15 free events take place on Wednesday, January 6 in New York City.
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The quality and quantity of free events, free things to do that happen in New York City every day of the year is truly amazing.
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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, January 6, 2016
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
This tour takes place every day at 10am.
Enjoy live camels, colorful puppets, parrandas, music, and dancing on this magical day. This year, we celebrate our youth and those that devote their life towards their social and economic well-being. The parade begins at 106th St. and Lexington Ave. and ends on 115th St. and Park Ave. After the parade, join us at El Museo for a musical performance, and free admission to Las Galerías.
The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar.
Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
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.
Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
Learning a foreign language is more than just a boost to your resume or an advantage for travelling. It will make you smarter, more decisive, and even better at English. Learning French is the perfect way to practice and improve your language skills.
Soak in the ambience of the 1950s American music scene with the sounds of playful jazz improvisation and whimsical counterpoint performed by the Bill Wurtzel trio.
Limited seating.
Jazz+Wednesdays features exhibition-themed music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests Mike Gari and Sharon Fisher. Look and learn about Jean Dubuffet’s art brut collection and soak in the ambience of the 1950s American music scene with the sounds of playful jazz improvisation and whimsical counterpoint performed by the Bill Wurtzel trio.
This event recurs every Wednesday.
Murder, mayhem, and the ultimate revenge... Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece returns to life in a bold new performance by The New York Philharmonic, starring Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson.
A dynamic interdisciplinary exhibition exploring contemporary artists’ works emphasizing the narrative of light and shadow, and transitions from brightness to darkness through art made with diverse mediums such as Korean ink and paper, fiber-reinforced plastic, stainless steel, and digital photography.
A free concert with artists specializing in music from the Himalayas and South Asia. Featuring Tomchess and Kevin Nathaniel.
Spiral Music occurs every Wednesday.
A theater columnist for the "New York Post" and the co-host of "Theater Talk" on PBS showcases the people and the money and the power that re-invented an iconic quarter of New York City, turning its gritty back alleys and sex-shops into the glitzy, dazzling Great White Way — and bringing a crippled New York from the brink of bankruptcy to its glittering glory.
Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central. Free pizza!