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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 18, 2012?

27 free events take place on Monday, June 18 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 18 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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27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, June 18, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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

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" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Jazz | Brazilian and American Jazz with Luiz Simas


Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz, ragtime and stride. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant", and his music as "fresh, smart and witty". His latest CD, Mata Atlantica Piano Suite, was released by Lydjul Music in 2011.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Rachelle Garniez, Accordionist


Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Chelsea Music Festival Sneak Peak


Catch a sneak peak of the annual Chelsea Music Festival, with a mid-day open-air concert. Join Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation violinist Fanny Clamagirand and fellow Chelsea Music Festival musicians in a display of world-class music that celebrates the beauty and open spaces of the High Line. LOCATION 10th Avenue Square On the High Line at West 17th Street This High Line Program is free and open to visitors of all ages. No RSVP required ABOUT THE CHELSEA MUSIC FESTIVAL The New York Times has called the Chelsea Music Festival “a gem of a series,” with events that include classical, jazz, family, new music and late night performances and more. The Festival runs from Friday, June 15 through Saturday, June 23, and features more than 20 events in 8 fascinating Chelsea venues exploring a French-Japanese theme through the performing, visual, and culinary arts. For more information and tickets to other Festival events
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Chinese Folk Dance & Craft Workshops


Treat yourself to a lesson in Chinese Folk Dance with recognized master instructor Mei "Sandy" Wai, or create a craft with the gentle guidance of instructor Ngoi Wah "Cindy" Cheng.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

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
$6

Concert | My Favorite Things


A concert presented by the world's premiere concert pianist drag diva, Jacqueline Jonée with the JouJou Jacquettes Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Jean-Pierre Lemarié, piano; Simon Dratfield, flute; Audrey M. Flores, french horn; Josh Johnson, flute, oboe, bassoon; Sam Nedel, contra bass; and Jim Tsao, violin. (Photo: Fernando Espinosa)
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:45 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Club: My Soul to Take by Tananarive Due


Do you love reading mysteries? Then you will love Mystery Mondays! Come join the Book Discussion group.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Author Reading | Alafair Burke discusses her book Never Tell


Bestselling author Alafair Burke will be here to discuss her new novel of suspense.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | My Favorite Things


A concert presented by the world's premiere concert pianist drag diva, Jacqueline Jonée with the JouJou Jacquettes Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Jean-Pierre Lemarié, piano; Simon Dratfield, flute; Audrey M. Flores, french horn; Josh Johnson, flute, oboe, bassoon; Sam Nedel, contra bass; and Jim Tsao, violin. (Photo: Fernando Espinosa)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Open Mike | Comedy: The Dump!


Did heartbreak ever propel you to greatness? Did you have to flee the state because Dad said so? Did a trip to the laundromat end with gypsies placing a curse on your genitals? Either way, YOU HAVE A STORY AND THEY WANT TO HEAR IT! Jake Hart hosts The Dump-an open mic storytelling hour where 3-4 lucky names get chosen from the vault (bucket) to have 7 minutes to tell whatever story they deem worthy. Grab a beer and confess your sins among friends before the world ends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Emmy winner Paul LaRosa discusses his book Leaving Story Avenue: My Journey from the Projects to the Front Page


LaRosa, an Emmy-winning producer at CBS News, presents his memoir, an evocative story of the years he spent growing up in a Bronx public housing project, and how he eventually made the leap to become a reporter at The New York Daily News, then the largest circulating newspaper in America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Planting Pollinators


Kick off pollinator week and learn about the dynamic ecosystem bees, birds, butterflies, bats, and beetles provide. A guided tour followed by discussion and suggestions for creating backyard/window box habitats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Transforming Chicago


The Bloomingdale Trail is a three mile-long elevated railway in the heart of Chicago. In a historical trajectory similar to the High Line’s, the railways were elevated to take trains off of busy city streets, but these railways fell out of use in the late 20th century. Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail formed to advocate for the railway’s transformation into a vibrant public space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free

Staged Reading | Bloodworks 2012


Staged readings of twenty-one brand new full-length plays by the members of Youngblood. Tonight: 7pm: Tony Meneses 9pm: Mary Hamilton
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: The Sin Eater by Sue Lawless


Margaret Pasqualini, a photographer accused of child abuse for taking nude photos of her son, does thirty days of jail-time rather than admit any wrongdoing. She meets Vera Cortez, her cellmate, who is serving time for abetting the death of her own daughter. There will be a reception and a producers panel discussion afterwards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Samuel R. Delany reads from his novel Through the Valley of the Nest of Spiders


Prolific author Samuel Delany, whose works of science fiction and on sexual identity have won him numerous awards, reads from his new novel and discusses writing with literary scholar Kenneth James.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Fitness with Brooklyn Strength


Strength training and aerobic intervals in and around the Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free

Discussion | Reel Talks: Psycho


Lively and entertaining commentary on the classic movie of the night. With resident film experts Scott Adlerberg and Steven Arvanites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar Nominee Psycho (1960): Suspense Classic


With Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh and Vera Miles. A young woman steals $40,000 from her employer's client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor too long under the domination of his mother. 109 min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: The Complete First Season / Cash Only


THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON is Joe Albano, Emily Morrow, Shawtane Bowen, Kelly Kapron, Dion Flynn, Michael Cirelli, Michael Newman, and Christine DeNoon. CASH ONLY! is Paul Gutkowski, Dan Hartlet, Beth White, Joanna Flamm, Darcy Burke, Ben Jaeger-Thomas, David Rysdahl, and Sarah Williams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
No cover

Dance Performance | Experiments in Dance: Linda Austin / Sophia Ribeiro / Scotty Heron & Layard Thompson / David Thomson


A high visibility, low-tech forum on Monday nights throughout the fall/winter and spring seasons that supports experiments in performance rather than finished products. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Thaddeus O'Sullivan's Stella Days (2012): A Priest's Dilemma


With Martin Sheen, Stephen Rea and Trystan Gravelle. A small town cinema in rural Ireland becomes the setting for a dramatic struggle between faith and passion, Rome and Hollywood, and a man and his conscience. 100 min. The film will be preceded by stop-motion animated short Leg On the Loose, created by young filmmakers in the Children's Museum of the Arts' unique Media Lab. Seating is first-come, first-served beginning at 6PM, show starts at sunset or 8PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Party | Brazilian Music Party


It is a party for everyone! They'll play mostly Brazilian, even have some guests percussion for Batucada.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
No cover

Performance | Comedy: Haberdasher / 1-800-LONDON


HABERDASHER is Patrick Cucuta, Ryan Stadler, Anna Moore, Kevin Kelly, Devin Horne, Kindel Ingham, Nicole Ayache, and Evan Leed. 1-800-LONDON is Jason Specland, Colin Longstaff, James Coker, Michael Greene, Kathryn Dunn, Suni Reyes, Amy Albert, and Greg Wilker.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Broadway | Broadway Show!

Regular Price: $101
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin and More

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