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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 3, 2012?

27 free events take place on Sunday, June 3 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 June 3 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 June . 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 Sunday, June 3, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Park Walk | Park Nature Walk


This walk is bringing attention to its vital role in creating one of the scarcest resources in all of Manhattan—wildlife habitat! Learn about the Park’s wildlife by joining experienced naturalists on guided nature walks along the Park’s esplanade. Enjoy a meandering waterfront walk while viewing and learning about the park’s flora and fauna, including some of the 85 different species of birds identified within Park boundaries. Peek into some of our many gardens to discover butterflies, dragonflies and other interesting insects. Get to know the native plants that thrive in unexpected places in and around the river’s edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Tour | End to End Walk: Flatbush Avenue


In this series of walks, explore the various thoroughfares from beginning to end. On this walk, follow Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn from its beginning near the East River waterfront to it conclusion near Jamaica Bay. Approximately 8-10 miles. Brisk, steady pace. Bring lunch. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
$3

Workshop | Kayaking on the Hudson


Join 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first-hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. Kayaks and life vests provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


This year will be bigger and better than ever, with a super-Americana Jamboree curated by Two Boots, and more. One of the best summer kickoff events in the city. One-dollar books, music, and more; clothes and more from the Thrift Shops; great snacks and live music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Fair | The Ultimate Science Street Fair


The Ultimate Science Street Fair returns with another action-packed day of interactive exhibits, experiments, games and shows, all designed to entertain and inspire. Visit a telepathy lab and control a computer just by thinking about it, learn the science tricks to shooting perfect free-throws with NBA stars, create your own fragrance at the Smell Lab, ride a square-wheeled tricycle, and much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Parade | Celebrate Israel Parade


In 1964, thousands walked down Riverside Drive in support of the young State of Israel. This impromptu walk evolved into the Salute to Israel Parade. It has become the world’s largest gathering in celebration of Israel attracting worldwide media. The Parade enables the tri-state community to celebrate in a non-partisan, apolitical show of unity with Israel. In 2011 it was decided to change the name of the Parade in order to focus on celebrating the vibrant and diverse country of Israel. The Parade features over 30,000 marchers representing many organizations. Hundreds of thousands enthusiastic spectators gather to watch American and Israeli community leaders and dignitaries, entertainers, artists, musicians, dancers, celebrities, floats and marching bands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Outdoor Art Exhibit - Spring Show 2012


Now in its 82nd year, the Outdoor Art Exhibit will hold its annual spring show. The show features exciting new and veteran exhibitors in all categories of fine arts and fine crafts, both traditional and contemporary. Oils and watercolors, pastels and acrylics, graphics, photography and sculpture make up the fine arts group. The crafts include such specialties as jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber and. mixed media. Each exhibit consists of an individual artist or artisan showing their own original work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | The 2nd Annual Animal Rights Day


Join a FREE Jivamukti Yoga class led by renown Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teachers Jessica Sage Stickler and Dechen Thurman, as part of the "2nd National Animal Rights Day" celebrations. The class will focus on Ahimsa - compassion for all beings - animals and the planet included, and it will incorporate asana, special meditations, and reading from The Declaration of Animal Rights.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Parade | 114th Phillipine Independence Parade


Leading the Independence Day Parade will be Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal, Filipino community leaders, Philippine Government officials, NYC Gov’t officials, honored guests, and a contingent of marchers from Filipino- American associations, organizations and assorted groups, Marching Bands, floats, open cars, and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Michael Curtiz's Oscar Winner Mildred Pierce (1945): Sins of the Daughter


Starring Joan Crawford, Jack Carson and Zachary Scott. After her cheating husband leaves her, Mildred Pierce proves she can become independent and successful, but can't win the approval of her spoiled daughter. 111 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Nottingham Patk and Vicinity Walk


3 miles, easy walk. Colonial history of area, shops, old houses, old roads, former “South Greenfield Area,” pretty gardens and optional early dinner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$3

Poetry Reading | 9th Annual Marathon Reading of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”


Sign up to be one of the 52 readers of “Song of Myself” or simply enjoy Whitman’s words. Photo: Library of Congress Picture Collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Theater | Alex Webb's Amelia, a Play about One Woman's Journey through Civil War America


AMELIA, a new play based on the true story of one woman’s epic journey across Civil War America in search of her husband, will make its New York premiere in a site-specific production at a former Civil War prison camp. Previously developed at The Kennedy Center, AMELIA is an Editor’s Pick of The Washington Post that culminates at the gates of the notorious Andersonville Prison Camp where the central character is forced to disguise herself as a male Union soldier in this suspenseful and highly theatrical production.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Angela Kraft Cross, Organist


Cross is Artist in Residence at Congregational Church of San Mateo in San Mateo, California.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Concert | Ensemble ACJW


Meet Ensemble ACJW, a new generation of innovative musicians who are passionate about the music they play, and adventurous about finding new places to play it. This brilliant group plays a range of thought-provoking repertoire—from works written centuries ago to those completed days before—with the highest quality of musicianship. Ensemble ACJW members are on a two-year fellowship with Carnegie Hall and tour the world as the performing arm of the institute. More than just performers, the fellows are fully engaged within their communities as dedicated teachers and mentors in New York City public schools.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Organ Works by Bach, Barber and Franck


Program: Cesár Franck Majestic Choral No. 1 in E major Louis Vierne Carillon de Westminster Marcel Dupré Prelude and Fugue in B major Varied works by J. S. Bach, Ernest Bloch and Herbert Howells, and an organ transcription of Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber. Dr. Andrew Henderson will perform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Dancing | Let’s Dance!


Learn to dance like a pro at these salsa, cha-cha and bachata lessons and group dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Experimental Sounds


1. Sean Ali, solo bass 2. George Bagdasarov, baritone sax/electronics 3. Savina Theodorou, dance and choreography, and Sten Hostfalt, guitar and compositions 4. An Open Session
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Theater | New York Classical Theatre's Outdoor Production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night


New York Classical Theatre's roving production of Twelfth Night recasts the beloved comedy's setting as fin de siècle New York. The company will lead audiences on Shakespeare's lively journey of mistaken identities, misguided lovers, and joyous celebration, recasting the play's setting to New York City circa 1900. Employing its signature "Panoramic Theatre" staging style, the company will escort audiences, pausing to hatch a confusion of plots and declare various passions against a backdrop of waterfalls, bridges, and shady groves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Documentary: Miguel Galofrépanish's Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast? (2009)


August 2008. The world watches as the Jamaican sprint team becomes the sensation of the tournament Olympic games in Beijing. Team Jamaica wins six gold, three silver and two bronze medals. No superpower nation is able to keep up with Jamaica's male and female track stars - the smallest Caribbean island in population won the most medals of all the countries competing in track and field. Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast? offers a unique insight into Jamaican society at large as it tells the story of the world's strongest sprinting nation. 61 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Performance | Comedy: Fooling Around with Casey Jost


Casey Jost (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Impractical Jokers) likes to fool around. In 2011, Casey premiered his one-man show that combined his two loves: music and comedy. Now Casey will incorporate his third love: human beings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5
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