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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 4, 2015?

40 free events take place on Friday, September 4 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 4 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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40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, September 4, 2015

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Editor's Picks

free events nyc Brad Paisley, Country Superstar
free events nyc Franco Zeffirelli's Oscar Nominee Endless Love (1981): Modern Romeo and Juliet
free events nyc In-Sight Dance Company’s 6th Annual Suite Summer Festival
free events nyc Opera on Screen: Romeo et Juliette
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Concert | Brad Paisley, Country Superstar


The pride of Glen Dale, West Virginia has been charting since 1999 and has since racked up the string of No. 1's typical for country stars. His latest CD is Moonshine in the Trunk. Attendees are advised to get there early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
Free

Concert | Florida Georgia Line, Popular Country Duo


Brian Kelley (from Ormond Beach, Florida) and Tyler Hubbard (from Monroe, Georgia) scored big with their first single, the nine million-selling "Cruise." Their second album is Anything Goes. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 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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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends. All players welcome.
   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


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


Explore Central Park’s most scenic spots. Join to have a great time if your passion is New York and photography while visiting the lungs of Manhattan. They will pass the Ramble, the Bow Bridge, The Point and more.
   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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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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
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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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Hike | Woods and Water: Leisurely Hike Through the North Woods in Central Park


Duration: approximately 2 hours. Begin at Harlem Meer, pass Lasker Rink, Huddlestone Arch, The Loch, GlenSpan Arch,The Pool and exit at Boys Gate. Terrain: some hills and stone steps. Rain cancels, threat of rain does not.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$3

Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Castle Williams, the centerpiece of the system of fortifications designed to guard New York City just prior to the War of 1812, has long been off-limits to the public. After an extensive rehabilitation project in 2011, the National Park Service opened the Castle's to the general public for the first time in the fort's 200-year history. Tours of the Castle take visitors through all three levels and the roof. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Visitors are advised that tours require climbing three flights of stairs. The Castle's upper floors are not handicap-accessible. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Frank Owens, Pianist, Conductor, Composer, Musical Director


Frank Owens has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It's Showtime at the Apollo. He has worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concept of Tony Orlando and Dawn's Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Franco Zeffirelli's Oscar Nominee Endless Love (1981): Modern Romeo and Juliet


Cast: Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight. A high school student's love for a 15-year-old girl is thwarted by parental disapproval, circumstance and accident. 116 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn 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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1:30 pm
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Film | Michel Gondry's Oscar Winner Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004): Be Careful What You Forget


Stars: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson. When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a procedure to have each other erased from their memories. But it is only through the process of loss that they discover what they had to begin with. 108 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free

Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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Tour | 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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Film | Melvin Frank's Oscar Winner The Facts of Life (1960): Friends or Lovers


Stars: Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Ruth Hussey. When their spouses are unable to join them on a planned group trip, longtime friends Larry and Kitty find themselves thrown together and falling in love under the sun in beautiful Acapulco. 103 Minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | North Woods Tour


View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in the "Manhattan Adirondacks." Route involves many hills and stairs. 75 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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.
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | iMovie for Beginners Workshop


Learn the basics of using Apple's entry-level video editing program iMovie by working through a simple project. Class is conducted on Macintosh computers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Workshop | Apples to Apples Game Social


Join weekly Game Socials to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. On Fridays, they play the popular party game Apples to Apples.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Bingo in the Park


Bring your own food and beverages to this all-ages, free-to-enter B-I-N-G-O night. A mix of music plays as the numbers roll out and each game winner receives a prize. This event takes place every Friday in September.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Olafur Eliasson's The Collectivity Project, an Interactive Installation


Learn more about urban planning, architecture, and community using LEGOs and your imagination. Led by an educator, these special programs for adults are part of Olafur Eliasson's work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Tour | Flow.15 Outdoor Art Exhibition Tour


A tour of the annual summer outdoor art exhibition, FLOW.15. Come enjoy public art along the scenic waterfront and hear about the pieces directly from some of the FLOW.15 artists: Nicholas Fraser, Sharon Ma, Rob Swainston, Rica Takashima and David Wilson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Tour | Chelsea and 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Performance | In-Sight Dance Company’s 6th Annual Suite Summer Festival


In-Sight Dance Company’s Suite Summer Festival gathers compelling professional dance companies from New York City and beyond to create a diverse dance experience. The sixth annual festival will offer two distinct programs to be held over Labor Day weekend. The free, site-specific performances will invite the audience to of rove around the park and participate in an immersive dance experience. The festival takes place September 4-6, 2015.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Paintings: Konstantin Bokov's Bokov 96


Featuring a large collection of oil paintings on recycled paper by Bokov created in the year 1996.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | The Drilling Company presents The Taming of the Shrew


A strong-willed, wild and perverse couple is hell-bent on confusing and outwitting each other in this screwball comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free

Reading | Readings: Alienation Produces Eccentrics or Revolutionaries


Jenny Zhang (Rookie, Dear Jenny, We Are All Find) curates and hosts an evening of eccentric revolutionaries, with readings by Leopoldine Core, Doreen St. Felix, Alice Sola Kim, Anna North, and Matthew Neill Null.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Opera on Screen: Romeo et Juliette


Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna star as the title lovers in Gounod’s gorgeous Shakespeare adaptation, conducted by Plácido Domingo and also starring Isabel Leonard as Stephano, Nathan Gunn as Mercutio, and Robert Lloyd as Friar Laurence. "Opera on Screen" takes place daily from August 29th to September 7th.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:45 pm
Free

Theater | A Musical Adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey


This is a free Public Works musical adaptation conceived and directed by Director Lear deBessonet, with music, lyrics and book by Todd Almond. The Odyssey will feature over 200 actors and community members alongside five equity actors, including Brandon Victor Dixon as Odysseus, Karen Olivo as Penelope and Taran Killam as Cyclops.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Jazz | The Lab Sessions


The Lab Sessions is an experimental jazz party and jam session hosted by bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones and explores genres from traditional & contemporary jazz, eclectic soul, funk, rock, and neo-soul. Great music, great vibes, and a great time. The Lab Sessions take place every Friday from September 4 to September 25, 2015.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | The Vague Terrain: Short Films


The alternative film series The Vague Terrain, produced by Elephant Collective, present Angela Ferraiolo’s pictorial surveillance shorts, GLASS ELEVATOR and LOS ANGELES. Also screening are Kevin Jarvis’s gothic documentaries ALEXIA and INTELLECTUAL DESIGN. Noe Kidder’s highly experimental and visual work PARADISE will also screen. Plus visual works from Sarah Halpern, Eugenia Chun, and the team Robert and Frank.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
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