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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 30, 2013?

39 free events take place on Sunday, June 30 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 30 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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39 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, June 30, 2013

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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Park Walk | Park Nature Walk


1 ½ to 2 miles. The park brings 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Hike | Rockefeller Preserve Hike


6 miles, moderate pace. Travel along historical carriage roads and gentle rolling hills with beautiful vistas. Hiking boots a MUST. Call to confirm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:20 am
$3 plus train...

Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. 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 amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For nearly 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with it's wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. It's history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Chinese Chess Clinic


Practice Chinese Chess outdoors in the park, where it is traditionally played in cities throughout China.
   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
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11:00 am
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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
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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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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Foraging in the Park


With naturalist/author "Wildman" Steve Brill. America's go-to guy for foraging, Brill will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of the Park, a great place for wild foods, and the summer is an especially rich season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
$20 suggested donation...

Parade | Pride March 2013


Become a part of the biggest pride celebration in the world. 2013 Grand Marshals: Edith Windsor, who brought the lawsuit that led the Supreme Court to its recent historic vote in favor of same-sex marriage, singer and actor Harry Belafonte, and Earl Fowlkes of the Center For Black Equity, Inc.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Tour | Cathedral Tour


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Gallery Talk | Gallery Tours: Houston Conwill: The Joyful Mysteries (1984–2034 A.D.) / Gordon Parks: A Harlem Family, 1967


Enjoy an interactive and informative tour with a knowledgeable museum educator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Murray Hill-“Remnants of a Gilded Age” Tour


Highlights: Scandinavia House, The Collectors Club, Sniffen Court, The Morgan Library, Delamar Mansion, the former B. Altman Dept. Building and the home of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Retro Gaming for Adults


Share your passion for Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, or your favorite board game. There will be a demonstration of Boggle. Please feel free to bring your own game set, and join us for some lively board time. All levels of play welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Spring Into Yoga


Teachers trained in different styles will be giving classes throughout the afternoon, with the scenic park lake in the background. Please bring your own mat, as there will be none provided. Class Schedule: 1:00-2:00pm 2:30-3:30pm 4:00-5:00pm 5:30-6:30pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation...

Film | Anthony Mann's Border Incident (1949): Feds vs. Gang


Starring Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, and Howard Da Silva. Mexican and American federal agents tackle a vicious gang exploiting illegal farm workers in southern California. 94 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Howard Johnson, Jazz Tuba Player and “The Prophet of Soul”


Called “The Prophet of Soul” in the 80’s, Howard Johnson can still wear that moniker with honors in present day. His distinctive style has earned him a spot that will go down in history as one of music’s most versatile entertainers. Howard has been featured on vocals and co-produced music for many talented artists throughout the years, including Madonna, Boys II Men, Tupac, and Tom Jones. Additionally, he is a versatile instrumentalist, playing the tuba and baritone saxophone as well as a competent mastery of the trumpet, pennywhistle, bass clarinet, and other reeds.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Performance | Laughter in the Park


Stand-up comedy featuring Jordan Carlos (The Colbert Report), Missy Baker (MTV's Guy Code Blog), Seaton Smith (The John Mulaney Show), Stuckey & Murray (Last Comic Standing), and Nick Vatterott (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Theater | blessing the boats: the remix, a Reimagining of an Original Play by Sekou Sundiata


blessing the boats: the remix is a powerful reimagining of one of Sekou Sundiata’s acclaimed plays. Originally presented as a solo performance, director Rhodessa Jones revisits Sundiata’s story of life-threatening illness and recovery as told through the unique interplay of three next-generation poet/performers: Will Power, Carl Hancock Rux, and Mike Ladd. These three compelling voices revive Sundiata’s incisive writing, finding the universal in the particular and exploring the ritual and complexities of the play. This remix encompasses language, music, and visual projections of healing and hope. Video projections by Sage Marie Carter, set by Mimi Lien, lighting by Roderick Murray, sound design by Garth MacAleavey, and costumes by Oana Botez.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Opera | You, My Mother, a Chamber Opera by Two-Headed Calf and Yarn/Wire


An elusive investigation into the ever-shifting relationships between mothers and their adult children. Under the direction of Two-Headed Calf co-founder Brooke O’Harra, the two composer/playwright teams of Brendan Connelly with Karinne Keithley-Syers and Rick Burkhardt with Kristen Kosmas create a strange and flickering event that draws upon reminiscences and observations of their own mothers. Performed by a quartet of singer/performers including Gelsey Bell, Beth Griffith, Laryssa Husiak, and Mike Mikos, and the new music ensemble Yarn/Wire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Theater | New York City Players perform Richard Maxwell's Isolde


New York City Players open their studio for an in-process showing of their new piece, Isolde. This new play, written and directed by Richard Maxwell is the story of Isolde, a successful actress suddenly unable to retain her lines. To occupy Isolde, her husband plans to build her a dream house, but she falls in love with the house’s architect.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | See the Park in Progress with a Behind-the-Scenes Hard Hat Tour


A sneak peak of the construction of the 30 acres of new park and public spaces at the center of the Island. This tour takes visitors through the park construction site. Space on the tours is limited and is available on a first-come, first served basis. Hardhats and vests will be provided and closed-toe footwear is required. Children over the age of 7 are welcome on tours.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Ecstatic Summer Concert


This year’s Ecstatic Summer event features two full sets of newly commissioned, collaboratively-based music– one for brass and the other for percussion. Part concert and part “happening,” the two site-specific, acoustic sets are designed to fill the waterfront plaza with more than a dozen musicians involved in each set. Composers will include Greg Saunier (Deerhoof), Dave Douglas, Susie Ibarra, Seth Olinsky (Akron/Family), with others to be announced, while the ensembles will include a mix of musicians, including members of groups Bon Iver, Mantra Percussion, The National, yMusic, Plastic Ono Band, and many more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Let’s Dance!


Learn to dance like a pro at salsa, cha-cha and bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School and featuring DJ Ray Colon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Theater | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), a Madcap Romp Through the Bard


Susane Lee, Hudson Warehouse’s Assistant Artistic Director, will direct the Reduced Shakespeare Company's Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, a tireless trio of actors who cavort and careen their way through the Shakespeare canon in 90 minutes including tackling Hamlet in under one minute. This madcap take on the classics will surely delight.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | A Performance of Big Star's Album Third, featuring R.E.M.'s Mike Mills


Big Star's Third is a performance of the iconic album by famed musicians such as Mike Mills (R.E.M), Chris Stamey (the dB’s), Jody Stephens (Big Star) and members of bands such as Megafun, The Rosebuds and the NC Symphony. The performers come together to perform the third album by legendary 70s band, Big Star.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Theater | Outdoor Theater: Anton Chekhov's The Seagull


New York Classical Theatre presents the romantic and artistic conflicts between four characters: the famous middlebrow story writer Boris Trigorin, the ingenue Nina, the fading actress Irina Arkadina, and her son the symbolist playwright Konstantin Tréplev.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Random Access Theater presents Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing


Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare’s best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Christine Turner's Homegoings (2013)


Harlem's own Isaiah Owens, proprietor of the Owens Funeral Home, and his family are the focus of this thoughtful cinematic portrait by New York filmmaker Turner. 58 min. Preceded by: Storycorps: A Selection of Short Films, The Rauch Brothers, 2010-2013, approximately 10 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Concert | The New York Electronic Art Festival


In two evenings of concerts and performances, The New York Electronic Art Festival provides audiences with an opportunity to experience cutting-edge electronic artwork from artists working across the arts and technology spectrum. This Festival within a Festival brings talent into Lower Manhattan from around the globe to showcase new technologies and new artistic practices, and celebrates the transformational intersection of the two. Jun 23: Marco Donnarumma, Juraj Kojs and Carlota Pradera, and Mari Kimura with Tomoyuki Kato, Kyoko Kitamura, and the Cassatt String Quartet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Opera | You, My Mother, a Chamber Opera by Two-Headed Calf and Yarn/Wire


An elusive investigation into the ever-shifting relationships between mothers and their adult children. Under the direction of Two-Headed Calf co-founder Brooke O’Harra, the two composer/playwright teams of Brendan Connelly with Karinne Keithley-Syers and Rick Burkhardt with Kristen Kosmas create a strange and flickering event that draws upon reminiscences and observations of their own mothers. Performed by a quartet of singer/performers including Gelsey Bell, Beth Griffith, Laryssa Husiak, and Mike Mikos, and the new music ensemble Yarn/Wire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare Under the Stars: The Comedy of Errors, with Jesse Tyler Ferguson


This new production concerns two sets of identical twins who were separated as children and now live as master-servant pairs in rival neighboring cities. When one pair crosses the border to find the other, so begins an exquisitely enjoyable mess of mistaken identity, wrongful imprisonment, questionable flirting and general mayhem. Directed by Daniel Sullivan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Concert | Color War, Electronica/Disco Outfit


With guest North America.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
Free
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