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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 18, 2011?

43 free events take place on Sunday, 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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43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, December 18, 2011

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Hike | Long Path-to-Englewood Basin Hike


5 miles at a moderate pace. Walk across the bridge, circumnavigate the Fort Lee Historical Park, and take the road down to the river trail. Come up on the road also with a slight turn-off to see the waterfall. Mostly flat except for the down at the beginning and the up at the end. Return by bus from Englewood. Rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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City Walk | Riverside Park -to-GW Bridge Walk


7 miles. Moderate pace. Drop off points. Some ups and downs, some steps. Walk along upper trail, along the Hudson River. Possible exploration at end under bridge, to find seventeenth century fort. Bring water and food, wear comfortable shoes, or buy at park at 145th Street. Call evenings to confirm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
$3

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Hike | Staten Island Greenbelt Nature Hike


Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and reduce stress. The hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City and places often off limits to the general public. On this moderately-paced hike you will explore the heart of the Staten Island Greenbelt with a trek through High Rock Park. Learn about trees, wildlife, local history, and more. Wear hiking shoes or boots.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Concert | My Yiddishe Chanukah: A Musical Feast for New York


Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the fresh and distinctly New York sounds of Yiddish music and theater presented by The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene, including Zalmen Mlotek, Annette Ezekiel, and Alicia Jo Rabins of the Klezmer group Golem, Daniella Rabbani, Dmitri "Zisl-Yeysef" Slepovitch, and other special guests.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Amble Through the Ramble” Tour


Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Chamber Music Students of Michael Shinn


   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Kira Lynn Harris' The Block | Bellona


Enjoy an interactive and informative tour of Kira Lynn led by a knowledgeable Museum educator. Kira Lynn Harris reimagines "The Block" (1971), Romare Bearden’s iconic, six-panel, eighteen-foot-long collage depicting life in Harlem. Bearden’s “block” is occupied by a church, a grocery store, a barbershop, apartment buildings and the people of Harlem who inhabit those spaces. With "The Block" as a touchstone, Harris, whose interdisciplinary practice mixes video, photography, drawing, painting and site-specific installation, creates a scene of a contemporary, alternate, Harlem.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Holiday Greeting Cards with Alton Weekes


Stationery designer and Harlem native Alton Weekes will lead a workshop offering participants the opportunity to create unique, hand-crafted greeting cards for the holidays! Alton will offer personal tips and methods for designing stationery and provide hands on assistance to participants of all skill levels. These cards will make the perfect holiday gift!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Native American Films


Featuring films by and about Native Americans. At 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Extension Chamber Music, 2011-2012, Recital 3


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Shannon Jones, soprano


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Film | Roger Michell's The Mother (2003): Between the Generations


With Daniel Craig. A newly widowed woman moves to London to be near her family. She soon feels like she is just an invisible old lady until a young man comes into her life who is the lover of her daughter. She begins to have an affair with him, which threatens to disrupt the familial balance. 112 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Talk | Tania Grossinger talks about her book Growing Up at Grossinger's


Tania Grossinger will present a lively, humorous and sometimes irreverent look at what it was like as a child to grow up in the unique and unusual environment of the country's most famous Jewish resort. During her presentation, she will share intimate stories about the family, celebrities such as Jackie Robinson, Rocky Marciano and Eddie Fisher who became friends, and what it took behind the scenes to entertain guests around the clock. She will also address the question: "Whatever Happened to the Catskills?"
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$5

Concert | A Concert of Traditional Holiday Music


Presented by Harwood Management Vocal Artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Chamber Music with Fortepiano


   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Chorus Tree Performance


The Chorus Tree Lighting Spectacular lights up the cobblestone streets with a musical performance by Cantori New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Harlem Community Sing


Harlem Opera Theater will present carols and traditional holiday songs featuring the voices of both emerging and professional classical singers in collaboration with the audience. Celebrate the joy of the season with a Community Sing!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | New Dances: Edition 2011


Four world premiere commissions choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes, Alexander Ekman, Alex Ketley, and Pam Tanowitz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Recital Featuring Metropolitan Opera Musicians


A series of three recitals performing the complete chamber sonatas of Brahms, plus the trio op. 87 and the piano quartet op. 26. With: Laura Hamilton, Associate Principal Concertmaster, Metropolitan Opera, violin; Craig Mumm, Assisant Principal Viola, Metroplitan Opera, viola; Lanny Paykin, prominent New York free-lance musician, cello; and Jerome Rosen, Boston Symphony keyboardist (and violinist), retired.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
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Open Mike | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Concert | The Art Mob, A Cappella Singers


Quirky a cappella singers once again dust off songs of days gone by while feeling totally secure that they will mostly be on pitch and usually remember the lyrics. They couldn’t do this without you! Well actually, they could, but it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. Trust them. The Art Mob is: Brent Frederick (music director), Connie Beckley, Aldo Ceresa (on leave), Hannah Campbell, Gaynor Coté, Martin Donach, Frank Donno, Cheryl Morrison, Dean Rainey, Dan Rosenbaum, Ruby McNeil, Nancy Moore Simpson, Confidence Stimpson, Jared Stamm, Kirsten Skrinde, and Vicki Watson. Each performance concludes with a sing-along of favorite holiday carols.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Parlor Jazz


Every Sunday since 1993, Marjorie Eliot has hosted a jazz performance in her living room, keeping the jazz tradition alive by featuring veteran performers and up and coming musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Stephanie Griffin, Virtuoso Violist


Program Tony Prabowo Ke Erse James Falconi Luctor et emergo Kee Yong Chong The thousand ripples of a lonely bell with original video art by John Gurrin Heinz Holliger Trema for Solo Viola Prabowo Doa Persembunyian (A Prayer for Refuge), arranged for multiple violas by Stephanie Griffin (world premiere) A discussion with the featured artist will follow. Canadian violist Stephanie Griffin has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, and as a champion of Indonesian composer Tony Prabowo. Reflecting her wide-ranging musical interests, performances have led her across the globe to Indonesia, Belgium, Estonia, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Turkey. Ms. Griffin has recorded for Siam Records, Aeon, Koch International, Arte Nova, Harmolodic, Firehouse 12, and Centaur.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Jazz | Studio Recital - Michi Fuji, violin


A senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Studio Recital - Senri Oe, piano


A senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Sunday 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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Reading | ’Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Holiday Reading with Ron Carter, Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Bassist


Carter leads a New York holiday tradition – the 101st reading of Clement Clarke Moore’s Twas the Night Before Christmas – at this historic church. Lantern procession, wreath-laying at Clement Clarke Moore’s gravesite, and reception immediately follow. Ron Carter, is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz. He was the anchor of Miles Davis’ second greatest Quintet. The Grammy-winning bassist has recorded with many of music’s greats including Lena Horne, B.B. King, and Wes Montgomery. He has scored and arranged music for many films including projects for Public Broadcasting System and composed music for A Gathering of Old Men, starring Lou Gossett Jr., and Blind Faith starring Courtney B. Vance. After 18 years on the faculty at the Music Department of The City College of New York, Carter is now Distinguished Professor Emeritus and continues to perform worldwide.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Extension Division Baroque Ensemble and Viol Concert, Fall 2011


Under the direction of Martha McGaughey, this concert is a semester end performance by the Extension Division Baroque Ensembles and Viol Concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Ben Cohen, percussion


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Bach Vespers


Program: Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 with the Bach and Parish Choirs, Harp, Percussion and Organ. Jennifer Bates & Sarah Brailey, soprano soloists; Caroline Cole, harp; Joe Tompkins, percussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | Keith Calmes, Guitarist


Performing works by Stepan Rak, Maximo Pujol, Chiel Meijering, Frank Campo, Ruben Delgado, and Jim Scully.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Staged Reading | One in Ten: A Reading in Honor of International Migrants Day


Between the Seas Festival is excited to participate in the world-wide cultural activities initiated by Immigrants Movement International honoring International Migrants Day on December 18th. They will be presenting a reading of One In Ten, a contemporary play from Greece based on the experiences of Eastern European migrants in the country. The play was collectively created in 2007 by a group of second generation immigrant actors from the Balkans and it was one of the very first plays to appear in Greece dealing with immigration and giving voice to the experiences of immigrants in the country. It is the first time the play is being translated in English and presented in NYC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Only A Girl by Jen Faith Brown, David Mulholland & Danny Whitman


This series presents sit-down readings of new and revisited scripts, generally followed by a moderated dramaturgical discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Performances, Works & Process: Free Holiday Concert


Celebrate the season with the joyous sound of holiday music in the museum's Frank Lloyd Wright–designed rotunda. The Vox Vocal Ensemble and the Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble will perform in what has become a revered annual tradition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Chamber Music Students of Sylvia Rosenberg


   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Student Driver: Indie Road


Student Driver is thrilled to be hosting this FREE, weekly show in the basement. Each week they will feature indie improv teams from all over the improv world. You might even get to see a new team have their very first show! Magic and lots of funnies are guaranteed to be made and it’s all FREE. Need they say more?
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Experimental Music


1. Blaise Siwula Sten Hostfalt duet 2. John Pietaro xylophone percussion & voice, Quincy Saul clarinet, Javier Hernandez-Miyares electric guitar and Laurie Towers on electric bass 3. An Open Session
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Agnès Varda's Daguerreotypes (1975)


An essential film in Agnès Varda's oeuvre, this classic documentary makes its US theatrical premiere. A highlight of the 1975 New York Film Festival that has rarely been seen in the States since then, Daguerreotypes is a portrait of the small shops and shopkeepers on the Rue Daguerre, a picturesque street in the 14th Arrondissement that has been the filmmaker's home for more than 50 years. 75 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Concert | Extension Chamber Music, 2011-2012, Recital 4


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Cold Soda


Come to the most refreshing night of stand-up comedy in the city. If calories were laughs and sticks and stones were if’s and but’s, then the only way to escape this mangled sentence would be to see this amazing show.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Vicious Cycle


Come to the new Sunday open mic. Names are written, put in the bucket, then picked at random. Comics get 4 minutes. And the next week it happens again. It’s kinda like… a Vicious Cycle. Hosted by Molly Austin and Mike Brown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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