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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 17, 2012?

23 free events take place on Sunday, June 17 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 17 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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23 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, June 17, 2012

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Park Walk | Park Nature Walk


This walk is bringing attention to its vital role in creating one of the scarcest resources in all of Manhattan—wildlife habitat! Learn about the Park’s wildlife by joining experienced naturalists on guided nature walks along the Park’s esplanade. Enjoy a meandering waterfront walk while viewing and learning about the park’s flora and fauna, including some of the 85 different species of birds identified within Park boundaries. Peek into some of our many gardens to discover butterflies, dragonflies and other interesting insects. Get to know the native plants that thrive in unexpected places in and around the river’s edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Tour | Scenic Fire Island Tour


7 miles, visit Pines, Cherry Grove and Sunken Forest. For lemonade, swim and shower at Atlantique, AMC Camp. Sand may be soft.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:20 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. Weather permitting. Kayaks and life vests provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
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
10:00 am
Free

Festival | The Giant Lit Mag Fair


Hundreds of literary magazines from across the country will be on sale for only $2 an issue. Take advantage of this amazing bargain and find the mags you love. Dozens of editors and publishers will be here in person to meet and greet while you browse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Bang on a Can Marathon


12 hours of FREE Live Music! Bang on a Can continues celebrating its 25th year with the annual Bang on a Can Marathon. The Marathon has been the opening event of River To River Festival for seven years, kicking off the month-long celebration of free music, dance, film, and arts events throughout Lower Manhattan. FEATURING MUSIC by Gregg August, Jeremy Howard Beck, Eve Beglarian, Oscar Bettison, Jonas Braasch, Martin Bresnick, Ruby Fulton, Michael Gordon, Gerard Grisey, Michael Harrison, David Lang, David T. Little, David Longstreth, Michael Lowenstern, Alvin Lucier, Thurston Moore, Ruben Naeff, Conlon Nancarrow, Pauline Oliveros, Brian Pertl, Steve Reich, Marcin Stanczyk, Akiko Ushijima, Lois V Vierk, Daniel Wohl, Julia Wolfe, Evan Ziporyn, AND MORE. FEATURING PERFORMANCES by Bang on a Can All-Stars, Pauline Oliveros and the Deep Listening Band, Dither, Grand Band, The Guidonian Hand, Heavy Hands, Newspeak, NYU Contemporary Music Ensemble with Jonathan Haas, Talujon, TwoSense, Ashley Bathgate, Maya Beiser, Vicky Chow, Kris Davis, Vijay Iyer, Kaki King, Michael Lowenstern, Alvin Lucier, Todd Reynolds, AND MORE.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

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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12:30 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar Nominee Notorious (1946): Some of Her Best Friends Are Nazis


With Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman and Claude Rains. A woman is asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends in South America. How far will she have to go to ingratiate herself with them? 101 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Latin Music with Orlando Marin


Orlando Marin is a Puerto Rican band leader and timbales player born in the Bronx, New York in 1935. He formed his first band, Eddie Palmieri and his Orchestra, in 1951-52 with himself as director and Eddie Palmieri as musical director and later on the piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

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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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:45 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 | Andrew Peters, Organist


Peters is Organist and Director of Music at Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:45 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Group Show: Leaning into the Verse


With Hong Seon Jang, Gio Black Peter, Philip Simmons and Gavin Wilson. Shown: Philip Simmons, "Circles6," pastels, 45x45 inches, 2012
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Jazz | Blue Note Jazz Festival: Groove Theory / Soulive / DJ ?uestlove


At the age of 18, urban chanteuse Amel Larrieux wrote and demoed a song, which led to her pairing with musician/producer Bryce Wilson to form the duo Groove Theory. The duo’s tunes, saturated with sounds of romance and sensuality were showcased in their breakthrough hit, “Tell Me,” which broke the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top five on the R&B charts. After time apart, both artists have come into their own, creating new material and performances well worth the listen. When brothers Neal and Alan Evans first invited guitarist Eric Krasno to get down at their Woodstock, NY studio, it was out of mutual love for the great soul-jazz organ trios of the 60’s and 70’s. They went on to form Soulive (pictured) and released numerous records and recordings with acclaimed artists like Chaka Khan, Dave Matthews, Talib Kweli and John Scofield. As The Roots’ drummer and joint front-man, DJ ?uestlove is well known across the musical sphere. Whether known for the twelve albums The Roots produced or his performances with the band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, ?uestlove’s impact on music today is undeniable.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dancing | 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
6:00 pm
Free

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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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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Screening | Documentary: Stefano Savona's Tahrir (2011)


In one of the most powerful documentaries to emerge from the Arab Spring, archaeologist Stefano Savona carries viewers beyond the headlines and into the heart of the popular Egyptian revolution that overthrew President Mubarek and touched off revolutions throughout the Middle East: Tahrir Square. Captured with only a small digital camera and sound recorder, his portrait of the seething, chanting crowds and electric protest speeches is anchored by fluid exchanges with a handful of individual protesters. A highlight of the New York, Locarno, and Venice film festivals, Tahrir documents history in the making. 93 min. In Arabic with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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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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8:00 pm
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