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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Free events in New York 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, 3-6pm
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting & Cheese Pairing
Location: Vine 2 Wine: 318 Wynn Lane (Next to Pace's Restaurant), Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Web Site: http://events.longislandpress.com/localevents/event//7396-Complimentary-Wine-Tasting-Cheese-Pairing


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.)

Free events in New York August 2012


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

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


2012/08/01 Wed. 8:30p - 10:30p
Event: Movies Under the Stars by Riverside Park & West Harlem Piers Park
Tonight's movie! Amelie (2001)
Web Site: http://www.citylimits.org/event/16735/movies-under-the-stars

2012/08/02 Tue.
Event: THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMER RECITAL SERIES (Cost: FREE)
This performance features favorite arias and duets from some of opera’s greatest hits, performed by up-and-coming Met artists Deanna Breiwick (soprano), Alexander Lewis (tenor), and Edward Parks (baritone), accompanied by pianist Vlad Iftinca.
Web Site: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/calendar/the-metropolitan-opera-summer-recital-series-4/

2012/08/02 Thu and 08/16 Thu, at 5pm:
Event: Let's Go Kayaking at Canarsie Pier
Notes: Spend a warm summer evening on the water. Meet at Canarsie Pier at 5pm.
Web Site: http://www.nycgo.com/articles/must-see-jamaica-bay-canoeing-and-kayaking

2012/08/03, Fri., 7:30PM
Event: Free movie: Jurassic Park, by Intrepid FREE Summer Movie Series!
Notes: Seating is on a first come first serve basis, and there is no admission after 8:30pm.
Web Site: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Summer-Movie-Series.aspx


Saturday, August 4, 2012 | 3 p.m.
Amadou & Mariam / Theophilus London / Just a Band
Presented in Association with: Museum for African Art
at Central Park's SummerStage
Web Site: http://gonyc.about.com/cs/summer/a/summerstage_4.htm

Sunday, August 5, 2012 | 4 p.m.
5th Annual Gospel Explosion 2012: Hezekiah Walker and Friends / Vashawn Mitchell / Le’Andria Johnson / James Fortune & F.I.Y.A.
Presented in Association with: Globe Star Media & WLIB
at Central Park's SummerStage
Web Site: http://gonyc.about.com/cs/summer/a/summerstage_4.htm


Sunday 8/5 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Free Dance Lessons: at Hudson River Park's Pier 84
Free Dancing under the stars with LIVE BAND.
Web Site: http://www.meetup.com/NYCDanceParties2/events/75647882


2012/08/08 Wed. 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Event: JAZZREACH PRESENTS METTA QUINTET
a fun, interactive introduction to jazz that illuminates the art form’s cultural origins
Web Site: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/calendar/jazz-reach-4/

August 9, 2012: Thursday: 12:30-1:30pm
FREE Broadway Shows: Chicago and Mary Poppins
Location: on the lawn in Bryant Park.
Broadway and Off-Broadway shows perform their biggest hits FREE of charge
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today

Friday, August 10, 7:30pm
Bud Light Music Series
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! 2012 FREE CONCERTS
Little Dragon / Frankie Rose / Voices of Black
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today

Sat, Aug. 11 3pm
Carolina Chocolate Drops, Buckwheat Zydeco, Abigail Washburn Central Park, Manhattan
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today
Sun, Aug. 12 4pm
The Fourth Annual R&B Fest featuring Eric Benet and more TBA Central Park, Manhattan
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today

Saturday, August 11, 7:30pm
Lyle Lovett / Aoife O'Donovan
CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! 2012 FREE CONCERTS
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today


Sunday, August 12, 2012 4:00 PM
FASHIONS BY THE PIER THIS SUNDAY:
DEAN JOHN & HILLARY FLOWERS: 2 SHOWS: ALL FREE
Location: Beekman Beach Club in The South Street Seaport NYC
Web Site: http://www.meetup.com/ERICVEGA2/events/77171102/

August 16, 2012: Thursday: 12:30-1:30pm
FREE Broadway Shows:
Sister Act, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Avenue Q,
Bring It On: The Musical, Rock of Ages, A Christmas Story
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today


2012/08/17, Fri., 7:30PM
Event: Free movie: The Goonies, by Intrepid FREE Summer Movie Series!
Notes: Seating is on a first come first serve basis, and there is no admission after 8:30pm.
Web Site: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Summer-Movie-Series.aspx


Sat, Aug. 18 3pm
Australia Day featuring
Megan Washington, Emma Donavan, DJ Ashley Feraude with Jonty Hall
Central Park, Manhattan, Central Park Summerstage 2012 Concert Series
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today

Sun, Aug. 19 3pm
Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebration featuring Inner Circle Israel Vibration
The Mighty Diamonds, DJ Carter Van Pelt
Central Park, Manhattan, Central Park Summerstage 2012 Concert Series
Web Site: http://www.nyctrip.com/Pages/Index.aspx?PageID=1167#today


2012/08/21, Tuesday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Do the Right Thing (1989)
2012/08/22, Wednesday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
2012/08/23, Thursday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: The Big Lebowski (1998)
2012/08/24, Friday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Animal House (1978)
2012/08/25, Saturday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Viewer's Choice Night: Coming to America (1988) or Clerks (1994)
Web Site: http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/things-to-do/family-community/cpc-film-festival.html

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

Friday, July 20, 2012

Free events for August 2012:

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

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


2012/08/01 Wed. 8:30p - 10:30p
Event: Movies Under the Stars by Riverside Park & West Harlem Piers Park
Tonight's movie! Amelie (2001)
Web Site: http://www.citylimits.org/event/16735/movies-under-the-stars

2012/08/02 Tue.
Event: THE METROPOLITAN OPERA SUMMER RECITAL SERIES (Cost: FREE)
This performance features favorite arias and duets from some of opera’s greatest hits, performed by up-and-coming Met artists Deanna Breiwick (soprano), Alexander Lewis (tenor), and Edward Parks (baritone), accompanied by pianist Vlad Iftinca.
Web Site: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/calendar/the-metropolitan-opera-summer-recital-series-4/

2012/08/02 Thu and 08/16 Thu, at 5pm:
Event: Let's Go Kayaking at Canarsie Pier
Notes: Spend a warm summer evening on the water. Meet at Canarsie Pier at 5pm.
Web Site: http://www.nycgo.com/articles/must-see-jamaica-bay-canoeing-and-kayaking

2012/08/03, Fri., 7:30PM
Event: Free movie: Jurassic Park, by Intrepid FREE Summer Movie Series!
Notes: Seating is on a first come first serve basis, and there is no admission after 8:30pm.
Web Site: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Summer-Movie-Series.aspx


2012/08/08 Wed. 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Event: JAZZREACH PRESENTS METTA QUINTET
a fun, interactive introduction to jazz that illuminates the art form’s cultural origins
Web Site: http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/calendar/jazz-reach-4/

2012/08/17, Fri., 7:30PM
Event: Free movie: The Goonies, by Intrepid FREE Summer Movie Series!
Notes: Seating is on a first come first serve basis, and there is no admission after 8:30pm.
Web Site: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Summer-Movie-Series.aspx


2012/08/21, Tuesday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Do the Right Thing (1989)
2012/08/22, Wednesday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
2012/08/23, Thursday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: The Big Lebowski (1998)
2012/08/24, Friday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Animal House (1978)
2012/08/25, Saturday:
Event: Free Movie In Central Park: Viewer's Choice Night: Coming to America (1988) or Clerks (1994)
Web Site: http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/things-to-do/family-community/cpc-film-festival.html

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