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36 free events take place on Friday, July 8 in New York City.
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36 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 8, 2011

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Concert | Blake Shelton, Country Singer


Shelton hasn't made much of an impression on the Hot 100, but his current single "Honey Bee" has been garnering some attention thanks to his participation on the American Idol knock-off The Voice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Concert | Miranda Lambert, Country Singer


The Texas-born performer has had a string of platinum records thanks to hits like "The House That Built Me" and "White Liar."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


Increase physical balance, strength, and mental focus. Learn the ancient Chinese martial art with expert Alex Hing. No experience is necessary! Hing also teaches Tai Chi at the China Institute. He has practiced martial arts for over 25 years in San Francisco and New York City, including 10 years with Tai Chi grand master William C. C. Chen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 am
free, no reservation required

Park Walk | Fitness Walk NYC


This free fitness walk is one hour long and led by experienced Instructors.
   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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Workshop | Fitness Fridays: Health & Race Walking


Join coach Lon Wilson for a moderate to brisk low-impact walk that is perfect for getting into shape, building muscle tone and strength, and increasing cardiovascular health all while enjoying Central Park's beautiful landscapes. Ages 18+ of all ability levels welcome. Weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Bridge Club for Advanced Beginners


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best moves. For advanced beginner players only. Join the fun and meet new friends!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

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

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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Jazz | Larry Ham, Virtuoso Pianist


Jazz pianist Larry Ham tours and records with many of today's top jazz artists, performing throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, and West Africa. David Dupont of Cadence Jazz Magazine writes, "He glides over the keys, with every note articulated cleanly... his playing is masterful."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Rachelle Garniez, Accordionist


Enjoy a taste of Paris in the park at lunchtime with musette style accordion music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Screening | Aram Avakian & Bert Stern's Documentary Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960): At the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival


This documentary mixes images of water and the town with performers and audience. The film progresses from day to night and from improvisational music to Gospel. It's a concert film that suggests peace and leisure, jazz at a particular time and place. 84 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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1:00 pm
$6

Film | British War Film: Michael Powell's Contraband (1940)


Set in England during the early days of World War II, a Danish sea captain and his passenger are kidnapped by a cell of Nazi spies operating from a basement in London's Soho. 88 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Guided Tour of Fünf Räume, an Exhibition of Emerging Austrian Artists


A gallery talk and walkthrough of the new exhibition. Fünf Räume presents new, site-specific works by emerging Austrian artists, each transforming a distinct space in the gallery. All participants, despite their success and renown in Europe and elsewhere, have for the most part not yet been shown in the U.S. Fünf Räume (German for 'Five Rooms') allows viewers to experience something unique and original while at the same time providing a glimpse into each artist's pluridisciplinary practice, primarily within painting, sculpture and installation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | MAT Art Education Department Graduate Exhibition


An exhibition featuring work by graduating students in the MAT Art Education Department.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Student Exhibition: Hidden in Plain Sight


An exhibition featuring work by graduating students in the MAT Art Education Department.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Other | Stickball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2011


Born in the neighborhoods of New York nearly 100 years ago, stickball transforms the city's streets into ball fields, manhole covers into bases, and stoops into bleacher seats. Come and meet legendary players and view video clips of their exploits at the Stickball Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony. Since 1977 the Stickball Hall of Fame has worked to preserve and continue the game and recognize distinguished players and community activists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Friday Evening Drumming Circle


Improvise on African, Latin and Caribbean rhythms at the drumming circle. The gatherings are led by master drummers MAGUETTE CAMARA, PETER HAWES, MARY KNYSH and PAMELA PATRICK. After beginning with the teaching of traditional drumming patterns, and establishing a steady heartbeat pulse, participants are then asked to contribute their own rhythmic patterns as part of a call-and-response chanting and drumming.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | Outdoor Theater: The Seagull by Anton Chekhov


The Seagull was written in 1895 and first produced in 1896. It dramatizes the romantic and artistic conflicts between four characters: the ingenue Nina, the fading actress Irina Arkadina, her son the symbolist playwright Konstantin Tréplev, and the famous middlebrow story writer Trigorin. Performed by Hudson Warehouse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Theater | A Unique Production of Henry V


Journey with King Henry from England (Battery Park) and travel across the English Channel (New York Harbor) via Statue Cruises Ferry to France (Governors Island), where the bloody Battle of Agincourt will be staged across the rolling vistas of historic Fort Jay! Presented by the New York Classical Theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Latin Sounds: Los Lobos / Hello Seahorse! / Zigmat


The Latin Alternative Music Conference showcases the best of the old guard and the new: LOS LOBOS’ “unpredictable mix of traditional Latin, earthy rhythm & blues, roiling funk, and rock & roll wallop” (LA Weekly) has made them one of the world’s best live bands for decades; Mexico City’s HELLO SEAHORSE! is on a meteoric rise with their “knack for writing pop songs that hit you immediately.” (Stereogum) The bewitching Brooklyn electro rockers ZIGMAT open, and Raul Campos of LA’s KCRW spins between sets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | No Name and A Bag O’ Chips Comedy/Variety Show


Comedy show produced by Eric Vetter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
No cover...

Concert | Rock Music: The Wake / Weekend


With brittle, danceable classics, The Wake helped define the 80s indiepop sound. Their influence can be heard on today's crop of pop, from The Radio Dept. to Wild Nothing, and The Drums. San Francisco trio Weekend are a blistering post punk wall of sound, rocket-fueled by volume, effects pedals and feedback. Their album Sports was one of 2011's most impressive debuts, indebted to the past yet making a confident din all its own.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Stand-Up Comedy with Johnny Valiant


Johnny Valiant's critically acclaimed show receives rave reviews wherever he brings it. This is your opportunity to see him up close and personal in an intimate setting. You are encouraged to stay for 3 great bands including blues virtuosos Felix Cabrera and Robert Ross as well as Mark Pressman and talented singer-songwriter Tom Glynn. You will not see a better show anywhere as great comedy meets great music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
No cover

Concert | Sunset on the Hudson with Guitarist David Ippolito


Enjoy the gorgeous sunset and mellow sounds of New York’s acclaimed Guitar Man David Ippolito from this spectacular grass-covered pier that stretches 900 feet into the majestic Hudson River.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Dance Lesson | Waterfront Workouts: Belly Dance


A dance movement class that focuses on the core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations. Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Film | Movie Outdoors: Richard Donner's The Goonies (1985)


With Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Corey Feldman. A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map. 114 min. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, however no outside alcohol is permitted.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Film | Harald Zwart's The Karate Kid (2010): Rib-Breaking Remake


With Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson. Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the boy embraces kung fu, taught to him by a master. 140 min. Free popcorn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Live Music with Urban Growth Boundary


Urban Growth Boundary are two brothers from Portland, Oregon who have been playing together for some years now. Their show is mostly about imaginary animals. Isaac plays cello, Eben plays guitar; they both play bass. Sometimes they squall, sometimes they purr.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free

Theater | Shakespeare Outdoors: Measure for Measure


Measure for Measure sweeps from the corridors of national power to the intimate confines of the bedroom, and from the convent's chapel to the executioner’s block. It is Shakespeare at his grittiest: a bracing and bawdy glimpse of what happens when those in power allow their basest human impulses to range unchecked. Directed by David Esbjornson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Theater | Shakespeare Outdoors: The Comedy of Errors


The Drilling Company will present The Comedy of Errors, directed by Kathy Curtiss. This series typically presents intrepid, bare-boned and often gloriously ingenious adaptations of the classics. This production adapts Shakespeare's comedy of mischance and mistaken identity to a modern pizzeria in Little Italy. The rivalry of the houses of Syracuse and Ephesus is updated to a struggle between two prominent Italian restaurant.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | String Quartet Faculty Concert


Performance by members of the NYU Intensive String Quartet Workshop. Stephanie Baer and Marion Feldman, Directors, Program in Strings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | French Film Outdoors: Pascal Thomas' Towards Zero (2007)


When Guillaume has the bizarre idea of inviting his ex-wife Aude to a family reunion at the luxurious coastal estate of his wealthy Aunt Camilla, his tempestuous new wife Caroline becomes filled with rage. Guillaume hopes that they'll become friends but the two women despise one another. But things turn ugly when Camilla is found dead in her bedroom - and only the trusty Inspector Bataille can put together the pieces. Adapted from the Agatha Christie novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Stargazing in the Park


You do not need to bring a telescope. They will provide a 15" Obsession Telescope to look through. It is an amazing view of the heavens. You'll see planets, stars and nebulae! Weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy Show: Goldie & The Hawns Presents Boneless!


A monthly dose of lady comedy. Come celebrate some of NYC's funniest women of Improv, stand-up and sketch! 100% funny, 100% HOT.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$5
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