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26 free events take place on Monday, June 9 in New York City.
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26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, June 9, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Chiemi Nakai Latin Jazz Trio
free events nyc Terry Golway discusses his book Machine Made: Tammany Hall and the Creation of Modern American Politics
free events nyc Dance Works-in-Progress: Alex Escalante / Lindsay Gilmour / Jaamil Kosoko / Emily Wexler
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Workshop | Morning Crunch Fitness


The Crunch Gym will be holding FREE fitness classes. Schedule: Mondays: Yoga, Sunrise Salutations Tuesdays: Breakfast Bootcamp w/ Personal Trainers Wednesdays: Wellness Wednesday with a Yoga/Pilate’s fusion Thursdays: Throwback Thursdays w/ Retro-Robics Fridays: Zumba or Dance classes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Park FitClub: Pilates


Energize your day with a workout before work. Join park neighbor Pilates on Fifth for an al fresco mat Pilates class. Studio owners Katherine and Kimberly Corp help you target the deep muscles of the abdomen to and spine to build a strong body from the inside out. The hour-long class is paced for an energetic workout and open to all skill and age levels. Some mats will be provided, but class participants are encouraged to bring their own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Workshop | Early Bird Game Social


Join to meet up with like-minded players interested in the same games as you. The Early Bird Game Social gives you a chance to start the day in the park, and warm up your mind with games that get you thinking like dominoes, Scrabble, cards or Boggle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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.
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11:00 am
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Jazz | Chiemi Nakai Latin Jazz Trio


A native of Japan, Chiemi Nakai moved to New York City in 1998 and graduated from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College with Masters of Art in Jazz Performance in 2002. Since then she has performed and toured with international Latin music stars such as trombonist Jimmy Bosch and Juan Carlos Formell.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Beginner Japanese Language Class


Ciao! Ola! Konnichiwa! Hola! The Park speaks Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, and Spanish with instruction by inlingua. Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Piano in the Park: Jon Weber


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
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1:00 pm
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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.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 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.
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2:00 pm
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Author Reading | Alafair Burke reads from her book All Day and a Night


A murder case with ties to a convicted serial killer leads a young defense lawyer and an NYPD homicide detective into parallel investigations with explosive and deadly results in this superb mystery from "one of the finest young crime writers working today" (Dennis Lehane).
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Cyclic Form in Music


Daniel Beliavsky presents a lecture-recital on cyclic forms in Classical and Romantic music. Dr. Beliavsky will examine the structural and psychological significance of this form in works by Scarlatti, Schubert, and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | The High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park.
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Terry Golway discusses his book Machine Made: Tammany Hall and the Creation of Modern American Politics


This illustrated lecture explores New York’s most famous political machine - Tammany Hall - revealing, beyond the vice and corruption, a birthplace of progressive urban politics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Reading | The Gutekunst Prize Award Ceremony


The Gutekunst Prize for Young Translators is awarded to an emerging translator under the age of 35 who has not yet published a book-length translation. This year's Gutekunst Prize will be presented to Elisabeth Lauffer of Enosburg Falls, Vermont, chosen for her submission of an excerpt from Veit Heinichen's crime novel, Gib jedem seinen eigenen Tod. Guest speaker Ross Ufberg, co-founder of New Vessel Press, will present an upcoming translation initiative, Litfinder, which will allow translators to bring projects they are working on to the attention of publishers and facilitate connecting translators and publishers for translation projects. In English.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Reading | The Moth High School GrandSLAM


Hosted by Ophira Eisenberg. A biannual city-wide storytelling championship featuring 8 all-star student storytellers from across the program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Author Reading | Jill Caryl Weiner reads from her book When We Became Three


Join Jill Caryl Weiner for a fresh spin on the memory book to create a keepsake biography of your new family that is much more than just baby pictures and dates.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Joani Geltman reads from her book A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens


Joani Geltman, an expert in adolescent psychology, discusses her new book on parenting teens. From the mundane (my kid won't get up in the morning) to the frightening (sexting with strangers), Geltman covers it all with warmth, humor and wisdom.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Story Time for Grown-Ups


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as they read you a story or two.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | “No Name“ Presents The Uptown Cabaret, a Singers Showcase


The multi-talented Alex DeSuze returns to host the “No Name Uptown Cabaret Second Monday” monthly singers showcase. DeSuze, whose background includes acting, directing and singing at venues throughout the NYC-metro area, will be joined by a guest musical director. Producer Eric Vetter calls the Cabaret an opportunity to enjoy and share your art with your fellow singers, composers and lyricists in a safe and fun place!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress: Alex Escalante / Lindsay Gilmour / Jaamil Kosoko / Emily Wexler


A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join artists-in-residence and international guests each season in performing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Tour | 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

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Concert | Gospel, Pop, Folk Artist at a Major Venue

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Performance | Erotic Burlesque Show

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