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35 free events take place on Monday, August 10 in New York City.
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35 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 10, 2015

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Barre Class


Energize your day with a workout before work. Balance, strengthen, and lengthen the body with moves inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Focusing on a unique combination of dynamic movement and isometric holds, the sequences work strategically to transform the body and develop long term postural benefits. Taught by the experts from barre3. No equipment necessary. Bringing a water bottle is encouraged.
   Midtown,
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7:30 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


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 among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   
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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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, Little Italy and SoHo Tour


A multi-neighborhood tour of the Lower Manhattan area. The tour begins on Wall Street, where you will see the New York Stock Exchange and Trinity Church before moving on the the World Trade Center and City Hall. We then move on by subway to visit the largest Chinatown in the United States. Following Chinatown, the tour will continue on through Little Italy and on to SoHo.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Experience Fort Jay: An Island Star


At the top of the island sits a fortification that has seen nearly as many uses as it has years of completion. From war fort to music school to housing Confederate prisoners of war, to family housing, Fort Jay is the real star of the show. They say that because from the air, it is shaped like a star. This is a 30-minute tour. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm.
   New York, NY
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11:30 am
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Tour | Explore Castle Williams Tour


Castle Williams, the centerpiece of the system of fortifications designed to guard New York City just prior to the War of 1812, has long been off-limits to the public. After an extensive rehabilitation project in 2011, the National Park Service opened the Castle's to the general public for the first time in the fort's 200-year history. Tours of the Castle take visitors through all three levels and the roof. Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Visitors are advised that tours require climbing three flights of stairs. The Castle's upper floors are not handicap-accessible. Start times: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm.
   New York, NY
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11:30 am
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Lesson | Beginner Brazilian Portuguese Language Class


Learn a new language in this standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
   Midtown,
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11:45 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.
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
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Discussion | A Discussion of the Film Chinatown


Lively and entertaining commentary with resident film expert Scott Adlerberg and author Wallace Stroby.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Ayako Shirasaki, Virtuoso Pianist with a Tender Touch


Ayako Shirasaki is a virtuoso pianist who performs in and around the New York City area. Her techniques range from a “tender touch” (like the late Tommy Flanagan) to “brisk runs” (like Bud Powell) – which can be heard on her recent piano trio CD "Some Other Time".
   Midtown,
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Neighborhood Writers Group


All are welcome. This is a low-key group where you can share your pieces of poetry or prose as well meet a few new friends.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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1:30 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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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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.
   Upper Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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3:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Mystery Lovers Monthly Book Discussion Group


The Daughter by Jane Shemilt
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer, Big City Fishing offers a free program, to those as young as five who are eager to learn both how to fish and about the Hudson River environment. They provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction. Beyond teaching fishing, the program also provides participants with a first-hand opportunity to learn about river ecology and the many fish species that can be found in the river. Participants can drop in a line and relax, or engage with environmental educators on such topics such as water quality, fish biology and more. A fun and educational experience, Big City Fishing offers city-dwellers a unique option for outdoor family recreation.
   New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Film | Walter Lang's Desk Set (1957): Based on a Broadway Comedy


Stars: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young. He's an efficiency expert who wants to update her TV research department by installing a room-sized computer. She vows to fight any attempt to replace her brain with a mechanical one. 103 min. (NR) Fox
   Midtown,
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5:00 pm
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Talk | Extreme Couponing: How to Save at Least 50% Every Time You Grocery Shop


Susan Samtur, the ‘Original Coupon Queen’ will show your library patrons how to SAVE AT LEAST 50% EVERY TIME THEY GROCERY SHOP. Her presentation will advise shoppers on how to prepare a shopping list in advance and guide shoppers through the supermarket showing them how to shop smart, stay alert and aware of special saving opportunities, and to utilize coupons and sales to the very best of their ability. It also includes everything from refunds, seasonal savings, to store rewards, the latest in internet deals like electronic and printable coupons, finding coupons in unusable places, loyalty and frequent flyer programs and so much more.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Tour | High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
   Lower Manhattan,
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Chuck D’Imperio discusses his book Unknown Museums of Upstate New York: A Guide to 50 Treasures


This informative and entertaining talk is a guide to the rich resources available at fifty small, often overlooked, regional museums. Each museum’s story is told in light of its cultural and historical relevance.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Film | Henry Hathaway's Go West Young Man (1936): Mae West in Her Prime


Stars: Mae West, Warren William, Randolph Scott. A movie star, stranded in the country, trifles with a young man's affections. 82 min.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Dance Lesson | West African Drum and Dance


Join this dance class. All are welcome to learn the traditional dances unique to West Africa. You can also bring your own drum and follow the guidance of our professional drumming teachers playing for the class. African dances are largely participatory, with spectators being part of the performance. Get fit while becoming more musical.
   Inwood, New York, NY
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Workshop with Theatre of the Oppressed NYC Jokers


Theatre of the Oppressed is an interactive, physical and playful tool used to investigate situations in which we are denied our basic rights, personally and collectively. Participants use theatrical debate, through games and scenes, to uncover the many possible alternatives to real-life challenges. This workshop provides an introduction to the games, exercises and improvisations that make up the core tools of Theatre of the Oppressed, inspired by Augusto Boal and Paulo Freire’s work. By imagining and rehearsing solutions together onstage, we prepare ourselves to take action offstage.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Dennis Dunaway reads from his book Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs!: My Adventures in the Alice Cooper Group


Riding hits like "I'm Eighteen" and "School's Out," the band Alice Cooper became a popular rock act in the 1970s. They produced four platinum albums and hit number one on the U.S. with Billion Dollar Babies in 1973.
   New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Donna McKechnie performs from her CD Same Place: Another Time


Donna McKechnie and music director Steve Marzullo perform songs from and sign copies of their new CD. This event will be wristbanded.
   Upper East Side,
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Book Discussion | Monday Night Reading Group


The Monday Night Reading Group discusses The Hundred-Year House by Rebecca Makkai. Read the book and join in. They're a welcoming bunch.
   Upper East Side,
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Zumba Class


Zumba class for adults of all fitness and experience levels. Young people ages 13 to 16 are welcome if accompanied by parent or guardian. Children under 13 may not attend.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Film | Gore Verbinski's Oscar-Nominated Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): Depp vs. Zombies


Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom. Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead. 143 min.
   Midtown, New York, NY
8:00 pm
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline. NOTE** THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. Please note they do utilize the subway on this tour so you will need $5 for subway tickets.
   Midtown East,
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Singers Space


Hosted by D'Ambrose Boyd with David Pearl at the piano. Where New York's finest professional and aspiring singers come to sing their favorites and hear their peers perform before an intimate audience.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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9:00 pm
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