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26 free events take place on Sunday, March 11 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 11 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 11, 2012

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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
Free

Workshop | Nature Photography: Winter Wildlife

It has been said that art takes nature as its model. The beauty of nature has inspired many great Americans to create photographic masterpieces. From the wildlife portraits of John James Audubon to the stunning black and white photography of Ansel Adams, nature has been an inspiration to artists for centuries. The Urban Park Ranger Art and Photography programs allow you to interpret the natural would through artistic expression, while learning about the local environment. Art programs may include drawing, painting, poetry and nature art projects. All supplies are provided unless otherwise indicated. All art programs are family friendly, but may be challenging for younger children. All Photography programs are for digital cameras and you must provide your own camera. DSLR camera preferred, but all cameras are welcome.

New York City, NY; NYC

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11:00 am
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

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

Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom” Tour

Take a walk around the lands dominated by the Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Tour is approximately one hour.

New York City, NY; NYC

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1:30 pm
Free

Lecture | After the Fire: How the Struggles of Jewish Workers Became America’s, Too

In March 1911, a fire at the Triangle Factory killed 146 mostly young, immigrant woman and also changed America. The struggles over sweatshop conditions had been a Jewish concern for many years, and Jewish organizations and labor unions kept the issue in the public's eye. The fire brought what had been up until then an issue that raged in the Lower Eastside into the mainstream. This talk will discuss how Jewish workers and organizations profoundly shaped American policy and politics in the wake of the 1911 fire. Scholar and prolific author Dr. Richard Greenwald will be the guest speaker. Dr. Greenwald is the senior editor of the book series “Work in the Americas." He blogs on workplace issues for In These Times and his essays and articles have appeared in In These Times, The Progressive, Businessweek, The Brooklyn Rail, The Rumpus, Bookforum, and The Wall Street Journal among other place.

New York City, NY; NYC

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2:00 pm
$5

**Film | Winner of 5 Oscars: Billy Wilder's The Apartment (1960)**

With Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray. An incisive comedy, this is the story of a young office worker who moves up in status by lending his apartment to his bosses for illicit rendezvous. Shirley MacLaine plays the girl he finds near suicide after her heart is broken by one of those amorous executives. 125 min.

New York City, NY; NYC

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2:00 pm
Free

Concert | East Coast/West Coast: Chamber Music by Composers from New York & California

Program: I’LANA SANDRA COTTON The Return N. LINCOLN HANKS Three Movements MAX LIFCHITZ Yellow Ribbons No. 2 ROBERT MARTIN Piano Trio ELIZABETH BELL Piano Sonata No. 2 With: The North/South Consonance Ensemble; Claudia Schaer, violin; Richard Goldsmith, clarinet; Bruce Wang, cello; Max Lifchitz, piano.

New York City, NY; NYC

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3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Organ Works by Bach, and Barber

Bani is Director of Music. Works by Bach, Barber, and Vierne.

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

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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3:30 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Choreographic Comedy by Foofwa d’Imobilité

In this choreographic comedy, Geneva-based Foofwa d’Imobilité, a former member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, conjures three legends of dance who died within a month of one another in 2009: the king of pop, Michael Jackson; the queen of tanztheater, Pina Bausch; and the emperor of the revolution dance, Merce Cunningham. Dante’s cousin, Danze Alleghieridere, narrates their path to paradise. The live performance is preceded by an audio-visual variation, YOUTUBING MPM, in which the three protagonists are finally dancing together. Thank you,

New York City, NY; NYC

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4:00 pm
Free

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

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4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Bach Vespers

Program: Mendelssohn Prelude and Fugue in c minor, Op. 37 Bach Allein Gott in der Hoh, BWV 662,/br> Buxtehude Praeludium in F# minor, BuxWV 146 Juan Bautista Cabanilles Tiento por Alamire Bach St. Anne, Prelude, BWV 552 With Avi Stein, Organist. Pre-recital talk at 4pm.

New York City, NY; NYC

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5:00 pm
Free

Opera | Bartok's Opera Bluebeard's Castle

A one-hour opera based on a French fairy tale by Charles Perrault, Bluebeard's Castle tells the psychologically probing tale of a young bride who insists on opening all the locked doors of her new husband's castle. Despite his protestations, she persists, with disturbing consequences. Performed in English and presented by the Boston University College of Fine Arts.

New York City, NY; NYC

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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-can admission policy

Concert | Violin and Piano Works by Stravinsky and Turina

Marti Sweet, violin, and Christopher Oldfather, piano, in a 120th birthday celebration for Stravinsky and Turina.

New York City, NY; NYC

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5:00 pm
Free

Concert | John-Eric Gundersen, Organist

Gunderson is from The Woodlands, Texas.

New York City, NY; NYC

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5:15 pm
Free

Theater | Gospel Stage Play: God Doesn't Mean You Get to Live Forever

A gospel musician's faith is tested when he meets a famous singer who believes everlasting life is a cruel hoax perpetuated by God himself. It's takes a little girl to change their lives forever. Stars: Gregory Charles Royal (Duke Ellington Orchestra; Broadway Hit Five Guys Named Moe); Ken "Skillet" Crutchfield (Broadway Hit Ain't Misbehavin); Robbie Love from Los Angeles (Howard Hewitt,Keb' Mo); John B. Ross (Mama I Want To Sing). Introducing Zari Veres Royal. Directed by Terry Ballard.

New York City, NY; NYC

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6:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

**Staged Reading | Play Reading: Caesar and Cleopatra by George Bernard Shaw**

This series presents sit-down readings of new and revisited scripts, generally followed by a moderated dramaturgical discussion.

New York City, NY; NYC

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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 | Experimental Sounds

1. Cristian Amigo & Daniel Carter 2. Alternate Universe featuring: Marc Edwards - Drums Weasel Walter - Bass, Elliott Levin - Tenor Saxophone, Flute Denis Beuret - Trombone and Electronics 3. An open session

New York City, NY; NYC

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7:00 pm
$5

Jazz | Marc Perrenoud Trio, Swiss Jazz Ensemble

Hailed as “remarkable” by Jazzman (France) and “always masterful” by All About Jazz, Marc Perrenoud is one of the most acclaimed Swiss jazz musicians of his generation. For his first New York appearance, the 30-year old pianist-composer brings his trio to the Allen Room to celebrate the release of their third album, Two Lost Churches (March 2012). Along with Marco Müller on double bass and Cyril Regamey on drums, he will perform compositions that defy convention while honoring the tradition of great jazz. The trio’s repertoire will also include Perrenoud’s own compositions.

New York City, NY; NYC

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7:00 pm
Free

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

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7:00 pm
Free

Opera | Bartok's Opera Bluebeard's Castle

New York City, NY; NYC

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8:00 pm
Pay-what-you-can admission policy

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: 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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