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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 31, 2012?

42 free events take place on Tuesday, 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 Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Park Yoga


Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis. Mats are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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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Birdwatching | Meet the Birds


Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center. Sanctuary Director Terri Jones and her sociable, people-friendly birds can be found near every Tuesday this summer, weather permitting. Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Concert | Donald Vega Trio performs work by Gershwin and others


Program: GERSHWIN Ain’t Necessarily So PEARSON Is That So? HADEN Our Spanish Love Song PARKER Cheryl VEGA Tomorrows With Donald Vega, piano; David Baron, bass; Bryan Carter, drums
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Sue Maskaleris, Grammy-Nominated Pianist


Pianist, singer, composer, lyricist, arranger and producer Sue Maskaleris has performed worldwide solo and as bandleader for over three decades. Her CD, Unbreakable Heart, features jazz legends Eddie Gomez, Lenny White, Mark Murphy and others on her songs and has received airplay worldwide.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


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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12:30 pm
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Film | Marc Forster's Finding Neverland (2004): Meeting the Muse


With Johnny Depp, Julie Christie and Dustin Hoffman. The story of J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan. 106 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Free Classes in the Park. Knitty City provides free instruction to beginners. Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Concert | Freiburg Cathedral Girls' Choir


Freiburg Cathedral Girls' Choir (Freiburg, Germany) performs choral works by Chilcott, Costantini, van Lengerich, Pärt, Berkey, Jennefelt, Busto, Biebl, Mendelssohn and Lang.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Free VBarre Class: Ballet Meets Cardio


Vbarre transcends the typical ballet barre exercise class by blending ballet, Pilates and resistance training into a calorie-burning workout. The result is a lean and sculpted body in minimal time. Choreographed movements using a ballet barre, light weights and a glide board are set to motivating music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Maria de Barros performs music of Cape Verde


Maria de Barros was born in Dakar, Senegal, lived in Mauritania, and grew up in Rhode Island... but her heart belongs to Cape Verde. This island archipelago off the Western coast of Africa, is the birthplace of her parents and home to some of the most beautifully melancholic music on earth, and to one of the greatest singers Cesaria Evora—Maria’s godmother. De Barros’ music combines West African, Latin, and European styles alongside pop and soul, but stays very rooted in the musical traditions of Cape Verde including haunting mornas (think Blues), lively coladeiras (think salsa) and joyful funanas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, they break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. They are geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures. It is their intention to get you moving so that you can feel the effect of the yoga, but provide extra instruction at a slightly slower pace to help you build your yoga foundation. Yoga mats are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | The Art of War, an Exhibition on a Graphic Novel


An exhibition the original artwork from THE ART OF WAR: A GRAPHIC NOVEL, featuring over 200 works on paper. "This installation transforms the book into a new, immersive experience that reinvents the way people engage graphic novels,” says artistic director Juan Puntes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Tuesday Night Park Tour


Explore with park designers and planners to learn the history of the site, the process that led to its creation, and features of the landscape and sustainable elements.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Ben Ryder Howe discusses his book My Korean Deli: Risking It All for a Convenience Store


The author follows the store's tumultuous lifespan, and along the way paints the portrait of an extremely unlikely partnership between characters across society, from the Brooklyn ghetto to Seoul to Puritan New England. Owning the deli becomes a transformative experience for everyone involved as they struggle to salvage the original gift — and the family — while sorting out issues of values, work and identity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Fitness Meet-Up


Lolë and FITiST team up to offer fitness meet-ups, including: yoga, boot camp, core training & boxing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Tour | Guided Tour of the High Line


Join a docent for a fun and informative walk along the High Line. Learn about the history, design, art, and horticulture of this unique park. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee your spot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Mike Nichols' Heartburn (1986): Nora Ephron's Failed Marriage


With Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson and Jeff Daniels. When Rachel meets Mark they quickly fall in love and she uproots from New York's Upper West Side to Washington DC. But, while Rachel is pregnant with their first child, their marriage begins to dissolve. From Nora Ephron's semi-autobiographical novel. 108 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
$5

Jazz | New School Jazz Students


Every Tuesday night the stars shine bright in the Park! Enjoy jazz music as students from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music perform on one of the Park’s most beautiful piers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates - Mat Class


This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson. 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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Theater | Shakespeare's Richard III


One of Shakespeare’s most charismatic villains cuts a scorched-earth swath through the politicos, power-mongers, and even his own family members who stand between him and the crown. However, before King Richard III can enjoy the fruits of his ill-gotten gain, something stirs that freezes him in his tracks: Conscience. A production of The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the City


Every Tuesday at dusk, gaze at the stars, planets, and moon using high-powered telescopes, and chat with members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York about the sites you see.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga Classes


Landscaped gardens and water views provide an inspiring backdrop, as a certified instructor flows through vinyasas with the breezes of the river. This is a fun (and free!) opportunity to bring your yoga practice into the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of this uniquely special urban setting. A limited number of yoga mats are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and towels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Charles Yu reads from his book Sorry Please Thank You: Stories


Zombies, cyber-warriors and grief-outsourcing corporations are all fodder for Charles Yu’s particular take on the grand tropes of science fiction in his new short story collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | The Poets of Kenyon Review


With David Baker, Menna Alexander and Stanley Plumly (pictured).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Pilates with the Fitness Guru


The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor. Limited mats available. Registration begins at 6:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The Power of the Trinity, a Theatrical Concert


Live global-soul music sets the backdrop for the world premiere of The Power of the Trinity, a riveting, high-energy theatrical concert about Ethiopia’s last monarch, Emperor Haile Selassie and his unbreakable determination to save the kingdom from foreign invasion. The Power of the Trinity is a play written by the late New York playwright Roland Wolf that examines the determination of one man to save a nation. King Haile Selassie (whose name translates to Power of the Holy Trinity) was the last of a 3000 year reign of monarchs in Ethiopia and is recognized as one of the first globally conscious African leaders of the 20th century. The production focuses on his leadership during Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia and Selassie’s riveting appeal for help from the League of Nations. Using songs from Tomás Doncker’s album Power of the Trinity, which was inspired by the same events, sets the tone for a production colored with multiple personalities, at times introspective at times sobering but constantly inspiring and enduring. Doncker’s brand of global soul music flecked with R&B, jazz and funk influences breathes life into the story of a king who challenged the powers that be.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | A Concert of Operatic Arias


Over a dozen singers will sing to celebrate SANFORD ROTHENBERG's 60th birthday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Into the Woods, the Broadway Smash


A witch's curse condemns the Baker and his Wife to a life without children. They embark on a quest to find the four items required to break the spell: the cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold. Will they succeed? And what happens after "happily ever after?" A masterpiece by musical theater giants Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Into the Woods is a witty and irreverent reimagining of beloved classic fairytales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. Featuring Amy Adams, Jack Broderick, Gideon Glick, Cooper Grodin, Ivan Hernandez, Tina Johnson, Josh Lamon, Jessie Mueller, Donna Murphy, Laura Shoop, and Tess Soltau.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Gita


Instructor: Joshua M. Greene. Here's an ideal course for enriching your yoga in the company of inspired teachers and students. Each session includes readings, analysis, audiovisuals, verse recitations and practical insights in India's essential wisdom text. Attendees will discover the message of the Gita, master basic vocabulary and concepts, and acquire skills for teaching and practicing Gita philosophy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | The Deep Sahara Band


Abdoulaye Alhassane Touré leader and vocal soloist performs music of West Africa, the roots of American jazz, on guitar, Kora, (African harp), ngoni (ancestor of American banjo), talking drum, tama, drum set, conga, djembé (a rope-tuned skin-covered drum played with bare hands).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | George Miller & Warren Coleman's Oscar-Winning Happy Feet (2006): Animated Penguins


Starring Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy and Hugh Jackman. Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce. 108 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Film | Rob Reiner's Oscar-Nominated When Harry Met Sally (1989): See It on the Roof!


With Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher. Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship. 96 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
$5

Screening | Documentary: Sean Fine & Andrea Nix Fine's Inocente (2012)


Life as a teenager can be stressful: conflicts with your parents, pressure from your peers, constant self-doubt and soul searching. You’re trying to figure out who you are in the world, and the more you learn, the more confusing and overwhelming life may seem. Making art can be a powerful remedy for daily tension, a liberating way to express your feelings and ideas. 40 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Cold Soda


Come to the most refreshing night of stand-up comedy in the city. If calories were laughs and sticks and stones were if’s and but’s, then the only way to escape this mangled sentence would be to see this amazing show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Bring It!


Jay Welch hosts this stand up comedy open mic every Tuesday at 11pm. Sign up and you can be a part of the show! Each week, Jay and his special guests will be joined by 10 additional acts whose names will be drawn from the golden bowl of destiny. Win “joke of the night” and you are guaranteed a slot on the following Tuesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Study Hall


The newest improv jam. STUDY HALL is an opportunity for students of all levels [and all schools] to get more time on stage to do what’s being taught in their classes. Just bring your student IDs and something to work on. Hosted by Lucas Hazlett.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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