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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 2, 2014?

29 free events take place on Monday, 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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29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, June 2, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Federal Reserve Bank Tour
free events nyc Cut: An Evening of Songs Cut from this Season’s New Broadway Musicals
free events nyc Andrea di Robilant discusses his book Chasing the Rose: An Adventure in the Venetian Countryside
free events nyc Intro Class: Integrative Hypnosis: Rapid Techniques to Rewire Your Brain
        

Workshop | Morning Crunch Fitness


The Crunch Gym will be holding FREE fitness classes. Schedule: Mondays: Yoga, Sunrise Salutations Tuesdays: Breakfast Bootcamp w/ Personal Trainers Wednesdays: Wellness Wednesday with a Yoga/Pilate’s fusion Thursdays: Throwback Thursdays w/ Retro-Robics Fridays: Zumba or Dance classes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Park FitClub: Pilates


Energize your day with a workout before work. Join park neighbor Pilates on Fifth for an al fresco mat Pilates class. Studio owners Katherine and Kimberly Corp help you target the deep muscles of the abdomen to and spine to build a strong body from the inside out. The hour-long class is paced for an energetic workout and open to all skill and age levels. Some mats will be provided, but class participants are encouraged to bring their own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Early Bird Game Social


Join to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. The Early Bird Game Social gives you a chance to start the day in the park, and warm up your mind with games that get you thinking like dominoes, Scrabble, cards or Boggle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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
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Workshop | Beginner Spanish Language Class


Ciao! Ola! Konnichiwa! Hola! The Park speaks Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, and Spanish with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


Travel from Grand Army Plaza, past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and stop at the Dairy on this trip through the southern Park highlights. Route involves moderate inclines and some stairs. 45-minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Terry Waldo


Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime - republished recently by Jazz At Lincoln Center with a new introduction by Wynton Marsalis. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
   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
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Tour | 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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Festival | Taste of Times Square


Over 40 of the best restaurants offer their finest tastes from around the globe at Taste of Times Square, the annual outdoor food and music festival. Times Square is home to over 300 restaurants representing countless countries. With over 30 new restaurants opening in the district since last year, we expect a fresh new offering for 2014. This year, participating restaurants include Bareburger, Carmine’s, E&E Grill House, Hard Rock Cafe, The House of Brews, John’s Pizzeria NYC, Junior’s Times Square, Le Rivage, Meson Sevilla, T45 Midtown Diner, O’Lunney’s, and Virgil’s.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Enrico Granefei, Guitarist Extraordinaire


Enrico Granefei has a long history of musical experience, which encompasses both classical music and jazz. His repertoire also often has an Italian component. He has a background in theater, which gives him a wonderfully engaging stage presence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Cut: An Evening of Songs Cut from this Season’s New Broadway Musicals


Including songs from The Bridges of Madison County, If/Then, and Rocky and featuring performance and commentary by songwriters Jason Robert Brown, Tom Kitt, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Mah Jongg Clinic


Learn the American version of this social, strategy game hailing from China twice a month with free clinics in the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | The High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tree Walk


Did you know that almost every tree in Central Park has been mapped by a local expert? Ken Chaya will take you on a walk through his Central Park: a place with over 19,600 trees and 170 species. He'll also talk about his inspirations and methods in creating such a detailed and artistic map set.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Craig Nelson reads from his book The Age of Radiance: The Epic Rise and Dramatic Fall of the Atomic Era


This illustrated lecture explores the history of the Atomic Age and the stories of the men and women who uncovered the secrets of the nucleus, brought its power to America, and ignited the twentieth century. It provides a new understanding of a misunderstood epoch in history, and restores to prominence the forgotten heroes and heroines who have changed all of our lives … for better and for worse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Andrea di Robilant discusses his book Chasing the Rose: An Adventure in the Venetian Countryside


From the author of the best-selling A Venetian Affair, here is the charming chronicle of his search for the identity of a mysterious old rose. Andrea di Robilant’s tale takes us back to the time of Josephine Bonaparte, as well as into some of the most delightful rose gardens in Italy today, brought to colorful life on the page in the watercolors of artist Nina Fuga.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Film | Documentary: Scott Herriott's Wayfaring - A Jaunt Along the Camino de Santiago (2013)


Join Scott "Squatch" Herriott as he ventures the 500 mile+ Camino de Santiago in Spain & France, interviewing pilgrims and locals. Blisters & hilarity ensue. 79 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jack Devine reads from his book Good Hunting: An American Spymaster's Story


Jack Devine is a 30-year veteran of the CIA who held several high-ranking positions including chief of the Latin America Division and head of the counter-narcotics center.
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Lily King reads from her book Euphoria


Bestselling author Lily King brings in her latest novel, the story of three anthropologists caught in a love triangle in New Guinea in the 1930's.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Roundtable on Literary Biography


A conversation on literary biography with Jill Lepore, Rebecca Mead, Salamishah Tillet, and Ruth Franklin, moderated by Diane Mehta.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Elektro Guzzi, Austrian Techno Trio


Hailing from Vienna, Elektro Guzzi is a guitar, bass, drums trio that has developed an instrument-based approach to performing techno live without using prerecorded material, loops, or computers. Re-invited to perform at the Red Bull Music Academy NY, Elektro Guzzi lays down an analogue, acoustic set.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Discussion | What Is a Biennial?


Music Director Alan Gilbert will join Massimiliano Gioni, curator of the 2013 Venice Biennale; Elisabeth Sussman, co-curator of the 2012 Whitney Biennial; and Meiyin Wang, co-director of the Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival to explore the nature, essence, and impact of biennials.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Workshop | Intro Class: Integrative Hypnosis: Rapid Techniques to Rewire Your Brain


With Melissa Tiers. Methods drawn from the discipline of hypnosis offer us some of the easiest-to-learn and most effective techniques in mind/body transformation. In this class you will learn some of the most powerful ways of changing habituated patterns of thought, feeling and behavior.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
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