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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 19, 2014?

44 free events take place on Friday, September 19 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 September 19 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 September . 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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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, September 19, 2014

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Workshop | Tai Chi Workshop


Increase physical balance, strength, and mental focus. Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with expert Alex Hing. No experience is necessary! Hing has practiced martial arts for over 30 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with Tai Chi grand master William C. C. Chen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | 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
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


City Hall Park, Broadway, New York, NY, United States (map) DescriptionFree Tours by Foot is partnering with Visit New York Tours in offering a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Central Park Photography Tour


Ready, set, shoot! Whether you possess a professional camera or an Iphone, join a Central Park Photography Tour like no other. Two professionals will guide you around Central Park’s most scenic spots. A licensed guide will explain all there’s to know about your surroundings. A gifted and talented photographer will educate you on how to make your trip memorable and improve your photography. These two-in-one tours are fun for all ages, camera type, and levels of photography.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Blogging for Beginners Workshop


Learn what a blog is, see examples of blogs, learn how to blog and to create your own using Blogger/Word Press.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star


About 30 minutes. Fortify your mind! Tour one of the best examples of classic star-shaped fort design anywhere in the country, including the oldest structure on the island. Tours on the half hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Explore Castle Williams and get some history in the round at the best-preserved circular fortification in the nation. Tours on the half hour. About 30 minutes long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | In the Loop Knitting Circle


Get crafty for a cause at this monthly knitting and crochet gathering guided by fiber artist Ina Braun. Bring hooks and needles, yarn and patterns are provided. Completed pieces will be donated to Win, a non-profit organization that provides New York City’s homeless mothers and their children with the support services they need to transform their lives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 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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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Mid-Park Welcome Tour


Explore the Park’s central features including the Lake and Ramble woodland, then marvel at the views from Belvedere Castle. Route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven paths. 45 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


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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Concert | Piano in the Park: Yuka Aikawa


Pianist and composer Yuka Aikawa began playing piano at the age of five in her native country, Japan. She studied at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, where she received her M.A. in jazz performance under the guidance of Sir Roland Hanna and Jimmy Heath. During this time, she received the prestigious Michael Feinstein Award for “Outstanding Talent.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   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 | Robert Redford's Oscar Winner A River Runs Through It (1992): Fishy Tale


Stars: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt. Two fly-fishing sons of a Presbyterian minister - one reserved, one rebellious - grow up in rural Montana. 123 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | The Romanovs and Photography: A New Lens on Empire


The New York Public Library has one of the world’s most significant collections of photography that once belonged to the Romanov family. The Library acquired these and many other treasures of the Slavic world in the late 1920s and early 1930s, when the Soviet government sold prerevolutionary cultural artifacts in bulk to raise hard currency for industrialization. These photographs provide a glimpse of the Russian Empire as seen from the top, divested of the increasing social conflicts that would in time lead to the fall of the Romanovs and their empire. Lecturer Susan Smith-Peter is associate professor and chair of the Department of History at the College of Staten Island/CUNY.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:15 pm
Free

Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Master Class | Master Class: eighth blackbird


eighth blackbird is a contemporary music sextet based in Chicago. The group derives its name from the eighth stanza of Wallace Stevens' poem Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Google Drive/Docs Workshop


Learn how to create, edit and share online documents using Google's ever-evolving word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and calendar programs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Hike | Hike through History


About 90 minutes. See the whole history of the island in one go. The most comprehensive program takes you to nearly every highlight in the historic district. Visitors should be prepared to stand for a full 90 minutes and walk a distance of about 1.5 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Muppet Master Class


Find out how puppets are constructed and learn the basic techniques that bring characters to life in an interactive class led by Martin P. Robinson, the performer behind the beloved Sesame Street characters Telly, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Slimey the Worm. A few Muppet friends will also join in the fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Party Game Social


Join and meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. The Party Game Social is perfect for large groups and individuals looking to meet other players. With Apples to Apples, Taboo, Scattergories and Menu Mash-Up, these games are sure to get the fun started. Drop in anytime, as many party games allow for late additions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors


With the Chinatown YMCA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Lecture | A Reading of On the Cult of Fetish Gods


Professor Alan Bass will deliver a talk entitled: "A Reading of On the Cult of Fetish Gods by Charles de Brosses (1760).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Joseph Geagan and Jessica Reaves' La Casa del Casu Marzu


The artists show new work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Park Square Dance


Do-si-do and promenade at a dance party like no other, with a whole lot of country food, music, and fun. No experience or partner necessary. They'll pair you up and teach you the steps. All dances taught all night.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | The 2014 Annual Juried Exhibition


Featuring work by: Meghann Riepenhoff, First Place Winner; Cynthia Henebry, Second Place Winner; Katie Shapiro, Third Place Winner
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walk | The High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
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6:00 pm
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Screening | After School Special Film Festival


The inaugural After School Special Film Festival features films and animations by some of the most accomplished alumni. 7pm: A Screening of STARZ's "Power" with Executive Producer Randall Emmett 8pm: Marvel's "The Avengers" in 3D & Q&A with Hydraulx Visual Effects Artists
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Artist Christopher Williams discusses his book The Production Line of Happiness


Christopher Williams: The Production Line of Happiness — the first retrospective ever mounted of Christopher Williams (American, b. 1956) — spans the impressive 35-year career of one of the most influential cinephilic artists working in photography.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


With performers Liam McEneaney (Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”), comedian/pundit/blogger Leighann Lord (Fox News “Strategy Room), Sharon Spell (The Moth) and sketch comedy collective Kokomo (Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Paintings by Marika Popovits


Celebrating the Evolution of Consciousness and Honoring International Day of Peace, 2014.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | Performance Art: Cally Spooner's It's About You


Projections become part of a consumer feedback opera as three opera singers arrive to activate the otherwise silent videos, transforming them from a multi-channel advertisement into a giant opera teleprompter. The work considers how our congested information economy has shifted focus, complicating the idea of the “public” realm. Performance times: 7:00 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:30 PM
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Athol Fugard’s The Road to Mecca


Followed by a discussion. Donation includes beverages and snack.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Rebecca Alexander reads from her book Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found


Rebecca Alexander was born with a rare disease that robbed her of her sight and hearing. She then survived a fall that broke most of her body. Yet, hers is not a sad story, but an awe-inspiring one of strength and optimism.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Awards Reading


The Rona Jaffe Foundation provides support to women writers in the early stages of their careers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial Tour


On this tour you not only learn about some of the most significant acts of heroism and the people who sacrificed their lives to save others, but you also discover the history of the World Trade Center (WTC), starting with the strategies in the 1950s that were put in place to build it, how it was designed, constructed, how it came down, and the new buildings that are redefining the center today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Documentary: André Robert Lee's The Prep School Negro (2012)


André Robert Lee takes a journey back in time to revisit the events of his adolescence while also spending time with current-day prep school students of color and their classmates to see how much has really changed inside the ivory tower. What he discovers along the way is the poignant and unapologetic truth about who really pays the consequences for yesterday's accelerated desegregation and today's racial naiveté. 71 min. The film will be followed by a Q&A with director André Robert Lee and writer Ayana Mathis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Orion String Quartet performs works by Haydn and Beethoven


Program: Haydn: Quartet in F minor, op. 20 no. 5 Haydn: Quartet in E-flat major, op. 33 no. 2 Beethoven: Quartet in a minor, op. 132 The Orion String Quartet is one of the most sought-after ensembles in the United States. Since its inception, the quartet has been consistently praised for the fresh perspective and individuality it brings to performances, offering diverse programs that juxtapose classic masterpieces with notable works by living composers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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