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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 2, 2013?

25 free events take place on Wednesday, January 2 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 2 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 Wednesday, January 2, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

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
Free

Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


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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12:30 pm
Free

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 | Twelfth Night Festival: Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Cantatas 1-2


The Trinity Baroque Orchestra and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street perform. Julian Wachner, conductor and harpsichord.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free

Concert | Twelfth Night Festival: Juilliard Historical Performance


Established in 2009, Juilliard Historical Performance was immediately recognized as one of the leading programs of its kind. The full tuition scholarship program is open to master of music degree and graduate diploma candidates and offers comprehensive study focusing on music from the 17th and 18th centuries. The performance-oriented curriculum fosters an informed, vital understanding of the many issues unique to period instrument performance with the level of technical excellence and musical integrity for which Juilliard is renowned. Students have the opportunity to work with a world-renowned resident and guest faculty in the classroom and the concert hall. Juilliard415, the school’s primary period-instrument orchestra maintains a rigorous and intensive performance schedule. Robert Mealy, Director Monica Huggett, Artistic Advisor and Artist in Residence Benjamin Sosland, Administrative Director Program will be announced at the performance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


Museum Ambassador Yvonne 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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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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Film | Tay Garnett's The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946): Noir Classic


Starring John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway, Lana Turner. A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband... but even once the deed is done, they must live with the consequences of their actions. 113 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Performance | Free Comedy Shows


6:00 Former Phat Fcuk 7:00 Ca$h Only! & USA 8:00 Family Haircut & Birds 9:00 Super Nice & Someday the Cake 10:00 BODY HEAT & The Faculty 11:00 Improdome
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Lecture | Alina Szapocznikow: Sculpture Undone, 1955–1972


With Jennifer A. Katanic (PhD Candidate, the Graduate Center, City University of New York) and a specialist in modern and contemporary art, with an emphasis on Slavic studies. A sculptor who began working during the postwar period in a classical figurative style, Alina Szapocznikow radically reconceptualized sculpture. Alina Szapocznikow: Sculpture Undone, 1955–1972 offers a comprehensive overview of this important artist’s work that responds to many of the ideological and artistic developments of her time. Her artwork is at once fragmented and transformative, sensual and reflective, playfully realized and politically charged.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Origami Club


Paper-folding fun for ages 7 and older.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Kevin and Katie and Friends


One day Katie Hartman (Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting) and Kevin Shimko (Pyramid Scheme) ate some terrible sandwiches together and became friends. Now they do improv together as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

City Walk | Holiday Lights Tour


It's time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year as Midtown Manhattan lights up like no other place in the world. Mechanical window displays, sychronized light and sound shows, not to mention Santa Claus and toy soldiers surely await you in this winter wonderland. Lighting and window displays visited on the tour: Lincoln Center, Time Warner Center, Rockefeller Center, St. Partrick's Cathedral, Saks Fifth Ave, Macy's Herald Square, FAO Schwartz, Lord and Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany and Co.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Lecture | SciCafe: Art/Sci Collision: Raising Ocean Conservation Awareness


National Geographic explorer Tierney Thys discusses the crucial partnership of science with art—from film to dance—to raise awareness and action on vital ocean conservation issues. Drawing from her research about the giant ocean sunfish and more, Thys discusses myriad ways to help restore the ocean world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: War Bride


War Bride is an improv team from the minds of Natasha Rothwell (The Curfew, SEERSUCKER, Hodapp & Rothwell) and Rachel Rosenthal (North Coast, ImprovBoston). Watch as these two veteran performers fearlessly transform into bold characters, seamlessly exploring the worlds they create from one moment into the next.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Concert | “Old Soul Revival” Concert


WITH DEREK CRUZ & OLD SOUL REVIVAL BAND. The “Old Soul Revival” is a free concert event on every Wednesday night. Talented live bands from all over come for a special intimate showcase, and concluding the night with a tremendous jam session. Bring a friend or two and spend your Wednesday night here. Featuring: ADRIEN REJU, THE NEW VELVET, TRACY THORNE, ANNA HARRINGTON, BRETT GLEASON, PLUS MORE TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: I Trust … Patrick Cucuta


Donna Lobello (USA, “PUPPET”) loves two-prov more than any kind of improv. And there are so many people she trusts to play with! Along with two other amazing two-prov groups, come see her every show trust someone new! Featuring: Templeton and Deasey (Richard Templeton and Nannette Deasy) and Big Dumb Bear (Colin Longstaff and Dawn Harris) and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: Chairs


Zhubin Parang (The Daily Show, The Scene) and Julie Sharbutt (Birds, The Scene) have been doing improv together since they were babies. In their new show Chairs they explore a world of deeply felt character relationships. Seated. In chairs. Is your mind blown yet? Better sit down.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
$5

Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Hump Day!


HUMP DAY! is the bi-weekly open mic that provides upcoming stand-up comics with a supportive environment where they can throw material on the wall and see what sticks. Each comic will get 6 to 10 minutes, giving them the breathing room to cultivate a full set, nail down what works and throw out what doesn’t. The comic who gets the biggest laughs is guaranteed a spot in an upcoming mic, and the runner up receives a free beer- but EVERYONE is obligated to group hug. That’s for sure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$1
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Play | Retro Musical Comedy

Regular Price: $45
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | "Absorbing" Drama at a Major NYC Theater

Regular Price: $89
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