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Free events for Saturday, 09/03/11
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36 free events take place on Saturday, September 3 in New York City.
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36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, September 3, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Fitness Walking Program


Hour-long classes with a 10-minute warm up, 30 minute fitness walk, and 20 minutes of strengthening, stretching, and cool-down.
   
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8:30 am
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Workshop | Bike New York Pedal Stop


Pedal Stops Bike New York are rider-assistance-and-information stations that provide cyclists with bike safety checks, safety instruction, ride suggestions, basic bike repair, informal bike skills, NYPD bike ID, and bike rentals through Bike and Roll. Ride over and check it out!
   
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9:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Bike New York Pedal Stop


This rider assistance and information event provides cyclists with safety instruction, ride suggestions, basic bike repair, and (if you don't have your own bike) rentals through Bike and Roll. Ride over and check it out! Weather permitting.
   
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   
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9:30 am
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City Walk | New York's West Side Museums & Cultural Institutions Walk (Part 1)


8+ miles, 5 hours, moderate pace. Walk by museums and cultural institutions on Manhattan’s West Side. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. Heavy rain cancels.
   
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9:30 am
$3

Workshop | Drawing in the Park


Sketch and paint the Hudson River and neighboring parks with an artist/educator. Materials provided.
   
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | I Meditate NY Workshop


Creativity is the font of innovation. Innovation spurs on progress. Creativity, and hence innovation, is often sparked by a random thought. But how do you harness your brain to have random creative thoughts in a sustained fashion? Join I Meditate NY in this live meditation as they explore the connection between meditation and sustainable creativity. I Meditate NY is a meditation movement empowering New Yorkers to do more of the things they love by recharging through meditation: a practical way to refresh every day.
   
10:00 am
free, no reservation required

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. No registration required. Kayaks and life vests provided.
   
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10:00 am
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Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom” Tour


Take a walk around the lands dominated by the Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Tour is approximately one hour.
   
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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
$6

Park Walk | Garden Tour


Experience the Park's only formal garden with the Garden staff. See exuberant perennial and annual beds, and delight in an abundance of color and fragrance while learning about the Garden's history and design.
   
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Hudson River Walk


6-7 miles, easy walk with a moderate pace along the Hudson. See views of river and New Jersey. Plenty of dropoff points. Walk can be extended as far as group wishes. Bring lunch and water.
   
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11:00 am
$3

Workshop | Kayaking and Community Rowing


Get out on the water for kayaking and community rowing. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
   
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Parade | Lavagem da Rua 46 Brazilian Cultural Parade & Festival


A mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia, Brazil, the Lavagem da 46 Rua or Cleansing of 46th street was brought abroad and reformulated for the United States by Silvana Magda, with the support of the Brazilian entrepreneur João de Matos. The Lavagem of 46th Street unites diverse voices and rhythms to genuinely represent the enchantment, the tradition of not only Bahia but all the people. This event will celebrate the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The Lavagem da 46 Rua or Cleansing of 46th street in 2011, much bigger and highly acclaimed, will feature honor guests and new popular folkloric festivities from various parts of Brazil. The stage will then be opened to Brazilian bands, featuring world renowned artists and local artists, samba dancers, games involving crowd participation and the exciting 4th annual pageant “Musa do Brazilian Day,” in which the audience will be the judge. Parade: 11am to 12pm Festival: 12pm to 4pm
   
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | NYRP Club Fit


NYRP’s free, outdoor yoga classes are a great way to stay fit. These hour-long sessions, led by licensed instructors from Harlem Yoga Studio and Brooklyn Holistic, will help burn calories while educating participants about proper form, tempo and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout.
   
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11:00 am
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Dance Lesson | Park Moves with Limon Dance


Free Classes in the Park. Experience the joy of movement and dance. Classes are led by former and current members of the internationally renowned modern dance company, Limon Dance.
   
11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Ping Pong in the Park


Test your skills at state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge to all skill levels. Sign up with an attendant in the park to play.
   
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   
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11:00 am
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City Walk | 8th Street & St. Marks Place Tour


Discover Greenwich Village history and gossip that even New York's cognoscenti don't know. Rain or Shine.
   
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11:30 am
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City Walk | El Barrio Today Walking Tour


El Barrio Today Arts Cluster invites you to come explore the neighborhood. Highlights include the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Julia de Burgos Boulevard, local murals and much more.
   
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11:30 am
Free

Festival | NYC Unicycle Festival


A day of unicycle races, games, shows, and the largest group of one-wheeled enthusiasts to gather in the five boroughs.
   
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Outdoor Art Exhibit


The exhibit consists of oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics.
   
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Artz, Rootz, & Rhythm Festival


Artz, Rootz & Rhythm is intended to showcase the multi-disciplinary talent and art forms of its member artists and organizations, and to build awareness of Harlem's cultural vitality.
   
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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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1:00 pm
$6

Screening | Daily Screenings: Mother Earth in Crisis | Elders’ Wisdom


With: Elderly Words: Who’s Threatening the Water?, Elderly Words: How Did We Do Elderly Words? and Owners of the Water: Conflict & Collaboration Over Rivers. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Free Kayaking


Free kayaking in Hallets Cove. No reservations are required. Paddles are offered on a first come first served basis. Duration depends upon volunteer turnout and demand. All participants must wear a life jacket, sign a waiver of liability and be able to swim. Children must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian. All paddles are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or recent heavy rain.
   
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Guided Tour of LMCC's Arts Center


In 2010, LMCC transformed Building 110 on Governors Island, formerly a historic Army warehouse on the island's northern shore, into a multi-use arts facility for the development and presentation of new work in the performing and visual arts. Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island houses 20 visual artist studios, 2 rehearsal studios, and an exhibition space, all with sweeping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Artists-in-residence are offered a retreat-style experience just minutes from the city and audiences gain unique access to New York City's newest cultural destination.
   
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union Square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on “The Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   
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2:00 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.
   
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Guided Tour of LMCC's Arts Center


In 2010, LMCC transformed Building 110 on Governors Island, formerly a historic Army warehouse on the island's northern shore, into a multi-use arts facility for the development and presentation of new work in the performing and visual arts. Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island houses 20 visual artist studios, 2 rehearsal studios, and an exhibition space, all with sweeping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Artists-in-residence are offered a retreat-style experience just minutes from the city and audiences gain unique access to New York City's newest cultural destination.
   
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Bring your own yoga mat. Class will be cancelled if it is raining.
   
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Bob Kindred Ensemble with Anne Phillips


An evening of cool jazz performed by the Bob Kindred Ensemble with vocalist Anne Phillips. Calling all blankets, picnic baskets, and candles!
   
6:00 pm
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Discussion | When is Utopia?


For roughly a decade, beginning in 1967, the Utopie group offered a militant alternative to professional urban planning and sociology journals, formulating a critique of the technocratic and administrative rule over a disabled and alienated urban society, while also projecting an ephemeral urban poetics. Utopie: Texts and Projects 1967-1978 anthologizes and translates material from group's magazines, pamphlets, posters, exhibitions, and articles. The work provides a window onto the group's intellectual concerns, but also onto the tumultuous period in which a number of architects, urbanists, and sociologists worked in close collaboration.
   
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
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