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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 4, 2012?

26 free events take place on Sunday, March 4 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 March 4 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 March . 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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26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, March 4, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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
Free

Park Walk | Foraging in the Park


This park is a great place for foragers to explore at the end of the winter. Like Central Park, this Olmstead-designed landscape features a variety of habitats filled with delicious native and exotic plants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
$20 suggested donation...

Tour | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Emily gives a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Film | 3-Time Oscar-Winning Comedy: Norman Jewison's Moonstruck (1987)


With, Cher, Nicolas Cage and Olympia Dukakis. When the moon is full, anything can happen! And it does in this acclaimed romantic comedy about the lives and loves of an extended Italian-American family in Brooklyn. Cher won the Academy Award as Best Actress for her outstanding performance in this heart-warming celebration of life, love, and family ties. 102 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Theater | Murdertown by Award-Winning Playwright Sean Michael Welch


A one-act play, cast of 5, about a corporation’s desire to turn Flint, Michigan, into the world’s largest amusement park. Directed by Colleen Britt and Chris Triebel. Sean Michael Welch was awarded the 1999 Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival John Cauble Short Play Award for Earl the Vampire, and won the 2000 KC/ACTF Region III Ten-Minute Play Competition for Charleston’s Finger. Past productions of his work include Slab, Try Not to Step on the Naked Man, Rise Up You Bloody Animals, and Boise, Idaho.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Concert | Violin and Piano Works by Mozart, Schumann and Beethoven


Violinist Yeou-Cheng Ma and pianist Lisa Weiss performing works by Vitali, Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
Free

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
Free

Staged Reading | Festival of New Student Theater Works


Previously unproduced student works are selected by faculty in a blind judging process. These works receive a staged reading with professional actors and directors. Featuring: Flawless by Rives Elliot at 3pm The Lantern by Ben Gouldthorpe at 4pm Honor Bound by Senibo Myers at 7pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Open Mike | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Karen Beaumont, Organist


Beaumont is from the Chapel of St. John the Evangelist at St. John's on the Lake in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Concert | Bach Vespers: Bach and His Time


The second of five Lenten organ recitals featuring organist, Dr. Mark Bighley, playing the newly installed Paul Fritts, Opus 16 instrument. “BACH AND HIS TIME” recitals feature music by Johann Sebastian, his contemporaries, family and students. Pre-recital talk at 4pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Meg Griffiths’ Level 1 Reunion Show


Over 80 former students join their Improv teacher Meg Griffiths on stage for the very first time in a Level One Reunion show. 7 Classes Reunite. Each class gets their own set. Join in the fun of catching up…on stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5

Concert | Piano Works by Schumann, Beethoven and Messiaen


Vica Schwartzman, piano, performs Beethoven, Bardanaschvili, Messiaen, and Schumann.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Domenico Severin, Organist


Severin is from Argenteuil, France.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
Free

Workshop | Article Writing Class


Gotham Writers’ Workshop instructor Jennifer Armstrong will present a free introductory course on the fundamentals of Article Writing. Through short lectures and readings, Ms. Armstrong will reveal how aspiring journalists can go beyond the facts and explore the world in a personal and compelling way. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen and paper to complete a short writing exercise designed to help them start their own piece of writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | counter)induction Ensemble performs works by Schoenberg


Program: Helmut Lachenmann: Dal Niente Luigi Nono: Fragmente-Stille, an Diotima Arnold Schoenberg: Ode to Napoleon According to the German poet Heinrich Heine, "Where words leave off, music begins." counter)induction presents works in this concert that trace this fragile boundary. Starting from the most direct confrontation of speech and music in Schoenberg's Ode to Napoleon, passing through the awesome, choked Sprachahntlichkeit of the Lachenmann, culminating in a rare performance of Nono's late, monumental string quartet, where Holderlin's words are read in silence. Schoenberg's supercharged miniatures complete the transition from speech to pure sigh. Featuring renowned flutist and vocal artist Paula Robison.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Staged Reading | Play Reading: A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde


This series presents sit-down readings of new and revisited scripts, generally followed by a moderated dramaturgical discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Student Driver: Indie Road


Student Driver is thrilled to be hosting this weekly show in the basement. Each week we will feature indie improv teams from all over the improv world. You might even get to see a new team have their very first show! Magic and lots of funnies are guaranteed to be made. Need they say more?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Concert | Duos Concert


1. Mike Noordzy / David Freeman Imaginary Quartet 2. Juan Pablo Carletti drums and Brian Questa on bass 3. An Open Session
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Theater | New York Classical Theatre performs Playing Moliere


New York Classical Theatre returns with Playing Molière. Using their signature performance style, Panoramic Theatre, this unique production of Moliere’s shorter comedies hearkens back to the 17th century playwright’s roots in the Commedia dell’Arte. The characters of Playing Molière, including cuckolded husbands, sneaky servants, demanding fathers, and quick-witted lovers, have inspired an entire generation of physical comedians such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and the Marx Brothers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Menelik Shabazz's The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)


The Story of Lovers Rock documents a musical movement in Britain that defined a generation in the late 70s and 80s. Lovers Rock is romantic reggae that was uniquely British. It developed from a small UK scene to become a global brand through the likes of UB40 and Maxi Priest. Lovers Rock was particularly influential to a new generation of black British young women and men who identified with this music that reflected their experiences. 101 min. Reception to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Performance | Comedy: Cold Soda


Come to the most refreshing night of stand-up comedy in the city. If calories were laughs and sticks and stones were if’s and but’s, then the only way to escape this mangled sentence would be to see this amazing show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Fooling Around with Casey Jost


Casey Jost (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Impractical Jokers) likes to fool around. In 2011, Casey premiered his one-man show that combined his two loves: music and comedy. Now Casey will incorporate his third love: human beings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Vicious Cycle


A new Sunday open mic. Names are written, put in the bucket, then picked at random. Comics get 4 minutes. And the next week it happens again. It’s kinda like… a Vicious Cycle. Hosted by Molly Austin and Mike Brown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
Free
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