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34 free events take place on Tuesday, September 3 in New York City.
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34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, September 3, 2019

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc James Thurber: The Life and Hard Times (2000): Documentary On Well-Known Humorist
free events nyc Strictly Tango
free events nyc CANCELLED!! Introduction to Meditation CANCELLED!!
free events nyc Stargazing in the City
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Workshop | Total Body Conditioning Fitness Class


With Ashley McKelvey. Increase overall muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance in this 45 minute truly high intensity interval training class. Optimize workout time using bodyweight movements to build power and stamina. All fitness levels are welcome, for ages 18 and over. Tuesdays, September 3-October 29, 2019
   Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 am
Free

Workshop | Morning Fitness


One hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises. For a breath of fresh air, take your workouts outdoors. Parks are becoming a logical alternative environment for those who want to add variety to their workouts, or who just don't like the gym. And, it's an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there's nothing special to build. Exercise with a view, in natural sunlight, with green scenery all around bestows health benefits that can't be found indoors. Scientific studies have shown that the pleasure of being outdoors for example gives your brain, psyche, and immune system an extra boost. Led by trained professionals, and suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Every Tuesday and Thursday
   Inwood, Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


A morning class provided by the Tai Chi Chuan Center and led by teachers and students who train at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-September 26, 2019
   Midtown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 am
free, no reservation required

Birdwatching | Bird Walk at The Battery


Explore the diversity of migrating birds that find food and habitat in The Battery. The walk will be led by Gabriel Willow, an educator from NYC Audubon. Gabriel is an experienced birder and naturalist, and is well-versed in the ecology and history of New York City. Tuesdays, Spetember 3-October 8, 2019
   Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 am
Free

Workshop | Tai Chi Class


Improve your balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination in this Taijiquan class open to beginner and experienced alike. This martial art, created in the 19th century in Beijing, China, is a gentle, non-impact exercise benefiting both body and mind. Practitioners Tina and Juan want you to join them in their practice—northern Wu style. Tuesdays, June 4-September 10, 2019
   Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required

Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   Unknown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free

Workshop | Zumba Jumpstart


A fitness dance party with upbeat Latin music of Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop and more! Enthusiastic Instruction creates a fun community of dancers who learn new dance steps each week. Bring your friends!
   Battery Park City, Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Adult Coloring Club


Discover the fun and calming benefits of coloring. Color, relax and enjoy.
   Roosevelt Island, Manhattan,
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Resume Help


Applying for a job? Update your resume, or even start from scratch. Learn how to craft a resume that will help you land that interview.
   Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Guided Falun Dafa Meditation Class


Stress relief, gain wisdom and work toward enlightenment
   Unknown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
Free

Lesson | CANCELED-Public Speaking-CANCELED


Public speaking is an essential skill in today's workplace and a valuable ability to have to further your endeavors in whatever you're doing. A continuing series held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, this program is led by experienced public speakers in a supportive environment. All materials for this workshop are provided. Public speaking (also called oratory or oration) is the process or act of performing a good speech to a live audience. This type of speech is deliberately structured with three general purposes: to inform, to persuade and to entertain. Public speaking is seen traditionally as part of the art of persuasion.
   Midtown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. With: Sue Maskaleris, Composer
   Midtown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   Chelsea, Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Workshop | Learn the Art and Science of Bubble-Making


We’ve all blown soap bubbles before. But have you ever blown a bubble big enough to stand inside? Or one long enough to jump over? Open your eyes to the magical world of bubbles at this family-friendly weekly program with Bubble Man NYC. Tuesdays, July 23-September 24, 2019
   Midtown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy.
   Central Park, Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Origami Workshop


Learn the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome; materials are provided. Tuesdays, July 23-September 24, 2019
   Midtown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:30 pm
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Discussion | Climate Disasters and the Green New Deal


The increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters around the globe is a great challenge for society, academics, and policymakers. To mitigate climate change, members of Congress have proposed a Green New Deal -- a host of economic policies aimed at tackling climate change from the creation of sustainable jobs to pollution reduction.  This is a presentation and panel discussion on climate disasters and the Green New Deal featuring: Economics Professor Stephanie Kelton, Stony Brook University Economics Professor Claudia Kemfert, German Institute of Economic Research Science Professor and Institute of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences Director Bob Kopp, Rutgers University Economics Professor and Chair of Financial Econometrics Stefan Mittnik, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich Professor Stephanie Kelton teaches Public Policy and Economics at Stony Brook University
   Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
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Film | James Thurber: The Life and Hard Times (2000): Documentary On Well-Known Humorist


The first major documentary on the life and work of one of America's greatest humorists. Known for his classic story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Thurber was a legendary contributor of both prose and cartoons to The New Yorker magazine where he worked for many years. 57 min. Director: Adam Van Doren. Starring Edward Albee, Roy Blount Jr., James Thurber.
   Midtown, Manhattan, New York, NY
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Community Rowing


Village Community Boathouse provides free, no experience necessary Community Rowing on the Hudson River. After a brief orientation, participants will be split into crews with an experienced coxswain to steer the boat and a mixture of experienced and new rowers. The boats, Whitehall Gigs, are stable, traditional working boats for four rowers and a coxswain. Please note: Rows will last between one and three hours, dependent on weather, tides, and destination. Participants are expected to help launch, retrieve, and clean the boats each session. Community rowing is open to all, although some physical agility is required. The focus of the program is teamwork and recreation in a safe and respectful environment. Each participant must sign a waiver. Life jackets are provided. Expect to be out in the hot sun for several hours - bring water and sunscreen! Tuesdays, June 25-October 29, 2019
   Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | How To Make Time To Write


Writers, is time your enemy? Maybe you write on the subway. Or in coffee shops. But is there ever enough time? In this monthly workshop, you will be in a community where you can talk about who you are as writers. Then how can a daily writing practice be developed that allows people to live their lives while writing, all at the same time? No experience with writing is necessary, just a desire and commitment to make a writing practice part of your life. Please bring a notebook and a pen.
   Unknown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Tour | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Guided 75-minute walking tours led by knowledgeable volunteer guides will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   Meat-packing, Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: Installation, Performance, Video and Beyond


Aya Rodriguez-Izumi is an interdisciplinary artist whose work blends installation, performance, video and beyond to explore aspects of ritual retention and cultural identity through marginalized histories. Her work has been exhibited through group and solo presentations at venues such as El Museo del Barrio, MoCADA, the Knockdown Center, Rush Arts Gallery, Pulse Miami Beach, the Material Art Fair in Mexico City and the International House of Japan in Tokyo among many others. Rodriguez-Izumi was born in Okinawa, Japan, and grew up between that island and East Harlem, NY, where she currently lives and holds a studio.
   Chelsea, Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Outdoor Art Class


Find inspiration in the urban outdoors with the Art Students League of New York at these intimate art classes. Open to all ages and skill levels. Tuesdays, July 23-September 10, 2019 July: watercolor painting with a live model August: self-portrait as a comic book superhero September: printmaking
   Midtown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Strictly Tango


Put on your dancing shoes and learn to dance with Strictly Tango NYC Dance School. They will bring you "the authentic Buenos Aires Tango feeling." Come with your partner, your friends, or come by yourself and find a new dancing partner! Tuesdays, July 30-September 3, 2019
   Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, NY
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Writing Circle


This writing circle is an exploration in creativity. It is informal in style and structure: there is no experience necessary. It is based on writing and talking about what is written.
   Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Moving for Life Workout


Moving for Life is a gentle work out that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness. Tuesdays, August 27-September 24, 2019
   Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Yoga in the Park


Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at evening yoga classes. Bring a mat. Tuesdays, April 30-September 17, 2019
   Unknown, Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 4 Poets Read Their Work


With: Ryan Black Andrei Codrescu Jessica Greenbaum Michael Waters
   Midtown, Manhattan,
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7:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019): Animated Adventure (Outdoors)


When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World," a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first. Director: Dean DeBlois Stars: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham 104 min. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. You should arrive before 7:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on.
   Inwood, Manhattan, New York, NYC, NY
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Hurricanes: A Memoir by Hip-Hop Icon Rick Ross


The highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Rick Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami's crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies and his unstoppable rise to fame. Restrictions apply. Call store for details.
   Gramercy / Flatiron, Manhattan, New York, NY
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Author Reading | Real #1: A Comic Book That Melds Two Battles


James Romberger on Real #1, his new comic book which contains The Oven, a short story that melds two battles fought in different eras by the great cartoonist Jack Kirby and touches on themes of posttraumatic stress disorder, graphic medicine, courage, and empathy.
   Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | CANCELLED!! Introduction to Meditation CANCELLED!!


This is an introductory meditation classes were featured in New York Magazine's top picks (4 stars). Each session is intended to stand alone, attendence at previous sessions is not required. Room is set up with both meditation floor mats and traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is necessary.
   Chelsea, Manhattan, New York, NY
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Film | Olivia (1951): Boarding School Jealousies (Outdoors)


Set in 1890, an innocent English teenager, Olivia, arrives at a small boarding school outside Paris. The majority of the pupils there are divided into two clans: those that are devoted to the headmistress, Miss Julie, and those who follow Miss Cara, an emotionally manipulative invalid who is obsessed with Miss Julie. Olivia develops an infatuation for Miss Julie and their relation sets Miss Cara ablaze with jealousy. Directed by Jacqueline Audry 85 min.
   Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Workshop | Stargazing in the City


Take a romantic walk along the park and a chance to take a closer look at the stars. Peer through high-powered telescopes provided by the knowledgeable members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York to see rare celestial sights. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Tuesdays, July 23-October 29, 2019
   Meat-packing, Manhattan, New York, NY
7:30 pm
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