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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 9, 2015?

37 free events take place on Friday, October 9 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 October 9 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 October . 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, October 9, 2015

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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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Federal Hall National Memorial Guided Tour


Ranger-guided tours are available to the public during operating hours. Times: 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM. This tour is available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from September through December 30.
   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. This tour takes place Mondays and Fridays at 10am.
   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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Workshop | Protecting Your Privacy and Security


This course will cover how important it is to be safe when providing your information on the internet as well as ensuring your computer is safe from those that want to hack it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Talk | This Is Not How My Book Starts – Or Is It? Introductions, Tables of Contents, and the Writing Process


Adam Arenson of Manhattan College will discuss what introductions and tables of contents can offer to writers as they work; to audiences as they read; and to book publishers as they decide what to publish. Aronson will also address the cases where introductions and tables of contents mislead.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

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. This tour takes place every Friday.
   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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Workshop | Apps on Tablets Workshop


Learn how to find apps, review apps and discover some of the most popular apps around for iOS and Android devices.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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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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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. This tour takes place Thursdays through Sundays at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | French Cinema: Xavier Dolan's Mommy (2014)


A widowed single mother, raising her violent son alone, finds new hope when a mysterious neighbor inserts herself into their household. 139 min. In French with English subtitles.
   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. This tour takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am and Mondays and Fridays at 2pm.
   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. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, Wednesdays at 4pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   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. This tour takes place every day at 10am and every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Reading | New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship Program's Thirtieth Anniversary Reading


With Bill Cheng, Luc Sante, and Dana Spiotta. Bill Cheng's first novel is the critically acclaimed "Southern Cross the Dog" (Ecco, 2014). "The Other Paris" is Luc Sante's most recent novel, forthcoming from FSG this fall. Dana Spiotta's most recent novel "Stone Arabia" (Scribner, 2012) was a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist. This event is hosted by Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, NYFA board member and author of the short story collection “Brief Encounters With the Enemy,” and the critically acclaimed memoir “When Skateboards Will Be Free."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 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. This tour takes place Monday and Fridays at 6pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Corto Circuito: 12th Annual Latino Short Film Festival of New York


Corto Circuito was formed ten years ago to showcase short films made by filmmakers from and about Latin America, Spain and the United States. The festival is unique in its mission to promote a wider and deeper understanding of the roots, life and diverse cultures of the Spanish and Portuguese speaking communities. Each year, the selections include animated and fictional short films, as well as documentaries and experimental works, many of which will be U.S and N.Y. premieres. The Festival involves multiple programs, Q&A’s and fiestas to celebrate the contributions Latino cultures have made to New York’s cultural landscape. This festival takes place Thursday October 8, Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10, 2015.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Curator's Tour: The Art of John Lennon: Imagination Nation


This is a show of illustration artworks of John Lennon to celebrate the 75th anniversary of his birthday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Exhibition: 10 Years in 1 Day


An exhibition and fundraiser celebrating the ten year anniversary of LAND, Brooklyn’s pioneering studio and gallery for artists with developmental disabilities. The opening reception will honor Margaret Bodell, LAND’s co-founder and field contributor.
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Opening Reception | Hy Eisman's Popeye: The Original Illustrations


The first exhibition in history to display the original works of Popeye by the iconoclast Hy Eisman. The show will feature his original comic strip illustrations from the years 2008 to 2012.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Open Book Night


They are having a book social! They hope you’ll come and share a book you loved reading! What to expect at Open Book Night: 1. Introduce your book with its title, author, publication date and genre (mystery, memoir, play, etc.). One book per person. 2. Tell what it’s about and why you loved it in 2 minutes or less. 3. They want to have fun, so no negative criticism please. 4. Learn about titles of books that you may enjoy and share with your friends. This month's theme is NEW YORK. Is there a book that captures the spirit of our vast city for you? Or a book that taught you something new about New York? A book that made you move here? Or one that helps you stay? Is there a book that gave you real insight into New Yorkers? Maybe there's a quintessential New York character — real or fictional — you'd like to discuss? They'd love to hear about it!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | P.C. Turczyn's Out of the Ethers: Bold Floral Mandalas


P.C. Turczyn’s body of work is based on the philosophies of sacred geometry as expressed in nature, sound and intention. Her paintings emerge from meditations, prayer and synchronicity, in which each piece is imbued with vibratory codes. Out of the Ethers opens with selected work from the Reification and Nada Brahma series, ending with the Infinite Qualities series where the full utilization of the mathematical constructs, from the previous series, are implemented in her swirling, bold, floral mandalas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Feminism and Legacies in Popular Culture


Join bell hooks and Beverly Guy-Sheftall in a discussion that reflects on feminism and their own legacies in popular culture today. Beverly Guy-Sheftall is a feminist scholar, writer and editor, and the Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies and English at Spelman College bell hooks is an author, activist, feminist and scholar-in-residence. This fall is her fifth and final week-long visit in a three-year residency.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Party | Comic Con Superheroes and Citizens of Gotham After Party


Hosted by storyboard artist and comic book illustrator Rolo Ledesma. Join Comic Con fans and attendees for Comic Con raffle, costume contest, networking and gift bags.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


The show will feature writer/comedians Bruce Cherry (Marijuana-logues’), Dave Lester (TV One's "Who's Got Jokes with Bill Bellamy"), Justy Dodge (Comical Radio) and illusionist Lee Alan Barrett. The No Name Comedy/Variety Show takes place October 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2015.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | The Public Theater Mobile Shakespeare Unit presents The Comedy of Errors


The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in Ephesus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and his servant, Dromio of Ephesus. When the Syracusans encounter the friends and families of their twins, a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of Antipholus of Ephesus, and false accusations of infidelity, theft, madness, and demonic possession.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Documentary: Bobbito Garcia's Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015)


During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, and Big Pun as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their radio show exceed 300 million. The late night program had a cult following in the art/fashion world and prison population as well. All would loyally tune in for the humor just as much for the exclusive tunes. Stretch and Bobbito brought a unique audience together, and created a platform that changed music forever. 95 min. This film will be shown October 5th as well as October 7th-11th.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Industry Night Comedy Show


Jeff Cerulli invites some of his favorites comedians to perform in an intimate venue on a show that has industrial strength. This month features Jeff Maurer (writer for Last Week Tonight), Kyle Ploof (Comedy Central), Brendan Fitzgibbons (Aol 2-Point Lead) and Myka Fox (Keith and the Girl). Come for the comedy stay for the DJ afterparty with dancing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Photographing a Love Story


A talk by former photographer Lauren Fleishman about the process of making her recently published photography book, The Lovers (Schilt Publishing). Inspired by the love letters her grandfather wrote to her grandmother during World War II, The Lovers documents the love stories of couples who have been together for more than 50 years.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | NYU Symphony performs works by Adams, Bartók, Shostakovich


Program: \ John Adams: The Chairman Dances Bartók: Viola Concerto Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | The Lab Sessions: Experimental Jazz Party and Jam Session


The Lab Sessions is an experimental jazz party and jam session hosted by bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones that explores genres from traditional and contemporary jazz, eclectic soul, funk, rock, and neo soul. Great music, great vibes, and a great time. This event recurs Fridays Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 23, and Oct 30.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Raye 6, Soulful Singer-Songwriter


The outré glam yet soulful electro-pop of this beguiling songwriter and vocalist combines lush production and dance floor-ready beats. Fresh from a performance at Central Park’s Summerstage and collaborations with artists like M-1 of Dead Prez, Ghostface Killah, and Joe Budden, Raye 6 takes the stage with an eclectic set of songs from her previous EP and new material from her forthcoming full length album. Recommended for fans of synth-y, hook-laden soundscapes in the vein of MGMT and Little Dragon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Post-Theatre Organ Recital


Solo concert by Ian Tomesch (Newark, NJ). Post-Theatre Organ Recitals occur every Friday in October.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 pm
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