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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 9, 2016?

22 free events take place on Saturday, April 9 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 9 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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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, April 9, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Conference | Chaos, Order and Everything in Between


The aim of this conference is to reflect upon sociological questions of social order, chaos, cohesion and conflict, broadly understood. To place these concepts within a wider field of sociological discussion, we present works that consider the diverse ways in which order and chaos manifest.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Moderate-to-brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone, strength and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying Central Park's beautiful landscapes. This event takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Tour | Bronx-Woodlawn Cemetery Walk


Pace easy, some hills, duration four to five hours and distance five to six miles. Walk through history, beauty, sadness and eternity. For those who wish to rent “Audio-phones”, the rental is $5:00. A proof of ID must be left until the “Audio-phone” is returned. Bring lunch, and water and wear comfortable walking shoes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$3

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
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Photoshop for Beginners


Learn how to enhance photos using the number 1 photo editing software in the world; Adobe Photoshop. In this class you learn the features of Photoshop and learn about layers and use them to manipulate images to your desire. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers. This tour takes place Saturdays at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Guy Hamilton's Oscar Winner Goldfinger (1964): Glimmering Bond Outing


Starring Sean Connery, Gert Fröbe, Honor Blackman. Investigating a gold magnate's smuggling, James Bond uncovers a plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. 112 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Ryan Coogler's Oscar-Nominated Creed (2015): Rocky Saga Continues


Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson. The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. 133 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more! This tour takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Artists in Dialogue: Winona Barton-Ballentine / Justine Kurland


American photographers and mothers Justine Kurland and Winona Barton-Ballentine are make work about the search for self-defined space, from inside of the home to out on the road. In celebration of Winona Barton-Ballentine's site-specific Photo Walls n Picture Collection exhibition Wild Stainless, Kurland and Barton-Ballentine converse about how culture, gender, social class, and motherhood, among other things, affect the desire for self-reinvention through the shaping of one’s surroundings; and how this is explored in photography and literature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga, Fiddle and Guitar Duo


Fiddle and guitar duo Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga bring a new twist to Irish traditional fiddling. Classic favorites blend with rhythms and influences from traditional and modern styles from all over the world. This thrilling program will have audiences of all ages up on their feet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Paul Rubenstein's Microtonal Sounds


Join musician Paul Rubenstein for an afternoon of eclectic sounds. Rubenstein plays microtonal music (music that uses notes outside of standard tuning) in a unique style incorporating ideas from around the world. His current performances are largely improvised, and draw heavily from Persian, Arab and Indian styles, as well as progressive rock, metal, avant jazz, and many other influences, which may or may not bubble to the surface in any given performance. He will be playing an electric, stringed instrument he built, which may be bowed or plucked, has movable frets, and contains percussive elements. This is a rare opportunity to watch an innovative and original musician in a uniquely creative process.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Screening | Visiting with Roach Royalty: Silent Fillmmaker Hal Roach


In the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, Washington, DC based TV/video producer Jim Kerkhoff frequently traveled to Los Angeles on business. Having a long held interest in the comedies made at the Hal Roach Studio, he took advantage of those trips to locate, visit, and become friends with former Hal Roach employees who were still living. In this special presentation, Kerkhoff will share his experiences, along with little known facts about Hal Roach history – told to him by the very people who made these incredible films. Silent film screening with live piano accompaniment from Ben Model.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water: Classical Music


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Saturday 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 and Boody Organ Builders. The Organ Meditation takes place every Saturday from Sept. 12, 2015 to May 28, 2016.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Discussion | The Fassbinder Story


A conversation among Annekatrin Hendel, the director and screenwriter of The Fassbinder Story, the cinematographer Martin Farkas, and Laurence Kardish, former Senior Film Curator at the Museum of Modern Art. The panel will focus on one of the most prolific figures in the history of filmmaking, Rainer Werner Fassbinder - his work, his life, and the impact of his legacy. This conversation will be moderated by Professor Noah Isenberg, Professor of Culture and Media at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Cheikh Lô, Senegalese Musician


The concert will be hosted by Cheikh Lô and a smaller version of his group the Band Ndiguel. Senegalese musician Cheikh Lô is the Spring 2016 Artist-in-Residence with the Institute of African American Affairs. With over forty years of making music fused with a variety of sounds from West and Central Africa, Lô is one of the the most well-know artists coming out of Africa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Ji Hee Jeong, soprano 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Talin Nalbandian, mezzo-soprano 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Elijah Shiffer, jazz composition 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Montana York, mezzo-soprano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Margaret Woolums, soprano 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Carrie Davids, viola 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Eun Ji Oh, flute 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Steven Osborne, trombone and Caleb Laidlaw, trumpet
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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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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