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Free events for Saturday, 12/29/12
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16 free events take place on Saturday, December 29 in New York City.
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16 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 29, 2012

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Health and Race Walking


Enjoy views of the Park's landscapes as you get fit. Coach Lon Wilson of the New York Walkers Club leads walks at a moderate to brisk pace over mostly flat surfaces. Wear comfortable sneakers! Ages 18+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
free, no reservation required

City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

City Walk | World Trade Center-to-Atlantic Ave. Walk


Walk from Hotel Millenium over Brooklyn Bridge through Dumbo, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Heights to Atlantic Ave. Raining or snowing on day of hike cancels. Distance: 3-4 miles; Pace: moderate; Terrain: flat. Finish with optional lunch at Middle Eastern restaurant on Atlantic Avenue between 2:30-3:30 PM. Call to confirm that walk is on.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
$3

Festival | Kwanzaa celebration


Museum’s 34th annual Kwanzaa celebration to experience the rich traditions of Kwanzaa and honor the holiday’s seven guiding principles. The festival, hosted by storyteller Linda Humes, will include a special interview about Karamu (African Feast) with pioneering restaurateur B. Smith, family-friendly hands-on activities, and an international marketplace. Restoration Dance Theatre Company and Balance Dance Theatre, led by acclaimed choreographer Obediah Wright.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish admission policy

Film | David Koepp's Premium Rush (2012): Bike Courier Pedals for His Life


With Joseph Gordon Levitt, Michael Shannon and Dania Ramirez. In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
Free

Tour | “Seneca Village” Tour


Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, on land that would become the Park. Tour covers the history of the village, the property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Tour is approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required

City Walk | Greenwich Village Food Tour


Greenwich Village is well-known for its shady, winding streets with 19th Century houses, for its bohemian roots and historic Washington Square Park. But the Village's tree-lined streets are also lined with some of the best restaurants and food specialty shops in all of the Big Apple. Just ask celebrity chefs of the Food Network, food critics from the New York Times and thousands of New Yorkers: Greenwich Village is THE place to find the best of every cuisine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free...

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


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
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | “Manhattan Adirondacks” Tour


Olmsted and Vaux designed the North Woods to replicate the forests of the Adirondack Mountains with its crystal streams, calming cascades, and rustic bridges. This scenic and meditative walk is right in New York City's backyard. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Film | David Koepp's Premium Rush (2012): Bike Courier Pedals for His Life


With Joseph Gordon Levitt, Michael Shannon and Dania Ramirez. In Manhattan, a bike messenger picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop, who pursues the cyclist throughout the city. 91 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Film | Tae Kwon Do Workshop


Teaches the fundamentals of discipline, balance, health and wellness. -Get and Stay Fit -Weight Control -Promotes Self Awareness -Promotes Self Confidence
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Charanga Soleil, Pan-Caribbean Dance Band


Equally proficient in Cuban salsa, Congolese rumba-soukous and Haitian compas, Charanga Soleil is a pan-Caribbean dance band extraordinaire. Flutes add breezy buoyancy to their sound, which includes the twangy sound of the 21-stringed African kora, all on offer as part of the band’s fourth annual holiday fête.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Day Camp Kids


Day Camp Kids are not your regular campers. And Tug of War is not your regular playground game. Because at Tug of War, there’s camp … and then there’s war. Join Day Camp Kids as they host the ultimate battle of wits. Two indie improv teams from improv theaters across the nation compete for the title of TUG OF WAR CHAMPION. And it’s up to you, the audience, to decide which of these teams will be named TUG OF WAR CHAMPION and get the chance to return to defend their title. With Day Camp Kids, PLAYTIME IS [NEVER] OVER.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
$5
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

Regular Price: $40
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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Puccini & More

Regular Price: $40
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Play | Family Comedy at a Major Theater

Regular Price: $35
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