39 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center. Classes are for all ...
more >> ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
7:30 am
free, no reservation required
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international ...
more >> 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" Five tours daily on the hour.
New York City's best and funniest walking tour…..and it’s Free! Arguably the world's most valuable, ...
more >> busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie fascinating histories is just waiting to be peeled away.
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
lululemon athletica provides free yoga classes for all ages and levels. Awaken the body’s potential ...
more >> with revitalizing movement, stretching, breathing, and poses. Some of yoga’s benefits include weight loss, deeper sleep, release from pain and arthritis, and a more youthful appearance. Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Mats are provided. In case of rain, please call.
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
This class is a lecture/demonstration. Learn about online image databases and research strategies, including ...
more >> digital collections.
Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history ...
more >> of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from ...
more >> members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free ...
more >> of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center. Terri Jones, ...
more >> her granddaughter Caitlyn, Leslie Wallace, and their sociable, people-friendly birds can be found, weather permitting. Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures.
11:30 am
free, no reservation required
Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. ...
more >> Tour will be approximately one hour.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A tour of Downtown — its history, architecture, and art, and its fascinating denizens. Tour includes ...
more >> Federal Hall, the U.S. Stock Exchange, Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern, U.S. Custom House, and Bowling Green. Led by a professional tour leader. Adults, please bring photo ID.
12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Frank Owens has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits ...
more >> include the first David Letterman Show in 1980 and It's Showtime at the Apollo. He has also worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concert of Tony Orlando and Dawn's "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree."
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Program:
Jorge Morel Danza en mi-minor
Jorge Cardoso Milonga
Astor Piazzolla Verano Porteño
Dionisio ...
more >> Aguado Introduction y Rondo Op. 2, No. 2
Agustín Barrios-Mangore Valse Op. 8, No. 3
Agustín Barrios-Mangore Un Sueño en la Floresta
Francisco Calleja Canción Triste
Joaquín Rogrigo Invocacion y Danza
Isaac Albeniz Cadiz from Suite Española Op. 47
Johann Kaspar Mertz Fantasie Hongroise Op. 65, No. 1
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history ...
more >> of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
1:30 pm
free, no reservation required
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2003, a word processing program ...
more >> you can use to create documents. Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
Do you need help using your laptop computer? Have you searched for a place that offers tutoring services ...
more >> but found the cost to high? This program was designed as an informal class where people can bring their own laptops, or other portable computer devices, and learn how to use them. If you don't own a laptop, or you're not comfortable bringing yours, the library can provide you with one for the class. This a great opportunity to get professional assistance from knowledgeable staff who can answer your computer questions and get you on the fast track to using your own laptop with confidence.
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
This revolutionary workout fuses high energy aerobics, martial arts, dance, yoga, and strength conditioning. ...
more >> Combining spoken affirmations with simple choreography, Intensati provides a heart pumping, exhilarating workout that builds physical, mental and spiritual muscle.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
This lecture series captures the increasingly trans-disciplinary nature of scientific, academic, artistic ...
more >> and cultural practices and, in particular, focuses on the complex cross-disciplinary settings for art’s production in contemporary life.
Tatiana Lyubetskaya briefly introduces the major concepts that form the basis of scientific thinking such as data, model, assumption and proof before examining specific cases of interdisciplinary scientific investigations in the fields of geology, geochemistry and geophysics illuminate. The common ground between these subjects is found in the principles of mathematical analysis, which allow processing and manipulating different kinds of information in order to construct theoretical models describing the behavior of complex systems.
Lyubetskaya was awarded the William Ebenezer Ford prize for research in mineralogy in 2008 and the Elias Loomis Prize for Excellence in Studies of Physics of the Earth in 2009; her papers are published in American Journal of Science, Journal of Geophysical Research and Journal of Petrology.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A walking program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With ...
more >> funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks hired trained walking instructors who will keep participants active, exercising and having fun.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
With Charles Lindner, a stand-up comedian, humorist, comedy writer, humor consultant and lecturer who ...
more >> will discuss how humor is an attitude that can be learned and practiced.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Fall in love with running or prepare for your first or next race. With this class, Riverside Run, turn ...
more >> yourself into a well-balanced running machine. Led by instructor Evan Armbrister, this vigorous running class will help you tune up your technique and get an intense workout at the same time – all against the beautiful backdrop of the Hudson River. Weather permitting.
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
David Goodwillie, author of the new book American Subversive, will present an introductory Fiction Writing ...
more >> Class. Goodwillie, an instructor at Gotham Writers’ Workshop, will reveal how writers craft fictional characters and bring them to life on the page through short lectures and readings from his new book. Participants are encouraged to bring pen and paper to complete short writing exercises.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Hersh, founder of the cult rock band Throwing Muses, discusses her outrageous tale of growing up much ...
more >> faster than planned in an onstage interview with journalist Katherine Lanpher.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
With pianist/composer Vijay Iyer as he discusses his newest
release Solo with Ken Druker.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes! Join instructors as they teach you to properly activate ...
more >> the muscles of your abdomen and back to create an incredible amount of stability in your torso. Open to all skill levels, but space is limited. Registration begins at 6:30pm each evening. A limited number of mats are available for rental for free (with valid ID).
Editor's Pick
Come and enjoy Czech films and Manhattan views on the rooftop. Films are screened at dusk. In case of ...
more >> bad weather films will be screened at 8:30 pm indoors. All films in Czech with English subtitles. Tonight: Waiter, Scarper!.
8:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents ...
more >> in at this gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.