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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 19, 2019?

25 free events take place on Friday, April 19 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 19 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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25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, April 19, 2019

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, any time of the day, choose one tour or many
free events nyc Frida (2002): Two Time Oscar Winning Portrait Of The Famous Artist Starring Salma Hayek
free events nyc Stellar Band of the Latin Music Scene
free events nyc New Voices of Drama Festival: Pony Up / Plain Brown Box
        

Tour | 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, any time of the day, choose one tour or many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The organ works of J.S. Bach (1685-1750) offered in 30-minute meditations. Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations as well as for vocal music such as the St. Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. Since the 19th-century Bach has been generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. "The term ‘baroque’ has been widely used since the 19th century to describe the period in Western European art music from about 1600 to 1750... Many famous composers from the first part of the baroque period came from Italy and have a link with Venice, including Claudio Monteverdi and Antonio Vivaldi. Monteverdi was born in Cremona, but moved to Venice where he was ‘maestro di capella’ at the San Marco basilica. Vivaldi was born in Venice and was one of the greatest baroque composers. It is thanks to these strong musical traditions of Venice that we have today’s music. Without Venetian church music and Monteverdi’s advances with polyphony, the great traditions of choral music in England, France, and Germany would never have developed. Without the operas written by Monteverdi, Cavalli and Vivaldi, not only would the later styles of opera never have been invented. There would be no basis for the American Musical or the German and Viennese Operetta, the Spanish Zarzuela, and even rock, pop, and contemporary music as we know it." The Venice Insider Bach at Noon concerts take place every Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 11, 2018 to May 22, 2019.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Workshop | Community Choir For Beginners


This beginner, non-auditioned group welcomes all who love to sing. You will learn healthy singing habits, warmups, and how to find your own voice as your sing with a group. The choir members sing and study music of many styles and genres like jazz, latin, soul, choral, gospel, folk, and music from around the world. Everyone is welcome no experience necessary! The class will culminate with a final public performance at the library. Registration is required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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 historians Peter Laskowich and Madeleine Levi. This tour takes place every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | BlacKkKlansman (2018): Comedy Crime By Spike Lee


Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events. 135 min. Starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier.  BlacKkKlansman premiered on May 14, 2018, at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix. It was theatrically released in the United States on August 10, 2018, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the white supremacist Unite the Right rally.  The American Film Institute selected it as one of the top 10 films of the 2018 and at the 76th Golden Globe Awards, it earned four nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama. BlacKkKlansman grossed $48.3 million in the United States and Canada, and $39.9 million in other territories, for a total worldwide gross of $88.2 million, against a production budget of $15 million.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Jersey Boys (2014): Story Of A Rock Band By Clint Eastwood


The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. 134 min. Director: Clint Eastwood. Starring John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda.  The movie is based on the Tony Award-winning jukebox musical of the same name.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Get Support For Your Business


Do you feel lonely running your business? Do you know that you can get support and resources to “Work on your business, not work in your business”?  This is a chance for you to share your challenges/success experience/expertise.    Moderator: Ms. Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist/Emerging Leaders CEO Training Program Project Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration NY District Office. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Film | A Simple Favor (2018): Comedy Drama Based On A Novel


Stephanie is a single mother with a parenting vlog who befriends Emily, a secretive upper-class woman who has a child at the same elementary school. When Emily goes missing, Stephanie takes it upon herself to investigate. 117 min. Director: Paul Feig. Starring Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding. The movie is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Darcey Bell. As of January 6, 2019, A Simple Favor has grossed $53.5 million in the United States and Canada, and $43.5 million in other territories, for a total worldwide gross of $97.1 million, against a production budget of $20 million.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Fencing Workshop


Learn the basics with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. Must be 16 or older to participate. Every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Frida (2002): Two Time Oscar Winning Portrait Of The Famous Artist Starring Salma Hayek


A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work. 123 min. Director: Julie Taymor. Starring Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush. Frida received six Academy Award nominations and won two Academy Awards for Best Makeup and Best Original Score among six nominations. The American Film Institute included Frida in their Movies of the Year 2002, Official Selection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Jumanji (1995) With Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst: Trapped In Board Game


When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. 104 min. Director: Joe Johnston. It is an adaptation of the 1981 children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Heart of the Park Tour


Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer. Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | How To Do Watercolor Painting: The Basics


Learn beginner level watercolor painting techniques including color mixing & creating washes, gradients and other fun textures..
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Play | New Voices of Drama Festival: Pony Up / Plain Brown Box


The second pair of plays in the School of Drama's New Voices Festival will be Pony Up, written by Mallory Weiss and directed by Andrés López-Alicea; and Plain Brown Box, written by Conlan Carter and directed by Sarah Young
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Film | A Pervert's Guide to Ideology (2012): A Philospher Extrapolates


Philosopher Slavoj Zizek discusses his ideas on fantasy, reality, sexuality, subjectivity, desire, materiality and cinematic form. Director: Sophie Fiennes 144 min. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Stay for a short discussion after the screening.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Fish Tank (2009): Mom's New Boyfriend


Everything changes for 15-year-old Mia when her mom brings home a new boyfriend. Director: Andrea Arnold Stars: Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender, Kierston Wareing 123 min. Movie snacks and beverages provided, with a post-film discussion hosted by Prof. Daniel Rodriguez-Navas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Reading | Black Renaissance/Renaissance Noire Reading


This magazine publishes essays, poetry, fiction, photography, art and reviews that address the full range of contemporary Black concerns. It invites Black genius to apply itself to the realities of the twenty-first century with uncompromised thought, generous and readable analysis, and commentary. This is a reception and readings from contributors of the winter/spring issue.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | How Girls Achieve: The Audacity to Transgress


If we want girls to succeed, we need to teach them the audacity to transgress. Through the lives of students at three very different schools, an award-winning scholar-activist makes the case for "feminist schools" that orient girls toward a lifetime of achievement. This bold and necessary book points out a simple and overlooked truth: most schools never had girls in mind to begin with. That is why the world needs what author Sally Nuamah calls "feminist schools," deliberately designed to provide girls with achievement-oriented identities. And she shows how these schools would help all students, regardless of their gender.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States


A reading and discussion of this path-breaking history of the overseas possessions seized by the United States. Daniel Immerwahr recounts forgotten and suppressed episodes: water-boarding in the Philippines; how U.S. doctors conducted grisly experiments on the people of Puerto Rico; how the U.S. established 800 overseas bases... and much more. The book focuses on the actual territories—the islands, atolls, and archipelagos—the U.S. has taken over.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Comedy Club | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


With: performers pundit / blogger and very funny lady Leighann Lord ("Real Women Do It Standing Up"), author / storyteller Michele Carlo (The Moth, "Fish Out Of Agua"), illusionist Lee Alan Barrett (Coney Island Circus Sideshow), Jillian Thomas (Ten Foot Rat Cabaret)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Comedy Club | An Evening of Standup Comedy


A standup comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on NBC, TruTV, Comedy Central and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Stellar Band of the Latin Music Scene


Led by Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones, 8 Y Más is a stellar lineup of world-renowned musicians makes up one of the hottest new bands to burst onto the Latin music scene, introducing hardcore salsa to a new generation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Play | New Voices of Drama Festival: Pony Up / Plain Brown Box


The second pair of plays in the School of Drama's New Voices Festival will be Pony Up, written by Mallory Weiss and directed by Andrés López-Alicea; and Plain Brown Box, written by Conlan Carter and directed by Sarah Young
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
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Theater | Family Theater Showcase

Regular Price: $49.50
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Dance Performance | High-Energy Dance by Acclaimed Choreographer

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