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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 2, 2012?

26 free events take place on Monday, July 2 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 2 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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26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, July 2, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Early Morning Yoga


With Dodge YMCA. Morning yoga integrates posture, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. All levels are welcome. Limited mats available. Registration begins at 7:00am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 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
$6

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. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Concert | Anthony Kovatch, Accordionist


Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Junior Mance, International Jazz Hall of Famer


Junior Mance is an internationally celebrated jazz musician who has performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. When not traveling, Junior can be found every Sunday performing at Cafe' Loup in NYC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Dance Performance | FEELingpleasuresatisfactioncelebrationholyFORM, a Dance Meditation


A dance meditation on the relationship between aesthetics and ideology. Choreographer luciana achugar revisits the work in a site-based context. Originally co-commissioned by Abrons Arts Center and The Chocolate Factory, and premiering in May 2012, the work presents dance as a celebration of experience, and pleasure as the consummation of experience. In Feel...Form, four women engage in a psychedelia-inspired kaleidoscope that multiplies their experience and reflects both rigorous formalism and corporeal excess.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Inverted Sky, a Live Kite/Music Installation


Renowned Mexican visual artist Erika Harrsch and acclaimed composer Julian Wachner are creating a live kite/music installation in which banknotes shaped as butterflies will circulate in patterns that represent a vital connective system. Specimen-banknotes of currencies from many countries are created into kites to mimic the delicate beauty of butterflies in migratory flight, reflecting the transformative power of global mobility, and the volatility of currency markets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Chinese Folk Dance & Craft Workshops


Treat yourself to a lesson in Chinese Folk Dance with recognized master instructor Mei "Sandy" Wai, or create a craft with the gentle guidance of instructor Ngoi Wah "Cindy" Cheng.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Tour of the Exhibit Explore Compass: Folk Art in Four Directions


An insider’s tour and discussion about the Museum’s newest exhibition, organized in collaboration with the American Folk Art Museum. Participants learn about the historical folk art, as well as the contemporary art in the Museum’s galleries, understanding its role and importance then and now.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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

Workshop | Wii Fit for Adults


Calling all Adults who want to lose or maintain current weight: Join Wii Fit for Adults and benefit from burning calories, socializing, maintaining current weight and/or tracking your BMI. Use the various workouts including yoga, strength training, boxing, stepping, hula hooping, running, and regaining balance through using the balance exercises. The Wii tracks your weight and BMI as well as your progress and allows you to compete with others. It is a fun way to keep a record of your progress while exercising.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Intro to Belly Dancing


In an atmosphere of sensuality and playfulness they will dance with the magic of true feminine energy through the gorgeous movements of belly dance. The class will include hypnotic hip circles and isolations, undulations, figure eights, shimmies and veil dancing, and we will learn a complete, authentic routine using these movements. Note: Wear stretch leggings, tank tops or leotards, loose flowing skirts, or anything comfortable. Hip scarves, coin belts and other materials can be purchased from the instructor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:10 pm
Free

Open Mike | Comedy: The Dump!


Did heartbreak ever propel you to greatness? Did you have to flee the state because Dad said so? Did a trip to the laundromat end with gypsies placing a curse on your genitals? Either way, YOU HAVE A STORY AND THEY WANT TO HEAR IT! Jake Hart hosts The Dump-an open mic storytelling hour where 3-4 lucky names get chosen from the vault (bucket) to have 7 minutes to tell whatever story they deem worthy. Grab a beer and confess your sins among friends before the world ends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free

Discussion | Our Haus: DSGN AGNC


This panel discussion featuring DSGN AGNC will revolve explore the question of what it means to be critical and activist in the context of design/art/architecture/urban practices. As more practices begin to engage social and environmental issues the question remains as to how to effectively work within the fragmented, decentralized and often weakened fiscal and political structures that characterize the neo-liberal city. The panel will discuss what the role of the designer is this context, how to fully engage in political processes rather than accept short-sighted solutions and how to avoid being part of a system by which large companies hide their responsibility with token investments on 'green' and 'humanitarian' projects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: The Correspondence: The Letters of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson by Dan Merrill


A play in dialogue, edited from the correspondence of two supreme philosophers and elder statesmen, with Geoffrey Riggs as John Adams and Dan Merrill as Thomas Jefferson will be performed. In this scenario the Founding Fathers share losses, aging and the prophetic fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—the day both Adams and Jefferson died, July 4, 1826.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | László Krasznahorkai reads from his book Satantango


Don’t miss this rare chance to see the Hungarian author of Satantango read from his work. To be followed by a discussion with critic James Wood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Reel Talks: The Wizard of Oz


Lively and entertaining commentary on the classic movie of the night. With resident film experts Scott Adlerberg and Foster Hirsch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Summer Jazz Workshop


The Department of Jazz Studies invites you to attend its series of exciting summer performances.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The Bridge to Broadway


Broadway repertoire crosses with jazz and pop in this original concert production exclusive to the River To River Festival. Jazz greats, vocalists Gretchen Parlato, Sachal Vasandani, with saxophonist Tia Fuller and guitarist Matt Munisteri take on classic Broadway show tunes, along with multiple Tony nominees Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, performing songs from outside of the Broadway canon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Electric Midwife, New Choreography by Beth Gill


Electric Midwife is choreographer Beth Gill’s most recent work. Premiering in 2011, it received multiple Bessie awards, and continues to be performed both nationally and internationally. Conceived from a fusion of concept and form, Electric Midwife is a performance of symmetry, in which six women form two trios that mirror each other’s movements with a kind of hyper-precision. The dancers’ actions create an intricately patterned tapestry in which the lines of their bodies trace the space and outline the two corridors within which they encompass.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Film | Ian Power's The Runway (2010): Mystery from the Sky


In this charming comedy, a Colombian pilot's plane has crashed in a small Irish village. 101 min. Seating is first-come, first-served beginning at 6PM, show starts at sunset or 8PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Presentation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream


This year Pulse Ensemble Theatre is going to reprise Shakespeare in July instead of its usual August slot. This year they’re doing A Midsummer Night’s Dream – expect the unexpected, including some rock ‘n roll (and a cross dresser or two). Pulse definitely does not take your classical approach to the Classics! Enjoy a theatrical evening under the stars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Victor Fleming's Oscar-Winning The Wizard of Oz (1939): Timeless Fantasy


With Judy Garland, Frank Morgan and Ray Bolger. Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land in a tornado and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home. 101 Min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy Expo


A monthly exhibition of four New York talents taking the stage to show their unique solo material. Four sketch comedians. Four rounds of comedy. Hosted by Sam Martin and Branson Reese.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Base Jam


Leap — and then look! — into the newest open-improv session. Base Jam lets improv students of all stripes to jump head-first into the wonderful and frightening world of long-form improvisation. Let’s face it: Getting better at improv is about flight hours — the time spent on a stage, in a scene, in front of people — leaping first, and then looking for a place to land. Or to keep flying. Hosted by Gary DeNoia and Keith Huang.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Fresh


Michelle Wolf and Erin Lennox host this FREE stand up open mic every Monday night at 11PM. Sign up and you can be part of the show! Each week Michelle & Erin (and special guests) will be joined by additional acts whose names will be drawn from the golden bowl of destiny. FRESH gives you the chance to work that new joke or rework an oldie but goodie.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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