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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 8, 2016?

36 free events take place on Friday, 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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36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, April 8, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Symposium | Dante's Vita Nuova: Archaeologies of a Text


9:00am: Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:30am: First Session 11:30am: Second Session 3:00pm: Third Session 5:00pm: Discussion
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Other | Monks Make a Sand Mandala


Watch as the Tibetan Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery create a magnificent mandala sand painting created with millions of grains of colored sands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


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. This tour takes place every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Transcendent Arts of Tibet and India: Multiphonic Chanting


Featuring the Tibetan Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery. This event takes place April 4-8.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Concert Choir of Box Elder High School


From Brigham City, UT. Choral works and arrangements by Tomás Luis de Victoria, Craig Courtney, Matthew Harris, Matthew Culloton, Stephen Caracciollo, Rosephanye Powell, Claudia Bigler, and Moses Hogan
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Master Class | Dances with Wolves: Indigenous Contemporary Dance Master Class


A week-long series of contemporary indigenous-focused dance master classes comes to #MANAhatta and celebrates Lenapehoking as a site of cultural activation. The masterclasses are led by Jack Gray (A/P/A Institute at NYU Artist-in-Residence) and guest professional artists from Alaska (Emily Johnson), Philippines (Sammay Dizon), and Aotearoa (Louise Potiki Bryant, Jasmin Canuel, and Bianca Hyslop). The guest artists will showcase the very latest advancements and developments in contemporary indigenous dance, and share a range of diverse practices and innovations during each two-hour session. Suitable and open to all range of mobilities and experience levels. This event takes place April 4-8.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | David Gordon Green's Our Brand Is Crisis (2015): Political Animals


Stars: Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton, Anthony Mackie. A battle-hardened American political consultant is sent to help re-elect a controversial president in Bolivia, where she must compete with a long-term rival working for another candidate. 110 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | History and Theory


A discussion about the renowned German political theorist Carl Schmitt. Featuring Maria pia Lara (University Autonoma Metropolitana), Enzo Traverso (Cornell), Matthew Specter (Central Connecticut State University), Benjamin Brower (University of Texas), and Federico Finchelstein and Andreas Kalyvas from the New School for Social Research. Comments by Andrew Arato (NSSR) and Jeremy Varon (NSSR).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Talk | 15 Super Foods Under $2.99: Lose Weight on a Budget


Learn a list of super foods under $1.99 that will make your skin glow, waistline tight, and cut your food costs. Also explore 15 super foods that reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease under $2.99. Mona Laru believes in going organic, supporting local vendors and understands there is not a one-size-fits-all approach when working with individual goals.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Dance: Mauve Bird with Yellow Teeth Red Feathers Green Feet and a Rose Belly: Part YELLOW


A multidisciplinary performance in which vast colors, inflatables, sound and dance combine to create an immersive psychological landscape commenting on Desire. It could be viewed as a “handheld history”, a collection of personal accounts, about transformation within a culture. Presented by Tamar Ettun and her performance group, The Moving Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Master Class | Erik Ralske, Horn Master Class


Principal horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, since 2010. Was featured in a July 2010 New York Times article for having won both the MET Opera position and the Los Angeles Philharmonic principal horn position in the same week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Discussion: Roland Barthes’ Cinema by Philip Watts


Panel discussion on Philip Watts’ book with editors Vincent Debaene, Sam Di Iorio and Dudley Andrew.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Symposium | Racial Impersonation in Latin America and the Caribbean


This symposium features investigations of racial parody across Latin American and the Caribbean including black face, yellowface, redface, and passing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free

Master Class | Master Class: Cellist Deborah Pae and Pianist Misha Namirovsky


World renowned musicians Deborah Pae and Misha Namirovsky are visiting the Music Performance Program for a mini residency starting with an open masterclass for our students and ending with a performance at Italian Academy featuring two of our own pianists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Reading | Creative Writing Program Alumni Reading


With: J. Scott Brownlee, James Byrne, Thomas Dooley, and Morgan Parker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance: Mauve Bird with Yellow Teeth Red Feathers Green Feet and a Rose Belly: Part YELLOW


A multidisciplinary performance in which vast colors, inflatables, sound and dance combine to create an immersive psychological landscape commenting on Desire. It could be viewed as a “handheld history”, a collection of personal accounts, about transformation within a culture. Presented by Tamar Ettun and her performance group, The Moving Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Juliann Ma, piano 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Chuan Jin, baritone 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Flora Kirou, soprano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Shuai Zhang, piano 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Giorgi Mikadze, jazz piano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Joo Yeon Park, piano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Yihao Zhang, piano 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Chunghee Lee, soprano 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Connor Schultze, jazz double bass
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Lecture | Bio-Materialization: A New Scientific Design Approach


A lecture on the concept and technologies involved in the Scientific Design Approach (SDA) with Dr. Markus Holzbach, a trained Ceramic Engineer, Architect, and Material Specialist and Werner W. Lorke, Physicist and Material Scientist. Their talk focuses on cutting edge ceramic technologies and addresses biological processes to create non-organic, non-metal materials.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Open Book Night


They are having a book social! They hope you’ll come and share a book you loved reading! What to expect at Open Book Night: 1. Introduce your book with its title, author, publication date and genre (mystery, memoir, play, etc.). One book per person. 2. Tell what it’s about and why you loved it in 2 minutes or less. 3. They want to have fun, so no negative criticism please. 4. Learn about titles of books that you may enjoy and share with your friends. This month's theme is food and cooking. Whether it's a novel that deploys sumptuous food imagery, a journalistic examination of what and how we eat, or where our food comes, or your favorite cookbook or foodie memoir, they'd love to hear about it!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Lama Tsomo discusses her book Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling?


The science on meditation is in. Benefits include reduced blood pressure, a stronger immune system, reduced stress, and greater happiness. So why don’t more people meditate if it’s so great for us? Because we either don’t know how, or aren’t sure how to get started. Lama Tsomo is a Western teacher who specializes in bringing the ancient tradition of Tibetan Buddhist practice to today’s busy world. She will offer a special introductory 90-minute class in conjunction with the release of her book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Merkel, Migration, and the Media


A panel discussion among Brita Wagener, German Consul General of New York, Dr. Gabriella Etmektsoglou, Director of NYU Berlin, Christine Landfried, Max Weber Chair at NYU's Center for European and Mediterranean Studies, and Der Spiegel journalist Alexander Osang about Merkel, Migration, and the Media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | Romeo and Juliet: A Performance by the Public Theater's Mobile Shakespeare Unit


The Bard's ageless story of love and death. “The Mobile Unit is the purest expression of The Public Theater’s mission, to make sure the culture belongs to everyone,” said Artistic Director Oskar Eustis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Larry Kramer discusses his book The American People: Volume 1


Celebrating the paperback launch of The American People: Volume 1, legendary playwright, activist, and author Larry Kramer will be in conversation with Bill Goldstein, book critic for NBC's "Weekend Today in New York."
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


Featuring performers Rachel Parenta (New York Underground Comedy Festival), Andrew J. Lederer (The Huffington Post), Ayanna Dookie (Laughs) and a few surprises.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Inside Lens: Documentary Films from China


A public screening and discussion of two films by young directors from China. “Fairy Tales,” directed and produced by Rongfei Guo, is a short about “Fairy” Wang, a working-class woman from rural China who hopes to become a famous fashion designer. After posting her eccentric designs to the Chinese social media platform Weibo, she becomes an overnight Internet celebrity. But her fame comes at a price. “Rootless,” directed and produced by Alice Xue Yu, is the true story of an Inner Mongolian mother who lives a double life for her young son. Caught between tradition and modernity, she leaves her grassland home for better schools in the city. The public screenings for these two documentary shorts will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers, Guo and Yu; classmates Xin Liu and Yijin He, Marcia Rock, director of the News and Documentary program; and David M. Barreda, visuals editor for ChinaFile.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | The Mannes Orchestra performs works by Pärt, Bruckner


Maestro David Hayes leads The Mannes Orchestra in a performance of Arvo Pärt’s Symphony No. 3, and Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor. Known for their bold and adventurous programming, David Hayes and The Mannes Orchestra have been hailed by The New York Times for playing with “inviting warmth and solidity,” and for their “intensity of focus.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Transcendent Arts of Tibet and India: Sacred Music, Sacred Dance


Featuring the Tibetan Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free

Performance | Solas Laughs Comedy Show


A standup comedy show every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday featuring comics who have appeared on Comedy Central, College Humor, MTV, and more. Free drink and prize raffle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:45 pm
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Theater | New Voices Playwrights Festival: Chained Woman by Lorne Svarc


Sarah Kandelshein is an ultra-Orthodox Jewish woman. When her abusive husband refuses to grant her a religious divorce, she must choose between her freedom and her faith – that is until a “gangster” rabbi offers his services to help “change her husband’s mind.” This event occurs April 6-9.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Marcus Machado, Electric Guitar Virtuoso


Marcus Machado has been performing professionally since the age of nine. Winner of the Next Young Gun contest in Rolling Stone’s search for “the most notable guitarists from the next generation,” Machado blends jazz, funk, and rock with jaw-dropping technical finesse à la Hendrix and Santana. In addition to a successful solo career, Machado has collaborated with the likes of R+B group the Family Stand and the Weather Report’s Victor Bailey and is currently working on projects with Jack White’s drummer Daru Jones and hip-hop legend Pharoahe Monch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Broadway Open Mic


Mat Eisenstein (conductor for Broadway's Something Rotten, Newsies, The Book of Mormon) hosts an open mic night featuring Broadway's greatest music, some of Broadway's finest music directors… and you. Belt out your favorites in the presence of Broadway royalty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 pm
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