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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 8, 2024?
36 free events take place on Thursday, August 8 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 8 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 8, 2024?
36 free events take place on Thursday, August 8 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 8 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!
36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 8, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Rooftop Yoga
Sputnik Yoga presents yoga sessions throughout the entire summer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Pick Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose Your Own
These daily tours take place at various times during the day.
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Harlem
Meatpacking District, Little Island & High Line
Greenwich Village
Williamsburg Street Art
Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Midtown Manhattan
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$4
$4
Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Tour of New York City Hall
One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Our Town (1940): drama romance
For the residents of Grover's Corners, daily life proceeds at a predictable pace. The milkman arrives like clockwork, the neighbors perpetually gossip about nothing and children contemplate their future. Two of these children, George and Emily, fall in love as adults and, despite last-minute nerves, get married. Their happiness does not last, however, as Emily dies during the birth of a child. Returning as a ghost, she ponders her existence. Director: Sam Wood Cast: William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Piano in the Park
Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Daryl Sherman.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Keane (2004) with Amy Ryan
Keane is a mentally unbalanced man who roams the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City, looking for his daughter, who was supposedly kidnapped a year earlier. When he's not at the bus station he holes up in a dingy hotel, numbing himself with drugs and alcohol. But when Lynn, a young single mother, and her daughter, Kira, check into the hotel, Keane reaches out to help them, and he ends up helping himself at the same time. Director: Lodge Kerrigan Cast: Damian Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Amy Ryan Amy Ryan is an American actress. Known for her work across both stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, three Tony Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Celebrating the Afro Latin Roots of Jazz
An evening of music and dance celebrating the Afro Latin Roots of Jazz with remix hits of the Brazilian style as well as latin jazz, featuring Annette A. Aguilar and String Beans.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Directed by Sergio Leone, Starring Henry Fonda
There's a single piece of land around Flagstone with water on it, and rail baron Morton aims to have it, knowing the new railroad will have to stop there. He sends his henchman Frank to scare the land's owner, McBain, but Frank kills him instead and pins it on a known bandit, Cheyenne. Meanwhile, a mysterious gunslinger with a score to settle and McBain's new wife, Jill, arrive in town. Director: Sergio Leone Cast: Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson, Gabriele Ferzetti, Woody Strode, Jack Elam, Lionel Stander, Paolo Stoppa, Frank Wolff, Keenan Wynn Sergio Leone was an Italian filmmaker, credited as the pioneer of the spaghetti Western genre. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema. Henry Fonda was an American actor whose career spanned five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood. On screen and stage, he often portrayed characters that embodied an everyman image. He received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath (1940). Fonda won the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 54th Academy Awards for his final film role in On Golden Pond (1981), which co-starred Katharine Hepburn and his daughter Jane Fonda. He was too ill to attend the ceremony and died from heart disease five months later.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Big City Fishing
Over 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River, including over 85 species in HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary waters. Anglers ages 5 and up are invited to participate at this program, with parental supervision required. Our River Project team provides all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Participation is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to join Big City Fishing for a relaxing and educational experience at the water’s edge.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Mah Jongg Social - Outdoors
Players of all skill level are welcome to play. Socials are hosted and organized by Linda Fisher, and players play the National Mah Jongg League style. Participants are welcome to borrow equipment, or bring their own Mah Jongg sets.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Battery Park City North Neighborhood Tour
The third of the Museum's three thematic walking tours of Battery Park City will cover the north residential neighborhood, which was developed in several phases, beginning with Stuyvesant High School at the northeast edge and the esplanade and Rockefeller Park along the Hudson. A diagonal avenue lined with apartment buildings creates one face of the neighborhood, while the inner courts of the large blocks are connected by the delightful Teardrop Park. Located two blocks from ground zero, we will also explore the history and design of the Irish Hunger Memorial completed in 2001.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Family History Today: Researching Your Jewish Ancestors in Greater Hungary (online)
Jordan Auslander, forensic genealogist and author of the Genealogical Gazetteer for the Kingdom of Hungary, will provide an overview of resources available online and in European archives for tracing your family history in Hungary and former Hungarian territories over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries. He will also discuss Jewish demographics, record keeping, the Holocaust, and the diasporas before and after World War II, concluding with an examination of the contemporary resurgence of Jews in Hungary in the face of Viktor Orb?n's regime.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Jazz at the Crossroads of the World
New York City’s jazz scene comes to Broadway, creating the feeling of an intimate club amidst the lights and sounds. Featuring: Annette A. Aguilar & String Beans
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Music and Art Under the Arch
Featuring: Two time Grammy nominee Tracy Bonham is a classically trained violinist, pianist, and vocalist turned alt-rock singer-songwriter. “Bonham, from the beginning and increasingly over time, is a riveting, complicated maker of pop music” ~ PopMatters
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Poetry Reading | A Tranquil Haven for Poetry and Meditation - Outdoors
In the middle of the city's most stressful hustle, there lies a simple oasis of gentle sound, creative energy, and common consideration called Our Echos Be Bloom. This is a tranquil and inclusive haven for a poetry and audio meditation bath to clean out your mind, your chakras, and your soul. Poet in residence Mahogany L. Browne hosts this free symposium, featuring innovative performance artists and wellness activations, further supported with arboreal sculptural pieces and arrangements by local floral designers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Around and Again: Group Show
An exhibition of multimedia work by seven students and recent alumni selected by a jury of their peers. The artwork in explores how societal expectations shape people’s lives. Some of these influences include gender roles, family expectations, grieving and the loss of play and curiosity as one grows up. The exhibition features a range of forms, including illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Daybreak: Group Show
An exhibition of multimedia work by eight students selected by a jury of their peers. The artists strive to capture the essence of quiet moments, the commonalities that bind humanity, and the hope that endures amid a rapidly changing planet. Through varied media, including design, photography and illustration, these artists present their unique perspectives on the surrounding world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Z100 Summer Bash 2024 with Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and More - Outdoors
The hottest concert event of the summer returns with live performances by Teddy Swims, BIA, Shaboozey, Mark Ambor, and Alex Warren!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church
Pulitzer Prize winner Eliza Griswold’s intimate portrait of a church, its radical mission, and its riveting crisis. Americans have been leaving their churches. Some drift away. Some stay home. Many search for more authentic ways to find and follow Jesus. Circle of Hope tells of one such “radical outpost of Jesus followers” in Philadelphia, dedicated to service, the Sermon on the Mount, and working toward justice for all in this life, not just salvation for some in the next. Part of a little-known yet influential movement at the edge of American evangelicalism, Circle grows for forty years, plants four congregations, and then finds itself in crisis. Immersive, explosive, and tender-hearted, Griswold offers an American allegory full of urgent questions: How do we commit to one another and our better selves in a fracturing world? Where does power live? Can it be shared? How do we make “the least of these” welcome?
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5
$5
Play | Twelfth Night: Shakespeare's Shipwrecked Stranger -- in the Park
This lush production pulls on the heart strings when a young woman is shipwrecked on a strange land and must disguise herself as a man to survive. It's a story of loss, identity and, finally, love hard won. There's also music and singing! With the Hudson Classical Theater Company.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | HIIT Workout on the River
At MTHD by Oscar, they take longevity seriously. Their highly methodical, holistic approach to training is based on functional movement. Start with the basics – push, pull, squat, lunge, hinge, and rotation as you build each workout. This approach optimizes strength and stability to create more balance in the body.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Master DJ Commands the Dance Floor - Outdoors
As half of the dynamic DJ duo Masters at Work, Louie Vega has crafted an astonishing career from a broad melodic palette, blending house, salsa, afro-beat, jazz, Hip-Hop, gospel and R&B into a uniquely Latin-inflected disco inferno. Renowned for his smooth skills and omnivorous tastes, Vega's flair for Nuyorican Soul has made him a much in-demand creative force in the booth and the club. Vega is currently celebrating the 20 year anniversary of his debut solo album, 2003's hypnotic Elements of Life, which sparked an ongoing international tour and live band experience with Vega as musical director and conductor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa in the Park
6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance Formerly the youngest Soloist from the National Ballet of Peru, Tal?a relocated to New York City to expand her dance abilities, study acting and manage some of the most successful Ballroom dance studios for over a decade. She is the producer of multiple salsa events around New York City. Her vast connection to the entertainment industry, combined with her warm, fun and inclusive approach to dance events, enables New Yorkers to fall in love with Latin Dance and Latin Culture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Sunset Yoga
A multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | TV Writing
Hone your writing skills at free workshops in the park's outdoor setting. Get an introduction to writing narrative episodic TV in this introductory workshop. You’ll learn a little craft, do a little writing, and get to hang out with your fellow writers in the heart of the city. Miriam Datskovsky was a writer for the series Speechless (ABC Television) and a writers' assistant for The Carrie Diaries (The CW). She developed the original pilot Hacked for Bluegrass FanFare at ABC Studios, and worked as a development associate for Silver and Gold Productions. Her pilot Missed Connections made Amazon's Consider List, and other original pilots have been finalists for the Creative World Awards and the Screencraft Pilot Launch awards. Her journalism and essays have appeared in Los Angeles magazine, New York Magazine, Condé Nast Portfolio, Brides, and Ravishly. She has taught at the Posse Foundation and volunteered with WriteGirl. She holds a BA from Columbia University.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Six Weeks (2022): Hungarian Adoption Drama at a very special performing space
Zsofi, the defiant teenager, gives up her newborn daughter through open adoption, but doubts begin to arise within her body and soul. According to Hungarian law, she has six weeks to change her mind. Director: Noemi Veronika Szakonyi Stars: Katalin Roman, Zsuzsa Jaro, Lana Szczaurski 95 min. In Hungarian with English subtitles
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Comedy Club | Stand-Up Comedy in the Park
Featuring Morgan Jay, Sean Donnelly, Tatiana Frank, and Myq Kaplan.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Burlesque That Transcends Boundaries with Iconic Divas
Let House of Noire take you on an adventurous extravaganza that you'll never forget. Spotlight showcases the moving art form at its finest: burlesque. Empowered, illustrious, and fierce. Let our iconic divas--Perle Noire, Poison Ivory, Bizzy LeBois, Storm Marrero, Misc Allaneous Domtop, and Hartless Malone--take you on an adventurous extravaganza that you'll never forget. In this heartfelt love letter to revolutionary artists, they pay homage to the legends who navigated adversity and blazed trails across genres--from the electrifying rhythms of ballroom to the soul-stirring melodies of rhythm and blues, from the raw energy of rock to the timeless classics of standard. With every act, celebrate the power of burlesque to transcend boundaries, challenge norms, and ignite the stage with passion and authenticity. Places, curtain, spotlight!!!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Hidden Figures (2016): Black Women at NASA, with Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer
The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Director: Theodore Melfi Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae 127 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | North Woods by Daniel Mason
When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave—only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a sinister con man, a stalking panther, a lusty beetle: As the inhabitants confront the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Comedy Club | Bomb Shelter Comedy Show
Bomb Shelter is a free weekly comedy show in New York City where you'll find some of the best comedians performing. Expect free pizza. With: Matt Koff - Writer for The Daily Show Myq Kaplan - Conan, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central Justin Williams - Brick City Comedy Revue Abbey Vollman - Broadway Comedy Club
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Frozen II (2019): Animated Sequel
Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom. Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad 103 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
Free
Free
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