Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 8, 2011?
36 free events take place on Friday, July 8 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 July 8 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 July . 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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36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 8, 2011
Shelton hasn't made much of an impression on the Hot 100, but his current single "Honey Bee" has been garnering some attention thanks to his participation on the American Idol knock-off The Voice.
Increase physical balance, strength, and mental focus. Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with expert Alex Hing. No experience is necessary! Hing also teaches Tai Chi at the China Institute. He has practiced martial arts for over 25 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with Tai Chi grand master William C. C. Chen.
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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour.
Join coach Lon Wilson for a moderate to brisk low-impact walk that is perfect for getting into shape, building muscle tone and strength, and increasing cardiovascular health all while enjoying Central Park's beautiful landscapes. Ages 18+ of all ability levels welcome. Weather permitting.
Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
Jazz pianist Larry Ham tours and records with many of today's top jazz artists, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. David Dupont of Cadence Jazz Magazine writes, "He glides over the keys, with every note articulated cleanly... his playing is masterful."
This documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational music to Gospel. It's a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at a particular time and place.
84 min.
Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
Set in England during the early days of World War II, a Danish sea captain and his passenger are kidnapped by a cell of Nazi spies operating from a basement in London's Soho.
88 min.
A gallery talk and walkthrough of the new exhibition. Fünf Räume presents new, site-specific works by emerging Austrian artists, each transforming a distinct space in the gallery. All participants, despite their success and renown in Europe and elsewhere, have for the most part not yet been shown in the U.S. Fünf Räume (German for 'Five Rooms') allows viewers to experience something unique and original while at the same time providing a glimpse into each artist's pluridisciplinary practice, primarily within painting, sculpture and installation.
Born in the neighborhoods of New York nearly 100 years ago, stickball transforms the city's streets into ball fields, manhole covers into bases, and stoops into bleacher seats. Come and meet legendary players and view video clips of their exploits at the Stickball Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony. Since 1977 the Stickball Hall of Fame has worked to preserve and continue the game and recognize distinguished players and community activists.
Improvise on African, Latin and Caribbean rhythms at the drumming circle. The gatherings are led by master drummers MAGUETTE CAMARA, PETER HAWES, MARY KNYSH and PAMELA PATRICK. After beginning with the teaching of traditional drumming patterns, and establishing a steady heartbeat pulse, participants are then asked to contribute their own rhythmic patterns as part of a call-and-response chanting and drumming.
The Seagull was written in 1895 and first produced in 1896. It dramatizes the romantic and artistic conflicts between four characters: the ingenue Nina, the fading actress Irina Arkadina, her son the symbolist playwright Konstantin Tréplev, and the famous middlebrow story writer Trigorin. Performed by Hudson Warehouse.
Journey with King Henry from England (Battery Park) and travel across the English Channel (New York Harbor) via Statue Cruises Ferry to France (Governors Island), where the bloody Battle of Agincourt will be staged across the rolling vistas of historic Fort Jay! Presented by the New York Classical Theatre.
The Latin Alternative Music Conference showcases the best of the old guard and the new: LOS LOBOS’ “unpredictable mix of traditional Latin, earthy rhythm & blues, roiling funk, and rock & roll wallop” (LA Weekly) has made them one of the world’s best live bands for decades; Mexico City’s HELLO SEAHORSE! is on a meteoric rise with their “knack for writing pop songs that hit you immediately.” (Stereogum) The bewitching Brooklyn electro rockers ZIGMAT open, and Raul Campos of LA’s KCRW spins between sets.
With brittle, danceable classics, The Wake helped define
the 80s indiepop sound. Their influence can be heard on today's crop of pop, from The Radio Dept. to Wild Nothing, and The Drums. San Francisco trio Weekend are a blistering post punk wall of sound, rocket-fueled by volume, effects pedals and feedback. Their album Sports was one of 2011's most impressive debuts, indebted to the past yet making a confident din all its own.
Johnny Valiant's critically acclaimed show receives rave reviews wherever he brings it. This is your opportunity to see him up close and personal in an intimate setting.
You are encouraged to stay for 3 great bands including blues virtuosos Felix Cabrera and Robert Ross as well as Mark Pressman and talented singer-songwriter Tom Glynn. You will not see a better show anywhere as great comedy meets great music.
Enjoy the gorgeous sunset and mellow sounds of New York’s acclaimed Guitar Man David Ippolito from this spectacular grass-covered pier that stretches 900 feet into the majestic Hudson River.
A dance movement class that focuses on the core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations. Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations.
With Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Corey Feldman.
A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map.
114 min.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, however no outside alcohol is permitted.
With Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson.
Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master.
140 min. Free popcorn.
Urban Growth Boundary are two brothers from Portland, Oregon who have been playing together for some years now. Their show is mostly about imaginary animals. Isaac plays cello, Eben plays guitar; they both play bass. Sometimes they squall, sometimes they purr.
Measure for Measure sweeps from the corridors of national power to the intimate confines of the bedroom, and from the convent's chapel to the executioner’s block. It is Shakespeare at his grittiest: a bracing and bawdy glimpse of what happens when those in power allow their basest human impulses to range unchecked. Directed by David Esbjornson.
The Drilling Company will present The Comedy of Errors, directed by Kathy Curtiss. This series typically presents intrepid, bare-boned and often
gloriously ingenious adaptations of the classics. This production adapts Shakespeare's comedy of mischance and mistaken identity to a modern pizzeria in Little Italy. The
rivalry of the houses of Syracuse and Ephesus is updated to a struggle between two prominent Italian restaurant.
When Guillaume has the bizarre idea of inviting his ex-wife Aude to a family reunion at the luxurious coastal estate of his wealthy Aunt Camilla, his tempestuous new wife Caroline becomes filled with rage. Guillaume hopes that they'll become friends but the two women despise one another. But things turn ugly when Camilla is found dead in her bedroom - and only the trusty Inspector Bataille can put together the pieces. Adapted from the Agatha Christie novel.
You do not need to bring a telescope. They will provide a 15" Obsession Telescope to look through. It is an amazing view of the heavens. You'll see planets, stars and nebulae! Weather permitting.