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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 14, 2013?

50 free events take place on Tuesday, May 14 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 14 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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50 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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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City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Workshop | Park Pétanque


Learn to play pétanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC’s championship-winning club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Birdwatching | Meet the Birds


Come face to face with an Eclectus Parrot, gaze at a Macaw, or hold a Conure. Exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Educational Center visit every Tuesday* this summer, weather permitting. Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures. Sanctuary Director, Terri Jones, will be happy to introduce you to one of her sociable, people-friendly birds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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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. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Lunchtime Bach Concert


Program: J.S. Bach's Trio for Flute, Violin, and Piano from "The Musical Offering", The performers are Deena Engel, flute; Larry Johnston, violin; and Jennifer Neff, piano. Audience members may wish to bring their lunch to eat in the beautiful garden of this national landmark church.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5 suggested contribution

Concert | Matthias Jacob, Organist


Matthias Jacob is from Potsdam, Germany. The concert is performed on the Gabe M. Wiener Memorial Organ, an extraordinary instrument constructed by the renowned firm of Casavant Frères of St. Hyacinthe, Canada, and built for the specific requirements of the congregation's worship services and music program. The organ consists of two distinct, interconnected instruments: a Bimah Organ (Casavant Opus 3812) located on both sides of the bimah and used primarily during services to accompany the cantor, choir, and congregation; and a larger Gallery Organ (Casavant Opus 3813) located in the elevated rear gallery and used both for services and concerts. This singular organ contains an impressive 4,345 pipes, 55 stops, and 74 ranks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Tour of 2 Folk Art Shows


Free tour of Artist and Visionary: William Matthew Prior and Women’s Studies with the museum’s gallery guides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Santiago Álvarez & Ismael Perdomo's La Isla de la Música (1998)


43 minutes.,/br> Screening with: El Alacrán (1999) Directed by Gloria Rolando. 19 minutes and The Last Rumba of Papa Montero (1992) Directed by Octavio Cortazar. 52 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | College French Horn Recital


Andrew Fierova, French Horn
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | College Violin Recital


Diomedes B. Saraza, Jr., Violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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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. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Edge Stories, Photography by Adi Shniderman


Edge Stories asks some fundamental questions about our confusing interactions with cities and our personal histories conveyed through photography. Shniderman's work has been featured in Sculpture Magazine, and in the New York Times. He participated as an Artist in residence at the Santa Fe Art Institute, Makor-Artists-in-Residence, and ETC- Experimental Television Center and won the finishing fund award for the work Air Condition provided by New-York Council of the Arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Tall Tales, a Student Exhibition


An exhibition of work by first-year students in the MFA Design Department. Curated by 3D Design Chair Kevin O’Callaghan and presented by the MFA Design Department.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Violin Recital


Alexandrina Boyanova, Violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Voice Recital


Sammy Huh, Tenor
   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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Talk | Top 7 Mistakes People Make in their Financial Lives Recommend


Susan Ganz discusses the main mistakes people make with their finances. Ganz is a Financial Services Professional with the Center for Wealth Preservation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. The class is geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Amanda Ripley discusses her book The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes -- and Why


Journalist Amanda Ripley interviewed hundreds of people after 9/11 to come up with answers to the question about which human behaviors give an advantage in surviving disaster. She will talk about her findings that relate to both 9/11 and other natural and man-made disasters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | David Nasaw discusses his book The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy


The celebrated historian tells the full story of Joseph P. Kennedy, the founder of the twentieth century's most famous political dynasty. The only biographer granted unrestricted access to the Joseph P. Kennedy papers in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library tracks Joseph Kennedy's astonishing passage from East Boston outsider to supreme Washington insider. The author explores not only one of the twentieth century's wealthiest and most powerful Americans, but also the family he raised and the children who completed the journey he had began.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Signing | Mark Okun signs copies of his book A Short Jew in the Body of a Tall WASP


Author and hairstylist Mark Okun does not pull any punches about his friends who died of AIDS, being HIV positive himself or how physically ill, emotionally barren and spiritually dead his life of drugs, alcohol and partying made him feel. In his commitment to life and the depth of his love for his adoptive parents, his grandmother, his friends and his long-time companion John, Okun finally finds happiness and contentment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Forum | Poetry Forum: Michael Klein


Michael Klein’s new book of poems, The Talking Day is just out from Sibling Rivalry Press. His books of poetry and prose: Track Conditions and then, we were still living were Lambda Literary Award finalists and his first book of poems, 1990 tied with James Schuyler to win the award in 1993.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5

Author Reading | Book Group: Citizens of London by Lynne Olson


A new non-fiction reading group begins. The group is open to all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Colin Broderick discusses his book That's That with Oscar-nominated actor Josh Brolin


Colin Broderick grew up in Northern Ireland during the period of heightened tension and violence known as the Troubles. Broderick's Catholic family lived in County Tyrone —the heart of rebel country. In That’s That, he brings us into this world and delivers a deeply personal account of what it was like to come of age in the midst of a war that dragged on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Jazz | College Jazz Trumpet Recital


Linton Smith, trumpet
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Daniel Vaughn discusses his book The Prophets of Smoked Meat with chef Anthony Bourdain


The comprehensive, must-have guide to Texas barbecue, including pitmasters' recipes, tales of the road—from country meat markets to roadside stands—and a panoramic look at the Lone Star State, where smoked meat is sacred.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Directors John Sayles screens his film The Brother from Another Planet


John Sayles likes to be known as a storyteller. Amigo is his 17th film, all of which he has also written, and most of which he has edited. He writes fiction and has published several novels and collections of short stories. His book about the making of Matewan, “Thinking in Pictures” is taught in film classes and has never been out of print. His new novel A Moment in the Sun, set around 1900, substantially in the Philippines, was published by McSweeney’s in May 2011, and has gone into its second printing. Sayles supports his directing career as a “writer for hire” in Hollywood.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Talk | Grammy-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride talks about his music


Christian McBride has had a busy year, from leading the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour to performing across the globe with his group and others. Get transported into his living room as he regales you with stories from the road and updates us on the great projects he is working on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested admission

Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


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

Author Reading | Iris Smyles reads from her book Iris Has Free Time


Whether passed out drunk at The New Yorker where she’s interning; assigning Cliffs Notes when hired to teach humanities at a local college; getting banned from a fleet of Greek Island ferries while on vacation, or trying to piece together the events of yet another puzzling blackout—“I prefer to call them pink-outs, because I’m a girl”—Iris is never short on misadventures. From quarter-life crisis to the shock of turning thirty, Iris Has Free Time charts a madcap, melancholic course through that curious age—one’s twenties—when childhood is over, supposedly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Korean Film: Lee Hwan-Kyung's Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013)


Kindness can happen anywhere, as evidenced in this brand new blockbuster about a group of prison inmates who devise a plan for one of their own to see his estranged daughter. 127 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Pen Parentis Literary Salon


With authors Jennifer Cody Epstein, Joanna Hershon, Anne Korkeakivi, and Helen Phillips.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Sojouners by Mfoniso Udofia


Abasiama came to America with high hopes­ for her arranged marriage and her future ­intent on earning a degree and returning to Nigeria. But when her husband is seduced by America, she must choose between the Nigerian and the American Dream.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park:


Alex Dimitrov / Brenda Shaughnessy / Monica Ferrell
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park:


Molly Peacock, Sue Goyette, Elise Partridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | T.J. English reads from his book Whitey's Payback and Other True Stories: Gangsterism, Murder, Corruption, and Revenge


The author of The Westies, T.J. English, is joined by Slate Magazine's Justin Peters for a discussion of his non-fiction crime writing, including this new collection focusing on James "Whitey" Bulger and other notorious crime figures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Walter Cronkike IV reads from Cronkite's War: His World War II Letters Home


A legendary newsman's grandson Walter Cronkike IV joins fellow book editor historian Maurice Isserman to discuss a newly published collection of moving letters written by the elder Cronkite to his wife during World War II.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Talea Ensemble performs the chamber music of Beat Furrer


Program: Beat Furrer: Lotófagos I (2006) *US Premiere Studie for Piano (2011) *US Premiere Scene VI, from FAMA (2004) Lied (1993) Members of New York's Talea Ensemble, one of the country's most preeminent new music groups, perform in a concert of chamber music by Austrian composer Beat Furrer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Jazz | College Jazz Saxophone Recital


Robert Haight, Jazz Saxophone
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | College Viola Recital


Hyobi Sim, Viola
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Repertory Orchestra 2013


The Repertory Orchestra is comprised of students and meets once a week to give student conductors the opportunity to rehearse orchestral repertoire under the guidance of David Hayes, Director of Orchestral and Conducting Studies. The year-end performance is under the direction of conducting students.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | College Jazz Drums Recital


Daniel Dor, drums
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | 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
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