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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 15, 2015?

28 free events take place on Tuesday, December 15 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 15 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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28 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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Tour | All-in-One Downtown 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, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest! This tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
   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. This tour takes place every day at 10am.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Federal Hall National Memorial Guided Tour


Free Ranger-guided tours are available to the public. The schedule is subject to staff availability. Starts times are 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM. Tours take place Monday through Friday until December 31.
   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. This tour takes place every day at 10am, and Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at 2pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring their take on Dixieland Jazz. The band features: Ed Bonoff on drums; James Collier on trombone; Lee Lorenz on cornet; Pete Sokolow on piano; Dick Waldburger on bass; Ernie Lumer on clarinet; and Bill Wurtzel on guitar. This event recurs every Tuesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Other | Ice Carving: Dinosaurs


Join renowned NYC-based artist collective Okamoto Studio as they return to transform ordinary blocks of ice into prehistoric creatures. Carving takes place on Dec. 14 and 15.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. This workshop occurs every day through December 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition. This tour occurs every day except on Sundays and on December 24-27.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Jingle Jams


Jingle Jams provide festive seasonal music at lunchtime. The concerts takes place Dec 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Author Reading | John Sedgwick discusses his book War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel That Stunned the Nation


In July 1804, on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, Vice President Aaron Burr and Founding Father Alexander Hamilton squared off at 10 paces, raised their pistols and fired. Within hours, one would be dead, the other destined to live the remainder of his days a reviled fugitive from the law. What could possibly have compelled two such political titans to put everything at risk? Talk will be followed by Q&A and book signing. Feel free to bring your lunch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5

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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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Public Eye, 175 Years of Sharing Photography


Join a 45-minute docent led tour of the exhibition. This tour occurs every day except on Sundays and on December 24-27.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Film | Chris Columbus' Pixels (2015): Video-Game Villains


Cast: Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad. When aliens mistake images of 1980s arcade games as a sign of aggression, they attack Earth with evil versions of Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and other video-game characters. 106 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Holiday Sounds: Sara Alden


The space comes alive this holiday season with acoustic, ambient musical performances. Sara Alden plays Dec. 15 and Dec. 19.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. This workshop occurs every day through December 31.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | Nicholas Dagen Bloom and Matthew Gordon Lasner discuss their book Affordable Housing in New York: The People, Places, and Policies That Transformed a City


The high cost of housing has become one of New York City’s greatest challenges. Where did this crisis come from? And how can we solve it? Hillary Ballon, David Burney, Richard Dattner, Alexander Garvin, and Frederick S. Harris join leading housing historians Nicholas Dagen Bloom and Matthew Gordon Lasner in conversation about their new illustrated collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | A Discussion on Legendary Cartoonist Hugo Pratt


Collaborators, translators and friends of the legendary cartoonist Hugo Pratt discuss his work and place in comics history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: Anton Ginzburg


The artist discusses Hybrid Gaze, his solo exhibition. The installation premieres a two-channel video End of Perspective and several other new works. Ginzburg explores the issues of representation, historical lineage and materiality in relation to current technology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | It’s Too Cold for This: 6 Writers Read


Celebrate literary community during winter's darkest days: join The Rumpus and Electric Literature for a warm night of literary merriment and readings from Melissa Febos, Alexandra Kleeman, Alex Mar, Lincoln Michel, and Angel Nafis. Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott will emcee the evening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Maupassant’s Lasting Allure


Translator Sandra Smith and American poet, critic, and translator Richard Howard discuss Smith’s new translation of Maupassant’s famous The Necklace and Other Stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | New York 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 our on the New York Holiday Lights Tour. Experience the holidays in the city as only New York can offer. Take advantage of the subway to beat the street traffic, keep warm and catch some underground holiday music. Learn about the artists and backgrounds to these wonderful displays. This tour takes place daily at 7pm and Fridays through Mondays at 7:30pm from December 3 to January 3.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Opera Highlights


Anna Tormela highlights some of the most beloved and popular opera, Broadway, operetta and popular classics. Special requests welcomed. A native New Yorker, Anna Tormela specializes in bel-canto, operatic and early music style. She is an accomplished concert recitalist who has performed all over the world in Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Israel and the United States. Tormela made her debut recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall .
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Primo Levi’s Poems and Writing on Poetry


Reading and conversation with André Naffis-Sahely (poet and translator) and Jonathan Galassi (translator of Primo Levi’s poems. Editor in chief, Farrar Straus Giroux).
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Reading | Sideshow Gosko Storytelling Show


Award-winning storyteller Leslie Goshko (Huffington Post, Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion) invites some of NY’s top writers and storytellers to share true, bizarre tales about their lives. There’s a challenging trivia game and a free wine giveaway where one lucky audience member will walk away with their very own bottle of Sideshow Sauce. Tonight’s stellar lineup includes stories from: Michele Carlo (author "Fish Out of Agua," NPR, PBS, The Moth) Lauren Cook (Emmy award-winning writer, UCB) Sam Dingman (Moth GrandSlam Champion, Risk!)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you. This tour takes place Tuesdays at 7:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


7:30 PM - 9:15 PM British Vocal Literature Recital 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Ieseul Yoen, accompanying
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screening | The Sinatra Century


Frank Sinatra was born one hundred years ago this month. Happily, Sinatra frequently appeared on film throughout his career. You will look at the young, the mature, and the aging Sinatra on film – including some footage that has only recently become available – to document his extraordinary career. Hosted by Professor Krin Gabbard, professor of Comparative Literature and English at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and author of Hotter Than That: The Trumpet, Jazz, and American Culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | Drama with Broadway Actors

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