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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 17, 2012?

15 free events take place on Monday, September 17 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 September 17 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 September . 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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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, September 17, 2012

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Other | 2012 New York Motorexpo


Motorexpo returns for its fifth annual Lower Manhattan event! Unlike any other auto show, the 2012 New York Motorexpo will tantalize New Yorkers with a free automotive display of the latest vehicles from many of the world's leading motor manufacturers. Get unrivalled access to the exteriors and interiors of the most exciting models from BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Lincoln, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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11:00 am
$6

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: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Jazz | Dan Manjovi, Award-Winning Pianist


Dan Manjovi is an award-winning musician and composer, and a New York favorite. His song Somethin's Comin' My Way is featured in the film and soundtrack to the 2009 Oscar-award winning Lionsgate film Precious. As a solo artist singer/songwriter he has released two solo albums, Dan Manjovi (2005), and Woke Up This Morning (2008).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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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2:00 pm
$6

Workshop | Wii Fit for Adults


Calling all Adults who want to lose or maintain current weight: Join Wii Fit for Adults and benefit from burning calories, socializing, maintaining current weight and/or tracking your BMI. Use the various workouts including yoga, strength training, boxing, stepping, hula hooping, running, and regaining balance through using the balance exercises. The Wii tracks your weight and BMI as well as your progress and allows you to compete with others. It is a fun way to keep a record of your progress while exercising.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Museum Ambassador Asia Tail gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dancing | Park Square Dance


Square dance hits the big city. Do-si-do and promenade at a dance party like no other, with a whole lot of country food, music, and fun to midtown. - Live Appalachian music - Follow the calls of Dave Harvey from NYC Barn Dance - Down-home fixings and drinks by 'wichcraft - Ticket giveaways from Southwest Airlines Country festive attire welcomed. No experience or partner necessary. They'll pair ya up and teach ya the steps. All dances taught all night.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Screening | German Documentary: Marianne Kapfer's The Photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher (2010)


Blast furnaces, winding towers, processing plants – in many places the dilapidated remains of industrial development – live on in the photographs of Bernd and Hilla Becher. In this documentary film, the couple from Düsseldorf tell the story of their lives, work and activities, which for four decades were dedicated to photographing industrial facilities. 94 min. In German with English subtitles. Kapfer and Hilla Becher will be present at the screening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Protest Movements and Elections


A panel discussion with renowned Austrian political scientist Anton Pelinka on new social protest movements and their influence on elections in the United States and Europe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Why Dance in the Art World?


An exciting event exploring the history and future of the art world’s interest in dance. The evening will feature a context-setting introduction by historian Jennifer Homans, followed by a panel discussion with choreographer, writer, and visual artist Ralph Lemon, curator Jenny Schlenzka, and art critic David Velasco, moderated by Performa founding director and curator RoseLee Goldberg.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Ann & Nancy Wilson, frontwomen for the rock band Heart, discuss their book Kicking and Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll


The mystery of "Magic Man." The wicked riff of "Barracuda." The sadness and beauty of "Alone." The raw energy of "Crazy On You." These songs, and so many more, are part of the fabric of American music. Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has given fans everywhere classic, raw, and pure badass rock and roll for more than three decades.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | IFP Labs Showcase


The Labs are a year-long mentorship program supporting narrative and documentary directors throughout post production and the completion, marketing and distribution of their first feature film. The program has become the leading U.S. forum for industry to discover and support fresh talent on the independent scene just prior to their introduction to the marketplace. Previous Lab alumni have found success at festivals around the world including Sundance, Berlin, Toronto, Venice and SXSW. All projects presented in the Labs will be premiering at domestic and international film festivals over the next 18 months. 7:30PM Doors Open 8:00PM Live Music 8:30PM Films Begin 10:15PM-12:30AM After-party with complimentary beer
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Base Jam


Leap — and then look! — into the newest open-improv session. Base Jam lets improv students of all stripes to jump head-first into the wonderful and frightening world of long-form improvisation. Let’s face it: Getting better at improv is about flight hours — the time spent on a stage, in a scene, in front of people — leaping first, and then looking for a place to land. Or to keep flying. Hosted by Gary DeNoia and Keith Huang.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Fresh


Michelle Wolf and Erin Lennox host this FREE stand up open mic every Monday night at 11PM. Sign up and you can be part of the show! Each week Michelle & Erin (and special guests) will be joined by additional acts whose names will be drawn from the golden bowl of destiny. FRESH gives you the chance to work that new joke or rework an oldie but goodie.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $59
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | A Play About a Famous Artist

Regular Price: $35
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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