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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 20, 2017?

28 free events take place on Friday, January 20 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 20 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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28 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, January 20, 2017

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Tour | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshop | Bridge Club


Are you a Bridge buff? Put your game face on and show off your best plays. Join the fun and meet new friends! All players welcome!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. Takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | iPad Basics Workshop


This course will cover some basic features of the iPad. Learn the hardware, some settings and app navigation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York Tour. This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park. Tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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. Takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Forum | Speak Out on Inauguration Day


Artists, writers, and activists will affirm their values to resist and reimagine the current political climate. Speakers include Gina Beavers, Chinatown Art Brigade, Aruna D’Souza, Avram Finkelstein, Chitra Ganesh, Guerrilla Girls, Paddy Johnson, Carin Kuoni, Kalup Linzy, Naeem Mohaiemen, Tracie Morris, Uche Nduka, Trace Peterson, Laura Raicovich, Martha Rosler, Mira Schor, Dread Scott, Gregory Sholette, and others to be announced.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
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Lecture | Inequality in Quality: Elites, English, Europe, and the U.S. in Post-Soviet Higher Education


A talk with Martha Merrill, Associate Professor of Higher Education at Kent State University and Coordinator of the program's International Education and College Teaching Certificates.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Mary Pan, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 13, 2016 to May 25, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate. This tour takes place every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. Tour takes place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood 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. Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 2pm, and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments. This tour takes place Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 2pm, and Saturdays at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Richard Tanne's Southside with You (2016): The Obamas' Romance


Stars: Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Vanessa Bell Calloway. The film chronicles the summer 1989 afternoon when the future President of the United States of America Barack Obama wooed his future First Lady Michelle Obama on a first date across Chicago's South Side. 84 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and 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. Takes place daily.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Timur Bekmambetov's Oscar-Nominated Wanted (2008): Superhuman Assassin


Stars: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman. A frustrated office worker learns that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities. 110 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Who's the King? Chess


All ages are welcome! Board games avialable upon request at the circulation desk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Inauguration Day: Conversations and Readings Reflecting on the 2008 and 2016 Elections


Artist Ruth Patir has invited guest artists and teachers to consider the dream as a site of political intervention. Participants include: musician Jackson Randall, performance artist Virginia Lee Montgomery, Tamar Ettun with performance collective, The Moving Company, choreographer Lauren Bakst in collaboration with Effie Bowen, comedic artist Morgan Bassichis, screenings of new video work by Liz Magic Laser and Ruth Patir, and an hour-long Gaga movement class (open to all levels) taught by Lee Scher. All events on this day are free and open to the public. The schedule: 3PM: Installation by Ruth Patir with live score by Jackson Randall (ongoing) 3:30PM: Dream readings compiled and edited by Sheila Heti, performed by Storm Garner, Clinton Powell, Amir Farjoun, and Linda Simon. 4:30PM: Gaga Class, taught by Lee Scher, open to all levels of dance experience. (Wear comfortable clothes!) 5:30PM: Virginia Lee Montgomery 6:00PM: Tamar Ettun and The Moving Company (Movers: Mor Mendel, Tina Wang, ruby onyiynechi amanze) 6:45PM: Lauren Baskt in collaboration with Effie Bowen 7:15PM: Dream readings compiled and edited by Sheila Heti, performed by Storm Garner, Clinton Powell, Amir Farjoun, and Linda Simon. 8:00PM: Morgan Bassichis 8:30PM: Screening of "Primal Speech" (2016) by Liz Magic Laser 8:45PM: Screening of "Sleepers" (2016-2017) by Ruth Patir
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Student Recitals


Mariko Shimasaki, Violin 6 p.m. Cody Quattlebaum, Bass-Baritone 8 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | John Prados discusses his book Storm Over Leyte


As Allied ships prepared for the invasion of the Philippine island of Leyte, every available warship, submarine and airplane was placed on alert while Japanese admiral Kurita Takeo stalked Admiral William F. Halsey’s unwitting American armada. It was the beginning of the epic Battle of Leyte Gulf—the greatest naval battle in history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Comedy Club | No Name Comedy/Variety Show


Featuring: Jim Mendrinos (The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing) Jourdain Denzel Fisher (Laughing Skull Festival) Doug Smith (CONAN on TBS)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | 2017 Focus! Festival Opening Night: Music of Latin America


Program: Alejandro García Caturla (Cuba): Primera Suite Cubana (1931) Alejandro Iglesias Rossi (Argentina): Amoxtli Yoalli Ehecatl (Book of the Prophetic Theophanies in the Order of the Earth) for ensemble and prerecorded indigenous sounds (2016, world premiere, composed for N.J.E.) Alejandro Castaños (Mexico): Détours (2015, first performance outside Mexico) Alberto Villalpando (Bolivia): Mística No. 5 (1976, U.S. premiere) Roberto Sierra (Puerto Rico/U.S.): Concierto Virtual (2016, world premiere, composed for N.J.E.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | American String Quartet performs Webern, Brahms, Ravel


Program: Webern Five Pieces, Op. 5 Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115 Ravel Quartet With: Peter Winograd and Laurie Carney, violin Daniel Avshalomov, viola Wolfram Koessel, cello
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | MSM Chamber Orchestra performs Adams, Stravinsky, Villa-Lobos


Program: Adams, Shaker Loops Villa-Lobos, Bachianas brasileiras No.5 for Soprano and Orchestra of Cellos Milhaud, La Création du monde Stravinsky, Ebony Concerto With: George Manahan, Conductor
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Ola Fresca, a Trombone-Driven Power Salsa Octet


With Cuban soul and a swinging, fearless tropical sound, this trombone-driven power salsa octet presides over our signature Latin dance party. At the helm is Cuban-American singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer Jose Conde, who conjures “a state of harmonic coexistence across conventions” (Time Out New York), spiking Cuban son with New Orleans funk, Nigerian Afrobeat, James Brown rhythms, Haitian compas, New York City boogaloo, and jam-band flights. Opening set by DJ Bongohead at 7:00 pm
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | College Violin Recital


Caroline Cox, violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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