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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 9, 2012?

41 free events take place on Saturday, June 9 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 9 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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41 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, June 9, 2012

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Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided. For adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Other | Figment NYC, a Participatory Arts Event


FIGMENT, a free participatory arts event, returns for its sixth year for a weekend-long celebration of accessible arts. The event draws tens of thousands of visitors & participants each year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Green Market to Green Market Walk


Start at the market at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn and end at Union Square in Manhattan. Raise your awareness of the markets and eating locally produced foods. Visit 3 farmers markets, explore the Brooklyn Bridge Park and the East River Park, and see the neighborhoods of Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Chinatown and the East Village. Along the way witness the East River from both shores, Brooklyn Heights Promenade and across on the Manhattan Bridge. Approx. 9.5 miles, 4 hours. Moderate walk and mostly level.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$3

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. Kayaks and life vests provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Kayaking and Community Rowing


Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. Last sign-up is an hour before closing time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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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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10:30 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 | Chess Program: Beginners Lecture & Open Play Session


Learn to play the game of kings with professional chess teacher Jeff Kelleher. This first lecture in our series will focus on basic introduction to chess pieces and their movement. Following the lecture, you can apply your newly aquired knowledge in the open play session under the tutelage of Jeff. Recommended for ages 6+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Garden Tour


Experience the Park's only formal garden with the Garden staff. See exuberant perennial and annual beds, and delight in an abundance of color and fragrance while learning about the Garden's history and design.
   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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Tour | Williamsburg Bridge-Bedford Avenue-Prospect Park Walk


Moderate walking, some hills, about five to six hours. Take a few-block look at the changing face of the “Lower East Side” before going over the century+ old Williamsburg Bridge, in Williamsburg we will visit the George Washington statue and pass Peter Lugar’s Restaurant on our way down Bedford Avenue to the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with an optical zoom lens. Heavy rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Festival | 33rd Annual Mississippi Picnic


The picnic will feature many of Mississippi's most talented artists displaying and selling their artwork, Mississippi writers signing their books, as well as the ever-popular delicious southern cuisine featuring a "Taste of Mississippi." Bring a blanket, kick back, relax and enjoy. Music will be provided by Grady Champion, Mississippi bluesman, The New York City Slickers, which includes Faser and Annie Chadwick Hardin from Mississippi, and Jon Paris.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Festival | New York's 36th Annual American Crafts Festival


380 Juried craft displays selected from every region of the United States. Continuous entertainment, craft demonstrations, exotic and natural foods.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Screening | UEFA Euro 2012 Soccer Tournament Broadcast


Every match of the UEFA Euro 2012 Tournament will be shown on a 30 x 16′ HD LED screen, from June 8 to July 1. This game: Netherlands vs. Denmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


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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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

Film | George Cukor's Oscar-Nominated A Star Is Born (1954): Stratospheric Musical


With Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson. A movie star helps a young singer/actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. 175 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Zumba with Miriam


Zumba is a mixture of merengue, salsa, cha-cha, cumbia, reggaeton dance mixed with exercise conducted by Miriam. Zumba provides an effective total workout where you can lose body fat, gain muscle, improve posture, alignment and balance and feel more energetic! Participants should wear loose clothing or shorts and sneakers. Miriam is a Zumba certified instructor, AFFA group class instructor and ISSA personal trainer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Opera | Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro


Presented by New York Opera Forum. A concert version.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free

Talk | A Practical Guide to Buying a Co-op, a Condo or a House: Things You Should Know and Mistakes to Avoid


Real estate professional Carmen Lee Shue discusses the ins and outs of buying a first home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Opera | Capital Heights Opera presents Rossini's The Barber of Seville


Figaro, Figaro, Figaro! Rossini is undoubtedly the top dog of comic opera and The Barber of Seville is his undisputed masterpiece. Rossini generously stamps every moment with his own unique and irresistible mixture of manic madness and soaring lyricism. Patter songs, love duets, serenades, a shaving scene out of Mack Sennett, a foiled elopement, a happy ending, even a thunderstorm. The Barber has it all … and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Reading | The Dickens Fellowship


The Friends of Dickens New York presents a free public readings of Charles Dickens' works.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Screening | UEFA Euro 2012 Soccer Tournament Broadcast


Every match of the UEFA Euro 2012 Tournament will be shown on a 30 x 16′ HD LED screen, from June 8 to July 1. This game: Germany vs. Portugal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:45 pm
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Concert | A Concert of Russian and Jewish Music featuring Metropolitan Klezmer


A music celebration with Metropolitan Klezmer. They'll perform new and old regional and popular songs with Russian-Jewish roots. Featuring traditional and original instrumentals, and songs in Yiddish, Russian and English. Metropolitan Klezmer is hailed as “one of the finest American klezmer bands” by Songlines Magazine (UK). They perform an exhilarating range of musical treasure with astonishing agility and refreshing depth. Formed in 1994, this group of exceptional New York musicians combines the best of downtown, classical and World Music scenes to create inspired neo-traditional interpretations and compositions around a panoply of eclectic Yiddish repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Theater | Alex Webb's Amelia, a Play about One Woman's Journey through Civil War America


AMELIA, a new play based on the true story of one woman’s epic journey across Civil War America in search of her husband, will make its New York premiere in a site-specific production at a former Civil War prison camp. Previously developed at The Kennedy Center, AMELIA is an Editor’s Pick of The Washington Post that culminates at the gates of the notorious Andersonville Prison Camp where the central character is forced to disguise herself as a male Union soldier in this suspenseful and highly theatrical production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Exhibition: All In


Featuring more than 20 artists. Shown: Luigi Benedicenti, "Lacrime di Gioia," 2011, oil on panel, 33 3/8 x 33 3/8 inches
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Half the Sky Festival: Circle, Shimmy, Sway


Join the dance circle under the Bridge and learn traditional hip shaking and circular dance movements, such as Brazilian samba (Danielle Lima), Haitian congo (Sherley St. Fort Davilmar), Indian garba (Aeilushi Mistry) and Hawiian hula (Kaina Quenga).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Film | Jonathan Liebesman's Battle Los Angeles (2011):


With Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez and Bridget Moynahan. A Marine Staff Sergeant who has just had his retirement approved goes back into the line of duty in order to assist a 2nd Lieutenant and his platoon as they fight to reclaim the city of Los Angeles from alien invaders. 116 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | James Wetzel, Organist


Part of the Second Saturday Organ Series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Theater | Hudson Warehouse presents Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors


The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus, and accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic possession. No tickets required; Just show up and choose a seat on the steps and benches.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | 10th Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil NY


Brazilian cinema is celebrating the 10th edition of Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil – NY. This annual event honors the best and the brightest of Brazil’s innovative new cinema. The opening night film of the 10th Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil NY will feature a performance by boTECOeletro, followed by director Walter Carvalho’s documentary Raul, a look into the life of Brazilian rock legend Raul Seixtas. After two years of research, the musician Ricardo Imperatore (pictured) joined Brazilian folk music, samples, drumming, loops and acoustic instruments together to create the fusion that is boTECOeletro. Composed from fragments of “Jackson do Pandeiro”, the Baianas Mensageiras de Santa Luzia, Radames Gnatalli and mixes created by Imperatore, Botecoeletro was awarded the “Premio Tim de Musica 2005″ in the category of “Best Electronic Album of the Year”. Raul Seixas is known as an icon of Brazilian Rock and developed a unique musical style that emphasized the maverick and the mystic. His body of work consists of twenty-one albums and numerous collaborations with then fellow mystic, and future worldwide bestselling author, Paulo Coelho. Director Walter Carvalho, an experienced cinematographer unveils RAUL through rare images from archives, family encounters and discussions with artists, producers and friends, documenting the life and public image of one of Brazil’s most controversial and important rockers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Bassist Ron McClure & Friends


Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles! Perennial favorite and world-renowned jazz bassist Ron McClure opens the 2012 concert season, which is appropriate as Ron and his jazz ensemble played the first free summer concert back in the mid-90s.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Theater | New York Classical Theatre's Outdoor Production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night


New York Classical Theatre's roving production of Twelfth Night recasts the beloved comedy's setting as fin de siècle New York. The company will lead audiences on Shakespeare's lively journey of mistaken identities, misguided lovers, and joyous celebration, recasting the play's setting to New York City circa 1900. Employing its signature "Panoramic Theatre" staging style, the company will escort audiences, pausing to hatch a confusion of plots and declare various passions against a backdrop of waterfalls, bridges, and shady groves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Production of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors


A free performances by Theater 2020's interpretation of The Comedy of Errors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Albert Maysles' Grey Gardens (1976)


Meet Big and Little Edie Beale-high-society dropouts, mother and daughter, reclusive cousins of Jackie O.-thriving together amid the decay and disorder of their ramshackle East Hampton mansion. An impossibly intimate portrait and an eerie echo of the Kennedy Camelot, Albert and David Maysles's 1976 Grey Gardens quickly became a cult classic and established Little Edie as a fashion icon and philosopher queen. The film and the Beales themselves have since inspired fashion lines, songs, a broadway musical, several off-broadway shows, and a 2009 HBO film. 94 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Staged Reading | PlayRISE: A Summer Festival Celebrating New Plays


PlayRISE celebrates the INKtank 2012 writers, Raquel Almazan, Matthew Paul Olmos, Susan Soon-He Stanton, and Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai, with staged readings of their fresh new plays. Hear the voices of these hot playwrights now. Tonight: Say You Heard My Echo Written by Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai - Spoken-word and theater collide in the explosive and moving story of three Asian American women who re-build their lives a decade after 9/11, prompting them to call on Mary Magdalene, Guan Yin, and Aisha.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Shakespeare's As You Like It, Directed by Tony Winner Daniel Sullivan


Rosalind, Shakespeare's most breathtaking heroine, and her boyfriend Orlando find themselves in the enchanted Forest of Arden, where all the world's a stage, and where sudden infatuation is as confusing as it is beautiful. Along with other "country copulatives," they discover that nothing transforms, redeems, or enriches experience quite as powerfully as love. As You Like It has everything we adore about Shakespearean comedy: mistaken identity, cross-dressing, madness, mayhem, rage, lust, laughter, and of course plenty of romance, both heartbreaking and joyous. Featuring Brendan Averett, Andre Braugher, Donna Lynne Champlin, Grantham Coleman, Jon DeVries, MacIntyre Dixon, Susannah Flood, David Furr, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Andrew Hovelson, Robert Joy, Jesse Lenat, Erik Mathew, Omar Metwally, Oliver Platt, Lily Rabe, Will Rogers, Michael Rudko, Justine Salata, Paul Saylor, Anna Phyllis Smith, Stephen Spinella, and Brendan Titley. Photo: Daily News
   New York City, NY; NYC
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