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FREE things to do today in NYC - Saturday, July 18 2009

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Landmark

Concert - Reggae
Nation Beat
on Roosevelt Island
Main St (near Road 5)
Roosevelt Island
5PM

Inspired by Chico Science's mangue beat, Scott Kettner and his combo blend Brazilian maracatu, coco, baiao and other folkloric traditions with a New Orleans second-line backbeat.

Skateboarding
Block Star 1: Brooklyn
in Park Place
Albany and Kingston Aves
Park Place/Brooklyn
(718) 774-9575
Noon-6PM

Learn how to catch some air, or just show off your gnarliest tricks, at this block-party-cum-skateboarding-workshop, which features tutorials by the Uptown Skate School and a live performance by Native Son Audio.

Exhibits
Architectures of Crisis/Architectures of Residence
at SculptureCenter
44-19 Purves St (at Jackson Ave)
Long Island City/Queens
(718) 361-1750
2PM-7PM

In conjunction with the University of Trash exhibition, the Center for Urban Pedagogy presents slide shows and a discussion on urbanism at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Comedy
The Hank Schwarzkopf and Peanut Butter Baby Show
at Two80 Cafe and Lounge
280 Knickerbocker Ave (b/t Starr and Suydam Sts)
Bushwick/Brooklyn
(718) 684-2422
7PM

Comtemplate Bushwick culture over free PBRs while Schwarzkopf and crew host a borough-centric variety show complete with comedy, music and a Q&A with a local vendor.

Dance
Irish Family Dance
at Esplanade Plaza
Battery Park City (West St at Liberty St)
Financial District/Manhattan
(212) 267-9700
6:30PM

Irish dance featuring the Pender-Keady Academy of Irish Dance and New York musical group Morning Star.

Fitness
The Balanced Runner: The Secret To Running Fluid
at Engineers Gate/Central Park
90th St at Fifth Ave
Manhattan
(646) 256-4414
7:30PM-7:45

Do your knees take a pounding when you run? This complimentary 15-minute Feldenkrais lesson will teach you the essential element of comfortable, healthy, fluid running. Use it as a warm-up before your actual run.

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