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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 5, 2013?

33 free events take place on Monday, August 5 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 5 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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33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 5, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Early Morning Yoga


This hour-long yoga class on Pier 6 integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation to stretch, strengthen and condition. All levels are welcome. Limited mats available. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$10 suggested donation...

Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   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
$6

Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Workshop | Beginner French Language Class


Instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language or brush up on your skills in these standalone classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Roy Eaton, Award-Winning Pianist


Roy Eaton's first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937, and he won the first ever Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award in 1950. His latest album I Play for Peace on RHAHM was released on 11/11/11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Group: Sleeping with the Mayor by John Jiler


Dr. Anne Klaeysen will host a discussion on this riveting tale of power and powerlessness, race, class and individual personalities presented as vividly as in a novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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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2:00 pm
$6

City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Masterpiece Theatre at the Library: Downton Abbey


Season 3 - Parts 5 and 6
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Wii Fit for Adults


Calling all Adults who want to lose or maintain current weight: Join Wii Fit for Adults and benefit from burning calories, socializing, maintaining current weight and/or tracking your BMI. Use the various workouts including yoga, strength training, boxing, stepping, hula hooping, running, and regaining balance through using the balance exercises. The Wii tracks your weight and BMI as well as your progress and allows you to compete with others. It is a fun way to keep a record of your progress while exercising.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Other | An Attempt to Break the World Record for “Largest Gathering of People in Their Underwear”


Join thousands of people in their underwear for a chance to be part of "underwear history." Z100's Greg T will host the event with a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Discussion | Actor Liam Hemsworth discusses his film Paranoia


Join director Robert Luketic and actor Liam Hemsworth in conversation about their high-stakes thriller Paranoia. Hemsworth stars as a young employee at a tech company, caught in a dangerous game of corporate espionage between the world’s two most powerful tech billionaires (Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman).
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Central Park Sunset Tour


Join Free Tours by Foot as they stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Clean Break by Darryl Schneider


A gambling addict attempts to restore his relationship with his estranged daughter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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City Walk | The High Line Sunset Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park. Reservations Required RESERVE NOW
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Christopher Bonanos discusses his book Instant: The Story of Polaroid


This visual presentation tells the story of a very unusual company. In the 1960s and 1970s, Polaroid was what Apple is today: the coolest technology company on earth, the one with irresistible products, the one whose stock kept climbing way past the point of logic. In its heyday, Polaroid was an absolute innovation machine - a scientific think tank that periodically kicked out a fantastically profitable, covetable product.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | 5 New York City writers read from their work


Featuring: Colson Whitehead, Manhattan Victor LaValle, Queens Kevin Baker, Bronx Alina Simone, Brooklyn Shay Youngblood, Staten Island
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Najla Said reads from her book Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family


Actor, playwright and memoirist Najla Said describes her childhood as the daughter of a famous Palestinian scholar, brought up in an Arab-American household.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Strength Training


Brooklyn Strength leads challenging and fun outdoor fitness classes that focus on strength training and aerobic intervals in and around the Park. Meet at Pier 6, but make sure to arrive on time because the class is mobile! All fitness classes are one hour long. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | What Ever Happened to the Nerds?: A Night of Storytelling


It's like watching the characters of "The Wonder Years" and "Freaks and Geeks" all grown up. Coming-of-age tales of love, lost, regret, and redemption. Featuring Jenice Matias.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Theater | Hip-Hop-Themed Theater: Alfred Preisser & Randy Weiner's King Kong


Acclaimed impresario of non-traditional theater Randy Weiner and director Alfred Preisser team up for a Hip-Hop themed theater remake of the classic story, King Kong, a totally original music/dance/comedy spectacle that radically subverts everything you thought you knew about one of the most famous love stories of all time. Set in the “Bronx is Burning” era of the late 1970s, King Kong celebrates the nascent forms of Hip-Hop music and graffiti art that grew out of the economically stressed South Bronx and went on to become one of the defining, most powerful and profitable artistic movements in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Screening | Home in Loisaida Films


Featuring LES, directed by Coleen Fitzgibbon; Heart of Loisaida, directed by Marci Reaven; and Beni Matias; Viva Loisaida, directed by Marlis Momber. Filmmakers Marci Reaven and Marlis Momber in attendance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Film | Martin Ritt's Oscar Winner Norma Rae (1979): Union Drama


With Sally Field, Ron Leibman and Beau Bridges. A young single mother and textile worker agrees to help unionize her mill despite the problems and dangers involved. 113 Min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Ang Lee's 4-Time Oscar Winner Life of Pi (2012): Two in a Boat


Stars Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain. A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. 127 min. Free popcorn!
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:15 pm
Free
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Musical | A Heart-Warming Musical

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Classical Music | Piano Works by Robert Schumann

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Concert | Rock Concert at NYC's Renowned Jazz Club

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