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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 28, 2009?

22 free events take place on Friday, August 28 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 28 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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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 28, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Concert | Mariah Carey, Superstar Pop Singer


Long Island's Carey may be the queen of oversinging, but that hasn't stopped her from becoming mega-popular due to such hits as "Vision of Love," "One Sweet Day" and "I'll Be There." Here, she promotes her latest album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
Free

Lesson | Tai Chi


Learn the ancient Chinese Martial art with an expert. No experience necessary. Taught by Alex Hing, who has practiced martial arts for over 25 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with the Tai Chi grand master William C.C. Chen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free

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
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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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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Tour | Times Square Tour


Learn about history of world-famous neighborhood with its 40 miles of neon supersigns, prominent theaters, and multiple megastores. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   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

Film | Simon Wincer's Free Willy (1993)


With Keiko, Lori Petty and Mykelti Williamson. A killer whale is separated from his family by a fishing boat and shipped to an aquatic amusement park where he is christened Willy and expected to entertain audiences for his keep. The whale is befriended by Jesse, a 12-year-old runaway. 115 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | “Bonds & Bond Mutual Funds: Investment Resources”


Introduces the best library print and electronic resources, including Web sites, for researching bonds and bond mutual funds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:15 pm
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Film | John Huston's The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), Winner of 3 Academy Awards


With Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston. Two men down on their luck in 1925 meet up with a grizzled prospector and decide to join with him in search of gold in the wilds of central Mexico. 124 min. Winner of 3 Oscars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Gospel & R&B: Melinda Watts / J. Moss / Clipse / Mario


Melinda Watts is a gospel singer from Sacramento, California. Her CD is People get Ready. J. Moss is a Detroit-based gospel songwriter and record producer. His latest release is V3...Just James. Clipse is a critically acclaimed Virginia Beach, Virginia-based hip hop duo. Formed in 1992 by brothers Malice (Gene Thornton, born 1973) and Pusha T (Terrence Thornton, born 1977), the group put out Till the Casket Drops in 2009. Mario (pictured) is a Grammy-nominated R&B and pop singer, actor, model, dancer and philanthropist. He is best known for his hit singles "Just a Friend 2002" and "Let Me Love You," which won him two Billboard awards, as well as for appearing in the films Step Up and Freedom Writers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | El Hotel


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 | Sarah Elizabeth Foster, Pop Singer-Songwriter


The Houston-born Foster has released her debut, Gardening from the Ground Up, Part One, an acoustic blend of 60‘s-inspired pop, fresh folk and classical motifs, Foster’s rich, melodic voice and honest lyrics resonate with audiences, making for a compelling live show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Other | Sunset Jam on the Hudson


Improvise on African, Latin and Caribbean rhythms in a drumming circle led by master drummers. Instruments provided or bring own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's A 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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Book Discussion | Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon


The Fiction Reading Group discusses the best-known of the Sam Spade crime novels. -
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Ghanniyya Green, Jazz Vocalist


Native New Yorker Green handles both jazz and blues songs with equal aplomb. Her latest CD is Blue Prints.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 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
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Concert | Christmas Concert

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Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak and More

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