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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on May 13, 2012?

33 free events take place on Sunday, May 13 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 13 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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33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, May 13, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
Free

Birdwatching | Birding: Spring Migrants


New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks and beaches. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age. Today wildlife viewing is recognized as one of the nation’s fastest growing activities. Our Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in New York City. They offer birding programs throughout the year and our Exploration series focuses on unique wildlife viewing opportunities during particular seasons. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. To enhance your experience they encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a Ranger to borrow a pair.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

City Walk | East River Walk


Bring water and bug spray. Walk along the East River path to 34th St and along First Ave. to a brunch stop in the East 50s or you can bring your own lunch. After lunch, walk to Belvedere Castle in Central Park. Call to confirm that hike is on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Hike | Nyack-to-Haverstraw Along Batt-to Bear Trail Hike


About 9.5 BTB miles along the Hudson River Shore. Walk past mansions in Upper Nyack and then through Nyack State Park below Hook Mountain Palisades to Dutchtown. Tour changing Haverstraw. Dine on Broadway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$3 plus bus...

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 | Memoir Writing Class


Gotham Writers’ Workshop instructor Marie Carter will present a free, introductory Memoir Writing course. Through a series of lectures and short writing exercises, Carter will reveal how aspiring memoirists can relay their life stories with the finesse of fiction. Advance registration is not required—participants need only arrive for a prompt class start with paper, pen, and an eagerness to write.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
No cover

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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Tour | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

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

Opera | New York Opera Forum performs works by Donizetti and Mozart


Concert versions of Der Schauspield (The Impresiaro) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free

Concert | Student Baroque Ensemble and Viol Consort


Under the direction of Martha McGaughey, this concert is a semester end performance by the Extension Division Baroque Ensembles and Viol Concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Concert | Student Chamber Music Recital


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Civic Action: A Vision for Long Island City


Civic Action features the work of artists Natalie Jeremijenko and xClinic, Mary Miss, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and George Trakas - all known for their innovative works in the public sphere. The artists were asked to proffer alternative visions and an imaginative future for the northern industrial stretch of Long Island City, Queens. Shown: Natalie Jeremijenko, "Biochar Marks the Spot," 2012 (in-progress).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Film | Charles Lamont's Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950): Country Folk in the Big City


Featuring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. When Pa wins a jingle-writing contest, he and Ma head for New York City. They they get in trouble with gangsters when they lose some stolen money which they had already agreed to deliver to one of the thugs. 79 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The French Cookin’ Blues Band


This New York-based blues band plays a wide variety of styles, all firmly rooted in the blues. Ranging from the Delta to Chicago, back down to Texas and Louisiana "second line", they add our own unique touch to present a new look at this vital American art form.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Dancing Mambo: A Tribute to Afro-Cuban Music


Featuring Bobby Sanabria’s Multiverse Big Band and special guest Candido. The Park Palace was at one time located at 110th Street & 5th Avenue, and it was there in 1940 that Machito and his Afro Cubans made their debut and the dynamic “mambo” dance movement was born. This special Mother’s Day event honors and celebrate this wonderful music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

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
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4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Student Guitar Studio Recital


This concert will feature performances by Extension Division guitarists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Artist Anja Hitzenberger discusses her exhibition Take-Out: : Chinese Fast Food Photographs


Called "fascinating," "mouthwatering," "exotic," "colorful," "humorous," "disturbing," and "bizarely beautiful" by dozens of publications, including The Huffington Post, the exhibition "TAKE-OUT: Chinese Fast Food Photographs by Anja Hitzenberger" presents a series shot by Hitzenberger during a residency in Beijing in 2011.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Piano Works by Bach, Bartok, Schumann, and Chopin


With Renana Gutman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Elmo Cosentini, Organist


Cosentini is from Vienna, Austria.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Theater | Gospel Stage Play: God Doesn't Mean You Get to Live Forever


A gospel musician's faith is tested when he meets a famous singer who believes everlasting life is a cruel hoax perpetuated by God himself. It's takes a little girl to change their lives forever. Stars: Gregory Charles Royal (Duke Ellington Orchestra; Broadway Hit Five Guys Named Moe); Ken "Skillet" Crutchfield (Broadway Hit Ain't Misbehavin); Robbie Love from Los Angeles (Howard Hewitt,Keb' Mo); John B. Ross (Mama I Want To Sing). Introducing Zari Veres Royal. Directed by Terry Ballard.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Staged Reading | Play Reading: York, Pa., to Paris by Ken Jaworowski


This series presents sit-down readings of new and revisited scripts, generally followed by a moderated dramaturgical discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Student Driver: Indie Road


Come revel in the fun, supportive vibe as we celebrate the indie improv community of NYC and beyond! Each week, two kick-ass indie teams dominate the stage, followed by the fast-paced, down-and-dirty moves of hosts Student Driver.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Theater | Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet


Third-year Drama students are featured in their annual performances of works by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Academy Award-Nominated Documentary: Christian Frei's War Photographer (2002)


For War Photographer, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, Christian Frei followed James Nachtwey- one of the most famous war photographers in the world- for two years into the wars of Indonesia, Kosovo, and Palestine, as well as to other troubled areas around the globe. In War Photographer, special video micro-cameras are attached to Nachtwey's still camera. We hear every breath of the photographer and participate in the act of shooting images of war. And for the first time in the history of movies about photographers, this technique allows us the most intimate insight into the work of a concerned photojournalist. 96 min. Q&A with journalist Jimmy Briggs and co-curator Maira Nolasco.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Concert | From Russia With Love: String Works by Prokofiev and Shostakovich


Program: Shostakovich Piano Trio Prokofiev Sonata for 2 Violins Teneyev String Trio With The Brandy Trio, comprised of three unique artists that are drawn together by their love of music. Brandy has presented concerts every month for the past year. These concerts are a journey into the rich and largely unknown world that is the string trio. Brandy String Trio: Audrey Lo-vioin Pedro Vizzarro Vallejos-Viola Eric Cooper- Cello Special Guests: Min-Chun Lo-violin Emile Blondel-piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Student Chamber Music Recital


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Student Voice Recital


With Dong Kyung Oh, baritone and Ricardo Rivera, baritone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Vicious Cycle


A new Sunday open mic. Names are written, put in the bucket, then picked at random. Comics get 4 minutes. And the next week it happens again. It’s kinda like… a Vicious Cycle. Hosted by Molly Austin and Mike Brown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

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Play | A Play About a Famous Artist

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