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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 22, 2011?

25 free events take place on Saturday, January 22 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 22 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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25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 22, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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

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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10:00 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Discussion | Coyotes in New York City


Learn about the lives of coyotes and their ecology within NYC during a discussion led by Frank Vincenti of the Wild Dog Foundation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

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
Free

Concert | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   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

Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

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
Free

Slide Lecture | Going Dutch: Influencing American Eating Habits


Dutch foodstuffs have influenced American cuisine since the 17th Century. In her lecture, food historian Peter G. Rose will utilize a multimedia presentation to explore the history of how Dutch cooking was adapted to meet the needs in America and how that influence continues to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Talk | Happiness: Living an Optimistic Lifestyle


This interactive workshop combines discussion and exerceses to promote happiness. Learn new ways of thinking and behaving that will make your life happier like expressing gratitude, setting life goals, long term and short term happiness; living positively is contagious. Learn tips and techniques to make your life a more positive, happy journey. With Diane Lang, Therapist, Career Counselor and Life Coach with an expertise in multiple mental health and lifestyle needs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

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
Free

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
Free

Tour | “Waterways and Vistas”


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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2:00 pm
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Concert | Alexander Wu performs from his CD Fascinatin' Rhythms


Yamaha pianist Wu's newly released solo CD spotlights influential music of North and South America, from jazz composers Gershwin and Brubeck to Latin American composers Jobim, Piazzolla, and others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Cell Phone Buying Guide


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn about the wide range of mobile devices available today, from standard messaging phones to cutting-edge smartphones, their service providers, and monthly service plans.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | From Harlem to South Africa with Love: Crochet & Knit Squares for Orphans in South Africa


We all harvest yards and yards of extra yarn. Share your stash with the orphans of KasCare in South Africa. HNA will continue our social responsibility project to help KasCare reach their goals of 3000 blankets, in addition to 5000 garments - sweaters and hats.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Discussion | I’ve Covered the Waterfront: Tennessee Williams’ Queer Representations of Sex and Gender


Williams scholars discuss the playwright’s sexuality and how this may have impacted representations of sex and gender in his work. This discussion will critically consider Williams’ daring and repression in these representations. Guests include Thomas Keith, Annette J. Saddik and David Savran. Hosted by Joe E. Jeffreys.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Sunday 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

Other | Ice skate while watching Happy Feet at the Winter Film Fetsival


Bundle-and-cuddle-up for the first ever Winter Film Festival. Lace up your skates and catch your favorite winter-inspired flicks while gliding across the ice. Or pull up your blankets, sleeping bags, or snuggies at the dedicated viewing area on the park's Upper Terrace. Picnics welcome. Today's film: Happy Feet, the extremely popular animated film, with great music about a tap dancing penguin who goes on a quest. Stars Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, and Hugh Jackman. 108 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Traditional Social with the Thunderbird Indian Singers & Dancers


Join the Thunderbird Indian Dancers and Singers, directed by Louis Mofsie (Hopi/Winnebago) in an evening of traditional social dancing. Bring your family and enjoy the festivities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | FOCUS! Festival: Polish Modern - New Directions in Polish Music Since 1945; program 1


New Juilliard Ensemble; Joel Sachs, Founding Director and Conductor. Program: Grazyna Bacwicz (1909-1969) Contradizione (1966) Tadeusz Wielecki (b. 1954) The Time of Stones (2002) Wojciech Kilar (b. 1932) Choral Prelude (1988) Zygmunt Krauze (b. 1938) Terra Incognita (1994) Elzbieta Sikora (b. 1943) Canzona (1995)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | YahZarah, R&B Singer


YahZarah, aka Miss Purple Saint James, studied jazz and spent time as a backup singer for Erykah Badu before successfully breaking out on her own. Thankfully, that history has left its musical mark: melodies and harmonies make sophisticated twists and turns over a bedrock of slow-groove R&B for a style worthy of a long list of collaborators that includes R. Kelly, Chaka Khan, Talib Qweli, and the Roots, among others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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Performance | Herschel Comedy Show


Come explore the universe with Herschel. Following the success of their previous sell-out shows, Herschel is bringing their unique mixture of the derisive and the sublime to Saturday night. Herschel takes no prisoners and pulls no punches. They want you to laugh until you can't breathe. See for yourself why everyone is talking about Herschel, and join the mayhem. Herschel is Michael Sean Cirelli, Nathan Clancy, Gary De Noia, Lucas Hazlett and Erick Hellwig.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$5
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to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Concert | Christmas Concert

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Dvorak and More

Regular Price: $50
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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