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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 26, 2009?

37 free events take place on Wednesday, August 26 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 26 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 Wednesday, August 26, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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
Free

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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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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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
Free

Jazz | Victor Lin, Pianist


A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.
   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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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Slide Lecture | “Orientalist Architecture and Design in Manhattan”


This illustrated talk will survey Manhattan architecture and design influenced by Asian and Middle Eastern historicist design styles, including Islamic, Andalusian (Hispano-Moresque), Indian, Egyptian, Assyro-Babylonian , and Japanese.
   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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Workshop | Introduction to MS Excel


An introduction to the basic features of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program designed for the Windows environment. Topics include entering data & formulas, moving & copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. Introduction to MS Word is a prerequisite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Yesterday and Today, Beatles Cover Band


Yesterday and Today is one of the top Beatles cover bands in the New York-metro area, recreating the sound of the Beatles’ music down to every detail. The band performs using the same instruments used by the Beatles, blended with superb vocal harmonies to recreate those magical and historical songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | “Acing the Interview”


Sharpen your interview skills via the Talent Acquisition Team's handy preparation tips, typical question review, and do's and don'ts that help ace the interview. Space is limited. Confirmation messages will be sent only to the number of people who can be admitted. Walk-ins may be admitted if there is space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | “Waterways and Vistas”


Walk from the Dairy to Belvedere Castle, and learn about the intricate design of Central Park's web of pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | “Searching the U.S. Census Bureau Website”


Learn how to retrieve U.S. Census data on the nation's population and housing, or demographic and industry data, directly from the Internet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 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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Tour | “Amble Through the Ramble”


Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Air Supply performs from their CD Free Love


The Australian soft-rock duo of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock were an 80s chart phenomenon with gauzy productions like "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love" and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All." Free Love was originally recorded to be sold exclusively at their concerts. It features 15 tracks newly recorded in an acoustic style.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra, Jazz/Folk/Country


New York Magazine’s Best Lounge Act of 2009, Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra plays a brand of jazz-folk-country-blues with sharp wit and a cockeyed worldview. Lipton and his bandmates deliver their uniquely American music with mixed-message sincerity and soul.
   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
6:00 pm
$12 admission includes...

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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Screening | Documentary: Got a Book in You?


This 30-minute documentary, shot entirely in New York, addresses the growing influence of literary agents on book publishing. The creator of the documentary, Tom Jagninski, a New York reporter, will be available to lead the discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 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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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
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Katie Malachuk reads from her book You're Accepted: Lose the Stress. Discover Yourself. Get into the College That's Right for You.


As a graduate of Harvard and Stanford, a consultant for a top admissions consulting firm, and the former admissions director for Teach for America, Malachuk has a wealth of expert advice to share with all academic applicants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Novelist Susan Shapiro and others discuss “getting shrunk”


Whether you need a shrink, a book, or a book shrink, this lineup of writing gurus will be on hand to meet, greet, and help you get over all your success blocks for free. Celebrate Shapiro’s new novel, Speed Shrinking, and “speed date” with actual mental health pros. Also participating: psychologist Diana Kirschner, author of Love in 90 Days; sociologist Jon Fast, author of Ceremonial Violence; social worker Sherry Amatenstein, author of Love Lessons from Bad Breakups; diet coach Connie Bennett, author of Sugar Shock; Derner Institute psychotherapist Jay Crosby; and manuscript doctor Paula Derrow, editor at Self.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | “Films From 826NYC”: Students Works


826NYC offers free writing programs designed to strengthen a student’s power to express ideas as well as offering filmmaking labs, animation and radio production classes, and screenwriting workshops. This screening features some of the new work that students have created.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Barrie Brett reads from her book Moments of Being


Television producer Brett explores finding that one moment that changes everything in your life. Special guests include celebrities from the worlds of the arts and business, each speaking about the defining moment in their lives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Author Reading | Ian Shive discusses his book The National Parks: Our American Landscape


America's national parks and historical sites embody the American spirit. They are windows to our past, homes to some of our rarest plants and animal species, and places where every American can go to find inspiration, peace, and open space. From the iron rails of Steamtown, Pennsylvania to the wilds of Yellowstone, America's natural parks preserve our culture in as much as they shield our natural world from our own encroachment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Jazz | Jazz bassist Drew Gress performs selections from his Rothkosonic-music from the paintings


The Trenton-born Gress performs extensively with artists on the cutting edge of contemporary improvised music. His latest project as a leader, 7 Black Butterfliues, features 9 original compositions and was released in MAY 2005. This was the follow up to 2001's Spin & Drift, which received widespread critical acclaim and also featured his pedal-steel guitar playing. He also leads the quartet Jagged Sky.
   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

Reading | “How I Learned to Laugh at Myself: Embarrassing Stories of Humiliation and Hilarity”


A reading series featuring writers, comedians, performers and bloggers chosen by hostess Blaise Allysen Kearsley. Featuring: Jon Friedman is a writer, comedian and producer living in Brooklyn and currently writing/blogging for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He is the creator/producer and host of the New York City cult show, The Rejection Show. His first book, Rejected: Tales of the Failed, Dumped & Canceled, a humor anthology of rejected works, was released in 2009. With a "face for radio," Brian Grosz is the voice behind commercials for clients that include Chase Bank, VH-1, Levitra, Major League Baseball, American Standard and Canon. When he's not talking on television, he's screaming with stoner-metal act Dogs of Winter or howling with his blues project Brian Grosz and The Bad Idea. He's also the founder of Lapdance Academy Records. Suzanne Guillette is a writer whose work has appeared in Tin House, SELF, Publishers Weekly, and Time Out New York. Her first book, Much to Your Chagrin: A Memoir of Embarrassment, was released in March. Jiji Lee is a speechwriter for diplomats and a humor writer. She writes "Is This Thing On?", a weekly newsletter of observations, anecdotes, and tips on how to ruin people's lives. Her play In the Sun was selected and produced at The Culture Project's Women Center Stage Festival. She has also written for print and online publications including The New Republic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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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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