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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 28, 2017?

40 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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40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 28, 2017

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | East Village Walk


Easy walk. Visit architectural and historical sights of East Village. Bad weather cancels. Call to confirm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3

Workshop | Health and Race Walking


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, strength and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park's beautiful landscapes. This event takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

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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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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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park. Tour is Wednesdays and Saturdays.
   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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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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10:00 am
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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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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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Book Discussion | Book Discussion Group: The Japanese Lover


Discuss the book by Isabel Allende.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: Hyon Gyon


Hyon Gyon is based in New York, U.S. She received her B.A. from Mokwon University in Korea and her M.A. and PhD from Kyoto City University of Arts in Japan. She had one-person and group exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum, the Carnegie Art Museum, the Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo; Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto; Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco; and Shin Gallery, New York. Hyon Gyon’s work is included in, the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, the High Museum of Art, the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, and the Kyoto City University of Arts, among others. She has received several fellowships and awards, including the Asao Kato International Scholarship, the Kyoto Cultural Award and the Tokyo Wonder Wall Competition Prize.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Book Discussion | Book Discussion Group: Sense and Sensibility


Discuss the classic novel by Jane Austen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Career Transition: Job Search 101


Speaker, trainer, and certified professional coach, Barbara Phillips, will help you get greater clarity on key elements of the job search process and explain key tools for finding a “best fit” job, including key elements of an effective job search strategy, the importance of “knowing yourself”: strengths, passions and values, tips for defining and communicating "your brand”, research and networking strategies and tips on designing a high-impact resume. The workshop will be highly interactive and there will be time for Q’s and A’s to address participants’ specific needs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Lunar New Year: New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival


On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival gets things going. There will be performances, vendors, and giveaways. The main event, the Firecracker Ceremony, is scheduled for noon. You might want to bring your ear plugs!
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


Travel from Grand Army Plaza, past the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, and stop at the Dairy on this trip through the southern Park highlights. Route involves moderate inclines and some stairs. 45 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festival | Winter Jam 2017: New York City's Ultimate Snow Day


Winter Jam is a free winter sports festival for New Yorkers of all ages—snow, rain or shine. Featuring fresh blown snow by Gore Mountain and free equipment rentals, there will be plenty for all to enjoy at the city's largest snow day! Features include: o Arctic Golf o Snowshoeing o Snowboarding and Skiing lessons o Live entertainment (Ray King the Bucket Drummer and Industrial Rhythm) and much, much more! o Warming Hut o Market
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Winter Carnival SkateFest


Come skate with Learn to Skate USA at SkateFest. This event, endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speed Skating, offers two 30 minute sessions of skate lessons no matter your age or skill level. 11:15am: Registration opens 12:00pm: Session 1 1:00pm - Session 2 Each session with be split into groups based on skill level, from the very beginners to those who want to learn jumps and spins. Prizes and rewards will be given away at the end of each session.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:15 am
Free

Workshop | Constructing a Diversified Investment Portfolio


Learn how to properly diversify the investments in your portfolio to reduce the risk of loss. Presented by Erika Safran of the Financial Planning Association of New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | You Can Do Stand-Up Comedy: A Seminar


With: Harrison Greenbaum (pictured), Wali Collins, Karen Bergeen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Discussion | Modern Art and Ideas Meet-Up


The new Modern Art and Ideas learner meetups are for anyone in or around the New York City area. Even if you're not enrolled in the attendant course, you are welcome to stop by and join in the conversation. They have made arrangements for meetup participants to each receive a pass to MoMA if you wish to continue the conversation in MoMA’s galleries. And if you’re from another location and are visiting New York during one of the meetups, feel free to stop by.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Performance | Equity Library Theater Winter 2017 Play Festival


Short plays by top NYC writers: Martha’s King – Linda Ziering Rosemary – Charles Lupia Swimming Out – Minette Greenberg Tea with the Tin Man – Charles Leipart Free Association - Julie Weinberg Expecting Hamilton – Chip Bolick Hookup – Burton Crane Shock – Meny Beriro Teresa’s Journey – Nancy Schuler The Reflective Lie – Christina Gluck Zero to Hero – Mary Teitelbaum How to be Dead – Benjamin Weiner We the People – John Cappelletti Mountain Dew – J.Lois Diamond OMG – Pete Mergel
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Fun with Watercolor: A Workshop for All Ages


Artist Karl Lorenzen will teach basic watercolor techniques and participants will take home a beautiful painting at the end of the session. No experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. This workshop is for children ages 5 + and up, teens and adults. Children and teens must be accompanied by an adult to attend this workshop.
   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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Classical Music | Chopin: A Program of Music and Words


With Marjan Kiepura, Pianist and Jane Knox-Kiepura, Lecturer. Marjan Kiepura was born in Paris, France and was accepted to the Juilliard School Preparatory Division. He studied with Jeaneane Dowis and later coached with Menahem Pressler. His development as an artist has led him to focus on the music of Frederic Chopin. He has given concerts in the U.S. and Europe of this composer's works. His own Polish ancestry has made Chopin a favorite choice of repertoire. Referred to as the "Gatekeeper of the Heritage" by The New York Theater Wire; Kiepura has embarked on a second career to preserve the legacy of his famous parents, the Polish tenor, Jan Kiepura and the Hungarian soprano, Marta Eggerth. He and his wife Jane Knox, have produced CD reissues and have given symposiums for the Ohio Light Opera company. Kiepura has also produced numerous radio programs which resonates among singing aficionados and music students worldwide. He was recently named member of the International Advisory Board for the Loren L. Zachary Society for the Performing Arts. Jane Knox-Kiepura was born in Melbourne, Australia and grew up in Spain, Portugal and England. She attended Bromley College of Advanced Technology in London and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree – Magna Cum Laude from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. She was elected a member of Alpha Chi and gave the Salutatorian Speech at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Awards included “The Gold Cross Award”, for academic excellence.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | David Ayer's Suicide Squad (2016): Comic Book Villians


Stars: Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie. A secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous incarcerated super-villains to form a defensive task force. Their first mission: save the world from the apocalypse. 123 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Intermediate Photoshop: Green-Screening and Effects


Learn how to set up a photo shoot and green-screen, then how to manipulate your images to create exciting composite shots in Photoshop. Then, learn to change the lighting using Photoshop’s lighting effects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Play Screening: Act One


Act One was performed at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Few have captured the magic of the theater better than Moss Hart, a poor kid from the Bronx who became a lion of Broadway. Now James Lapine reinvents Hart's memoir for the stage, creating a world as vivid and transformative as the stage itself. Starring Tony Shalhoub and Andrea Martin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square-Crossroads of New York Tour


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! This tour takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca (1940): Won Best Picture Oscar


Stars: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders. A self-conscious bride is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife. 130 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Pierre Bernac's Library: Songs of Poulenc, Leguerney, and Honneger


The Library proudly houses the archives of baritone Pierre Bernac, history's supreme champion and interpreter of 20th century French art song. Pianist Matthew Odell returns to present a recital inspired by Bernac's personal collection of scores, including songs by Poulenc, Leguerney, and Honneger.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Winter Carnival: Curling Lessons


Sweep sweep sweep! They'll have professional instructors and equipment on hand to teach you how to play this classic oddball winter sport.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | Aeolus Quartet performs works by Copland, Barber, Mazzoli, Wuorinen


Program: Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Movement for String Quartet Two Pieces for String Quartet Charles Wuorinen (1938- ) String Quartet No. 2 Missy Mazzoli (1980- ) Quartet for Queen Mab Samuel Barber (1910-1981) String Quartet in B minor, Op. 11 Aelous Quartet: Nicholas Tavani, Violin Rachel Shapiro, Violin Gregory Luce, Viola Alan Richardson, Cello
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Lee Serle, Dancer and Choreographer


In tandem with Mateo López: Undo List, a series of performances with choreographer and dancer Lee Serle on the following Saturdays: January 21, January 28, March 4, and March 18.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Author Reading | Traci L. Slatton reads from her book The Year of Loving


International bestselling author Traci L. Slatton discusses and reads from her contemporary women's fiction novel, with a Q+A session to follow. The Year of Loving is a story of love, loss and the indomitable female spirit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | String Works by Mozart and Shostakovich


Enjoy a performance by the Diller-Quaile String Quartet as they perform selections from Mozart and Shostakovich. All ages are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free

Classical Music | 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 and Boody Organ Builders. The Organ Meditation takes place every Saturday from Sept. 10, 2016 to May 27, 2017.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Deep Dish Comedy Show


This lineup: Natalie Wall Sam Bourne Gabe Morales Marie Faustin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Piano Recital


Jae Young Kim, Piano 8:30 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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