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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 14, 2013?

46 free events take place on Saturday, December 14 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 December 14 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 December . 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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46 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 14, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Harald Zwalt's The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013): Demon Warrior
free events nyc Ice Theatre of New York's Winter Holiday Skating Celebration
free events nyc Piano Works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Scriabin, and Liszt
free events nyc The GrooveBarbers’ A Cappella Holiday Concert
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Hike | Piermont-to-Nyack Hike


9 miles at a moderate to brisk pace via a Tallman Mountain Loop and a northward trek on the Old Erie RR bed. Mostly level with mild hills and one steeper descent. Cheerful trails even in light snow. Culminate in an optional dinner in Nyack. Bring lunch and water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 am
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Concert | College Recitals


9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Piano 12-15 Concerto Competition 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 11 & under Concerto Competition 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Adam Kent Piano Studio Recital 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Strings 12-15 Concerto Competition 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM Anat Almani Violin Studio Recital
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Park Walk | The Bridges & Waterways of Central Park Walk


Fascinating 5-hour journey of approx. 8 miles. This is a moderately paced adventure under, over, around and through many of the amazing architectural wonders throughout Central Park. Begin at the southwest tip of Central Park South and zigzag up the eastern half of Central Park to The Harlem Meer at 110th St. Then circle back along the western half of the park and finish at Sheep's Meadow. Please bring water and lunch or snack.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 am
$3

Park Walk | A Tour of Carol Bove's Sculptural Installation Caterpillar


Working mainly in the field of sculpture, Bove has been making sculptural installations that range from small-scale, intimate arrangements of objects to monumental outdoors artworks. In the early 2000s, Bove made a series of wall-mounted shelves, which contained disparate elements, such as used books, vintage magazines, vernacular sculptures, and found objects. Alongside these intimate installations, Bove has recently been working on larger compositions which often take over the entire exhibition space, turning the gallery into a landscape or a vitrine. For the project, Bove continues her research on the role and function of art in the public space, by creating seven new sculptures which are installed within the self-seeded landscape. Bove’s site-specific installation highlights the uniqueness of its location and opens a magical environment for viewers. Installed along a 300-yard stretch of the untouched terrain, Bove’s sculptures reveal themselves among the unruly vegetation, like mysteriously pristine ruins of a lost civilization or a contemporary version of a Zen garden. Tour times: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12PM, 2PM, 3PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Manhattan Christmas-Holiday Walk


Relaxed walking, about five to six hours. Down 57th Street to the East River and down First Avenue to 42nd Street and up 42nd Street. Walk through Grand Central Terminal, the Skating Pond to the Hudson River. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom lens. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Alternative New York Tour


Time to learn about the other New York City; the city that nurtured political, cultural and intellectual revolutions. The city that gave birth to punk rock, the beat poets and graffiti. The city that has survived two centuries of mass riots, crime and corruption, murder and mayhem. The city that has flourished in spite of economic and social hardship.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Sketches of Central Park


Do you like to draw from nature? Artist Janet Ruttenberg finds inspiration for her artwork in Central Park. Join a Museum Educator to explore the exhibition Picturing Central Park: Paintings by Janet Ruttenberg, then cultivate your sketching skills by learning a few new techniques such as scale, shading, texture, and color. Afterwards, you can head to Central Park on your own to find what inspires you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | College Recitals


12:00 PM - World Music Songbook 2:00 PM - Elli Choi, Violin 3:00PM - Ye Huang, Clarinet 5:00PM - Chamber Music 6:00 PM - Chamber Music
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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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12:00 pm
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Other | Tea Tasting by Tranquil Tuesdays


A special tea-tasting event featuring teas from Charlene Wang’s Tranquil Tuesdays, including exquisite tea and teaware, a Chinese social enterprise dedicated to sharing China’s revered tea traditions with the rest of the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Film | Harald Zwalt's The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013): Demon Warrior


With Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan. After her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she is the descendant of a long line of warriors who protect humans from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York universe called "Downworld." 130 mins.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:15 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Opening Reception | The Paris Photo–Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards


The Paris Photo–Aperture Foundation PhotoBook Awards celebrate the photobook’s contribution to the evolving narrative of photography, with prizes in two categories: First PhotoBook and PhotoBook of the Year. All thirty shortlisted books will be on display.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present.
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Chair Yoga for Adults & Seniors


Taught by a Certified YOGA Instructor, the class is focused on Muscle Strength Building and Range of Motion Access, developing awareness and reinforcing ideas of cultivation. Each class includes very basic yogic philosophy for mental health purposes and self health care exploration. It is a fun, energizing class that helps adults and seniors take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity. It is offered in community to encourage friendships with other like minded people. They provide the chair for you.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Danish Paintings from the Golden Age to the Modern Breakthrough


A docent-led tour of Danish Paintings from the Golden Age to the Modern Breakthrough: Selections from the Collection of Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr., which presents 37 works by leading Danish painters of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Reading | What the Dickens? Fourth Annual A Christmas Carol Marathon


Drop in early and often to catch a few surprise performers or linger through the afternoon for the whole, spirited tale. The New York Master Chorale will kick off the day with caroling at 12PM.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | Taino Identity Beyond Columbus: Indigeneity and Self-Discovery in the Caribbean


Scholars and Taino/Garifuna community voices discuss historical and contemporary indigeneity among the peoples of the Caribbean, with a focus on the intensity of cultural continuities and activism in music and language. In addition, research updates from the Caribbean Indigenous Legacies Project will also be presented.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Theater | Bridging the Gap presents Food for Thought


Food for Thought is a play which celebrates difference and challenges assumptions about age in the LGBTQ community. Written and created by an intergenerational ensemble of LGBTQ collaborators, this play explores the place where food, family (biological and chosen), and sexuality meet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | College Jazz Guitar Recital


William Johnson, guitar
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | College Recitals


2:00 PM - Chamber Music 5:00 PM - Cello Students of Caroline Stinson 6:00 PM - Angela Kim, Violin
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
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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!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Holiday Songbook


A concert of new holiday music by Broadway composers and lyricists, sung by Broadway vocalists, presented by Arts and Artists at St. Paul, and directed by John Znidarsic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Author Reading | Nicole Grace discusses her book The Temple: Meditations on a Spiritual Life


An extraordinary book of teachings, insights and moments of discovery that will inspire seekers of all faiths and traditions to find magic, joy and revelation in the otherwise ordinary-appearing world around us.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress: Ashley Anderson / Helen Simoneau


Curated by Ishmael Houston-Jones, the DraftWork series hosts informal Saturday afternoon performances that offer choreographers an opportunity to show their work in various stages of development. Performances are followed by discussion and a reception.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of discipline, balance, Health and Wellness.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Winter Gathering in a Garden, Featuring Grammy Nominee Emily King


Enjoy performances by one of New York's most original a cappella groups Vocal Heights and singer/composer Kim Kalesti, with her Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter daughter Emily King and producer/songwriter/singer AC Lincoln. Local eateries will graciously provide hot beverages to keep any chill away. Attendees are asked to bring donations of nonperishable foods and gently used winter coats which will be collected by the Bowery Mission.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | College Jazz Voice Recital


Martina DaSilva, voice
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Performance | Ice Theatre of New York's Winter Holiday Skating Celebration


A holiday ice show and Christmas lighting. Bring the family for hot cocoa and seasonal music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Concert | 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 & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | College Piano Recitals


Piano Students of Matti Raekallio
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Wendy Perron reads from her book Through the Eyes of a Dancer


Dancer, choreographer, editor-in-chief of Dance Magazine Wendy Perron surveys the dance world since 1960 in her essays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | College Viola Recital


Georgina Rossi, viola
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | Holiday Lights Tour


It’s time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year as Midtown Manhattan lights up like no other place in the world. Mechanical window displays, synchronized light and sound shows, not to mention Santa Claus and toy soldiers surely await you in this winter wonderland. Check them all out on the New York Holiday Lights Tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Gamelan Kusuma Laras perform music and dance of Java


Celebrate Gamelan music of Central Java, performed by Gamelan Kusuma Laras, and dances of East Java with guest artist Christina Sunardi. Originally formed 25 years ago with instruments that had been created for the Indonesia Pavilion at the World's Fair of 1964-65 in Flushing, New York, Gamelan Kusuma Laras has entranced audiences around the United States and Indonesia with its authentic performances of music, dance, and theater from the classical repertoire of the courts of Central Java.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Piano Works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Scriabin, and Liszt


Pianist Andy Liu performs a program called "From the Italian Concerto to Don Giovanni."
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Concert | Symphonic Works by Schumann, Brahms and Wagner


Program: Wagner: Die Meistersinger, Three Excerpts from Act III Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor with Piano Competition winner Maria Inês Ferreira Pires De Andrade Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major With: NYU Symphony.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Concert | College Harp Recital


Ashley Jackson, Harp
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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Concert | College Violin Recital


Chelsea Starbuck Smith, Violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | The GrooveBarbers’ A Cappella Holiday Concert


This powerhouse vocal quartet — which includes three members of the pioneering contemporary a capella ensemble Rockapella — brings holiday cheer with its soulful rock- and jazz-influenced take on barbershop. With no instruments in sight, seasonal classics get the doo-wop treatment for this special yuletide concert, featuring a guest turn by beatboxer extraordinaire Ed Chung of the a cappella funk group Duwende.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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Classical Music | Choral Work by Haydn and More at a Landmark Venue

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Play | A Play About a Famous Artist

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