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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 1, 2011?

45 free events take place on Sunday, May 1 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 1 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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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, May 1, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Sunday Tai Chi with Silvana Pizzuti


Join Silvana Pizzuti each Sunday to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Park Walk | Hudson Park-Five Islands Park-Manor Park Walk


7 miles, easy walk with small hills through two nice parks in New Rochelle. Then another lovely park on the shore passing Beautiful Victorian Architecture at end. Bring lunch/water. Optional dinner in Larchmont upon return. NO SMOKING ON HIKE. Return from Larchmont by train $7.75 and $5. (cheaper to Fordham, Bronx near D train).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:20 am
$3 plus train...

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

Tour | Hallet Nature Sanctuary Unlocked!


Discover what lies behind the usually closed gates of the Hallet Nature Sanctuary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Ping Pong in the Park


Test your skills at state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge.
   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
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Discussion | Music, Philosophy and Evil


Human history has been replete with various forms of evil, showing itself as expanding and dismaying brutality. The Crusades, the Inquisition, the French Revolution’s descent into terrorism, the savage displacement of Native Americans, slavery, and on and on. This address confronts evil (prejudice, discrimination, and violence) as it has infected our serious art. Come and be a part of this interesting discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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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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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Room


An expert leads informal discussions in the room and answers questions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Discussion | A Talk with German Filmmakers Florian Cossen and Philip Koch


The filmmakers will speak about their highly acclaimed feature debuts The Day I Was Not Born and Picco. The talk will be moderated by Prof. Noah Isenberg and is presented in the context of Kino! 2011: New Films from Germany, The Museum of Modern Art’s annual series of new German films. In English.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Identity, Gender and Sexuality


Abdellah Taïa, a young, Paris-based Moroccan writer and intellectual figure, will discuss identity, gender, and sexuality with Dale Peck, American critic and acclaimed author. In English.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Festival | Irish Dance Festival


The Irish Arts Center is back with its 10th annual celebration of traditional Irish dance and music, featuring performances by stars of the Irish dance world and NY area dance schools. Join in on the fun with live music, workshops in traditional Irish dance for all skill levels, a singer’s circle, Irish language classes, face-painting, children’s craft table and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films on and by Native Americans


Featuring Cry Rock, ?E?anx/The Cave and Shimásání. Start times are 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | The History and Archaeology of the Commons: New York’s City Hall Park


Join the Professional Archaeologists of New York City for their 31st annual public program, as they explore the history and archeology of City Hall Park. Currently New York City’s only designated archaeological historic district, the African Burial Ground and the Commons Historic District have for three centuries been the site of civic functions, including not only burial grounds, but also institutions providing succor to the poor, Revolutionary War barracks housing British soldiers, and the seat of New York City’s government.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | TriBeCa Open Artist Studio Tour


For a few short days every spring, New Yorkers are invited to enter the fascinating world of some of Manhattan’s finest artists. Now in its 15th year, The TriBeCa Open Artist Studio Tour (TOAST) is an open invitation to the public to take a free, self-guided tour through artists’ studios in TriBeCa. TOAST attendees are able to visit the artists’ studios, view their work and talk to the artists themselves. Those who take the tour will also have the chance to purchase work directly from the artists, helping to support them in the pursuit of their craft. This year, the 15th Annual TriBeCa Open Artist Studio Tour features approximately a 100 artists of varying genres and will be held in 36 different buildings in TriBeCa. The tour will also take participants through TriBeCa art galleries and exhibits, including those at the New York Academy of Art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Chamber Music Department 2010/2011 - Concert 10


This concert is a chamber music recital featuring ensembles from the College Division Chamber Music Program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Lecture | Collective Guilt in Post-Holocaust Poland: Do Nations Feel Guilty for Their Past Crimes?


Patrycja Slawuta will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Jewish Historical Society of New York. This presentation will examine the psychology of collective responsibility. One specific question will be addressed: What happens when nations are reminded about their morally troubling past? The case of Poland is especially important to the Jewish community, as it was home to over three million Jews before the war. Nowadays Jews and Poles share the same emotions toward each other – love and hate. Recent research on psychological and historical roots of these emotions will be explored and discussed. Slawuta is a PhD candidate in experimental social psychology at New School University and an adjunct professor at City College CUNY. Born in Poland, she has been investigating the role of collective guilt among the Poles as part of research done by the Center on Research of Prejudice at Warsaw University. Her research in New York City focuses on dynamics of inter-group relations with an extreme case being genocide. Ms Slawuta has published papers and given numerous talks on the topic of collective guilt in post-violence context. She finds this research topic particularly important, as it explains existing inter-group animosities and serves as an insurmountable obstacle to reconciliation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$5

Workshop | Pickling Vegetables with Brooklyn Brine Co.


Learn creative techniques and tasty tips for pickling your own vegetables. Participants will get an early glimpse of the exhibition, Vista, featuring artists creating work that deals with visual alignment and the ways in which methods of viewing determine the assessment or evaluation of an object or situation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry Place


Meet by the benches for an afternoon of poetry readings. Bring a poem to share or just come and enjoy the selections of others. Poets of all ages are welcome. Some chairs will be available, but please feel free to bring your own chair or blanket to relax on. In case of rain, this event will be held in the lobby of 310 Riverside Drive.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | The Art of the Park Tour


Walk from the Tavern on the Green to Belvedere Castle and learn about the intricate design of Central Park's web of pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Film | Volker Schlöndorff's The Ogre (1996): Child of Nazism


With John Malkovich. A grotesque fairy tale about Hitler's Germany in which a naïve mechanic comes to symbolize the seductive appeal of the Nazi regime. 117 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Violinist Sara E. Geller, Plus Tango Dancers


Geller will present a scintillating program tracing the evolution of the tango through a series of Latin American scenes. Performing with Geller will be pianist Kathleen Landis and an ensemble of tango dancers. NYPL Family Programs
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Chamber Choir of Queens College


The Chamber Choir of Queens College, accompanied by string ensemble, piano, and organ, will perform works of Bach, Buxtehude, Rutter, Duruflé, Saylor, and Santonga. Prince Nyatanga, Director.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Donations requested

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 | Lied'er On: Music from Around the World


Music in Spanish, German, French, Italian, English, Catalan, and Latin. The concert will conclude with a premiere of Daniel Leo Simpson's Ave Maria. With: Amocanti, featuring Carla Thelen Hanson, soprano; Debra Patchell, mezzo; Timothy Linwood, countertenor; David Michael Schuster, tenor; Joost Van Berge, baritone; and Douglas Martin, pianist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...

Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series: Faiz Lamouri


Jazz student Faiz Lamouri (saxophone) presents his senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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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
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Concert | Student Recital - Desiree Abbey, cello


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Scott F. Foppiano, Organist


Scott F. Foppiano is Director of Sacred Music at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Kansas City, Missouri.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Discussion | A Conversation with Morrocan Novelist Mahi Binebine


Prominent novelist and artist Mahi Binebine will talk with Anderson Tepper about the value of Moroccan cultural heritage, identity, empowerment, and women. In English.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Piano Works by Beethoven, Schubert and Ravel


With Lisa Joy Sitjar, piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Discussion | The Meaning of the Human Soul in the Light of New Technologies


Picked playwright Christopher Shinn, lead actor Michael Stahl-David, and neuroscience researcher Andrew Gerber, MD, PhD, lead a discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series: John Collinge


Jazz student John Collinge (saxophone) presents his senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Workshopped Reading: The Haven by Richard Etchison


They take a brand new script by InViolet's playwrights and give them a director, a cast, a month to rewrite, a handful of rehearsals, and two nights to bring it to life in front of an audience. "The Haven. It's a safe house. A warm place in the night. Respite from the storm. And when you find her, hold on with everything you got."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Student Graduation Comedy Show


Tonight, brilliant students take the stage. The legends of tomorrow show you they're actually the stars of today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Dance Performance | WestFest Site-Specific Dances


A guided tour through the location mysteries of the building – the roof, the halls, the laundromat, the courtyard, and secret corners. Eight promising choreographers create dances for these sites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Hsiao-Chun Lin, Viola


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Theater | Theatre Group Dzieci performs a “gypsy” Macbeth


Theatre Group Dzieci performs their ever-evolving Gypsy Macbeth, Makbet
. “With the combination of ceremony, improvisation, and Shakespeare, Dzieci has created a fascinating, risky, and original work.”
 - Mitchell Conway
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | An Evening of Film Music


Steinhardt/Tisch Collaborations & Emerging Songwriters from the Program in Scoring for Film and Multimedia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Student Graduation Comedy Show


Tonight, brilliant students take the stage. The legends of tomorrow show you they're actually the stars of today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Other | Reading of the Names: A Yom HaShoah Commemoration


For the 13th consecutive year, the Upper West Side community gathers to read the names of Jews among the six million murdered during the Second World War. The reading will begin on Sunday night, continuing throughout the night with representatives of Upper West Side congregations and other members of the community. It will resume Monday morning and end with the recitation of Kaddish. Come to read or to witness by your presence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
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