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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 25, 2011?

38 free events take place on Thursday, August 25 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 August 25 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 August . 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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38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, August 25, 2011

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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Tai Chi and Eternal Spring are instructed by members of the Tai Chi Chuan Center for all ages and experience levels. Classes are rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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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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11:00 am
$6

Workshop | Odysseus at Hell Gate: An East River Puppetscape with Processional Arts Workshop


Come help visiting artists Alex Kahn and Sophia Michahelles transform the Park into a giant puppetscape evoking the history of New York's forgotten islands through the lens of Homeric myth. Odysseus at Hell Gate will be created during drop-in workshops and later performed entirely by volunteers during a park-wide event. Kahn and Michahelles, whose large-scale puppet works lead the renowned NY Village Halloween Parade, will introduce participants to a variety of techniques in pageant puppetry. Odysseus at Hell Gate is a FREE program and all materials will be provided. The workshops are open to all ages, with a focus on adults and teenagers. Workshop participants are invited to drop in, and stay as long or as little as they want. However, they kindly request that you register in advance. Two sessions: 11 AM - 2 PM and 3 PM - 7 PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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. 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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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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Jazz | Kuni Mikami, Jazz Pianist


Born in Tokyo, Kuni came to the United States in 1975. He continues to play for many of the top big-bands around including: the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Duke Ellington; Cab Calloway; Illinois Jaquet; and George Gee Orchestra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | U.S. Army Band from West Point


Comprised of graduates from America's finest music schools, the professional musicians of the West Point Band are honored to present provocative performances while providing the U.S. Military Academy's Corps of Cadets with a piece of living history. Today's West Point Band is comprised of four components: the Concert Band, the Jazz Knights, the Hellcats, and Support Staff. If you are interested in the Cadet ensembles or the myriad of Cadet activities, please visit the United States Military Academy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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

Gallery Talk | Closer-Look Tour: Quilts


Tour Super Stars: Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum and the 9/11 National Tribute Quilt with curator emerita Lee Kogan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Databases


Hands on using wireless laptops. Search for full-text articles in more than more than 4,600 magazines and scholarly journals covering a wide range of subjects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Film | Chinese Cinema: Yimou Zhang's Not One Less (1999)


A young woman comes to a remote Chinese village to be a substitute teacher. Barely older than her students, the shy girl is charged with keeping the class intact for one month or she won't be paid. When one of her students disappears into the city to find work, the stubborn teacher is determined to follow the boy and bring him back to school. Once in the city, her simple peasant pleas fall on deaf ears, and only when the manager of the local television station sympathizes does her search bear fruit. 106 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. A humorous short film will precede the feature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Eat Healthy for Your Heart


A health seminar conducted by the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Stay Well Exercise


A free Stay Well exercise session. Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC's Department for the aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. All participants are required to sign a personal medical waiver at the beginning of the class. The class is limited to 10 participants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Intro to Adobe Fireworks


Adobe Fireworks is THE place to create web graphics. To prove it, we’re giving a free seminar to show why Fireworks rocks! Come in and judge for yourself. If you do anything web related or want to start creating web graphics, and have never heard of or used Fireworks you need to attend this seminar. If you think that Photoshop and Illustrator are all you need to create web graphics you are working too hard and owe it to yourself to know Fireworks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Film | French Film: Vincent Paronnaud & Marjane Satrapi's Oscar Nominee Persepolis (2007)


In 1970s Iran, Marjane "Marji" Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family. Their long dream is realized when the hated Shah is defeated in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, Marji grows up to witness first hand how the new Iran has become a repressive tyranny on its own. 95 min. With dubbed English dialogue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Chess & Games Club


A beginning and intermediate chess program for adults. Show off your best moves against other chess fans! Or simply learn from other chess fans! Whether you're a chess master or just starting out, come for some board time. They also welcome board games and strategy games as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Kayaking and Community Rowing


Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park


Harlem Stage and Urban Word NYC partner for Uptown Open: Summer Edition. Featuring members of Urban Word NYC’s newly crowned 2011 Slam Team, this open mic series for youth offers a safe space to share their voices.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Clutter Support Group


Do you feel overwhelmed by the possessions, papers and piles that have taken over your life and space? Don't know how or where to start to make changes? You're not alone. Join the Clutter Support Group, an educational support group for individuals who are struggling with clutter and disorganization. The Clutter Support Group will be a member-based group facilitated by organizing expert AJ Miller. The group will address clutter and disorganization related issues and offer support, information, tips and techniques to combat clutter and become better organized. Open to people of all ages with any degree of disorganization
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Jazz | Summer Evening Jazz with Yvonnick Prene


Join the celebration of the 25th anniversary of The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music at a free outdoor jazz concert. Tonight’s performance is by Yvonnick Prene.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Intro to Adobe Fireworks


Adobe Fireworks is THE place to create web graphics. To prove it, we’re giving a free seminar to show why Fireworks rocks! Come in and judge for yourself. If you do anything web related or want to start creating web graphics, and have never heard of or used Fireworks you need to attend this seminar. If you think that Photoshop and Illustrator are all you need to create web graphics you are working too hard and owe it to yourself to know Fireworks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Launching Your Job Search in the Fall


Career coach Win Sheffield guides you through a relaxed process of setting direction and priorities to make your fall career efforts really productive.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Making Talking About Yourself Easy


Part of the series, How to Find Satisfying Work, coach Win Sheffield addresses effective practices and actions to find work and to keep your career productive and interesting to you. In job search we need to communicate our value to many people in any number of circumstances. Simply keeping on top of what we say is hard and especially hard when we are not sure where exactly we are heading, our targets are changing or we have more than one target. Win will show you how to talk about yourself without fuss and without bragging. Learn how to to develop a branding message and how to adapt your message to your audience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Wine & Spririts Tasting


A casual meet n' greet for wine and spirit loving New Yorkers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis. Mats are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | MS Excel 2 Workshop


Hands on using wireless laptops. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2003. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | The Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare


The Bard's story of the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Performed by Hudson Warehouse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Understanding the New NYS Power of Attorney and NYS Family Health Care Decisions Act of 2010


Jeffrey A. Asher, Esq. on learning the right and wrong way to appoint your financial and health care decision makers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Christian Paluck's Magic Sauce


A savory-sweet fusion of personalities combine to entice oneself to relish the palate of humanity. It's a big sloppy bucket of humanity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Dancing | Dancing and Caribbean jazz music


¡Arriba! An evening of dancing and Caribbean jazz music. Live music by Tony Terrell.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Indie Rock with Wavves


Nathan Williams has been on a major ascent in the indie rock world since the first two albums worth of naive punk rock he recorded behind his parents' San Diego home as Wavves became a sensation in the world of indie music. His newest release, 2010’s King of the Beach, is an adventurous and ambitious record. It cuts deeper into the bleeding throat catharsis and 60’s sunshine soul that Wavves is known for. It also unexpectedly flips out with elements of primitive electronics and psychedelic studio experimentation. Unlike Wavves’ previously released material, recorded in haphazard bursts on Williams’ laptop, King of the Beach was toiled over for three months, producing an end result that is multi-layered with inspiration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Bill Condon's Oscar-Winning Dreamgirls (2006): Loosely Based on the Supremes


With Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx. Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers crosses over to the pop charts in the early 1960's. 130 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Discussion | Dialogue with Three Chords


A monthly collaboration by playwright Stephen Gracia and director Michael LoPorto brings punk ideology back to Greenwich Village through theatre. It applies the stripped down, do-it-yourself philosophy of punk to the stage and features staged readings of short plays & poetry followed by live music. As the performances continue they will further the dialogue by showcasing the work of other writers in a segment called “Two People Talking.” You can even have a dialogue of your own with the artists: each performance is followed by a talk back.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Roman Polanski's Oscar-Winning Rosemary's Baby (1968): That Little Devil


With Mia Farrow, Ruth Gordon and John Cassavetes. Roman Polanski's American film debut might make you think twice before you complain about your loud neighbors. At least they're not Satanists! Follow Mia Farrow and her pixie haircut through this strange tale of deception, mystery, violence and more, all in the setting of the famous Dakota apartment building. 136 min. Also showing is the short Wisdom Teeth by Don Hertzfeldt. A long and painful tooth extraction delivers a surprise. DJ: Ming (of Ming & FS) starts at 6pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Ballets with a Twist: Cocktail Hour


Choreographer Marilyn Klaus’s clever, sumptuous suite promises to seduce virgin and seasoned audiences alike. This collection of dances celebrates cocktail culture with an irreverent pop sensibility. Music composed by Stephen Gaboury. Costumes created by Catherine Zehr.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


Join the Amateur Astronomers as they guide your eyes to the wonders of astronomy. Look for the telescopes!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 pm
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Performance | The Big One Comedy Show


The hottest comedians in New York City join special guests from NBC, Comedy Central, and more in a weekly comedy extravaganza on the main stage of the newly-renovated People's Improv Theater. Hosted by Harrison Greenbaum (Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch" and Andy Kaufman Award winner)
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 pm
$5
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