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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 22, 2023?

31 free events take place on Tuesday, August 22 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 22 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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31 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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free events nyc Edgy, Dramatic Singer Rides Soul and Jazz
free events nyc 3 Identical Strangers (2018): documentary
free events nyc Armageddon Time (2022) with Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins
free events nyc Conversations Beyond the Light with a NASA Scientist
        

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Learn and practice this traditional system of health and self-defense. Derived from the philosphy of Taoism, Tai Chi was designed to develop the optimum degree of harmony between body and mind, as well as between the individual and the natural order of the universe. Classes are lead by teachers and students who train nearby at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. All ages and levels are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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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
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Workshop | Tuesday Morning Yoga


Start your day right with this rejuvenating class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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
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Dance Lesson | Learn Flamenco


Teacher Arielle Rosales will create a joyful, lively, and low-stakes environment to explore this extraordinary art form.  In 3 workshops (Morning Series 8/15, 8/22, and 8/29 - Afternoon Series 8/10, 8/17, and 8/24), participants will learn about the history and culture of Flamenco, try out its foundational footwork, handwork and armwork, and incorporate some signature Flamenco props. Each workshop will build on the steps learned in the previous session and lead to the goal of creating an original Flamenco group combination. Requirements to participate: You must register for each individual session you wish to attend Comfortable clothing and footwear should be worn Please arrive 15 minutes early to the class Participants must bring a release form filled out and signed to every session they plan to attend About the Instructor Arielle Rosales is a Bessie Award-nominated dancer, choreographer, and educator. Her multidisciplinary work interweaves the worlds of flamenco, percussion, and improvisation to explore concepts of duende. She has been dubbed, "Excitingly rhythmic and undoubtedly seductive" by Dance Informa Magazine, and "A very intense and wonderful choreographic talent" by Broadway World. Her choreography has been featured in Man of La Mancha (Shakespeare Theater Company, Washington D.C.), The Latin Quarter Show (REVEL Casino & Resort, Atlantic City), and as the Flamenco Consultant for Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway. Arielle has been a faculty member of STEPS on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, and is a current teaching artist with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana and New York City Center. She is a co-founding member of the 2022 New York Times Critic's Pick percussive dance trio Soles of Duende, as well as a band member & conductor with the all-women Afro-Brazilian ensemble Batalan New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Concert | Edgy, Dramatic Singer Rides Soul and Jazz


An edgy and dramatic artist with a reverence for the mystical, Diana Hickman blends the quirky stylings of avant pop with the deep grooves and harmonic sophistication of soul, R&B and jazz. A California native, Hickman relocated to the east coast over a decade ago to attend Boston Conservatory and then settled into a new life in one of the world's creative capitals, New York City. With appearances at big name clubs including the Blue Note Jazz Club, The Iridium, and Brooklyn Bowl, as well as extensive regional tours, Hickman has distilled her stage presence to smokey smooth perfection. Her sound channels singular giants such as Kate Bush, Bjork, Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse without ever falling into parody.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | History Tour of The Battery


Tour New York's historic birthplace park with an expert guide. Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn 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
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Concert | Piano in the Park


Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Charlie Judkins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | 3 Identical Strangers (2018): documentary


Identical triplets become separated at birth and adopted by three different families. Years later, their amazing reunion becomes a global sensation, but it also unearths an unimaginable secret that has radical repercussions. Director: Tim Wardle
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Material Witness: Folk and Self-Taught Artists at Work: Exhibition Tour (online)


A virtual tour led by educator Nicole Haroutunian take participants through the current exhibition to experience different perspectives of the works on view.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Club | Piero by Edmond Baudoin


A touching graphic memoir about brotherhood, coming of age, and artistic inspiration by one of France's most celebrated graphic novelists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Ballet Hispánico Presents a Latin Social Dance Experience


Ballet Hispánico Community Arts Partnerships offers a Latin Social Dance Experience as part of US Open Fan Week. Celebrate the Latinx Immersive Experience with Ballet Hispánico while dancing to Latin beats. Full of energy and music, this outdoor workshop is designed for the whole family, and it includes basic movements that everyone can enjoy and follow. Participants are welcome to bring their own partner, continue to dance solo, in a group, or dance with someone new! Learn the steps and reconnect with your loved ones and the vibes of New York City through the joy of dance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Religion and Literature in Dialogue: a Five Session Course


Religion is a multi-faceted phenomenon that includes doctrines, stories, rituals, and communal practices. What happens when a poet or novelist appropriates a story from the Bible, a teaching, or liturgical practice from Christianity or Judaism and reshapes it according to her or his own imagination? How do writers exercise poetic license with religion, affirming some parts of it while pushing back on others? In this five-part class students look at five themes of perennial interest to Christianity and Judaism—love, death, evil, suffering, and forgiveness—that have also intrigued poets, novelists, essayists, and short-story writers. Students will read excerpts from the Bible, the liturgy, and theology in comparison with creative writing from Homer to John Donne to Emily Dickinson to Mary Gordon, among many others. Each class will turn on a small anthology of texts from the worlds of religion and literature arranged to invite comparison and contrast. Professor Ernie Rubinstein holds a PhD in comparative religion from Northwestern University. He is author of the book, Religion and the Muse: The Vexed Relation Between Religion and Western Literature (SUNY Press, 2007). He has taught in NYU’s School of Professional Studies since 1995. This class is adapted from another course he regularly teaches there on the same topic. Please register! Limit of 15 students!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Armageddon Time (2022) with Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins


The story follows a young Jewish-American boy who befriends an African-American classmate and begins to struggle with expectations from his family and growing up in a world of privilege, inequality, and prejudice. Director: James Gray Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Anthony Hopkins Anne Hathaway is an American actress and the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Hathaway made her breakthrough by playing the lead role in the Disney comedy The Princess Diaries (2001). After starring in a string of family films, including Ella Enchanted (2004), Hathaway made a transition to adult roles with the 2005 drama Brokeback Mountain. The comedy-drama The Devil Wears Prada (2006), in which she played an assistant to a fashion magazine editor, was her biggest commercial success to that point. She played a recovering addict in the drama Rachel Getting Married (2008), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Anthony Hopkins is a Welsh actor, director, and producer. One of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actors, he is known for his performances on the screen and stage. Hopkins has received many awards and nominations during his career, including two Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and more. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama in 1993. Hopkins achieved recognition in film playing Richard the Lionheart in The Lion in Winter (1968). In the mid-1970s, he started a collaboration with Richard Attenborough who called him "the greatest actor of his generation." His roles around this period include starring in Attenborough's A Bridge Too Far (1977) and David Lynch's The Elephant Man (1980). He received two Academy Awards for Best Actor for The Silence of the Lambs (1991) and The Father (2020), becoming the oldest Best Actor Oscar winner to date. His other Oscar-nominated films include The Remains of the Day (1993), Nixon (1995), Amistad (1997), and The Two Popes (2019).
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Origami Outdoors


Learn the art of creative paper folding in the Japanese tradition. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and materials are provided.
   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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Film | Gosford Park (2001): comedy-mystery


Set in the 1930s, Gosford Park brings a group of pretentious rich and famous people together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect. Director: Robert Altman Cast: Maggie Smith, Ryan Phillippe, Michael Gambon
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Talk | Conversations Beyond the Light with a NASA Scientist


A special talk by NASA scientist Michelle Thaller, one of the most luminary and gifted science communicators of our time. Topics will include the latest imagery and discoveries from our universe, and more. Q&A to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn 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 in the Park


Fun al fresco fitness classes. Each Sweat Session consists of three 45-minute classes. Classes will consist of a variety of modalities including yoga, bootcamp, dance cardio, boxing, pilates and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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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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Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment


One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Reading | Poetry in the Park


Poetry from Sarah Audsley, Francesca Bell, Jill McDonough, and Margaret Ray.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | HIIT Workout on the River


A High Intestity Interval Training workout in the park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Moving for Life Workout


Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Meetup


OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. Ages Adult 18+
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | Building Bridges, Protecting Choice: The Fight in South Carolina (online)


With State Senators Margie Bright Matthews, Penry Gustafson, Mia McLeod and Sandy Senn. In the realm of politics, alliances that transcend party lines are a rare sight. However, South Carolina's State Senate has become a captivating case study, as five state senators from divergent political backgrounds are defying expectations by voting in a unified bloc to prevent a proposed total abortion ban in the state. This is an engaging online event that delves into the intriguing dynamics of the South Carolina State Senate. How have these Democrat, Republican and Independent senators accomplished this and what are the broader implications it holds for abortion policy bipartisanship, and the future of reproductive rights in South Carolina and beyond? This event promises an enlightening discussion that transcends traditional party lines. Whether you're a policy enthusiast, a political observer of an advocate for reproductive rights, this event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of coalition-building and the power of bipartisanship in shaping crucial policy decisions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Sommerfilme: 8 Under-the-Radar German Films (online thru Aug 31)


These eight summer films portray the warm season rarely as carefree as it’s supposed to be. Summer, in the popular imagination, is a sun-drenched, fun-filled time spent exploring and dreaming of the possibilities that life holds for us. It’s the days we might spend at the beach, by the lake, or in a too-hot city. Summer is also a time to enjoy cinema, whether it’s in an air-conditioned theater or under the stars. The past decades have brought us summer films we all know and love: iconic blockbusters, tender coming-of-age tales, stories of new beginnings, and feel-good movies to watch over and over again. Films: Thomas Arslan, Bright Nights (2017) Ilker Catak, I Am, I Was, I Will Be (2019) Leonie Krippendorff, Cocoon (2020) Sonja Kröner, The Garden (2017) Johannes Maria Schmitt, Neubau (2021) Tom Sommerlatte, Summers Downstairs (2015) Sven Taddicken, The Most Beautiful Couple (2018) Joya Thome, Queen of Niendorf (2017) All films in German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussion | Group Works: Art, Politics, and Collective Ambivalence


A night of readings and artistic responses to cellist and writer Ethan Philbrick’s recently published boook. Group Works is an exciting new reflection on the role of artistic collaboration, collectivism, and the politics of group formation in the neoliberal era. Written against both phobic and romantic accounts of collectivity, Group Works contends that the group emerges as a medium for artists when established forms of collective life break down.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Stargazing in the City


Head to the park for a walk and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association to see rare celestial sights. No experience is necessary and telescopes will be provided. Starts at dusk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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