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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 2, 2009?

32 free events take place on Sunday, August 2 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 August 2 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 August . 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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32 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, August 2, 2009

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Hike | “Surf-nTurf” Hike


YOU MUST CALL TO FIND OUT IF WALK IS ON Last year, New York Taxi ran a commuter boat to Riis Landing on the weekends, and here’s hoping they do the same this year. Under the Verazzano Bridge and passing by Coney Island, this hour-long boat ride docks at Riis Landing. Once at Fort Tilden, there will be a short stop on a platform that overlooks the sea. Then down to the beach for a half-mile beach walk, stop for lunch, then back to the Landing via trails (approx. 4 miles of walking). Bring water and lunch and your binoculars. Rain cancels. Message with details will be on machine starting July 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:15 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | NATURE PHOTOGRAHPY


Hone your nature photography skills. Focus on the natural beauty of the Park. Discussion will be centered on how to use composition and lighting in landscape photography. Please bring your own camera. Tripods are recommended. All skill levels welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Lesson | Pilates in the Park


Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body. Taught in the Park by Courtnie Vitali.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Fair | 18th Annunal Chinatown Summer Street Festival


Attracting approximately 20,000 visitors, the festival's theme is “Building Green and Healthy Communities," highlighting the many initiatives and programs currently available to keep our environment clean, safe, healthy and sustainable. The festival will have a “Green from the Ground Up” workshop, a three-part presentation for multifamily buildings that focuses on implementing energy efficiency, recycling, and green rooftop applications.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Festival of the Americas


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Historic Flatiron District


View some of the City’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Lesson | Tai Chi in the Park


Led by members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society, participants will have the opportunity to relax and exercise among the changing exhibitions of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Nintendo Wii Sports Resort


An immersive, expansive active-play game that includes a dozen fun resort-themed activities. You now have the opportunity to experience first hand, Wii Sports Resort on Wuhu Island with its 12 activities using the precision controls of the Wii MotionPlus accessory. Wuhu Island has so many things to do, there's never a dull moment. Join us at one of our upcoming events and experience these games in physical reality: Archery, Frisbee, Basketball, Cycling, Canoeing, Power Cruising, Table Tennis, Air Sports, Bowling, Swordplay, Golf and Wakeboarding.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


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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1:00 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$5

Jazz | Harlem Blues and Jazz Band


The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, founded in 1973 by trombonist/blues singer Clyde Bernhardt and jazz aficionado Al Vollmer, has as its main concept to keep the significant sidemen of the Classic Jazz Period working and not forgotten. Preceded by a Swing Dance workshop with Loretta Abbot at 1:00 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Merce Cunningham Dance Company


Merce Cunningham Dance Company will create a site-specific event, featuring a unique combination of new material and movement from past and current repertory, designed specifically for the Park. Come celebrate one of the most extraordinary contemporary masters in his 90th year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | South Street Seaport : The Back Sreets - explore the area most tourists never see


Explore the area most tourists never see while learning the history of NYC's seafaring past. Hear about the origins of the street names and learn about the time water street was the wickedess area of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Performance | Theater for the New City's Tally Ho!, or Navigating the Future, an Outdoors Performance


Theater for the New City's award-winning Street Theater Company is in its 33rd annual tour, this year doing Tally Ho!, or Navigating the Future, a rip-roaring musical with book, lyrics and direction by Crystal Field and musical score composed by David Tice. Productions take place at various outside venues across the city. TNC's award-winning Street Theater always contains an elaborate assemblage of trap doors, giant puppets, smoke machines, masks, original choreography and a huge (9' x 12') running screen providing continuous movement behind the actors. The company of 27 actors, twelve crew members, two assistant directors and five live musicians shares the challenge of performing outside and holding a large, non-captive audience. The music varies in style from Bossa Nova to Gilbert & Sullivan. The musical is a morality play about how America, facing financial failure, must set a course through the uncertainty of what's to come.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | “South Street Seaport-The Back Streets” Walk


Explore the area most tourists never venture. Highlights: Schermerhorn Row, The Titanic Memorial, Former Fulton Fish Market Tin Building, the Joseph Rose House, Meyers Hotel the Front Street Restoration Block and more. Learn about Tie Rods, the Origins of the Names of the streets and more. Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, J, M, or R train to Fulton Street station.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Angela Davis' Women, Race & Class


The Feminist Book Club reads and discusses their book for the month, the longtime activist's expose of the women's movement in the context of the fight for civil rights and working class issues
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Dance Lesson | Family Movement Workshop with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company


Participants, children and their families, create their own dance "events" based on their observations of movement, time and their surroundings. Chance elements are encouraged through the rolling of dice and everyone is encouraged to participate - for children ages 6 and up and their families. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Comfortable street clothes and sneakers or tennis shoes are recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Theater | Creighton James' Dirt


Seven years ago, Jimmy and Rusty killed their father, at his request, and buried him beneath the dirt floor cabin where he was born. Tonight, with the land about to be claimed by the state to make way for a freeway, they reunite to dig up his remains. What they unearth is a mountain of family secrets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Merce Cunningham Dance Company


Merce Cunningham Dance Company will create a site-specific event, featuring a unique combination of new material and movement from past and current repertory, designed specifically for the Park. Come celebrate one of the most extraordinary contemporary masters in his 90th year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Theater | William Shakespeare's Hamlet


The Bard's classic tragedy, probably the most famous play ever, is set in Denmark and recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered his father, the King, and then taken the throne and married his mother.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Pray the Devil Back to Hell (2008), Documentary on Liberian Women


Gini Reticker's award-winning documentary chronicling the women who stood up to Liberia's warlords, followed by Catherine Shimony and a discussion about Liberia today. Shimony is the co-founder of Global Goods Partners and former United Nations Development Program consultant for sub-Saharan Africa.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Concert | Jonathan Batiste, Jazz Pianist


Born in New Orleans in 1986, Batiste has played with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield and Nicholas Patyon, Harry Connick Jr., Cassandra Wilson and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and has quickly become a rising star in the jazz world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Theater | Moliere's The School for Husbands


Two brothers work to marry off their two sisters in this outdoor presentation of Moliere's classic comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dancing | Salsa Dancing with Nu Guajiro


Strut your stuff under the stars with the Cuban band. Free salsa dance lessons begin a half-hour before start time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Brazilian Cinema: If I Were You 2


If I were you 2 takes place after a first experience of exchanging bodies. Cláudio and Helena decide to divorce and, to make things worse, they find out their 18-year-old daughter is about to get married – and that they will be grandparents.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Theater | Julie Sharbutt's Charity


   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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