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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 22, 2024?

15 free events take place on Thursday, August 22 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 22 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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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 22, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many

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 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Learn Juggling in the Park

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: Larry Ham.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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
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Workshops, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Big City Fishing

Workshop | Mah Jongg Social


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
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Workshops, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Mah Jongg Social

Workshop | New Games Social


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
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Workshops, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, New Games Social

Film | The Wedding Singer (1998) with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore


Set in 1985, Adam Sandler plays a nice guy with a broken heart who's stuck in one of the most romantic jobs in the world, a wedding singer. He loses all hope when he is abandoned at the altar by his fiance. He meets a young woman named Julia, who enlists his help to plan her wedding. He falls in love with her and must win her over before she gets married. Director: Frank Coraci Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine Taylor Adam Sandler is an American actor and comedian. Primarily a comedic leading actor in films, his accolades include nominations for three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2023, Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Drew Barrymore is an American actress, producer, talk show host, author, and businesswoman. A member of the Barrymore family of actors, she has received several awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for nine Emmy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, The Wedding Singer (1998) with&nbsp;Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore

Concert | Brazilian Day Celebration: Music and Film in the Park


For this Brazilian Day celebration, Black woman artists take center stage to showcase Brazilian music. Headlining is the legendary singer Alcione, known as The “Queen of Samba” one of the most successful samba singers in Brazil with 19 records that went gold and certified platinum five times. Supporting is the Latin Grammy-nominated singer, Larissa Luz, a self-identifying Afro-punk artist with an ethos rooted in Afrofuturism. She also gained national Brazilian recognition as an actress, starring as Brazilian legend Elza Soares in the musical Elza and as a TV host of a popular talk show. DJ Malfeitona will explore Brazilian music, specially from Bahia, and flip the script on tropical sounds mixing rock with bahian pagodão. The night will include a screening of the documentary Gerson King Combo, about the legendary singer and songwriter Gerson Cortez, known as the “Brazilian James Brown” for his magnetic personality and legacy for Black Brazilian people.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Brazilian Day Celebration: Music and Film in the Park

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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Park Walks, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers

Jazz | Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Featuring Max Roach Centennial Celebration - in the Park


A stalwart player with a six-decade career, bassist Calvin Hill has long been an in-demand collaborator for creative figureheads in jazz, including McCoy Tyner, George Coleman, Dick Griffin, Joanne Brackeen and Pharoah Sanders, as well as a long run with Max Roach, whose centennial will be marked by this performance of Hill's quartet, featuring Steve Johns (drums), Michael Cochrane (piano), and Joe Ford (saxophone). In partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America. Film: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach, whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Concert: Calvin Hill Quartet 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Q& A with Directors, Benjamin Shapiro and Sam Pollard. Moderator, Ron Scott, jazz columnist, Amsterdam News 8:30 p.m. | Screening of Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (82 minutes)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Featuring Max Roach Centennial Celebration - in the Park

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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Workshops, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, HIIT Workout on the River

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
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Workshops, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Sunset Yoga

Movie in a Park | Creed (2015): Boxing Drama with Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone


The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. Director: Ryan Coogler Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson 133 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Parks, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Creed (2015): Boxing Drama with Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone

Jazz | Celebrated Jazz and Folk Artists in the Park


Featuring: June McDoom
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Celebrated Jazz and Folk Artists in the Park

Movie in a Park | Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019): Teen Explorer Saves Her Parents


Teenage explorer Dora leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. Director: James Bobin Stars: Isabela Merced, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña 102 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Parks, August 22, 2024, 08/22/2024, Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019): Teen Explorer Saves Her Parents
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Film | Sci-Fi Thriller

Regular Price: $By invitation only
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | A Play by a Pulitzer Prize Winner

Regular Price: $35
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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