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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 5, 2011?

42 free events take place on Sunday, June 5 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 5 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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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, June 5, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | End to End Beford Avenue Walk


In this series of walks, explore the great thoroughfares of the city. On this walk we cover Bedford Avenue from it’s origin in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and end the walk at Coney Island. Stop for lunch near Brooklyn College. Moderate to brisk pace, 14-16 miles. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$3

Workshop | Bicycling Basics


There's more to bicycling than balancing and pedaling. Attend Bicycling Basics to learn the fundamental skills necessary for efficient, comfortable riding. Open to adults and teens. Bikes and helmets are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

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. Weather permitting. No registration required. Kayaks and life vests provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Talk | Learn about the Peoples of the Plains


With Laura Browarny.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Gallery Talk | The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Room


An expert leads informal discussions in the room and answers questions. Two sessions: 10am-1pm and 1:30pm -3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Basic Canoeing


Take the whole family on a wonderful aquatic experience. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat. Equipment provided. First come, first served. Ages 8 and up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Ping Pong in the Park


Test your skills at state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Parade | Salute to Israel Parade 2011


Looking toward Israel's 63rd year, we will once again be joined by tens of thousands of participants cheered on by an expected one million spectators. Parade spectators will watch a sea of blue and white, kachol v'lavan, as community leaders, American and Israeli dignitaries, celebrities, floats and marching bands come together with spirit, joy and enthusiasm. Rain or shine. Participants will include: * Shofar blowers opening the Parade * Celebrities, dignitaries, and politicians * Beautifully decorated floats * Lively marching bands * Street performers, clowns and jugglers * Scores of motorcycle riders bearing Israeli flags * Israeli flags and decorative banners
   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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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Parade | 113th Phillipine Independence Parade


Leading the Independence Day Parade will be Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal, Filipino community leaders, Philippine Government officials, NYC Gov’t officials, honored guests, and a contingent of marchers from Filipino- American associations, organizations and assorted groups, Marching Bands, floats, open cars, and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Other | Outdoor Art Exhibit - Spring Show 2011


Now in its 81st year, the Outdoor Art Exhibit will hold its annual spring show. The show features exciting new and veteran exhibitors in all categories of fine arts and fine crafts, both traditional and contemporary. Oils and watercolors, pastels and acrylics, graphics, photography and sculpture make up the fine arts group. The crafts include such specialties as jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber and. mixed media. Each exhibit consists of an individual artist or artisan showing their own original work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic


Featuring an afternoon of polo as well as champagne lounges and concessions by Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. Free and open to the public.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Exploring Hallett and the Pond” Tour


Take a break to enjoy the Park on this one hour walk through the Park's smallest woodland area. Learn its history, enjoy its peacefulness, and discover the mystery behind the waterfall. Note: Due to limited space, the first 20 people to sign in at the beginning of the tour will be able to participate!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Free Kayaking


Free kayaking in Hallets Cove. No reservations are required. Paddles are offered on a first come first served basis. Duration depends upon volunteer turnout and demand. All participants must wear a life jacket, sign a waiver of liability and be able to swim. Children must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian. All paddles are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or recent heavy rain.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Guided Tour of the Exhibition Sculpted, Etched and Cut: Metal Works from the Permanent Collection


An informative tour of a selection of artworks from the Museum’s collection that incorporate metal as medium or that were produced through metal-based processes. The tour will have something for everyone: adults, families, and kids of all ages are welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Opus 118 Harlem School of Music


Violin performance by student from Harlem's own music school.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Pilates Class


Target the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine to strengthen the body from the inside out in proper alignment. Led by instructor Ricardo Villa. Held rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films on and by Native Americans


Featuring Horse You See and Miss Navajo. Start times are 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Cooking with Fire


Get insider tips on how to grill your favorite meats just in time for summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Czech Cinema: Jan Svankmajer's Faust (1994)


Live action, claymation, stop motion animation and puppetry are used in this modern interpretation of the Faust myth in which a non-descript and seemingly normal man sells his soul to the devil in return for all that his heart desires. 97 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Concert | Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Readings


The Center for Jazz Studies and the American Composers Orchestra will present the first-ever Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Readings, the culmination of a process that began with a week-long Intensive held in July 2010. Eight composers were selected to create new works for orchestra and to work further with mentor composers and conductors in developing these works: Harris B. Eisenstadt, Brooklyn, NY; Mark F. Helias, New York, NY; Adam R.Jenkins, Davis, CA; Erica J. Lindsay, Rosendale, NY; Nicole M. Mitchell, Chicago, IL; Rufus I. Reid, Teaneck, NJ; Jacob A. Sacks, Brooklyn, NY; and Marianne Trudel, Montreal, Canada. This will be a working rehearsal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Nottingham Park and Vicinity Walk


2 miles. Easy walk, pretty historic old homes & gardens, old roads, history of area, and an early 1900’s colonial house. Early optional dinner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$3

Concert | Scandinavian Music Festival 2011


Performed by musicians of New York Scandia Symphony. Dorrit Matson, Music Director and Conductor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


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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Concert | Israeli Day Concert


An annual cultural event presented by the National Council for Young Israel, following the Israeli Day Parade. Live musical performances to be determined.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Gallim Dance's Wonderland


During a month-long residency, Gallim Dance is further developing Wonderland, which premiered at The Joyce Theater in August 2010, into an evening-length piece. With support from the Princess Grace Foundation, artistic director Andrea Miller and the dancers will work with British artist Jon Bausor on stage design to continue to redevelop the design for the piece, and also collaborate with Jakub Kiupinski and Cristina Spinei of Blind Ear Music to develop a more richly textured sound score.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Nigel Potts, Organist


Potts is organist at Christ & St. Stephen's Church in NYC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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City Walk | Urban Chorology: Timelines in Park Slope


Prospect Park to Gowanus. Urban Chorology is a walk that investigates the 'choreography' of time inherent in, under, and around the layers of the urban landscape. Chorology studies the character of regions and places through understanding the interrelation between different realms of reality and their varied manifestations. Walkers may choose from a number of routes and activities. The Carroll Street Bridge over the Gowanus Canal will be featured and the walk will end at Four & Twenty Blackbirds Bakery in the Gowanus.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Becky Radway Dance Projects performs Palisade


A new work that reins in the company with the audience on opposing sides and a malleable fence structure delving into the intimate encounters created by this enclosure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Parlor Jazz


Every Sunday since 1993, Marjorie Eliot has hosted a jazz performance in her living room, keeping the jazz tradition alive by featuring veteran performers and up and coming musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Theater | Sosua: Dare to Dance Together, a Musical Featuring Teens


Teens from Dominican and Jewish Communities come together for a special presentation of a new musical developed by award-winning composer Elizabeth Swados and teens from the Jewish and Dominican communities in Washington Heights and Inwood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Let's Dance!


Learn to dance like a pro at these salsa, cha-cha and bachata lessons and group dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Student Graduation Comedy Show


Tonight, brilliant students take the stage. The legends of tomorrow show you they're actually the stars of today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
$5

Theater | Shakespeare Outdoors: The Merry Wives of Windsor


The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedy by William Shakespeare, first published in 1602, though believed to have been written prior to 1597. It features the fat knight Sir John Falstaff, and is Shakespeare's only play to deal exclusively with contemporary Elizabethan era English middle class life.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Celebrate Israel Concert


The Celebrate Israel Concert features performances by Beit Habubot, Israela Asago, and a set from DJ Eyal Rob of Soulico. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Theater: The School for Husbands by Moliere


Roam through the Park with the actors as you enjoy this delightful comedy presented by the New York Classical Theatre. With: Brian Cheng, Will Gallacher, Lindsey Kyler, Drew Lewis, Lauren Margaret Nordvig, Nick Plakias, Nick Salamone, and Courtney Alana Ward.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | The Boombox Kids Comedy Show


The Boombox Kids - New York's newest musical/rap improv group. Riffing on styles of rap, musical theatre, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Opera and Techno, the Boombox Kids create scenes, song selections and musicals in the moment based on whatever the audience gives us. With members from the PIT, UCB, Chicago City Limits; Texas, Florida, Vegas and the such ethnic locales as...Canada...the Kids bring their brand of in-your-face music to the NY scene. Come for the Boombox. Stay for the kids.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Performance | Local News Comedy Show


If you like your news wacky, fast paced and all about you, then you will love The Local News. Yes, we called our show wacky. We refuse to run from the word wacky.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
$5
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