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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 15, 2011?

43 free events take place on Sunday, May 15 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 15 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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43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, May 15, 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
8:00 am
Free

Conference | Transhumanism Meets Design


A conference exploring emerging technology, transdiscipinary design, culture and media theory, and biotech. Futurists, cyberneticists, life extentionists, singularity advocates, A[G]I and robotics experts, human enhancement specialists, inventors, ethicists, philosophers, and theorists will come together to discuss the potential of technology to radically alter the human condition. Organized by Ed Keller, associate dean of Distributed Learning and Technology, and Natasha Vita-More, vice-chair of Humanity+, Transhumanism Meets Design will feature presentations of work, roundtable discussions, and breakout work sessions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free

Symposium | MFA Design + Technology Symposium


The presentation, review, and discussion about senior thesis work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

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

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
Free

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
Free

Other | Open Studio Weekend


Representing all media and genres—from painting and sculpture to installation, photography, video, and performance; from poetry and fiction to playwriting and creative non-fiction—artists and writers will present the work they’ve been making since the start of their residencies in September 2010.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

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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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Community Yoga Class with Narayani Nichols


Explore the subtle body through asana and guided meditation. With a clear understanding of the main energy channels, the prana that flows through them, and the chakras that lie along them, your practice can become a mindful path to freedom from mental afflictions and ignorance, and can ultimately bring the freedom that comes with seeing our own true nature of love and wisdom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Guided Tour of the Exhibition Collected. Vignettes


A fun and informative tour of a selection of works from the Museum's permanent collection that exhibit an impressionistic quality through formal and conceptual means. Adults, families and kids of all ages are welcome!
   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 UNRESERVED: The Work of Louie Gong, Writing the Land, Airplane, Button Blanket, and Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows. Start times are 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Extension Chamber Music Class 2010/2011 Recital 7


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Concert | Extension Division Baroque Ensemble and Viol Concert Spring 2011


This concert is a semester end performance by the Extension Division Baroque Ensembles and Viol Concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free

Discussion | The Yoga of Food


What does it mean to eat like a yogi? Is there such a thing as a yogic diet? Join Aadil Palkhivala, Ana Forrest, Seane Corn, David Romanelli as they discuss how the practice of yoga affects our food choices. Moderated by Yoga Journal's Dayna Macy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free

Park Walk | Afternoon Stroll in the Park


5-6 miles, easy walk, moderate/easy pace. Bring water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$3

Concert | Broadway at Harlem Meer


Broadway at Harlem Meer is an exciting collection of Broadway's rising stars singing music that ranges from the great oldies to current smash hits. In attendance will be several celebrities and guest speakers. This year's concert will benefit The Union Settlement, Manhattan HIV Network for children with HIV and AIDS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$20 suggested donation

Screening | Documentary: Lindy Wilson's The Guguletu Seven (2001)


Investigates the tragic deaths of a group of young black South Africans in 1986. Originally reported as a terrorist ambush thwarted by the police, the story behind the incident is uncovered by investigators for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 107 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Goal-Coaching Workshop


It's not about figuring it all out; it's about creation. You have 30,000 days to live. Your life is up to you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Hands-On Workshop: Storyboards


Developed at the Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s, storyboards are graphic organizers, often a series of images displayed in sequence for the purpose of organizing a movie or film. Inspired by VideoStudio, the Museum's ongoing series of video and film installations, this workshop introduces participants to the art and process of creating a storyboard.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | M-5 Brass Band


From the Manhattan School of Music, stirring traditional and contemporary brass music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Native Sounds Downtown with Keali`i Reichel


Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. One of Hawai’i’s most popular performers, Keali`i Reichel is consistently on Billboard’s world music charts. An enthusiastic emissary of Hawaiian culture to global audiences, he has opened for Sting, Celine Dion and many others. Reichel will feature two Native Hawaiian dancers in his performance of music, dance and stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Soap Making with Meow Meow Tweet


Make your own soap while learning the proper steps for cold process soap making and get helpful hints on techniques and sourcing materials.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Exploring Hallett and the Pond” Tour


Take a break to enjoy the Park on this one hour walk through the Park's smallest woodland area. Learn its history, enjoy its peacefulness, and discover the mystery behind the waterfall. Note: Due to limited space, the first 20 people to sign in at the beginning of the tour will be able to participate!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Pianist Charles Jones performs works by Brahms, Liszt, Beethoven and Ravel


Program: BRAHMS Klavierstücke, Op. 119 BEETHOVEN Sonata in C Major, Op. 2, No 3 RAVEL Valse noble et Sentimentales LISZT Mephisto-Walzer
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 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

Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Garden


Leading New York poets take to the stage along with an open mic session - Welcome New York poets. The long-standing Poetry in the Garden series, some 15 years, is coordinated by Mindy Levokove, a longtime Lower East Side resident and poet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series


Jazz student Owen Dudley (guitar) 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
4:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Artist Talk with Elisabeth Condon


Says Condon, "I am a painter and frequent traveler who encounters space as unfurling gestures and tactile marks. Painting becomes a mode of travel, its destination a landscape that contains the whole of lived experience—both light and shadow."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Extension Division Guitar Studio 2010/2011 Recital 3


This concert will feature performances by Extension Division guitarists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Michael Gilsinan, guitar


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 | Thomas Friese, Organist


Thomas Friese is Director of Music at Saint Canisius Church, Munich, Germany.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Reading | Bellevue Literary Review Poetry & Prose Reading


Join Patti Horvath, Ben Miller, Jennifer Chapis, and B.G. Firmani at a reading and reception to celebrate Bellevue Literary Review. Refreshments will be served. A unique contribution to both literature and medicine, Bellevue Literary Review publishes works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that touch upon relationships to the human body, illness, health and healing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Savasana with David Swenson


Savasana is much more than a deep sleep: it's an opportunity to let go of fatigue, assimilate the benefits from your yoga practice, and adopt a state of profound meditation. You'll be guided through a simple inward journey designed to show you how to relax, release, and unwind while drinking deep from the internal glow of prana after a weekend of yoga immersion. All levels welcome-including Savasana snorers!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Angel In My Heart by Bob Ost


Presented by the Musical Theater Wing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series


Jazz student Sam Mortellaro (piano) presents his senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Experimental Music


1. The Evan Gallagher group 2. Yoni Kretzmer tenor sax, Reuben Radding bass & Michael Pride drums 3. An Open Session
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

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

Concert | Extension Chamber Music Class 2010/2011 Recital 8


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Ji Won Suh, 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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7:30 pm
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