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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 20, 2009?

38 free events take place on Thursday, August 20 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 20 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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38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 20, 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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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

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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Tour | Wall Street and Downtown Tour


Weaves together history, events, architecture, and people of birthplace of NY, financial capital of the world, and hottest new neighborhood in the city. Stops include U.S. Custom House, Trinity Church, Wall Street, NY Stock Exchange, other architectural and cultural sites. Rain or shine.
   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
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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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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Ingrid Jensen Quartet, Jazz Trumpeter


One of the most-gifted hard bop trumpeters of her generation, Jensen was born in 1967 in Vancouver. She toured Europe with the Vienna Art Orchestra and with Lionel Hampton & His Golden Men of Jazz. Her albums include Vernal Fields Here on Earth, Higher Grounds and At Sea.
   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
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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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1:00 pm
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Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom”


Take a walk around the lands dominated by Belvedere Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | “Hebrew Scriptures / Old Testament : Biblical Research at The Library”


This class will focus on accessing primary and secondary resources for the study of the biblical text and its Ancient Near Eastern background.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:15 pm
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Screening | Documentary: The Alzheimer's Project: Momentum in Science, Part 1


This is the second of three film screenings from HBO's recent documentary series. It takes viewers inside the laboratories and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians working on the cutting edge of Alzheimer's disease research. A discussion follows the screening with producer John Hoffman, Vice President, HBO Documentary and Matt Kudish, M.S.W., Director of Helpline and Care Consultation, Alzheimer's Association. New York City Chapter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Performance | Tony-winning revival of Hair: creators discuss and cast members perform


In celebration of the new cast recording's release, company members will perform from and the creators will discuss this groundbreaking musical.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Award-Winning throat singer: ancient tradition/ contemporary styles


Tagaq, an Inuit, is a unique performer who has taken her love of the ancient musical tradition of throat singing from her native Nunavut and mixed it with a powerful infusion of contemporary styles. She has collaborated with Bjork, Kronos Quartet and Mike Patton and was named winner of the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards "Best Female Artist" of 2008.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Chelsea International Fine Art Competition


This spectacular collective will take viewers through surreal explorations of human experience, vibrant fusions of Realism, Symbolism and Expressionism, where geometry of architecture meld with scenes of urban landscapes or subtle nuances of natural light. Into exaggerated perspectives and anachronistic juxtapositions and where objects from pop culture meet vintage keepsakes. The artists of the competition represent not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity’s many-faceted soul.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can (2002)


With Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Christopher Walken. A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. 141 min. Nominated for 2 Oscars. The short 6 a.m. by Carmen Vidal will also be shown. DJ Emch will spin the tunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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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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6:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream


This romantic comedy is one of the Bard's most popular works. The play features three interlocking plots, connected by a celebration of the wedding of Duke Theseus of Athens and the Amazonian queen Hippolyta, and set simultaneously in the woodland and in the realm of Fairyland, under the light of the moon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Trains and Trips from Cement to Cemetery


The two-person exhibition by Peter Feigenbaum and Marissa Bluestone. 27 Essex Street (btwn Grand and Hester) 212.253.0451
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Grammy winner Hezekiah Walker, gospel


Pastor Hezekiah Walker is the Grammy Award-winning pastor of Brooklyn’s Love Fellowship Tabernacle. Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir have released 15 albums that have been met with critical acclaim. In 2007, The Essential Hezekiah Walker was released. Also recognized for his community work in Brooklyn, he moves people to action – and he’ll move you to your feet at this performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Harlem Samba, Brazil-inspired Drumming


The young drummers of Frederick Douglass Academy’s Harlem Samba, under the direction of Dana Monteiro, bring the sounds of Rio’s exuberant carnival baterias to the streets of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Moliere's The School for Husbands CANCELED!


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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Opening Reception | Tomoko Kagami's Soul and caligraphy demo


Tomoko Kagami is a young Japanese calligrapher who lives and works in Tokushima prefecture in Japan. She began practicing calligraphy at the age of 8 and has continued to work in the medium for seventeen years. A graduate of Shikoku University’s Department of Calligraphic Culture, one of the few universities in Japan with a department specializing in calligraphy study, she learned traditional and modern calligraphy techniques through intensive courses there.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Forum | “The Meaning of Skateboarding”


A group of author-skaters discusses the meaning of skateboarding, from recreation to art form, and from community to corporate co-optation. Panelists include Bret Anthony Johnston, author of the acclaimed collection Corpus Christi and Joel Rice, who writes for McSweeney's online magazine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | My Brother—We'll Meet Again, 2005, German


A film by Thomas Heise. 2005. 57 minutes. In German with English subtitles. “[My brother] has been living in France for the past year, in the mountains, in the attic of Micha and Yvonne´s guesthouse. …Micha finances the little guesthouse with this work in cardiac wards in Switzerland and Germany. He is a cardio-technician, as Yvonne used to be. She is now taking time for the children. My brother works for Micha and Yvonne. He cooks for them and for the few summer guests. It is October now and my visit is short. I want to talk to my big brother about Micha, his friend. The man who spied on us for the Stasi. The point here is not secret intelligence agencies. It´s about my brother and me. What we don´t talk about. Otherwise I wouldn´t have made this film.” - Thomas Heise
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | That's Geek to Me: Infinite Lives


A stand up comedy show featuring comedians from all over the country taking you on an amazing ride into the culture of video games, movies, comic books, sci-fi, anime, twenty sided dice and much more. Hosted by TJ Del Reno.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Reading | Fiction Writers: Gary Lutz / Jim Krusoe


Gary Lutz is the author of the short-story collections Stories in the Worst Way, I Looked Alive and Partial List of People to Bleach. He is the recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. Jim Kruesoe is the author of the novels Erased, Girl Factory and Iceland; two collections of stories, Blood Lake and Abductions and five books of poetry. He is the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Fund.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Music and Dance of the African Diaspora: Buika / Urban Bush Women


Rising Afro-Spanish star Buika’s rich, romantic rasp hints at her West African lineage while it mainlines flamenco’s Gyspy soul, as she sings against emotional dictatorships, telling tales of turbulent affairs of the heart. Urban Bush Women celebrate 25 years of weaving contemporary dance, music, and text with the history, culture, and spiritual traditions of the African Diaspora, bringing the untold and under-told histories and stories of disenfranchised people to light.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Salsa by the Sea: Victor Manuelle / Tego Calderón / Arcángel


Victor Manuelle is a Puerto Rican American salsa singer, songwriter, and improvisational sonero, known to his fans as El Sonero de la Juventud ("The Youth's Sonero"). He is identified primarily with salsa romantica or "salsa monga", but has also experimented with styles ranging from Colombian vallenato to urban reggaeton. Tego Calderón is a rapper born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. In addition to rap music, he has made songs that are considered "pure" Reggae, e.g. "Chillin'" from the 2006 album The Underdog/El Subestimado. Arcángel is a Dominican-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, rapper and actor, born in New York City. He formed part of a popular then-underground reggaeton act, Arcángel & De La Ghetto. The duo eventually went on to make songs that became popular among reggaeton fans in the United States and Puerto Rico, including "Agresivo", "Sorpresa" and "Mi Fanática" during the mid-2000s. The public is encouraged to bring their own chairs to this outdoor show.
   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 | Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's 11 (2001)


With George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Bernie Mac. A thief and his ten accomplices plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. 116 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Reading | “In the Flesh” Erotica Reading


Real-life sex stories and steamy erotica tales. Featuring: art star Reverend Jen, author of Live Nude Elf: The Sexperiments of Reverend Jen; D.L. King, editor of the lesbian erotica anthology Where the Girls Are; Lisa Beth Kovetz, author of the new novel Lux’s Practical Erotica Adventures; Desiree, contributor to The Mile High Club: Plane Sex Stories; Ravenous Romance author Sèphera Girónand; David Henry Sterry, editor of the anthology Hos, Hustlers, Callgirls and Rentboys: Professionals Writing on Life, Love, Money, and Sex; along with contributors Jennifer Blowdryer, Zoe Hansen and Audacia Ray. Hosted and curated by Rachel Kramer Bussel. Free candy and cupcakes served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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