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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 30, 2012?

36 free events take place on Wednesday, May 30 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 30 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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36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Workshop | Sunrise Tai Chi


Tai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Heavy rain will cancel the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Health Information Online


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn to find consumer health information online, including doctors' credentials, hospital information, drug side effects, conventional and alternative medical treatments of diseases, diets, weight loss, nutrition and exercises, and how to evaluate these websites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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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

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
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with an artist/educator. Materials provided. For adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Author Reading | 2 Authors: Marty Appel / Harvey Araton


Marty Appel is author of Pinstripe Empire and Harvey Araton wrote Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry, and Baseball's Greatest Gift. Hosted by: Rich Ackerman, WFAN Sports Anchor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Khalil Madyun, Singer-Songwriter


Khalil Madyun creates a warm soothing sound, weaving his silky voice with music that blends R&B, pop, and soul, sprinkled with a hint of jazz. His smooth relaxing voice captivates audiences with unforgettable catchy lyrics and melodies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Pianist Terry Waldo, Protege of the Late Eubie Blake


Ragtime expert & stride pianist, Terry Waldo is the protege of the late Eubie Blake. He has produced over 40 albums and written the definitive book on ragtime, This is Ragtime - republished recently by Jazz At Lincoln Center with a new introduction by Wynton Marsalis. His 26-part radio series with the same title, produced for National Public Radio, fueled the 1970's ragtime revival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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

Jazz | Midtown Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Reading | Mixed Bag: Story Time for Grown-Ups


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as we read you a story or two at lunchtime. Bring your lunch, bring your knitting, bring a friend. Brown bag lunches welcome! A Black Affair by W. W. Jacobs - Bringing a parrot aboard a ship is like waving a red flag in front of a bull to the ship’s cat Satan. Polly doesn’t stand a chance, and the Captain decides to punish Satan, in spite of his superstitious crew’s warnings. Selected Poems About Cats by Carl Sandburg, T. S. Eliot, Christopher Smart, Edward Hirsch, Edward Lear, Eugene Field, and Pablo Neruda. The Immortal Cat by Karel Capek - How many kittens must a cat have before it achieves immortality? Dogs Vis-a-Vis Cats by Roy J. Blount, Jr. Which is a better pet, a cat or a dog? One is like a poem, the other is like a book. It's possible to love both. hristmas Eve.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Resume Writing Workshop


Looking for a new job? Need to write your first resume? This workshop will help you create a resume that is clear and compelling. Give your resume a competitive edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Talk | Budgeting! Cash and Credit


This class introduces savings and budget concepts. Reviews banks and banking products including debit and credit cards and introduces investment principles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free

Workshop | Introduction to Mango Language Lab


Hands on using wireless laptops. Hola! Ni Hao! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! Dobryi den'! Come try out the Mango Languages program and start learning one of 35 languages today. This is a conversation based language learning program with a built-in recording option. Record your voice and compare your speech to the narrator’s to hear your progress.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy free live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure al Fresco Drawing


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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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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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Social Networking


Learn what social networking is and why it's so popular,how to set up an account(if you do not already have one) and send a tweet or connect with friends and/or relatives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:15 pm
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Film | Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (2007): Husbands & Wives


Starring: Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott. The big screen adaptation of Perry's stage play about the trials of marriage, and what happens to one family when a sexy young temptress arrives on the scene. 118 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Viewfinding, a Show of 2 Israeli Photographers


Viewfinding exhibits the work of Israeli photographers Adam Cohen and Gil Lavi, both of whom have worked extensively in Tel Aviv and New York. Their passion for urban photography, and personal connection to these two cities in particular, inspired Lavi and Cohen to collaborate on a show that emphasizes the unique personality of each place while also highlighting their striking resemblance. Viewfinding considers both the differences and similarities between people and places, between what we hold close to us as familiar, and what we imagine as far away and unusual.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Performance | Free Wednesday Comedy Shows


6:00 Recess 7:00 Barnstormer and Seer/sucker 8:00 Family Haircut & Whiskey Rebellion 9:00 Birds & Someday the Cake 10:00 USA & The Faculty 11:00 Improdome
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Italian Film: Gabriele Salvatores' I Am Not Scared (2003)


A young boy accidentally discovers a deep hole in the ground, where another boy is kept prisoner. 108 min. New School Professor Monica London introduces the film. Followed by a conversation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Jin Shin Jyutsu: Hands-on Self-Help


With Jed Schwartz. Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient Japanese healing art that harmonizes mind, body and spirit while reducing the daily tension and stress that accumulate through normal living. This gentle hands-on method utilizes 26 “safety locks” along the body’s main energy pathways to remove blockages or stagnation in our energy flow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Reshaping Your Career for Today's Economy


Given the current economic climate, it has never been more important to redefine and reassess our career goals. Eileen Sharaga discusses strategies for moving forward and staying motivated, whether you’re in a career transition, making a shift within your existing career or conducting a job search.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Tony Feher and Zoe Leonard - An Artist Dialogue


Tony Feher’s sculptures are often recognizable through his use of commonly overlooked objects. His creative vocabulary is distinctly his own, expressed through structures of unexpected beauty, their play of color and light, and the singular ways they engage space. Join Tony Feher in a conversation with artist Zoe Leonard about their many shared topics of interests. This event coincides with a two-year traveling retrospective of Feher’s work, organized by The Blaffer Museum, and the publication of Tony Feher, the first monograph to cover Feher’s complete body of work and his considerable contributions to contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Angus Kress Gillespie discusses his book Crossing Under the Hudson: The Story of the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels


This lecture takes a fresh look at the planning and construction of two key links in the transportation infrastructure of New York and New Jersey--the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels. The author explores these two monumental works of civil engineering and the public who embraced them. He describes the building of the tunnels and places the structures into a meaningful cultural context with the music, art, literature, and motion pictures that these tunnels, engineering marvels of their day, have inspired over the years.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Other | 2012 Roger Shattuck Prize for Criticism: Ruth Franklin and David Yaffe


The annual Roger Shattuck Prizes for Criticism are devoted to the support and encouragement of emerging critics. Each year, two deserving critics receive this honor, which includes a $5,000 cash award. This year's recepients, Ruth Franklin and David Yaffe, will be presented with the award at this evening's ceremony and the event will be followed by a wine reception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Rocky Mountain Van Damage


Darcy Burke (G.L.O.C. Live, Cash Only) has not been diagnosed with cancer and gets along really well with her family. She has not lost a child, gone through a divorce, come to terms with being adopted or been the victim any sort of abuse. Her father is not an alcoholic, she is not caught between two cultures, hasn’t discovered and/or become disillusioned with religion and she is fairly certain she is not transgender. She did get her heart broken but it was in a pretty stupid, non-earth shattering way. But Kenny Rogers DID tell her to get off the pirate ship. You just don’t say no to that guy. Also she really loves Jean Claude Van Damme. And overhead projectors. So she wrote a solo show anyway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Performance Event: Body Language / Yvonne Meier


READING: Not just about the words but the body delivering them. Language as it comes to bear on what we touch, feel, need, want, do. A poetry reading of self-help, translation, scores, somatics, and letters to absent others, hits you where you need it most. PARTICIPANTS: Andrew Blackley, C.A. Conrad, H.R. Hegnauer, Yvonne Meier, Eileen Myles, Kristen Prevallet. Hosted by Jamie Townsend. PERFORMANCE: "Over the years I've developed this Improv. technique that I call Scores. At this point, the scores are elaborate, excessive, amusing and impossible." -Yvonne Meier Photo: Yvonne Meier by Ian Douglas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Brian and Joe’s Power Hour


Join Brian and Joe for their premiere Power Hour Stand Up show! Featuring Kevin McCaffrey, Chrissie Mayr, and the Worst Off! Drunkeness is optional, but highly recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Workshop | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction


With Amy Gross. Learning to be mindful—to pay attention in the moment without resistance or judgment-—can shift the course of our lives. Instead of being driven by our fears and hopes, we learn how to listen to ourselves and others, to pause and respond wisely.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Performance Event: stillness-action-sweat-effort


A performance experiment where the duet is charged with the exploration of stillness, action, sweat and effort. Participants are chosen based on their choreographic approaches and aesthetic differences that touch these categories. Performances can be rehearsed, improvised, score-driven or otherwise. The collaboration can be collective, competitive, a battle, a fusion, or indeterminate. PARTICIPANTS: Aretha Aoki, devynn emory, Niall Jones, Jennifer Monson (pictured).
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 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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