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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 16, 2009?

38 free events take place on Tuesday, June 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 June 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 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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38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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Lesson | Tai Chi in the Park


A tai chi class are for all ages and experience levels. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 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. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Lesson | Yoga in the Park


Yoga classes for all ages and levels. Some of yoga’s benefits include weight loss, deeper sleep, release from pain and arthritis, and a more youthful appearance. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Mats are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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
$5

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

Tour | “Waterways and Vistas”


Walk from the Dairy to Belvedere Castle, and learn about the intricate design of Central Park's web of pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Birdwatching | Meet the Birds


Get an up-close visit with exotic birds. Terri Jones, her granddaughter Caitlyn, Leslie Wallace, and their sociable, people-friendly birds can be found, 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
Free

Concert | Ayako Shirasaki, pianist


A virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent solo CD Home Alone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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

Jazz | The Gotham Jazzmen, Dixieland jazz


A jazz sextet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Tia Fuller, jazz saxophonist


Tia Fuller was selected to be a member of the all-female band touring with R & B star, Beyoncé. As part of the Beyoncé Experience World Tour, she played in various venues throughout the US, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. She has appeared on number of major television shows, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, Good Morning America and Total Request Live.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Andrew Cordle, folk harp


   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5 suggested donation

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
$5

Screening | The World of Thomas Cole: a unique program on Cole and the Hudson River School of painting


Long regarded as the founder of the Hudson River School, America’s first art movement, Thomas Cole (1801-1848) is a central figure in the development of American culture. When Cole made his first trip up the Hudson River in 1825, cultural leaders were searching for something distinctly American to establish the nation’s own culture as separate from that of Europe. Thomas Cole found it in the Catskill Mountain wilderness, which came to symbolize the unspoiled character of the new nation. Lionized during his lifetime and celebrated by a generation of artists who followed in his footsteps, Cole is now widely regarded as the father of American landscape painting. Following a short documentary film, Kimberly Orcutt, Curator of American Art and Elizabeth Jacks, Director of the Thomas Cole Historic Site will discuss the Historical Society’s Cole holdings in its rich Hudson River School collection. Afterwords, visit the Hudson River School exhibition and see Cole’s and other artist's paintings for themselves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Marcel Carné's Les Visteurs du Soir (The Devil's Envoys) (1942)


At the end of the 15th century, two envoys for the devil come from nowhere into the castle of Baron Hugues, charming his daughter and her fiance. 120 min. In French with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Jenne Wason and Alan Cancelino's The White Rose


Munich, 1942. While everyone around them endured in silence, a group of University students chose to speak out against the atrocities happening in their country. Sophie Scholl, her brother Hans, and their friends started a resistance movement in a time when movements seemed impossible. They risked everything to create and distribute leaflets denouncing Hitler. Their movement was growing until they paid the ultimate price. Still they would not be silent. Allied planes flew over Europe dropping the Leaflets of The White Rose. Their words offered hope to a desperate nation. In this new musical drama, their voice lives on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Talk | Credit Reports and Identity Theft


A presentation by Anthony Canale, Certified Financial Planner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | FluteStars


A performance by young musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Orientation for the Great Pollinator Project


The Great Pollinator Project engages citizen scientists throughout New York City to count bees during the summer in order to help researchers figure out the pollination service provided by several different bee groups (bumble, honey, green metallic, and carpenter). Pollination service is the number and kind of bees that buzz available flowers, and researchers are interested in how bee distribution varies within the urban landscape. Researchers are also interested in raising public awareness about native bees and improving park management practices to benefit native bees. Of the nearly 4,000 species of bees in North America, more than 220 species reside in New York City. Bees help renew parks and gardens and keep fruit bowls stocked with fresh produce. Interested parties should attend orientation for potential bee watchers for the upcoming third season of data collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | An Exhibition on Czech Composer Jaroslav Ježek


Ježek (1906–1942) was a Czech composer, pianist and conductor, author of jazz, classical, incidental and film music. The first part of his musical output consists of chamber, piano and concertant compositions, created under the influence of Stravinsky, the Parisian Les Six, and Schonberg. He also became a popular jazz composer, creating songs and dances for the Prague Free Theatre and also for the films of Voskovec and Werich.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Classical Brass Trio


Music from students of the Mannes College of the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Lyle Rexer reads from his book The Edge of Vision: The Rise of Abstraction in Photography


Rexer discusses the role of abstraction throughout the history of photography. Following the lecture, Rexer and artists from the exhibition will sign copies of the book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Panel Discussion & Book Signing for “Edge of Vision: The Rise of Abstraction in Photography”


From the beginning, abstraction has been intrinsic to photography, and its persistent popularity reveals much about the medium. The Edge of Vision, exhibition curated by Lyle Rexer, showcases the work of nineteen international contemporary photographers who base their practice in some form of abstraction from highly conceptual to more documentary approaches. This abstract use of photography often combines other mediums such as painting, sculpture, drawing or video. The exhibition is accompanied by a new book, The Edge of Vision: The Rise of Abstraction in Photography by Lyle Rexer (Aperture, May 2009). Illustrated with more than 150 images, this unprecedented and highly anticipated book documents this phenomenon internationally from the early days of the medium through the present day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | 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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Park Walk | Social Hour: A Walk in the Garden


"Serene Pleasure: A Walk in the Garden" with Diane Schaub is a fresh alternative for adults to the tired old happy hour. Refreshments are provided and there is plenty of time for mingling.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | “The World Trade Center: The Story from Fresh Kills”


Martin J. Bellew, the director of the New York Sanitation Department's Bureau of Waste Disposal from 1999 until 2005, will speak. From the start of the city's response to the World Trade Center attacks, the Department of Sanitation was a key agency in transporting the wreckage, working with federal, state and other city agencies to coordinate the search and investigation effort, and finding the right place for Trade Center material when the search and investigation were completed. This talk will focus on the work of the DSNY in those months immediately after September 11, 2001. It is illustrated with images that document the process as it evolved from Ground Zero to the Fresh Kills landfill during the ten months following the attacks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | An Evening with Filmmaker and Activist Rosa von Praunheim


An evening that promises to be casual, intimate, and slightly outrageous. In a chatty discussion peppered with clips from his extraordinary body of work, the film director and gay rights activist will talk about his rich life, his men, his women, and his films.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Carlos Ruiz Zafon reads from his book The Angel's Game


From master storyteller Carlos Ruiz Zafón, author of the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, comes a new page-turner about the perilous nature of obsession, in literature and in love.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Craig Harris’ Nation of Imagination Ensemble


This performance honors Craig Harris, renowned jazz musician and composer. There will also be a dialogue with Harris, Robert O’Meally of Columbia University, and Amsterdam News jazz journalist Ron Scott.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Ingrid Newkirk reads from her book The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights


Newkirk presents a behind-the-scene look at how animals are used and viewed in today's society, and offers hundreds of simple ways to stop hidden animal abuse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Introduction To Meditation


Intended for all levels. No meditation experience necessary. The intstructor is Edizen Archer. A practitioner in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition since 1981, he received training and transmission from respected teachers such as LamaTharchin, Khenpo Karthar, H.E Luding Khen, and others in all four sects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Walter Kirn/Douglas Rushkoff, authors


Novelist and essayist Kirn's first non-fiction book Lost in the Meritocracy is a portrait of the author as a young man caught in an untenable education system that prizes the accumulation of points over the enrichment of the mind. In Life Inc., cultural theorist Douglas Rushkoff argues that community and intimacy have decayed and been replaced by corporate values, and proposes strategies to reverse the trend.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Mark Doty/Nick Flynn/Marie Howe, poets


Mark Doty's books include Fire to Fire, School of the Arts and Dog Years. Doty's work has been honored by the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Whiting Writers Award, two Lambda Literary Awards and the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction. Nick Flynn's books include Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, Some Ether and A Note Slipped Under the Door. He received fellowships from The Guggenheim Foundation and The Library of Congress. Marie Howe is the author of The Good Thief, What the Living Do and The Kingdom of Ordinary Time. Her awards include a fellowship at the Bunting Institute, as well as a Guggenheim Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Dedicated to the “beauty of words”, Blue Flower Arts presents a selection of their finest poets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Author Reading | Monica Ali reads from her book In the Kitchen


Considered one of the most significant British novelists of her generation, the author reads from her highly anticipated new novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Theater | Academy Award Nominee Anne Hathaway in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night


This one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Hathaway (Brokeback Mountain) plays Viola, one of the canon’s most charming heroines. The story follows the romantic adventures of Viola and her identical twin Sebastian, both shipwrecked in the enchanted dukedom of Illyria. At the helm of this time-honored story of cross-dressing and mistaken identity, all in the name of love, is Tony Award-winning Director Daniel Sullivan. Also with Charles Borland, Michael Cumpsty, Clifton Duncan, Raúl Esparza, Herb Foster, Leslie Harrison, Slate Holmgren, Kevin Kelly, David Kenner, Hamish Linklater, Dorien Makhloghi, Audra McDonald, David Pittu, Ray Rizzo, Jay O. Sanders, Julie Sharbutt, Stark Sands, Baylen Thomas, Zach Villa, Jon Patrick Walker, and Julie White.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Screening | A Filmic Tribute to John James Audubon


Audubon’s New York farm, Minniesland, once occupied 40 wilderness acres of what is now the Washington Heights neighborhood in Upper Manhattan. This cinematic tribute to the universal pastime of bird watching is a nod to the farmland that once comprised this region, Audubon’s life work with birds, and the timeless current of artists’ studies of wildlife. This screening will showcase short films and videos on birds and birding in a variety of genres including documentary, experimental, animation, found footage, historical and silent films. Organizer Andrea Grover is the founder of the Aurora Picture Show. A Houston-based non-profit organization dedicated to championing short, artist-made film and video projects falling outside the realm of conventional moviemaking, the Aurora Picture Show organizes screenings in a variety of non-traditional venues in its home state of Texas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Performance | “Punch Up Your Life” Comedy Show


A comedy show hosted by Jessi Klein and Pete Holmes, with special guests.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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