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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 5, 2024?
30 free events take place on Thursday, December 5 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 5 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 5, 2024?
30 free events take place on Thursday, December 5 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 5 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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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 5, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many
These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$4
$4
Master Class | Flute Master Class
Flute Master Class with Ulla Miilmann.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More
Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Film | Knit's Island (2023): documentary
Shot entirely in a virtual environment, Knit’s Island is a contemplative documentary that attempts to discover what is “real” in this virtual existence. Under the guise of avatars, a film crew enters a space and makes contact with the "locals." This mysterious, post-apocalyptic rural landscape is revealed as a meeting place, where stories, ideas, and friendships are shared. Slowly the players drop their masks to reveal their realities, their daily lives, their relationships of love and friendship. Mixing their memories of the game with the stories of their real lives, a group will take viewers on a walk on the borders of the Internet. By going to the edge of the game, in search of the limits of this place, the film explores the first steps of the virtualization of our lives, and questions the future of our world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Chamber Works by Schubert, Schumann and Others (in-person and online)
Artists in the D.M.A. Program perform in chamber ensembles. Works featured on this program are Songs of Kabir for flute and guitar by Judah Adashi, Schubert's String Trio in B-flat, Ives' Violin Sonata No. 4, and Schumann's Piano Trio No. 3.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Baroque Dance with Grammy Nominated Musician (In Person AND Online!)
Members of the New York Baroque Dance Company (Julia Bengtsson, direction, reconstruction & dance; Patrick Pride, Irenie Melin & Matt Ting, dance); Dongmyung Ahn, violin; Paul Shipper (Grammy-nominated), guitar, lute & recorder; Jason Priset, guitar & lute, perform Baroque dance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays
This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | It Takes Two to Torah: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses (online)
Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer's book is a Torah conversation-starter for families on Shabbat, for religious school instructors with students of all ages, for individuals who have never found a way to read the entire Torah in bite-size, relatable nuggets, and for young clergy looking for some sermon ideas if they’re stuck! Most of all, it is a snapshot of what Torah study is meant to be: a real-time, candid, instructive, challenging exchange of responses to ancient text.For the first time, in a single volume, readers can take a tour of the entire Torah through the medium of one challenging, instructive, irreverent, animated conversation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Quotas: The “Jewish Question” and Higher Education in Central Europe, 1880-1945
In 1920, the Hungarian parliament introduced a Jewish quota for university admissions, making Hungary the first country in Europe to pass antisemitic legislation following World War I. Michael Miler's book examines the ways quotas were justified, implemented, challenged, and remembered.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Symposium | Kafka in New York
This symposium will explore Franz Kafka, New York, and translation, with art presentations, and a panel discussion with Kafka’s translators.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Holiday Concert with Broadway Actors from The Lion King, Aladdin
Experience a performance by Broadway actors from iconic shows, complete with a Q&A session. This family-friendly event combines the magic of Broadway with festive holiday spirit in the heart of Manhattan. Featuring actors from The Lion King, Aladdin, Wicked.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today
This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, reservation required
$5, reservation required
Festival | 28th Annual Central Park Holiday Lighting
Celebrate the season with the 28th Annual Holiday Lighting. Come meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the Plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa while enjoying a variety of seasonal activities. The event concludes with the lighting of a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Conference | The Life and Work of French Novelist Maryse Conde
Scholars and colleagues who worked with, and were deeply marked by, Maryse Conde’s work will discuss some of her contributions to French and Francophone studies, Comparative Literature, and post-colonial thought; her role as an author and literary critic; her engagement with the intersection of history and literature; her contributions to the public memory of slavery; and her impact as a colleague, teacher, and mentor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Design & Document: The Folly Cove Designers
Between 1938 and 1969, a group of friends and neighbors, under the direction of renowned children’s book illustrator Virginia Lee Burton, created designs and linoleum block prints inspired by the flora, fauna, seascape, and vibrant immigrant community of Cape Ann, Massachusetts. This body of work, almost all handprinted on textiles, reveals the idealism of the American dream without any cynicism—a capsule of our culture that may be viewed as nostalgic but more importantly, as a group effort that reveals the beauty and possibilities of collaboration. Today, the work of the Folly Cove Designers can be seen as an example of American Regionalism at its finest and a testament that some of the most enduring artworks can be born of hard work and humble origins.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Grounders: Documentary on a Women’s Softball League in Brooklyn
In this heartfelt film, the games, the teams, and the players that take the field. Exploring the dynamic personalities and compelling life stories of a diverse group of women, Grounders captures an inside view of a unique subculture, and a thoughtful and uplifting revelation of their community emerges. A talk with director Melanie Hope will follow the screening.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Patsy (1928): silent comedy-drama
Patricia Harrington is jealous that her older sister, Grace, has landed the handsome and successful Tony Anderson, so Patricia comes up with an elaborate plan to charm Tony. She hopes that he'll be drawn to her new persona, and she tries to be as confident as the silent film stars of the time. When this doesn't work, Patricia goes even further. Director: King Vidor Cast: Marion Davies, Marie Dressler
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Cutting-Edge Art by "Undeniable Rockstar of the Modern Art World" – Rolling Stone
"Marko Stout is the Epitome of Glamour in Contemporary Art" - Cosmopolitan Magazine "Stunning, Bold & Unapologetically Avant-Garde" – Vogue Witness the unveiling of Marko Stout’s latest bold, vibrant works that push the boundaries of contemporary art. Anticipate a night of glamour, creativity, and intrigue!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Holiday Lights Celebration in the Park
Kick off the holiday season with the illumination of the Battery Park City Holiday Tree. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including PS / IS 276 Advance Chorus, Downtown Beats and Matias De La Flor from Broadway's Camelot, and a visit from you-know-who.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | The Fourth Industrial Revolution & 100 Years of AI (1950-2050): The Truth About AI & Why It’s Only a Tool
Dr. Alok Aggarwal as he discusses his new book. Artificial Intelligence is ushering in a wave of change that will touch every aspect of our daily lives. Aggarwal, an early innovator in the field, demystifies Artificial Intelligence by explaining its history, capabilities, and limitations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Graphic Novel Book Club: Ducks Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton
Before there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of Hark! A Vagrant, there was Katie Beaton of the Cape Breton Beaton, specifically Mabou, a tight-knit seaside community where the lobster is as abundant as beaches, fiddles, and Gaelic folk songs. With the singular goal of paying off her student loans, Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta's oil rush—part of the long tradition of East Coasters who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can't find it in the homeland they love so much. Katie encounters the harsh reality of life in the oil sands, where trauma is an everyday occurrence yet is never discussed. Beaton's natural cartooning prowess is on full display as she draws colossal machinery and mammoth vehicles set against a sublime Albertan backdrop of wildlife, northern lights, and boreal forest. Her first full length graphic narrative, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands is an untold story of Canada: a country that prides itself on its egalitarian ethos and natural beauty while simultaneously exploiting both the riches of its land and the humanity of its people.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know
A dazzling exploration of our wish to remain innocent and ignorant—and its consequences. Aristotle claimed that “all human beings want to know.” Our own experience proves that all human beings also want not to know. Today, centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerized crowds still follow preposterous prophets, irrational rumors trigger fanatical acts, and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. Why is this? Where does this will to ignorance come from, and how does it continue to shape our lives? Acclaimed essayist and historian of ideas Mark Lilla offers an absorbing psychological diagnosis of the human will not to know.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Proof of Identity (2021): Jewish in Poland Today
What does it mean to be a Polish Jew today? How do Polish Jews define their own identity at different stages of life? How do they define their identity when they're religious or atheist? Writer, reporter and photographer Mikolaj Grynberg seeks answers to these and many more questions in his directorial debut. Followed by a discussion with Grynberg.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | An Evening with Acclaimed Author Hari Kunzru
Hari Kunzru is the author of seven novels, Blue Ruin, Red Pill, White Tears, Gods Without Men, My Revolutions, Transmission, and The Impressionist. He is a regular contributor to The New York Review of Books and writes the “Easy Chair” column for Harper’s Magazine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Juilliard Pianist in Holiday Recital
A proud Filipino-American and graduate of The Juilliard School, the NYC-based pianist Carlos Avila is a much-in demand musician. Avila regularly collaborates with some of the classical world’s most renowned talent, including award-winning baritone Leon Williams, cellist Michael Nicolas of Brooklyn Rider, and violinists Noah Bendix-Balgley and Stefan Jackiw, to name only a few. For this joyous holiday recital, Avila and a carefully curated selection of his virtuosic friends convene to celebrate the winter holidays with a musical festival of fellowship, warmth, and song.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Multiple Grammy-Winning Conductor, Leonard Slatkin; Orchestral Works by Shostakovich and More
MSM Symphony Orchestra; Leonard Slatkin, Conductor. Program Joseph Schwantner (b. 1943), New Morning for the World (“Daybreak Freedom“) Shostakovich (1906-1975), Symphony No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 103 (The Year 1905) About the Conductor Leonard Slatkin's conducting debut was in 1966 when he became artistic director and conductor of the award-winning New York Youth Symphony. In 2000, Slatkin became the chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He has performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, and more. In 1984, Slatkin won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Orchestral Recording with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and in 1996, his recording with the National Symphony Orchestra won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Album. Then, in 2005, he received Grammy Awards for Best Classical Album and Best Choral Performance. And again, in 2007, his recording with the Nashville Symphony won Grammy Awards in the Best Classical Album and Best Orchestral Performance categories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Opera Theatre: Rituals, Resistance, & Resilience: Part II
MSM Opers; with A. Scott Perry, Director, perform Rituals, Resistance, & Resilience: Part II.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Orchestral Work by Duke Ellington
New School Studio Orchestra performs Duke Ellington's (1899-1974) The Nutcracker Suite, featuring jazz interpretations of themes from Tchaikovsky’s (1840-1893) beloved 1892 ballet score.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
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