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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 2, 2013?

41 free events take place on Sunday, June 2 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 2 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 Sunday, June 2, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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City Walk | End To End Tour: The Two Fifth Avenues


Approx. 16 miles. In this series of walks, explore the various major thoroughfares in the city. On this walk, follow Fifth Avenue, beginning in upper Manhattan, crossing into Brooklyn and continuing to follow Fifth Avenue to it's end in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Brisk, steady pace. Bring lunch. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 am
$3

Park Walk | Park Nature Walk


1 ½ to 2 miles. The park brings 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For nearly 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with it's wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. It's history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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
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10:00 am
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Fair | Open Air Street Fair 2013


This festive, all-day shopping bazaar takes place on the quaint cobblestone street outside of the Bookstore Cafe. One-dollar books, music, and more; clothes and more from the Thrift Shops; books curated by Tumblr; great food and live music from Cleek Schrey, The Whiskey Hickon Boys, Rad Trad and Odetta Hartman and the Jamboree All-Stars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Parade | Celebrate Israel Parade


In 1964, thousands walked down Riverside Drive in support of the young State of Israel. This impromptu walk evolved into the Salute to Israel Parade. It has become the world’s largest gathering in celebration of Israel attracting worldwide media. The Parade enables the tri-state community to celebrate in a non-partisan, apolitical show of unity with Israel. In 2011 it was decided to change the name of the Parade in order to focus on celebrating the vibrant and diverse country of Israel. The Parade features over 30,000 marchers representing many organizations. Hundreds of thousands enthusiastic spectators gather to watch American and Israeli community leaders and dignitaries, entertainers, artists, musicians, dancers, celebrities, floats and marching bands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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
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11:00 am
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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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Parade | 115th Philippine Independence Parade


Celebrate the Renaissance of Filipino Pride. 2013 is the 115th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence and the 11th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Basic Canoeing


Be lead on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes, to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. You can go from novice to expert in one just one summer. Children 8 years old and up are welcome. Great for all skill levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Festival | DayLife! Outdoor Event


Kick off summer in style with the hottest outdoor event: DayLife! The event will be bringing back the pushcarts and filling over 30 of them with the best in LES food, such as Mission Chinese and Meatball Shop, fashion, such as newcomer Quinn and By Robert James, and pastrami! Arrive hungry and bring your competitive bib with plans to enter Major League Eating’s pastrami eating contest at 2pm, in celebration of Katz’s Deli’s 125th Anniversary. Food might be the main event, but it’s not the only star of DayLife. This outdoor street event will also include free yoga lessons from Yoga High, DJ lessons and SpinArt from Scratch DJ Academy, a stage of live music at Tammany Hall, programmed by LES hotspot The Living Room, an outdoor pop-up shop from The Hoodie Shop, astroturf and a tons of games such as badminton and urban croquet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: John Davies' 25,000 Mile Love Story (2012)


Swiss endurance athlete Serge Roetheli's thirst for adventure and desire to raise money and awareness for children suffering across the globe propelled him to run a distance equal to the earth's circumference. Accompanied by his equally adventurous wife Nicole, who drove a motorcycle with their supplies and pup tent in tow, they planned and executed the journey of a lifetime. 86 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
$10 suggested admission

Other | Outdoor Art Exhibit - Spring Show 2013


Now in its 82nd 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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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

Gallery Talk | Gallery Tours: Brothers and Sisters


Enjoy an interactive and informative tour of a cross-generational exhibition that examines the relationships between a selection of Beauford Delaney’s (1901-1979) paintings and prints made between 1958 and 1969, and works in the permanent collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Open Studios Weekend


Visit with visual artists and writers who have been working in this repurposed office space since October.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Theater | Shakespeare's Othello, a College Production


The New Ensemble Workshop presents thirteen actors of the class of 2013 in the cast of Othello, directed by Brad Raimondo.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided. Class Schedule: 1:00-2:00pm 2:30-3:30pm 4:00-5:00pm 5:30-6:30pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Sutton-Beekman Place-“From Better to Best Tour


Highlights: The NYC homes of the Secretary General of the U.N., Place, The Wild Boar Stature, and the former homes of Irving Berlin, Greta Garbo and Rex Harrison.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: Oscar Sanders' Billy Bang: Long Overdue (2012)


The documentary explores the life and music journey of an internationally known, critically acclaimed jazz violinist Billy Bang. A true American original. 117 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Film | Charles Vidor's Oscar-Nominated Ladies in Retirement (1941): Housekeeper's Dilemma


Starring Ida Lupino, Louis Hayward, and Evelyn Keyes. The housekeeper to a retired actress tries at the same time to look after her own two emotionally disturbed sisters, with dramatic results. Based on a 1940 Broadway play of the same title by Reginald Denham and Edward Percy. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | Eric Sanderson discusses his book Terra Nova: The New World After Oil, Cars, and Suburbs


Landscape ecologist Eric Sanderson discusses his new book. Learn how connecting nature valuation, great towns and cities, green building and transportation innovations, and renewable energy will lead to an American landscape less dependent upon oil. A book signing will follow the lecture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


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 just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Screening | Ermanno Olmi's Early Films: Between Industry and Literature


The well-known director Ermanno Olmi began his career at the Edison company, learning and experimenting with those techniques that later on would lead him to international fame. The shorts that will be presented as part of this program are rarely seen masterpieces that combine in a very original way Olmi's early cinematography with classics of Italian literature from d'Annunzio to Leopardi and Pasolini. Screening of: L'Onda (7 min., 1955, Italian with English subtitles) based on texts by Gabriele d'Annunzio with Giorgio Albertazzi. Dialogo tra un venditore d'almanacchi e un passeggere (11 min., 1954, Italian with English subtitles) based on texts by Giacomo Leopardi. Manon Finestra 2 (13 min., 1956, Italian with English subtitles) based on texts by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Followed by a Q&A and reception. This event will be in ENGLISH.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Marathon Reading of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”


"Song of Myself" is a poem by Walt Whitman that is included in his work Leaves of Grass. It has been credited as "representing the core of Whitman’s poetic vision."
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Screening | The 2nd Annual People's Film Festival


SHORTS BLOCK: Jubilee (World Premiere) Matt King, 2012, 3 min, UK - Harry, has lived in his London flat even when it wasn't cool to do so. But like many he can no longer afford to live in London. So begins a journey to find somewhere to rest his head. A fiction film. Rags To Pads, Chithra Jeyaram, 2012, 3 min, India - A monumental task undertaken by a man (a school dropout) to address the dismal state of menstrual hygiene among women in this documentary has unexpected consequences, potential to result in million jobs for women. 6AM Joel, Wayne Benjamin, 2013, 21 min, Jamaica - Joel is a man who feels that he is living on the edge of sanity and is about to fall into a pit of total and complete despair from which he will never return. As miserable as his life generally is, on this particular day it is about to take a turn for the "worst". Today other than going through his daily routine of misery, receives a visit from a mysterious stranger who offers him a chance to make it all better, at a cost. A fiction film. Kanluran (The Dusk) (US Premiere) Silver Belen, 2012, 17 min, Philippines - How much can you stand the din that surrounds you for the sake of a peaceful slumber? How certain is the joy in rousing from repose, when the morning has already waned? A litany of your fortunes is immaterial compared to your decades of failure. A fiction film. The Coming of Org (North American Premiere) Davina Lee, 2012, 36 min, St Lucia - The Coming of Org, directed by Saint Lucian filmmaker Davina Lee is a psychological thriller based on John Robert Lee's highly anthologized short story of the same name. The film takes a look at three lives whose stories are intertwined. These 3 persons each meet this mythical "Org" and they are changed forever. A fiction film.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Film | Documentary: Tukufu Zuberi's African Independence (2013)


This documentary highlights the birth, realization, and problems confronted by the movement to win independence in Africa. The story is told by channeling the voices of freedom fighters and leaders who achieved independence, liberty and justice for African people. 117 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$10 suggested admission

Concert | Piano Works by Beethoven, Schubert, and Ravel


Lisa Joy Sitjar, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Adult Division Musicians in Concert


This concert is your chance to hear some of the most-talented adult artists from the Lucy Moses School, New York's largest community arts school.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   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 salsa, cha-cha and bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School and featuring DJ Ray Colon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Theater | Shakespeare's Pericles, a College Production


The New Ensemble Workshop presents thirteen actors of the class of 2013 in the cast of Othello, directed by Kai-Hsiang Tu.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Theater: Anton Chekhov's The Seagull


New York Classical Theatre presents the romantic and artistic conflicts between four characters: the famous middlebrow story writer Boris Trigorin, the ingenue Nina, the fading actress Irina Arkadina, and her son the symbolist playwright Konstantin Tréplev.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare Under the Stars: The Comedy of Errors, with Jesse Tyler Ferguson


This new production concerns two sets of identical twins who were separated as children and now live as master-servant pairs in rival neighboring cities. When one pair crosses the border to find the other, so begins an exquisitely enjoyable mess of mistaken identity, wrongful imprisonment, questionable flirting and general mayhem. Directed by Daniel Sullivan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Musical | A Heart-Warming Musical

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Classical Music | Piano Works by Robert Schumann

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Concert | Rock Concert at NYC's Renowned Jazz Club

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