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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 16, 2024?

23 free events take place on Friday, August 16 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 16 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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23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 16, 2024

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free events nyc Twelfth Night: Shakespeare's Shipwrecked Stranger -- in the Park
free events nyc New York City's Longest-running free Dance Festival - Outdoors
free events nyc Ghanaian Music Legend in NYC Debut - in the Park
free events nyc Legendary Jazz Drummer Centennial Tribute - in the Park
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Concert | Chance the Rapper, Grammy-Winning Hip-Hopper


The Chicago-born rapper's 2016 release Coloring Book won the Grammy for Best Rap Album. His latest album is Star Line Gallery. Check-in: By 5:15 a.m. (concert concludes at 9:30 a.m.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:15 am
Free

Workshop | Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | 9 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the daily (and almost daily) scheduled tours. Tours: SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$0-$4

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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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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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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Film | Wonka (2023) with Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant


With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Director: Paul King Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman Timothee Chalamet is an American and French actor. He has received various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and three BAFTA Film Awards. Hugh Grant is an English actor. He established himself early in his career as a charming and vulnerable romantic leading man, and has since transitioned into a more dramatic character actor. Among his accolades, he has received a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation


Bring your own project or choose something from a provided collection to work on during this freeform crafting workshop. The workshop will include materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | The Shawshank Redemption (1994) with Morgan Freeman


Andy Dufresne is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes. While there, he forms a friendship with Red, experiences brutality of prison life, adapts, helps the warden, etc., all in 19 years. Director: Frank Darabont Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore Morgan Freeman is an American actor and producer. He is known for his distinctive deep voice and roles in a wide variety of film genres. Throughout a career spanning five decades, he has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Freeman has also been awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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
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Workshop | New Games Social - Outdoors


Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Crafting the Ballets Russes: Exhibition Talk


Robinson McClellan, Assistant Curator of Music Manuscripts and Printed Music, gives a dynamic and engaging lecture on the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | Brave, Unbodied Scheme: 6 Poets Read


Poetry reading featuring Terrence Arjoon, Kiran Bath, Terry Nguyen, Rachelle Rahmé, Mia Arias Tsang, and Michy Woodward.    
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Harlem Moves with Limon Dance Company - Outdoors


The world-renowned Limon Company Dancers teach the energetic and ease-filled Lim?n Technique, accompanied by live music. No experience necessary; class is open to all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Music at the Crossroads of the World


Check out NYC's buzziest up-and-coming talent live. Musicians from New York City and beyond will present free concerts, ranging from indie, pop, and electronic, many of whom will be celebrating the debut of new work or an upcoming summer album release. Today: Third Reprise Third Reprise was born when producer, arranger, music director and pianist Daniel Rudin sought to connect the many threads of his musical personality. Honing his instincts for musical storytelling, Third Reprise is a genre-bending arrangement of show tunes for theater kids and music connoisseurs alike.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | The Truman Show (1998): Escaping the Televised Life, with JIm Carrey and Ed Harris


An insurance salesman is oblivious of the fact that his entire life is a TV show and his family members are mere actors. As he starts noticing things and uncovers the truth, he decides to escape. Director: Peter Weir Stars: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney 103 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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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
6:30 pm
Free

Concert | Ghanaian Music Legend in NYC Debut - in the Park


For the first time in America, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and an eight-piece band will perform his 1975 debut album, Simigwa, in its entirety! Gyedu-Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. Known affectionately as the "Simigwa Do Man," Ambolley's musical journey began in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. His early fascination with music blossomed into a lifelong passion. From mastering his father's flute at the tender age of eight to honing his guitar skills under the mentorship of "Uncle Bonku," Sammy Lartey, and Ebo Taylor, Ambolley's musical odyssey has been nothing short of extraordinary. This all led to Ambolley becoming a musical life force and exploding on the scene in 1973 with a jazzy highlife sound called "Simigwa-Do." His name has become synonymous with Simigwa music and dance. Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's groundbreaking debut solo album, Simigwa, stands as a cornerstone of Ghanaian music history (and one of its most iconic album covers). Simigwa stands as Ambolley's magnum opus, a masterpiece fusing together the rich tapestry of highlife, afrobeat, folk and funk. Also, Natu Camara is a powerhouse hailing from the vibrant heart of West Africa. As a dynamic singer, songwriter, and humanitarian, she blends Guinean traditional sounds with pop, soul, and rock, creating an Afro-rock experience that knows no borders. Natu's mesmerizing performances tackle global issues, from love to child marriage, loneliness, unity, and pressing concerns, touching hearts worldwide. Beyond her musical talent, she embodies, resilience, and hope, connecting spirits in a way that feels almost spiritual. Her unwavering commitment to social justice adds an inspiring dimension to her artistry, making her a true luminary in the world of music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Legendary Jazz Drummer Centennial Tribute - in the Park


In celebration of Max Roach 100, the legendary late jazz drummer will be honored with a performance by M'Boom and Horns led by Joe Chambers and Warren Smith. M'Boom, founded by Max Roach, an ensemble comprised completely of percussionists using marimba, xylophone, tympani, vibes, bells, gongs, and a musical saw in addition to drum sets. The original septet featured Roach, Warren Smith, Freddie Waits, Omar Clay, Joe Chambers, Roy Brooks, and Ray Mantilla; this tribute concert also features a performance lead by the talented young drummer Kojo Melch? Roney, son to tenor saxophonist Antoine Roney and nephew to the late trumpeter Wallace Roney. His performance is dedicated to Max Roach's contribution to the tradition of Jazz Drums as well as the impact that American drum tradition has on the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | New York City's Longest-running free Dance Festival - Outdoors


This 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Film | Daddy Day Care (2003): Unemployed Men vs Neighborhood KIds, with Eddie Murphy


Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home fathers when they can't find jobs. This inspires them to open their own day care center. Director: Steve Carr Stars: Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Anjelica Huston 92 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Festival | House Fest 2024: Arts Celebration on the Island


House Fest is a free festival celebrating the arts community on the Island. It will bring togeth­er more than two dozen cul­tur­al part­ners for a week­end-long cre­ative cel­e­bra­tion in and around the his­toric for­mer mil­i­tary hous­es, fea­tur­ing free dance and music per­for­mances, out­door instal­la­tions, inter­ac­tive work­shops, open stu­dios, pan­el dis­cus­sions, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
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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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10:00 pm
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