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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Free events for July 2012:

(NOTE: New "Free Events" will be added every week, please come back again soon, thanks.)

Everyday: 11am to 7pm: Play Chess and Board Games at Bryant Park:

Description:  Bryant Park Games. Take a game break in the 40th Street Plaza at our all new Games Area. We have an eclectic collection of lawn and tabletop games available to the public to play for free. Choose from our constantly expanding selection of games, including: scrabble, mancala, dominoes, bananagrams, playing cards, Chinese checkers, Jenga, Apples to Apples, and more.
See Web Site:  http://www.bryantpark.org/things-to-do/games.html

2012/06/02-2012/09/29, Sat. 11:00 am- 12:00 pm:
Event: Club Fit: FREE Yoga Class

Location: Garden of Hope - 392 Hancock St Brooklyn, NY 11216, Brooklyn
Description: outdoor yoga every Saturday, hour-long sessions, led by licensed instructors.
See Web Site: http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/index.jsp#selectedEvent

2012/07/01 Sunday. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Event: FREE Kayaking on the Hudson River
Notes: A FREE 20-minutes instructional kayak paddles, and explore the Hudson River.
Web Site: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/07/01/summer-on-the-hudson-kayaking-on-the-hudson

2012/07/01, Sunday, Doors: 4PM Show: 6PM:
Event: Free Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
Description: Independence Day Celebration Concert & Fireworks by Estelle & Eddie Money
Location: Brooklyn 101st St & Ft. Hamilton Parkway
See Web Site: http://www.citylimits.org/event/16387/free-independence-day-concert-fireworks-estelle-eddie-money

07/15/2012: SundayEvent: Free Swing Dance Class: MoonDance: George Gee Swing Orchestra
Description: Once a week, Hudson River Park's Pier 84 transforms into a dance floor. No experience is needed.
Web Site: http://www.nycgo.com/freeweekly

2012/07/18 Wednesday. 8:30p - 10:30p, Movies Under the Stars
Presented by Riverside Park & West Harlem Piers Park
Pack a picnic. Tonight's movie! Flying Scotsman (2006)
Web Site: http://www.citylimits.org/event/16733/movies-under-the-stars

2012/07/19 Thu.
Event: The Human Karaoke Experience
Notes: The band’s experience shows: More than 600 ditties by the likes of the Who,
the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix are in its repertoire....
Location: O'Flanagan's 1215 First Ave , (between 65th and 66th Sts), Upper East Side, New York
Web Site: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/the-human-karaoke-experience-oflanagans-july-19-2012

2012/07/20 Fri.
Event: Free Movie Screenings:
Notes: Star Trek on the Intrepid (7:30pm),The Muppets at Bellevue South Park (8pm), Tangled at South Point Park (.pdf) (8pm) [PDF] and Superman at Pier 46 (8:30pm).
Web Site: 
http://www.nycgo.com/freeweekly


July 21, 2012, Saturday, 9:15 AM
Event: FREE SAILING ON THE HUDSON RIVER
The public dock is ... First come, first serve, space is limited.
Web Site: http://www.meetup.com/101-ADVENTURES-ACTIVITIES-FUN-NIGHTLIFE-EVENTS/events/72563362/

July 21, 2012, Saturday, 9:30 AM
Event: FREE Kayaking @ Pier 40 (Houston Street) NYC
*MUST KNOW HOW to SWIM*
Web Site: http://www.meetup.com/NYYAAsians/events/71215722/

July 21, 2012, Saturday, 10:30 AM
Event: FREE Forest Park Yellow and Blue Wooded Trails
The hike should take about one and one half hours + or - a few minutes.
Web Site: http://www.meetup.com/Kew-Gardens-Hiking/events/74106482/

July 21, 2012, Saturday, 12:30 PM
Event: FREE Beach and Volleyball Open Play at Jones Beach
Please check each week for the updated venue/s
We currently have information on three beach volleyball venues
Web Site: http://www.meetup.com/NYVolleyball/events/tztrpyqkbcc/

July 21, 2012, Saturday, 4:30 PM
Event: FREE Watchung Reservation Hike
Explore the many beautiful spots within the Watchung Reservation.
WEb Site: http://www.meetup.com/The-Northern-NJ-Hiking-Adventure-Outings-Group/events/71616072/

July 21, 2012, Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Event: FREE Summer Movie: Her Master's Voice
In this gutsy and sidesplitting self-examination, conflicted ventriloquist Nina Conti takes…
Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
Web Site: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies

2012/07/21 Sat.
Event: Converse Block Party
Location: Abraham Lincoln Park, E 135th St at Fifth Ave. Subway: 2, 3 to 135th St.
Converse and Modell's Sporting Goods host this afternoon event,
which features performances by rappers Jim Jones and Stalley and an appearance by Julius “Dr. J” Erving.
Web Site:  http://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/converse-block-party-location-tba-july-21-2012

June 22–July 14
Seaport Music Fest at South Street Seaport
Every summer, thousands of fans flock to the waterfront for this free Friday-night series that’s brought in acts like Animal Collective, Battles and The National. This year, headliners include Chico Mann and Patrick Watson. For more info, visit seaportmusicfestival.com.
Web Site: http://www.nycgo.com/articles/free-summer-concerts-2012


Monday, July 23, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Event: FREE Movie, HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival: The Maltese Falcon
The nation's premier outdoor film festival brings classic films to the big screen for the…
Location: Bryant Park, Manhattan
Web Site: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies


2012/07/23, Mon.
Event: Free Show, THE MUPPETS (ON THE BEACH AT CONEY ISLAND, CONEY ISLAND, BROOKLYN)
Notes: Join Rooftop Films, NYC & Company, and the Coney Island Development Corp.
Web Site: http://www.rooftopfilms.com/

2012/07/24, Tue.
Event: Free Show: THE WAITING ROOM (DAG HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZA, NEW YORK CITY)
Notes: Join Rooftop Films, NYC & Company, and the Coney Island Development Corp. 


2012/07/24 Tue.
Event: Rolling Trivia
Notes: Teams of two to five people and their scores determine points they can earn during trivia time.
Location: Full Circle Bar 318 Grand St, (between Havemeyer St and Marcy Ave), Williamsburg, New York
Web Site: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/rolling-trivia-full-circle-bar-july-24-2012


Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Event: FREE Movie: Summerscreen in McCarren Park: Dirty Dancing
Join Summerscreen in McCarren Park for live music and a film! The music will be provided…
Location: Bedford Avenue and North 12 Street (in McCarren Park), Brooklyn
Web Site: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies

Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 8:30 p.m.
Event: FREE Movie: Hudson River Park's RiverFlicks for Grown-Ups: Bridesmaids
See the Stars, under the stars - watch all of your favorite blockbusters from 2011 on the…
Location: Pier 63,
Web Site: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies

July 25–August 12
Lincoln Center Out Of Doors at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center’s annual festival of free performances includes a number of notable concerts, including jazz trio The Bad Plus on August 2, dance-punks !!!
Web Site: http://www.nycgo.com/articles/free-summer-concerts-2012


Saturday, July 28, 2012, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Event: FREE MOVIE: NYC Parks Summer Movie Series: Zookeeper
Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and gather up your family for an outdoor showing of…
Location: Cpl Thompson Park (in CPL. Thompson Park), Staten Island
Web Site: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies


2012/07/28 Until Sat
Event: Rock Star Karaoke, This quintet (with three backup singers) pounds out sets twice a week
Location: 1644 Third Ave, (at 92nd St), Upper East Side, New York
Web Site: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/rock-star-karaoke

(NOTE: New "Free Events" will be added every week, please come back again soon, thanks.)

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Repeated Weekly or Monthly Events:


Everyday: 11am to 7pm: Play Chess and Board Games at Bryant Park:
Description:  Bryant Park Games. Take a game break in the 40th Street Plaza at our all new Games Area. We have an eclectic collection of lawn and tabletop games available to the public to play for free. Choose from our constantly expanding selection of games, including: scrabble, mancala, dominoes, bananagrams, playing cards, Chinese checkers, Jenga, Apples to Apples, and more.
See Web Site:  http://www.bryantpark.org/things-to-do/games.html


Every Sat, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm: 6/02/2012-9/29/2012, Club Fit: FREE Yoga Class
Location: Garden of Hope - 392 Hancock St Brooklyn, NY 11216, Brooklyn
Description: outdoor yoga every Saturday, hour-long sessions, led by licensed instructors.
See Web Site: http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/index.jsp#selectedEvent

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Free events for June 2012: (this page will be updated again soon)

Saturday, June 9, 2012 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Big Apple Barbecue Block Party     Location: Madison Square Park, Manhattan
See Web Site:   http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/06/09/big-apple-barbecue-block-party

Wed, 06/13/2012: Salsa lesson @ Iguana NYC
Location: Iguana Bar and Restaurant
Description: Complimentary Salsa Lesson by Iguana. In the complimentary class, you will learn basic Salsa moves.
See Web Site: http://www.meetup.com/salsanewyork/events/66018022

Wed, 06/13/2012, Time: 8am - 1pm, Locust Valley Farmers Market:
Location: LIRR Parking Lot, Across From Post Office
Description: Farmers Market: Veggies, Fruits, Seafood, Jams And Jelly, Wines, Pastas, All Kinds Of Baked Goods
See Web Site: http://www.lifeonlongisland.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.eventdetail&ETW=1&EventID=17733

Thu, June 14, 2012, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Free ZUMBA class
Description: Zumba is a Fusion of Latin & International music combined with dance fitness moves.
Location: NYPL, New Dorp Library
See Web Site: http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/06/14/zumba?pref=node_type_search%2Fevents

Thu 06/14/2012 6:30PM, Introduction to Yoga with Irene Failenbogen
Description: Certified yoga instructor Irene Failenbogen teaches basic yoga techniques and exercises.
Location: Queens Library, Queens Village  Registration: Not required
See Web Site: http://www.queenslibrary.org/event/introduction-to-yoga-with-irene-failenbogen

Fri, 06/15/2012 10:00am - 11:30am, Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Description: free computer workshop for an introduction to Microsoft Excel.
Location: Queens Library, Hillcrest
See Web Site: http://www.queenslibrary.org/event/introduction-to-microsoft-excel


Sat, 06/16/2012 & 06/17/2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE International Franchise Expo at the Javits Center
Description: Take advantage of 70 FREE seminars and in-depth symposia. Speak with Business and Franchise Consultants, CEO's and Top Level Executives about starting your own business.
Location: Javits Center. 34th Street and 11th Avenue
See Web Site: http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2012/06/15/international-franchise-expo-javits-center?pref=node_type_search%2Fevents


Sat 06/16/2012 - Sun 06/17/2012, The Pirate Festival, kids 5 and under are free
Location:   Long Island Maritime Museum
Description:   Pirate encampments, performanes, live music, historical re-enactments, costume contests, children's games and activities, craft market and food all on the Great South Bay of Long Island. Admission: $8.00 per person; kids 5 and under are free.
See Web Site:
http://www.longislandbrowser.com/community/events/fairs-festivals-carnivals/2012-06-16_0000103/index.shtml

Sat 06/16/2012: Annual Kings Park Day Long Island, free event
Location: Kings Park Library Parking Lot
Description: Annual Kings Park Day Long Island presented by De Pasquale Shows. Rain or shine. Crafts, gifts. international foods, free admission.
See Web Site: http://www.longislandbrowser.com/community/events/arts-crafts-visual-arts/2012-06-16_0000672/index.shtml