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29 free events take place on Monday, July 6 in New York City.
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29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, July 6, 2015

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Barre Class


Energize your day with a workout before work. Balance, strengthen, and lengthen the body with moves inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Focusing on a unique combination of dynamic movement and isometric holds, the sequences work strategically to transform the body and develop long term postural benefits. Taught by the experts from barre3. No equipment necessary. Bringing a water bottle is encouraged.
   Midtown,
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Sunrise Abhaya Yoga


Join Sunrise Abhaya Yoga for a yoga class that integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation to stretch, strengthen and condition.
   Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Broadway Dance Workout


Brooklyn resident James Martinelli’s Cardio Dance and Range of Movement workout offers improved strength and increased flexibility.
   New York, NY
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10:00 am
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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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   
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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.
   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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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10:00 am
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Workshop | MS Word 2010 for Beginners Workshop


Learn the basics features of Microsoft Word 2010, 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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10:30 am
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Lesson | Beginner Italian Language Class


Learn a new language in this standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
   Midtown,
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11:45 am
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Workshop | Learn 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. Lessons are weather permitting.
   Midtown,
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Pianist Jon Weber: Jazz Performer, TV Score Composer


Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition - and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon's music. His newest critically-acclaimed release, Simple Complex, rose to #1. Jon lives in New York City and hosts NPR's Piano Jazz Rising Stars, after frequently serving as guest host for Marian McPartland on NPR's Piano Jazz.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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Discussion | The Films of Paul Thomas Anderson


Lively and entertaining commentary on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson with resident film expert Scott Adlerberg and author/scholar Foster Hirsch.
   Midtown,
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 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.
   Upper Manhattan,
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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.
   Lower Manhattan,
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition.
   Midtown,
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3:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Mystery Lovers Monthly Book Discussion Group


A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Big City Fishing


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

Author Reading | Charlie Wilson reads from his book I Am Charlie Wilson


Welcome legendary Soul and R+B singer Charlie Wilson. He discusses his memoir. Call store for details.
   Lower Manhattan,
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Joshua Ellison discusses his book Reclaiming Travel


This illustrated lecture is a meditation on the meaning of travel from ancient times to the twenty-first century. The author seek to understand why we travel and what has come to be missing from our contemporary understanding of travel.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | MS Excel 2010 for Beginners Workshop


Learn the basics of working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2010. Topics include entering data and formulas, moving and copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Other | A Unique Outdoor Scrabble Competition


Freebird Bookstore will be hosting a unique outdoor Scrabble competition between John D. Williams, Jr. (former Executive Director of the National SCRABBLE Association and author of the new book, WORD NERD) and three time national champion Joe Edley. This special match, fought on a giant 15 x 15 foot board designed for the occasion, will be a master class in technique and wordplay. Williams and Edley will also be on hand to tell their own anecdotes about the world of competitive Scrabble.
   New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Misadventures in Black Dyke Dating in the 90's


Greetings From Africa, Cheryl Dunye, 1994, 10 min Frankie and Jocie, Jocelyn Taylor, 1994, 20 min I Never Danced the Way Girls Were Supposed To, Dawn Suggs, 1992, 7 min Spin Cycle, Aarin Burch, 1991, 5 min What Is A Line?, Shari Frilot, 1994, 10 min A showcase of films from the 1990s by black queer women filmmakers, exploring the trials and traumas of navigating dating and love at the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. The films intermix humor, fiction, experimental visual tactics, and candid dialogue to examine relationships with family, community, romantic partners, and self.
   Upper Manhattan,
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

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 tickets.
   Midtown East,
8:00 pm
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Performance | Nat Towsen’s Downtown Variety Hour


With: Janeane Garofalo (The West Wing) How May We Hate You? Live! (Anna Drezen and Todd Dakotah Briscoe read from their popular tumblr) Ralf Jean-Pierre (One-Man Shakespeare performer and rapper) Downtown History (know your city!) NYC Trivia (win prizes from local businesses)
   Alphabet City, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
$5

Film | Biyi Bandele's Half of a Yellow Sun (2013): Sisters in Arms


Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Anika Noni Rose. Sisters Olanna and Kainene return home in 1960s Nigeria, where they soon diverge on different paths. As civil war breaks out, political events loom larger than their differences as they join the fight to establish an independent republic. 111 min.
   Marcus Garvey, New York, NY
8:30 pm
free, no reservation required

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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