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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 8, 2022?

27 free events take place on Wednesday, June 8 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 8 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 Wednesday, June 8, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Figure Al Fresco
free events nyc Multipli Forti: Italian Literary Fiction Festival
free events nyc Acclaimed Chorus and Orchestra: From the Fairy Forests of Felix Mendelssohn to The Porch Swings of Samuel Barber
free events nyc Fearless Saxophonist Blends Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Classical
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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
10:00 am
Free

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
Free

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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Book Discussion | Multipli Forti: Italian Literary Fiction Festival


A transatlantic window on the major literary trends of Italian fiction of our time, told by the authors who have written and are writing it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

Workshop | Juggling in the Park


Jugglers use the park throughout the year to provide free classes to the public. Stop by for a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

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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Film | Shall We Dance? (2004): Romantic Comedy with Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez


Estate attorney and family man John Clark, impulsively signs up for dance classes after noticing a beautiful woman staring through the window of a dance studio. Directed by Peter Chelsom 2004 | PG-13 | 106 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

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
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2:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Danny McDonald: Sculptures from Repurposed Toys


McDonald's exhibition consists of sculpture from 2007 to the present. Toys and action figures from the franchised realms of science-fiction, horror, and fantasy are repurposed and combined into unsettling, comedic tableaus. Among other found objects and craft materials, these characters find themselves in new roles, precarious totems, and dollhouse-scale dilemmas.  McDonald has lived in New York since 1989. He moved to the city from Los Angeles to attend Cooper Union, where he met the artists who later formed Art Club2000. Together with art dealer Colin de Land, the group produced annual shows at his downtown gallery, American Fine Arts, Co., and exhibited internationally throughout the 1990s. Since then, McDonald has made exhibitions, video, and performance, as well as producing a commercial jewelry line called Mended Veil.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Game Nights in the Park


Stop in during weekly game nights and socials to learn a new game, hone your skills, and meet new people
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 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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Gallery Talk | Genius On Display: Exhibition Tour (online)


Genius on Display continues at Poster House, featuring Johanna Toruño of The Unapologetic Street Series. Genius on Display is a platform for spotlighting the expertise of racialized artists and designers within the context of Poster House’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Watch as Johana shares their beautiful and impactful posters and compares their use of floral imagery to that of Ethel Reed: I Am My Own Property. Johanna Toruno is a Salvadoran-born migrant artist and creator of The Unapologetic Street Series focusing on the importance of storytelling through accessible art in a public spaces and the importance of queer folks in the arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Dance Workout


Move with the city. Stay active in the bustling heart of Midtown Manhattan. A high-energy workout that will make you sweat. Wednesdays, June 8-29, 2022
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Indie Pop Band


Lovelytheband is an American indie pop band that formed in 2016 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The band consists of vocalist Mitchy Collins, guitarist Jordan Greenwald, and drummer Sam Price. The band is most known for their single "Broken" which charted on several US Billboard charts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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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 | 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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Dancing | Hot R&B and Dancing


With a wide-mouthed, window-rattling sound that stacks up solidly alongside the great blues shouters like Big Maybelle and Big Mama Thornton, Lulu and the Broadsides double-dog dare you not to get out on the dance floor and move what the good Lord gave you. Lulu is the alter ego of singer-songwriter Dayna Kurtz. The Broadsides, her estimable band—bassist James Singleton (Irma Thomas, Chet Baker), drummer Carlo Nuccio (Dr. John), Robert Maché (Steve Wynn), and Glenn Hartman (New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars)—serve up hot R&B the way it was made back in the 45 RPM era: smart, loose, and a little dirty. Dance lesson at 6:30 pm Live music at 7:30 pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | I Too Am America: On Loving and Leading Black Men and Boys


Kick off Freedom Week with authors Shawn Dove and Nick Chiles for a celebration of stories for and by Black men and boys.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Jazz-Folk Singer/Songwriter


Louis Apollon is a Brooklyn-based jazz-folk singer-songwriter whose stories celebrate human imperfection. He combines an uplifting musicality with a soothing, yet energizing vibe that represents his own infectious positivity. His music explores many emotions and life experiences through short stories and musical conversations and is a perfect fit for listeners looking for an inspired and organic musical experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | A Conversation with Playwright Aleshea Harris (online)


Aleshea Harris is one of the most innovative, uncompromising, boundary-breaking dramatists of today. She celebrates the new publication of two of her plays. What to Send Up When It Goes Down is a play, a ritual, and a home-going celebration that bears witness to the physical and spiritual deaths of Black people as a result of racist violence. Is God Is, winner of the 2016 Obie Award and Relentless Award, collides the ancient, the modern, the tragic, the Spaghetti Western, and Afropunk in a dark comedy of two sisters enacting righteous revenge. Actors from both plays—Jessica Frances Dukes, Alfie Fuller, Kai Heath, Beau Thom, Denise Manning, Alana Raquel Bowers, and Naomi Lorrain—will perform a dramatic reading, followed by a conversation with Aleshea Harris and writer, educator, and cultural worker Nissy Aya.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Acclaimed Chorus and Orchestra: From the Fairy Forests of Felix Mendelssohn to The Porch Swings of Samuel Barber


MasterVoices; Tony winner Ted Sperling, Conductor; Orchestra of St. Luke's; Shereen Pimentel, soprano; Tariq Al-Sabir, tenor Program Mendelssohn: Scherzo from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in E major, Op. 21 Mendelssohn: Song with Choir (from "A Midsummer Night's Dream") des Prez: El Grillo Schwartz/Strouse: Blame it on the Summer Night (from "Rags") Loesser: Song of a Summer Night (from "The Most Happy Fella") Ricky Ian Gordon: Three songs, New Moon, Summer, and Joy Barber: Knoxville: Summer 1915 Berlioz: Excerpts from Les nuits d'ete (Summer Nights), Villanelle and Le spectre de la rose Sondheim: Night Music Waltz Suite, arr. Ted Sperling Tariq Al-Sabir: Summers Are Growing Longer (World Premiere Commission) About the Performers MasterVoices was founded in 1941 by legendary American choral conductor Robert Shaw. The group is known for its versatility and a repertoire that ranges from choral masterpieces and operas in concert to operettas and musical theater. Season concerts feature a volunteer chorus of 100+ members from all walks of life, alongside a diverse roster of world-class soloists from across the musical spectrum, including Julia Bullock, Dove Cameron, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Renee Fleming, John Holiday, Jennifer Holliday, Norm Lewis, Victoria Clark, and Kelli O'Hara. Orchestra of St. Luke's is one of America's foremost ensembles, consisting of virtuoso artists. It grew out of a chamber ensemble that gathered in the Church of St. Luke in the Fields in Greenwich Village in 1974. Rain date: June 9, 7 pm, same location Limited seats are on first-come, first-served basis. Please bring blankets or lawn-chairs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz at the Pier


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: The Phil Young Experience
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Fearless Saxophonist Blends Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Classical


Saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington's technicolor mixing of jazz, hip-hop, classical, and R&B has made him his generation's torchbearer for progressive improvisational music - and the perfect artist to welcome Brooklyn back to a summer of joyful live performance! Sharing the stage with him on opening night are the innovative 23-year-old neo-soul phenom Ravyn Lenae, whose age belies the depth of her artistry, and the Chicago-born, NY-based DJ Reborn, who has worked with everyone from The Roots to Common to John Legend and India Arie. Please Note: Chairs will be available at this show, but you are also permitted to bring your own. First come, first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Minari (2020): Immigrant Family in the Deep South


A Korean family starts a farm in 1980s Arkansas. Director: Lee Isaac Chung Stars: Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan S. Kim 115 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

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