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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 28, 2012?

34 free events take place on Saturday, January 28 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 28 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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34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 28, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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

Book Discussion | Book Club: The Help by Kathryn Stockett


The story is about African American maids working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi during the early 1960's.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Concert | Pre-College Student Recitals


11am - Noah Lee, cello 12pm - Gabriela Aisenberg and Chelsea Baccay, voice 2pm - Yaegy Park, violin 2:30pm - Chase Park, cello 3pm - Valerie Kim, violin 3:30pm - William Wolfe-McGuire, violin 5pm - Andrew Rim, cello 5:30pm - Alan Yao, violin 6pm - Pei-Wen Liao, violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


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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12:30 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

Other | Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration


Arts & Crafts: 1–2:30pm (balcony) Performances: 2:30–4pm (stage) Celebrate the most popular Chinese holiday with gravity-defying acrobatics, festive musical ensembles, costumed folk dancers, and of course the lion dance! Young audiences learn traditional techniques of paper cutting, dough figurines, face painting, and calligraphy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Screening | Native American Films


Featuring films by and about Native Americans. At 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Performance | 9th Annual Cool New York Dance Festival: A Day for the Family


The Highlight of the COOL NEW YORK DANCE FESTIVAL is A Day for the Family which offers FREE family-friendly matinees featuring works of youth-oriented programs, as well as selected companies whose work exemplifies an entertaining, educational experience for all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Knitting Circle


Got knitting skills? If not, want to learn? They’ll provide some supplies but everyone is required to bring their own yarn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of discipline, balance, health and wellness.
   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
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Getting More Out of Google 2


Hands on using wireless laptops. Have a Gmail account? Explore the many useful, free online services that a Google/Gmail account gives you access to, such as Google Docs, Google+, and Google Music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Nylon Wound, a Guitar Duo


Guitar duo Nylon Wound, featuring Gregory Askins and Joe Parisi, perform original compositions and arrangements from the Renaissance to present, including works by Bach, Brubeck, Domeniconi, Mozart, Orff, Parisi and Ponce, as well as traditional American tunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Opening Reception | 2 Art Shows: Sarah McEneaney / Dwight Ripley


Sarah McEneaney's new work is a selection of egg tempera paintings and works on paper depicting the artist’s hometown of Philadelphia and her travels abroad. Dwight Ripley's travel posters and language panels is a selection of whimsical drawings by the British-born poet, botanist, and artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A 45-minute in-depth look at the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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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
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Pre-College Student Recitals


3pm - Clare Frucht, cello 4pm - Qingyu Chen, violin 5pm - Chung Eun Chae, flute 6pm - Chamber Music
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 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
4:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | 3 Art Shows: Mounira Al Solh / Katrin Sigurdardóttir / Theresa Himmer


3 major winter commissions with artists hailing from Lebanon, Iceland, and Denmark. Mounira Al Solh's film installation, Dinosaurs, is inspired by four Cassavetes films and reinterpreted through the lens of Lebanese cultural taboos; Katrin Sigurdardóttir's Stage, hangs in a state of precarious suspension reflecting on the theatrics of architecture, light and shadow in the storefront space; and Theresa Himmer's All State, creates a physical and psychological soundscape for the Museé Miniscule elevator.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Prep Division - Piano for the Very Young Recital


The Prep Division's young musicians perform a wide variety of repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: SE7EN DEA7DLY S7ENES


Lucas Hazlett performs seven two-person scenes with seven of New York City’s best improvisers, each scene based on one of the seven deadly sins. The premise for this show could not possibly be described more on the nose than this.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: The Nathan + Joe Show Presents


An ongoing series of intricate and complicated improvisations with Nathan Phillips, Joe Schiappa and invited improvisationalists. Performed in the round and featuring a different NEVER BEFORE SEEN structure invented to challenge the performers and the audience. The fact that Nathan + Joe are so awesome guarantees that this is a must-see event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Prep Division - Violin Students of Ana Milosavljevic


The Prep Division's young musicians perform a wide variety of repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Lovon performs from his CD Love On


Come hear this rising star, poised to return music to romantic songs, soaring melodies and poetic lyrics with his upcoming new album. Lovon has the most unusual and listenable voice –- you’ve never heard anyone sing like this before. This promises to be an evening of music that will touch your soul.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5 suggested cover...

Concert | Pre-College Orchestra


Program: BRITTEN Passacaglia from Peter Grimes MOZART Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467 DVORAK Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 60
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Guitar Summit: Dave Fiuczynski Trio with Burr Johnson Band


Best known as the guitarist of both the madly exuberant jazz-funk-rock group Screaming Headless Torsos and Meshell Ndegeocello’s original band, Dave Fiuzcynski returns to BAMcafé Live with his pared-down trio, featuring Tony Grey on bass and David Throckmorton on drums. Funk-fusion juggernaut the Burr Johnson Band opens.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
No cover

Performance | Rap Crimes Division Comedy Show


Rap Crimes Division is a part of the NYPD devoted to the tracking, cataloguing, and researching of crimes within the rap and hip-hop communities… Or it’s a three-man improv group starring Nick Brown, Don Romaniello, and Mike Short.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$5

Film | John R. Cherry III's Ernest Goes to Camp (1987): The “Fuzz'd Up” Version


With Jim Varney and Lyle Alzado. The Fuzzystar Organization is proud to present the "Fuzz'd Up" version of Ernest Goes to Camp. Join the Fuzzystar crew for a very special screening of this 1987 comedy classic. The evening will feature new scenes, live skits, and even a badger attack! 105 min. A short reception to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
$10 suggested admission

Performance | Comedy: Bleak Presents: Iron Sketch


Bleak! Comedy presents IRON SKETCH: the ultimate sketch comedy show down! Each month, New York sketch group Bleak! Comedy and three of the hottest and wildest sketch comedy groups enter Sketch Stadium to perform a prepared sketch including this month’s “secret ingredient” chosen by the audience. At the end of the show, a CHAMPION is announced (by audience vote and celebrity judges)! The Champion will then return next month for another showdown! Every show promises 4 brand new sketches that may never be seen again.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Tug of War Comedy Show


Day Camp Kids, a newly formed indie improv team made up of students from The PIT and UCB, host TUG OF WAR! Two indie improv teams will face off and compete with each other to be named the TUG OF WAR champion. Who will win and earn respect and honor from all, and who will end up in the mud in shame?! It’s up to audience votes to name the winner!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$5
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