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43 free events take place on Monday, August 22 in New York City.
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43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 22, 2016

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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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Central Park All-in-One Tour


It is easy to forget that you are in a crowded city while walking through this spectacular park. The original plan for the City of New York, laid out by the City Commissioners in 1811 did not include the park. But as the city grew rapidly in size, that changed. Takes place Mondays and Fridays.
   Midtown,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. This tour takes place every day.
   Lower Manhattan,
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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. Tour takes place Mondays and Fridays.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York 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, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park. Tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   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. Takes takes place daily.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Tour | Williamsburg Street Art Tour


Street art is visual art created in public locations, usually unsanctioned artwork executed outside of the context of traditional art venues. The term gained popularity during the graffiti art boom of the early 1980s and continues to be applied to subsequent incarnations. Stencil graffiti, wheat pasted poster art or sticker art, and street installation or sculpture are common forms of modern street art.
   Williamsburg, New York, NY
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Learn English: Intermediate and Advanced Levels


We Are New York is an Emmy Award-winning half hour TV show created to help people practice English. Each story is about everyday situations, like going to the doctor or talking with a child's teacher. The characters speak slowly and clearly. Adult learners will have the opportunity to learn English by watching We Are New York videos. The program works best for people who speak some English and want to practice. Space is limited to the first 30 students. The room opens 30 minutes before class starts. Come early! And please join the class only when you can stay for the entire 2 hours.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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10:30 am
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Film | Zack Snyder's Batman V Superman (2016): Superhero Film


Fearing that the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the Man of Steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
11:00 am
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Workshop | Beginner Language Class - Japanese


Learn a new language in this standalone beginner classes.
   Midtown,
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11:45 am
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Workshop | Auspicious Stitches


Fiber arts and tactile crafts.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | 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. The event is offered daily, except Sundays.
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
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Discussion | Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Film Director Brian DePalma


With resident film expert Scott Adlerberg and author Megan Abbott.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park


With: Russ Kassoff is currently playing trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, master classes, private parties, and continues to perform in concert as conductor/pianist to Rita Moreno. In addition, Russ recently appeared as pianist/conductor for Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte and members of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
   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. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   Lower Manhattan,
1:00 pm
Free

Concert | The Great Organ: Midday Monday


Cathedral organists provide a 30-minute break for mind, body and spirit on Mondays at 1 pm with an entertaining and informative demonstration of the unparalleled Great Organ. Mondays, Aug. 8-29
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Blogging: how to start


Do you have a story to tell? Have you heard of blogging but wondered how to get started? Take this class to explore the world of blogging and the blogosphere. At the end of the class, you will have an opportunity to create a blog! Bring your creativity to class!! First come, first served
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:30 pm
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Film | The Wrong Man (1954): Hitchcock Drama


Stars: Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle. True story of an innocent man mistaken for a criminal. 105 min.
   Midtown, 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. Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 2pm, and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am.
   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. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   Upper Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Other | Nature Sanctuary Open Hours


During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally closed sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail. See how the conservancy has restored this native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood-chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. This ecosystem is a protected area and home to many flora and fauna. No groups, dogs, bikes, or strollers. Free and self-guided. Space is limited.
   Central Park, New York, NY
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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. Takes takes place daily.
   Lower Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Tour | The Welling Court Mural Project Tour


The Welling Court Mural Project has been a labor of love by many in support of street art and graffiti. Beginning with 40 murals the first year to over 130 in 2015, it is one of the best collections of street art and graffiti in the world. Spanning over 5 years of public work and over 130 murals, Welling Court is one of the best collections of contemporary street culture.
   Astoria,
2:00 pm
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Workshop | Intermediate Photoshop: Brushes and Digital Painting


Learn to use Photoshop’s powerful brush tools to create painting effects and digital art that range from the subtle to the chaotic.
   Midtown,
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Quilting with a Purpose


Come help make quilts to be given to needy children. Sewing experience required!
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:45 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


Fishing in New York City? You bet! Each summer offers Big City Fishing 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.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Book Discussion | Author Eartha Watts Hicks talks about her book Love Changes


Eartha Watts Hicks is the former director of publications for Cultivating Our Sisterhood International Association. She is a writing fellow of the Hurston-Wright Foundation, the Center for Black Literature and the North Country Institute. There will be a Q&A after the talk.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Mac Computers for Beginners


Learn the basics of using a Mac computer.
   Midtown,
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5:30 pm
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Film | George C. Stoney, Judith Helfand's The Uprising of '34 (1995): historical documentary


George C. Stoney (1916-2012) is a legendary filmmaker, teacher, activist, role model, citizen and a cherished NYFVC past-president and board member. He inspired with his sense of mission, hospitality, his determination to use cinema to give voice to those outside of power, his willingness to travel -- even up to age 96 -- to explore experimental, documentary and narrative cinema, and his strong commitment to his community. This films tells the story of the General Strike of 1934, a massive but little-known strike by hundreds of thousands of southern textile workers. After three weeks the strike was stopped, the strikers denied jobs. Eighty years later this strike is virtually unknown..
   Lincoln Square, 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. The tour is every Monday.
   Lower Manhattan,
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6:00 pm
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Film | Michael Curtiz's Captain Blood (1935): 5 Oscar Nominations


Starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone. After being wrongly convicted as a traitor, Peter Blood, an English physician, is sent to exile in the British colonies of the Caribbean, where he becomes a pirate. 119 mins.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Family Drumming: 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 the professional drumming teachers. African dances are largely participatory, with spectators being part of the performance. Get fit while becoming more musical. Every Monday, June 6-August 29.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
6:30 pm
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Film | Richard Linklater's School of Rock (2003): Rock 'n' Roll Refugee


Stars: Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack. After being kicked out of a rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of a strict elementary private school, only to try and turn it into a rock band. 108 min.
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | The Exploitation of America's Most Vulnerable Citizens with Daniel L. Hatcher, Professor of Law


This illustated lecture details how state governments and their private industry partners are profiting from the social safety net, turning America’s most vulnerable populations into sources of revenue.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Andrew Gross discusses his book The One Man


Andrew Gross delivers a riveting historical thriller. Alfred Mendl is brought to a concentration camp. A renowned physicist, he holds knowledge only two people in the world possess. And the other works for the Nazis. Miles away, lieutenant Nathan Blum finds himself invited to sneak into the most guarded place on earth to escape with the one man the Allies believe can ensure victory.
   Upper West Side,
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7:00 pm
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Open Mic | Drunken Shakespeare, Hosted by The Night Shift Theater


This riotous theatrical event invites you to strut your Shakespearean swagger, win great raffle prizes and hang with fellow fools and misfits. Got an audition piece you've been dying to show off? Want to give that soliloquy from your high school English class a try? Or maybe you want to be struck in the moment, grab a copy of Complete Works and see what happens? Here's your chance!
   Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Tour | Ghosts on Broadway Tour


For some performers, the show must go on… even after death! The Ghosts on Broadway Tour, led by a veteran New York City talent agent, will introduce you to these notorious theater legends who appear after the lights go dim. You’ll hear about the Broadway impresario who haunts the theater that bears his name. His apparition shows up on opening nights to congratulate the cast or “pinch” the leading ladies’ bottom. Jazz age parties are heard almost nightly from his long abandoned apartment over his theater.
   Midtown,
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7:30 pm
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Film | John Lee Hancock's The Blind Side (2009): Sandra Bullock Won the Oscar


Stars: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw. The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. 129 min. Film starts at dusk (around 8PM). You’re welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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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. Takes place Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
   Midtown,
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Workshop | MS Word 2011 for Mac for Beginners


Learn the basics features of Microsoft Word 2011 for Mac, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
   Midtown,
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8:00 pm
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Film | Nicholas Meyer's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982): Sci-Fi Sequel


Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley. With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon. 113 min. Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn to enjoy a classic Warner Brothers cartoon before the film. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. Film begins at sunset (typically between 8pm and 9pm).
   Midtown,
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Nicky Sunshine's 'Time to Shine Monday' Comedy/Variety Show


Actress/standup comic Nicky Sunshine ("Platanos and Collard Greens," Black Women In Comedy showcase at Tribeca PAC) brings an awesome lineup of performers to her ongoing weekly comedy/variety show. Every Monday.
   Midtown, New York, NY
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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