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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 22, 2011?

29 free events take place on Thursday, December 22 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 22 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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29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 22, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Screening | 3 Buster Keaton Silent Shorts


Featuring Steamboat Bill Jr., Convict 13 and Daydreams.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

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
$6

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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
Free

Workshop | MS Word 1 Workshop


Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2003, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include entering and editing text,saving files, and formatting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free

Concert | Bach at Noon


This Organ Meditations Series features the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade” Tour


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A 45-minute in-depth look at the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | MS Word 1 Workshop


Learn the basics features of Microsoft Word 2003, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include entering and editing text, saving files, and formatting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Screening | Native American Films


Featuring films by and about Native Americans. At 1pm, 3pm and 5:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Trefoil: Christo e Nato Lauding the Nativity in Medieval Florence


Program: Da ciel venne messo novello Florentine Laudario Gloria in excelsis Deo Matteo da Perugia Ortorum virentium/Virga yesse/Victimae paschali laudes Florentine Laudario Aquila Altera (Intabulation) (Faenza codex) Sanctus Gratiosus de Padua Sovrana si né sembianti Florentine Laudario Ave stella matutina Regina pretiosa Ave Maris Stella (Intabulation) (Faenza codex) Puer natus in Bethlehem Anonymous, Modena Bib. Estense, (M. 5, 24) A Dance around the Virgin: Co la Madre del beato Florentine Laudario Da tucta gente laudato Florentine Laudario Christo e nato Florentine Laudario Stella nova Florentine Laudario Nova stella apparita Gloria Johannes Ciconia With: Drew Minter, countertenor, harp, and percussion; Mark Rimple, countertenor, lute, and psaltery; Marcia Young, soprano and harps.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Screening | 3 Short Holiday Films


SANTA CLAUS, b&w, 29 minutes. Film by Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Kleinschmidt, 1925. - Two children sneak out of their bedroom on the night of December 24, so that they can ask Santa Claus where he lives and what he does the rest of the year. THE COP AND THE ANTHEM, color, 23 minutes. Directed by Peter Mark Shifter, 1982. Based on the story by O'Henry. Starring Robert Morse, Ralph Drischell. - A New York City bum tries desperately to get jailed for the cold winter months. THE PANTOMIME DAME, color, 50 minutes. Directed by Elizabeth Wood, 1982. A documentary film. - Each Christmas season, the British enjoy the ribaldry of "the dame," a larger-than-life caricature of a mother figure always portrayed by a man, specifically Britain's leading comedic actors. The Pantomime Dame uses satire, jokes, farce and exaggeration to entertain audiences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Screening | Holiday Screenings of Native American Films


Featuring holiday films by and about Native Americans.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Introduction to eBay


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn the basics of buying and selling items on the online auction site eBay, and discover library material that can help you take advantage of all the site's features.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Stay Well Exercise


A free Stay Well exercise session. Stay Well volunteers certified by the NYC's Department for the aging will lead participants in a well-balanced series of exercises for seniors of all ability levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Exercise equipment will be provided. All participants are required to sign a personal medical waiver at the beginning of the class. The class is limited to 10 participants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free

Other | Wii for Sports and Games for Adults


Play Wii Sports and games with your friends and neighbors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Book Club: On the Road by Jack Kerouac


Please come prepared to discuss the Beat classic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
Free

Workshop | Adult Yoga


An open-level yoga with a certified instructor! Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your yoga mat or a beach towel. All participants must sign a waiver form before they join in. For adults 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Group Show: Be My Guest


Gallery artists and their guests celebrate the holiday season with a broad spectrum of unique fine art collectibles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Andrew J. Tabler discusses his book In the Lion’s Den: An Eyewitness Account of Washington’s Battle with Syria


The Syria expert offers a firsthand account of U.S. relations with Syria during the Bush administration in this timely and objective memoir. A journalist and fluent Arabist, the author resided in Damascus from 2001 to 2008, where he cofounded--with the support and encouragement of Asma al-Assad, the wife of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad--Syria Today, a quarterly magazine on Syrian affairs. He provides a rare glimpse into the machinations of one of the world's most baffling political systems. His behind-the-scenes experiences as well as the story of Syria itself post-9/11 and Washington's attempts to craft a "New Middle East." are exposed.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | MS Excel 2 Workshop


Hands on using wireless laptops. Explore more advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2003. Topics include using formulas and functions, data sorting and conditional formatting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | Annual Holiday Concert


Come and join the festivities in this annual holiday concert! The renowned musicians including Yunah Lee (soprano), Chin Kim (violin), Sang Jun Park (flute), Juny Jung (piano) present a night of holiday cheer, friendship, and Christmas carols.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy: Bing Faithful


Veteran improviser Bob Kulhan (Second City, The Scene, founding member Baby Wants Candy) is Bing Faithful, a holiday crooner with a dark twist. The show also features many great, surprise guests. Moment’s before he is to take the stage with his band, The Bing Faithful 5, holiday crooner Bing Faithful learns all members of his band have died in a horrific bus accident on the way to the the club. Yet, Bing is a consummate professional and knows “the show must go on!” at all costs. What follows is one character’s journey through grief and agony as, alone on stage, he attempts to compensate for the bands absence by singing all 5 parts and harmonies to all the classic holiday songs, requested by the audience… and occasionally with the audience’s help!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Performance | The 4th Annual A Very Yoga Christmas


They saved the greatest show of the year for last! Joe Yoga’s annual all-star variety Christmas show returns to Under St. Mark’s Theater with free cupcakes, a Steely Dan dance party, double-blind Secret Santa, and a set by the greatest rock and roll band in the world, Coach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Concert | Lost in Kino, a Film & Music Experience


A film and music experience by composer Lev 'Ljova' Zhurbin, featuring Romashka, Tall Tall Trees, PubliQuartet and special guests. Celebrating the upcoming release of Ljova’s newly-released CD "Lost in Kino," built around the compilation of his many film scores, this award-winning composer brings his formidable musical and cinematic talents to the stage with the Gypsy band Romashka, the Tall Tall Trees and the PubliQuartet, along with special guests, to create a full-blown audio-visual experience of stories from the sound-side out.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Performance | Comedy Show: Comics Must Wash Hands


Jeff Cerulli and Adam Glyn’s long running east village stand up comedy show is back and some would say better than ever in a new venue. This week features Harry Terjanian, Brad Cohen, Lukas Kaisar and many other surprise guests. The only show in town where you can be sure the comics have washed their hands.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
No cover

Performance | Comedy: The Scene


The Scene is a weekly showcase of improvised one act plays. Each week the show features New York’s top improvisers from The PIT, Saturday Night Live, The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, Baby Wants Candy, Second City and more. The Scene is produced and hosted by Dan Hodapp and Micah Sherman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$5

Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Tug of War


Day Camp Kids, a newly formed indie improv team made up of students, host TUG OF WAR! Two indie improv teams will face off and compete with each other to be named the TUG OF WAR champion. Who will win and earn respect and honor from all, and who will end up in the mud in shame?! It’s up to audience votes to name the winner!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$5

Performance | New Team Lunacy Comedy Show


All you need to do is show up. Don’t have an improv group? We’ll put you in one! Have a team then bring them down! Five teams get to play for ten minutes each, and everyone has fun. Work on your skills and meet some great new people. New Team Lunacy, hosted by Erick Hellwig.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
Free
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Play | A Play with Tony Nominated Director

Regular Price: $60.55
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Play | Drama with Broadway Actors

Regular Price: $77
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