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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 29, 2010?

37 free events take place on Sunday, August 29 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 29 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 Sunday, August 29, 2010

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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
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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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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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Workshop | Kayaking and Community Rowing


Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing! No training or prior experience is needed. Bring clothes you don't mind getting wet, and shoes or sandals suitable for walking on a rocky beach. The only requirement is that you know how to swim. All equipment is provided free. Please note that there will be some variation in times due to tide conditions. Kayaking and canoeing will be inside a protected cove. Rowing will be in a group rowboat with an experienced guide. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking in the City


Free kayaking. They supply a kayak, personal flotation device, and a paddle. You must be able to swim to participate in the program. Bring clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. Please no pets.
   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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City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a journey down historic Orchard Street and discover the origins of New York's first discount retail district. The two-hour tour highlights the integral role that the shopping district has played in the history and development of the Lower East Side.
   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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Festival | Hacia Afuera Arts and Music Festival


Art for Change presents this festival celebrating art, music, food, and performance. The outdoor art exhibition will feature art by Patricia Cazorla & Nancy Saleme, Esperanza Cortes, Aissa Deebi, Roberto De Jesus, Laura F. Gibellini, Marissa A. Gutiérrez-Vicario, Alejandro Endoke Makuendo Guzman, Gabriel Pacheco, Tara Parsons, Michael Pribich, Elisa Pritzker, and Gabriel Reese. There will be live performances by Camila Meza Trio, Genesis Be, George Trivino, La Bruja, Los Mas Valientes, The Stepkids, and Los Chamanes. Also, activities will include storytelling by Bobby Gonzalez, live theater by Coatlicue Theater Company, arts and crafts for kids, film screenings, a drumming workshop and food from local street vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 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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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 | Free Tugboat Trips


Free public tugboat trips and free barge tours.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Walking Tours of the Park


Discover the history and horticulture of the Park. A member of the horticultural staff conducts a free walking tour of the Park. Learn about John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s most generous gift to New York City and about the Olmsted Brothers creative genius. All tours include the Heather Garden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Governors Island Tour


Learn how the role of Governors Island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation. 45 - 60 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:25 pm
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Tour | City Hall-Civic Center-“Beyond the City Gates” Tour


Highlights: St. Paul's Chapel, the Woolworth Building, City Hall, the Municipal Building, the statues of Horace Greeley and Nathan Hale and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | City Hall-Civic Center-“Beyond the City Gates” Tour


Highlights: The Woolworth Building, St. Paul's Chapel, City Hall, the former A.T. Stewart Department Store, Municipal Building, Statues of Nathan Hale and Horace Greeley.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Theater | Crystal Field's Gone Fission, or Alternative Power, An Operetta for the Street


The award-winning Street Theater Company opens its 34th annual tour with Gone Fission, or Alternative Power, an Operetta for the Street. The rip-roaring production will tour City streets, parks and playgrounds. The production, free to all New Yorkers, will have book, lyrics and direction by Crystal Field and musical score composed by Joseph Vernon Banks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Cuban Salsa: Cocorama


Some chairs are provided, or bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy the music from one of the Park's nearby lawns. The concert is free and there is no advance registration required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour…..and it’s Free! Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories is just waiting to be peeled away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Soul/Blues/Funk: The Truthseekers


   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | Free Tugboat Trips


"Tug & Barge Week" will feature free public tugboat trips and free barge tours. Limit 40 people each trip.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction To Meditation


This class will cover basic meditation instruction (beginners are encouraged to practice 10 minute sessions), and a chance to ask the instructor any questions about basic meditation practice, classes and courses, meditation retreats, books to read, and other resources to support a practice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Poetry Reading | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Dancing | Sundae Sermon


Harlem's #1 family afternoon of soulful house music, classic & AfroBeats. Bring your picnic basket & dance under the sun!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival


Featuring: Modern jazz saxophonist James Moody is considered to be a ―world-class soloist‖ and improvisational genius who incorporates a variety of wood instruments into his work. The artist‘s most famous song is "Moody‘s Mood for Love," an improvisational piece that he first recorded over 50 years ago. In addition to his instrumental repertoire, Moody often lends his energetic, hearty vocals to his performances. The sultry, bluesy vocals of native New Yorker Catherine Russell is making jazz fans everywhere sit up and take notice. Her unique sound is a throw-back to the female blues and jazz stars of the 1950‘s and 60‘s. With a sound that is at once powerful and touchingly vulnerable, her rich alto voice transports the listener to another time and prompts listeners to tap their feet and nod along to the music. Primarily self-taught, jazz pianist and composer Vijay Iyer is considered daringly original for creating jazz that is simultaneously improvisational, choreographed and grounded in groove and pulse. His cutting-edge music is powerful, compelling and has earned him numerous accolades in the jazz world. With critically acclaimed releases such as Panoptic Modes, Blood Sutra and Historicity, The New Yorker has given Iyer the title of, "one of today's most important pianists." Hailed by The New York Times as "a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style," JD Allen is a bright rising light on today‘s international jazz scene. His unique and compelling voice on the instrument – the result of a patient and painstaking confrontation with the fundamentals of the art - has recently earned Allen a blaze of critical attention signaling his ascension to the upper ranks of the contemporary jazz world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Tour | Governors Island Tour


Learn how the role of Governors Island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation. 45 - 60 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:25 pm
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Concert | Argento Chamber Ensemble performs works by Shoenberg, Richard Strauss and others


Program: Philipp Blume, New work for string septet Arnold Schoenberg, String Septet (recently published fragment) Schoenberg, Mirror Canon in A Major for string quartet Schoenberg, Toter Winkel for string sextet Heinz Holliger, Eisblumen Eric Lyon, Sacred Amnesia for tape Richard Strauss, Metamorphosen for string septet Ben Johnston, String Quartet No. 4, “Amazing Grace” The Ensemble, conducted by Michel Galante, will inaugurate "Lunar Movements," a new series of concerts for contemporary music. A post-concert discussion will address Schoenberg’s early compositional attempts, the composer’s development, and the concerns that would ultimately lead him to Pierrot Lunaire. The discussion will introduce the basic questions of the series: what is structured composition? What is intuitive composition? What are allusions in music? Emerging American composer Philipp Blume and conductor Michel Galante will lead the commentary. The Argento Chamber Ensemble is the performance arm of the Argento New Music Project. Founded in 2000 to perform compositions embodying pressing concerns in Western music, Argento consists of 9 core members and regularly expands to up to 30 musicians. Argento has toured widely in the US and abroad, and has worked closely with leading contemporary composers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Theater | Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth


Perhaps the world's greatest psychological thriller - haunted by a supernatural prophecy and spurred by his wife's ambitions, a brave soldier dares to tempt fate only to be destroyed by the very power he seeks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Ballet Class with Laura DiOrio


A class made to move! Start with a thorough ballet warm-up focusing on technical clarity and musicality. Quickly progress to center work with long combinations to really dance. No more stiff, stuffy ballet exercises! With challenging choreography to work the mind, build stamina, and encourage the use of space, dancers can build technique while feeling the freedom of movement within the classical vocabulary. All levels welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Jazz | In-Store Gig: Brian Allen / Tony Malaby / Corey Fogel


BRIAN ALLEN - Trombone from Texas TONY MALABY - Tenor & Soprano Sax COREY FOGEL - Drums from L.A.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Staged Reading | Linda Seagel Crawley's Ashes and a Dream


A reading followed by a discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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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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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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