40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 7, 2017
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Brett Eldredge, the pride of Paris, Illinois, has had three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay ...
more >> chart from his debut studio album, Bring You Back: "Don't Ya", "Beat of the Music", and "Mean to Me".
7:00 am
free, no reservation required
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> 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.
The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World ...
more >> 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.
It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled ...
more >> 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.
You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central ...
more >> 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.
Brooklyn resident James Martinelli’s Cardio Dance and Range of Movement workout offers improved strength ...
more >> and increased flexibility. Set to swinging show tunes, this class is appropriate for anyone who wants a safe, effective and fun workout. Sneakers are a must. A few notes: - Registration begins at 9:30 am before each class. - Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. - All participants must sign a waiver each morning before participating. Mondays at 10 am, May 8 - August 14
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Learn how to enhance photos using the # 1 photo editing software in the world: Adobe Photoshop. Get a ...
more >> basic introduction to Photoshop's tools, layers, and adjustments as you work through two example projects. Patrons will not be admitted more than 10 minutes after class starts. This Class is taught on Mac computers.
Stars: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo. Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip ...
more >> to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons. 99 min.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend ...
more >> any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
Dan Manjovi's song “Somethin’s Comin’ My Way” is featured on the acclaimed Oscar-winning Lionsgate ...
more >> film and Geffen Records soundtrack Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire. Manjovi wrote, arranged and produced the track at the request of the film’s director, Lee Daniels.
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
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In this comprehensive guide, some of the world's leading scholars consider the issues, films, and filmmakers ...
more >> that have given Italian cinema its enduring appeal. Readers will explore the work of such directors as Federico Fellini, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Roberto Rossellini as well as a host of subjects including the Italian silent screen, the political influence of Fascism on the movies, lesser known genres such as the giallo (horror film) and Spaghetti Western, and the role of women in the Italian film industry.
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Michael Alan Ross is at the top of his field in automotive location photography. In this seminar, the ...
more >> photographer will discuss the challenges of shooting a car on location. You'll have the opportunity to learn the step-by-step process of what it takes to create stunning automotive images while dealing with highly reflective subjects weighing thousands of pounds. Key topics will include composition, layout, beauty light, detail shots and movement shots as well as the process used to make it all work. These processes include exposure, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, equipment and the importance of location scouting. By the end of this two hour class, you'll have enough knowledge to get out there on your own and produce magazine quality images.
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international ...
more >> 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.
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Cathedral organists provide a 30-minute break for mind, body and spirit on Mondays at 1 pm with an entertaining ...
more >> and informative demonstration of the Cathedral’s unparalleled Great Organ.
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Join this tour to learn more about the history, architecture, and sculpture of Columbia and the Morningside ...
more >> Heights campus. Whether you're an amateur New York City historian or visiting campus for the first time, you will leave the tour knowing more about our storied past. Given that the tour route is outdoors, please be aware that tours are occasionally suspended due to inclement weather.
Stars: Doris Day, James Cagney, Cameron Mitchell. A fictionalized account of the career of jazz singer ...
more >> Ruth Etting and her tempestuous marriage to gangster Marty Snyder, who helped propel her to stardom.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, ...
more >> 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.
Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, ...
more >> 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.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn the basics of coding using the languages HTML and CSS to create your own basic webpage.
New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. ...
more >> Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
4:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Adults and kids aged 5+ learn how to fish while engaging with trained environmental educators about river ...
more >> science topics. Mondays from July 3 to August 21.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Adults and kids aged 5+ learn how to fish while engaging with trained environmental educators about river ...
more >> science topics. Mondays from July 3 to August 21.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Denise Simon is recommended by New York’s top agents, managers, and casting directors for her ability ...
more >> to coach young actors without their looking coached. Denise has a gift for speaking the language of young actors and communicating in a way that instills confidence and builds skill sets. Her classes and industry workshops attract both established and emerging talent. She has coached hundreds of children and young adults, privately and on set, who appear regularly on Broadway and in TV and lm.
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Move your body to the beat. Have fun while you exercise. Bring a towel or an exercise mat. Come in comfortable ...
more >> clothing. Most of all bring a smile! Mondays in August.
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Pair a beverage with a new creative skill at weekly craft classes. Supplement your cocktail with a new ...
more >> skill! Join us for free adult craft classes to learn the basics of painting, embroidery, origami, and more! Hosted by CraftJam and Paint and Sip Studio New York. Please arrive by 6pm to receive full instruction. Accommodation of late arrivals (after 6:05pm) is at the discretion of the instructor. Supplies are limited. Alcoholic beverages are for purchase by those 21+.
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Stars: Toby Jones, Daniel Craig, Sandra Bullock. While researching his novel In Cold Blood, writer Truman ...
more >> Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith. 110 min.
The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, ...
more >> 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.
Mah Jongg Socials, led by Linda Fisher, throughout the summer. Basic instruction included.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Swell is a darkly funny new novel about a New York family, a conversion of faith, and a haunted house ...
more >> in Rockaway.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Internationally bestselling author Karin Slaughter delivers a stunning new novel. Two girls are forced ...
more >> into the woods at gunpoint. One runs for her life. One is left behind. Twenty-eight years later, a shocking tragedy leaves the whole town traumatized, and long suppressed memories are unleashed. In conversation with authors Kate White and Alafair Burke.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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The Bard's tragedy of power and treacherous ambition comes to life in a panormic outdoor professional ...
more >> production.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Use the pier for your workout. Based on ballet techniques and movements, this class will engage muscles ...
more >> in focused exercises for a complete body workout. Mondays at 7 pm, June 5 – August 7
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
For some performers, the show must go on… even after death! The Ghosts on Broadway Tour, led by a veteran ...
more >> 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.
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In the spirit of Schubert’s famous musical soirées, artists from New York’s eclectic music scene ...
more >> present an evening of radical responses to Schubert's songs, plus interactive games (and prizes!). Emcees Rick Burkhardt, Alec Duffy, and Dave Malloy join the International Contemporary Ensemble for this tribute to one of history’s greatest composers and partyers.
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the ...
more >> magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help. Some seating available – and lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Stars: Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Leland Palmer. Director/choreographer Bob Fosse tells his own life ...
more >> story as he details the sordid life of Joe Gideon, a womanizing, drug-using dancer. 123 min. Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn to enjoy great food, friends, and a classic Warner Brothers cartoon before the start of each film. Lawn opens 5pm, pre-show entertainment presented by WeWork starts at 6pm, film begins at sunset.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
On the night of the full moon, discover new perspectives of our evening animal and plant life as you ...
more >> take a lantern-illuminated stroll around the Park’s gardens.
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the ...
more >> 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.
Hosted by D'Ambrose Boyd with David Pearl at the piano. Where New York's finest professional and aspiring ...
more >> singers come to sing their favorites and hear their peers perform before an intimate audience.
9:00 pm
free, no reservation required