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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 2, 2022?

27 free events take place on Tuesday, August 2 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 2 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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27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 2, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc A Block in Time: A New York City History at the Corner of Fifth Avenue and Twenty-Third Street (online)
free events nyc Get What You Want: How to Go from Unseen to Unstoppable
free events nyc Jazz Flautist Blends Classical and World Sounds
free events nyc Acclaimed String Orchestra: Schubert and More
        

Workshop | Tai Chi in Midtown


Learn and master this Chinese martial art for health and self-defense.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
Free

Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Yoga in the Park


They welcome all levels of practice. Every pose can be modified, adapted or adjusted to your liking. Be sure to bring your own yoga mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Exercise in disguise! Join in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Blitz Chess & Backgammon


A lunch time program for passersby to play a quick game of chess or backgammon. Using clocks, opponents will play 5 minute games that are fast, furious and fun. An instructor will be on hand to offer pointers and tips to improve your game.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Hike | Greenbelt Birding Hike


A hike and discussion the different types of birds that call the Greenbelt home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Shutter: Crime on the Reservation (online)


Ramona Emrson's blood-chilling debut set in New Mexico’s Navajo Nation is equal parts gripping crime thriller, supernatural horror, and poignant portrayal of coming of age on the reservation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Origami Workshop


Learn the art of creative paper folding in the Japanese tradition. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided. Classes are taught by Gay Merrill Gross, author of eleven origami and paper-folding books.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Drop-In Chess


Play the popular strategy game while getting pointers and advice from an expert. Chess improves concentration, problem solving, and strategic planning -- plus it's fun. For ages 5 and up (adults welcome).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Workshop | Game Nights in the Park


Stop in during weekly game nights and socials to learn a new game, hone your skills, and meet new people
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Salsa Social


Come alone and make some friends, bring a date or bring the family. Come as you are, everyone is welcome and dancers of all levels are encouraged to participate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Open Mike | First Draft Open Mic


A reading series with a DJ and hosted by Urban Word NYC. First Draft is a free, uncensored, open mic for all ages, which encourages artistic expression, experimentation, and development across all genres.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Sweat Sessions Workout


Classes will consist of a variety of modalities including yoga, bootcamp, dance cardio, boxing, pilates, and more. Start times: 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm Tuesdays, August 2-30, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | A Block in Time: A New York City History at the Corner of Fifth Avenue and Twenty-Third Street (online)


The story of New York City, told through the prism of a single block, highlighting the lives of the people who lived and worked there. The biography of the block that is Bird's focus is the gridded rectangle bounded by 23rd and 24th streets and by Sixth Avenue on the west and Fifth Avenue and Broadway on the east, where they cross near Madison Square. From the story of Solomon Pieters, a former slave who was the first owner of the block, to Alexander "Clubber" Williams, a notorious police office of the 1870s, to Marietta Stevens, whose Sunday-night socials and scheming became the stuff of legend, Christiane Bird recounts how this block was home to "greed and generosity, guilt and innocence, extravaganza and degradation." This one Manhattan block may have intensified the changing forces in the city, but is also emblematic of New York as a whole. With author Christiane Bird.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park


Award-winning poetry by established and emerging poets throughout the summer. Judith Baumel Felice Belle Philip Brady Stephen Mills Hosted by Jason Schneiderman
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Black Women and the Business of Food


A discussion on diverse foodpreneurship paths among Black women who are contributing their talents to the food system. Black women-owned businesses are up by almost 30 percent in the United States and Black women "foodpreneurs" are undeniably contributing to the rise. From restaurants to pop-ups and virtual businesses, Black women have navigated challenges in their entrepreneurial journey, and seized opportunities to create and implement bold ideas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Lesson | Bollywood & Bhangra Dance Class


Dancers of all levels are invited to learn technique from the best. Originating in India, these dance forms highlight rhythm, expression and passion. Bhangra, particularly, is a high-energy folk dance with origins in Punjab, India, a dance now learned and loved by many. Ajna Dance Company was founded to foster diversity and inclusion by making Indian dance and culture more accessible to all. HRPK is delighted to partner with Ajna Dance to bring dance to Park patrons in person this summer. Dance the night away under the shimmering NYC lights and sensational HRPK skies — all while learning a new move or two.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Pilates in the Park


Instructor Melissa Ricci leads a flowing, multi-level pilates mat class that will tone and balance your muscles, align your body, strengthen your core, and give you renewed energy. Bring your own mat. Tuesdays, July 5-August 16, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga on the River


From guided meditation and refreshing yoga to high-intensity workouts and weekly run clubs, there's something for all skill levels to enjoy this summer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | A Broken Blade: The King's Favorite Assassin (online)


In Melissa Blair's novel, Keera is a killer. As the King's Blade, she is the most talented spy in the kingdom. And the king’s favored assassin. When a mysterious figure moves against the Crown, Keera is called upon to hunt down the so-called Shadow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Get What You Want: How to Go from Unseen to Unstoppable


In Julie Solomon's empowering guide for women who are tired of being told "just be yourself," learn how to shake off outdated ideas of what is possible and use your newfound confidence to make anything you want happen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz Flautist Blends Classical and World Sounds


Claudia Hayden is an American flautist, producer, composer, and live performer based in New York City, whose original jazz and funk rhythms have been heard internationally. Renowned for her full-range, rich tone, technical expertise, and honed creativity, the musician bridges classical genres to a world sound. A trailblazer, educated by the genre's pioneering artists in the American South, Claudia commands multiple styles with mastery. The debut album, Abstract, is followed by her latest original work, The Spirit Speaks, a sonically rich blend of Native American flute, jazz, and free improvisation. Centering the spirit and the body in these jazz-infused meditative tracks, Claudia Hayden's musicianship reaches new levels in the versatile work inspired by the Native American flutist, R. Carlos Nakai.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Lou Reed "Transformer" with Musician Ezra Furman (online)


Join the discussion of Transformer, the classic Lou Reed album, for its 50th anniversary. Here Lou Reed managed to make a fun, accessible rock'n'roll record that is also a troubled meditation on the ambiguities-sexual, musical and otherwise-that defined his public persona and helped make him one of the most fascinating and influential figures in rock history. Author and musician Ezra Furman explores Reed's and Transformer's unstable identities, and the secrets the songs challenge us to uncover.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Acclaimed String Orchestra: Schubert and More


The highly-acclaimed string orchestra ECCO (East Coast Chamber Orchestra). ECCO is comprised of some of today's most vibrant and gifted young string players -- soloists, chamber musicians, and members of major American orchestras. ECCO members play with the symphony orchestras of Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle and Boston among others. Program Adolph Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941) Sonata di Chiesa (1992) Maureen Nelson arr. of Peruvian Renaissance Suite Franz Schubert (1797-1828) String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D 810, 'Death and the Maiden' (1824) Seating is on first come, first served basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $59
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Play | A Play About a Famous Artist

Regular Price: $35
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