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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 12, 2016?

25 free events take place on Friday, February 12 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 12 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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25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, February 12, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Conference | U.S.-Russia Relations in the Arctic


As the polar ice cap continues to melt, the Arctic is becoming an increasingly significant arena for international conflict and cooperation on trade, transit, energy, environmental, scientific, and security issues. The collapse of global oil prices has created new uncertainties in the region, with some surprising consequences. Join top Russian and Western scholars and policy experts discuss the current state of U.S.-Russian relations in the Arctic, and debate the future potential for conflict and cooperation between the two most powerful Arctic states.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free

City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Central Park Daytime Photography Tour


Explore Central Park’s most scenic spots. Have a great time if your passion is New York and photography while visiting the lungs of Manhattan. They will pass the Ramble, the Bow Bridge, The Point and more. This tour takes place Fridays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Other | An Origami Demonstration


World-renowned origami master Michael G. LaFosse and Richard Alexander will demonstrate this ancient Japanese paper folding technique. LaFosse and Alexander’s origami kits and books will be available for signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

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. This workshop occurs Mondays through Fridays.
   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. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Robert Towne's Ask the Dust (2006): 1930s Love Triangle


Stars: Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek, Donald Sutherland. Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm. 117 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Noah Baumbach's While We're Young (2014): Generation Gap Comedy-Drama


Stars: Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver. A middle-aged couple's career and marriage are overturned when a disarming young couple enters their lives. 97 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Master Class | Marc Damoulakis: Percussion Master Class


Marc Damoulakis joined the percussion section of The Cleveland Orchestra in August 2006. Before Cleveland, he played with the New York Philharmonic and served as principal timpanist of the Long Island Philharmonic as well as assistant principal percussion of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | 2 Poets: Mary Jo Bang / Nick Flynn


Mary Jo Bang is the author of Elegy, winner of the National Book Critics Circle award and most recently The Last Two Seconds. Nick Flynn is the author of several books, including the memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City and most recently the poetry collection My Feelings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Discussion | Global Warming and the Rise of Asia


Ttwo renowned intellectuals - Amitav Gosh and Prasenjit Duara – will have a conversation on climate change and capitalism in Asia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: The Gift Shop


The Gift Shop shows three decades of the gallery's art collection and most recent additions. With: Konstantin Bokov, Paul Campbell, Polly Cook, Debra Drexler, Charles Wehringer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Open Book Night


They are having a book social! They hope you’ll come and share a book you loved reading! What to expect at Open Book Night: 1. Introduce your book with its title, author, publication date and genre (mystery, memoir, play, etc.). One book per person. 2. Tell what it’s about and why you loved it in 2 minutes or less. 3. They want to have fun, so no negative criticism please. 4. Learn about titles of books that you may enjoy and share with your friends. This month's theme is food and cooking. Whether it's a novel that deploys sumptuous food imagery, a journalistic examination of what and how we eat, or where our food comes, or your favorite cookbook or foodie memoir, they'd love to hear about it!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


Emily Anne Schaefer, French Horn 6 p.m. Minggu Yao, Piano 8 p.m. Mathis Picard, Jazz Piano 8 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Lam Wong, piano 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Jana McIntyre, soprano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Angelica Olstad, Pianist


Olstad presents an interdisciplinary performance combining dance with both live and electronic music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Faculty Recital: Lisa Pike, horn


Celebrating the intimacy of both composers and performers - the great personal friendship of Brahms and Schumann and their love of the horn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


With: author/comedian and veryfunnylady.com Leighann Lord (DICT Jokes), storytller Harmon Leon (This American Life), Joseph Rocha (Galavision's "Que Loco")and Grant Cooper (Morrison Motel).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Master Class | Violin Master Class with Joel Smirnoff


Former faculty member and String Quartet member Joel Smirnoff returns to work with student violinists in a public master class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Stony Brook Opera and Baroque Players present Handel's O Come Chiare e Belle


An Evening of Early Handel. The Stony Brook Opera Workshop joins with the Stony Brook Baroque Players to present a semi-staged production of Handel’s little-known jewel, the serenata O Come Chiare e Belle for three singers and small Baroque orchestra. Also on the program are a solo cantata and a sinfonia for strings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Jazz | The Lab Sessions: Experimental Jazz Party and Jam Session


The Lab Sessions is an experimental jazz party and jam session hosted by bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones which explores genres from traditional & contemporary jazz, eclectic soul, funk, rock, and neo soul. This event occurs Feb. 5, 12 and 26.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Jazz | Tulivu, acclaimed jazz singer, performs from her CD Seasoned Elegance


Acclaimed jazz singer Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch’s rich, beautiful voice is remarkable for its deep, plaintive tones and expressive phrasing. Her distinctive style has led to extensive collaborations with trumpeter and composer Hannibal Lokumbe and performances alongside pianist John Hicks, Kronos Quartet, and the Brooklyn Philharmonic. She takes the stage to perform selections from her latest album, Seasoned Elegance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Concert | Late Night Salon with Alan Gilbert


The night isn’t over yet! Grab a drink and wind down with the New York Philharmonic’s Music Director and his friends — who happen to be world-class performers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 pm
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Concert | Christmas Concert

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Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak and More

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