38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 1, 2017
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World ...
more >> Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, ...
more >> however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, ...
more >> 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.
Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. ...
more >> The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
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Desire Lines is intended to unfold and accumulate over the course of Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener's ...
more >> two-week dance residency at the park. Through this practice, they ask: Can we connect to each other through public space? Can we defy systems of control, find new pathways and move to create better futures? Mitchell and Riener describe Desire Lines as a "site-based improvisation world" inspired by the work and ideas of architect/artist/writer Claude Bragdon, theosophist Annie Besant, and spirit medium/artist Ethel Le Rossignol, as well as "the manifold chaos of mapping a collective consciousness for social change in an urban environment." The practice will culminate on Saturday, July 1 with a marathon day of dancing from 10am-9pm.
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Weekly guided 75-minute walking tours led by knowledgeable ...
more >> volunteer guides will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Takes place Saturdays May 2 -October 31 2017.
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
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Glide along the water while kayaking with the boathouse at the floating dock. Children under 18 must ...
more >> have an adult guardian present. All levels are welcome and no experience is necessary. Additional Rules for Kayaking: - Singles are for adults, or any kayaker with a parent/guardian present that is at least 14 years old. - Doubles are for one adult and no more than one child under 14 or paddler that needs assistance. - Please show up at least 1 hour before closing, as that is when the line closes and the last boats go out. - Weather permitting. Thursdays 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm, June 3 - August 26, 2017.
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Experience the joy of dance with dancers from the Limón Dance Company. Open to all levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Veteran Donald Calliste leads a class to tone and define your core, lower back, and glutes combined with ...
more >> cardio exercises that will maximize your fat-burning potential. This event repeats every Saturday until September 30, 2017.
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome ...
more >> to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Join Shape Up NYC for Zumba in the park. Dance in the sun and get fit with friends. Colorful outfits ...
more >> are encouraged! This event repeats every Saturday until Sept. 30, 2017.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
John Crant discusses techniques for getting the attention of hiring managers. The discussion includes: ...
more >> Just Who Is It That Makes the Decisions? Finding the Decision-maker(s)... (There Are Almost Always More Than One...) Email, Voicemail, LinkedIn, and Snail Mail... Oh, My! Catching Attention: It Has To Be About Them It's All About the Message (By Which I Mean: Value)
11:30 am
free, no reservation required
The Instant Shakespeare Company is dedicated to the proposition that Shakespeare is for everyone.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Stars: Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy. An incompetent, immature, and dimwitted heir to an auto ...
more >> parts factory must save the business to keep it out of the hands of his con-artist relatives and big business. 97 min.
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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1:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Stars: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson. Political interference in the Avengers' activities ...
more >> causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man. 147 min.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists ...
more >> from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. Tour takes place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World ...
more >> Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats.
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, J.K. Simmons. The story of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing ...
more >> and the aftermath, which includes the citywide manhunt to find the terrorists responsible. 133 min.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Stars: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote. A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly ...
more >> alien escape Earth and return to his home world. 115 min.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Maestro Francesco Santoro, art history scholar and visual artist, will be giving a lecture series on ...
more >> the life and work of the Manet and his time. Lecture in Italian with simultaneous English translation.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions ...
more >> of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more! This tour takes place every Saturday.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Discover some of the Central Park secret sites that West Siders know and love: a lost village, a poetic ...
more >> garden, and a bridge with a spectacular view. Join Central Park Conservancy guides on this tour through Central Park's historic and picturesque west side. Highlights of this tour include Winterdale Arch, Delacorte Theater, Shakespeare Garden, the Swedish Cottage, and Ladies' Pavilion. Tour ends near 72nd Street and Central Park West.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
At the monthly First Saturdays, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including ...
more >> dynamic performances and participatory experiences.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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A celebration of Parisian and New York Hot Jazz, Swing and Ragtime in commemoration of WWI and the cross ...
more >> pollination of French and US culture Vince Giordano has long been a top name in the jazz world. Born and raised in New York, he is a Grammy-winning musician that fluidly moves from one jazz-based instrument to the next. His passion for music dates back to when he was merely five years old, when he began amassing an assortment of 60,000 band arrangements, 1920s & ‘30s films, 78 recordings and jazz-age memorabilia. Grammy Award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, and a graduate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Ms. Russell has toured the world, performing and recording with David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, and Rosanne Cash, among others, appearing on over 200 albums.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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The Hudson Warehouse presents this play written by Susane Lee and adapted from the novel by Alexandre ...
more >> Dumas. June 29 – July 23, Thursday through Sunday nights.
6:30 pm
Pay-what-you-can admission policy
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Debbie Deane’s quartet brings a sophistated jazz nuance to her engaging blues and pop songs — some ...
more >> original, some old favorites. Debbie is joined by Sean Moran on guitar, Jim Whitney on bass and Diego Voglino on drums. Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles to this sunset concert overlooking the Hudson River.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Sheridan's 1775 comedy of manners comes to life in a panormic outdoor professional production.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native ...
more >> tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
Filmed with vérité intimacy for close to a decade, Quest is a portrait of a family in North Philadelphia. ...
more >> Christopher “Quest” Rainey, along with his wife Christine’a (aka “Ma Quest”), open the door to their home music studio, which serves as a creative sanctuary from the strife that grips their neighborhood. Over the years, the family evolves as everyday life brings a mix of joy and unexpected crisis. Set against the backdrop of a country now in turmoil, the film is a tender depiction of an American family whose journey is a profound testament to love, healing and hope. 7:30PM: Doors Open 8:00PM: Live Music 8:30PM: Film Begins 10:00PM: Q&A ID is required. Seating is first come, first served. Please arrive early.
7:30 pm
$15 suggested donation,...
What is failure, and how do we deal with it – as individuals, and as communities? Laura Peterson uses ...
more >> choreographic language and sculptural design to probe the national consciousness in the aftermath of 2016 Presidential election and asks: Is a small defeat less devastating than a colossal mistake? This is a piece about the overwhelming pressure to win. Performed by Laura Peterson, Jo-anne Lee, Darrin Wright, and Jennifer Sydor Production Design: Laura Peterson Technical Director/ Production Design: Jon Pope Lighting Design: Ayumu "Poe" Saegusa Costume Design: Mary Jo Mecca
8:00 pm
Free or pay-what-you-wish...
New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the ...
more >> sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline. NOTE** THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway.
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Celebrate Great American Big Band Jazz with a patriotic flare. You’ll hear patriotic favorites like ...
more >> “The Star Spangled Banner,” and “America the Beautiful,” alongside golden nuggets like “It Don’t Mean a Thing” and “Come Rain or Come Shine.” The Rob Stoneback Big Band has performed with Johnny Mathis, Aretha Franklin, and Natalie Cole, to name a few. Kathy Jenkins toured extensively with The U.S. Air Force Band and Igor Butman’s Moscow Jazz Orchestra, and Rob Kevlin has played Carnegie Hall, Master Theater, and Igor Butman’s Moscow Jazz Orchestra.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Ruby Powers returns with her cadre of special guests. The evening will feature live music and comedy, ...
more >> from Broadway to Britney, Brecht to Bette.