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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 5, 2014?

39 free events take place on Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, February 5, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Voices of Freedom: Jazz Duos
free events nyc A Latin Romance: Piano and Saxophone Works by Schumann and Piazzolla
free events nyc In Search of the Perfect Travel Moment in France
free events nyc Fashion in Conversation: Anna Wintour, Editor of Vogue
        

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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10:00 am
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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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11:00 am
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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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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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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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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Talk | The Penn Central Bankruptcy and Certificate Horde


A lunchtime event with Museum founder John Herzog on the trading of securities, liquidation of paper assets and notable certificates of the historic Penn Central bankruptcy. Feel free to bring your lunch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5

Jazz | Voices of Freedom: Jazz Duos


“Voices of Freedom” is a lunchtime jazz concert series honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Each performance in February will showcase exciting pairings with a pianist and celebrated musicians from New York City's jazz scene. February 5: Willerm Delisfort (piano) and Jason Marshall (baritone saxophone)
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Juilliard students perform 'Music for Piano'


Juilliard performers share their talent with the community in these free, hourlong lunchtime concerts on Wednesday afternoons throughout the season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Midtown Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | Pipes at One Concert


The church's mechanical-action pipe organ was built in 1964 by the Schlicker Organ Company of Buffalo, New York, and re-built by the Andover Organ Company of Methuen, Massachusetts in 1981. It boasts the oldest pipe organ case in New York City, made of mahogany and dating from 1802, and contains 1,632 pipes. Today: Janet Yieh, Assistant Organist, Trinity Wall Street
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1:00 pm
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Reading | Story Time for Grown-Ups


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as they read you a story or two. Featuring African-American authors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy free live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & 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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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Master Class | Joy in Singing


Art Song Master Class with American tenor Paul Sperry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador 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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3:00 pm
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Master Class | Piano Master Class: Anthony Newman


While mostly known as an organist, Newman is also a harpsichordist, pedal harpsichordist, pianist, fortepianist, conductor, writer, and teacher. A specialist in music of the Baroque period, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Newman has played an important role in the movement towards historically informed performance. He has collaborated with noted musicians such as Kathleen Battle, Julius Baker, Itzhak Perlman, Eugenia Zukerman, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Leonard Bernstein and Wynton Marsalis for whom he arranged and conducted In Gabriel’s Garden, the most popular classical record of 1996.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Talk | Celebrating the Manteo Sicilian Marionette Tradition in New York


A Lecture, Film Presentation and Marionette Demonstration by Award-winning TV Producer-Writer-Director and Historian Tony De Nonno.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concert | A Latin Romance: Piano and Saxophone Works by Schumann and Piazzolla


This program is - broadly speaking - "romantic", due not only to the presence of Robert Schumann, but also to Roberto Scarcella Perino, a contemporary musician who isn't afraid of feelings. Thanks to Scarcella Perino and Piazzolla, the program is also strongly "latin", drawing from the Argentine tango and the rhythms of the tarantella in the Sicilian composer's Sonata. With: Giuseppe Bruno, piano; Valentina Renesto, saxophone.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | College Piano Recital


Siyi Fang, Collaborative Piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Open-Level Yoga Class


Yoga is back! Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. All new participants will be required to sign a waiver.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Photos: Alexander Movshovich's New York - Where the Energy Manifests Beauty


An exhibition of 22 photographs by Alexander Movshovich curated by Regina Khidekel. These are bold images of New York City—places we probably never visit, and likely, would have a hard time finding.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | In Search of the Perfect Travel Moment in France


The clichés of Paris and of France are wonderful, but our most rewarding travels are those in which we develop a personal connection with our destination. Using insights, experiences and humorous anecdotes from his travel work in France for more than 20 years, Gary Lee Kraut will reveal how travel and travel writing are enriched by seeking those connections and by the surprises found along the way.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Forum | Innovations in Life Writing


Beginning by reading examples from their work, four New York authors who write in multiple genres open a conversation about the inherited conventions of "life writing," with a focus on contemporary critiques, innovations, and alternatives to biography, autobiography, and memoir. With Alexandra Chasin, Margo Jefferson, Elizabeth Kendall, and Wendy S. Walters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Suzanne McClelland


A lecture by artist Suzanne McClelland (MFA 1989 Fine Arts).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Fashion in Conversation: Anna Wintour, Editor of Vogue


Anna Wintour, Condé Nast artistic director and editor in chief of Vogue, has had a long and storied career in fashion, philanthropy, and public service. The recipient of numerous awards for her leadership and philanthropic efforts, Wintour joins a moderated conversation with Kinvara Balfour where she’ll talk about her journey. Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of the world’s most fascinating, powerful, and influential women.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Book Signing | Jackie Collins signs copies of her book Confessions of a Wild Child


Best-selling trash goddess Jackie Collins discusses and signs copies of her latest 'Lucky Santangelo' novel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Jennie Kramer and Marjorie Nolan read from their book Overcoming Binge Eating for Dummies


Jennie Kramer and Marjorie Nolan Cohn, directors of the Metro Behavioral Health Association Eating Disorder Treatment Centers, bring us their new guide, with examples from the experiences of clients they serve.
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7:00 pm
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Film | Joe Cardona and Mario de Varona's Celia: The Queen (2008): Documentary on the Salsa Legend


The film is a loving look at the amazing life and legacy of Celia Cruz, a woman whose voice symbolized the soul of a nation and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. 96 min. Immediately following the film, there will be a panel discussion with journalist Malin Falu, hair stylist Ruth Sanchez, and poet Felipe Luciano. Moderated by salsa historian Aurora Flores.
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Luminosa Project presents Eyes of Mandela Tour


Featuring Felipe Fournier, percussionist and Manny Davis, dancer. Doors open at 7 pm, followed by dinner and 8 pm performance. LUMINOSA PROJECT is the subversive classically trained duo of Bolivian soprano Gian-Carla Tisera and Burmese-American pianist A.J. Khaw. Music from all corners of the world steeped in the veins of jazz, folk, experimental music, poetry and sociopolitical commentary. Their melodies emerge from every corner of the globe -- from folk tunes heard in the poorest slums to the soaring arias of bygone eras. Luminosa Project often infuses traditional and nontraditional music with socio-political themes that draw on their mutual identification with the plight of the third world.
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Taking Control: Short Films on the AIDS Crisis


Healthcare activism took on many forms – challenging AIDS-phobic and homophobic institutions, taking your healthcare into your own hands, educating communities, and confronting wrong-headed media empires. Kiss-In at St. Vincent's (Excerpt), 7 min., 1989 Iris De La Cruz Oral History (Excerpt), GMHC, 22 min., circa 1990 DiAna's Hair Ego: AIDS Info Up Front, Ellen Spiro, 30 min., 1989 Doctors, Liars, and Women: AIDS Activists Say No to Cosmo, Jean Carlomusto & Maria Maggenti, 23 min., 1988
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7:00 pm
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Film | Anne Lewis and Mimi Pickering's Anne Braden: Southern Patriot (2012): Documentary on the Civil Rights Leader


Anne Braden: Southern Patriot explores the extraordinary, some say incendiary, life of this American civil rights leader. 77 min. Skype Q&A with director Mimi Pickering to follow screening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Staged Reading | Play Reading: The Draper's Eye by Fengar Gael


A full length contemporary drama which takes place in New York’s Garment District will be given a staged reading directed by Dev Bondarin at the Manhattan Theatre Works’ Newborn Festival.
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7:30 pm
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Concert | College Flute Recital


Lauren Osaka, flute. Experience the freshness and excitement of a solo performance by a gifted young artist - a uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers. The program for this event is TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | College Violin Recital


Sissi Yuqing Zhang, Violin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | College Voice Recital


Amy Kuckelman, voice
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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