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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 19, 2014?

32 free events take place on Friday, December 19 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 19 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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32 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, December 19, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Metropolitan Klezmer, One of the Finest American Klezmer Bands
free events nyc Theatre Group Dzieci presents Fools Mass
free events nyc MSM Opera Repertoire Ensemble: La Bohème by Puccini
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Tour | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Central Park Photography Tour


Ready, set, shoot! Whether you possess a professional camera or an Iphone, join a Central Park Photography Tour like no other. Two professionals will guide you around Central Park’s most scenic spots. A licensed guide will explain all there’s to know about your surroundings. A gifted and talented photographer will educate you on how to make your trip memorable and improve your photography. These two-in-one tours are fun for all ages, camera type, and levels of photography.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends. All players welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tour | Tour of a Historic Theater District Building


The tour will offer a comprehensive exploration of the historic building, led by a senior staff member. Attendees will learn about the history and mission of the hall's builders, The League of Political Education; the finer points of the venue's famous architecture and acoustics; its role in the march towards greater freedom of speech and human rights and anecdotes about the many legendary performers that have graced the stage since its doors opened in 1921.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | Mid-Park Welcome Tour


Explore the Park’s central features including the Lake and Ramble woodland, then marvel at the views from Belvedere Castle. Route involves many hills, stairs, and uneven paths. 45 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Metropolitan Klezmer, One of the Finest American Klezmer Bands


This holiday season, the band will give another must-see performance with inspired neo-traditional interpretations and compositions springing from a varied, eclectic Yiddish repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Robert Zemeckis' A Christmas Carol (2009): Another Dickens Adaptation


Cast: Jim Carrey, Bob Hoskins, Gary Oldman. An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. 96 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Festival | The Mistletones, Contemporary Carolers


The Mistletones are a talented group who have ignited stages and events across New York City, the Tri-State area and Colorado. Their unique look, sound and high energy have gotten endless acclaim since their 2007 debut in the Big Apple. They are an annual favorite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Tour | U.S. Custom House Tour


Join a Museum Ambassador for an in-depth look at the unique architecture and exquisite beauty of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, home of the museum. Designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1907, the Custom House is a National Historic Landmark. The building’s interior splendor includes an elliptical rotunda with a 140-ton dome skylight designed by Valencia-born engineer Raphael Gustavino and murals by New York painter Reginald Marsh, as well as monumental marble arches and columns. Tours include a visit to the Collectors Office, not normally accessible to the public. The Collectors Office features woodwork by Tiffany Studios and can be seen on Boardwalk Empire and in films like Spike Lee’s Inside Man.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Richard Fleischer's Oscar Nominee The Narrow Margin (1952): Mob Target


Stars: Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White. A woman planning to testify against the mob must be protected against their assassins on the train trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. 71 Minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Teach Yourself Using Online Resources


Explore Library databases and free websites that will help you learn a variety of skills and subjects. Prepare for many academic, civil service and professional licensing exams using LearningExpressLibrary, available from home with your library card.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Master Class | Percussion Master Class: Steve Schick


Steven Schick is a percussionist specializing in contemporary music. He teaches at UCSD and is currently the Music Director and Conductor of the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra. Schick was born in Iowa and raised in a farming family. For the past thirty years he has championed contemporary percussion music as a performer and teacher, by commissioning and premiering more than one hundred new works for percussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


Soo Jin Hannah Cho, Violin 4 p.m. Chamber Music Recital 6 p.m. Stephanie Wu, Piano 6 p.m. Alexander McKissick, Tenor 8 p.m. Christine Lee, Cello 8 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | 3 Folk Music Acts


5:30 pm: Maddy Wyatt - Melodic folk rock 6:05 pm: Warren Malone - British country folk 6:40 pm: Fife and Drom - Foot-stomping blues
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Pre-Theatre Organ Recital


With organist Daniel Sañez of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Tour | New York Holiday Lights Tour


It's time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year as Midtown Manhattan lights up like no other place in the world. Mechanical window displays, synchronized light and sound shows, not to mention Santa Claus and toy soldiers surely await you in this winter wonderland. Check them all our on the New York Holiday Lights Tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


With actor/comic Bob Greenberg ("Old Jews Telling Jokes"), comedian/author/pundit Leighann Lord ("DICT Jokes") and comedians Dave Lester (TV One's "Who's Got Jokes with Bill Bellamy") and Joe Rocha (Galavision's !"Que Loco !").
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | Theatre Group Dzieci presents Fools Mass


Actors playing medieval village idiots have been invited to take over cathedrals, churches, and other places of worship in New York City this December to enact their own Christmas Mass. Theatre Group Dzieci presents its signature creation, Fools Mass, returning for its 15th year. This absolutely unique theatrical experience has been embraced by theatre lovers and an array of spiritual communities (spanning a multitude of paths and practices) across the nation. The piece celebrates the sacred, the miracle of life and the enigma of death, with lovely choral singing, riotous comic buffoonery, and extraordinary dramatic invention. Fools Mass, like no other event, captures the heart of the holidays this winter season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Performance | College Musical Theatre Company Cabaret Evening


Produced by The Theatre Company & The Musical Theatre Company.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Opera | MSM Opera Repertoire Ensemble: La Bohème by Puccini


Thomas Muraco, Conductor
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Tour | New York Holiday Lights Tour


It's time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year as Midtown Manhattan lights up like no other place in the world. Mechanical window displays, synchronized light and sound shows, not to mention Santa Claus and toy soldiers surely await you in this winter wonderland. Check them all our on the New York Holiday Lights Tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | TamarRaqs Winter Solstice Hafla: North African Music and Dance


Celebrate the longest night of the year with an exuberant evening of North African music and dance hosted by belly dancer extraordinaire TamarRaqs. Showcasing some of the premier practitioners of raqs sharqi (belly dancing) in the city, this winter hafla (Arabic for “party”) is a high-spirited evening of Middle Eastern music, vibrant dance, and uninhibited creative expression.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Concert | Christmas Concert

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Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak and More

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