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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 31, 2010?

15 free events take place on Monday, May 31 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 31 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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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, May 31, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Other | Memorial Day Observance


The ceremony honors all veterans and pays special homage to New Yorkers who gave their lives in the Civil War. There will be music, speeches by elected officials and a solemn wreath laying veterans, heritage and civic organizations. All are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Park Walk | Memorial Day Special Walking Tour


Combine a walk through the Park with a look at how different generations of New Yorkers viewed the Park as a proper place to remember their veterans. About 2 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Other | 80th Annual Outdoor Art Exhibit


Includes oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Tour | Jones Beach Walk


4-6 mile walk on boardwalk and some trails. Bring bathing suit for possible swimming. Also bring lunch, water and suntan lotion. Old shoes or slippers are a good idea because we will be walking on the beach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
$3 plus train...

Jazz | Luiz Simas, Brazilian/American Pianist


Brazilian/American pianist Luiz Simas is a versatile performer who feels totally at ease with both the music of his native Brazil and the American genres of jazz, ragtime and stride. Keyboard Magazine has described his playing as "sassy, clear and vibrant," and his music as sounding "fresh, smart and witty."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Screening | Pacific Heritage Films


Daily screenings of films including "Rolling Down Like Pele" and "American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i "
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Tour | Chelsea-“Vestiges of the Genteel” Tour


Highlights: Cushman Row, the Highline, the Chelsea Hotel, the General Theological Seminary, London Terrace Apts., coal chute covers and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
$15, but only...

Screening | Pacific Heritage Films


Daily screenings of films including "Rolling Down Like Pele" and "American Aloha: Hula Beyond Hawai'i "
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Rock & Pop: Dexter Lake Club Band


The Dexter Lake Club Band, one of New York Magazine’s “Top Ten Reasons to Get Married in New York” is the NYC area’s top event band. Comprised of some of the city's most sought after young musicians, the members of the Dexter Lake Club Band have recorded, toured, and performed with the Cars, Todd Rundgren, M. Ward, the Walkmen, the French Kicks, Norah Jones, the Exit, and Willie Nelson. They have appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Last Call with Carson Daly, Later with Craig Ferguson, Refused TV, and MTV's 120 Minutes and Made.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Mark O'Connor, Grammy-Winning Fiddle Player


The world-renowned, Grammy-winning bluegrass, country, and classical fiddler exhibits his multi-genre sounds. Hosted by Bill McGlaughlin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Brentano String Quartet


An ensemble audiences across the world agree is one of the finest of its kind: the Brentano String Quartet. Renowned for performances at once passionate and intimate, refined and intense, they are: Mark Steinberg, violin; Serena Canin, violin; Misha Amory, viola; and Nina Lee, cello.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Other | Feed Your Head Rock Trivia Contest


Join hardcore music enthusiasts for a fun and challenging multi-round contest that tests your knowledge on a wide range of rock and roll topics. The winning teams receive free drinks and bragging rights!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
No cover

Concert | New York Philharmonic's 19th Annual Memorial Day Concert


Program: Copland Fanfare for the Common Man Haydn Symphony No. 49, La passione Schubert Symphony in B minor, Unfinished Beethoven Egmont Overture Music Director Alan Gilbert will conduct the New York Philharmonic's free Memorial Day Concert, a tradition begun in 1992 as a gift to the people of New York City. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz: Erika Kapin Quartet / Jake Sherman Organ Group


Erika Kapin Quartet includes Erika Kapin, violin; Angelo Spagnolo, guitar; Peter Yuskauskas, bass; and Maiko Ono, drums. Jake Sherman Organ Group includes Jake Sherman, organ; Max Cutworth, alto saxophone; Rick Cragin, drums; and Ari Karason, trumpet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
$3 cover
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Concert | Christmas Concert

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak and More

Regular Price: $50
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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