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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 5, 2013?

33 free events take place on Saturday, January 5 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 5 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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33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 5, 2013

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Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Master Class | Mann String Quartet Institute Master Class


   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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10:30 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

Dance Performance | Saung Budaya Indonesian Dance Group


SAUNG BUDAYA Indonesian Dance Group was established in 2005 when dance instructor Amalia Suryani came to New York City and held dance workshops at the Indonesian Consulate to Indonesian residing in the city. Throughout the years, Saung Budaya grew and is now a vital part of the Indonesian community in New York in the cultural section. Saung Budaya’s goal is to introduce Indonesia’s culture through dances and music to the Indonesian- American youth residing in New York City and more generally, to the wider public. A variety of dances from all over the Indonesian archipelago are taught within the group who has performed not only around New York City but also Upstate, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Currently, Saung Budaya consists of 15 dancers; mostly students and young professionals. To open the program, kids are invited to join a special hands-on craft workshop: “Perform ‘n’ Create Date,” co-hosted by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and led by Museum teaching coordinators.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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Concert | Twelfth Night Festival: Goldberg Variations/Variations


Dan Tepfer offers his Goldberg Variations/Variations: alternating movements of J.S. Bach’s variations and his own Jazz interpretations. Mr. Tepfer has toured internationally with his creative take on this benchmark of the Baroque era releasing a recording of the Goldberg Variations/Variations in 2011 on the Sunnyside label. A Yamaha artist, Mr. Tepfer performs courtesy of the American Pianists association of which he is the 2007 Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Children's Literary Salon: Ethics in Nonfiction for Kids


Join authors Sue Macy, Susan Kuklin, Deborah Heiligman, and author/illustrator Meghan McCarthy for a discussion of informational texts and ethical standards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Master Class | Mann String Quartet Institute Master Class


   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Other | The Great CSA Smackdown


Since 1995, Just Food has trained over 110 community groups to start and run Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) projects in NYC. CSAs buy shares in a farmers’ growing season and in return receive weekly neighborhood deliveries of fresh produce. Each week, over 36,000 CSA members experience the joys and challenges of preparing and eating all of their fresh produce. Just Food is excited to bring this challenge to life with the GREAT CSA SMACKDOWN: a citywide cooking competition for members of Just Food Network CSAs. Putting culinary chops and local food knowledge to the test, everyday chefs will face off in this exciting cooking competition. CSA members will be pitted against each other as they prepare a delicious dish around an assortment of ingredients directly from their CSA share! With only moments to plan and 30 minutes to cook, competitors will need to rely on their speed, skill and creativity to make the cut. Winners will advance to a city wide final-round event, representing their CSA community in the quest to come out on top of the GREAT CSA SMACKDOWN.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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
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Concert | Benjamin Bradham: From Beethoven to Barber


Benjamin Bradham presents a program of keyboard music by Scarlatti, Chopin, and Beethoven, closing with Barber's Sonata in e-flat minor.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
Free

Tour | “A Road Once Traveled” Tour


Holding the Park's northern highlands was key in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 because armies could see their enemies approach as they sailed down the East River. History buffs will love this tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 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
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


A look at what’s happening in the residence program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Poets Workshop


Free monthly Poetry Open Mike and Program with poets reading their favorite poems.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Solo Show: Jeff Muhs' The Origin of Nymphs


Featuring New Paintings and Sculptures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of discipline, balance, health and wellness. -Get and Stay Fit -Weight Control -Promotes Self Awareness -Promotes Self Confidence
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Eugene Jarecki's The House I Live In (2012)


As America remains embroiled in conflict overseas, a less visible war is taking place at home, costing countless lives, destroying families, and inflicting untold damage on future generations of Americans. Over forty years, the War on Drugs has accounted for more than 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and damaged poor communities at home and abroad. Yet for all that, drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever before. 108 min. Post-screening speakers and panel discussions to be announced.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$10 suggested admission

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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Concert | Neighborhood Concert: Ljova and the Kontraband


Swinging gypsy melodies, full-throated vocals, fiery strings, and unstoppable percussion: Ljova and the Kontraband create music that’s completely irresistible and incredibly fun. Defying categorization, this compelling music pulls together classical traditions, gypsy and Eastern-European sounds, Latin rhythms, and jazz improvisation. The group was founded by maverick film composer, arranger, and violist Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin, whose fresh and dazzling compositions have led him to collaborations with music giants Yo-Yo Ma, Osvaldo Golijov, Kronos Quartet, and JAY Z.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Print, a Group Exhibition of Works of Art Dealing with a Printed Technique


Francis Bacon • Jean-Michel Basquiat • Rick Begneaud • Gaia • El Celso - Alexander Calder • Willem de Kooning • Matt Siren • Richard Estes • Swoon - Paul Gauguin • Red Grooms • Sol Lewitt • Richard Hambleton • Jo Ellen Van Ouwerkerk Robert Rauschenberg • Sarah Hauser • Robert Indiana • Donald Judd • David Hockney - Georgia O'Keeffe • Stikman • Mel Ramos • Gerhard Richter • Army of One - James Turrell • Andy Warhol • Keith Haring • Patrick Christies • Ellsworth Kelly
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The End(s) of the Library with Julieta Aranda, Fia Backström, and R. Lyon


Artists Julieta Aranda, Fia Backström, and R. Lyon are working alongside each other in a process, involving taxonomies, the organizing of knowledge, and transitional technologies mediating the analog and virtual. Departing from the library database, they will query the way that digital repositories structure, mediate and produce knowledge in parallel to analog processes, developing alternate methods for relating information.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Photography: Richard Ross' Juvenile-In-Justice


New works by Richard Ross in a solo exhibition. Ross takes as his focus the lives and stories of incarcerated youth. The exhibition is composed of photographs Ross has taken, excerpts from his interviews with those in the juvenile courts and detention facilities, and items he has seen during his visits to juvenile incarceration centers across the United States. Over the course of 5 years, Ross visited more than 200 institutions in 31 states and spoke with more than 1,000 juveniles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Rap Crimes Division


Rap Crimes Division is a three-man improv group that solves crimes related to rap. Or, honestly, just does improv. Unless you have any crimes for us. It is also an improv group composed of Nick Brown, Don Romaniello, and Michael Short.
   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
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Piano Students of Elena Leonova


The concert is a studio recital featuring the students of Elena Leonova.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | Documentary: Eugene Jarecki's The House I Live In (2012)


As America remains embroiled in conflict overseas, a less visible war is taking place at home, costing countless lives, destroying families, and inflicting untold damage on future generations of Americans. Over forty years, the War on Drugs has accounted for more than 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and damaged poor communities at home and abroad. Yet for all that, drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever before. 108 min. Post-screening speakers and panel discussions to be announced.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
$10 suggested admission

Performance | Comedy: Kissing Disease


The gentlemen of Kissing Disease host a night of performers trying something new as comedians, sketch teams, and improv groups mix up their regular routines. Once the dust settles and the echo of laughter subsides, Kissing Disease takes the stage to perform their own monoscene, but with a twist! One audience member is invited to select one of several obstacles, challenges, and handicaps to push this improvised scene to its limit. Are they up to the test? Find out as Kissing Disease tries something!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Performance | Comedy: World’s Fair


World’s Fair is a monthly longform improv show featuring longform improv of all schools of thought, culminating in a special cross-team closing ceremony. Each month features three teams working together to improvise and innovate! Hosted by Sharif Ali and Kelly Ann Rockwell.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Day Camp Kids


Day Camp Kids are not your regular campers. And Tug of War is not your regular playground game. Because at Tug of War, there’s camp … and then there’s war. Join Day Camp Kids as they host the ultimate battle of wits. Two indie improv teams from improv theaters across the nation compete for the title of TUG OF WAR CHAMPION.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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