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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 25, 2012?

25 free events take place on Friday, May 25 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 25 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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25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, May 25, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Concert | Pitbull, Chart-Topping Rapper and Singer


Last year's "Give Me Everything" took the Miami-born star all the way to the top. He has sold 7.5 million records worldwide.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
Free

Concert | Robin Thicke, Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter


Thicke's albums, which he previously released under the moniker Thicke, are noted for their predominantly R&B sound. Robin Thicke has written hits for popular artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Raven-Symoné and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
Free

Workshop | Qi Gong Workshop


Qi Gong is the philosophy and practice of aligning breath, physical activity and a wide range of exercises developed in China to promote energy (Qi/Chi) circulation in the body. No special clothing, footwear, or equipment is required. Heavy rain will cancel the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Workshop | Laptop Dissection Lab


Curious about what makes a laptop computer run? Want to know what you can do with all those parts in your computer? Get a chance to open up a burnt out computer and explore what's under the hood. Laptops are provided but you can bring your own too.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

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
$6

Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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 | Chris Washburne and the SYOTOS Band perform postmodern Latin Jazz


Chris Washburne is one of those rare musicians whose musical activities cross many styles and cultural borders. He has received rave reviews for his jazz and classical performances as well as being called “one of the best trombonists in New York” by The New York Times and he was voted as a “Rising Star of the Trombone” in the 2008 Downbeat Critic’s Poll.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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

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
Free

Concert | Todd Robbins, Ragtime/Tin Pan Alley Pianist


Todd Robbins plays Ragtime and classic Tin Pan Alley songs. He is often heard on Monday nights playing piano with Woody Allen's Jazz Band and has recorded two albums with that group.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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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12:30 pm
Free

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
$6

Film | Ron Howard's Ocar-Nominated Frost/Nixon (2008): President vs. Interviewer


With Frank Langella, Michael Sheen and Kevin Bacon. A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon. 122 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Visual Resources Online


This class is a lecture/demonstration. Learn about online image databases and research strategies, including library digital collections.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Concert | String Quartet Seminar Recital


Recital Performances by Quartet Participants. Quartets from around the globe are coached by the members of the world-famous String Quartet. The results are displayed during these concerts on the seminar's final day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free

Concert | Choir Works by Tallis and Others


The Community Chorus of Southwest Virginia Community College in Cedar Bluff, Virginia sing works by Pfautsch, Tallis, Lauridsen. Pinkham, Daley, Aguiar, Ford, and Hogan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Game Night


Come play your favorite classic games or try a new one at this monthly game night. They've got Awkward Family Photos, Scrabble, Taboo, Battleship, Chess, Monopoly, Wits & Wagers, Connect 4, and the current crowd pleaser, Apples to Apples.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Free Music Fridays


Featuring Ramblin' Andy John Miller, Chimney Choir, Ann Klein.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free

Screening | Italian Documentary: Fred Kudjo Kuwornu's The Right of Soil (2012)


An award-winning grassroots Italian documentary about the issue of citizenship for the 1,000,000 children born in Italy whose citizenship is denied because - born of immigrant parents - they have no Italian "blood." 53 min. In Italian with English subtitles. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the director.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Kevin Macdonald's Marley (2012)


Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Marley is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. 145 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Film | See the Oscar-Winning Top Gun


Celebrate Fleet Week while watching Top Gun for free on the Flight Deck. With Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer. The macho students of an elite US flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, and one romances the teacher. Directed by Tony Scott. 110 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | String Quartet Seminar Recital


Recital Performances by Quartet Participants. Quartets from around the globe are coached by the members of the world-famous String Quartet. The results are displayed during these concerts on the seminar's final day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: The Vigilante


The Vigilante is a completely improvised funky rock band. Guitar. Bass. Drums. Violin. Human drum machine. Piano. Sax. Lyrics. All completely improvised. They create our entire set based on the conversations we have with the audience. There is not another band like us in New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$5

Concert | DanceAfrica 2012: Mason-Jam-Ja Band


A renowned authority on Yoruba culture and religion, John Mason is also a percussionist and composer, helping to expand the improvisational vocabulary of spirituals, blues, rap, and more with the musical languages of West Africa. Mason and his band appear as part of DanceAfrica 2012, performing an assortment of sunny acoustic numbers that bridge traditions and continents.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
No cover
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Broadway | Broadway Show!

Regular Price: $101
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin and More

Regular Price: $30
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