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43 free events take place in New York City on Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
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43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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Workshop | Park Tai Chi


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.
   
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7:30 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Park Yoga


Expert instructors, provided by lululemon athletica, lead all levels of yogis. Mats are provided.
   
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10:00 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.
   
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11:00 am
$6

Performance | Write Out Front: A Playwright Happening


Watch emerging and emerged playwrights, book writers and lyricists create new work right in front of your eyes. During two hour time slots, a writer or writer's team will write a new play in the storefront window with a screen shot of their computer projected behind them, visible to the street. See writers create new worlds, find inspiration and try to avoid Facebook (or not). Come see playwrights from shows coming up or currently playing at venues around town including the NY International Fringe Festival.
   
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

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.
   
11:15 am
Free...

Birdwatching | Meet the Birds


Get an up-close visit with exotic birds from the Arcadia Bird Sanctuary and Education Center. Sanctuary Director Terri Jones and her sociable, people-friendly birds can be found near every Tuesday this summer, weather permitting. Stop by to watch, ask questions, interact with the birds, or just take pictures.
   
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11:30 am
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Emily gives a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Jazz | Frank Owens, Jazz Pianist


Frank Owens has had a career in virtually all aspects of the music profession. His television credits include the First David Letterman Show in 1980 and It's Showtime at the Apollo. He has worked with an array of singers and received a gold record for his Rhythm Concept of Tony Orlando and Dawn's Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree.
   
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Harlan Muir, Accordionist


Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.
   
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano Works by Bach, Brahms, Chopin and Debussy


Program" BACH Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911 BRAHMS Four Pieces for Piano, Op. 119 MORAVEC Unsparkles CHOPIN Polonaise-Fantasy DEBUSSY L'isle Joyeuse ALBENIZ Narrava With: Zhenni Li, solo piano
   
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom” Tour


Take a walk around the lands dominated by the Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Tour is approximately one hour.
   
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12:30 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar-Nominated Vertigo (1958): Dizzying Drama


With James Stewart, Kim Novak and Barbara Bel Geddes. A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. 128 min.
   
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1:00 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.
   
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1:00 pm
$6

Gallery Talk | Tour of Jubilation|Rumination: Life, Real and Imagined


Free tour with curator Lee Kogan.
   
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1:00 pm
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Tour | U.S. Customs House Building Tour


Museum Ambassadors provide a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Free Classes in the Park. Knitty City provides free instruction to beginners. Yarn and needles are provided.
   
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1:30 pm
Free

Workshop | CANCELLED***Ballet Exercise Class for Adults***CANCELLED


***THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** Here’s your chance to experience the ballerina in you. Learn basic ballet steps and experience the joy of dancing in a class that combines ballet and exercise specifically for older adults. You’ll have fun as you dance and see for yourself the benefits of ballet for good balance, agility and grace. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to have fun.
   
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Emily gives a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | What’s New in Photoshop CS6


Photoshop CS6 brings an updated interface and new features. Whether you're retouching photos or creating graphics, there should be some new features you'll like. Let them show them to you.
   
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3:00 pm
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Film | George Nolfi's The Adjustment Bureau (2010): Political Thriller


With Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Shohreh Aghdashloo. The affair between a politician and a ballerina is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart. 99 min.
   
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4:00 pm
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Concert | 4th Annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival


Featuring Poundcake (Teddy Thompson, Jeff Hill and Ethan Eubanks). The trio covers classic tunes from the 50's and 60's.
   
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
   
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment.
   
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | Tuesday Night Park Tour


Explore with park designers and planners to learn the history of the site, the process that led to its creation, and features of the landscape and sustainable elements.
   
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6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | What’s New in Photoshop CS6


Photoshop CS6 brings an updated interface and new features. Whether you're retouching photos or creating graphics, there should be some new features you'll like. Let them show them to you.
   
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6:00 pm
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Tour | Guided Tour of the High Line


Join a docent for a fun and informative walk along the High Line. Learn about the history, design, art, and horticulture of this unique park. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee your spot.
   
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Park Circuit Fitness Class


Get fit this summer with innovative exercises designed by top trainers to utilize the Park's best natural features: rocks, trails, stairs, hills, and gorgeous open lawns. A variety of classes will help you maximize your strength and agility, as well as increase flexibility and muscle tone. All fitness levels welcome. Space is limited to 40 participants per class on a first come, first served basis. Ages 18+.
   
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates - Mat Class


This total body workout is a great way to develop superior core muscle power and tone, all with a beautiful view of the Hudson. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
   
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the City


Every Tuesday at dusk, gaze at the stars, planets, and moon using high-powered telescopes, and chat with members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York about the sites you see.
   
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga Classes


Landscaped gardens and water views provide an inspiring backdrop, as a certified instructor flows through vinyasas with the breezes of the river. This is a fun (and free!) opportunity to bring your yoga practice into the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of this uniquely special urban setting. A limited number of yoga mats are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and towels.
   
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | Thomas A. Reppetto discusses his book Battleground New York City: Countering Spies, Saboteurs, and Terrorists since 1861


Starting with the bloody draft riots during the Civil War, the author, the former president of the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, a watchdog and research organization on crime and criminal justice, guides the audience through New York City's history, emphasizing the battles against twentieth-century German and Russian spies and Islamic radicals.
   
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Mass Hysteria! / Motorsquid


This is the story of seven strangers, trained at the People’s Improv Theater in NYC, they improv and play together…find out what happens when they stop being polite…and start getting hysterical. Mass Hysteria! is Alex Askot, Joe Charles, Dan D’Agostino, Tommy DiLillo, Adam Howard, Helen Kim, and Becky Krause. Motorquid is Jun Naito, Amanda Bell, Erin Klabunde, Colleen Goodhue, Winston H. Shaw, Jess Miller, Tootsie Bellittera and Ziggy Zografakis.Just like an actual squid, this NYC based improv group releases a cloud of dark ink if pursued or threatened.
   
7:00 pm
$5

Film | Korean Cinema: Unbowed (2011)


A professor protests the unfair legal system.
   
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Mother-daughter authors Kathy and Kerry Reichs discuss their books


Authors and mother/daughter duo Kathy Reichs and Kerry Reichs discuss and sign their new books, Bones Are Forever and What You Wish For.
   
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry of Ekphrasis


With Eduardo Corral, Sharon Dolin, Dean Kostos and Michael T. Young.
   
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Waterfront Workouts: Pilates with the Fitness Guru


The Fitness Guru returns with Pilates Mat classes overlooking the New York Harbor. Limited mats available. Registration begins at 6:30pm.
   
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga Bliss Class


Every Tuesday evening in August you can salute the setting sun while doing yoga. Please bring your own mat or towel!
   
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Outdoor Screening: Glass' Satyagraha


Philip Glass’s landmark opera, whose Sanskrit title translates as “truth force,” explores Mahatma Gandhi’s formative years in South Africa. The visually extravagant production, starring Richard Croft, is directed and designed by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch. Styagraha features minimal subtitles. Composer Philip Glass used as his text the ancient Sanskrit scripture the Bhagavad Gita, which does not relate to the actual action taking place on stage. Glass did not wish the text to be understood—just to be heard—and to allow the actions on stage to speak for themselves.
   
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7:45 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance and Theater: Witness Relocation's I’m Going To Make A Small Incision Behind Your Ear To Check And See If You’re Actually Human


Witness Relocation combines dance and theater with the energy of a rock show, exploding contemporary culture into intensely physical, outrageous, poetic, and sometimes brutal performances in order to question the assumptions of the modern day experience.
   
8:00 pm
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Theater | Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's Into the Woods, the Broadway Smash


A witch's curse condemns the Baker and his Wife to a life without children. They embark on a quest to find the four items required to break the spell: the cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold. Will they succeed? And what happens after "happily ever after?" A masterpiece by musical theater giants Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Into the Woods is a witty and irreverent reimagining of beloved classic fairytales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. Featuring Amy Adams, Jack Broderick, Gideon Glick, Cooper Grodin, Ivan Hernandez, Tina Johnson, Josh Lamon, Jessie Mueller, Donna Murphy, Laura Shoop, and Tess Soltau.
   
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Cold Soda


Come to the most refreshing night of stand-up comedy in the city. If calories were laughs and sticks and stones were if’s and but’s, then the only way to escape this mangled sentence would be to see this amazing show.
   
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9:30 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Bring It!


Jay Welch hosts this stand up comedy open mic every Tuesday at 11pm. Sign up and you can be a part of the show! Each week, Jay and his special guests will be joined by 10 additional acts whose names will be drawn from the golden bowl of destiny. Win “joke of the night” and you are guaranteed a slot on the following Tuesday.
   
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Study Hall


The newest improv jam. STUDY HALL is an opportunity for students of all levels [and all schools] to get more time on stage to do what’s being taught in their classes. Just bring your student IDs and something to work on. Hosted by Lucas Hazlett.
   
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11:00 pm
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