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13 free events take place in New York City on Sunday, April 24, 2011.

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13 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, April 24, 2011

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Tour | Easter Chocolate Tour

An Easter Sunday Chocolate Tour, savoring the best chocolates in Gramercy Park and the East Village. Purchases are optional. Start with LA Burdick, quality bunny and mouse chocolates presented in the holiday spirit. Then head to Max Brenner, a top showman who never disappoints with chocolate pizza. Next stop is Black Hound, excellent selection and highly-rated Zagat keeps the shop very busy. And lastly Bespoke, a handmade sea-salt, caramel and pretzel with a chocolate shell is a big crowd pleaser. Walking distance is 1-1/4 mile, tour lasts 1-1/2 hours.

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11:00 am
$5

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.

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Fair | Street Fair

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Gallery Talk | The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Room

Demelza Champagne leads informal discussions in the room and answers questions.

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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Dance Performance | A Clearing in the Forest: Dance

Whether you're celebrating Easter, Earth Day, Arbor Day, or the bounty of spring, the Park's flowers are a beautiful symbol of the season of rebirth. Enjoy the San Francisco-based Capacitor Dance Company's interpretive performance, "The Perfect Flower," and learn about nearby Park blooms through activities for all ages with the Central Park Conservancy and New York Microscopical Society.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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.

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1:00 pm
$6

Discussion | Pen to Paper: A Conversation with Peter Bart

The author and famed former Variety editor discusses the larger-than-life personalities and conflicts that led to some of the most acclaimed Hollywood films of a generation.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Screening | Short Films on and by Native Americans

Featuring Cry Rock, ?E?anx/The Cave and Shimásání. Start times are 1pm and 3pm.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Author Reading | Jeffrey B. Perry reads from his book Hubert Harrison: The Voice of Harlem Radicalism, 1883-1918

Join author and historian Dr. Jeffrey B. Perry, as he discusses his book. The discussion will be immediately followed by a book signing.

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3:00 pm
Free

Open Mic | SOS: The Sunday Open Series

An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.

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3:00 pm
$3

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.

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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Bach Vespers

Program: Johann Sebastian Bach Bach Cantata 145 – Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen (I live, my heart, for your delight) Johann Bach Sei nun wieder zufrieden, meine Seele Michael Praetorius Benedicamus for Easter Day

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5:00 pm
Free-will offering

Concert | Experimental Music

With: --1st Set: the ZenBeatz Jane Grenier B.... word Albey Balgochian...bass w/special guest bassist Francois Grillot --2nd set:[d'istante3] Luciano Troja /Giancarlo Mazzù /Blaise Siwula --3rd set an open session

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7:00 pm
$5

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Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Classical Music | Holiday Concert at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Dance Performance | "Astonishing" Choreographer

Regular Price: $54
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Mysticism and Music from Broadway Creators

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Comedy by 13-time Emmy Winner with Broadway Actors