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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 2, 2013?

42 free events take place on Tuesday, 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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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, July 2, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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 | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$10 suggested donation...

City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Other | MAT Art Education Department Thesis Presentations


A presentation of thesis projects by students graduating from the MAT Art Education Department.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


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 just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Park Yoga


Expert instructors lead all levels of yogis. Mats are provided. Presented by Athleta and produced by alignyo. Instructors and assistants from YogaWorks.
   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

Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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. 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., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:15 am
Free

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. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Group: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson


Thriller writer Justin Scott leads the discussion. Stop by and pick up a free advanced copy of your book club choice while supply lasts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Junior Mance, International Jazz Hall of Fame Pianist


Junior Mance is an international 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
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12:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Third Rail Projects' Roadside Attraction


Created by Bessie Award-winning Third Rail Projects (Jennine Willett, Tom Pearson, Zach Morris, Artistic Directors), Roadside Attraction is a versatile new work housed in and around a vintage pop-up camper that has been retrofitted to become the stage and setting for a new dance-theater performance which incorporates the intimate, quirky, stunning and startling choreographic sensibility that is the hallmark of Third Rail’s critically acclaimed work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Argento Chamber Ensemble presents works by Webern and Berg


Program: Georg Friedrich Haas, ATTHIS Webern, 2 songs, op. 8 Berg, Adagio from Kammerkonzert Haas joins the composition faculty at Columbia University this fall, and in celebration of the occasion, Argento Ensemble presents the US premiere of the vocal-instrumental version of Haas's ATTHIS, along with works by Alban Berg and Anton Webern. ATTHIS, a dramatic and virtuosic work for soprano and ensemble, is based on the erotic love poems of Sappho and features soprano Sharon Harms.
   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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1:00 pm
$6

Concert | The Leys School Choir


A concert performed by The Leys School Choir, visiting from Cambridge, England.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Tour of 2 Folk Art Shows


Free tour of Bill Traylor: Drawings from the Collections of the High Museum of Art and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and Traylor in Motion: Wonders from New York Collections.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Beginner classes presented by Knitty City. Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys


One of the most influential accordionists and vocalists in modern Zydeco music, Jeffery Broussard has defined a new style of Creole music, incorporating the soulful sounds of R&B into Zydeco music and dance. The son of esteemed accordionist Delton Broussard, Jeffery began his musical journey with his father’s legendary band, the Lawtell Playboys, who were themselves innovators. He will be joined by his band on guitar, bass, scrub board, and percussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

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. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | The 5th Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival: The Pietasters w/ Dida


All Day, The Pietasters’ first album of new tracks in five years, captures the high energy, brotherly camaraderie and attention to detail on which they’ve built their rock-steady name as an explosive live attraction. Dida is a rising star of the New York music scene. In the short time she's been living in New York, the talented vocalist/guitarist has garnered the interest and fascination of some of the industry. She is currently working with her band on original music, and going to record her second album soon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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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Dancing | The Freedom Dance Party, Featuring the Funk/R&B Group Cameo


Join The Freedom Dance Party as they celebrate 10 years of weekly parties with a huge live performance with funk and R&B legend Cameo. The Freedom Dance Party is the longest running, weekly, Friday-night party in NYC history. Winner of Papermag‘s highly coveted award for “Best Party (People’s Choice)” and runner up in URB magazine’s “Best Party” (nationwide), Freedom was created in 2003 by Herbert Holler, DJ Cosi and Marc Smooth to provide a party for people from all walks of life to dance and be free. Selling more than 17 million albums worldwide, Cameo is one of the most popular funk bands of its era. For nearly four decades, Cameo has maintained its core funkiness and has been churning out trailblazing hits that have permanently marked major turning points in music and set the standard that many have tried to duplicate and follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Winners of the 2013 National Photography Competition


The gallery initiated its first juried national photo competition in 1995 and it has been an annual event ever since. Each year, the gallery receives hundreds of entries from photographers all over the United States.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Wisdom and World Affairs


Join Ken Gans for a stimulating philosophical discussion on humanism.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Alfred Pommer discusses his book Exploring the Original West Village


Using photographs, paintings and prints to highlight the talk, the local author focuses on the West Village. He explore many interesting facts about the buildings and the people who have lived there.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Park Walk | High Line Guided Walking Tour


Hear the story behind New York City’s park in the sky. Tuesday Tours are free hour-long walking tours led by High Line Docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider’s perspective on the park’s history, design, and landscape. Space is limited. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot. Subject to cancellation due to weather.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates - Mat Class


This total body workout develops 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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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Take your Yoga practice outdoors and be inspired by the spectacular views and refreshing river breezes. Weather permitting, classes take place on the Plaza and are led by a certified fitness instructor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yogamaya Yoga


Join YOGAMAYA in the grass for a free sampling of their signature vinyasa flow class. Mats are provided free for the use of patrons participating in the classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 4 poets share their works


With Norma Cantú, Elizabeth Acevedo, Anthony Cody, and Urayoán Noel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Interactive Dance: luciana achugar's Feeling Is Believing


Using voice, touch, and imagination, choreographer luciana achugar shepherds 12 participants through Lower Manhattan on a walk like never before, bringing each audience member closer to a more sensual, connected, magical, deeper-than-the-marrow-of-the-bone, vibrational body. Elastic City intends to make its audience active participants in an ongoing poetic exchange with the places we live in and visit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Pedrito Martínez, World-Class Percussionist and Singer


Cuban-born, world-class percussionist and singer Pedrito Martínez has recorded and/or performed with many distinguished artists including Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, Meshell N’degeocello, Eddie Palmieri, and Sting. The Pedrito Martinez Group has its roots planted firmly in the Afro-Cuban Rumba tradition and in the bata rhythms and vocal chants in the music of Yoruba and Santeria. Pedrito and his group perform regularly at Guantanamera in New York City, bringing “complex, blenderized Africa-to-the-New-World-Funk” (The New York Times).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Argento Chamber Ensemble presents works by Webern and Berg


Program: Georg Friedrich Haas, ATTHIS Webern, 2 songs, op. 8 Berg, Adagio from Kammerkonzert Haas joins the composition faculty at Columbia University this fall, and in celebration of the occasion, Argento Ensemble presents the US premiere of the vocal-instrumental version of Haas's ATTHIS, along with works by Alban Berg and Anton Webern. ATTHIS, a dramatic and virtuosic work for soprano and ensemble, is based on the erotic love poems of Sappho and features soprano Sharon Harms.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Opera | You, My Mother, a Chamber Opera by Two-Headed Calf and Yarn/Wire


An elusive investigation into the ever-shifting relationships between mothers and their adult children. Under the direction of Two-Headed Calf co-founder Brooke O’Harra, the two composer/playwright teams of Brendan Connelly with Karinne Keithley-Syers and Rick Burkhardt with Kristen Kosmas create a strange and flickering event that draws upon reminiscences and observations of their own mothers. Performed by a quartet of singer/performers including Gelsey Bell, Beth Griffith, Laryssa Husiak, and Mike Mikos, and the new music ensemble Yarn/Wire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Film | Documentary: Ben Nabors' William and the Windmill (2013)


William Kamkwamba, a young Malawian, builds a power-generating windmill from junk parts to rescue his family from famine, transforming his life and catapulting him on to the world stage. His fame and success lead him to new opportunities and complex choices about his future, distancing him from the life he once knew. 88 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Penny’s Open Mic


Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents in at this weekly gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$3
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Theater | Family Theater Showcase

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Play | Emmy Nominee in a Play About Lifelong Friendship

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