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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 25, 2012?

35 free events take place on Saturday, August 25 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 25 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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35 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 25, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided. For adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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. Weather permitting. Kayaks and life vests provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Screening | Daily Screenings: Arctic Summer, Part I


For their Celebrating American Nations! series, they present three works from Arctic Canada, two animations and a short documentary on the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics. Start times: 10:30am and 11:45am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshop | Kayaking and Community Rowing


Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Last sign-up is an hour before closing time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks” Tour


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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10:30 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

Workshop | Chess Program: Open Play Session


Test your skills, meet new friends, and enjoy beautiful views of the Park while playing chess on the mosaic tables under the pergola.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Experience the Park's only formal garden with the Garden staff. See exuberant perennial and annual beds, and delight in an abundance of color and fragrance while learning about the Garden's history and design.
   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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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Performance | Write Out Front: A Playwright Happening


Watch emerging and emerged playwrights, book writers and lyricists create new work right in front of your eyes. During two hour time slots, a writer or writer's team will write a new play in the storefront window with a screen shot of their computer projected behind them, visible to the street. See writers create new worlds, find inspiration and try to avoid Facebook (or not). Come see playwrights from shows coming up or currently playing at venues around town including the NY International Fringe Festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | 8th Street and St. Mark's Place Tour


Highlighting the unique, bizarre and beautiful bohemia we call Greenwich Village. Tours are led by licensed guides who focus on the various social, architectural and/or historic aspects of the neighborhood, and last approximately 90 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free

Park Walk | Foraging in the Park


With naturalist/author "Wildman" Steve Brill. America's go-to guy for foraging, Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of the Park, a great place for wild foods, and the summer is an especially rich season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
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Other | Vintage Baseball: Gotham BBC of New York vs Atlantic BBC of Brooklyn


Watch baseball as it was played almost 150 years ago! The Gothams are playing their 11th season of Vintage Baseball in New York City, with their home games currently being played on Governors Island. Games are free to watch. Cheering is highly encouraged.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Exploring Hallett and the Pond” Tour


Take a break to enjoy the Park on this one hour walk through the Park's smallest woodland area. Learn its history, enjoy its peacefulness, and discover the mystery behind the waterfall. Note: Due to limited space, the first 20 people to sign in at the beginning of the tour will be able to participate!
   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
$6

Screening | Daily Screenings: IndiVisible


In conjunction with the exhibition “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” they present two documentaries that explore the history, culture and contemporary reality of people who share African American and Native American ancestry. Start times at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly's Oscar-Nominated Singin' in the Rain (1952): All Wet


Starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. 103 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Steven Spielberg's 3 Time Oscar Winner Jaws (1975): Eek! Chomp, Chomp


Stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it. 124 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | A Moment of…LOUD: Get Gong’d with Rashu Aten


Gong master Rashu Aten brings this sacred instrument into the library for an interactive workshop where patrons will create their own healing sound vibrations using gongs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Festival | Blues BBQ Festival


The annual Blues BBQ Festival returns for the 13th year, pairing the nation's finest Blues artists with New York City's best BBQ restaurants for an unforgettable summer day on the river! With: THE BO-KEYS, GLEN DAVID ANDREWS, JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR, CURTIS SALGADO, DEMETRIA TAYLOR.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Talk | Curiosity on Mars


The Mars Science Laboratory, Curiosity, landed successfully on Mars in Gale Crater on August 6th. Review its findings so far and relive the nail-biting ride to the surface of Mars. Did life arise on Mars long ago? Learn about how this robotic adventurer will try to answer the question of whether we are alone in the Universe. This presentation is suitable for the general public, and kids over 12. They'll provide free posters and handouts from NASA. Presented by Jason Kendall, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador for New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

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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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


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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2:30 pm
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Jazz | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival


This year marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved late summer jazz favorite, the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. In honor of this anniversary, SummerStage will present an additional evening of performances. This exceptional night will feature the world premiere of specially commissioned pieces by Revive Music Group in collaboration with Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, celebrating the vibrant work of Charlie Parker’s 1950’s record, Charlie Parker with Strings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Film | James Watkins' The Woman in Black (2012): Ghost Story


With Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer and Ciarán Hinds. A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of discipline, balance, health and wellness.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Ecstatic Summer Music Festival: Escort / Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society


The 17-member Brooklyn disco revivalists Escort join forces with Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, an 18-piece jazz-meets-punk big band.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

Theater | Outdoor Presentation of Shakespeare's Richard III


After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne—and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king. No tickets required; Just show up and choose a seat on the steps and benches.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Outdoor Screening: The Enchanted Island


This world-premiere Baroque fantasy combines music by Handel, Vivaldi, and Rameau with a new libretto inspired by Shakespeare. Conductor: William Christie; Production Julian Crouch & Phelim McDermott; Danielle de Niese, Lisette Oropesa, Joyce DiDonato, David Daniels, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Plácido Domingo, Luca Pisaroni
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Theater | Jason and the Argonauts, Performed by the Faux-Real Theatre Company


The Faux-Real Theatre Company embodies an aesthetic in which the extraordinary and the quotidian meld into dynamic stage life. Faux-Real delivers classical and contemporary texts, in boundary-busting productions that are engaging, accessible and just plain fun. Watch the company as they premiere their latest work, The Argonautica for the first time. Written by Apollonius Rhodius in the year 3 BC, The Argonautica tells the story of the flawed hero, Jason and his search for the “Golden Fleece.” Not quite the hero that Odysseus may have been, but with charismatic charm to spare, Jason assembles a team that includes the mighty Hercules, the musician Orpheus, and the sorceress Medea, who falls madly in love with the swarthy sailor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Staged Reading | Play Reading: Wingwoman by Ken Jaworowski


In this comedy from the writer of Interchange, a woman who professionally helps men break the ice with “the right woman” realizes her latest client is “the right man.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Into the Woods, the Broadway Smash


A witch's curse condemns the Baker and his Wife to a life without children. They embark on a quest to find the four items required to break the spell: the cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold. Will they succeed? And what happens after "happily ever after?" A masterpiece by musical theater giants Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Into the Woods is a witty and irreverent reimagining of beloved classic fairytales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. Featuring Amy Adams, Jack Broderick, Gideon Glick, Cooper Grodin, Ivan Hernandez, Tina Johnson, Josh Lamon, Jessie Mueller, Donna Murphy, Laura Shoop, and Tess Soltau.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Day Camp Kids


Day Camp Kids are not your regular campers. And Tug of War is not your regular playground game. Because at Tug of War, there’s camp … and then there’s war. Join Day Camp Kids as they host the penultimate battle of wits: Two indie improv teams from improv theaters across the nation compete for the title: TUG OF WAR Champion. And it’s up to you, the audience, to decide which of these teams will be named TUG OF WAR Champion and get the chance to return to defend their title. With Day Camp Kids, PLAYTIME IS [NEVER] OVER.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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