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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 24, 2025?

16 free events take place on Friday, January 24 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 24 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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16 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, January 24, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Tai Chi


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Tai Chi

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Adult Zumba

Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)


The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)

Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Concerts, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Film | Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman


Deadpool has been living a peaceful existence, but it all comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help keep the multiverse safe. He unites with Wolverine to complete the mission and save the world. Director: Shawn Levy Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor, producer, and businessman who starred in a range of films, including the comedies National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Waiting... (2005), and The Proposal (2009), and the superhero films Blade: Trinity (2004) and Green Lantern (2011). Reynolds's biggest commercial success came with the superhero films Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), in which he played the title character. His performance in the first earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor who landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) with&nbsp;Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

Film | The World According to Garp (1982) with Robin Williams, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow


During World War II, nurse Jenny Fields has a baby--T.S. Garp--with a dying pilot, and she must raise the baby alone. When Garp grows up, he becomes a fiction writer, but he's not as successful as his mother, who writes feminist-themed nonfiction. Jenny is rich and famous, ans she starts a center for troubled women. Meanwhile, Garp gets married and has children, remining a constant, somewhat critical observer of Jenny and her strange community. Director: George Roy Hill Cast: Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike. He is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards. Glenn Close is an American actress with a career spanning over four decades. She has garnered numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. She has been nominated eight times for an Academy Award, sharing the record for most nominations in acting categories without a win with Peter O'Toole. In 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. John Lithgow is an American actor who has received numerous accolades including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2005.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Films, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, The World According to Garp (1982) with Robin Williams, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow

Workshop | Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation


Bring your own project or choose something from a provided collection to work on during this freeform crafting workshop. The workshop will include materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation

Museums | American History and Artifact Collections


Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, American History and Artifact Collections

Workshop | Cardio Dance Workout


This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body. Instructor: Masayo Kado
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Cardio Dance Workout

Workshop | 3-3-3 Bodyweight Burn


This total body workout highlights a unique format of 3s that will challenge your stamina all while having fun to your favorite beats. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Nandini Radhakrishnan
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, 3-3-3 Bodyweight Burn

Classical Music | Multigenerational Contemporary Black Composers: A Recital and Lecture


Piano recital and lecture, featuring Chelsea Randall, piano. Chelsea will be presenting a lecture/recital on multigenerational contemporary Black composers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concerts, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Multigenerational Contemporary Black Composers: A Recital and Lecture

Opening Reception | Neon Sculptures, Paintings by Glenn Ligon and Music by Julius Eastman


A presentation of work by prominent experimental composer and musician Julius Eastman (1940-1990) and renowned New York-based artist Glenn Ligon. It will feature a piece inspired by Eastman's final unpublished musical score, alongside an expansive installation by Ligon, which includes neon sculptures and paintings that engage with Eastman's powerful musical explorations of voice and visibility.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Receptions, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Neon Sculptures, Paintings by Glenn Ligon and Music by Julius Eastman

Workshop | Family Friday: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages


Family Fridays aims to unite family members of all ages to participate in a variety of engaging mathematical activities, fostering interest and excitement for both kids and adults.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Family Friday: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages

Workshop | Gentle Yoga (online)


Start your weekend off right with a 60-minute Friday evening yoga class. A gentle, low-impact practice to help improve flexibility, release tension, and energize the body. Ideal for all levels, come join us for a relaxing and invigorating star to your weekend. Instructor: Michele Griffin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshops, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Gentle Yoga (online)

Jazz | Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse: Cosmic Noise and Rhythm


Come out for a two-night Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse, kicking off Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber's (BSAC) 26th year of "never playing a song the same way once." Chefs LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Sameer Gupta & Ben Tyree, Julia Kent, James 'Biscuit' Rouse, LaFrae Sci, Avram Fefer, Shelley Nicole, Bruce Mack, Honeychild Coleman, V. Jeffrey Smith, Aalics Bronson & Damon Mendes, Michael Veal, and Ms. Olithea & Jared Michael Nickerson's crews will each add their own caramelized flavor to this SmokeHouse edition's sonic stew. As always, Burnt Sugar gives tribute to Maestro Lawrence 'Butch' Morris (1947-2013) for showing them the way and to Gregory Stephen 'Ionman' Tate (1957-2021) for creating the BSAC sonic spaceship, with gratitude to Jared Michael Nickerson who continues to steer BSAC through a many-splendored realm of cosmic noise and riddim. Whatever suits you, the Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse is serving it up, free for the people. Come get some!!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concerts, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse: Cosmic Noise and Rhythm
8:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
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Concerts, January 24, 2025, 01/24/2025, Flute and Piano at a Landmark Venue
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Theater | Family Theater Showcase

Regular Price: $49.50
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Dance Performance | High-Energy Dance by Acclaimed Choreographer

Regular Price: $49
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