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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 30, 2014

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free events nyc Dance Class with the Jose Limón Dance Company
free events nyc Paintings: Caris Reid's Birds of Paradise
free events nyc West Coast Swing Dancing
free events nyc Summer HD Festival: Donizetti’s Don Pasquale
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads ... more >> walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
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8:30 am
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Tour | Alternative New York Tour


Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual ... more >> revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship.
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10:00 am
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Tour | Baylander Tour


Join a free public tour of this historic U.S. Navy vessel that was originally deployed during Vietnam ... more >> and later used to train U.S. helicopter pilots.
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Chess, Checkers and Board Games


Stop by to play some brain games like chess, checkers, and other board games. All Ages.
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10:00 am
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Workshop | City Kayaking


Glide along the water while kayaking off the floating dock. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian ... more >> present. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary.
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Crochet/ Knitting Circle


Please bring your own materials and a food item to donate to the Snack Table.
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10:00 am
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Dance Lesson | Dance Class with the Jose Limón Dance Company


Open to all levels and ages. No experience required. Bring comfortable clothes and sneakers, plus water. ... more >> Discover the freedom of dance with the world famous Limón Dance Company.
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, ... more >> 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.
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Guided Walking Tour: The High Line


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Weekly Guided Walking Tours are free hour-long ... more >> tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape.
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10:00 am
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, ... more >> 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.
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join the Manhattan Community Boathouse for a paddle on the Hudson! Their free walk-up kayaking program ... more >> operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is suitable for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and basic instructions are provided. All participants must sign a liability waiver and know how to swim.
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan, Little Italy, Chinatown and SoHo Tour


A multi-neighborhood tour of the Lower Manhattan area. The tour begins on Wall Street, where you will ... more >> see the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church before moving on the the World Trade Center and City Hall. Then move on by subway to visit the largest Chinatown in the United States. Following Chinatown, the tour will continue on through Little Italy and on to SoHo.
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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10:00 am
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Tour | Williamsburg, Brooklyn Tour


It’s once abandoned waterfront is now is now filled with newly constructed condo towers and magnificent ... more >> parks and stunning views of Manhattan. Known today as the hipster capital of the United States, Williamsburg is so much more than that, containing enclaves of Puerto Ricans, Polish, Italians, Dominicans and Hasidic Jews.
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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 ... more >> of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists ... more >> who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Shape Up Zumba


Shape Up NYC (an NYC Parks program run in partnership with Equinox, NYC Service, and Empire Blue Cross ... more >> Blue Shield) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
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Fair | Street Fair


Manhattan’s favorite artisan market is back for a fifth season of amazing vintage finds, artisan creations ... more >> and delicious local food.
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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11:00 am
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Tour | Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Walk


2 miles, easy, slow pace. Bring snacks/water. Rain may cancel.
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11:30 am
$3

Tour | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star


About 30 minutes. Fortify your mind! Tour one of the best examples of classic star-shaped fort design ... more >> anywhere in the country, including the oldest structure on the island. Tours on the half hour.
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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Explore Castle Williams and get some history in the round at the best-preserved circular fortification ... more >> in the nation. Tours on the half hour. About 30 minutes long.
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11:30 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Walking Tour


This tour highlights the unique, bizarre and beautiful bohemia we call Greenwich Village. Tours last ... more >> approximately 90 minutes and are led by licensed guides who focus on the various social, architectural and/or historic aspects of the neighborhood.
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11:30 am
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory ... more >> Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
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12:00 pm
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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 ... more >> 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!
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12:00 pm
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Festival | NYC Unicycle Festival


NYC‘s Unicycle Festival rolls across New York City on Labor Day weekend. Last year‘s festival brought ... more >> over 300 riders to the Big Apple and hundreds of people tried to ride a unicycle. Even more one wheeling is expected at this year‘s event. Activities include races, competitions, exhibitions, and a variety of unicycle sports including unicycle basketball and hockey. World-famous riders will display their skills, and members of the public will have the opportunity to try one—wheel riding. All ages and abilities welcome.
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12:00 pm
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Fair | Outdoor Art Exhibit


The exhibit consists of oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and ... more >> crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics.
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12:00 pm
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Film | Ben Stiller's The Cable Guy (1996): TV Crazy


Stars: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann. A lonely and disturbed cable guy raised on television ... more >> just wants a new friend, but his target, a designer, rejects him, with bad consequences. 96 mins.
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12:15 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history ... more >> of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
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1:00 pm
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Concert | TruBrit, British Invasion Tribute Band


Formed in 1999, TruBrit is Joey Barbosa, Richie Bell, Edgar Gross, and Don Linares - each of these lads ... more >> bring years of varied band experience to this dedicated and enthusiastic project. Covering songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Hollies, The Searchers, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, The Yardbirds and many more.
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of ... more >> 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.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists ... more >> from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs ... more >> 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
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central ... more >> 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.
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Sweet Spot Music


Enjoy reggae, disco, soulful house and more.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions ... more >> 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!
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2:00 pm
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Hike | Hike through History


About 90 minutes. See the whole history of the island in one go. The most comprehensive program takes ... more >> you to nearly every highlight in the historic district. Visitors should be prepared to stand for a full 90 minutes and walk a distance of about 1.5 miles.
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2:30 pm
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Hike | Hike through History


About 90 minutes. See the whole history of the island in one go. The most comprehensive program takes ... more >> you to nearly every highlight in the historic district. Visitors should be prepared to stand for a full 90 minutes and walk a distance of about 1.5 miles.
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2:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Leah Maddrie's Just About Love, a Concert Staged Reading


Dathan B. Williams leads a talented cast of 14 classically trained artists in Leah Maddrie's new stage ... more >> play set in 1964 Freedom Summer.
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2:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians ... more >> TBA.
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3:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: Davis Guggenheim's It Might Get Loud (2008)


A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: the ... more >> Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White. 98 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Mah Jongg Clinic


Learn the American version of this social, strategy game hailing from China twice a month with free clinics ... more >> in the park.
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3:00 pm
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Concert | DJ Natasha Diggs


For over a decade Natasha Diggs has been digging deeper to provide the soundscape for events across the ... more >> globe in cities such as Berlin, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, Prague, Los Angeles and New York. Known for her diverse taste and impressive knowledge in music her sets often span decades and genres of feel good music from funk and boogie to hip hop, rock, house and global grooves. As resident of New York City’s premiere all-vinyl 45 party, Mobile Mondays, Diggs has become a force to be reckoned with and one of the most sought-after DJs in the 45 game.
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4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Paintings: Caris Reid's Birds of Paradise


This is an exhibition space curated by Skye Parrott. Its inaugural event is a solo exhibition of paintings ... more >> by Caris Reid.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Dancing | West Coast Swing Dancing


West Coast Swing, a partner dance fusing elements of slow Lindy Hop, Salsa, and booty-shakin’, can ... more >> be danced to R&B, Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and Blues. Come dance from 6-9 pm and get a lesson at 7 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Theater | An outdoor production of Shakespeare's Love's Labor's Lost


Shakespeare's smart comedy about the battle of the sexes. A king and friends swear an oath to renounce ... more >> women, but a princess and companions put that plan to the test. Produced by the award-winning Boomerang Theatre Company, known for its Shakespeare series in Central Park.
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Decypher, Hard Rockers


Formed in 2007 in Staten Island, hard rockers Decypher craft a sound as diverse and passionate as its ... more >> members. From heartfelt and soulful ballads like ‘High’ and ‘One Last Day’ to hard-hitting riff-driven rock tunes like ‘Father’ and ‘Walk Away’, Decypher aims to engage a wide-range of audiences with lyrics one can easily relate to.
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Leah Maddrie's Just About Love, a Concert Staged Reading


Dathan B. Williams leads a talented cast of 14 classically trained artists in Leah Maddrie's new stage ... more >> play set in 1964 Freedom Summer.
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Tour | Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour


New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native ... more >> tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
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Film | Glenn Ficarra and John Requa's Crazy Stupid Love (2011): Middle-Aged Dating


Stars: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore. A middle-aged husband’s life changes dramatically ... more >> when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars. 118 min.
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8:00 pm
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Screening | Summer HD Festival: Donizetti’s Don Pasquale


James Levine conducts Donizetti’s beloved comedy, with Anna Netrebko leading the cast as Norina. Mariusz ... more >> Kwiecien is the resourceful Doctor Malatesta, Matthew Polenzani is Ernesto, Norina’s lover, and John Del Carlo sings the title role.
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8:00 pm
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