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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 24, 2013?
43 free events take place on Saturday, August 24 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 24 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 24, 2013?
43 free events take place on Saturday, August 24 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 24 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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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 24, 2013
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Workshop | Feel/Change Yoga
Free Yoga anyone? YogaPeel will be teaching free yoga, weather permitting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour
This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour
Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Workshop | Chess: Lecture & Simul
Chess Grand Master Alex Ostrivskiy will give a demonstration
and lecture on how to play your best, followed by a simultaneous game, for up to 30 players.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Drawing in the Park
Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Garden Yoga Class
A great way for the entire family to stay fit. These hour-long sessions, led by certified yoga teachers, will educate participants about proper form, tempo and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout. Mats will be provided for temporary use.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Kayaking in the Park
It's that time of year again - always a huge hit with park visitors, kayaking is now in full swing on Thursdays and Saturdays all summer long! If you haven't been out on the East River in a kayak yet, now's your chance to do it.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Dance Lesson | Limon Dance Company
Experience the joy of movement and dance. Free classes are led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company, Limon Dance. Open to all levels and ages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | 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
Free
Free
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.
Class Schedule:
10:00-11:00am
11:30am-12:30pm
1:00-2:00pm
2:30-3:30pm
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$10 suggested donation...
$10 suggested donation...
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
$6
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
Free
Free
Workshop | Shape Up Zumba
Shape Up NYC (an NYC Parks program run in partnership with Equinox, NYC Service, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) offers more than 175 free fitness classes every week at locations across the five boroughs to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
11:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | 8th Street & St. Marks Place Tour
A walking tour highlighting the unique, bizarre and beautiful bohemia we call Greenwich Village. Rain or shine. Tour is led by a licensed guide who focuses on the various social, architectural and/or historic aspects of the neighborhood.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | See the Park in Progress with a Behind-the-Scenes Hard Hat Tour
A sneak peak of the construction of the 30 acres of new park and public spaces at the center of the Island. This tour takes visitors through the park construction site. Space on the tours is limited and is available on a first-come, first served basis. Hardhats and vests will be provided and closed-toe footwear is required. Children over the age of 7 are welcome on tours.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
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
$20 suggested donation...
$20 suggested donation...
Film | Oscar-Nominated French Animation: Sylvain Chomet's The Illusionist (2010)
A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
80 mins.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | Benh Zeitlin's Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012): A Girl's Story
With Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly.
Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love.
93 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
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
$6
Workshop | Chair Yoga for Adults and Seniors
This class focuses on Muscle Strength Building and Range of Motion Access, developing awareness and reinforcing ideas of cultivation. Each class includes very basic yogic philosophy for mental health purposes and self health care exploration. It is a fun, energizing class that helps adults and seniors take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity. It is offered in community to encourage friendships with other like-minded people. They provide the chair for you.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Making Room
Join curator Donald Albrecht for a tour of Making Room, exploring the future of housing in New York City and the unexpectedly vast opportunities presented by designing small.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Pay-what-you-can admission policy
Pay-what-you-can admission policy
Festival | Sun To Stars Festival of Music Dance & Culture
Inspired by the traditional all-night concerts along India's Ganges River, this year's Sun to Stars South Asian Festival will feature an eclectic blend of of classical, contemporary and folk performing arts, all powered by solar energy. Sun to Stars evokes the traditional durbar and bethak-style concerts of India by cultivating performer and audience interaction through shared positive artistic experience. Performances will take place in the evening on a brand new eco-outdoor stage, and are appropriate for all age groups.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Blues BBQ Festival
Back for the 14th year in a row, the Park’s Blues BBQ Festival pairs America’s best Blues and Roots musicians with Brother Jimmy’s and Dinosaur BBQ, two of New York City’s best BBQ restaurants, for an unforgettable summer day on the Hudson River.
2013 Blues BBQ artists: Kaki King; Tracy Nelson; Heritage Blues Orchestra; Nikki Hill; Lucky Peterson featuring Tamara Peterson.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | 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
Free
Free
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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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Seth Gordon's Identity Thief (2013): Comedy Hit
With Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho.
When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief - a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless-looking woman.
111 minutes
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
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
Free
Free
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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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Adam Mckay's The Other Guys (2010): Hurray for Mediocrity
With Will Ferrell, Derek Jeter, Mark Wahlberg.
Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned.
107 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Kenny Garrett / Cécile McLorin Salvant / Kim Thompson / Jaleel Shaw
Over the course of a stellar career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. Garrett has always brought a vigorous yet melodic, and truly distinctive, alto saxophone sound to each musical situation.
Cecile McLorin Salvant’s unique interpretations of unknown and scarcely recorded jazz and blues compositions have helped her win the coveted Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 2010. She focuses on a theatrical portrayal of the jazz standard and composes music and lyrics which she also sings in French, her native language as well as in Spanish.
World-renowned drummer Kim Thompson has taught and performed in over 33 countries, in addition to playing locally in many New York City’s most prestigious jazz clubs. With many music credits to her name, including being a part of Beyoncé’s all female band; Thompson has become the CEO of her own music production company, KT Music Productions.
Alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw has quickly risen to become one of the premiere Jazz musicians today. The New York Times says Mr.Shaw’s music showcases his “stout, self-assured alto saxophone playing and his smartly conceived original compositions, without the taint of commercial pressure.”
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Choreographers in the Park: Takehiro Ueyama/Take Dance
Norte Maar, renowned for their cross-disciplinary collaborative projects, presents a new choreographic residency and performance series bringing New York-based choreographers and their dancers to the Park. Each week during the month of August, a new choreographer will be in residence creating new works on a site-specific stage, in full view of the public who will witness the working process of these dance makers and experience fully produced performance every Saturday.
Today: Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Takehiro “Take” Ueyama moved to the United States in 1991 to study dance at the Juilliard School in New York City. Upon graduation, he was invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company, touring the world with them for 8 years.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
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
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
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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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Milonga in the Park - with Beginner Lessons
Free Beginner Lessons around 7:30ish pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Theater | The Three Musketeers, a New Adaptation of the Dumas Novel
Hudson Warehouse Artistic Director Nicholas Martin-Smith has chosen to direct The Three Musketeers in a new adaptation from the Alexandre Dumas novel by Susane Lee. For years, audiences in the open courtyard seating of the
Hudson Warehouse shows have thrilled to see the extensive fight choreography executed by the professional company.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Diablo Love , a fantastical love story featuring live music
Diablo Love is a fantastical love story featuring live music that reimagines songs made famous by American Blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, Howlin’ Wolf along with original compositions by Tomás Doncker. This production provides audiences with a masterful live soundtrack of Blues/Soul music and sets the stage for a dynamic performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | David O. Russell's Oscar-Winning Silver Linings Playbook (2012): Out of the Asylum
With Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro.
After a stay in a psychiatric institution, a former teacher moves back in with his family and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things become interesting when he meets a mysterious woman, fated to change his life.
122 min.
Gates open to the public at 6:30 pm. All movies will be close captioned. Bring a picnic.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Opera | The Metropolitan Opera presents an outdoor screening of Verdi's La Traviata
Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi’s most popular heroine in Willy Decker’s striking production, with Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium. Matthew Polenzani is Alfredo and Dmitri Hvorostovsky sings his father, Germont. Running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Vincente Minnelli's 9-Time Oscar Winner Gigi (1958): Classic Musical
With Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan.
Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long.
115 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | “Hip-Hopera”: Hip-Hop Improv with North Coast Class
A freestyle rapping, beatboxing, long-form improv team performs a fully improvised “hip-hopera” right in front of your very eyes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:15 pm
Free
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