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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 9, 2010?

28 free events take place on Monday, August 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 August 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 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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28 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 9, 2010

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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" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | A guided tour of a beautiful museum (usually $10)


This beautiful Museum is accessible by guided tour only. Tours are offered every half hour with the last tour beginning at 4 pm. Regular (non-Monday) admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children (age 5-18). FREE Mondays this summer through August 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Tai Chi is an ancient form of mind body exercise that uses purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self defense.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Genealogy 1: An Introduction


Hands on using wireless laptops. Exploring your family history? Learn how to trace your roots in this introduction to genealogy. Discover library and web resources for genealogical research.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Dance Performance | Choreographer Paul–André Fortier's Solo 30x30


A 30-minute dance performance presented in the same location, at the same time for 30 consecutive days. Created by choreographer and performer Paul-André Fortier, one of the leading figures in Canadian contemporary dance, this minimalist work is stripped of the stage’s artifice and grounded in the urban décor to form a bond between performer, audience and place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz Piano: Junior Mance


Junior Mance is an international jazz musician who has performed with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, and Lester Young. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997. When not traveling, Junior can be found every Sunday performing at Cafe' Loup in NYC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Performance | Performance Art: LoVid's Trichrome Navigation


Interdisciplinary artist duo LoVid lead a team of performers and audience members through an obstacle course, carrying electronic components from one side to another, building an electronic musical instrument that produces live sound. Beginning with minimal sound and movement, the performance progresses to a crescendo of increasing density and sound.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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City Walk | Historic Districts Walking Tour


The tour lasts approx 2.5 hours and has a total distance of approx 2.5 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Internet 2: Searching the Web


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how to find information online using search engines and subject directories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Marketing Through Google (Free and Pay-Per-Click)


There are two ways to show up on Google (the most important search engine by a mile): by getting indexed and by using Pay-Per-Click advertising. In this seminar we’ll show you how to get the best results using both strategies, based on experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Beachgrass Music: Old Silver Band


Beachgrass music that sets the scene for a beautiful sunset over the water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Marketing Through Google (Free and Pay-Per-Click)


There are two ways to show up on Google (the most important search engine by a mile): by getting indexed and by using Pay-Per-Click advertising. In this seminar we’ll show you how to get the best results using both strategies, based on experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Lope de Vega's Spanish Golden Age Comedy Madness in Valencia


The Instant Shakespeare Company presents this story of two lovers who, fleeing from the Spanish army and an oppressive father, feign insanity and seek refuge in the asylum of Valencia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Teach Yourself Using Online Resources


Hands on using wireless laptops. Explore Library databases and free websites that will help you learn a variety of skills and subjects. Prepare for many academic, civil service and professional licensing exams using LearningExpressLibrary, available from home with your library card.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Arthur Nersesian reads from his book Mesopotamia


Things have not been going well for journalist Sandy Bloomgarten, but when a tabloid offers her a freelance assignment just a stone's throw from her childhood home in Mesopotamia, Tennessee, she takes it. However, she finds a different story: the killing of Elvis impersonators performing at the annual Sing-the-King festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Bill Saxton, Jazz Saxophonist


Bill Saxton was born in Harlem and attended NYC public schools. His music career spans from the late 1960’s to the present. He went on to appear with and/or record with jazz giants, such as Roy Haynes, Jackie McLean, Clark Terry, Nancy Wilson, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster, Carmen McRae, Mongo Santa Maria, Roy Ayers, Barry Harris, Tito Puente, and Charles Tolliver, to name a few.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Steig Larsson's Novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


Join the reading group for a lively discussion of this month's selection, the first book in Larsson's "Milennium Trilogy."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Stories & Music: The Adam Wade Show / BTK Band


Moth storytelling favorite Adam Wade has put together many of his winning heartfelt and humorous stories for a special show. He’ll also sing a few songs, and play video shorts. No two shows will be the same. A different featured guest will start the evening off. The BTK Band, NYC’s hardest-drinking improvised storytelling rock band, will follow. Raconteurs regale the audience with true stories from their lives while music and lyrics are improvised to turn their stories into songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Other | Feed Your Head Rock Trivia Contest


Join hardcore music enthusiasts for a fun and challenging multi-round contest that tests your knowledge on a wide range of rock and roll topics. The winning teams receive free drinks and bragging rights!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Other | Feed Your Head Rock Trivia Contest


Join hardcore music enthusiasts for a fun and challenging multi-round contest that tests your knowledge on a wide range of rock and roll topics. The winning teams receive free drinks and bragging rights!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Herbert Ross' Academy Award-Winning The Goodbye Girl (1977): Romance Simonized


With Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason and Quinn Cummings. After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor. 110 Min. Preceded at 7pm by a talk from Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The films begin at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Richard Donner's Oscar-Nominated Superman: The Movie (1978): The Original Superhero


With Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. The Man of Steel battles Lex Luthors while wooing Lois Lane in the original superhero blockbuster.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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