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45 free events take place in New York City on Friday, August 22, 2014.
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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 22, 2014

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Concert | Hunter Hayes, Country Crooner


The 22-year-old singer from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana drops by to promote his second LP, Storyline. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Morning Crunch Fitness


The Crunch Gym will be holding FREE fitness classes. Schedule: Mondays: Yoga, Sunrise Salutations Tuesdays: Breakfast Bootcamp w/ Personal Trainers Wednesdays: Wellness Wednesday with a Yoga/Pilate’s fusion Thursdays: Throwback Thursdays w/ Retro-Robics Fridays: Zumba or Dance classes
   New York, NY
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7:00 am
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Concert | Robin Thicke, Controversial R&B Singer


The singer, who just a year ago owned radio with his hit "Blurred Lines," is struggling through a spate of bad publicity as he tries to promote his new CD, Paula. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York, NY
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7:00 am
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Concert | Tyler Farr, Country Singer


Missouri's Tyler Farr started as a songwriter for other acts, but he's been recording as a singer since 2012. His first album is Redneck Crazy.
   New York, NY
7:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Tai Chi Workshop


Increase physical balance, strength, and mental focus. Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with expert Alex Hing. No experience is necessary! Hing has practiced martial arts for over 30 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with Tai Chi grand master William C. C. Chen.
   New York, NY
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8:30 am
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Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   
10:00 am
Free plus $6.75...

Workshop | Android vs. iPad Petting Zoo


Come and experience these devices hands-on. This class will explore the features that make Android tablets and Ipad tablets similar and different.
   New York, NY
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10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


City Hall Park, Broadway, New York, NY, United States (map) DescriptionFree Tours by Foot is partnering with Visit New York Tours in offering a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo. This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Chess, Checkers and Board Games


Stop by to play some brain games like chess, checkers, and other board games. All Ages.
   
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10:00 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: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   
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10:00 am
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Performance | Performance Art: Personal-Political-Universal by Liliana Dirks-Goodman


For these performances, Dirks-Goodman takes a series of daily actions that look at an American family against a backdrop of statistical data, portraits of the spaces they live and work in, and "motivational" statements.
   New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends. All players welcome.
   New York, NY
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10:30 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.
   
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11:00 am
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Workshop | MS PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners Workshop


Learn to create a presentation using Microsoft Power Point 2010. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images, drawings, videos, and running your slideshow.
   New York, NY
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11:15 am
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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. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


Travel from Grand Army Plaza, past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and stop at the Dairy on this trip through the southern Park highlights. Route involves moderate inclines and some stairs. 45 minutes.
   New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibit Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Join a 45-minute docent-led tour of the ABC of It exhibition. Start times: 12:30pm, 2:30pm.
   
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Victor Lin


A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor Lin is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia University, Teachers College, and The Calhoun School.
   New York, NY
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Advanced MS PowerPoint 2010 Workshop


Explore more advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Topics include using transitions and animations.
   
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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
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Film | Fred Schepisi's The Russia House (1990): le Carré Adaptation


Cast: Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider. An expatriate British publisher unexpectedly finds himself working for British intelligence to investigate people in Russia. 123 minutes
   
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Friday Chess


Open to all players and skill levels from beginner to expert - anyone who wants to play.
   New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   
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2:00 pm
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Tour | 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.
   
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2:00 pm
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Film | Michael Crichton's Westworld (1973): Robots Run Amok


With Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin. A robot malfunction creates havoc and terror for unsuspecting vacationers at a futuristic, adult-themed amusement park. 88 min.
   
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | Edith Wharton: A Writing Life


Explores the transformation of wealthy New York socialite Edith Wharton into one of America's greatest authors.
   
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2:15 pm
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Workshop | Adult Volleyball Clinic


Brush up on your skills with coaching and tips from the experts at Metro Beach Sports. You’ll spruce up your game with advanced techniques including serving, setting, spiking, passing and ball control, and diving and rolling drills.
   
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Party Game Social


Join and meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. The Party Game Social is perfect for large groups and individuals looking to meet other players. With Apples to Apples, Taboo, Scattergories and Menu Mash-Up, these games are sure to get the fun started. Drop in anytime, as many party games allow for late additions.
   
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors


With the Chinatown YMCA.
   New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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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
   
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6:00 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Theater: Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale


Hudson Warehouse presents their outdoor production of the Bard's play first performed in 1611. Although it was grouped among the comedies, some modern editors have relabeled the play as one of Shakespeare's late romances. Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith.
   New York, NY
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Sunset Jam on the Hudson


Join a drumming circle led by master drummers. Instruments provided, or bring your own.
   New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Theater | An outdoor production of Shakespeare's Love's Labor's Lost


Shakespeare's smart comedy about the battle of the sexes. A king and friends swear an oath to renounce women, but a princess and companions put that plan to the test. Produced by the award-winning Boomerang Theatre Company, known for its Shakespeare series in Central Park.
   
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Dead Gaze, Pop Quintet


Coming from the hills of North Mississippi, Cole Furlow has been releasing material under the guise of Dead Gaze since 2009, recently morphing into a five-piece live band. Combining effortless pop songs with recordings that put an emphasis on texture, Dead Gaze has received critical acclaim on sites such as Altered Zones, The Fader, and Weekly Tape Deck.
   New York, NY
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Hip-Hop Dance Aerobics


This Dodge YMCA class gets your heart pumping with Hip-Hop music and hot step-by-step dance moves.
   
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Max Gallico and Friends


Friday nights mean great local music.
   New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


Featuring performers Adam Wade (two-time MOTH Grand Slam-winning storyteller), comic Joseph Rocha (Galavision's "!Que Loco!”) and sketch comedy collective Kokomo (Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre).
   
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7:00 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar-Nominated Rear Window (1954): Classic Thriller


Stars: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey. A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. 105 min. Rain or shine. Gates open to the public at 6:30 pm. A DJ will perform from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Movie will be closed-captioned. Bring a picnic!
   New York, NY
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Journey to the Stars


The Amateur Astronomers Association of NY will guide your eyes across the sky as you discover the wonders of the universe.
   
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8:30 pm
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Film | Victor Fleming's Oscar Winner The Wizard of Oz (1939): Beloved Classic


Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger. Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado to a magical land and embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who can help her return home. 101 mins.
   New York, NY
8:30 pm
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