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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 30, 2014?

44 free events take place on Wednesday, April 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 April 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 April . 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Author Talk: Richard Ravitch
free events nyc Alexandra Horowitz discusses her book On Looking: New York Through Fresh Eyes
free events nyc Swoosie Kurtz, Emmy- and Tony-winning actress, signs copies of her book Part Swan, Part Goose
        

Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. 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 amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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: 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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10:00 am
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Symposium | Alexander von Humboldt and the Order of Nature: Aspects of Culture and Landscape in the Americas


The curators of the exhibition Unity of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt and the Americas at the Americas Society will be joined by scholars and curators from Europe, Latin America, and the United States to discuss Humboldt's historical, social, and artistic influence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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.
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11:00 am
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Talk | Author Talk: Richard Ravitch


Richard Ravitch has been the lieutenant governor of New York State and co-chair, with Paul Volcker, of the task force of the state budget crisis. He has also been the chairman of numerous companies/organizations including the New York State Urban Development Corporation, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Bowery Savings. So Much To Do: A Life of Business, Politics and Confronting Fiscal Crisis is Ravitch’s first published work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Garden Tour


Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
   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!
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12:00 pm
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Talk | Preservation Week 2014: Caring for Your Personal Media


Unsure of how to care for your home movies, audio recordings, or other film, video or audio materials? Worried about the long-term preservation of your personal digital materials, including documents, photos, and websites? In this presentation, preservation staff will share strategies for protecting and archiving your personal audiovisual media and digital files. The focus will be on approaches that you can use at home to help ensure the survival of your materials. Please note that digitization of analog media will not be covered.
   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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Talk | Frank Vanderlip and the Founding of the Fed


Author Vicki A. Mack's new book, Frank A. Vanderlip: The Banker Who Changed America, is the first biography written about this prominent banker who played an important role in the founding of the Federal Reserve System. In her talk, Mack will give a brief outline of Vanderlip's life, and then closely examine his thought process as the creation of the Fed evolved. Mack's work is based on Vanderlip's own books and writings, contemporary newspaper accounts and information supplied by one of his closest associates.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5

Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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.
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Juilliard Music for Brass


Juilliard performers share their talent with the community in this free, hour-long lunchtime concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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

Tour | 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
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2:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


4:00 PM - 6:00 PM The 21st Century Pianist Showcase 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Xinyi Dong, Piano 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Opera Preview 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Daniel Pratt, Jazz Saxophone 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Shuai Shi, violin 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Yoon Cho, violin 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Youngsun Kim, violin 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Alexandra Beliakovich, Piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 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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4:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Rechnitz (The Exterminating Angel) by Elfriede Jelinek


Rechnitz examines the silence about a massacre at the Austrian-Hungarian border on March 25, 1945. During a party by Countess Margit von Batthyány, Nazis killed about 200 Jews as part of their entertainment. Until today, the remains of the victims were not found, neither was the whole affair properly investigated.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Senior Thesis Exhibition


With Caleigh Birrell, Gene Kim, Jaclyn Levy, Wally Ludel, Karina Muranaga, Alexander Russi and Wenhao Felix Song.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Performance | Yoga Class


Yoga is back on Wednesday evenings for open-level classes. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. All new participants will be required to sign a waiver.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
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Poetry Reading | 4 Poets: Maudelle Driskell / Benjamin Miller / Cathy Linh Che / Brett Fletcher Lauer


Maudelle Driskell is the author of Talismans (Hobblebush Press). Without Compass (Four Way Books) is Benjamin Miller's first book. Cathy Linh Che's first collection of poetry is titled Split (Alice James Books). Brett Fletcher Lauer is the author of A Hotel in Belgium (Four Way Books).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Reading | 12th Street Magazine Launch


Celebrate the launch of issue 7 of 12th Street Magazine with readings by Elizabeth Gaffney and David Grand and student editors and contributors. Hosted by Luis Jaramillo from The New School Writing Program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Richard Serra


On the occasion of the publication Richard Serra: Early Work (Steidl/David Zwirner), Richard Serra is joined by American art critic and historian Hal Foster to discuss the artist's seminal body of work spanning 1966 to 1971.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals: Baroque Cello, Violin, Jazz Guitar


6pm Anthony Albrecht, Baroque Cello 6pm Hyunho Yoo, Tenor 8pm Greg Duncan, Jazz Guitar 8pm Yurie Mitsuhashi, Violin
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6:00 pm
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Film | French Cinema: Diane Kurys' Pour une femme (2013)


Acclaimed French filmmaker Diane Kurys presents her latest film, newly released this week in the U.S., and discusses the autobiographical nature of her cinematic work--specifically Jewish identity in post-World War II France--which links her to the films of directors including Claude Miller and Alexandre Arcady.
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Moving Beyond the Wall: A Talk with Author Maxim Leo


Berlin-based author and journalist Maxim Leo's Red Love: The Story of an East German Family (tr. Shaun Whiteside, Pushkin Press, 2013) is his story of growing up in East Germany with rebellious parents and a Socialist grandfather who fought with the French Resistance. It provides a clear-eyed portrait of his country’s past in all of its historical, political, and familial complexity. In this talk with journalist and author JM Stim (Hier ist Berlin, Rokko's Adventures, 2011), Maxim Leo moves on from the fall of the Wall to life in the German capital of today, an international metropolis informed by its past while celebrating its present vitality.
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Talk | Alexandra Horowitz discusses her book On Looking: New York Through Fresh Eyes


For most of our lives we ignore the world around us. Walking through the city, we often pay more attention to our cell phones than the myriad stimuli we encounter on the street, from people and pigeons to sounds and smells. In her book, professor of psychology Alexandra Horowitz renews her attention to the complexity of an ordinary “walk around the block,” by walking with and talking to people with distinct perspectives—an artist, a sound engineer, a journalist, an insect tracker, and others.
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6:30 pm
Free

Slide Lecture | Artist Talk: Brian Dettmer


Brian Dettmer is a New York-based artist known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media. In this illustrated lecture the sculptor shows the audience how he celebrates and exploits the materials that he interacts with on his current work.
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | The Right to a Nonprojected Future: Social Becomings through Law and Medicine


A lecture by João Biehl, Department of Anthropology, Princeton University.
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | The Struggle for Syria


A lecture by award-winning journalist and The Independent correspondent Patrick Cockburn.
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Anoka Faruqee


Anoka Faruqee is a painter who lives and works in New Haven, CT and Brooklyn, NY. She has exhibited her work in the US and abroad, including the PS1 Museum (Queens), and Albright-Knox Gallery (Buffalo).
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Curator Talk: Amy Smith-Stewart


A lecture by Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum curator, educator and art adviser Amy Smith-Stewart.
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Francine Prose reads from her novel Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932


The popular author's latest work centers around an extraordinary athlete and scandalous cross-dressing lesbian who finds a safe haven in the jazz venue's loyal patrons.
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jaime Clarke reads from his book Vernon Downs


Charlie Martens is desperate for stability in an otherwise peripatetic life. An explosion that killed his parents when he was young robbed him of normalcy and he was shuttled from relative to relative, left alone to decipher the world he encountered in order to cobble together an answer as to how he would live. Ever the outcast, Charlie recognizes in Olivia, an international student from London, the sense of otherness he feels and their relationship seems to promise salvation.
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Book Signing | Swoosie Kurtz, Emmy- and Tony-winning actress, signs copies of her book Part Swan, Part Goose


In a wise, warmhearted memoir that celebrates her extraordinary life and stellar career, Swoosie Kurtz shares just the right combination of personal misadventure and showbiz lore.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Jazz | CANCELLED***The NYU Jazz Choir***CANCELLED


***THIS EVENT HAD BEEN CANCELLED.*** Ira Shankman, Director.
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Electronic/Electro-Acoustic Music


At the forefront of the younger generation, Bernd Klug and Daniel Lercher coax sound out of the ether and tap into the frequencies surrounding us using their ‘homemade’ electronic and electro-acoustic set-ups. Two of the most creative and ear-expanding Austrian composer-performers unite for individual solo sets followed by a duo set exploring the realms of electronic sound.
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7:30 pm
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Film | Michael Roemer's Nothing But a Man (1964): Facing Down Racism


With Ivan Dixon, Abbey Lincoln, Julius Harris. A proud black man and his school-teacher wife face discriminatory challenges in 1960s America. 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Reading | Readings: How I Learned Breaking Up Is Hard to Do


Featuring: OPHIRA EISENBERG (Author, Screw Everyone / Host, NPR's Ask Me Another); MARA WILSON (Writer / Host, What Are You Afraid Of?); MATT KOFF (Comedian / Writer, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart); SARAH KELLY (Raconteur, Cringe Reading Series); JOE BERKOWITZ (Writer, Fast Company).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | College Voice Recital


Emily Blair, soprano. Experience the freshness and excitement of a solo performance by a gifted young artist - a uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers. The program for this event is TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Maninblack's 8th Annual Performance for Comrades


ElectroPunkers MANINBLACK celebrate Walpurgisnacht / May Day with their annual free performance for friends and associates. Special guest: FREYA WILCOX.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Master Class | Master Class: The Art of Practicing from Concept to Sound


With Frank Levy, guest pianist.
   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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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $59
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Play | A Play About a Famous Artist

Regular Price: $35
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