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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 8, 2011?

48 free events take place on Sunday, May 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 May 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 May . 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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48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, May 8, 2011

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Workshop | Sunday Tai Chi with Silvana Pizzuti


Join Silvana Pizzuti each Sunday to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Park Walk | Three Lakes, Three Parks in Queens Walk


6 miles, moderate pace. Forest Hills to Flushing - with three lakes - through Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens Botanical Garden, Kissena Corridor and Kissena Park. Optional dim sum meal @ $10-$12 at end. Bring snack, water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
$3

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Ping Pong in the Park


Test your skills at state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


   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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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Gallery Talk | The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Room


An expert leads informal discussions in the room and answers questions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks” Tour


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | A Clearing in the Forest: Music


Happy Mother's Day! Celebrate at a live family concert with Presley, Melody, and the Baby Dolls. All ages welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk with Garth Weiser


Garth Weiser (b. 1979, Helena, Montana) lives and works in New York. Recent exhibitions include White Flag Projects, St. Louis, Missouri (solo), Big New Field: Artists in the Cowboys Stadium Art Program, Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, and Informal Relations, Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, Indiana. Weiser is currently included in Seeing is a Kind of Thinking: A Jim Nutt Companion, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Illinois (group) on view through May 29, 2011. Past exhibitions include Destroy Athens, Athens Biennial of Contemporary Art, Greece (2007) and Greater New York, PS1 MoMA, Long Island City, New York (2005). He will be included in Expanded Painting International, Prague Biennial, Czech Republic, May 19 - September 11, 2011 and will present a new project for LAND (Los Angeles Nomadic Division) in Nothing Beside Remains, Marfa, Texas, September 2011 - January 2012. Shown: "Untitled," 2011.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Talk | Bob Marley: Celebrating The Life Of A Natural Mystic


International reggae star Bob Marley is widely recognized as one of the most important figures in 20th century music. As the 30th anniversary of Marley’s death approaches, The Rev. Mark Bozzuti-Jones offers two free classes that explore Marley’s life, music and spiritual philosophy. Bozzuti-Jones, who grew up in Jamaica, often shares the inspiration he takes from the Jamaican musician with the parish.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Gallery Talk | Guided Tour of the Exhibition Stephen Burks: Man Made


Head to the Museum’s Main Gallery for an informative, participatory tour of a unique project that furthers industrial designer Stephen Burks’s ongoing exploration of the global economy of artisanal craft. The tour will have something for everyone: adults, families, and kids of all ages are welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films on and by Native Americans


Featuring UNRESERVED: The Work of Louie Gong, Writing the Land, Airplane, Button Blanket, and Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows. Start times are 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | New York Opera Forum performs Puccini's Gianni Schicchi


New York Opera Forum performs the complete opera Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) and Cavalleria rusticana by Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945). A live musical recital performed in concert with piano accompaniment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free

Concert | Student Recital - Ruka Shironishi, piano


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Beeban Kidron's Swept from the Sea (1997): Shipwrecked Hearts


The film tells Joseph Conrad's story of Russian emigre and the only survivor of a shipwreck Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows. 114 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Columbia University Klezmer Band


Young musicians play traditional Eastern European Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Mezzo soprano Silvie Jensen performs works by Dvorak and others


Program: Jean-Joseph Mouret Premiere Suite de Symphonies Joseph Canteloube Songs of the Auvergne Antonin Dvorak Songs My Mother Taught Me Antonin Dvorak Czech Suite, Op. 39
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Theater | Student Production: George Bernard Shaw's Major Barbara


Performed by the Graduate Acting Class of 2012.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | Time's Up! Rastafaride


Join Time's Up! for a leisurely afternoon bike ride celebrating the life and music of Bob Marley (he passed away on 5/11/1981, 30 years ago) and other reggae greats as we share his message of peace, love, and positive vibrations throughout the city! Wear different colors for the ride, especially red, gold, black, and green! Bring your ipods loaded with your favorite reggae tunes, songs about peace, and other upbeat danceable music, to keep the party rolling.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Walking Tour with Artist Tom Otterness


Join internationally acclaimed artist Tom Otterness as he talks about the whimsical characters and satirical vignettes depicted in his playfully political installation, The Real World. After the walking tour, make your own clay sculpture to take home, inspired by the artwork.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Woven Paper Placemats


Can ordinary objects be considered art? Is there a difference between art and design? Inspired by Stephen Burks: Man Made, join Museum Educator, Therese Christophe, as she walks us through the art of weaving to make a placemat out of felt and paper.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Open Mike | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series


Jazz student Tristan Cooley (flute) presents his senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Prince Nyatanga, Organist


Prince Nyatanga, a native of Zimbabwe, studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music and the Juilliard School, and is the Organ Scholar at the Church. Works of Bach, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, Vierne, and Langlais.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Donations requested

Concert | Student Recital - Piano Students of Inessa Zaretsky


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Sung Eun Park, Violin


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Anthony J. Burke, Organist


Anthony J. Burke is Director of Music & Organist at the Church of the Assumption, Ansonia, Connecticut.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Concert | Fiery Folk and World Music from Hungary


Hosted by Ambassador Károly Dán, Consul General of the Republic of Hungary, and Fruzsina Kacskó Dán.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents A Tour of the Boros


Featuring dancers and musicians from the US and Spain, the Company presents its third annual Tour of the Boros. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is NYC and the nation's premiere flamenco Company known for its innovative performances, community programs and high quality arts education projects. Our mission includes raising public awareness of Flamenco as an integral part of the Hispanic heritage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Piano Works by Schubert, Chopin and Mussorgsky


Daniel Beliavsky, piano, performs Schubert, Chopin, Mussorgsky, Lukas Foss, Donald Harris, and David Del Tredici.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | MFA Design + Technology Thesis Exhibition


A two-week exhibition of work by graduates of the MFA Design + Technology program, featuring experimental installations, screenings, and an “arcade” of gaming projects. Over 100 graduate students will share their research through analog and digital media including mobile and web-based platforms, chip-based applications, animation, motion graphics, and digital filmmaking.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | New Work by Josh Faught and William J. O'Brien


An exhibition of work by Josh Faught and William J. O’Brien. This exhibition is less the beginning of a dialogue than a continuation of a long-standing one between both the artists and their respective work. It is a dialogue distinguished by its keen wit, double meanings, and thoughtful pauses. Easily moving from the intimate to the everyday, from the historical to the confessional, it follows its own meandering logic, with little left outside the range of conversation. Above all this exchange is open-ended and always occurring in the middle, never arriving at an expedient closure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Painting: Jesse Willenbring's Left to the Darkness


The St. Paul-born artist currently lives in New York. There will also be a book release for J.W. Diagrams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Army Royalty, They That Have Borne The Battle: The One-Act Festival by David M. Mead



   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series


Jazz student Jack Ramsey (piano) presents his senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Experimental Music


1. Leukemia Cup 2. Zvoov - Sal Alexander - drums; Arthur Meacham - fretless bass guitar; Eric Hielscher - guitar, loops 3. An Open Session
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Student Graduation Comedy Show


Tonight, brilliant students take the stage. The legends of tomorrow show you they're actually the stars of today.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Student Production: Noel Coward's Design for Living


Performed by the Graduate Acting Class of 2012.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | The 22nd Annual Dusty Film & Animation Festival


The festival highlights over 100 films by students graduating from the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department. The program includes screenings of short films, videos and animations, and culminates in an awards ceremony with notables from the film and animation industries. This year’s Screenwriters Night is a collaboration with Susan Batson Studio featuring SVA graduating screenwriters’ selected scenes performed live by professional actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Student Recital - Teng Fu, piano


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - XiaLan Xu, piano


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Two-Prov with Starkey & Grace Comedy Show


Nate Starkey and Chris Grace, winners of the 2009 best Starkey and Grace Show Award will perform their Starkey and Grace Award winning show Starkey and Grace on the first Sunday of every month. Performing with Starkey and Grace are the best, most goodest duos in the whole area of where we are.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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