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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 16, 2012?

21 free events take place on Monday, July 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 July 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 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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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, July 16, 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
Free

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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Other | Artists-in-Residence Open House


Join LMCC during Open House, when they celebrate the culmination of the 2012 Swing Space Spring Session featuring 20 visual artists-in-residence as well as performing artists-in-residents who will present works-in-progress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Isaac ben Ayala, Jazz Pianist


Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats - from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington's The Great Debaters (2008).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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
1:00 pm
Free

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
Free

Book Discussion | Book Club: Of Blood and Sorrow by Valerie Wilson Wesley


Do you love reading mysteries? Then you will love Mystery Mondays! Come join the Adult Book Discussion group. Every 3rd Mondays of the months of June, July and August only! Visit branch in person or call for more information.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 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

Slide Lecture | Twin Tragedies: The Disappearance of the American Elm and American Chestnut


With Eric Rutkow, author of "American Canopy: Trees, Forests, and the Making of a Nation." "Two of the nation's greatest trees, the American chestnut and American elm, were decimated during the twentieth century. The author and historian will present an illustrated lecture examining the fascinating, complicated, and interlinked histories of these two trees. His talk will look at the reasons these two species became so central to American life, the forces that brought about their decline, and the efforts Americans made to save them.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Reel Talks: Roman Holiday


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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Author Reading | Sean Hemingway discusses A Farewell to Arms: The Hemingway Library Edition


For this Writers on Writers event, Sean Hemingway discusses his grandfather's work, lauded as the best American novel to emerge from World War I.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin & Jon Paley's Pelotero (2011)


This compelling documentary narrated by John Leguizamo is a gritty and never before seen look inside the world of Major League Baseball training camps in the Dominican Republic. For 16-year-old Dominican baseball players such as Miguel Angel and Jean Carlos, the only real chance to escape crushing poverty comes on July 2nd, the day they become eligible to sign professional baseball contracts. Filmmakers Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin and Jonathan Paley take you inside this never before seen world for an up close and personal look at the cost of the American dream. 73 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Reading | Tribute to New England Review


A tribute event in NYC for the literary journal New England Review. The evening will feature readings from five outstanding NER and Middlebury College alumni authors, including David Gilbert, Justin Haythe, Cate Marvin, Emily Mitchell and Patrick Phillips. A reception will follow the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Voices of Namibia


Voices of Namibia is known for tight, delicate vocal blending and captivating rhythms. Their repertoire, representing Namibia's cultural diversity, mixes songs in their native tongues of Othiherero, Oshiwanbo, Damara, Name, Africaan along with standard classics, jazz, and showtunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Marisa Miller Wolfson's Vegucated


An award-winning, guerrilla-style documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. There's Brian, the bacon-loving bachelor who eats out all the time, Ellen, the single mom who prefers comedy to cooking, and Tesla, the college student who avoids vegetables and bans beans. Followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker and stars of the film.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$8 suggested donation

Concert | The New York Philharmonic performs works by Tchiakovsky, Wagner and Brahms


Program: WAGNER Prelude to Act I of Die Meistersinger TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct. Fireworks will follow the concert. The New York Philharmonic’s free parks concerts have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965, transforming parks throughout the New York area into a patchwork of picnickers and providing music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars. More than 14 million listeners have been delighted by the performances since their inception. Photo: Chris Lee
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Film | William Wyler's 3-Time Oscar-Winning Roman Holiday (1953): On the Loose in Rome


With Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and Eddie Albert. A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. 118 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: 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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