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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 5, 2013?

42 free events take place on Tuesday, 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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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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City Walk | 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
10:00 am
Free

Other | AARP Free Tax Preparation Service for New Yorkers


The AARP will conduct free tax preparation services for New Yorkers Tuesdays and Saturdays. First 30 clients in line will be processed each day--first come, first serve.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

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. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Museum Ambassador Asia Tail gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring you all your old favorites and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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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Lecture | What They Talked About When They Talked About Lysenko


A talk with William deJong-Lambert (Associate Professor of History, Bronx Community College, CUNY). This paper is an excerpt for deJong-Lambert’s collective biography of five geneticists—Theodosius Dobzhansky, Leslie Clarence Dunn, J.B.S. Haldane, Julian Huxley and Hermann J. Muller—considered in terms of their reaction to Soviet agronomist Trofim D. Lysenko.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom” Tour


Take a walk around the lands dominated by the Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Theater | God Doesn't Mean You Get To Live Forever, a Gospel Stage Play by Gregory Charles Royal


A gospel musician's faith is tested when he meets a famous singer who believes everlasting life is a cruel hoax perpetuated by God himself. It's takes a little girl to change their lives forever. Lunch included. Stars: Gregory Charles Royal (Duke Ellington Orchestra; Broadway Hit Five, Guys Named Moe); Shannen Rae; John B. Ross (Mama I Want To Sing); introducing Zari Veres Royal.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


Museum Ambassador Yvonne provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


Museum Ambassador Asia Tail gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Performance | Harriet Tubman Herself, a One-Woman Show


Christine Dixon will be performing Harriet Tubman Herself, a one-woman show based on a series of interviews Harriet gave in 1868 to New York Sunday school teacher and writer of "Scenes from the life and times of Harriet Tubman Herself," Sarah Bradford. Christine wants to share with her audience the essence of Ms. Tubman, and would like people to remember that she was a real woman who was fighting a real cause. Stick around after the performance for a question and answer session and meet and greet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Other | Winter Whiskey Festival: Free Whiskey Tasting Every Day in February


A whiskey a day keeps the winter blues away. The first annual Winter Whiskey Festival offers a free tasting of at least one whiskey each day for the entire month of February. Customers will have the opportunity to sample whiskeys from around the globe: American small batch bourbons and ryes, peaty Scotches, smooth Irish whiskeys and even a new whiskey from the Bronx. Free and fun, drop by every day and take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to educate your palate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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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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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Photos: Thomas R. Pryor's New York Scenes From A Bicycle


A photo exhibit featuring Thomas R. Pryor's work from his recently published photographic memoir. Pryor, an acclaimed writer /blogger and curator of a popular storytelling show “City Stories: Stoops to Nuts,” presents an array of New York City streetscapes and skylines culled from years of taking photos while bicycling through the city.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | Tim Federle discusses his novel Better Nate Than Never


Tim Federle was a teenager when he left Pittsburgh to pursue his Broadway dreams. Ten years and five Broadway shows later, Tim was inspired to write his first novel for young readers after coaching the child stars of BILLY ELLIOT on Broadway. To celebrate the official publication of BETTER NATE THAN EVER, Tim sits down with Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Group, to discuss his journey from dancer to writer. And possibly back again, depending on how fast his insurance runs out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Matei Varga, Renowned Romanian Pianist


Also featured: Iulia Marin (piano) and Svetlana Tsoneva (violin).
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment .
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Natural Resource Extraction: Where Are We Heading?


The Western Hemisphere is rich in natural resources, and the current bonanza in exploitation and extraction suggests economic promise for the Americas for decades to come. The rise of emerging economies as both consumers and suppliers of natural resources and the potential of the United States becoming a net energy exporter is shifting the geopolitical balance, fanning resource nationalism and, in some cases, social conflict between communities, businesses, and governments. What will these changes mean for global politics and the stability of prices and supply? Join a public discussion on the subject. Chatham House’s Bernice Lee will discuss her article on how resources are recasting geopolitics as well as her recently released analysis Resources Futures on the long-term outlook for resources. Rich Engel of the National Intelligence Council (NIC) will provide perspectives on how the United States views these changes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Photography Exhibitions: Memory Box / White-on-White


February's guest artist is Allison Rufrano whose exhibition is entitled Memory Box. Rufrano's mysterious and expressive images explore the spiritual essence of the artist. The 21 gallery artists who accepted the challenge to interpret the theme White-on-White will fill all four downstairs galleries with a wide range of their work. With many avenues of creativity to explore, from combining subtle tones of white and light gray to even using the gallery's physical location as the basis of a visual pun, White-on-White promises to inspire, stimulate and amuse while illustrating the talents and perspectives of this very diverse group of photographers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | The Job Outlook: Resources for Career Panning


Lisa Boily of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses techniques for effectively managing your job search or career transition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, they break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. They are geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures. It is our intention to get you moving so that you can feel the effect of the yoga, but provide extra instruction at a slightly slower pace to help you build your yoga foundation. Yoga mats are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | A Discussion of Jews Without Money by Mike Gold


Published during the first terrible year of the Great Depression, this fictionalized autobiography has long been considered the exemplary proletarian novel and an unrelenting indictment of "the system." Part of the Immigrant Novels Series, hosted by Vivian Gornick in conversation with TBD panelists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Images of Long Island


With Paul J. Mateyunas, author of "Long Island's Gold Coast" and "North Shore Long Island: Country Houses, 1890-1950." In this visual presentation, the author will view some of his collection of more than 20,000 images documenting the North Shore.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Magically Grimm: German Songs from the 19th Century


A bridge that makes everybody dance; a hazelnut tree that discusses the dangers of dating with a young girl; a princess who leaves her castle to live in a lake and have children with a wild water spirit: Those are some of the magical characters from 19th century German folk songs, collected by the Brothers Grimm and their contemporaries. 200 years after the Grimms first published their collection of fairy tales, this is an evening of "songs of love and bygone ages," brought to life by Tine Kindermann, a German-born artist and singer, and her New York-based band (Frank London, Lorin Sklamberg, Brandon Seabrook and Pablo Aslan).
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Author Reading | Mary Anne Hunting reads from her book Edward Durell Stone: Modernism's Populist Architect


“Colossus,” “visionary,” “giant” are terms used to describe Edward Durell Stone (1902–1978), the mid-twentieth century celebrity architect whose popular aesthetic of “new romanticism” played a role in defining postwar American modernism. Architectural historian Mary Anne Hunting will discuss the recent interest in Stone’s architecture, which has been spurred by the reconsideration of a number of his buildings–especially the controversial conversion of his most flamboyant New York building, former Gallery of Modern Art (1958–64) at 2 Columbus Circle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Science Fiction Book Discussion Group


Meet and discuss Science Fiction you have recently read. Bring your imagination and creativity - and make your presentation truly out of this world! The group may also discuss Science Fiction-related topics, including books, comic books, films, television programs, and conventions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | The Shoah in Italy: Beyond National Mythology


A Presentation of Storia della Shoah in Italia (2010) with: Enzo Traverso, University of Turin, Cornell University; Susan Zuccotti, author of The Italians and the Holocaust; and Federico Finchelstein, The New School. Moderated by Natalia Indrimi, Primo Levi Center. The new two volume box set The History of the Shoah in Italy completes and updates the History of the Shoah in 5 volumes published by UTET in 2005 and aims at sheding new light on the Shoah in Italy, while the previous set explored this topic at the European level.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Forum | Writing for Children Forum: Gordon Korman


Gordon Korman wrote his first book, This Can't be Happening at Macdonald Hall, when he was 12 years old for a coach who suddenly found himself teaching 7th grade English. His first book found a home with Scholastic, who also published his later work, including six more Bruno and Boots titles, and several award winning young adult titles, such as Son of Interflux. He is currently contracted for the six volume of the On the Run adventure series. Moderated by Patricia McCormick, author most recently of New Fall Down, nominated for a 2012 National Book Award in Young People’s Literature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Actor Tyrese Gibson talks about his book Manology: Secrets of a Man's Mind Revealed


Actor Tyrese Gibson and Reverend Run of RUN DMC talk about their new relationship advice book and offer their insight on dating, love, sex, parenthood, marriage and happiness.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Two Chairs


Gabe Capone (Ladies & Gentlemen, National Scandal) and Kate Defeo (Ladies & Gentlemen) host a night of two-prov where each performance begins in two chairs in different locations on the stage. Improv duos do their thing with no suggestion!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


With Yuri Dhara.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Reading | Irish American Writers and Artists Salon


Join Malachy McCourt and members of Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc for a salon featuring works in progress from some of New York's most distinguished Irish cultural figures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Matt Kepnes discusses his book How to Travel the World on $50 a Day


Join Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) for a conversation about traveling out of the box with Matt Gross, fellow travel writer and former New York Times Frugal Traveler.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Russian artist Vitaly Komar talks about his work


Moscow-born painter and performance artist Vitaly Komar—former collaborator with Alexander Melamid, with whom he co-founded the Sots Arts movement in 1972—discusses his experiences as an artist in Russia and in the West.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | The Power of Mathematics Communities


Given that the U.S. ranks so poorly among industrialized nations in math and science, it behooves us to consider seriously the social and cultural factors that promote mathematics excellence for students, especially students in urban schools. Drawing on research about the mathematical experiences of high school students and mathematicians, Erica N. Walker shares how teachers, students, parents, community members, and others can collaborate to build strong mathematics communities to support student learning and engagement. Erica Walker, associate professor of mathematics education at Teachers College, is the author of two books, Building Mathematics Communities in Urban High Schools and Black Mathematicians and the Paths to Excellence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:15 pm
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Jazz | Cafe Jazz


A performance from Jazz Arts Program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Clarinet and Piano Works by Debussy, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Others


Program: DEBUSSY Première rhapsodie for Clarinet and Piano BEETHOVEN Rondo a capriccio in G major, Op. 129, "Rage over a lost penny” WIDOR Introduction et Rondo for Clarinet and Piano, Op.72 DEBUSSY Pour le Piano BARTÓK Romanian Folk Dances for Clarinet and Piano, Sz. 56 RACHMANINOFF Prelude in B-flat major, No. 2, Op. 23 PIAZZOLA Milonga en re, tango for Clarinet and Piano LISZT Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, S.244/2 GAMPIERI Il Carnevale di Venezia
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Piano Recital


With Michael Oelbaum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: You Probably Think This Song Is About You


Comedians Anna Roisman and Katie Haller bring storytelling and song parodies together for “You Probably Think This Song Is About You.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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