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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 21, 2009?

44 free events take place on Sunday, June 21 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 21 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, June 21, 2009

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Workshop | Yoga in the Heart of the City


Both experienced and beginning Yoga enthusiasts find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the urban energy of the world's most commercial and frenetic place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Lesson | Pilates in the Park


Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body. Taught in the Park by Courtnie Vitali.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Hike | Nyack-to-Haverstraw Hike


On Batt-To-Bear Trail. About 9.5 miles along the Hudson River Shore. Walk past mansions in Upper Nyack, and then through Nyack State Park below Hook Mountain Palisades to Dutchtown. Dine on Broadway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$3 plus bus...

Park Walk | Park Tree Walk


Ned Barnard, the author of New York City Trees - A Field Guide For the Metropolitan Area, will be along for another one of his very popular tree identification walks. Of necessity, the walk will go at a snail's pace with many stops, and is not for those looking to get a lot of exercise. Bring lunch. It is not necessary to register, but you must call beforehand to make sure that the walk is on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$3

Workshop | Yoga in the Heart of the City


Both experienced and beginning Yoga enthusiasts find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the urban energy of the world's most commercial and frenetic place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Fair | 19th Annual Summer Festival


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | 33rd Annual American Crafts Festival


400 juried craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations, exotic and natural foods. This event will take place rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Historic Flatiron District


View some of the City’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a journey down historic Orchard Street and discover the origins of New York's first discount retail district. The two-hour tour highlights the integral role that the shopping district has played in the history and development of the Lower East Side.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | NBA Nation


NBA Nation and its ambassador Darryl Dawkins, an NBA legend, come to New York, bringing fans together at the NBA’s largest mobile basketball playground. Start by climbing atop the 18-wheel, 53’ showtruck where fans can catch the action on the courts below, enjoy snacks and cold beverages, or relax on the deck and listen as NBA Nation’s own deejay, The Big Show DJ Dallas Green, spins the hottest new music. Join fellow fans at the courts to show off your best skills in a variety of contests or participate in clinics with NBA players. Practice your best slam dunk on 8’, 9’ and 10’ rims and if you think you have what it takes, compete in the Slam Dunk Showdown for your chance to go to the NBA All-Star Game in 2010 in Dallas. Show off your shooting skills from six different spots on the court. And finally, come aboard the showtruck to watch the NBA’s 50 Greatest Plays on a 50” flat screen, play the latest NBA video games, or measure your height, arm span, hand & shoe size to life-size replicas of your favorite NBA Players.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Punk Island


A one-day experiment that transforms the stately island into a punk rockers’ paradise. With Reagan Youth, Blanks 77, and dozens more bands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lesson | Tai Chi in the Park


Led by members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society, participants will have the opportunity to relax and exercise among the changing exhibitions of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Talk | The Jewish Immigrant Experience In Song


Musicologist Robert Cohen traces the social history of Jewish immigrant life through song; from patriotic anthems to songs of the sweatshops, lullabies and laments to rollicking songs of the Yiddish theater.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Hike | Flat Rock Nature Center Hike


About 4 miles, easy pace, up and down on trails. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Dress for poison ivy, ticks, mosquitoes and nature trails. Wear hiking boots. Rain or muddy trails cancels this New Jersey hike.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
$3 plus bus...

Concert | The Voice of Brooklyn: Opera and Song from the People's Republic


New songs and old standards that highlight Brooklyn's influence on opera.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village”


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become Central Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | Contributors read from Gastropolis: Food and New York City


Editors Annie Hauck-Lawson and Jonathan Deutsch and contributors Anne Mendelson, Cara De Silva, Annie Lanzillotto and Mark Russ Federman read from and discuss their appetizing, historic and food voice perspectives on food and New York City. A book signing follows the panel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Father's Day Poetry Event


Featuring Pitts, Obsidian, Hobo Bob, Gabriel Levitsky and friends, plus open.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Heart of the City


Both experienced and beginning Yoga enthusiasts find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the urban energy of the world's most commercial and frenetic place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Video | Point of Order, TV Coverage of 1954 McCarthy Hearings


Directed by Emile de Antonio, this is compilation of TV coverage of the 1954 McCarthy-Army hearings, where the Army accuses Senator McCarthy of improperly pressuring the Army for special treatment of one of the senator's aides. 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 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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2:00 pm
$5

Tour | Father's Day Tour and Concert


Join the curatorial staff for a tour of the Garden in early summer, when perennial beds are particularly lovely and annual beds are beginning to shine. Stay for the concert featuring a brass quintet from the Mannes College of Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Feraba, African Rhythm Tap


The award winning Feraba, a New York City based touring company, is a multicultural and multiethnic performance group, fusing the traditional sounds and movements of West Africa with the American dance form of Tap.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


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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2:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Gone (w.t.), a post-Katrina Antigone


Katori Hall's new play is a retelling of the Greek tragedy Antigone set in post-Katrina New Orleans. When Antoinette is unable to bury her brother's body, rotting in a condemned house in the Ninth Ward, she challenges the reigning city mayor--who happens to be her uncle. There will be post-show "talkback" with the artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Community Sing


Open to people of all faiths and beliefs, singers and non-singers. It will be led by the director of the Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir, John Del Cueto, and will be filled with spirituals, rounds, American folks songs, African folks songs and freedom songs. No pressure, just come and be in community with people who are looking to raise their voices in song. There will be light refreshments served at 2:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Open Poetry Reading


Dare to share your passion and your craft.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Concert | Yannick Noah/Coralie Clément/Mayra Andrade, French contemporary music


Since retiring from professional tennis in 1996, Yannick Noah has developed a career for himself as one of France’s most highly-regarded pop singers. Creating upbeat dance music heard throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, Noah can bring audience members to their feet and put a smile on their faces. Building on the styles of classic '60s French vocalists like Jane Birkin and Francoise Hardy, Coralie Clément uses her velvety voice to bring together familiar sounds of chanson and bossa nova music with the rhythm and flair of French pop. Releasing her first album Salle des Pas Perdus in 2002 with the help of her brother, producer/singer Benjamin Biolay, Clément received world-wide recognition for her talents. Mayra Andrade’s ascension to the world music stage has been swift. In June 2001, the 16-year-old Cape Verdean singer won the Gold Medal in a singing contest at the Francophone Games. In July 2002, Andrade was invited to participate in the Nantes Jazz Festival. As an advocate of Cape Verdean culture, Andrade establishes her unique style on stage. Carrying her warm and deep voice, she switches with remarkable ease from Morna to Funana and Coladeira to Batuque ascribing a unique jazzy touch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | East River Big Band


Make Music New York presents compositions by Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Richard Rogers. With vocalists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | “Make Music New York” featuring 5 up-and-coming jazz and rock bands


The bands will be appearing in the following order: The Funky Fritters, an 11-member group that is a mainstay on the local music scene, serves up what they call "deep-fried New Orleans blues, brass, jazz and funk." Da PhatFunk Clique refer to themselves as "your funky jazz violin connection." Their CD is titled Pandemic Love. Paperdoll is a New York pop/rock trio with a new album entitled Ballad Nerd Pop. The Rhodes, an indie rock outfit based in Hudson Valley, New York, has released Cha-ching. Jason Yudoff & The New Hotness are funk rockers who were nominated for four Grammys in 2008. They have just released Tragic Hero.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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City Walk | Architecture of the Financial District Tour


Michelle and James Nevius, author of Inside the Apple, lead a walking tour highlighting the architecture of the Financial District. Focusing on well-known and oft-overlooked gems, the tour will cover 400 years of New York's history in just a few significant blocks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Emerson String Quartet performs works by Schubert


An all-Schubert program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Festival | Summer Solstice Celebration


Bring your friends and family to the Park's 8th annual Solstice event to welcome the summer and celebrate the longest day of the year! Artmaking workshops, face painting, kayaking, a special solstice ritual performed by Urban Shaman Mama Donna, and sample foods from local restaurants. Have a picnic and enjoy the view as the sun sets over the Manhattan skyline.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Dance Lesson | Learn Salsa, Cha-Cha and Bachata Dancing


Learn to dance like a pro at these sunset salsa, cha-cha and bachata lessons and group dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance & Music School.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | TSS Yukonaughtica, a Jazz/Funk/Tango band, plus Belly Dancing


Celebrate the first day of summer and Fathers Day with this ten-piece band whose versatility includes jazz, funk, surf, Brazilian, and tango music. There will be guest vocalists, tango dancers and a belly dancer. Bring your dancing shoes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Theater | William Shakespeare's The Tempest


The magician Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, have been stranded for twelve years on an island after Prospero’s jealous brother Antonio deposed him and set him adrift at sea. Possessed of magic powers due to his great learning, Prospero, having divined that his brother, Antonio, is on a ship passing close by the island, has raised a tempest which causes the ship to run aground.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's King Lear


An outdoor presentation of one of the Bard's greatest plays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 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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