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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 21, 2010?

37 free events take place on Saturday, August 21 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 21 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 Saturday, August 21, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Other | Summer Streets 2010


This summer, for the third year in a row, the city will temporarily close select streets to motor vehicles and open it up to people.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Enjoy breathtaking views of NYC while kayaking on the Hudson River. Completely free. Must know how to swim. A changing room and shower and hose to rinse off with are available. They have a limited number of locks available. Please bring your own lock.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free

Other | Big City Fishing


Yes, you can fish in the Hudson River! They provide rods, reels, bait and instruction. So come on down and try your luck at fishing while enjoying the warm sun and cool breezes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Chess Lecture/Simul with Grand Master Ron Henley


Learn Grandmaster Ron Henley's secrets to improve your chess game at his informative lecture and demonstration, and then test your new skills against his in the "Simul" - simultaneous chess play in which the Grandmaster plays up to 30 players at once, moving from board to board making one move at a time. 30 players of any age with an official rating of 1,000 or better can participate when registered on a first-come first-served basis from 10:00 am – 10:30 am the morning of the event. All are welcome to enjoy the lecture and cheer on Simul participants. Any Simul spots unclaimed by a participant with the appropriate rating at the close of registration will be filled on a first-come first-served basis by rated and recreational players of all abilities. Boards and pieces are available to borrow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Historic Districts Walking Tour


The tour lasts approx 2.5 hours and has a total distance of approx 2.5 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, then explore the Hudson River firsthand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. Daily Weather Status: 1-646-613-0740.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | “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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10:00 am
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Other | Car Seat Safety Check


Through a partnership with the Department of Transportation’s Safe Kids USA, a certified car seat technician will be present to help parents install car seats in their cars. Last year over 20 families had their car seats installed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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
$6

Hike | Constitution Island Hike


Child friendly. Strolling, sightseeing at a gentle pace. This legendary gem on the Hudson, opposite West Point, is open only 3 weekends per summer. Bring photo ID. Expect entrance fee of $10, covering free boat rides, guided walks, or independent exploration. Amenities include shaded picnic groves, public restrooms, a gift shop in the historic Warner House, walking trails, and a hot dog vendor. Departure time is optional.(*Alternatively, meet at 10AM at parking lot at North White Plains Train Station for car pooling. Donate $5 to the driver. For this option, you must call leader in advance.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Park Walk | Garden Tour


The tour highlights the history, design, and unique plantings of the 70-year-old Garden, led by staff. (Approximately 75 mins.) Features blooming perennial and annual borders (over 250 varieties) as well as ornamental trees and shrubs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   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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Park Walk | Foraging in the Park Tour


Naturalist/author "Wildman" Steve Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of the Park. Thanks to its varied habitats and combination of native and introduced species, this world-famous park overflows with wild food. Wild fruit far surpassing anything available commercially also fills the park. Thickets will still be lined with sweet, juicy European cut-leaf blackberries. Elderberry bushes, prized in Europe but ignored in America), grow in plain sight, completely overlooked.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
$15 suggested donation...

City Walk | Village Tour


Discover the Village with a tour that weaves together the highlights of history with delicious inside stories. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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City Walk | Village Tour


Discover the Village with a tour that weaves together the highlights of history with delicious inside stories. Rain or shine.
   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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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
$6

Other | The Harlem Week Tri-State Junior Tennis Classic


Showcasing the best up & coming boys & girls tennis talents in the region aged from 12 to 18.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Park Walk | Walk NYC


A walking program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks hired trained walking instructors who will keep participants active, exercising and having fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Japanese Folding Fans


A Family Workshop.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Pay-what-you-will admission policy

Film | Kenny Ortega's Documentary This Is It (2009): The Jackson Concerts That Never Were


A rare, behind-the-scenes look at Michael Jackson as he developed, created, and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts scheduled at London’s 02 Arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film captures the singing, dancing, and creative genius of Michael at work as he creates and perfects his planned final London shows. 111 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Leonard Nimoy's Academy Award Nominee Star Trek IV: The Journey Home (1986): Ham on Wry


With William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. Kirk and Spock leave the 23rd century and travel back in time to 1986 San Francisco to save the humpback whale and thereby save mankind. 119 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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2:00 pm
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Concert | R& B Stars: Chrisette Michele / Tamia / Mario


Chrisette Michele (pictured), a New York native, released her debut album I Am in 2007 to considerable acclaim. Nominated for a BET Award for Best New Artist Release, I Am was both a critical success and a fans‘ delight. Her 2009 follow up, Epiphany, went to #1 on the Billboard charts and has produced a slew of jazzy R&B hits, including the title track. Award-winning artist and urban R&B chanteuse Tamia has garnered international fame for her hit single "Stranger In My House" and her various collaborations with legends like Babyface and Quincy Jones. A velvet voice and sinuous, sexy tunes accommodate her honest and heartbreakingly real lyrics. Mario Barrett, the Baltimore native better known simply as Mario, has been a staple on the pop and R&B charts from the age of fifteen with his savvy breakout rendition of Biz Markie's "Just a Friend." His self-titled debut album featured songs by Alicia Keys and helped launch the career of Ne-Yo, who wrote Mario's double-platinum international #1 hit 'Let Me Love You'. Mario's most recent album, D.N.A. features the charting singles "Break Up" and "Thinkin' About You."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Festival | Sun to Stars: South Asian Cultural Festival


An all-day outdoor festival celebrating South Asian culture and sustainability. Inspired by the traditional all-night concerts along India’s Ganges River, the festival evokes the traditional durbar and bethak-style concerts where performers and audiences interact in an informal setting to create an intimate artistic experience. With a backdrop defined by both natural and urban elements, the performers present work that grapples with the environment, be it through mythological folktales or a particular raga connected to nature. The event also features a marketplace of regional South Asian cuisine from local chefs, Indian style seating with floor rugs and cushions, and information about important local South Asian and environmental organizations. Families with kids of all ages are welcome! Kids will love watching the dance & music performances, sitting on the colorful rugs & trying out some South Asian snacks, while also learning about the environment and sustainable energy!
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Theater | Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet: Dying for Love


The Hudson Warehouse presents this tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young “star-cross’d lovers” whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. An outdoor presentation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Latin Music: Los Hermanos Cintron


Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Tonight’s Performance is by Los Hermanos Cintron, everyone who has ever heard them, loves the flamenco infusion of a style like the Gipsy Kings’ music. Its infectious, energetic rhythms and bold harmony-laced vocals get crowds going and get audiences feeling that hot Latin passion. Short of importing the real Gipsy Kings, you can do no better than Los Hermanos Cintron.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Melba Joyce, Jazz Vocalist


Melba Joyce was born in Dallas, where she grew up under the warm and instructive musical influence of her family. After her family relocated to Los Angeles, Melba found herself opening for such artists as Benny Carter, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles and sharing the jazz festival bill with Miles Davis, Freddy Hubbard and Bobby Hutcherson. She appeared in the hit show Black and Blue on Broadway, where she understudied all three principal characters and starred in the show's successful world tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing: A Comedy of Two Couples


Benedick and Beatrice are engaged in a "merry war"; they both talk a mile a minute and proclaim their scorn for love, marriage, and each other. In contrast, Claudio and Hero are sweet young people who are rendered practically speechless by their love for one another. Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other, and Claudio is tricked into rejecting Hero at the altar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's Macbeth: A Contemporary Interpretation


The Scottish tragedy is set in an occupied Islamic country, where Macbeth is a power-hungry U.S. Army officer, Duncan is a warlord and the Witches are local war widows. Presented by Pulse Ensemble Theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Rock Theater: Goodbar by Waterwell & Bambï


Reviving the lost art of the live concept album, NYC rock band Bambï teams up with downtown theatre company Waterwell to tackle one of the most controversial pop culture artifacts from the 70s, Looking For Mr. Goodbar. Taking inspiration from both the film starring Diane Keaton and the novel by Judith Rossner, Bambï and Waterwell explore the timeless themes of sexuality, independence and persona as seen refracted through a disco ball. Join Bambï and Waterwell as they take on this dark classic, celebrating New York in all its grim glamour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Floating Kabarette


Hosted by Olga & Bjorn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 pm
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