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33 free events take place on Sunday, July 26 in New York City.
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33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, July 26, 2009

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Lesson | 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Lesson | Pilates in the Park


Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body. Taught in the Park by Courtnie Vitali.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Lesson | Pilates in the Park


Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body. Taught in the Park by Courtnie Vitali.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Other | Fishing in the Hudson River


Catch-and-release fishing gives anyone and everyone the chance to fish. It’s an appropriate and fun activity for those as young as five. All of the necessary supplies including rods, reels and bait, as well as complete instructions, are provided. Fishing poles are provided on a first come, first served basis, with a half-hour limit when others are waiting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Dessert Fest!


For starters a small Parisian bakery offers the freshest macaroons, followed by a dense Belgian brownie, the third stop has a totally original pretzel croissant, next up are gourmet chocolates, and the last course is home-made gelato.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$5

Tour | Historic Flatiron District


View some of the City’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife 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 journey down historic Orchard Street and discover the origins of New York's first discount retail district. The two-hour tour highlights the integral role that the shopping district has played in the history and development of the Lower East Side.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Jazz Festival


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11:00 am
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Concert | Judy Collins, Grammy-winning Folk Icon


The singer has earned a worldwide reputation for her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary-themed music. Over the course of her 45-year career, she has released more than 40 albums and has had numerous Top 10 hits, Grammy nominations, and gold- and platinum-selling albums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
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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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Lesson | Tai Chi in the Park


Led by members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society, participants will have the opportunity to relax and exercise among the changing exhibitions of contemporary outdoor sculpture. Classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | “A Road Once Traveled”


Holding the Park's northern highlands was key in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 because armies could see their enemies approach as they sailed down the East River. History buffs will love this tour of the Harlem Meer and its strategic environs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Tour of Stoops of Manhattan Exhibition


Artist Andrew Jones will lead a special tour of the exhibition Stoops of Manhattan—Railings & Shadows, focusing on ironwork railings dating from 1830 to 1840. The show presents 30 "stoopscapes" that provide an important form of historic documentation, capturing the artistry of the decorative ironwork that once graced many of New York's residences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish admission policy

Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom”


Take a walk around the lands dominated by Belvedere 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$5

Jazz | Orlando Marin - the Last Mambo King


Marin is the only orchestra leader from New York's golden era of mambo who still performs regularly. A contemporary of Tito Puente, Machito, Tito Rodríguez, and other New York mambo-era icons, Bronx-born Marin acquired a love of music at a very early age, developing a keen interest in Latin percussion. Preceded by a Latin dance workshop with Nydia Ocasio at 1:00 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | “Union Square-Midtown South” Walk


Highlights: A 19th-century drinking fountain, the Metronome, Greek Revival architecture, Andy Wharhol's Film Factory, the statues of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | Eunice Newkirk, Jazz Singer


At home with jazz, blues and gospel, Newkirk has been delighting audience with her strong voice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Ginuwine/Joe/Chico DeBarge


After a four-year hiatus from making records, Ginuwine (pictured) is back in the saddle with the release of his new album A Man’s Thoughts. Ginuwine first emerged on the music scene in 1996 with the multi-platinum The Bachelor, which paired his silky smooth vocals with Timbaland’s jagged, hyperkinetic beats, creating a fresh new R&B sound. R&B singer Joe has sold over eleven million albums worldwide. The son of two preachers, Joe released his break-out, multi-platinum album My Name is Joe, forever securing his place among the finest in R&B history. Sultry soul crooner Chico DeBarge will make a return to music with the forthcoming release of his new album Addiction. Earning his musical chops as a member of the famed Motown group, Switch and DeBarge, the singer broke out on his own in 1986, with the release of his debut solo album.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Open Poetry Reading


   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Jazz | Parlor Jazz


Every Sunday for more than a decade, rain or shine, with no vacations, a jazz concert has taken place in this parlor. This weekly free concerts in the living room of an apartment are legendary in Harlem and an institution for jazz lovers citywide.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Theater | Life On A Desert Island, a One-man Play


An interactive guide to surviving the wilderness and respecting the environment, based on Daniel Defoe’s 1719 classic story of Robison Crusoe, will be performed as a one-man outdoor spectacle play. The role of Robinson Crusoe will be played by either Samuel Kirk and Jason Vance, depending on the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Jazz | Lee Konitz, Jazz Alto Saxophonist


Konitz is an American jazz composer and alto saxophonist born in Chicago, Illinois. Generally considered one of the driving forces of Cool Jazz, Konitz has also performed successfully in bebop and avant-garde settings. Konitz was one of the few altoists to retain a distinctive sound in the 50s, when Charlie Parker exercised a tremendous influence on other players.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Theater | William Shakespeare's Hamlet


The Bard's classic tragedy, probably the most famous play ever, is set in Denmark and recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered his father, the King, and then taken the throne and married his mother.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Bach Vespers


Program: Bach, Cantata 21 – Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis Plus other early motets and organ works. With the the church's Bach Choir and the Bach Players (on Baroque period instruments). Featuring: Soprano Jennifer Bates, Tenor John Russell, Bass Joe Damon Chappel, and Concertmaster Peter Kupfer, under the direction of Cantor Rick Erickson. The church is is not air-conditioned, so please feel free to dress comfortably for the weather.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free-will offering

Dancing | Salsa Dancing with Los Hermanos Colon


Strut your stuff under the stars with Marcos Colon and his band. Free salsa dance lessons begin a half-hour before start time.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Jazz | Tenor saxophonist Bob Kindred & vocalist Anne Phillips


In recent years an ever growing audience, here and abroad, has become aware of the rare, individual sound and depth of the playing of tenor saxophonist, Bob Kindred. Of his most recent releases, critics have said "It’s fair to say that Kindred now ranks with the giants of his instrument, with Ben Webster, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, John Coltrane and Zoot Sims." Anne Phillips is a singer/composer who began her career as a member of the Ray Charles Singers on The Perry Como Show. Since that time her career has covered almost every area of the music business. In addition to recording an album of her own, Born To Be Blue, she worked as a singer and choral arranger/conductor with many of the music world's leading artists from Carol King and Mahalia Jackson to Sammy Davis Jr., George Jones and Neil Diamond.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | WAAW Band, Senegalese music


Led by legendary Senegalese bassist Thierno Camara, WAAW Band is the first NYC-based group to present authentic and original M'balax Music of the Wolof people from Senegal. Musicians: Thierno Camara (Lead Composer/Bassist/Vocalist) Manta Faye (Drums) Arona Ndiaye (Marimba/Keyboards) Morcumba Gueye (Sabar) Raja Kassis (Guitar) Daniel Villeneuve (Congas)
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Theater | Beverly Coyle's The Smoking Gun


Welcome to today’s fractured nuclear family, where stressed-out parents become unsuspecting clowns and kids are forced to grow up way too fast. Thirteen-year-old Neil Halsey wants to please everyone: his divorced parents, their respective spouses, plus a growing collection of step and half siblings in modern day New York City. When his mother’s new boyfriend throws his own 17-year old son into the mix, Neil discovers an older brother, a best friend, and a potentially explosive partner-in-crime.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Experimental Music: Matt Davignon / Shiro Onuma & Blaise Siwula / Open Session


Matt Davignon plays the drum machine, processing the sounds through an array of effects devices. 2. Shiro Onuma of Tokyo plays the drum and Blaise Siwula of Brooklyn plays the sax. An open session will follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Jazz | Grammy Award-winning Dafnis Prieto Si o Si Quartet


Cuban-born drummer Dafnis Prieto’s revolutionary drumming techniques have had a powerful impact on both the Latin and jazz music scene, locally and internationally. His Absolute Quintet (2006) received a Grammy Award Nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album. This evening, the Si o Si Quartet performs “Bla Bla Bla,” which draws from the sounds of Cuban Carnivals and the music of New Orleans. Musicians: Peter Apfelbaum, tenor and soprano saxophones, percussion; Manuel Valera, piano; Charles Flores, bass; and Dafnis Prieto, drums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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