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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 6, 2022?

39 free events take place on Wednesday, July 6 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 6 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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39 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Thunderous Drums in the Japanese Tradition
free events nyc Mozart in Harmony
free events nyc Noted Jazz Trombonist
free events nyc A Celebration of Brazilian Music
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Workshop | Core Body Boot Camp


This is a core strength workout. They do boot camp style exercises, so think pushups, situps, planks, squats, burpees, etc. There's a lot of smiles and laughing involved, too... (and the high fives will come back as we leave the COVID era behind!) Not sure how to do burpees? Pike jumps? Dragon Pushups? That's fine! We'll teach you. This is an awesome way to rock your body and get fit fast. They welcome all fitness levels. Even if you have not worked out in years we want you to join us. Working out with fun, encouraging people in a group setting is better than trying to do this all on your own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco


This event offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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10:00 am
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Hike | Red, White and Blue Trails Hike


Hike the patriotic trail colors of red, white and blue. Trails are unpaved, and have some hills so wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Garment District: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More


Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Jazz | Piano in the Park


New York City’s finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists perform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Park Walk | Remembering the Revolution Park Walk (online)


As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we remember when New York was a much less peaceful city than the one we know today. Several fortifications were constructed throughout Northern Manhattan during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Learn about the Park's hidden military history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz Wednesday


Jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests play standards from the American Songbook. Bill Wurtzel began playing guitar at age 9, and was a radio and TV country music performer by age 12. He attended art school and had a career as an award-winning advertising creative director. He continued to play professionally and switched to music full time in 1989. Bill has played worldwide with many jazz legends, including the Count Basie Countsmen, Wild Bill Davis, Bill Doggett, Jimmy McGriff, the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, singers Gloria Lynne and Terri Thornton, as well as Paul Simon. Bill is a director of the Jazz Foundation of America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting in the Park


Cast on al fresco with fellow enthusiasts and experts to guide your knits and purls. Swing by for free instruction from Knitty City, a yarn community and store, and knit with fellow enthusiasts. Yarn and needles are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


A community of artists of all skill levels are inspired by our surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of the verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Juggling in the City


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in Midtown Manhattan. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Thunderous Drums in the Japanese Tradition


Taikoza created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Roughly translated, Taiko means big drums-and that's exactly what Taikoza brings. Big Drums, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Big City Fishing


Big City Fishing is back. Come drop a line during this catch-and-release fishing program. More than 200 species of fish are found in the Hudson River and its tributaries, including over 85 species within the Estuarine Sanctuary waters. They provide all the necessary equipment and an on-site fishing tutorial. Beginners and experts alike are encouraged to come for a relaxing and educational experience at the water’s edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Park Walk | Tide Deck Tour


Explore the Tide Deck, a rocky tidal marsh located on the western end of a pier in the park. Learn more about this special environment and the animals that inhabit the 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary. Start times: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga Wednesdays


A variety of yoga and meditation classes to make wellness and mindfulness more accessible to all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Chapeau!: Group Exhbition


Featuring: Katherine Bradford, Squeak Carnwath, Julie Curtiss, Danielle Orchard, Francis Upritchard, and Ryan Wilde
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Women at War: Group Show


Features works by a selection of the leading contemporary women artists working in Ukraine, and provides a context for the current war, as represented in art across media. Several works in the exhibition were made after February 24, 2022, when Russia began full-scale invasion; others date from the eight years of war following the annexation of Crimea and the creation of separatist “republics” in Donbas in 2014.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Canadian R&B Singer-Songwriter


Charlotte Day Wilson is a Canadian contemporary R&B singer-songwriter. Native to Toronto, she studied classic piano during her childhood and learned production via Garage Band. After leaving university to focus on her music, Charlotte released her debut album Alpha in 2021.Written and produced by Wilson, the album features a number of tracks co-written and produced with Toronto songwriter Jack Rochon in addition to contributions from other Toronto acts like Daniel Caesar, BadBadNotGood, Mustafa, and Merna Bishouty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Tour | Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, Blue House (online)


The Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo) in Mexico City, also known as the Blue House (La Casa Azul) for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The building was Kahlo's birthplace, the home where she grew up, lived with her husband Diego Rivera for a number of years, and where she later died in a room on the upper floor. In 1957, Diego Rivera donated the home and its contents in order to turn it into a museum in Frida's honor. The museum contains a collection of artwork by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and other artists along with the couple's Mexican folk art, pre-Hispanic artifacts, photographs, memorabilia, personal items, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Mindfulness and Conduction: Experimental Music-Making


Mazz and their collaborators Levy Lorenzo and Peter Evans host a session of mindful improvisation. Experience Conduction (the art of conducted improvisation), the unique series of hand signals and gestures revolutionized by Butch Morris, passed down through regulars the Burnt Sugar Arkestra. Part sound bath, part active participation. They encourage attendees to use their voices and bodies in this experimental music-making experience. Explore your creativity and spontaneity, and expect to be transported.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Mozart in Harmony


Students from music schools across the boroughs join members of the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra for performances as part of the ensemble's ongoing community engagement and mentorship program, Mostly Mozart in Harmony.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park (in-person and online)


They welcome all levels of practice. Every pose can be modified, adapted or adjusted to your liking.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Zumba Workout


Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | HIIT 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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Jazz | Jazz and World Fusion Ensemble


Zac Zinger is an award-winning composer, arranger, orchestrator, and multi-instrumentalist with years of experience in a wide variety of mediums. In addition to his work for internationally renowned video games, commercials, and films, he maintains an active career as a musician, bandleader, composer, arranger, orchestrator, and music supervisor in New York City. His innovative technique and style on the shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute), as well as the unique multicultural blend of his compositions have garnered critical acclaim at home and abroad. His contributions as composer, arranger, orchestrator and performer include such major video game titles as Street Fighter V, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Elden Ring, PubG Mobile, Final Fantasy XV, Just Cause 4, Jump Force, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Side Stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Wednesdays, July 6- Spetember 28, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Reading | My Comrade Magazine Readings


A reading of articles from past issues of the magazine. An illustrious cast of performers and others share funny, provocative, and sexy articles chosen for them by editor Linda Simpson. Classic and hilarious articles from the gay zine are read by: Mike Albo, Paris Alexander, Nora Burns, Glace Chase, Eileen Dover, and Chris Tanner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Artists Talk: A Gift and a Burden


In this panel talk, artists Julian Palacz and Patrick Topitschnig will discuss their collaborations, practices and current projects in New York. Their newly founded collective, through which they address topics like power, violence, will form part of the talk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Award-Winning Saxophonist


Leo Yablans is an accomplished saxophonist, composer, and writer. In his music, he seeks to bridge aesthetics of jazz and classical music, combining consonance, dissonance, counterpoint, polyphony, and improvisation, among many other styles, to create a unique blend of music that transcends genre. He has performed at Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, MoMA and more. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Noted Jazz Trombonist


Swing by and celebrate all things jazz. As a spirited tribute to NYC's storied history, this park-favorite series features local jazz legends in a lineup of free performances on Manhattan's riverfront. Combining smooth tunes with beautiful evenings, the event keeps music an integral part of public programming. Featuring: Clifton Anderson has played with Sonny Rollins (who is his uncle), Frank Foster's Loud Minority, Carlos Garnett's Cosmos Nucleus, Slide Hampton's World of Trombones, and McCoy Tyner's big band.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | A Celebration of Brazilian Music


Brasil Summerfest, the premier Brazilian music and arts festival in the United States, brings a concert under the stars. Three-time Latin Grammy Award winner CeU takes the stage with her innovative blend of electronica, jazz, samba, soul, and reggae. Joined by singer-songwriter Rommel and DJ Ubunto, this night celebrates the brilliance of Brazilian music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Play | Richard III: Shakespeare Drama Outdoors


Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara (Slave Play, The Public’s Barbecue) brings his sharp wit and storytelling genius with a bold new production of Richard III. One of Shakespeare’s most indelible villains, Richard is determined to be King. Following his lust for power and the throne, he manipulates, kidnaps, and kills all who stand between him and his throne, using brilliant words and dark charm to conceal his dismantling of government and justice. This masterful dive into the muddy middle between political genius and violent power grab arrives with piercing relevancy and electrifying drama.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Sing 2 (2021): Musical Comedy


Theater owner Buster Moon sets his sights on producing a brand-new musical with his troupe in the glamorous Redshore City. To gain the support of a ruthless music mogul, he pitches that he'll feature Clay Calloway, a legendary but elusive rock singer as part of the show. Now, all the group needs to do is find the recluse and persuade him to perform with them. Movie begin at dusk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Comedy Club | Comedy Underground


Get ready, get set, and go into fifth gear with the most fun you've ever had in a parking lot. Comedy Underground brings the fun of the downtown comedy club to the Upper West Side, without a two-drink minimum. Wali Collins (Hulu, Comedy Central) and Suzette Simon (NY Laughs) curate a free and truly underground line-up of stand-up from a pair of the sharpest up-and-coming New York City comedians. You’ll split your sides laughing and possibly even learn how to parallel park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Luca (2021): Animated Sea Adventure


On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human. Director: Enrico Casarosa Stars: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Sullivan’s Travels (1941): Life as a Homeless Person, with Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake


Hollywood director John L Sullivan sets out to experience life as a homeless person in order to gain relevant life experience for his next movie. Director: Preston Sturges Stars: Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick 90 min. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m.. The movie starts after sunset, at around 8:30 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Play | Twelfth Night: "Afrofuturistic" Take on the Shakespeare Classic


Shakespeare’s classic gets an “Afrofuturistic” makeover. This interpretation will engage with the global conversation around equity and inclusion. It features a majority-Black creative team including director Carl Cofield, Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Associate Artistic Director.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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