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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 31, 2009?

42 free events take place on Friday, July 31 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 July 31 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 July . 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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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 31, 2009

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Concert | Kings of Leon, Southern rockers


This family act of brothers and cousins blends Southern influences with garage rock. Last year saw the release of their breakout album, Only by the Night, with its Top Twenty hit "Use Somebody."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | American Idol Winner Kelly Clarkson


Having taken the crown in the first American Idol competition, the singer took radio by storm with hits like "My Life Would Suck Without You," "Since U Been Gone" and "Because of You." Her latest CD is All I Ever Wanted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Lesson | Tai Chi


Learn the ancient Chinese Martial art with an expert. No experience necessary. Taught by Alex Hing, who has practiced martial arts for over 25 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with the Tai Chi grand master William C.C. Chen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Talk | Meet Astronaut Mike Massimino


Get out of this world at your library. Hear what it's like to be in zero-G. Find out if space is the place for you. For all ages. Dr. Massimino recently flew on the Space Shuttle Atlantis on a mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. He was in orbit May 11 through May 24, 2009, and traveled 5 million miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$5

Fair | Manhattan Youth Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Roy Eaton, Award-winning Pianist


Roy Eaton’s first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937. He is winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award (1950). Current albums include Joplin Rags and Keyboard Classics for Children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Times Square Tour


Learn about history of world-famous neighborhood with its 40 miles of neon supersigns, prominent theaters, and multiple megastores. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, a Student Production


Performed by students between the ages of 14 and 18 who come from low-income households and/or schools without arts programming. The 22 students chosen for this program are taught the Adler technique as well as voice, movement and improvisation. The Comedy of Errors tells the tale of Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus, twins separated at birth, who end up in the same town. Cases of mistaken identity lead to hilarity as the set of twins meet the other's friends and family.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Fiona Boyes - a hard-picking blueswoman from Australia


Boyes is a hard-picking blueswoman from Australia. She is winner of the International Blues Challenge and three-time USA Blue Music Awards nominee. She has performed at the W. C. Handy Awards, Chicago Blues Festival, Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, and Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival. Her album is Lucky 13.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$5

Theater | Twins, Lovers, Mishaps and Mayhem!


New York City teens in an abbreviated version of William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, a Student Production


Performed by students between the ages of 14 and 18 who come from low-income households and/or schools without arts programming. The 22 students chosen for this program are taught the Adler technique as well as voice, movement and improvisation. The Comedy of Errors tells the tale of Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus, twins separated at birth, who end up in the same town. Cases of mistaken identity lead to hilarity as the set of twins meet the other's friends and family.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Robert Zemeckis' Back To The Future (1985), an Oscar Winner


With Michael J. Fox, Chistopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. A high-school student is accidentally sent back in time to the year 1955, unexpectedly meeting his parents as unmarried teenagers. 115 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn ESOL Using Online Resources


Hands on using wireless laptops. Explore websites that will help you improve your English language reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This class is for non-native speakers of English who have basic (or higher) proficiency in English, as well as mouse and keyboard skills.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Film | Brazil's Contretemps (2008)


“Contretemps” is defined as an unexpected circumstance or incident that obstructs or opposes the course of an event or a project; in music it is the weak beat of a bar. This film references both senses of the word as it follows a group of underprivileged youths whose musical talent may be their only chance to escape their harsh and predictable circumstances. 98 min. New York premiere.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Theater | Creighton James' Dirt


Seven years ago, Jimmy and Rusty killed their father, at his request, and buried him beneath the dirt floor cabin where he was born. Tonight, with the land about to be claimed by the state to make way for a freeway, they reunite to dig up his remains. What they unearth is a mountain of family secrets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Discussion: Words on the Wall


To mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, internationally recognized choreographer Nejla Yatkin is working on a new group piece entitled Dancing with the Berlin Wall. As part of her creative process, Ms. Yatkin is conducting monthly discussion groups on The Wall and our experience of it. At this month's discussion Ms. Yatkin will also be presenting video segments from rehearsals of the piece. Join an interesting discussion and make an important contribution to Ms. Yatkin’s newest work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Dollars & Sense


The exhibition showcases works hung &#147;salon style&#148; in mediums ranging from acrylic, watercolor, and oil painting to digital and black and white photography, mixed media, and sculpture. In keeping with the show&#146;s theme, curator Stote has arrayed the Gallery's walls in shades of bright green (think dollar bill) and bold pink (think piggy bank).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Polvo/Obits, garage rock


Both alarming and charming, Polvo (pictured) has an eclectic sound and style that is absolutely unmistakable. Coming of age in the early 90s, the Chapel Hill noise rock band delivers complex and dissonant guitar harmonies and driving rhythms. The acclaimed garage rock quartet Obits hails from Brooklyn plays “heavy, driving, meat-and-potatoes rock music."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Solar-Powered Dance Series


Featuring 7 emerging choreographers in a diverse variety of styles, from African/hiphop to circus to vaudeville/burlesque and beyond. Performances are accessible to a general audience and are appropriate for all ages. The dances will include choreography by: Adelka Polak & Larry Hunt, Faye Lim, Julie Troost, Catch Me Bird, Sharon Mansur, Gabriel Forestieri, and Alexandra Joye Houston. Rain Date: August 2
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Sunset Jam on the Hudson


Improvise on African, Latin and Caribbean rhythms in a drumming circle led by master drummers. Instruments provided or bring own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's Hamlet


The Bard's classic tragedy, probably the most famous play ever, is set in Denmark and recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered his father, the King, and then taken the throne and married his mother.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Lesson | Yoga in the Park


Vinyasa Yoga for beginner and intermediate levels. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Dave Ippolito, guitar


Enjoy the gorgeous sunset and mellow sounds of New York’s acclaimed Guitar Man David Ippolito from this spectacular grass covered pier that stretches 900 feet into the majestic Hudson River.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Inti-Illimani, Latin American Music, appeared in concerts with Bruce Springsteen, Sting and Pete Seeger


Inti-Illimani is a celebrated Chilean group formed in 1967 which performs music based on traditional Latin American and Andean roots. After decades in exile, Inti has become Chile’s cultural ambassador after the return of democracy to the country. They have appeared in Amnesty International concerts with Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Mercedes Sosa, Sting, and Wynton Marsalis and have shared the stage with Federico Fellini and Pete Seeger.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Joyce El-Khoury, soprano


With Keith Miller, bass; and Vlad Iftinca, pianist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Lonnie Youngblood


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Moliere's The School for Husbands


Two brothers work to marry off their two sisters in this outdoor presentation of Moliere's classic comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Soulive & The Royal Family, Jazz and Funk Music


The exceptional jazz-funk trio Soulive (pictured) celebrates ten years of “simmering instrumental funk” (Entertainment Weekly) by bringing out The Royal Family, a conglomeration of various side projects and special guests that will come together for the ultimate outdoor summer NYC jam. The proceedings will begin with a performance by Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, which Offbeat describes as “musically hard-nosed and rooted in 1970s inner city funk.” John Scofield and Christian Scott will also perform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Actors Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams discuss The Time Traveler's Wife


Celebrate the just-released film version of the incredibly popular novel The Time Traveler’s Wife with a discussion of book and movie by stars Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams, as well as the film’s director and producer, Robert Schwentke and Dede Gardner. After taking questions from the audience, the two stars will be signing copies of the book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Film | Brazilian Cinema: That’s It (2008)


A girl decides to leave her boyfriend and runs away to parts unknown. She agrees to meet him one last time, but they have only one hour to reminisce about their relationship and their lives so far. 80 min. New York premiere. Also showing will be the short You, Me, and Him (18 min.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | RIOULT/Germaul Barnes & Viewsic Expressions, modern dance


Two courageous choreographers stage an enthralling evening of provocative dance. RIOULT was founded in 1994 and fast became an established name in modern dance with a reputation for creating and presenting the sensual, articulate, and exquisitely musical works of Pascal Rioult. The company of ten dancers is based in New York City and presents an annual New York season, as well as touring both nationally and internationally. Known for its cutting-edge contemporary dance projects, emotionally charged and highly physical dancing infused with original music and live vocals, Viewsic Expressions is a tour de force led by Germaul Barnes. A former member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Barnes’ creative style aims to transform the stage into a full theatrical experience while examining the relationship between movement, costume, design, and music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Theater | William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure


An outdoor presentation of one of the Bard's most popular "problem plays," which is also a comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream


Edited down to eighty-five minutes and with five actors playing all twelve roles, this adaptation is a brisk and funny production. Directed by Jim Calder, this show is meant to be accessible for people of all backgrounds and ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Dave Filoni's Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) - watch the movie and the sunset


With Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Daniels. As the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and restore peace. Animated. 98 min. Free popcorn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
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