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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 18, 2010?

30 free events take place on Saturday, December 18 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 December 18 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 December . 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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30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 18, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks”


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | MS PowerPoint Workshop


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Heights & Brooklyn Bridge Promenade


Bring lunch and water. Use bathroom before hike or at the Brooklyn Bridge station before exiting turnstile. Call to confirm if hike is on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Tour | Cathedral Tour


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Workshop | Knitting Circle


Knit, purl & crochet too! Bring your knitting and crocheting needles and yarn to join the circle. All are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | A capella Holiday Music with the Big Apple Chorus


Festive music from the delightful Big Apple Chorus. This popular NYC ensemble will perform a cappella versions of your favorite holiday tunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | A Harlem Holiday Celebration


A community holiday sing-along.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Prep Division Concert - Winter Ensemble


Junior and intermediate choruses, string orchestra, concert orchestra and symphony perform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films on Native Americans


Showing: Clay Beings and With the Grain: The Life and Art of Willard Stone. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Opera | New York Opera Forum performs Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel


New York Opera Forum performs the complete opera by Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921). A live musical recital performed in concert with piano accompaniment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Book Signing | Derrick S. Slack signs copies of his book 19,340* The Mountains of Your Dreams


19,340 feet above sea level is the summit of the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. In this book, award winning author, poet, and motivational speaker Slack shows us how to reach the destinations, purposes and goals that we may have in our lives. By utilizing his faith in God, life experiences and successful trek to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro – he guides us and provides principles that can apply to just about any experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Handmade Crafternoon: Emerging Designers' Knitting Circle


Join crafty librarian Jessica Pigza of the Rare Book Division and Crafternoon author Maura Madden for a fun afternoon of fiber arts and conversation. Bring along your own needle arts work-in-progress and work along with local emerging knitwear designers who will talk about their own work. There will be an inspiring spread of vintage knitting and needle arts books and magazines from the Library's collections for browsing as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


Got knitting skills? If you are a pro or are just starting out join the Knitting Circle. They'll provide some materials but everyone is required to bring their own yarn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


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!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | An Artists' Dialogue with Marianne Petit and Matthew Belanger


The artists and Nancy Hechinger, New York University professor of Interactive Telecommunication and the founding Director of the National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology at the American Museum of Natural History, will discuss the installation, their inspirations and the impact of the work of Ada Lovelace. Belanger and Petit will also address and demonstrate the technologies (sensors, microcontrollers and telephony) at the core of its interactivity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Shopping Online: A Guide to Bargain Hunting


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn about safe, secure, and reputable shopping websites that offer money-saving deals and rebates. Online registration begins on Saturday, December 11 at 1:00 pm. This class will take place on the 4th floor from 2:30pm-4:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Winter Nature Art Workshop


It’s fun for all ages when you recycle and reuse natural pieces to create wonderful and temporary winter art. Program will be outside; dress for the elements.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Prep Division Concert - Winter Philharmonic and Senior Chorus


Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Senior Chorus and Philharmonic students perform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Postermat, Featuring Over 200 Artist Posters


A big holiday poster show including two hundred new artist posters. Activating our expansive team of artists from Downtown to Tokyo, San Francisco to Providence to London to Athens, we will present special limited edition posters from artists both infamous and new to the scene. With: Aaron Bondaroff, Alison Schulnick, Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Andrew Kuo, Ara Peterson, ARE Weapons, Aurel Schmidt, Assume Vivid Astro Focus, Angeline Rivas, Alex Gartenfeld, and that is just the A's! Barry McGee, Clare Rojas, Brad Kahlhamer, Kembra Pfahler, Bruce LaBruce, Dave Schubert, Dearrraindrop, Evan Gruzis, Gavin McInnes, Opening Ceremony, Mecca Revlon, Jack Pierson, Jade Berreau, Keegan McHargue, Kunle Martins, Patrick Griffin, Maripol, Mat Brinkman, Robert Lazzarini, Shepard Fairey, Xylor Jane, Hanah Liden, Yoko Ono, and many, many more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Festival | 9th Annual Coquito Tasting Contest


Participate in this joyous Latino holiday tradition. Taste the recipes of the ten winners of the month-long Coquito Master Qualifier Series 2010, and add your vote for Best Coquito to the ones casted by selected honorary judges. If you want to taste the best Coquito in town, you must show ID and sign a waiver.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Parade | 19th Annual Unsilent Night


Phil Kline will lead a massive chorus of boomboxes from the West Village to the East Village in the 19th annual holiday presentation of Unsilent Night. People will gather in the Park, and less than an hour and mile later, end up in Tompkins Square Park. It is recommended that participants arrive by 6:45 pm. Kline will hand out a limited number of boomboxes—and cassettes and CD’s for those who bring their own players. The public is strongly encouraged to bring their own boomboxes and hold them high as they play the music. People have even brought their laptops hooked up to large speakers mounted on a wagon. “Unsilent Night was designed in 1992 to withstand the unreliability, playback delay and occasional quavering tones of cassettes, “ said Phil Kline in an interview with the San Francisco Examiner. “About 90 percent of people have CD players now, so I make CDs available as well, but there’s something about the twinkling, hallucinatory effect of a warbling cassette tape that I enjoy.”

   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Open Mike | Yuletoons: #pulsewavenondenominationalwinterholidayedition


This evening consists of an extra long open mic, a set by Halloween open mic winner Tony Ness, sick jams from Shrimps, visuals by newcomer Chromacle from Philly and Rockman all the way from Bogota! In addition to a night of pixely cheer: fresh off a European tour with Touchboy, beloved Natty returns to Pulsewave to make your booty shake in that special way with DJ sets throughout the night. Let's close out the last Pulsewave of 2010 with a blizzard of lowbit goodness!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$5

Concert | TamarRaqs Winter Solstice Hafla


It wouldn’t be the winter solstice without the tireless TamarRaqs ushering in the year’s shortest day with her biannual hafla (“celebration” in Arabic) series, which features music from the Middle East and North Africa, dancers performing raqs sharqi (belly dancing), and a host of special guests.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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Performance | The Edge Effect Improv Lab Performance


The Edge Effect takes the intuitive, the interactive, ritual, creativity and transforms it into a hilarious, thoughtful artist's fugue. The culmination of a month-long intensive, The Edge Effect Improv Lab brings us face-to-face with, and pushes us beyond, our current limits as artists. Come celebrate the funny, the divine and the bizarre in this improv free-for-all!
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 pm
$5
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