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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 5, 2011?

39 free events take place on Saturday, February 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 February 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 February . 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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39 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, February 5, 2011

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Other | Ice Skating in the Heart of the City


Bring your own skates and skate for free in the heart of the city.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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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
Free

Other | Music Memorabilia Show


Over 10,000 items. From 1800s to 1980s.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Green Valentine-Making Workshop


Being green is a state of mind and a way of life. Make unique and lovely valentines from reused and recycled materials. Choose from salvaged paper samples, old maps and postcards, used postage stamps, dried flower blossoms and leaves, and bits of fabric and ribbons. Create unique green valentines for the one(s) you love. (Bring something to reuse and personalize valentines - a ticket stub, matchbook cover, photograph, fabric remnant...)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Festival | Biggest snow festival in the city!


The festival brings the ski slopes to the city with a Lake Placid Snow Field for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. All equipment is provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own sleds, skis and snowboards! Check out acrobatics from the high flying Skyriders and performances by InnerPartySystem and BR & Time Bomb. Warm up with free samples from local producers at the Pride of New York Winter Market and get green New York State travel tips from I LOVE NEW YORK’s Greenest NYer Kaity Tsui. Visit your favorite winter sports vendors and enjoy plenty of fun activities for all ages. Red Bull will host the Butter Cup, a national contest series, where professional and amateur snowboarders can show off their best tricks on multi-featured custom ramps, pads and rails. Winners take home the Butter Cup Trophy and an arm full of new gear. All winter sports equipment will be provided, including snow shoes and cross-country skis
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Heights & Brooklyn Bridge Promenade


Bring water and lunch unless the weather is too cold: then we will eat lunch at a restaurant. 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 | Harlem Knitting Circle


Gather with other knitters and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Screening | Yann Arthus-Bertrand's Documentary Home (2009): Earth's Beauty from the Air


Spanning 54 countries and 120 locations, all seen from the air, this film captures the Earth's most amazing landscapes, showcasing its incomparable beauty and acknowledging its vulnerability. Home is a compelling emotional reminder of what is at stake: the Earth, in all its beauty, and the people who live on it. The man behind the film is the French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, author of Earth from Above and founder and president of the Goodplanet Foundation. The start times are 11am, 1:50pm, 4:40pm, 7:30pm, and 10:20pm. Each screening will be followed by a chance to meet the director.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Apollo Open House Weekend


*Celebrate the Apollo Experience* 12PM-3PM Experience performances from a winner from Amateur Night at the Apollo, the Faceless Light Band. Harlem School for the Arts, the Harlem Opera Theater, the Hip Hop Culture Center in Harlem, NYCHA Community Programs, and Urban Word NYC. Hosted by Billy Mitchell. Music by InJoy Enterprises DJ King James. *Dancing Through Time at the Apollo Family Workshop* 2PM-4PM Lindy Hop and Twist your way back in time as dancer and choreographer Mickey Davidson teaches children ages 5 and over about various dances styles that have been popular at the Apollo. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Adults must be accompanied by a child.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Reading | Marathon of Student Dramatic Writing


First-year graduate students present a marathon of their new works. Show starts every half-hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “Waterways and Vistas” Tour


Learn about the intricate design of the Park's web of pastoral landscapes and formal romantic vistas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Talk | Burial Ground Film Series


Celebrate Black History Month with a film TBA.
   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

Festival | Lunar New Year Festival


Costume Demonstration 1:00–2:00 p.m. Step into the Ming and Qing dynasties by dressing up in traditional Chinese costumes based on Peking Opera wardrobes of those eras. Tea Ceremony 2:15–3:00 p.m. The Astor Court, Florence and Herbert Irving Asian Wing, 2nd floor Learn about the history of tea in Chinese culture and taste some traditional examples
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films on Native Americans


Showing: On & Off the Res’ w/ Charlie Hill. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | A Passel of Poets: Children’s Poetry in the Modern Age


Poets Stephanie Calmenson, Bobbi Katz, Marilyn Singer, and Charles R. Smith join a lively conversation on the state of modern children’s poetry today. Does poetry for kids ever truly get its due? Why is there no ALA accredited award for poetry for kids? Our panelists will discuss the nitty-gritty behind writing a good poem for a younger audience. For adults only.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Author Reading | Clarence Lusane discusses his book The Black History of the White House


In this unprecedented work, Lusane presents a comprehensive history of the White House from an African American perspective, illuminating the central role it has played in advancing, thwarting or simply ignoring efforts to achieve equal rights for all. Juxtaposing significant events in White House history with the ongoing struggle for civil rights, Lusane makes plain that the White House has always been a prism through which to view the social struggles and progress of black Americans.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Performance | Free Players Theater


Free Players is nationally acclaimed theater group comprised of individuals with disabilities, performing from their jazz repertoire, as well as an excerpt from their recent production of Damn Yankees.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | Ice Skating in the Sky


Bring your owns skates and skate for free on this fifth-floor terrace-turned-ice rink.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Robert Redford's Oscar Winner A River Runs Through It (1992): Sons of the Father


With Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt and Brenda Blethyn. Two brothers rebel against their stern minister father. While one channels his rebellion into writing, the other follows a slippery path to self-destruction. 124 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Take a Trial Tango Class


Tango trial class totally for beginners. You will get a 45-minute class introducing you to all the basic fundamentals of tango. It is guaranteed you will be dancing at the end of the class. It is a good way to start out with tango for those that have never danced it before. No partner required. Wear comfortable shoes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$5

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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Dance Performance | Winter dance showcase; A Day for the Family


Part of winter dance showcase. Featuring the works of 64 contemporary dancemakers, all performances in two-week long extravaganza. (Photo by Young Soon Kim) SuttlarMartin/4thrightdance Mari Meade Dance Collective Brooklyn Arts Exchange Youth Dance Program Malcolm Low/Formal Structure Inc. WHITE WAVE Kids Can Dance Yin Yue Dance
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


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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2:00 pm
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Talk | Achieving Permanant Weight Loss


If you want to lose weight and live a healthier life-style this program can be the invitation to an opportunity overcome many self-imposed limitations with share interest and support of allies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Early Music on Today's Piano


Pianists explore the Baroque keyboard repertoire, interpreted and reconceived for the modern instrument.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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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
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | Art songs by BEETHOVEN, GRIEG, RACHMANINOFF


Lori Guilbeau, Soprano; Kevin Murphy, Piano. Program: BEETHOVEN "Ah! perfido," Op. 65 GRIEG "Møte," Op. 67 No. 4 GRIEG "Fyremål," Op. 33 No. 12 GRIEG "Ved Rondane," Op. 33 No. 9 GRIEG "En Drøm," Op. No. 6 PREVIN Three Dickinson Poems MARX "Nocturne" MARX "Selige Nacht" MARX "Nachtgebet" MARX "Und gestern hat er mir Rosen gebracht" RACHMANINOFF "Lilacs," Op. 21, No. 5 RACHMANINOFF "Dream," Op. 38, No. 5 RACHMANINOFF "Do not sing, my beauty, to me" RACHMANINOFF "All glory to God" About the Performers: Hailed by The New York Times for her “beautiful tone and a graceful sense of phrasing,” soprano Lori Guilbeau triumphed as a grand prize winner of the 2010 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Her engagements in this and coming seasons include Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with The Atlanta Opera, Richard Strauss’s Vier letzte Lieder with Monterey Symphony, and Verdi’s Requiem with The Arts Association of East Alabama. Pianist Kevin Murphy has been Director of Music Administration at New York City Opera since September 2008. Prior to joining that organization, he was appointed by Gerard Mortier as Directeur des études musicales at the Opéra national de Paris. In 1992, Murphy was invited by James Levine as the first pianist to enter the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, and he continued at the Met as an assistant conductor from 1993 until 2006.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Cinema & Theatre Festival


5:00 - 7:45 PM: Open Lab On Camera with studio directors/filmmakers Dan Simon (Newport Beach and Iron Mule Comedy Film Festival) and Roger Hendricks Simon currently in Oliver Stone's WALL STREET 2, theatre director for Yale Rep, NY Shakespeare Festival, London's Royal Court Theatre. 8:00 - 10:00 PM Cinema & Theatre Festival featuring: The studio's new film project screenings, including "screen tests" Directed by by Daniel Simon and classical & contemporary theatre scenes and monologues presented by studio actors, writers and directors Directed by Roger Hendricks Simon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Navigating Disability: An Exploration by 4 Artists


Fountain Gallery, the premier venue for artists with mental illness, and VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, present four artists who are navigating the relationship between disability and their own creative expressions. Jacks Ashley McNamara and Martin Cohen use their mental illness as a source of inspiration. Emily Eifler examines biological forms to exert control over a complex neurological disorder, and in his digital art, Scott Ligon investigates the connection between Attention Deficit Disorder and creativity. Their personal approaches provide a multi-faceted perspective on disability and the creative process. Meet exhibition artists including Jacks Ashley McNamara, protagonist of the film Crooked Beauty.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Artist Scott Keightley


Keightley will create a series of sculptural and painted elements that will continually develop throughout his time on site. The artist will build a ramp in the front of the space, offering boarders free access to skate. A drop cloth will be painted with saturated oils on one side, and a solid white denoting surrender on the other. The painting will hang on a flagpole outside the gallery, with the white side facing 98 degrees East. In contrast, the facade of the building will be painted yellow. A sculpture will be built from concrete, mirror, lumber, gold leaf, and honey, and plants will be grown in and around it. Glass containers filled with gallons of wildflower honey will be dyed with food coloring, blood, hydrogenated corn oil, and other pollutants. Naturally red honey from a farm in Red Hook, Brooklyn will also be present. For at least one night, the artist will sleep and attempt to dream at Recess. As the above elements are realized, an environment of conflicting organic and inorganic material will emerge. This working installation will isolate the evolution of the artist’s studio practice and the mutations that continually occur within fabricated sculpture and found objects. On the artist’s birthday, there will be a reception featuring a series of performances.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Notes from the Underground: The Films of Marie Losier


Selected films by Marie Losier. Her short films present unconventional portraits of artists, directors, musicians and composers. Past collaborations include films featuring Mike and George Kuchar, Guy Maddin, Richard Foreman, Tony Conrad and Genesis P-Orridge. Films to be screened include Papal Broken Dance, Tu Mens, The Ontological Cowboy, and Tony Conrad - Dream Minimalist. Born in France in 1972, Marie Losier has shown her work at the 2006 Whitney Biennial, the Tate Modern, PS1, MoMA, the Pompidou Centre and various international film festivals. Her first feature, The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye, will premiere at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Winter dance showcase; program E


Part of winter dance showcase. Featuring the works of 64 contemporary dancemakers, all performances in two-week long extravaganza. (Photo by Young Soon Kim) Tomomi Imai Malcolm Low/Formal Structure Inc. Hyonok Kim Dance Art SuttlarMartin / 4thrightdance KC Chun-Manning/FRESH BLOOD Productions Alaine Handa/A.H. Dance Company Mare Hieronimus Tina Croll + Company
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Steve Morz, a singer songwriter from the UK


Steve Morz is a singer songwriter from the UK, now based in NYC. He has also performed and recorded with such international artists as, Anne Pigalle, Alona Daniel and the great Shalom Hanok. Accompanying Steve will be Jacob Mey, a singer/songwriter in the making. Originally from Scandinavia, Jacob is in the process of writing new songs for his first album
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Rock: The Private Life of David Reed


South Carolina natives The Private Life of David Reed will be embarking on a national winter tour and playing in New York. In a music world always longing for a new voice, The Private Life of David Reed represents the singer-songwriter for the 21st century fan. South Carolina native David Reed brings everything to the surface with his take on some of life's most personal things on his new album.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
$5

Concert | Martha Redbone, R&B Singer/Songwriter


Redbone is the best kept secret in R&B, or so say her critics. Her “stunning” (Billboard) songwriting range—a courageous blend of sensitively produced funk, throwback shuffles, and addictive melody—confirms every bit of the hype, as does her nuanced voice, which sways effortlessly between Tina Turner edge and Etta James earthiness.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Winter dance showcase; program G


Part of winter dance showcase. Featuring the works of 64 contemporary dancemakers, all performances in two-week long extravaganza. (Photo by Young Soon Kim) FELICE LESSER DANCE THEATER Tsunami Dance Blue Muse Dance danceTactics performance group by Keith A. Thompson Gehring Dancetheatre Namja Yoja Paul Ibey and Anton Pasquarella FluidEdge Artis Smith & Dancers
   New York City, NY; NYC
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