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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 23, 2009?

25 free events take place on Sunday, August 23 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 23 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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25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, August 23, 2009

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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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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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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
Free

Tour | NYC Dessert Fest: Upper West Side's 5 delicious denizens of dessert


A free monthly walking tour, centered solely on those succulent works of art; desserts. Purchase of desserts are optional & additional. This walk explores the Upper West Side which has 5 delicious denizens of dessert. The first stop offers the cupcake that started the craze, followed by hand-made French chocolates, then on to a fabulous cookie maker, next up are mouth-watering apple tarts, and the last course is a local shop that stocks fresh S & S Cheesecake.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

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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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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Festival | Art for Change presents Hacia Afuera


A weekend-long festival celebrating food, music, performance, and public art. Art by: Ale Bara + China Yon, Dan Cordani, Roberto De Jesus, Michael De Feo, Cacy Forgenie, Carlos Martinez, Louis Nieves, Heather O’Brien, Sarah Olson, Tara Parsons, Adrian ‘Viajero’ Roman, Alex White Mazzarella. With live painting by Manny Vega and mural by David Hernaiz. Live Performance by: Ben Carroll, Exit She Calls, Lily Vasquez, The Rude Mechanical Orchestra, Cassanova Brown. With music by DJ Cut Bird. PLUS: Storytelling by Bobby Gonzalez, Open Mic, Mural-making, Graffiti Demo, Video Screenings, Yoga, Belly Dancing, Creative Workshops (Percussion, Scrapbook, T-shirt making, Knitting, Arts and Crafts for kids) and Esperanza Del Barrio street vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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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1:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village”


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become Central Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Festival | Blues BBQ Festival


The best blues bands from across the country get together with the finest New York City BBQ restaurants for a fantastic summer day on the river. This feast for your senses brings you the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a true southern BBQ experience. Food and beverages will be for sale. Featuring: -Eden Brent, a singer and native of the Mississippi Delta known for her vast repertoire of jazz and blues standards. -Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, a guitarist and Mississippi native who has recorded over 15 albums, including his most recent, West Side Strut. -Diunna Greenleaf, a singer and native Texan who has a background steeped in gospel music and has been influenced by Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and her own parents Ben & Mary Ella Greenleaf. -Homemade Jamz Blues Band comprises the Perry siblings - 16-year-old Ryan, 14-year-old Kyle and 10-year-old Taya - who have performed on the Today show. -Michael Burks, a guitarist/vocalist/songwriter who stands tall as a major contemporary blues figure. Nicknamed "Iron Man" for his hours-long, intensely physical performances, fearsome guitar attack, tough, smoky vocals and the thousands of miles logged behind the wheel of his touring van.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 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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2:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy in the Park with KARITH FOSTER


KARITH FOSTER is one of the hottest comics to come out of New York City according to both The Hollywood Reporter and Backstage Magazine who named her one of the "Top 10 Comics to Watch" in 2004. She is currently a regular cast member of Don Imus' nationally syndicated program "Imus in the Morning" on WABC Radio and RFD-TV. Originally from Plano, Texas this self-described Huxtable moved to New York 12 years ago to pursue a career in television. With her B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Stephens College (Columbia, MO) and Oxford University's St. Peter's College, this former ABC affiliate reporter took a position on the production team for WABC-TV and Barbara Walter's, "The View" where she was first introduced to the world of comedy. After her first stab at stand-up she was hooked. Not only did she become one of the New York Friars' Club's youngest members; but she has since performed in all of the major comedy clubs in New York City and across the country.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Talk | Photographer Charlotte Dumas speak about her Behind the Lens: New York City's Shelter Dogs, plus Animals Up for Adoption


Dumas will speak about her portraits of New York City shelter dogs, now on view, followed by a discussion with dog handlers from Animal Care & Control of New York City about their work in rescuing, caring for, and finding homes for homeless and abandoned animals throughout the five boroughs. Dumas has concentrated her career on photographing animals, including stray dogs in Palermo, Italy; race horses in France and Italy; wolves in Norway, Sweden, and the United States; and tigers in captivity around the United States. The event will be preceded by a “meet and greet” with several shelter dogs (available for adoption) on the Museum’s front terrace.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Roots of American Music: Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls Summer Revue


Featuring: Young women rockers from this non-profit music and mentoring program for girls present a concert of brand new, all-original songs that range from political satire numbers to irresistible pop masterpieces.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | ¡Retumba! All-female Afro-Caribbean Dance and Music


¡Retumba! is a unique all-female dance and music ensemble that celebrates the human spirit with universal rhythms and resounding music that stirs the rich culture of Latin-European to Afro-Caribbean origins into a feast of folkloric music that can be enjoyed by everyone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Roots of American Music Festival


Featuring: BRC Orchestra: "Four Women: A Tribute to Odetta, Miriam Makeba, Abbey Lincoln and Eartha Kitt" with Jayne Cortez, Tamar-Kali, Abena Koomson, Alkebulan, and more. Curated by La Tasha N. Nevada Diggs, Musical Direction by Onel Mulet. "The Louisiana Renegades" with Christine Balfa, Dirk Powell, Kevin Wimmer of Balfa Toujours, Preston Frank and additional Creole artists. Texas Tornados: "Tribute to Doug Sahm" Mazel Tov and Mis Amigos: "The Lost World of Latin-Jewish Sound" with the Arturo O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Sextet with special guests Larry Harlow, Andy Gonzalez, Irving Fields, Jeremiah Lockwood and Antibalas Horns.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Frank Wess, Jazz Saxophonist and Flutist


Wess is an accomplished saxophone and flute player and now in his 80s, is still an active and highly respected member of the New York Jazz scene.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

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
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6:30 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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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
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