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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 14, 2024?

19 free events take place on Wednesday, August 14 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 14 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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19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Boot Camp Workout


An early-morning core body Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshops, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Boot Camp Workout

Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tours, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many

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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10:00 am
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Park Walks, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers

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
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Workshops, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Learn Juggling in the Park

Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Concerts, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Jazz | Jazz on the Plaza


Michael Howell Quartet performs the music of Dizzy Gillespie.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Jazz on the Plaza

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: Joel Forrester.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Piano in the Park

Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Take part in these beginner classes with Knitty City. Volunteers are avalible to teach you how to cast, knit, purl, and more!   Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshops, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Knitting in the Park

Film | Lady L (1966) with Sophia Loren and Paul Newman


At the end of a long, adventurous life, Lady Lousie Lendale tells the story of her rise from laundress to mistress of gambler and anarchist Armand Denis, before marrying the suave aristocrat Lord 'Dicky' Lendale. Director: Peter Ustinov Cast: Sophia Loren, Paul Newman, David Niven Sofia Loren is an Italian actress, active in her native country and the United States. With a career spanning over 70 years, she was named by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest stars of classical Hollywood cinema. Loren's performance as Cesira in the film Two Women (1960) directed by Vittorio De Sica won her the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first actor to win an Oscar for a non-English-language performance. Paul Newman was an American actor, film director, racing driver, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Silver Bear, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Films, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Lady L (1966) with&nbsp;Sophia Loren and Paul Newman

Concert | Trio Blends Brazilian, African, and Portuguese Sounds


Forr? is a rich example from northeastern Brazil of how the blending of different styles can create a musical genre that is truly for all. Featuring accordion, zabumba and triangle accompanying rhythmic vocal harmonies, Trio Arrebol explores the intersection of Indigenous Brazilian, African, Portuguese and Caribbean cultures to present a style that makes you want to dance and relax in equal measure!
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free
Concerts, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Trio Blends Brazilian, African, and Portuguese Sounds

Workshop | Park Yoga


Bring your mat and water and enjoy one hour of yoga with New York City’s top instructors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Park Yoga

Workshop | Conditioning Workout on the River


Sweat it out in the park. Experience Tone House's signature Conditioning workout every Wednesday, featuring sprints, agility drills, drop downs, partner work and sports-inspired movements designed to unleash your inner athlete. Whether you're a former athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey, all levels are welcome to try this fun, challenging, and team-based workout.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Conditioning Workout on the River

Discussion | Language City: Five Nights, Five Boroughs


A performance about the past, present, and future of the world’s most linguistically diverse city. Each show will explore a different New York City borough, led by speakers of endangered, Indigenous, and minority languages speaking about their communities in their own words and in their own languages, alongside poetry, music, and movement, with texts based on the Ross Perlin's Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York. A multilingual soundscape will draw on ELA’s digital language archive, with its recordings in over a hundred languages, as well as visual elements from languagemap.nyc and creative translanguaging translation strategies. Conceived by Ross Perlin, Daniel Kaufman, Michael Leibenluft, the Endangered Language Alliance, and Gung Ho Projects. Directed by Michael Leibenluft.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussions, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Language City: Five Nights, Five Boroughs

Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshops, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun

Dance Performance | 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival


The Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival. Each year, the Festival draws a combined audience of over 12,000 in-person and over 35,000 virtual viewers. It runs from Aug.11-17 and features dance performances and workshops. See link for full details.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performances, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, 43rd Annual Battery Dance Festival

Book Discussion | Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections


David Daley's book  is a riveting yet disturbing history of the fifty-year Republican plot to hijack voting rights in America, its profound implications for the 2024 presidential election, and the crucial role that Chief Justice John Roberts has played in determining how we vote.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Book Discussions, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Antidemocratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections

Jazz | Jazz on the Pier


Debbie Knapper is a renowned funk guitarist whose career spans decades, playing locally and abroad. She taught herself by ear starting at age 13. At age 19, she landed her first paying gig with gospel and R&B Sensation, Marvin Sease. Since then, her incredible talent has been undeniable. She has recorded with the legendary producer Mtume, done world tours with Kit McClure, Kelis and Breaking Point, and played with various artists including Toshi Reagon and Cuba Gooding, Sr. from the Main Ingredient, among others. In the 80s and 90s she was co-musical director for the all-female band IBIS, and currently she leads her own band, Knappertime. For the last 21 years she has run a popping Open Mic every Sunday night at Oasis in Baldwin, NY.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Jazz on the Pier

Comedy Club | Stand-Up Comedy in the Park


Featuring Morgan Jay, Sarah Tollemache, Leclerc Andrew, and Erin Jackson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Clubs, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, Stand-Up Comedy in the Park

Movie in a Park | The Big Sleep (1946): Classic Detective Film with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall


Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail and what might be love. Director: Howard Hawks Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely 114 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Movie in a Parks, August 14, 2024, 08/14/2024, The Big Sleep (1946): Classic Detective Film with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall
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Film | Sci-Fi Thriller

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Play | A Play by a Pulitzer Prize Winner

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