free
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