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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 19, 2024?

15 free events take place on Thursday, 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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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 19, 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
Tours, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Museums | Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. First-come, first-served; this guided tour may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Museumss, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

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
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Concerts, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Classical Music | Baroque Works for Recorder, Violoncello, and Harpishcord (In Person AND Online!)


Alex Yu, recorders; Ka-Wai Yu, violoncello; and  Dongsok Shin, harpsichord, perform works by Giuseppe Sammartini (1695-1750) and Giovanni Battista Sammartini (1700-1775).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Concerts, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Baroque Works for Recorder, Violoncello, and Harpishcord&nbsp;(In Person AND Online!)

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
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Museumss, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays

Talk | A Light Unto the Nations: The Jewish Mission (online)


Rabbi Jonathan Leener will explore the nature of Judaism’s mission through the laws and themes of Chanukkah.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Talks, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, A Light Unto the Nations: The Jewish Mission (online)

Concert | Holiday Concert with Broadway Actors from Chicago, Death Becomes Her


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 Chicago, Death Becomes Her, The Outsiders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Holiday Concert with Broadway Actors from Chicago, Death Becomes Her

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
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Museumss, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today

Film | Perfect Understanding (1933) with Laurence Olivier


A young couple decides to get married, but before doing so, they promise to agree to never disagree. Their arrangement is tested when the husband is attracted to a beautiful young woman. Director: Cyril Gardner Cast: Gloria Swanson, Laurence Olivier, John Halliday Laurence Olivier was an English actor and director who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles. For his on-screen work he received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, five Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. The National Theatre's largest auditorium is named in his honor, and he is commemorated in the Laurence Olivier Awards, given annually by the Society of London Theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Perfect Understanding (1933) with&nbsp;Laurence Olivier

Discussion | A Beautiful Stillness: Artists Discuss Shaker Influence on American Culture (online)


A radical Christian sect led to America by Mother Ann Lee in 1774, the Shakers adopted a communal lifestyle dedicated to the principles of celibacy, pacifism, egalitarianism, and simple living. They sought about a utopian society based on gender and race equality. Maria Molteni, Mariam Ghani, Erin Ellen Kelly and Cauleen Smith will be in discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, A Beautiful Stillness: Artists Discuss Shaker Influence on American Culture (online)

Jazz | Jazz Band


In this evening event, William Parker, composer, bassist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader, performs his compositions with his jazz group, Huey's Pocket Watch. Parker’s large ensemble project involves the collective creative forces of the Little Huey Creative Music Orchestra, which is featured in this program. In the words of Parker, “Huey's Pocket Watch was created for all those who wanted to be poets and were told they needed to get a real job. The H in Huey stands for Hope.  Huey's Pocket Watch is a wing of the Little.”  William Parker is a composer, bassist and multi-instrumentalist, an author and educator who has recorded over 40 albums as a leader that feature a range of concepts, and ensembles from solo bass, quartets, sextets, in addition to hundreds of pieces of vocal music. All of Parker’s music incorporates his concept of Universal Tonality. They all include improvisational languages and possibilities. Parker was recently named the recipient of the Vision 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Registration required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Jazz&nbsp;Band

Concert | Yiddish Bossa Nova


In 1654, a ship with 23 Jews from Brazil docked at the shores of a small village, then called New Amsterdam. They established themselves there and helped to create the city which we know today as New York. To celebrate the 370 years since this event, the Brazilian singer/songwriter and cultural producer, Nicole Borger performs a concert which mixes Jewish music and Brazilian Bossa Nova. Nicole will be accompanied by her long-time collaborator, the guitarist Oren Neiman. Nicole and Oren have been making music together for almost fifteen years. They have worked together both in Brazil and in NYC.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concerts, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Yiddish Bossa Nova

Talk | A Very Jewish Christmas: Jewish Sitcom Characters Navigate December (online)


Gertrude Berg, the woman widely credited with creating the first sitcom (The Goldbergs) appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1959 to talk about children wanting a Christmas tree for Hanukkah. This navigation of "The December Dilemma" has been a challenge for many American Jewish families, and as such has been plumbed for comedic effect throughout the history of television comedy. This is a talk by Jennifer Caplan on Jewish television characters managing (or not) to make it through the holidays. A kosher Chinese food dinner will follow the presentation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, A Very Jewish Christmas: Jewish Sitcom Characters Navigate December (online)

Cabaret | Bounce House: A Burlesque Celebration of Body Abundance


This performance showcases burlesque at its finest. Plus-size, zaftig, thicc, full-figured: whatever you call it, Bounce House has got it. Acclaimed burlesque artists Abby Fantastic and Lillian Bustle have been lighting up NYC stages for over a decade. These bodacious babes on a bawdy romp full of body diversity in this must-see evening of unforgettable, uplifting, expansive entertainment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concerts, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Bounce House: A Burlesque Celebration of Body Abundance

Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Dvorak and More


The Doctors Orchestral Society of New York. Program Dvorak (1841-1904), Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’ Robert Sirota (b. 1944), 212: Symphony No. 1
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concerts, December 19, 2024, 12/19/2024, Orchestral Works by Dvorak and More
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