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12 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, January 19, 2025

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free events nyc Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
free events nyc NextGen National Vocal Competition
free events nyc Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet
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Hike | Seal Exploration Hike


New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best more wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Winter is an amazing time of year to observe seals in the Long Island Sound. You may be surprised by what looks like a rock in the distance, is actually a healthy seal.   less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own signal flag more swags and discver how ships used to communicate with each other with vibrant flags of various patterns, shapes, and colors at sea. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more. Sat, Sun from Jan 4- Jan 26, from 11am to 4:30pm. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
$1, registration required

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection more of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required

Hike | Winter Tree ID Hike


Join the Rangers for an exploration of the trees in the park! Learn how to identify trees in the winter more and gain a new perspective of the trees living in our city.   less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, J.S. Bach, and More


A Concert Tribute to Pianist Nina Svetlanova (1932-2024). Pianists Brian Zeger, Golda Vainberg-Tatz, more Roberto Hidalgo, Marc Silverman, Alexandre Moutouzkine, Gila Goldstein, Juan Pablo Horcasitas, Joanne Polk, Mark Pakman, Hyung-ki Joo, Martin Labazevitch, Kathleen Tagg, Xiayin Wang, Josu de Solaun Soto, Dmitri Shteinberg, Lera Auerbach, Jason Thomas, and Pavel Gintov perform works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Brahms (1833-1897), Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924), Cecile Chaminade (1857-1944), Richard Danielpour (b. 1956), Debussy (1862-1918), Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938), Jose Maria Lacalle (1859-1937), Liszt (1811-1886), Alessandro Marcello (1673-1747), Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951), Mozart (1756-1791), Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Respighi (1879-1936), Saint-Saens (1835-1921), and Schubert (1797-1828). less
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Hike | Advanced Winter Tree ID Hike


Trees have a special place in our environment. This park hike takes a deeper dive into learning the intricacies more of winter tree identification. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Play | Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet


The year is 2080. Human society is loveless and emotionless, and Samantha, a poet intrigued by the mystery more of Shakespeare's Hamlet, excavates the past to seek the truth about her father's death. Written and Directed by Maya M. Workman Music by Reggie Workman Cast: Mary Chang, Ayana Workman, Jakeem Dante Powell, Justin Hofstad, Nicole Spinnler With a musical ensemble featuring Reggie Workman, bass/composer; Hanna Inui, piano/music director; Elijah Thomas, flute), Timothy Anguloa, drums/percussion. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at a Historical Venue


Join the 19th annual celebration of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Explore Dr. King's lasting legacy more of justice and inclusion, reflecting on his vision for a fair society. Influential leaders will examine democracy and civil rights state in the present day. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Concert | NextGen National Vocal Competition


Enjoy tomorrow's stars today at The American Pops Orchestra's NextGen National Vocal Competition! Originally more created in collaboration between the APO and Music Director Luke Frazier in 2018, the NextGen Nationals offers mentorship, exposure, cash prizes, and paid performance opportunities to aspiring professional vocalists striving to reach the first rung on the ladder of success. The contest is 100% free, giving students of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete and learn from APO's roster of Broadway performers, celebrated recording artists, and respected arts administrators. Under their tutelage, participants will have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to better pursue a singing career. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | Works by Shostakovich and More for Violin and Piano


William Wei, violin; Evan Wong, piano. Program Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996), Elegy Shostakovich (1906-1975), more Violin Sonata op.134 Shiuan Chang, Songs of Dunren less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin, Beethoven, and Ravel (In Person AND Online!)


Hoi Leong (Zach) Cheong, Piano. Program Chopin (1810-1849), Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op.9 No.2 Chopin more (1810-1849), Mazurka in A Minor, Op.59 No.1 Chopin (1810-1849), Waltz in A-flat Major, Op.42 Beethoven (1770-1827), Piano Sonata No.32 in C Minor, Op.111 Ravel (1875-1937), La valse Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to building and receive your visitor badge. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Musical | Hit Show Musical Parody

Regular Price: $58.50
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Staged Reading | Staged Reading of a New Play

Regular Price: $By invitation only
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