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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 15, 2012?

43 free events take place on Tuesday, 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 Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Park Yoga


Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis. Mats are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

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. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
Free

Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring you all your old favorites and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Bach at Noon


This Organ Meditations Series features the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

Author Reading | Roy Eaton, Pianist Who Played Carnegie in 1937


Roy Eaton has a most impressive career. His first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937, and he won the first ever Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award in 1950. His latest album I Play for Peace on RHAHM was released on 11/11/11. Other current albums include: Joplin Rags on Sony Classical; Keyboard Classics for Children on Summit; "24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin, Gershwin; Still on Summit; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all are available Here. Last March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Curator's Tour of Jubilation|Rumination: Life, Real and Imagined


With Lee Kogan. Life is not lived in black and white: reality may have the tinge of dreams and dreams an air of reality. This provocative tension exists between the experiential nature of early American folk art and the fantastical imagery it often displays—between what is real and what is imagined. The same is true of the work of contemporary self-taught artists, which may introduce unique—and sometimes puzzling—expressions that illuminate the iconoclastic nature that is the flip side of the collective American psyche.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn Fencing in the Park


Take a stab at the modern sport of fencing with masters from Manhattan Fencing Center. No prior experience needed and equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Stay Well Exercise


Join a free Stay Well exercise session. Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC's Department for the aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. All participants are required to sign a personal medical waiver at the beginning of the class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | John Murray Anderson's King of Jazz (1930): Old-Time Musical


With Paul Whiteman, John Boles. This revue presents its numbers around the orchestra leader Paul Whiteman, besides that it shows in its final number that the European popular music are the roots of American popular music, called Jazz. 98 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Teach Yourself: Learn a New Language


Hands on using wireless laptops. Discover a wide selection of self-study resources to help you learn a new language or brush up on one you’ve studied before. Class covers resources available through the library and free websites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | State of the Art Web Design


Web design is always evolving. New technologies let us do more, and do it easier and faster! As exciting as these improvement are, it is tough to keep up to date with all of the changes. In this seminar, they'll bring you up to speed on what's happening today in web development. You'll learn what new things are viable for you to be using in websites today. Come see a slew of new, cool things that you can start using right away!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Student Oboe Recital


With Ryan Klein.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, they break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. They are geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures. It is our intention to get you moving so that you can feel the effect of the yoga, but provide extra instruction at a slightly slower pace to help you build your yoga foundation. Please bring your own mat or towel for the first few classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Furniture in Movement: New Work by Jacques Jarrige


The stirring, poetic, sculptural furniture of Jacques Jarrige in a transporting opening reception. After successful shows in Paris and New York in 2010, Jacques Jarrige promises to once again enchant New York audiences—with never-before-seen, functional art creations that evoke both the uneven meanderings of nature and the sophisticated comfort of urban modernity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Clarinet Recital


With Eloise Fisher.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Viola Recital


With Deanna Anderson and Lianna Dugan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Justin Halpern reads from his book I Suck at Girls


Justin Halpern, author of the number one New York Times bestseller Sh*t My Dad Says, presents his hilarious new memoir.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Talk | Long Term Care: What’s Your Plan?


Many people are unaware of the devastating cost of long term care for those who can no longer live on their own, and are not sure how to plan for it. Find out whether long term care insurance is right for you. Katherine Sayer, CLU discusses long-term care insurance and other available options.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | State of the Art Web Design


Web design is always evolving. New technologies let us do more, and do it easier and faster! As exciting as these improvement are, it is tough to keep up to date with all of the changes. In this seminar, they'll bring you up to speed on what's happening today in web development. You'll learn what new things are viable for you to be using in websites today. Come see a slew of new, cool things that you can start using right away!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | The Restoration of Old Havana


Eusebio Leal Spengler is the Historian of the City of Havana and director of the restoration program of Old Havana, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Leal will present an overview of his work in Havana and preview work that is being planned for the future. After this introduction, Kent Barwick, President Emeritus of the Municipal Arts Society, will engage Mr. Leal in a conversation regarding his work and the arts in Havana. A question and answer period will follow. In Spanish with English interpretation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Sustainable Buildings: Design and Construction in the 21st Century


With Patrick Gallagher, LEED AP Vice President of Estimating, BP Mechanical Corporation. The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, we can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction to renovation and deconstruction. However the most significant benefits can be obtained if the design and construction team take an integrated approach from the earliest stages of a building project. This talk teaches the basics of sustainability and the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings green. You gain an understanding of the impact buildings have on the environment and the unique challenges of building a green sustainable building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:10 pm
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Discussion | 100 Years of Titanic


A lively discussion, moderated by radio show host John Batchelor of The John Batchelor Show on WABC, with the bestselling authors, Charles Pellegrino and Stephen Spignesi as they discuss the history and legacy of the world's most famous sea disaster. You’ll learn about the historical and factual details, including construction, passengers, launch, sailing, collision, sinking, survivors of the Titanic, and you will hear about deep-ocean archaeology, the strange organisms that are converting the Titanic into a living reef, and personal remembrances exploring the wreck.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Tour | Guided Tour of the High Line


Join a docent for a fun and informative walk along the High Line. Learn about the history, design, art, and horticulture of this unique park. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee your spot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the City


Every Tuesday at dusk, gaze at the stars, planets, and moon using high-powered telescopes, and chat with members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York about the sites you see.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | Alix Kates Shulman reads from her book Menage


A launch party in celebration of Alix Kates Shulman's new satirical novel which marks her return to fiction after two decades. Alix Kates Shulman will read and present a retrospective of her writing career followed by a reception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction To Meditation


With Miles Neale.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton discusses his book The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts


Oscar-winning screenwriter, actor and musician Thornton adds author to his CV with his new book, co-written with Kinky Friedman. He talks with Tom Santopietro (The Godfather Effect) about this latest work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Victoria Moran discusses her book Main Street Vegan


Victoria Moran dispels the many myths about the difficulties and high cost of being a vegan and provides practical solutions to living a healthy meatless diet in her new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | America's oldest men's chorus: The Mendelssohn Glee Club


America's oldest men's chorus (since 1866) presents the spring concert of their 146th consecutive year performing free concerts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Performance | Comic Book Club Live Filming


Iron your capes, unplug the Bat Signal and set your decoder rings on awesome: the Comic Book Club is in session! The Comic Book Club is a weekly comic book talk show featuring the best comedians in New York talking shop with industry professionals from all corners of the comic book world. Hosted by Justin Tyler, Pete LePage, and Alex Zalben. The show - which has been running live at The PIT in NYC for the past five years, and has been written up in the New York Times twice - will be filming LIVE for the next fifteen weeks, starting on March 27th.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
No cover

Concert | College Clarinet Recital


With Balazs Rumy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free

Jazz | College Jazz Trumpet Recital


With Matthew Jodrell.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Student Flute Ensemble


Under the direction of Mary Barto, this concert is a semester end performance by the Extension Division Flute Ensemble.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Gita


Instructor: Joshua M. Greene. Here's an ideal course for enriching your yoga in the company of inspired teachers and students. Each session includes readings, analysis, audiovisuals, verse recitations and practical insights in India's essential wisdom text. Attendees will discover the message of the Gita, master basic vocabulary and concepts, and acquire skills for teaching and practicing Gita philosophy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Donations asked

Open Mike | Penny’s Open Mic


Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents in at this weekly gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$3

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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9:30 pm
$5

Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Bring It!


Jay Welch hosts this stand up comedy open mic every Tuesday at 11pm. Sign up and you can be a part of the show! Each week, Jay and his special guests will be joined by 10 additional acts whose names will be drawn from the golden bowl of destiny. Win “joke of the night” and you are guaranteed a slot on the following Tuesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Study Hall


The newest improv jam. STUDY HALL is an opportunity for students of all levels [and all schools] to get more time on stage to do what’s being taught in their classes. Just bring your student IDs and something to work on. Hosted by Lucas Hazlett.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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