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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 5, 2015?

37 free events take place on Friday, June 5 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 June 5 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 June . 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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37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, June 5, 2015

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Concert | Charli XCX, English Singer-Songwriter


Charli XCX rose to international prominence during 2013 and 2014 through featuring on two major hit singles: Icona Pop's "I Love It" and Iggy Azalea's "Fancy". Her 2014 single "Boom Clap" became a top ten hit in various countries and preceded the release of her third album, Sucker, which also features the single "Doing It." Attendees are advised to get there early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Florence and the Machine, British Indie Rockers


The London band's sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul. They won the MasterCard British Album award at the 2010 BRIT Awards. At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, Florence and the Machine were nominated for Best New Artist. Their latest release is How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
Free

Concert | Lifehouse, Alt-Rock Trio


L.A.-based Lifehouse came to mainstream prominence in 2001 with the hit single "Hanging by a Moment" from their debut studio album, No Name Face. Their new CD is Out of the Wasteland.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Tai Chi


A free weekly drop-in Tai Chi class on Friday mornings from May through October. The sights and sounds of the Hudson River provide an ideal backdrop for focusing and exercising the body and mind. Instructor Alex Hing will lead the group through gentle physical exercises and stretching. Tai Chi is a low impact exercise form practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that the body is in constant motion. It is an excellent choice of exercise for people of all ages.
   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


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 | 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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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
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Adam Wingard's The Guest (2015): Mysterious Soldier Comes Home


Stars: Dan Stevens, Sheila Kelley, Maika Monroe. A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence. 101 Minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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Workshop | Friday Chess


Open to all players and skill levels from beginner to expert. Anyone who wants to play!
   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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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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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.
   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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2:15 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.
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3:30 pm
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Discussion | Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos


A roundtable discussion on themes in Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s latest artwork, Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos. The museum invites the public to discuss ideas around black joy, #blacklivesmatter, and other related themes. Performance artist Alicia Grullón and spoken word poet LaTasha Diggs will join Professor Tanya Katerí Hernández, author of Racial Subordination in Latin America: The Role of the State, Customary Law, and the New Civil Rights Response in leading the public in a consideration of these topics. Everyone is invited to participate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Performance | Performance Art: SCRAAATCH no. 9


SCRAAATCH performs SCRAAATCH no. 9, part of a series of collaborative performance works. Combining live sound processing and performative notation, the duo develops an intricate physical and aural choreography, exploring the difficulties of mediated communication and exchange.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Film | Italian Documentary: Jonathan Demme's Enzo Avitabile: Music Life (2012)


Enzo Avitabile, renowned Neapolitan saxophonist and singer/songwriter, is here filmed by Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme, a longtime admirer of Avitabile's music. This work represents an incredible opportunity as one of the world's great directors tells us not just about the music of a singular artist in its fusion of Neapolitan, world music and jazz but also of a city, Naples, with all of its treasures and contradictions. 79 min. With English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Tour | 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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Festival | The Last Summer Fest


With Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Kayla Guthrie, Jack Gross, Lary 7, Michael Mahalchick, Hayley Silverman & Matthew Schrader, Studio for Propositional Cinema, and Lumi Tan. 3 nights, 2 hours, 1 festival /// Book launches, talks, performances, screenings, and a shadow play.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | A Conversation with Luigi De Magistris, Mayor of Naples, Italy


A conversation with De Magistris, focusing on the administration's mission of "lawfulness through education", the changes it has brought to the city alongside its plans for the future and, also, what keeps Naples the artistic and creative breeding ground that it is. Q&A moderated by Stefano Albertini and Letizia Airos. In ITALIAN with SIMULTANEOUS ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Russian Cinema: Vera Glagoleva's Two Women (2014)


A headstrong young woman is married to land baron. Her feelings for her son's tutor becomes a complex web of unrequited love. Film director Vera Glagoleva will be present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Film | John Patrick Shanley's Doubt (2008): Nominated for 5 Academy Awards


Stars: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams. A Catholic school principal questions a priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled young student. 104 min. Suggested donation includes snacks and beverages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Festival | Sunset Singing Circle


Sunset Singing Circles are a relaxing way to end the busy week and a wonderful opportunity for people to get together and sing in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. So raise your voice and join singer/guitarist Terre Roche as the sun sets over the Hudson River for enchanted evenings of folk songs and more. Novice and experienced singers of all ages are welcome. Players of acoustic instruments are encouraged to add their skills to the mix.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | The Chuck Braman Jazz Band


Friday nights mean great local music. Head to the pier to hear Chuck Braman Jazz Band.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Theater in the Park: Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew


New york Classical Theatre presents this outdoor production of Shakespeare's timeless comedy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Tim Burton's Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985): Man-Child Hits the Road


Stars: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton. When eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra performs works by Mozart, Vaughn Williams, Bach


Program: Gary S. Fagin’s Goldberg Suite, an arrangement for cello solo and strings of five movements from J.S. Bach’s sublime Goldberg Variations Mozart Divertimento Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis The Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra returns to its roots, presenting a free concert of classical music. You’ll be swept away by the soaring sounds of the KCO strings, enveloped by the surround-sound of an all-acoustic musical experience in this rough-hewn, intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest with Oscar Nominee Sam Waterston


Academy Award nominee Sam Waterston (Newsroom, Law & Order, The Public’s King Lear) returns in THE TEMPEST, Shakespeare’s classic about young love, old enemies and the eternal magic of storytelling. Exiled to a fantastical island, Prospero unleashes a churning storm to shipwreck the traitor brother who stole his throne and settle the score once and for all. But bitter revenge is upended by newfound love in this sublime masterpiece that proves we are all “such stuff as dreams are made on.” Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Romeo and Juliet, Our Lady of Kibeho, If/Then, Next to Normal) directs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | The Heavenly Banquet: Handel, Schumann, Barber, Chopin


Program: G.F. Handel's Lucrezia Robert Schumann's Vier Duette, Op. 34 Samuel Barber's Hermit Songs Selections from Pauline Viardot and Frédéric Chopin's 12 Mazurkas The Heavenly Banquet: Recital with Noelle McMurtry, soprano; Kevin Delaney, tenor; Joseph Yungen, piano; Jeffrey Grossman, harpsichord
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Film | French Film Outdoors: Nadine Labaki's Caramel (2007)


In a colorful and sensual Beirut beauty salon, five women meet regularly to talk and confide in each other. Between haircuts and caramel sugar waxes, the friends share intimate stories about men, sex, motherhood, and their personal liberation. 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free
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