Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 28, 2014?
62 free events take place on Saturday, June 28 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 June 28 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 June . 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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The quality and quantity of free events, free things to do that happen in New York City every day of the year is truly amazing.
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62 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, June 28, 2014
Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship.
Open to all levels and ages. No experience required. Bring comfortable clothes and sneakers, plus water. Discover the freedom of dance with the world famous Limón Dance Company.
Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
Join the Manhattan Community Boathouse for a paddle on the Hudson! Their free walk-up kayaking program operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is suitable for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and basic instructions are provided. All participants must sign a liability waiver and know how to swim.
It’s once abandoned waterfront is now is now filled with newly constructed condo towers and magnificent parks and stunning views of Manhattan. Known today as the hipster capital of the United States, Williamsburg is so much more than that, containing enclaves of Puerto Ricans, Polish, Italians, Dominicans and Hasidic Jews.
It’s perfect for any actor, student, public speaker, or business professional who wants to try stand-up comedy and get an edge over every other person in their field. Having comedic training is a big advantage in the professional world, especially in NYC.
The speakers are:
- Cory Kahaney - HBO, Comedy Central, The Late Show with Letterman
- Andy Engel- Director of New Talent at Gotham Comedy Club, Founder/Owner of Manhattan Comedy School, and the Talent Scout for AXSTV’s “Gotham Comedy Live”
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.
Get some history in the round at the best-preserved circular fortification in the nation. Fantastic views available from the roof.
Tours of the roof every half hour, 11 AM till 5 PM. About 30 minutes.
Tickets are available one hour before each tour begins, and may be picked up inside the Castle.
Play colonial games, make a historic craft project, and enjoy the beginning of summer in a colonial garden! Special performance at 2pm: The multiple genres flutist and composer, award winning and resident of Upper Manhattan- Yael Acher a.k.a. “KAT” MODIANO returns, joined by some of NYC’s finest international Jazz musicians for an acoustic set, with original soulful Jazzy-funky tunes. The day will also include docent led tours for adults and families.
Learn about the thousands of trees, flowers, shrubs, and perennials that decorate the Garden from horticulturalists who take care of this special place within the Park. Route involves a few stairs. 75 minutes.
Shape Up NYC (an NYC Parks program run in partnership with Equinox, NYC Service, and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield) offers free fitness classes to help New Yorkers get and stay fit.
Acclaimed New York walking tour guide Reva Cooper (a "Best Of Brooklyn" on TripAdvisor), will give a free tour. Walk through the central Village, ending at the historic Jefferson Market Library on 6th Avenue.
About 30 minutes. Fortify your mind! Tour one of the best examples of classic star-shaped fort design anywhere in the country, including the oldest structure on the island.
Tours on the hour.
Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
The opportunity to watch all the soccer action, live from the park, over the next month. They'll be showing the games on their 55" screen, whenever possible.
Please remember, this is an outdoor venue, so all viewings are weather permitting. The majority of games will be shown on mute, to preserve the park's atmosphere. They'll show games with sound, as our park programming schedule permits.
The 20 World Cup broadcasts will include all of the USA’s first-round games, the Italy-England clash this Saturday, the quarterfinals and the final match. Bring your picnic blankets.
Stars: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Will Forte.
Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he's forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids.
95 mins.
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.
Initiated in 2012, The Set Up is an eight-part series made by Wally Cardona and Jennifer Lacey with eight international artists viewed as masters in their respective disciplines. Each master is invited to teach what they think is most important about the form to which they have devoted their lives. This is followed by periods of response and reflection that culminate with a final piece.
Displacing contemporary practice by “camping” within a tradition of mastery, the choreography happens in the layers of superficiality and depth inherent in assumption of the universality of dance.
About 30 minutes. Did you know that for decades, Governors Island housed not one, but two military bases? Explore Governors Island's very own "heat-packing district" where the US Army managed munitions and arms during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Join Lorna Lable for a fun fictional two person show about Emma Goldman meeting Mary Wollstonecraft in the afterlife. A fun battle of of words and theories ensues.
Starring James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith.
When her husband dies en route to America, Martha Price and her daughter Hilary are left to carry out his dream: the introduction of Hereford cattle into the American West.
97 minutes
Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick.
Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray.
The incredible true story of the seven art historians and museum curators who went behind enemy lines during World War II on a mission to recover some of the world's greatest works of art.
112 min.
About 90 minutes. See the whole history of the island in one go. Our most comprehensive program takes you to nearly every highlight in the historic district. Visitors should be prepared to stand for a full 90 minutes and walk a distance of about 1.5 miles.
It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
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!
Featuring Sam Sparro, Ultra Naté, Kevin Aviance, Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin and Norma Jean Wright, Company Freak,
DJ Andre Collins, and special guests.
Premieres mark the transition artistic work undergoes, moving the work from a private to a public event. In its evolution from process into product, a premiere represents the first moment all the elements of live performance come together. Inevitably, this moment of breakthrough brings about strong feelings of anticipation as new elements are added: the audience, as viewer and critic. Premieres are widely considered special, and often, even more prestigious than succeeding performances, which is a paradox given that they are often imbued with fragility, even awkwardness.
Ultimately, they celebrate the “finished” work of art, which consequently disregards process. Through Hassabi’s sculpturesque approach to movement and extended duration, PREMIERE continuously exposes process, calling attention to the present moment. Keeping the aliveness of the form at the forefront of each individual encounter, the work will reflect on the human experience as an ongoing process.
Performers: Maria Hassabi, Hristoula Harakas, Paige Martin, Andros Zins-Browne, Robert Steijn. Sound Design: Alex Waterman. Visual Artist & Dramaturg: Scott Loyal
Stars: Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan.
When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld.
130 mins.
The opportunity to watch all the soccer action, live from the park, over the next month. They'll be showing the games on their 55" screen, whenever possible.
Please remember, this is an outdoor venue, so all viewings are weather permitting. The majority of games will be shown on mute, to preserve the park's atmosphere. They'll show games with sound, as our park programming schedule permits.
Premieres mark the transition artistic work undergoes, moving the work from a private to a public event. In its evolution from process into product, a premiere represents the first moment all the elements of live performance come together. Inevitably, this moment of breakthrough brings about strong feelings of anticipation as new elements are added: the audience, as viewer and critic. Premieres are widely considered special, and often, even more prestigious than succeeding performances, which is a paradox given that they are often imbued with fragility, even awkwardness.
Ultimately, they celebrate the “finished” work of art, which consequently disregards process. Through Hassabi’s sculpturesque approach to movement and extended duration, PREMIERE continuously exposes process, calling attention to the present moment. Keeping the aliveness of the form at the forefront of each individual encounter, the work will reflect on the human experience as an ongoing process.
Performers: Maria Hassabi, Hristoula Harakas, Paige Martin, Andros Zins-Browne, Robert Steijn. Sound Design: Alex Waterman. Visual Artist & Dramaturg: Scott Loyal
An exhibition of photographs by parents and children exploring cultural identity. Opening reception will feature a poetry presentation by members of Los Lunes writing workshop.
The photographs are a result of the workshops designed and led by Rafael Gamo and Susana Arellano from February to June 2013 at Mano a Mano. The exhibit presents a glimpse into the joys and complexities of the life of an immigrant family and celebrates the vitality of the Mexican community in New York City.
An exhibition of photographs by parents and children exploring cultural identity. Opening reception will feature a poetry presentation by members of Los Lunes writing workshop.
The photographs are a result of the workshops designed and led by Rafael Gamo and Susana Arellano from February to June 2013 at Mano a Mano. The exhibit presents a glimpse into the joys and complexities of the life of an immigrant family and celebrates the vitality of the Mexican community in New York City.
The talented cast of Random Access Theatre, directed by Jennifer Sandella, brings the glamorous 1950's to life with their sunset performance of The Taming of the Shrew set in post-WWII America. Limited seating available. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the possessions, papers and piles that have taken over your life and space? Don't know how or where to start to make changes? You're not alone.
Join the Clutter Support Group, an educational support group for individuals who are struggling with clutter and disorganization. Open to people of all ages with any degree of disorganization.
Featuring new works by Victoria Fu, Sheila Hicks, David Kennedy-Cutler, José Lerma, Margaret Lee, Judith Linhares, Rory Mulligan, Kamau Amu Patton, Nancy Shaver, and Mathew Zefeldt, Eric's Trip presents a sequence of hallucinatory musings on color and consciousness in painting, photography, sculpture and video.
Hudson Warehouse presents its annual Shakespeare production.
King John is betrayed by his nephew, Arthur, who, backed by the French King, is leading a rebellion. John is also attacked by The Pope who excommunicates him in support of the French King. King John orders Arthur's execution. It's not carried out, but Arthur dies an accidental death sealing the fate of King John.
Comedybeat is most pleased to invite you to a reception and book reading and signing for Carl Unegbu's book.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
7:00 PM: Stand-up Comedy Performance & Refreshments
7:40 PM: Book Reading & Discussion
8:30 PM: Book signing & ending reception
New York Classical Theatre creates and reinvigorates audiences for the theatre by presenting free and accessible productions of popular classics and forgotten masterpieces in non-traditional public spaces throughout New York City.
SUMMERFEAST is a mix of dance and theatre that celebrates the joy, nostalgia, love, and loss of summer sourced from text from a variety of sources: Shakespeare, Chekhov, Strindberg, Chuck Mee, Greek Myths, science experts, gardening catalogues, housekeeping.com and us.
Performers: Casey Jordan, Sarah-Jordan Stout
Voiceovers: Jon L Peacock
Lighting Design: Julissa Perez
Photography: Mariana Vallejo
Company Members: Michael Henry Harris, Angela Razzano (Artistic Directors), Andrew Blair, Jennifer Bowen, Bernardo Cubria, Michelle David, Bixby Elliot, Richard Etchison, Leon Fallon, Peter Graham, Megan Hart, Jeffrey Kurtz, Troy Lococo, Erin Mallon, Joseph Mancuso, Melanie Maras, Tim Mullins, Aubyn Philabaum, Gerardo Rodriguez, Simon Romang, Shetal Shah, Deanna Sidoti, Marguerite Stimpson, Samantha Thomson, Juan Francisco Villa, Amy Kim Waschke, Tara Westwood
New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits.
Hailed as the greatest hope for the survival of roots reggae, LUCIANO couples a cosmopolitan style with “soulful, spiritual messages … that feel pulled straight out of gospel.” (NY Times) The prolific Jamaican overflows with music—he has released 40 records since his 1995 landmark debut, Where There Is Life. The evening begins with a tribute to the beloved community activist Faybiene Miranda led by the powerhouse singer SANDRA ST. VICTOR and featuring students from the Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, which Miranda ran in Brooklyn until her passing.
New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline.
NOTE: THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe return as the wise-cracking, would-be lovers Beatrice and Benedick in this beloved romantic comedy. The park becomes sun-drenched Sicily at the turn of the last century, where the heat of summer ignites the fevered passions of lovesick ladies in corsets and pining gentlemen spying from the verandah.