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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 8, 2009?

20 free events take place on Monday, June 8 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 June 8 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 June . 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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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, June 8, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Other | Linda Pollack's Habeas Lounge, interactive art installation


This creation of conceptual artist Pollack is designed to bring people together informally, literally face to face on a red serpentine-shaped couch, in a modern forum for civic dialogue. The artist orchestrates a constellation of activities, informal talks, gatherings and events that spark dialogue among the diverse people inhabiting the neighborhood and taking a break during a typical work day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Todd Robbins, ragtime and Tin Pan Alley pianist


Robbins plays ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Garden Tour


Horticulturist Monika Haberland guides walkers through the Park and the “hot” and “cool” gardens designed by Lynden B. Miller. Peonies and irises are the season’s showstoppers, and visitors will delight in the eight varieties of scarlet, white and pink roses. Also in bloom will be several varieties of purple clematis English Lavender, Yarrow, Lady’s Mantle, Catmint, Foxglove, Columbine, Centranthus rubber, Epimedium, False Blue Indigo (Baptisia australis) Hydrangea, and Allim gigantum, with its large purple globes. Above them all stands Meadow Rue (Thalictrum “Lavender Mist”), which grows 6 to 7 feet in height.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Lesson | Intro to Flash Banner Animation


This seminar will introduce you to Flash and Flash Banner Creation. They will demonstrate the creation of a Flash Banner from start to finish, explaining the program and its functionality while we go. They will familiarize you with all the basics to allow you to create your own banner or website animation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Staged Reading | Nick Hadikwa Mwaluko's S/He


Sam, an African-American anatomical female, needs to become a man to feel complete. S/he comes through the operation only to find that the world won't transition with him.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Festival | Taste of Square


One of New York City's most popular annual outdoor food festivals, Taste of The Square, is your chance to sample "tastes" of delicious signature dishes from The Square's best restaurants, enjoy classic New York street performers, catch top-notch local entertainment on three stages, and show off your hottest dance moves all evening with help from a swing band and free dancing lessons.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Other | Daniel Nagrin Memorial Tribute


A memorial program honoring modern dancer, choreographer, actor, and teacher Daniel Nagrin who died in Tempe, Arizona, on December 29, at the age of 91. The program will include videos of Mr. Nagrin performing selected solos, live performance, and reminiscences from his former colleagues, students, and friends.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Lesson | Intro to Flash Banner Animation


This seminar will introduce you to Flash and Flash Banner Creation. They will demonstrate the creation of a Flash Banner from start to finish, explaining the program and its functionality while we go. They will familiarize you with all the basics to allow you to create your own banner or website animation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | Joan Crowe performs from her CD In the Key of Comedy


The wonderful, sassy, and very funny jazz vocalist offers up a unique collection of songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | The Music of Benny Goodman


A performance by Cornell University Jazz Ensemble members Miles Brown, bass; Paul Merrill, trumpet; Bobby Weinschenk, alto; Joshua Abraham, tenor; Robert Cowie, piano; and Kevin Lowe, drums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Lecture | “Gotham and Its Garbage: A History of Public Waste, Public Health, and the Department of Sanitation”


Robin Nagle speaks on the political reforms and public health campaigns that combined with a moral teaching to foster an upstanding citizenry by creating a well-ordered, clean environment. The anthropologist will focus on the moment in the City’s history when these strands came together and will describe how these changes had a lasting impact on the health and well being of New Yorkers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | New York Times' Warren St. John reads from his book Outcasts United


St. John tells the story of a group of refugee boys from all over the world (Sudan, Congo, Kosovo, Liberia, Iraq, Afghanistan….) who all play on the same soccer team, The Fugees, in Clarkston, Georgia. The story of the boys, their Jordanian coach, and the reluctant refugee haven of Clarkston itself form an unforgettable picture of community and identity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Moshim Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist


The Fiction Reading Group discusses this novel that tells the story of a young American through Pakistani eyes. The group welcome new participants. Simply read the book and join in the discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Nick Hadikwa Mwaluko's “S/He”


Sam, an African-American anatomical female, needs to become a man to feel complete. S/he comes through the operation only to find that the world won't transition with him.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Rick Steves reads from his book Travel as a Political Act


One of the world’s most famous travel writers shows how international travel can foster cultural understanding, peace and help individuals tackle their own insecurities and fears.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Ute Lemper performs from his CD Between Yesterday and Tomorrow


The internationally renowned singer takes you on a new journey with a collection of songs she wrote herself.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | David Byrne, alternative rock/pop


Byrne will perform his music from three Talking Heads albums, 1981’s groundbreaking My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, and last year’s Everything That Happens Will Happen Today. An ensemble cast including dancers, background vocalists, and a singular band will amplify the spectacle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Christmas Concert

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Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak and More

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