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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 18, 2009?

37 free events take place on Tuesday, August 18 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 18 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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37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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Lesson | Tai Chi in the Park


A tai chi class are for all ages and experience levels. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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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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Lesson | Yoga in the Park


Yoga classes for all ages and levels. Some of yoga’s benefits include weight loss, deeper sleep, release from pain and arthritis, and a more youthful appearance. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Mats are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Introduction to Email


Sign-up for a free email service, obtain an email address, send and receive email.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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

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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Dance Performance | 28th Annual Downtown Dance Festival


Featuring 13 companies from the U.S. and abroad: Battery Dance Company; C3 Tap Co-operative; Dance China NY; Figures in Flight; isadoraNOW; Jamal Jackson Dance Company; Janaki Rangarajan; Kolkha; Naomi Goldberg Haas/Dances for Variable Population; Rebecca Kelly Ballet; Stefanie Nelson Dance Group; The Chase Brock Experience; and Vissi Dance Theatre. There will also be a special feature in which audience members of all ages are invited on stage at the end of each performance to learn a segment from one of the pieces they've just watched.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Yuka Aikawa, Pianist


Yuka is a dedicated pianist and composer with a world of talent.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Caroline Murphy discusses her book Murder of a Medici Princess


Isabella de Medici - the beautifully gifted and ambitious real life “princess” of renaissance Florence - comes to life at a book club on her dazzling story and tragic murder.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Eddie & The Starlites, Romantic Rhythm & Blues


First formed in 1957, their 1958 recording "To Make A Long Story Short" was the first release on Scepter Records and one of the top 10 songs on the charts of Billboard Magazine. Eddie & the Starlites revisit the romantic era of rhythm & blues featuring an incredible variety of songs and have a message to convey to all through a rich history of music and love, peace and wisdom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Eric Person Trio, Smooth Jazz Music


Musician/composer/arranger Person is a saxophonist living in New York City. He has been active on the NYC/international scene for over twenty years. He five CDs out as a leader and has worked with many greats in jazz and rock music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Juilliard pianist Yelena Grinberg performs works by Mendelssohn, Bach and Franck


Program: J.S. Bach, Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827 F. Mendelssohn, Variations sérieuses, Op. 54 C. Franck, Prelude, Chorale and Fugue in B minor
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

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

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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1:00 pm
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Lesson | Knitting Group


Instruction provided to beginners. Yarn and needles are supplied.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Park Walk | Ecology Tour


Sea jellies, oysters, fish and even whales, Meet some of the visitors and inhabitants of the East River! This is a guided tour of the cove at the Park. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Tour | Park Construction Site Tour


A tour of the construction site. You must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. No sandals permitted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Seth Woods Trio


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 | Classical Brass Trio


Music from students of the Mannes College of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Gene Baur reads from his book Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food


Come meet the Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder when he presents and reads excerpts from his best-selling book. Learn about factory farming, highlighting the appalling conditions billions of animals are forced to endure in factory farms – in order to produce more meat more cheaply in the shortest possible time, animal welfare rights, humane food production and the environment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | Pilates - Mat Class


This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson. 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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Discussion | Design writers speak on biography


Design critics and writers will speak on the topic of biography, presented by the School of Visual Arts' MFA Design Criticism Department.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | JaLaLa performs from their CD That Old Mercer Magic


The Manhattan Transfer’s Janis Siegel is joined by Laurel Massé and Lauren Kinhan in this celebration of the work of Johnny Mercer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Joseph Finder reads from his book Vanished


Nick Heller is tough, smart, and stubborn. And in his line of work, it's essential. Trained in the Special Forces, Nick is a high-powered intelligence investigator--exposing secrets that powerful people would rather keep hidden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Michael Kupperman performs his comic book series Tales Designed to Thrizzle


Kupperman is one of the most weirdly funny writers around. He has written scripts for DC Comics and has appeared in The New York Times, LA Weekly, and The Wall Street Journal. He will present a power-point display in which he performs his way through several of his comics, both new and old, doing all the voices. The show includes "Hercules vs. Zeus," the 3D comic from Nickelodeon Magazine, and glasses will be provided. Other comics performed will include a Snake'N'Bacon adventure and "Love's Tiny Robot."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Lesson | Pilates - Mat Class


The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes! Join Lawson Harris and her team as they teach you to properly activate the muscles of your abdomen and back to create an incredible amount of stability in your torso. Pilates is designed to restore the natural curvature of the spine while rebalancing the muscles around the joints. Classes are open to all skill levels, but space is limited. Registration begins at 6:30pm. A limited number of mats are available for rental for free with valid ID. In case of rain, go to the Tobacco Warehouse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Regina Spektor performs from her CD Far


Spektor's gold album Begin to Hope was honored as one of Rolling Stone's Top 50 albums of 2006. Her much-anticipated follow-up once again spotlights her daring piano pop, vocal acrobatics and offbeat wit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Victor LaValle discusses his book The Big Machine


LaValle is the author of the highly acclaimed novels Slapboxing with Jesus and The Ecstatic (which inspired Mos Def’s recent album of the same name). His new novel is an adventure of doubt and faith on the margins of America starring a heroin addict named Ricky Rice and a shadowy band of investigators tasked with finding the voice of the almighty. LaValle talks with his editor, Chris Jackson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream


Pulse Ensemble Theater's presentation of the Bard's romantic comedy about the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, their interactions with the Duke of Athens, Theseus, the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta, and with the fairies who inhabit a moonlit forest. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works and is widely performed across the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Xtreme, bachata music


Xtreme was formed in 2003 with the 17-year-old Danny Mejia, and Steven Tejada. With their music, the two young men speak to Dominican Americans by combining tipico sounds of the DR with the R&B that plays in the streets of New York neighborhoods. Any performance is sure to include sultry vocals backed by the flowing bachata beats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | 3 Poets: Gabrielle Calvocoressi / Ada Limon / Robert Polito


The pleasure of language crafted from the intellect of some of our best contemporary writers. Rain Venue: The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen 20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Author Reading | Ken Kutscher reads from his book Watching Walter Cronkite


The author reflects on how our lives were shaped by the transformative events of the 1950s and 60s in his moving memoir of his experiences as a public school and college student as he tried to make his mark in the world.
   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
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8:00 pm
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Film | Michael Patrick King's Sex and the City (2008)


With Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Catrall. A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married, but her three best girlfriends must console her when one of them inadvertently leads her fiance to jilt her. 145 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Performance | Stand-up Comedy


The Club features the hottest New York City comedians from Comedy Central, HBO, and NBC. This week’s show features comedians: Myq Kaplan (from Comedy Central), Mark Normand (from VH1), and Alec Sobel (the winner of if.net’s comedy contest).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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