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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 22, 2010?

40 free events take place on Friday, October 22 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 October 22 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 October . 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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40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, October 22, 2010

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Conference | Joaquim Nabuco and the New Brazil


In celebration of the National Year of Nabuco, The Brazilian Endowment for the Arts, Columbia University’s Center for Brazilian Studies, and the Brazilian Consulate will honor the historical figure Joaquim Aurélio Barreto Nabuco de Araújo. The conference aims to bring intellectuals, diplomats and other important governmental officials together to lead a discussion of Brazil today and reflect on Nabuco’s influential legacy in abolitionism and pan-Americanism.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshop | Wake Up! Exercise Class: Gyrokinesis with Jennifer Lott


A new class that will gently awake your muscles and senses and help you get ready for the day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Pay-what-you-can admission policy

Workshop | Open Computer Lab


Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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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" Five tours daily on the hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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City Walk | All-in-One Tour


This 6-hour tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


Stroll through the ancient streets of Lower Manhattan and hear the rich history of New York City. From a Dutch trading post to a world financial capital, no stone is left unturned. Sites on the tour: * Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty * Fort Amsterdam and Castle Clinton * Customs Building * Bowling Green and the Charging Bull * Federal Hall * Wall Street and New York Stock Exchange * Trinity Church (Alexander Hamilton's Grave) * St. Paul's Chapel * World Trade Center (Ground Zero) * Woolworth Building * City Hall * Brooklyn Bridge * Fraunces Tavern
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Lecture | William James on Ethics: Methods and Contents


Sarin Marchetti of Sapienza Università di Roma and Columbia University will present a lecture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Mountain Stage Newsong Contest


Having helped launched the careers of such acclaimed artists as Ingrid Michaelson, Diana Jones and Jeff Ellis, the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest is back to discover and showcase the next great performing songwriters. 12 up-and-coming singer-songwriters from across North America will perform and compete in the finals.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Times Square Tour


Learn about history of world-famous neighborhood with its 40 miles of neon supersigns, prominent theaters, and multiple megastores. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Screening | Daily Screenings: Spooky Tales


Showing: The City, The Flying Head, Qulqi Chaleco/Vest Made of Money, and The Winter Chill. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Errol Morris' Oscar-Winning Documentary The Fog of War (2004): Vietnam War Architect Explains


Morris interviews Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and finds a uniquely unsettling viewpoint on much of 20th-century American history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | On the Prospects of Political Change in Russia


A discussion on current political developments in Russia. 1:00pm-2:30pm “Russian Elections (2011-2012): Is There a Chance for Change?” Presentation by Mikhail Kasyanov (Political Leader, Russian People's Democratic Union, and Prime Minister of Russia, 2000-2004) 2:45pm-4:15pm Panel Discussion: “On the Prospects of Political Change in Russia” Speakers: Padma Desai (Gladys and Roland Harriman Professor of Comparative Economic Systems, Columbia University); Timothy Frye (Director, Harriman Institute, and Marshall D Shulman Professor of Post-Soviet Foreign Policy, Columbia University); and Andrei Piontkovsky (Executive Director of the Strategic Studies Center, Moscow, and Visiting Fellow, Hudson Institute).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Performance | The Process of Embodiment, an Interactive Performance


Witness students and dance faculty engaging in and elaborating on the methods and magic of artistic development.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Walking Tour


Criss-cross this neighborhood's legendary streets and explore the architecture, history and culture that was and is Greenwich Village. This tour has it all - authors, poets, folk singers, rock stars, a mobster, a revolutionary and a U.S. president. Sites on the tour: * The Stonewall Inn * Gay Liberation Monument * Jefferson Market Courthouse * The Friends Apartment * The Huxtable House (The Cosby Show) * Washington Square Park * Washington Arch * Cafe Wha? * New York University * Cooper Union Building
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Greg Mottola's The Daytrippers (1996): Lovers and Other Cheaters


With Stanley Tucci, Hope Davis and Parker Posey. When a suburban housewife discovers a love letter in her husband's pocket, it starts a wild, quirky and ultimately poignant journey through the strained relationships of her entire dysfunctional family. 87 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Symposium | Visualizing Finance 1.0: Developing a Common Language


This symposium brings together illustrators, educators, art directors, journalists, and the financial community to explore the use of illustration and other visualizations to explain financial concepts. Events include a gallery talk, a panel discussion, and collaborative studio work. A concurrent exhibition will display examples of financial visualizations as well as the studio work generated during the workshop portion of the symposium.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | 2 Films on Labor Conditions: Trouble on Fashion Avenue / The Global Assembly Line


Trouble on Fashion Avenue (1982): The current economic problems of the New York City garment industry and its ramifications for millions of people in a variety of related industries in the U.S. are examined in this documentary. Sweatshop production, competition from foreign imports, high interest rates, trade unionism, and the influence of organized crime are discussed. 60 min. Directed by Stefan Moore. The Global Assembly Line (1986): In an informative and shocking documentary that bangs America's dormant collective conscience on its head, the film shows underpaid foreign workers around the world to highlight the exploitative nature of American companies willing to pay next to nothing in wages in order to raise their profits. 58 min. Directed by Lorraine Gray. Also showing: Land of Cotton (1936) 9 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Teach Yourself: Learn a New Language


Hands on using wireless laptops. Discover a wide selection of self-study resources to help you learn a new language or brush up on one you’ve studied before. Class covers resources available through the library and free websites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Author Reading | Amar Bhidé discusses his book A Call for Judgment: Sensible Finance for a Dynamic Economy


A primer on the role of finance in a dynamic modern economy, and a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of banks functioning as highly centralized, mechanistic entities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Colloquium | Coloniality and the Genealogies of Popular Song in Nineteenth-Century Colombia


Speaker: Ana María Ochoa. Respondent: Simon Calle, PhD Candidate in Ethnomusicology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poetry: Julie Carr / Colin Cheney / Erika Meitner


This evening features three winners of the 2009 National Poetry Series Open Competition. Carr’s winning collection is Sarah—Of Fragments and Lines, her fourth book of poems. Cheney’s debut collection is titled Here Be Monsters. Ideal Cities is Meitner’s second book of poems.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Free Music Friday: Caleb Hawley / Connor Garvey / Putnam Smith


Explore the galleries free of charge, have a refreshment in the café, and enjoy live music in the stunning atrium.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Discussion | Alternative Curatorial Strategies Today


Moderator: Erin Donnelly, LMCC. Participants: Ingrid Chu and Savannah Gorton, Forever & Today; Allison Weisberg, Recess Activities; Michael Connor, Marian Spore; Regine Basha, Basha Projects/Grackleworld.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Opening Reception | Group Show: The Triumph of Now


Featuring paintings sculpture and design by artists Steven Shein, Joseph Wolf Grazi, Karen Seapker, Zoe Nelson, Yun-Woo Choi and Daniel McFarlane. The Triumph of Now focuses on the juxtaposition of color and form, shape of objects and overlapping dimensions. The works capture a moment frozen in time, and invite the viewer to contemplate the passage of time and the idea of hidden spaces. All artists demonstrate a remarkable sense of color that is just bursting with emotion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Other | Latin Culture Event


Performances, salsa dancing lessons, arts and crafts for kids and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Painting: Claudia Blaesi's Dialogue with Valérie


A colorful and amusing dialogue between paintings of two artists, mother and daughter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poets for Living Waters


Join poets Nicole Cooley and Tonya Foster, poets and editors of the Poets for Living Waters initiative, Amy King and Heidi Lynn Staples, and guest readers for an evening of poetry and eco-poetics in the wake of large-scale catastrophes in the Gulf and the surrounding regions. The online poetry forum and activist group Poets for Living Waters features daily poetic responses to the recent oil spill.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Composing in the Spirit: A Composer's Take on the Negro Spiritual


A conversation and a performance. Composer/pianist Courtney Bryan and musicologist/violinist Matthew D. Morrison, both doctoral students in Music, will engage in conversation about Bryan’s recent project This Little Light of Mine, a recording of her “re-composition” of selected Negro spirituals. Bryan and Morrison will also use this project as a basis to discuss the notion of "composing in the spirit," as well as to engage with matters of improvisation. This event will also include live performance and open discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Sundance Film Festival Winner: Christian Frei’s Documentary Space Tourists (2009)


This absorbing documentary raises many profound questions about the future of space travel. Frei follows the adventures of Iranian-American entrepreneur Anousheh Ansari, who became the first female space explorer. Her childhood dream of space travel is made possible not by NASA, but the Russian Federal Space Agency. Followed by a Q&A with Frei and a complimentary reception after the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Other | 3rd Annual Latino Heritage Celebration


With performances, food and music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The Exquisite Book: 100 Artists Play a Collaborative Game


The Exquisite Book reinvents the classic surrealist drawing game The Exquisite Corpse for a new artistic generation. In these pages, 100 of today’s hottest indie artists each adorn a single page with brand new work, having only seen the page of the artist immediately prior. The result is a breathtaking visual journey with a roller-coaster narrative, each page wildly different from the next. Each of the book’s ten chapters resides on a ten-page according fold-out that lets you enjoy the artwork in an interconnected stream, as it was originally created by the artists themselves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Merri Lisa Johnson reads from her book Girl in Need of a Tourniquet: Memoir of a Borderline Personality


Johnson was a psycho girlfriend to an unavailable woman. Her book is a kaleidoscope of magic realism, feminist fairy-tale, celebrity cameos, psychoanalytic insight, and a surprisingly funny social critique. Join Johnson for a dramatic reading and discussion of her tale.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Performance: Daniela Bracchi, piano, and Walter Aparicio, piano


The duo will be performing works by Chopin, Piazolla and Rachmaninoff.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Master Class | Master Class: Orion String Quartet


One of the most sought-after ensembles in the United States, the Orion String Quartet is violinists Daniel and Todd Phillips, violist Steven Tenenbom, and cellist Timothy Eddy, They work with students in a series of chamber music master classes. Pick up free tickets at Mannes on the day of the concert, one per person, starting at 6:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Orchestral works by Schumann and Foss


Program: Lukas Foss, Renaissance Concerto, Caryn Freitag, Wind Competition Winner Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 2 Performed by NYU Repertory Orchestra. Gerald Steichen, conductor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Concert | Garage Rock: The London Souls


Garage rock power trio the London Souls harken back to a day when bands didn’t have to include glockenspiels or string sections to be interesting. A threesome with a sound at least four times their size, the band pays homage to the great rock groups of the 70s and to vocalists like Jimmy Page, all while standing out—way out—in the 21st century scene.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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