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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 8, 2010?

43 free events take place on Friday, October 8 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 October 8 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 October . 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 Friday, October 8, 2010

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Workshop | Wake Up! Exercise Class: Gyrokinesis with Jennifer Lott


A new class that will gently awake your muscles and senses and help you get ready for the day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshop | Open Computer Lab


Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 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" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Other | Tipi Painting Demonstration


Thomas Haukaas will discuss and demonstrate how tipi liners, which decorate and insulate tipis, are painted. Starts at 10am and 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Internet 1: Basics


Hands on using wireless laptops. An introduction to the Internet, including getting connected, using a web browser, and navigating web pages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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

Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Talk | Organizing and Managing Your Job Search


In this lecture, John Crant will show you how to look at your job search from a different angle –one that shows you to a new way to look at searching for your next career opportunity. Of course, that includes learning how to plan, set goals, and manage your job search. Get out of line, and get on to your next great career opportunity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Times Square Tour


Learn about history of world-famous neighborhood with its 40 miles of neon supersigns, prominent theaters, and multiple megastores. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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
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Jazz | Isaac ben Ayala, Jazz Pianist


Isaac ben Ayala has performed and recorded with many notable bands and greats from Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Leon Thomas, Frank Foster, David Murray, James Spaulding, Roy Hargrove, and Wynton Marsalis, to The New York City Ballet, The Sultans of Swing, The Donald Byrd Dance Company and Joe Piscipo. He has scored numerous films and can be heard on the piano in Dave Chappelle's Block Party (2006), The Mark Twain Prize Honors Billy Crystal (2007), and Denzel Washington's The Great Debaters (2008).
   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

Screening | Daily Screenings: Corn Is Life


A showing of the short films on the Native American food that changed the world: The Gift, Na Florentina, La Cumbia del Mole and Corn Is Who We Are. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | 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
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1:00 pm
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Film | Woody Allen's Sweet and Lowdown (1999): Strumming Fool


With Sean Penn, Woody Allen and Daniel Okrent. In the 1930s, fictional jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute. 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | History of Governors Island Walking Tour


Join a National Park Ranger for this 45- to 60-minute walking tour experience and discover how the role of Governors Island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:25 pm
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Workshop | All About Computers: Mouse Basics


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how to hold, move, and click a mouse, how to scroll, how to highlight words, and other topics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Screening | Frederick Wiseman’s Documentary Model (1980): Fashion Victims


A look at the modeling industry that reveals the tremendous expense, aspiration, and fuss that goes into selling sleek cars and couture collections. 129 min. Also showing: Mannikens (1972, 4 min.) Directed by Mike Bortman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Clues from Family Photographs


Would you like to learn more about your old family photographs? The best clues are often found in the images themselves. This class provides a simple introduction to techniques for dating images as well as resources for researching photographs. Taught by Sachiko Clayton, Librarian, Milstein Division of U.S. History, Local History & Genealogy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:15 pm
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Tour | History of Governors Island Walking Tour


Join a National Park Ranger for this 45- to 60-minute walking tour experience and discover how the role of Governors Island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:25 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poets Howard Altmann and D. Nurkse read their work


In This House, Altmann’s second collection of poetry, was published recently by Turtle Point Press. Nurkse (pictured) is the author of nine collections of poetry, most recently The Border Kingdom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Free Music Friday: Julia Christgau / Shenandoah Davis / Christopher Paul Stelling


Explore the galleries free of charge, have a refreshment in the café, and enjoy live music in the stunning atrium.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Talk | Graphic designer Frank Chimero discusses the business


Chimero will talk about the first five years of running his own design practice and working for himself. Chimero will talk about his "love/hate" relationship with his business and share his experiences including one lawsuit, one mugging at gunpoint, one low ceiling, one smashed-in window, one euphoric high and one guy falling off the roof.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Television from Germany: Tatort (1970)


This episode from the long-running German cop show is "Taxi nach Leipzig." In German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Festival | 2010 Conflux Festival


This three-day art and technology festival employs a user-generated open format. Workshops are chosen from submissions. Participants organize, promote, and host their own activities and events.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | 7th Annual CortoCircuito Short Film Festival


Some of the most acclaimed and controversial Latin American shorts produced in the last decade. Over 60 of today’s best Latin short filmmaking will be screened at an auditorium, including premieres from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Salvador, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay, as well as a rich selection of short films by Latinos living in the US. Filmmakers will be on hand to introduce their films and participate in panel discussions. All films have English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Farewell Silence - Hello Voice, A Show of Women's Writings


Over 150 letters submitted by women from all over the world, some anonymous and some signed off with a smile, tear and heartfelt thank you, will be on exhibit. The art of creative writing adorn the walls of the gallery, as an altar is erected in celebration of all women. They creatively express via pen to paper current events, politics, love, abuse, growth, imprisonment, solitude, family, illness, culture, and religion. A reading of the unedited letters and poetry written by women across the globe will surely touch on all emotions and create dialogue. Experience a heartfelt poem written from someone in Russia, listen to a voice crying for help from Afghanistan, listen to the pride of women in Nepal, the embrace from women in Africa and hear the tears from India. With performances by Peggy Robles Alvarado, Maria Aponte, Tatiana Dellepiane, Tabatha Roman, Mia Roman and Rhina Valentin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Amy Bloom discusses her book Where the God of Love Hangs Out


Bloom’s most recent book is a collection of short stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Kate Bornstein reads from her book Gender Outlaws


From the streets and workplaces and showplaces and the internets, Bornstein and co-editor S. Bear Bergman gathered transgender and genderqueer writers for this anthology of commentary, comic art, and conversations about barrier-breaking by sex/gender radicals from across the trans-spectrum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Octoberfest Theater Festival: Mexico by Hilary Bettis


A theater festival of 53 plays in 26 days.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Octoberfest Theater Festival: Promethea Bound and Sisyphus Too by Marcia Haufrecht


A theater festival of 53 plays in 26 days.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Sang Mi Chung Piano Trio perform works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn


Program: Beethoven Piano Trio No. 6 in B flat major, op 97 Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, op 49 Pianist Sang Mi Chung has, since the age of fourteen, performed extensively in the US, Europe, Asia, and in such important venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Salzburg Music Festival. She has appeared as guest soloist with the New Jersey Symphony, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and Seoul Philharmonic, among other noted ensembles. Her performances have been aired on New York’s WQXR and on Colorado Public Television. Ms. Chung has recorded exclusively for Centaur Records, with four CDs to her credit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Charlie Carillo reads from his book One Hit Wonder


From the acclaimed author of Raising Jake comes the hilarious, heartfelt story of a former pop star who goes back to his roots to answer the age-old question, "Whatever happened to...?"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Chopin's Polonaises and Mazurkas


One concert in a series of six which will include the complete Nocturnes, Polonaises, Mazurkas, and Etudes of Chopin performed by student pianists. This performance will feature Polonaises and Mazurkas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Faculty Performance: The Damocles Trio


This concert features The Damocles Trio (Sibylle Johner, cello; Airi Yoshioka, violin; and Adam Kent, piano) performing American Music of the New Millennium
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Award-winning pianist Michele Schumann performs works by Bach, Mozart and Glass


Program: Johann Sebastian Bach Chromatic Fantasy John Corigliano Fantasy on an Ostinato W.A. Mozart Fantasy in C minor, K. 475 David McIntyre Butterflies and Bobcats Frederic Chopin Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49 Philip Glass Etoile Polaire Fazil Say Black Earth John Adams China Gates,/br> As part of a 15-city tour, hitting both coasts of the United States, Canada, Turkey, and Eastern Europe, Schumann will be performing a solo recital. Winner of the 2006 Hodges Contemporary Piano Competition, Schumann will present traditional Fantasies by Bach, Mozart, and Chopin interspersed with Fantasies and ‘almost-fantasies’ by John Corigliano, Philip Glass, John Adams, Fazil Say, and David McIntyre— contemporary works written since 1975. Schumann’s pianistic ‘stylings’ morph one piece into the next creating a seamless thread from beginning to end.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Timeless Comedy


Directed by Arin Arbus. Four lovers flee Athens to an enchanted wood. Their romantic squabbles and familial conflicts are soon overshadowed by magical doings, in a hilarious romp proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Film | Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini's American Splendor (2003): A Comic Book Genius


With Paul Giamatti and Harvey Pekar. An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero/everyman Harvey Pekar. Based on the comic book series by Pekar. 101 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Octoberfest Theater Festival: David's Play by Tom Rowan


A theater festival of 53 plays in 26 days.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Octoberfest Theater Festival: Santiago in Vienna by Maria Gabriele


A theater festival of 53 plays in 26 days.
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Concert | Percussion & Piano: The ArimaNY Trio


He started out as a pianist, switched to singing, and even had a side stint as a philosopher. Now, Madrid-born Nacho Arimany is a sensational percussionist, whose debut release, Silence Light, featured West African guitar sensation Lionel Loueke and showcased Arimany on everything from Mexican whistles to body percussion. Expect to see a few of these at BAMcafé Live, when Arimany appears with his pared-down piano trio.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
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