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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 16, 2010?

27 free events take place on Saturday, January 16 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 January 16 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 January . 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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27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 16, 2010

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Other | Ice Skating in the City


The 170' x 100' rink features free admission ice skating. Whether you are looking to skate before going to the office, through the lunch hour, with friends at a party, with a date, or for a spin under the stars at a holiday party, this is the perfect destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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City Walk | Snyder & Bizet / Public Schools & Opera Walk


3-4 miles, moderate pace, city streets. Look at public schools in the East Village designed by C. B. J. Snyder during his 31-year career from 1891 to 1923 as Superintendent of School Buildings. Then have a half-hour for lunch or go to the Union Square green market. And at 1:00 PM, those who wish can go to a free Metropolitan Opera simulcast of Bizet's Carmen at the Washington Irving High School auditorium.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
$3

City Walk | Prospect Park-to-Chinatown Walk


7 miles, slow to moderate pace, flat hike. From Ft. Hamilton Parkway around the perimeter of Prospect Park to Grand Army Plaza, then down Union Street to Court Street. Down Court Street across the Brooklyn Bridge to Chinatown. You will eat at a Vietnamese restaurant. This is a casual and relaxing hike. No macho or super hikers need apply. Heavy rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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

Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom”


Take a walk around the lands dominated by Belvedere 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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12:00 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

Gallery Talk | Curator talks about current exhibition by Kriwet


Kriwet is currently showing a selection of his work which was influenced by aesthetic and conceptual currents in New Music, the Beat Generation and Pop Art. Curator Astrid Wege speaks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Meet Brooklyn Artist Simon Dinnerstein


The artist will be on hand at this exhibition of his prints.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


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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1:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Ida Lupino's The Hitch-Hiker (1953): Terror on Vacation


Starring Edmond O’Brien. Two travelers on a fishing trip to Mexico make the mistake of giving a lift to a killer whose right eye never closes. 71 min. Also showing: Janet Perlman's animated Penguins Behind Bars(2003)-Doris, a beautiful young penguin from a loving family, meets Charlie Abaloney, a flashy, big-beaked, small-time gangster. 22 min. A Looney Tunes cartoon will precede the films.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Meet Photographer Denis Darzacq


Darzacq will be on hand to discuss his witty and intensely colorful photographs from the series Hyper.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | The Rusyn Experience in Film


The Carpatho-Rusyn Society of New York cordially invites you to attend a showing of two short films on the Rusyn experience, Jakub and Murder Ballads and Legends from Ladomirova. A discussion will follow each film where viewers have the opportunity to make comments and ask questions. Jana Sevcikova's Jakub (1992) is a documentary film about Rusyns who lived in the Maramuresh area of northern Romania and were asked by the Czechoslovak government to relocate to the Sudeten area of western Bohemia after World War II. The film focuses of the recollections by members of the community of an unusual character name Jakub. In the process the viewer learns more about the community than Jakub. The film is notable for its beautiful camera work showing aspects of Rusyn life at the time. 65 min. In Rusyn and Czech with English subtitles. Peter Kerekes' Murder Ballads and Legends from Ladomirova (1988) is a film of eight remembrances of past events occurring in Ladomirova spanning from World War I to the collectivization process after World War II. Ladomirova is a town located in the Svidnik District of northeast Slovakia. While some memories were joyful others were scarred by the past events which took place in the community. 54 min. In Rusyn and Slovak with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Tour of Iannis Xenakis: Composer, Architect, Visionary Exhibition


Curators Sharon Kanach and Carey Lovelace walk you thought this show that explores the fundamental role of drawing in the work of Greek avant-garde composer Iannis Xenakis (1922–2001). A leading figure in twentieth century music, Xenakis was trained as a civil engineer, then became an architect and developed revolutionary designs while working with Le Corbusier. Comprised of over 60 documents created between 1953 and 1984, this will be the first North American exhibition dedicated to Xenakis’s original works on paper. Included will be rarely-seen hand-rendered scores, architectural drawings, conceptual renderings, pre-compositional sketches, and graphic scores.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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Poetry Reading | Urban Word/NY Knicks Poetry Slam Semifinals


Come support the top teen poets in the tri-State area as they perform for a chance to compete in the NY Knicks Poetry Slam Finals on Broadway, as well as over $350,000 in scholarships.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Organist John Scott performs works by Louis Vierne


Scott, the Director of Music, plays Vierne's masterpieces on the Arents Memorial Organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 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
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4:00 pm
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Opening Reception | 9th Annual Big Paper Winter Exhibition with Basquiat, Calder, de Kooning, and more


An exhibition of works on paper, including originals and prints by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Hugo Bastidas, Rick Begneaud, Norman Bluhm, Susan Breen, Alexander Calder, Deborah Claxton, Darkcloud, Willem de Kooning, John Evans, Sam Francis, Sybil Gibson, Red Grooms, Richard Haas, Richard Hambleton, Keith Haring, Sarah Hauser, Sonne Hernandez, Hiro Ichikawa, Robert Indiana, Paul Jenkins, Alex Katz, R.B. Kitaj, Franz Kline, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Mastroianni, Craig McPherson, Richard Merkin, Ander Mikalson, Philip Pavia, Jaggu Prasad, Robert Rauschenberg, Ad Reinhardt, James Rosenquist, Mel Ramos, Larry Rivers, Matt Siren, Frank Stella, Jo Ellen Van Ouwerkerk, and Andy Warhol.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra performs Prokofiev, Ives, Ellington and others


Extraordinary one-hour concert presented by the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra. Perfect for introducing children to classical music, this event is highlighted by a performance of Prokofiev's "Peter & the Wolf" narrated by master storyteller Neil Gaiman and the world premiere of Gary S. Fagin's And Bold to Fall Withal: Henry Hudson in the New World. The program also includes a haunting composition by Charles Ives and a gem from Duke Ellington.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Open Mike | The Cost of Cheap Food


A bag of chips costs a quarter, but an apple costs a dollar. We are what we eat, we get what we pay for, and Americans are obese. Talk about the cost of cheap food. Come out and spit, rap, rant, sing, and share your ideas about the world you want to see, or at least come to listen! Youth Activists - Youth Allies Network (Ya-Ya) is a citywide anti-racist, anti-sexist organization that allies with the LGBT community and is staffed by young activists ages 15-19.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Grammy nominees Quartet San Francisco perform from their CD QSF Plays Brubeck


Quartet San Francisco returns to New York City to celebrate their lively collision of classical style and modern jazz material.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Performance | Start Trekkin' Comedy Show


The premier long-form improv comedy troupe in New York City, performing improvised shows based on the original Star Trek series.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Performance | After Dark Comedy Show


The first half is a swinging variety show featuring the best mix of club and alternative stand-ups, and sketch characters. Then they close out the show with a storytelling jam session featuring all of the nights performers telling real life funny tales of triumphs and failure (let's be honest, mostly failures) based on audience suggestions. Hosted by Harry Terjanian with comedians: Dan St. Germain, Matt McCarthy, Jason, Sarah Benicasa, RG Daniels, Ray Wagner, and Ken Perlstien.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
Free

Concert | Black Rock Coalition plays the civil-rights songbook of Curtis Mayfield


In conjunction with the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Black Rock Coalition performs inspirational songs by the great Curtis Mayfield, whose music chronicles the highs and lows of African American experience, including the revolutionary spirit of the Civil Rights Movement.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Floating Kabarette


Hosted by Olga & Bjorn. With: Jenny Rocha & Her Painted Ladies: Bawdy Dance Sensations Lisa Natoli: Aerial Beauty Rosewood: Extreme Performance Artist Max Darwin: Magician Extraordinaire Shelly Watson: Divine Chanteuse And the late night sexy Kabarette starring: Chad Ferro: Boylesque Superstar The Maine Attraction: Exotic Burlesque Star Free Haircuts All Night!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 pm
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Concert | Open Jam


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   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$5
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