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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 4, 2013?

40 free events take place on Sunday, August 4 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 4 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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40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, August 4, 2013

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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Park Walk | Park Nature Walk


1 ½ to 2 miles. The park brings attention to its vital role in creating one of the scarcest resources in all of Manhattan—wildlife habitat! Learn about the Park’s wildlife by joining experienced naturalists on guided nature walks along the Park’s esplanade.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Festival | Fête Paradiso, the World's First Festival of Vintage French Carnival Rides and Carousels


Fête Paradiso, the world's first festival of vintage French carnival rides and carousels, will make its American debut this summer. The rare, museum-quality collection, which includes a diverse array of attractions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as carousels, flying swings and a pipe organ, will be available for the public to ride and enjoy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For nearly 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with it's wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. It's history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Williamsburg, Brooklyn Tour


It’s once abandoned waterfront is now is now filled with newly constructed condo towers and magnificent parks and stunning views of Manhattan. Known today as the hipster capital of the United States, Williamsburg is so much more than that, containing enclaves of Puerto Ricans, Polish, Italians, Dominicans and Hasidic Jews.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

City Walk | 'Round Manhattan Walk Part II: West Side


4 miles, easy pace. Walk through Battery Park, around Battery Park City, and through the Hudson River Park and The High Line, ending at 31st Street and Eighth Avenue. Bring lunch/beverage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Workshop | Chinese Chess Clinic


Practice Chinese Chess outdoors in the park, where it is traditionally played in cities throughout China.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | 3-Beach Walk: Sheepshead Bay to Brighton Beach


Easy walk & pace. Eat in Brighton Beach. Call to confirm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
$3

Hike | Far Rockaway Hike


Easy 3 - 4 miles with drop off points. Walk on boardwalk and beach and go for a swim. Bring lunch and bathing suits. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
$3

Festival | African Film Festival


An up close and personal introduction to the culture of the African continent. Through activities for visitors of all ages such as free films, African dance classes, storytelling and African cuisine, participators will be able to experience a rich and vibrant culture right on the island.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Park Docent Tour


Join a volunteer Docents for a free, guided walking tour. Docent Tours will cover the the topic of the park's design, history, and ecology. Learn about the history of the Brooklyn waterfront, sustainable design, and how the park came to life. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Space is limited, so please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a spot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Festival | The Fourth Annual Zine and Self-Published Photo Book Fair


This year’s theme, The Americas, presents photo books and zines from North, South and Central America. The curators – Jade Berreau, Lindsey Castillo, Victoria Gondra and Erik van der Weijde – each have backgrounds in publishing, with close ties to artists from all over the Americas. They have curated a wide range of work that reflects the region’s great diversity in art and culture. As in past years, all proceeds from the sale of zines and photo books will go directly to the artists or small publishers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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City Walk | FiDi-“The Financial District” Tour


Highlights: Trinity Church & Cemetery, Federal Hall, the Remains of the Wall Street Explosion, the Customs House, Fraunces Tavern.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Body Language


Enjoy an interactive and informative tour led by a knowledgeable museum educator. Body Language explores the body and written or verbal expression. Comprised mostly of works from the permanent collection, the exhibition shows how artists use language to evoke relationships to bodies, including those of viewers, using the human form to communicate ideas much as words might.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided. Class Schedule: 1:00-2:00pm 2:30-3:30pm 4:00-5:00pm 5:30-6:30pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...

Dance Performance | The Sounds of Korea


Celebrate the exquisite traditional performing arts of Korea—from delicate court music to graceful ritual dances to rousing processional music. Coming directly from South Korea, the internationally renowned Ensemble Sinawi performs shamanistic improvisations. Sounds of Korea is the premier performance group of Korean traditional arts in the U.S., founded and directed by master dancer and percussionist Sue Yeon Park, an NEA National Heritage Fellow. Based at New York’s Korean Performing Arts Center, exquisitely costumed dancers, musicians, and singers perform a range of theatrical masked dances, the popular vocal art of p’ansori (storytelling/folk opera), and rural percussion music. The New York Korean Traditional Marching Band is a military band ensemble specializing in daechwita (“great blowing and hitting”).
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Brazilian Sounds: Vanderlei Pereira and Blindfold Test


Drummer Vanderlei Pereira is one of the most sought-after musicians on the contemporary Brazilian jazz scene. Combining a prodigious knowledge of Brazilian rhythms with dazzling technique and a distinctive touch, Vanderlei has captivated audiences with his unique and electrifying performances.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Edward Dmytryk's 5-Time Oscar Nominee Crossfire (1947): 3 Bobs and a Gun


Starring Robert Young, Robert Mitchum, and Robert Ryan. A man is murdered, apparently by one of a group of soldiers just out of the army. But which one? And why? 86 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Hands-On Workshop: Art and Verse


The Body Language exhibition features artwork that explores the connection between written or verbal language and the body. In this art-making workshop challenge, participants will select a verse, quote or phrase to read aloud. Then create a work of art that reflects the movement, pattern, movement or rhythm in the verse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, 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 facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Grand Resort, Indie Pop Group


As a teenager in the Dominican Republic, Andrés M. Pichardo discovered the jangly world of UK indiepop and was immediately captivated. Upon moving to Boston, he started making recordings under the name Grand Resort, making his interpretations with sparkling 12-string guitar and dreamy synths. When he moved to Brooklyn in 2012, the solo project became a band.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | WBLS 5th Annual R&B Fest


Featuring: Raheem DeVaughn / Lyfe Jennings / Donell Jones / Erica Campbell and special guests.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Zumba on the Waterfront


Zumba fuses Latin and world music with aerobic interval training to sculpt the body and invigorate the soul! Fitness instructor Alma Bonilla's classes are so much fun you'll forget that you're burning calories. All fitness classes are one hour long. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Theater | Hip to Hip Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's The Tempest


After twelve years on a deserted island, a deposed Duke is now a mighty sorcerer. He raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. Half romance, half political thriller, Shakespeare's final masterpiece has it all: a shipwreck, conspiracy, magic, monsters, and love at first sight. Hip to Hip returns for its 7th year of free outdoor Shakespeare performed in repertory by a professional troupe of actors. Bring a blanket or low chair and picnic fare, and enjoy a Shakespeare play in the open air.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Screenwriting Workshop


With Raven Burnett.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | The Three Musketeers, a New Adaptation of the Dumas Novel


Hudson Warehouse Artistic Director Nicholas Martin-Smith has chosen to direct The Three Musketeers in a new adaptation from the Alexandre Dumas novel by Susane Lee. For years, audiences in the open courtyard seating of the Hudson Warehouse shows have thrilled to see the extensive fight choreography executed by the professional company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Lesson | Tango with Hector Del Curto's Eternal Tango


Dance lessons begin at 6:30pm courtesy of Dance Manhattan. Live bands go on at 7pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Theater | Outdoor Theater: Shakespeare's The Tempest


On a remote island, Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. This production, by New York Classical Theatre, is a roving production, in that the show and the audience move from place to place within the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Sacred Drums


Silvercloud Singers, Manuela Arciniegas & The Legacy Circle, Pandit Samir Chatterjee & Friends, Silva Dance Company, Something Positive Dance Company, Kaoru Watanabe Ne-O Ensemble, Román Díaz & Cimarron, Ousmane Sall & Yakar Roots and Rhythms, Neil Clarke, Tribute to Kimati Dinizulu (with Neil Clarke, Adam Rudolph, and students of Kimati Dinizulu), Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with special guest Will Calhoun. The drum’s centrality in sacred and popular music of cultures around the planet flows from the heartbeat of nature, a pulse that connects our traditions with the fluidity of the sea. Witness the rhythms of the sacred while rejoicing in the beauty of our shared cultural grounding. Each group—whether from Brazil, Japan, or downtown Manhattan—contributes to the centrality and essence of the global sacred experience we reflect as international communities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screening | 25th Annual Tompkins Square Riot Reunion Films


Radical cartoonist Seth Tobocman will present a special historical slideshow and there will be a screening of Paper Tiger Television’s Tompkins Square Park: Operation Class War on the Lower East Side.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Theater | Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew - Calypso Style


The Pulse Ensemble Theatre presents this unique interpretation of the Bard's comedy about the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Theater | Love's Labour's Lost, A New Musical Based on Shakespeare's Comedy


Songs by Michael Friedman. Book Adapted by Alex Timbers. Directed by Alex Timbers Romance, revelry and enchanting music ignite in this contemporary yet lovingly faithful musical adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy. The King and his best buds decide at their five-year college reunion to swear off the joys of women. But when four cute, clever girls from their past show up, they’re forced to reconsider all of that nonsense! Smart, sexy, outrageous, and irreverent, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST is a madcap celebration of true love and coming of age. Obie Award winner MICHAEL FRIEDMAN (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) and two-time Tony Award nominee ALEX TIMBERS (Peter and the Starcatcher) reunite for this fresh and unexpected evening of song, sonnets and Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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