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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 12, 2009?

44 free events take place on Wednesday, August 12 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 12 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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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. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 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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10:00 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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10:00 am
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Hike | Governors Island Tour


A guided tour of the National Historic Landmark District. The tour covers 1.5 miles in 1.5 hours, rain or shine. It is strongly recommended that you bring at least 1 quart (1 liter) of water and a portable snack with you. Please dress for the weather. The tour route can be strenuous.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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11:00 am
$5

Dance Performance | Native American Summer Dance


Join Jerry McDonald (Mohawk) in a special session of storytelling and interactive dance.
   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
Free

Lesson | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Concert | Dan Manjovi, Award-Winning Pianist


Dan Manjovi is an award-winning pianist, and composer, and a New York favorite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Oral Cancer Screenings


Screenings are on a first-come first-served basis. No appointment is needed. Testing is quick and painless.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | “Music Under New York”


This is a series of free outdoor concerts. Grab your lunch and some friends and hit this lively oasis to enjoy a taste of New York’s music scene. The series will feature an eclectic mix of talented and creative performers with a range of styles, including American Roots, Gypsy, Blues, Percussion, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | Carol Alt reads from her book Model, Incorporated


Described as the “Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” Supermodel Carol Alt’s latest book is on being a model model.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Kerry Kearney Band, Blues Music


The Kerry Kearney Band originated in 1995 with their debut CD Blow Your House Down. They played local gigs, finding their own sound. Utilizing a dobro, played "Delta style" in an electric band, they created unique grooves with the bass and drums. KKB toured nationally with The Dickey Betts Band.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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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1:00 pm
$5

Hike | Governors Island Tour


A guided tour of the National Historic Landmark District. The tour covers 1.5 miles in 1.5 hours, rain or shine. It is strongly recommended that you bring at least 1 quart (1 liter) of water and a portable snack with you. Please dress for the weather. The tour route can be strenuous.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Henry P. Warner Jazz Quartet


African rhythms and jazz honor the jazz masters while recognizing family and community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Native American Summer Dance


Join Jerry McDonald (Mohawk) in a special session of storytelling and interactive dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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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Party | party till midnight with free cocktails and free food


Casting Director of a new mixology competition series for a major cable network is seeking bar patrons to fill the bar - it's free cocktails, free food and a lot of fun for the 25 and over set! The day is divided into 3 shifts: 2 pm -6pm; 6:30 - 10:30 pm; 8:30 - Midnight Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until 8/14.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lesson | Figure al Fresco


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Native American Summer Dance


Join Jerry McDonald (Mohawk) in a special session of storytelling and interactive dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 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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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Advanced MS Word


Learn to create documents and reports using this word processing program. Topics include: mail merge, footnotes & endnotes, headers & footers, tables, text boxes, columns, etc. Introduction to MS Word is a prerequisite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Apollo Run


Music to start the end of your day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | John Farnsworth Quintet


Music to start the end of your day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | THE SPEAKEASY on a Fifth Avenue Terrace


During Prohibition (1919-1933), New York City’s speakeasies were home to drinking, dancing and the swinging sounds of the city’s Jazz Age. Under the mayoralty of Jimmy “Beau James” Walker (1926-1932), New York’s speakeasy count grew to over 32,000 establishments. Enjoy the music and spirits of the era!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Tish Oney performs from her CD Dear Peg


The delightful singer will present highlights from Dear Peg, her tribute to the legendary Peggy Lee as both singer and songwriter. Catch this preview of her exciting show at The Metropolitan Room.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Volleyball after Work


Join other adults for good-natured games of volleyball. Scorekeeper and balls provided. No experience necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Evening Yoga


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Gabrielle Lansner & Company's Turning Heads, Frocks in Flight


An exuberant dance inspired by designer and artist Caterina Bertolotto’s colorful dresses, which adorn this celebration of freedom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Garden Intermezzo: music by Vivaldi, Purcell, Bach, Brahms, Poulenc


With Nicole Mitchell, mezzo-soprano; Susan Hyman Shweisky, flute; Kostja Kostic, clarinet; Jeffrey Middleton, piano. IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, THE RECITAL WILL BE HELD INDOORS
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Talk | “How To Eat Healthy When The Economy Isn't”


Join holistic health counselor and natural foods chef Ella Nemcova for tips, tricks and recipes for good nutrition in tough times. Who says health has to be a chore or be expensive? Find out what you can do get healthier in 45 minutes and feel better for good.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Jazz | Jimmy Heath, Jazz Saxophone


Jimmy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger. Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath Brothers (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Heath/drums), and is the father of Mtume. He has performed with nearly all the jazz greats of the last 50 years, from Howard McGhee, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis to Wynton Marsalis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Michael Lang discusses from his book The Road to Woodstock


A memoir of the 1969 music festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Peabody Award-Winning Documentary: Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial (2007)


A Nova episode on the case of Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District, which concentrated on the question of whether or not intelligent design could be viewed as science and taught in school science class. A discussion of the film follows.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Red Baraat Festival!, North Indian Rhythm Bhangra with brass funk


Bangin’ bhangra and brass powered by the funky rhythms of the dhol drum pound the pavement in a hot New York spin on an Indian wedding processional band, led by percussionist Sunny Jain.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Play the Game, USA, 2009


Directed by Marc Fienberg (105 min, USA, 2009) A romantic comedy about a young ladies' man who teaches all his dating tricks to his lonely widowed grandfather. Inspired by the director's own grandfather who started dating again at the age of 89!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Jazz | Brooklyn Qawwali Party / Susheela Raman, Jazz-Funk Fusion


Jazz-funksters Brooklyn Qawwali Party deconstruct the Sufi melodies of the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan for fans of adventurous improvisation. Tamil Londoner Susheela Raman is a bewitching singer and incandescent performer equally at home with South Indian classical and folk music as with rock, soul, and jazz. This boundary-defying collaboration features musicians from India and the UK.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | New York Grand Opera performs Puccini’s Madama Butterfly


Puccini's classic opera featuring Akemi Baba, Mauricio O’ Reilly and Carolyn Wade.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Theater | Euripedes' The Bacchae with a Score by Philip Glass


Director JoAnne Akalaitis presents this Greek tragedy as it was always meant to be seen – in the open air of the city. This interpretation, featuring a lush choral score by Philip Glass, re-imagines the classic story about what happens when a government attempts to outlaw desire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Screening | New Kazakh Cinema: Tulpan (2008)


Set in the wide-open steppes of Kazakhstan, this is a mélange of tender comedy, ethnographic drama, and wildlife extravaganza. The film follows the adventures of a young dreamer who tries to win the hand of his alluring neighbor, the only eligible bachelorette for miles. 100 min. Directed by Sergei Dvortsevoy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Alexander Mackendrick's “Sweet Smell of Success” (1957)


With Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Martin Milner. A dark and vividly atmospheric portrait of the seamy side of show business in which a powerful New York gossip columnist exploits a desperately dependent press agent and others in his lair. 96 min. Pack a picnic, bring a friend and settle in for a night on the banks of the Hudson River.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Film | Michael Patrick King's Sex and the City (2008)


With Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon. A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married, but her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads him to jilt her. 145 min. Free popcorn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Other | The Inwood Astronomy Project: Look at the Stars through a Telescope


THIS WILL OCCUR ONLY ON CLEAR NIGHTS, SO PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM. Come look through a telescope at the stars. The Inwood Astronomy Project is the largest public outreach program in New York City, hoping to get 5000 New Yorkers to come look through a telescope for the first time. They will be giving away posters, postcards, and other doodads. There is always a telescope to look through, and a knowledgeable astronomer to answer questions. Bring a flashlight for the climb to the hilltop. Call for details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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