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Free events for Monday, 07/05/10
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20 free events take place on Monday, July 5 in New York City.
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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, July 5, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Other | Skateboarding and Roller Blading


Free and open to all skateboarders and roller bladers, weather permitting. WARNING: This is an unsupervised facility. Enter the skatepark at your own risk. You must wear a helmet at all times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
free, no reservation required

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 | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Tai Chi is an ancient form of mind body exercise that uses purposeful, slow movements in a form of meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self defense.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

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
free, no reservation required

Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Hike | Jones Beach 4th of July Walk


4-6 miles. Walk on boardwalk and some trails. Bring bathing suit for possible swim; also bring lunch, water, and suntan lotion. Old shoes or slippers are a good idea as you will be walking on the beach. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
$3 plus $6.75/$4.50...

Concert | Mike LeDonne, Jazz Pianist


LeDonne came to New York in the late 70's and has had the unique experience of playing with a wide variety of jazz masters. Everyone from Benny Goodman to Milt Jackson and Sonny Rollins picked him to be in their bands. Oscar Peterson called him "incredible, one of the most talented pianists of this era"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Screening | Tap Tributes on Film


Tap City’s unique lunch-time event will enrich and broaden your tap dance world. Hand picked by Tap Historian Constance Valis-Hill and Producer Tony Waag, Tap City 2010 celebrates the past nine years (2001-2009) of innovative and classic performances on video tape, revisited and reviewed. Today, the classic "Jewels" and Tap Tributes performed at Tap City 2001!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:45 pm
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Screening | 2 Short Films on Brazilian Native Peoples


Good Trip Ibantu (2000, 28 min. documentary) Brazilian teenagers visit a Krahô Indian village in northern Brazil and participate in a ceremony that welcomes them as ibantu (nephew). Thank You, Brother (1999, 19 min. documentary) This profile of a Xavante videomaker working in his community also documents video's important role in recording cultural practices and language for future generations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour…..and it’s Free! Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories is just waiting to be peeled away.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, tips are...

Screening | 2 Short Films on Brazilian Native Peoples


Good Trip Ibantu (2000, 28 min. documentary) Brazilian teenagers visit a Krahô Indian village in northern Brazil and participate in a ceremony that welcomes them as ibantu (nephew). Thank You, Brother (1999, 19 min. documentary) This profile of a Xavante videomaker working in his community also documents video's important role in recording cultural practices and language for future generations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Texas on Tour


Texas on Tour is a high-tech, interactive, roadshow featuring virtual reality, green screen video and photography, interactive games and more. Texas on Tour transports the consumer to unique outdoor Texas experiences that are highly entertaining, educational and personalized – from a virtual reality kayaking trip through Texas waterways to a dome theater offering a glimpse of the seven diverse regions of Texas. Visitors can “picture themselves in Texas” and stroll along a Texas beach through the use of green screen technology. Live performances from a variety of Texas musicians and entertainers will also be featured.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Park is staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Intoductory Tango Class


Come enjoy a 30-minute intro class and meet people who want to learn the sexiest dance in the world and socialize. It does not matter if you have never danced before or have taken dance classes in the past, these classes is for anyone who wants to dance Tango and make new friends. You don't have to bring partners because they rotate partners. But, feel free to bring your friends, families, and co-workers. Bring comfortable shoes (leather sole preferred) and casual clothes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice, Directed by Daniel Sullivan


The Oscar winner returns as Shylock in this classic. Also with Gerry Bamman, Francois Battiste, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bill Heck, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Byron Jennings, Heather Lind, Hamish Linklater, Jesse L. Martin, Nyambi Nyambi, Lily Rabe, Matthew Rauch, Richard Topol, and Max Wright.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free tickets distributed...

Performance | Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show


Come to DUMBO, Brooklyn where a five spot still offers you a spectacular night of tap dancing bears, Kung Fu juggling, clown bands, aerialists suspended above your beverage while you are carefully suspended over a body of water, sword swallowers, physical comedy, contortionists and cowboys. Hosted by Keith Bindlestiff.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Film | William Friedkin's Oscar Winner The French Connection (1971): Smugglers' Blues


With Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey and Roy Scheider. A pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. 104 Min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The film begins at sunset (between 8pm and 9pm). Preceded at 7pm by a talk from Professor Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

Regular Price: $40
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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Puccini & More

Regular Price: $40
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Screening | Hit TV Show Screening and Conversation with Cast

Regular Price: $60
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