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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 11, 2010?

37 free events take place on Sunday, July 11 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 11 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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37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, July 11, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Other | Skateboarding and Roller Blading


Free and open to all skateboarders and roller bladers, weather permitting. WARNING: This is an unsupervised facility. Enter the skatepark at your own risk. You must wear a helmet at all times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
Free

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Enjoy breathtaking views of NYC while kayaking on the Hudson River. Completely free. Must know how to swim. A changing room and shower and hose to rinse off with are available. They have a limited number of locks available. Please bring your own lock.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free

Other | Big City Fishing


Yes, you can fish in the Hudson River! They provide rods, reels, bait and instruction. So come on down and try your luck at fishing while enjoying the warm sun and cool breezes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Other | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, then explore the Hudson River firsthand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. Daily Weather Status: 1-646-613-0740.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Hike | High Rock Sing-a-long Hike


Moderate/easy pace, 3 miles, with some hills, depending on the weather. We will take a variety of trails in the Staten Island Greenbelt from Richmond Road & Rockland Avenue to High Rock Park. Bring lunch and water, hiking boots recommended. If you play guitar or other instrument, bring it for the sing-a-long. Drivers may call leaders for instructions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$3 plus Metrocard

City Walk | Ferry Point Park-to-Pelham Bay


8 plus miles. Bring water and lunch. Will stop at the Marine Museum for lunch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a journey down historic Orchard Street and discover the origins of New York's first discount retail district. The two-hour tour highlights the integral role that the shopping district has played in the history and development of the Lower East Side.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Bastille Day Celebration


Save the date for France's annual fête. Celebrate all things French during a fun-filled afternoon of food, culture, and entertainment. Enjoy live music, win prizes at the raffle, and explore the many attractions that await you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village”


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become Central Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Reading | Readings from the Long Island Writers’ Guild


Spend an afternoon with members of the Long Island Writers’ Guild for a public reading of original works. Topics will explore the relationship between Long Island and New York City. Some of these works are found in the Guild’s anthology 2001: A Long Island Odyssey. If you would like to read your original work, there will be an open mic on a time-available basis. All work needs to be appropriate for a family audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Screening | 2 Short Films on Brazilian Native Peoples


Good Trip Ibantu (2000, 28 min. documentary) Brazilian teenagers visit a Krahô Indian village in northern Brazil and participate in a ceremony that welcomes them as ibantu (nephew). Thank You, Brother (1999, 19 min. documentary) This profile of a Xavante videomaker working in his community also documents video's important role in recording cultural practices and language for future generations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Park Walk | Fort Tryon Park Walk


Discover the history and horticulture of Fort Tryon Park. Learn about John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s most generous gift to New York City and about the Olmsted Brothers creative genius. All tours include the Heather Garden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Watch World Cup Soccer Games Live


Teams TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 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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2:00 pm
$6

Tour | Greenwich Village-“ A Personality of its Own” Tour


Walk via the alleys and mews of colorful Washington Square Park. Highlights: former home of artist Edward Hopper, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Building, the "BareFoot in the Park Building," the Greek Revival Row on Washington Square, Learn the origins of many of the street names.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Laughter in the Park 2010


Stand-up comedy. Performers TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour…..and it’s Free! Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories is just waiting to be peeled away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Pan-Caribbean Music: ¡Retumba!


¡Retumba! is a unique all-female dance and music ensemble that celebrates the human spirit with universal rhythms and resounding music that stirs the rich culture of Latin-European to Afro-Caribbean origins into a feast of folkloric music that can be enjoyed by everyone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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2:30 pm
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Screening | 2 Short Films on Brazilian Native Peoples


Good Trip Ibantu (2000, 28 min. documentary) Brazilian teenagers visit a Krahô Indian village in northern Brazil and participate in a ceremony that welcomes them as ibantu (nephew). Thank You, Brother (1999, 19 min. documentary) This profile of a Xavante videomaker working in his community also documents video's important role in recording cultural practices and language for future generations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Performance | Performance Art: The Friendly Falcons and Their Friend the Snake


Presented in conjunction with Jongil Ma's exhibit Yes, Honey, you can bounce back and forth, and you are a bit closer to it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Reggae: Jimmy Cliff / Trevor Hall / Victor Démé


Jimmy Cliff (pictured) is possibly the best-known living Jamaican reggae musician and songwriter. He is generally credited for helping popularize reggae internationally with his soundtrack to the movie The Harder They Come, which starred Cliff. Jimmy Cliff is responsible for "Sitting In Limbo," "You Can Get It If You Really Want" and "Many Rivers to Cross." Cliff is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Trevor Hall has been writing and performing since he was fourteen and back in South Carolina. Hall‘s unconventional mix of acoustic rock and reggae serves as a vibrant landscape for his thought provoking, inspiring lyrics, which he delivers with a surprisingly soulful voice. Victor Démé was born in Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, a landlocked region in West Africa. For more than thirty years Démé has performed throughout the bars and clubs in Ouagadougou and nearby Abidjan, but it wasn‘t until he met the unlikely combo of a French journalist and local hip-hop club promoter that he was able to record his first album of all original material. In 2009, his self-titled debut of rootsy blues was finally released internationally.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Zumba in the Park


Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music, utilizing dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Concert | OkayAfrica with The Roots and Talib Kweli


The Roots headline the OkayAfrica World Cup 2010 Finals party to celebrate the first time in its 80-year history the tournament will take place on African soil. With a kick-off by Sahr Ngaujah, the star of the hit Broadway musical Fela!, the show features performances by artists from all corners of the Diaspora, including host Talib Kweli (Brooklyn), Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew (Sierra Leone), Blitz the Ambassador (Ghana), and many others to be announced. Musically omnivorous hip-hop icons The Roots honor the fresh music of Africa jamming throughout the day with surprise guests and capping it all off with a closing set. Before the concert join our friends at the Dumbo Improvement District for a live viewing of the final game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in The Archway under the Manhattan Bridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$3 suggested donation

Jazz | Parlor Jazz


Every Sunday for more than a decade, rain or shine, with no vacations, a jazz concert has taken place in this parlor. This weekly free concerts in the living room of an apartment are legendary in Harlem and an institution for jazz lovers citywide.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Fiction Writing Class


Through short lectures and readings, Evan Rehill will reveal how writers craft fictional characters and bring them to life on the page. Participants are encouraged to bring pen and paper, as they will complete a short writing exercise designed to help them start their own work of fiction.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Acoustic Music: Liony Parra y La Mega Mafia Tipico


Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Hudson as you listen to some of New York’s best music. “The big hit of the 2009 SOH Main Squeeze Festival was Liony Parra y la Mega Mafia Tipica, who absolutely slayed with a wildly danceable set of merengue: a lightning-fast button accordion, harmony singer, congas, cajon and bass drum along with a five-string bassist.“ – Lucid Culture
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dancing | David Berger Jazz Orchestra: Swing Music and Dancing


Free dance lessons begin at 6:30pm courtesy of Dance Manhattan. Whether you’ve been dancing for years or want to learn how to boogie like a pro, this is your chance to strut your stuff under the stars! No experience necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Juilliard Concert I: New Music for Mixed Ensembles


Program: Reynold Tharp (United States, b. 1973) San Francisco Night (2008) New York premiere Paul Desenne (Venezuela, b. 1959) Number Nine (2008) New York premiere Michèle Rusconi (Switzerland, b. 1960) Entgiftung - Alat (GPT) 57 U/1 (2008) World premiere Laurie Altman (United States, b. 1944) Ways of Looking: At Zurich (2008) World premiere Members and alumni of the New Juilliard Ensemble, directed by Joel Sachs, perform four New York and world premieres for mixed ensembles. With: Joel Sachs, conductor. Members and Alumni of the New Juilliard Ensemble: Chelsea Knox, flute; Titus Underwood, oboe; Gareth Flowers, trumpet; David Byrd-Marrow, French horn; Carlos Noain Maura, clarinet; David Fulmer, violin; Eva Gerard, viola; Kye-young Sarah Kwon, cello; Jennifer Chu, piano; Andrew Funcheon, percussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale: Unhinged by Jealousy


King Leontes is undone by his own jealousy in this classic directed by Michael Greif. With Gerry Bamman, Francois Battiste, Linda Emond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bill Heck, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Byron Jennings, Heather Lind, Hamish Linklater, Jesse L. Martin, Nyambi Nyambi, Matthew Rauch, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard Topol, and Max Wright.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Sketch Block Sunday Comedy Show


Sketch Comedy meets Block Party. This show features a guest host comedian, three guest sketch troupes and drinking. Come meet, mingle, and perform!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$5
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Play | Broadway Actors in a Modern Adaptation of The World Classic

Regular Price: $59
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Concert | Christmas Concert

Regular Price: $55
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