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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 8, 2009?

36 free events take place on Friday, May 8 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 May 8 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 May . 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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36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, May 8, 2009

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Concert | New Kids On The Block, pop


New Kids On The Block, known for hits like "The Right Stuff" and "Summertime," gather for a performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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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. Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Using NYPL's Website in Your Job Search


Hands-on introduction to the NYPL collection of electronic resources for job seekers and career changers. Laptop computer will be provided. Veterans and Unemployment Insurance Compensation recipients are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Breaking Through a Tough Job Market


Learn about the vision and plan to work from strength and set goals. Searching, prioritizing targets, interviewing and negotiating will also be covered in this workshop conducted by Dr. Harriet Katz, Professional Career Coach and Counselor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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
$5

Festival | Civic Community Day Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Opening Reception | Open Studios


Computer Art students show their work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Screening | The 20th Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival and Awards


A showcase of over 100 films by students graduating from the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department, including short films, documentaries and animations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Times Square Tour


Learn about history of world-famous neighborhood with its 40 miles of neon supersigns, prominent theaters, and multiple megastores. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


This series features the organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Park Walk | Esplanade Tour


As trees have grown, sun-loving perennials have been replaced by shade-loving ones: scilla, bleeding hearts, variegated Solomon’s seal, bishop’s cap and Spanish bluebells. Anders points out the species that give each garden its own identity and style.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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
$5

Film | John Ford's Stagecoach (1939)


With john Wayne and John Carradine. A classic western portraying the saga of a westward stagecoach and the intermingling of eight lives--the pure, the devious, and the undetermined. 96 min. Won 2 Oscars.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Momus and Aki Sasamoto's “Love is the End of Art”


A performance by Momus in collaboration with performance artist Aki Sasamoto. Momus will take the dual roles of art critic and unrequited lover, framing and critiquing Sasamoto's performance (which involves lectures, potatoes, stretched utensils, and bungee elastic) with a narrative that slips awkwardly between the abstract and the specific, the public and the private. Dressed as a kuroko, a kabuki stagehand, Momus will hover over Sasamoto's performance like a ghost, occasionally breaking off to sing along with a track from Martin Rev's strange 1996 album "See me Ridin." Sasamoto will completely ignore Momus, as a kabuki actor ignores the stagehands bustling around. She originally created her piece within the insular environment of her psyche, where the only type of love she was concerned with was platonic love for her mother. She did not consider how others might frame her. Love is the End of Art exists between Sasamoto's personal intention and Momus's interpretation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Julien Duvivier's “La Bandera” (1935)


Filmed in Spain and Morocco on the eve of civil war - the original theatrical release was dedicated to "Colonel Franco" - this film is an Orientalist fantasy infused with the stylistic qualities of reportage, most notably in the tense chase sequence through the mean streets of Barcelona. 100 min. In French with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free

Reading | Senior writers read their work


Come hear their stories, poems, insights and unique points of view.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Reading | Graduate Student Reading


Featuring poetry and prose by students graduating from the Masters Programs in Creative Writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Liew Seng Tat's “Flower in the Pocket” (2007)


A puckish coming-of-age comedy about two young brothers and their neglectful father. Long, naturalistic takes capture the everyday lives of the young rovers as they flunk school, cook dinner, and meet new friends, including a puppy. Liew's wry, observational style grounds the film's increasingly surreal touches in the dramatic context of an ever-evolving modern-day Malaysia. 97 min. In Mandarin and Malay with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Other | Open Music Ensemble's “Music for Meditation”


The Ensemble will present "Music for Meditation." The evening will begin in silence. After a brief spoken introduction, members of the audience will be invited to place their attention on the sounds and silences especially created for the group by the Ensemble or to engage in any other meditative practice they might prefer while the musicians perform. After the musicians have finished playing there will be a short period of silence. At the end of the evening participants will be invited to share their meditation experiences with others present. The program is open to beginning, intermediate or advanced meditators.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Sunset Singing Circle


Raise your voice and join singer/guitarist Terre Roche as the sun sets over the Hudson River for enchanting evenings of folk songs, rounds and chants. Novice and experienced singers of all ages are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Discussion | The Legacy of Bradley's


Bassist Ray Drummond and Ted Panken of WKCR recall the legacy of the legendary Village jazz club. Moderated by Willard Jenkins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | The Music of Wayne Shorter


Directed by Doug Weiss.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Vocal Workshop


Susan Gonzalez, director.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Vocal Workshop


Susan Gonzalez, director.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Five NYC Premieres by Award-Winning Playwright Jan Michael Alejandro


Four intense short plays and one mini-musical by award-winning Los Angeles playwright Jan Michael Alejandro in a showcase event. Alejandro, a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, has had several of his works produced in L.A. to critical acclaim. In a Critic’s Pick review, Backstage West commends Alejandro’s “fine writing and compelling interwoven setups . . . that capture love, anger, biting humor, support and disappointment." For the NYC showcase, award-winning Off-Broadway director Adam Fitzgerald directs “Mountain Road” (with Dina Ann Comolli and Craig Lenti) and “Bad Dad” the offbeat mini-musical comedy (with Rich Fromm, Michelle Carano, Richard Ugino, Joseph Mazzella & Gil Brady; musical director Michael Harren). Fitzgerald is currently Robert Moss Directing Resident at Playwrights Horizons. Kat Georges directs “Leticia” (with Lourdes Natalie Rose and Peter Carlaftes) and “Chin Up" (with Yoshiko Fujii, Peter Carlaftes and Jessica DiSalvo). Georges served as artistic director of San Francisco’s Marilyn Monroe Memorial Theater for 10 years, and has been directing and performing in New York since 2003. Jan Alejandro directs “Bautismo“ (with J.W. Cortes, Angel Ramirez & Cyre' Rodriguez).
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | Juliet Cuming Shaw on her book Charmed by Audrey


A photograph book chronicling the actress Audrey Hepburn on the set of the film Sabrina.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Nada Lev, guitar, performs works by Villa-Lobos


Also featuring works by De Falla and Sur.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Àngels Margarit's Solo for Pleasure Only


Margarit, a member of the first generation of contemporary dancers who came out of the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona in the 1970s, founded her own company in 1985. Intimate, pensive, and evocative, this solo—choreographed and performed by Margarit herself—explores the tension inherent in the act of creating a work of art. Margarit brings a powerful, almost feline grace to this simple, yet hypnotic dance, which unfolds to the sounds of ancient Arabic themes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Hunter Dance Company


New student choreography. Jana Feinman and David Capps, artistic directors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Film | Kim Longinotto's “Divorce Iranian Style” (1998)


A documentary about one Tehran divorce court filmed over several weeks. The camera provides a window into the customs surrounding Iranian divorce-an outcome that is discouraged by the court no matter the circumstances. The film follows couples and their extended families as they strive to arrive at a solution amid biased laws, contradictory administrative policies, and harsh cultural restrictions. Longinotto will be present for a discussion. 80 min. In French with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Concert | Mannes Guitar Ensemble


Under the direction of Terry Champlin, Mannes students explore chamber music repertoire for guitar performing small and large ensemble works, sometimes in combination with other instruments or voice. These concerts frequently include arrangements and compositions by Mannes students and faculty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's “Othello”


The Bard's classic directed by Rebecca Guy and featuring Juilliard's third-year actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Ye Duan, piano


Student Recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Emily McLean, voice


A senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Concert | Jade Simmons, piano


With musical tastes that range from Tchaikovsky to Timbaland, Simmons is known for her versatility and ardor. Her repertoire includes everything from classical masterpieces to innovative new music, including Daniel Bernard Roumain’s ambitious Hip Hop Studies and Etudes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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