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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 16, 2010?

51 free events take place on Wednesday, 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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51 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Concert | Andre Rieu & the Johann Strauss Orchestra


This is the kick-off of the "King of Waltz"'s 2010 "Celebration of Music Tour" in North America. Rieu performs with his 55-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra. Those attending are advised to arrive at 6am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free

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

Screening | Watch World Cup Soccer Games Live


Spain vs. Switzerland.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Hike | Governors Island Hike


A hike through the National Historic Landmark District. Behind the façade of the island’s military structures lie hidden courtyards and stately grounds resounding with echoes from the past. Join a National Park Ranger for this 1.5 hour, 1.5 mile walking experience and discover how the role of the island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why.
   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 | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Kelly Cutrone reads from her book If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You


The fashion publicist and reality TV participant discusses her guide to making it in today’s world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Russ Kassoff, Frank Sinatra's Pianist


Russ Kassoff is currently the Conductor/Pianist on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's critically acclaimed Come Fly Away, featuring 15 magnificent dancers accompanied by a 19-piece big-band playing live to the recorded voice of Frank Sinatra. He toured as pianist to Sinatra by request from '80-'91- including the Ultimate Event tour with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Liza Minnelli. He served as pianist/accompanist for Liza Minnelli from '82 -'01 and Minnelli's music director and conductor for the highly acclaimed Minnelli on Minnelli National Tour. With guest Issac ben Ayala.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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

Hike | Governors Island Hike


A hike through the National Historic Landmark District. Behind the façade of the island’s military structures lie hidden courtyards and stately grounds resounding with echoes from the past. Join a National Park Ranger for this 1.5 hour, 1.5 mile walking experience and discover how the role of the island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Midtown Jazz


Featuring Cleve Douglass, singer, and Tony Romano, guitar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$7 donation requested

City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour…..and it’s Free! 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 is just waiting to be peeled away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Other | Oral Cancer Screenings


Screenings are on a first-come first-served basis. No appointment is needed. Testing is quick and painless.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Watch World Cup Soccer Games Live


South Africa vs. Uruguay.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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Screening | Doug Biro & Joe Mardin's Documentary The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (2009)


A documentary and testimonial to the producer Arif Mardin's life. It encompasses interviews with many of the stars that he helped create as well as photographs, home footage and a story that built the hits that are now known as international classics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Figure al Fresco Drawing


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided or bring your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Internet 1: Basics


Hands on using wireless laptops. An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Photoshop CS5 Upgrade—What’s New?


For as long as Photoshop has been around, you'd think it would be hard to improve it. But there are some jaw-dropping new features in CS5 that we can't wait to show you. Retouching and selections are easier than ever, there is a totally new and realistic way to paint, and you can create 3D extrusions right in Photoshop! This seminar is for people who have already been using Photoshop.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Acoustic Jazz: Chuck MacKinnon Mactet


The Chuck MacKinnon "Mactet" is the culmination of his musical career and represents a return to his acoustic jazz roots, with hard-hitting arrangements for a 3-horn front line.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | An Art Book: Outside Inside


Legendary Magnum photographer Bruce Davidson and New York gallerist Howard Greenberg appear in a presentation of his retrospective book set, Bruce Davidson: Outside Inside, to discuss his stellar 60-year career and the publication process for the books. The publication is a three-volume box set containing eight hundred photographs from Davidson’s archives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: The Young Israelis


Artists: Deville Cohen, Oded Hirsch, Nira Pereg, Tom Pnini, Gilad Ratman, Karen Russo, Lior Shvil, Naama Tsabar and Rona Yefman, Doron Solomons.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Marcus Simeone performs from his CD Everything Must Change


The handsome, honey-voiced cabaret favorite returns with a new CD, and indeed, while Everything Must Change, Marcus' talent and style remain ever-endearing as he explores a new selection of popular songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Photoshop CS5 Upgrade—What’s New?


For as long as Photoshop has been around, you'd think it would be hard to improve it. But there are some jaw-dropping new features in CS5 that we can't wait to show you. Retouching and selections are easier than ever, there is a totally new and realistic way to paint, and you can create 3D extrusions right in Photoshop! This seminar is for people who have already been using Photoshop.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Pink Slips: How Losing Your Job Can Be a Good Thing


Whether you’ve been fired or laid off, most people think that losing a job is a devastating, horrible event. Join Kristina Leonardi, Founder and Director of The Women’s Mosaic, for this motivational seminar and learn how to turn job loss into a positive experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Join other adults for good-natured games of volleyball. Scorekeeper and balls provided. No experience necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lesson | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks will have 30 park locations throughout the city staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Capoeira Class with Luando


Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | David Herlihy discusses his book The Lost Cyclist: The Epic Tale of an American Adventurer and His Mysterious Disappearance


Learn about Frank Lenz, a young man who left his home in Pittsburgh in the spring of 1892 to cycle around the world on a new-fangled "safety" bicycle with inflatable tires (the modern prototype), only to disappear two years later in eastern Turkey.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Email 1


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how email works, including sending, replying to and forwarding messages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Multimedia artist Shana Moulton talks about her project Whispering Pines


An artist talk and screening with acclaimed multimedia artist Shana Moulton. In her first artist talk in New York City, Moulton will speak about her approach to video and her focus on character-driven performance and narrative. Brought to life most frequently in her ongoing and ambitious project Whispering Pines, Moulton's work encompasses a series of episodic single-channel video works, immersive video installations, and live performances incorporating interactive video backdrops. During her presentation, Moulton will lead the audience through the development of her project and her characters, screening the newest videos from the Whispering Pines series, including Whispering Pines 9 (2009, 10:03 min) and The Sentimental Futurist (2009, 4:51 min), as well as documentation of recent performance and rarely-seen experiments. A Q&A session with the artist will follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Lecture | Acting Jewish: A Lecture With Dr. Andrea Most


Most looks at Jewish practice and the theatre, examining how in America the liturgical service was influenced by popular entertainment and other activities going on outside the synagogue walls.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Actress Tori Spelling signs copies of her book Uncharted TerriTORI


Spelling signs her new collection of essays about living a normal life in Hollywood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | An Evening with Opium Magazine


Creator of the competitive, humor-centric Literary Death Match events, Opium Magazine now presents Opium Live - a new literary series that features interviews between artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers along with musical and theatrical performances. Opium Live reinvents the live reading format by combining the formality of an interview with the excitement of a game show, leaving space for the element of surprise.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Brooke Berman reads from her book No Place LIke Home: A Memoir in 39 Apartments


Berman moved to the city when she was eighteen, and has since had, as the title says, 39 different residences in her twenty years here. That's an ungodly amount of moving. It's a funny book touching on a common pain
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Deanna Zandt reads from her book Share This!: How You Will Change the World with Social Networking


Zandt is a media technologist, a consultant to AlterNet, a cohost of TechGrrl Tips on GRITtv, and a New York activist firecracker. Join Zandt for a reading and discussion of this manifesto for social engagement and nuts-and-bolts guide on leveraging social media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Gary Rivlin reads from his book Broke, USA


Award-winning journalist Rivlin discusses his shocking and timely expose on the thriving poverty business in America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Harvey Sachs discusses his book The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824


Sachs looks at the premiere of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony as a key event in the world’s cultural past.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Rafe Bartholomew discusses his book Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball


A story of hoop dreams in the Philippines is also a basketball diary of one man's journey and one nation's passion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Rob Sachs discusses his book What Would Rob Do? An Irreverent Guide to Surviving Life's Daily Indignities


Do you have trouble remembering people's names? What happens if you clog the toilet at a friend's house? NPR's Rob Sachs has given prudent and entertaining advice for dealing with all sorts of everyday challenges in his successful What Would Rob Do? podcast series, consulting with experts ranging from Fabio to Erik Estrada to Air Supply on dozens of daily dilemmas and common conundrums. David Kestenbaum, an NPR science correspondent, will join Sachs for a discussion on onion breath and what to do about it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Ruthie Foster, Grammy-Nominated Vocalist


Ruthie Foster’s 2009 Grammy-nominated album is titled The Truth According to Ruthie Foster. It is a “full-on blast…”, writes The Blues Revue. Foster brings that explosive energy with her signature powerhouse-mix of gospel, roots, blues and soul.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Dance Lesson | Yoga Class


With Laughing Lotus.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Travel Writing Workshop


A free hour-long class in travel writing with author/editor Kurt Opprecht of the Gotham Writers' Workshop. No need to register, just come with paper and pen and an open imagination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Blueprint | New York City | Parks


The outdoor screening will also feature It’s My Park, an NYC life series which offers overviews, activities, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of many of NYC’s most beautiful green spaces throughout the five boroughs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale: Unhinged by Jealousy


King Leontes is undone by his own jealousy in this classic directed by Michael Greif. With Gerry Bamman, Francois Battiste, Linda Emond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bill Heck, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Byron Jennings, Heather Lind, Hamish Linklater, Jesse L. Martin, Nyambi Nyambi, Matthew Rauch, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard Topol, and Max Wright.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Screening | American Film Treasures


Featuring: The Toll of the Sea (54 min, 1922).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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