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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 8, 2015?

45 free events take place on Wednesday, April 8 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 8 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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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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Workshop | Park FitClub: Boot Camp with The Rise NYC


Energize your day with a workout before work. Join The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, for a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back - and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high-fives encouraged. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
Free

Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood 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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10:00 am
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Workshop | MS Word 2010 for Beginners Workshop


Learn the basics features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Film | Leo McCarey's Oscar Winner The Bells of St. Mary's (1945): Save the School


With: Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers. At a big city Catholic school, Father O'Malley and Sister Benedict indulge in friendly rivalry, and succeed in extending the school through the gift of a building. 126 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
Free

Lecture | From Regional Power to Superpower: China and the World Under Xi Jinping


With Li Weidong, Visiting Scholar, Institute for the Study of Human Rights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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 to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | North Woods Tour


View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the "Manhattan Adirondacks." Route involves many hills and stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | PBS host Tavis Smiley discusses his book My Journey with Maya


Tavis Smiley — broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist — is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS, as well as The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI), and the daily online radio program, Tavis Talks, on the Tavis Smiley Network (TSN) on BlogTalk Radio.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Joy In Singing Finals


A competition for emerging singers of art song.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Midday Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Workshop | Protecting Your Privacy and Security


This course will cover how important it is to be safe when providing your information on the internet as well as ensuring your computer is safe from those that want to hack it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy free live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | High Line Photography Tour


Tour the High Line with a licensed guide, renowned photographer, and a downtown Manhattan resident of 40 years. See spectacular views and vivid details of the west side of mid-Manhattan. Your guide will provide you with photo opportunities galore and will direct you in how to get your shots - views over the Hudson River, a vast range and display of wild self-seeding plants, and a time-capsule (mid–19th century into the 21st) of urban architecture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | Institutional Mono-Cropping


A talk by Laszlo Bruszt, European University Institute.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:10 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Master Class | Master Class: Helen Callus, 'One of the World's Greatest Violists'


Helen Callus, hailed as “one of the world’s greatest violists” (American Record Guide), “a violist of the highest caliber” (Strings magazine), and “one of the foremost violists of her generation” (Fanfare magazine), continues to captivate audiences with her lyrical tone, technical command, and profound artistry. Sought after as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist, Callus has performed with such world-class ensembles as the Tokyo and Juilliard String Quartets and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Tour | Central Park Sunset Tour


Stroll through the park and hear 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 among 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 Piano Recital


Ahran Kate Kim, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Kehinde Wiley


In celebration of a major exhibition of Wiley’s signature paintings and sculptures, the artist discusses his work over his prolific fourteen-year career with Eugenie Tsai, Curator of Contemporary Art at Brooklyn Museum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Catalonia at the Crossroads


A talk with Artur Mas i Gavarró, the President of the Government of Catalonia, who will discuss Catalonia’s next steps in the wake of the 2014 vote on independence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Chiquis Rivera discusses her book Forgiveness


Artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Chiquis Rivera joins in conversation with People en Espanol to discuss her new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


Joshua Sechan, Bassoon 6 p.m. Juliana Han, Collaborative Piano 8 p.m. Lowenthal Piano Studio Recital 8 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre: A 350th Birthday Celebration


Program: Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre: Sonata VI: Sonates Pour le Viollon et pour le Clavecin (Paris, 1707) Esther: Cantates françoises, sur des sujets tirez de l'Ecriture, Livre I (Paris, 1708) Dances: from Céphale et Procris (Paris, 1694) Suite III: Les Pièces de Clavessin de Mad.elle de La Guerre (Paris, 1687) Sonates en trio IV: Sonnatta della signora de la guerre, unpublished (c. 1695) Le Sommeil d’Ulisse: Semele, L’Ile de Delos, Le Sommeil d’Ulisse, Cantates françoises (Paris, c. 1715) Featuring: Melody Nishinaga, Harpsichord Claire Raphaelson, Soprano Melanie Williams, Baroque Flute Anna Lester, Baroque Violin Sarah Stone, Viola da Gamba
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Himalayan Happy Hour: Sprial Music


A free concert with artists specializing in music from the Himalayas and South Asia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Michael McFaul, Former US Ambassador to Russia


A lecture by Ambassador Michael McFaul, who served for five years in the Obama administration, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012), and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Paintings: Mary Hrbacek's Life Before Life


In an age when human activity increasingly puts natural ecosystems under siege, Hrbacek's semi-abstract imagery evokes the interconnectedness of the web of life and exhorts empathy with all living things.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Why Haiti Needs a Higher Love V: Meditations on VooDoo Doll


A lecture by Gina Ulysse of Wesleyan University.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Colleen Taylor Sen discusses her book Feasts and Fasts: A History of South Asian Food from The Indus Valley to Little India


This illustrated lecture examines the diet of the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, describing the country’s cuisine in the context of its religious, moral, social, and philosophical development.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | French Film: Virginie Despentes' Bye Bye Blondie (2012)


In the 1980s, Gloria and Frances had loved each other like teenagers: drugs, sex and rock’n’roll. Then each made her own way. Twenty years later, Frances comes back to Gloria in an attempt to retrieve the romance they had. 87 min. In French with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | What Do Food Lawyers Do?


As the food movement gains traction, lawyers are becoming more vital to the conversation. Come hear from five experienced attorneys who practice a wide range of food law, spanning the corporate, sustainable agriculture, class action litigation, and public policy arenas. Speakers: Michele Simon, President, Eat Drink Politics Jason Foscolo, Partner, Foscolo and Handel, The Food Law Firm Kim E. Richman, Law Office of K. E. Richman Steve Armstrong, Chief Food Law Counsel, Campbell Soup Company Ellen Fried, Adjunct Assistant Professor (moderator)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Shadi Habib Allah


Born in Jerusalem in 1977, Shadi Habib Allah received a BFA from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in 2003 and an MFA from Columbia University in 2010. He was twice awarded 2nd Prize for the Young Artist Award from the A.M. Qattan Foundation, and has attended residencies at Cittadelarte, Fondazione Pistoletto in Biella, Italy and Gasworks in London, England.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Bernard Kerik discusses his book From Jailer to Jailed: My Journey from Correction and Police Commissioner to Inmate #84888-054


Ex-head of New York Police Department Bernard B. Kerik narrates his disgrace in his new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Caryl Phillips discusses his book The Lost Child


A sweeping story of orphans and outcasts, haunted by the past and fighting to liberate themselves from it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Cherrie Amour reads from her book Free to Be Me


Baltimore-based spoken word artist Cherrie Amour will perform selections from her first book of poetry as part of the National Poetry Month celebration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Signing | Oscar-nominated actor Mariel Hemingway signs copies of her book Out Came the Sun


Mariel Hemingway reveals her painful struggle to stay sane as the youngest child in a family famously known for being plagued with crippling mental illnesses. She will be in conversation with publishing powerhouse Judith Regan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | PBS host Tavis Smiley discusses his book My Journey with Maya


Tavis Smiley — broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist — is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS, as well as The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI), and the daily online radio program, Tavis Talks, on the Tavis Smiley Network (TSN) on BlogTalk Radio.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Pénélope Bagieu discusses her graphic novel Exquisite Corpse


A special conversation between graphic novelists Pénélope Bagieu and Julia Wertz. Bagieu will present her first graphic novel to be published in the US.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Animated Spirits: New Animated Shorts from Europe


Followed by a discussion and Q&A with Tom Brown, award-winning animation film director (Annecy, Sundance, SXSW), Holbrooks Studios and a reception and networking event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Film | Documentary: Rachel Lyon's Hate Crimes in the Heartland (2014)


A feature documentary that explores the 250,000 hate crimes committed in America each year through the powerful stories of two crimes committed in Tulsa, Oklahoma over 90 years apart. 60 min. There will be a discussion with Rachel Lyons, filmmaker; Steven W. Hawkins, Executive Director, Amnesty International; Jeff Smith, assistant professor of urban policy at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy; and Michelle Materre, assistant professor, School of Media Studies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Tactus performs works by Reich, Grisey, Davidovsky


Program: Grisey - Talea Davidovsky - Piano Septet Reich - Double Sextet Jeffrey Milarsky, Conductor
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | College Voice Recital


Maya Gur, mezzo-soprano A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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