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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 18, 2021?

11 free events take place on Saturday, December 18 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 18 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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11 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 18, 2021

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Film | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011): British Comedy with Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Tom Wilkinson (online, streaming for 24 hrs)


An award-winning, all-star cast, led by Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Tom Wilkinson, lights up this vibrant comedy filled with genuine emotion. When seven cash-strapped seniors decide to "outsource" their retirement to a resort in far-off India, friendship and romance blossom in the most unexpected ways. Smart, life-affirming and genuinely charming, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a "true classic that reminds us that it's never too late to find love and a fresh beginning at any age" (The New York Observer). Directed by John Madden.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 am
Free

Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Gallery Talk | Modern Times: British Prints, 1913–1939 (online)


Explore rare and important British modernist works on paper recently acquired by The Met from the collection of Leslie and Johanna Garfield. These powerful works capture the optimism and anxiety of the turbulent and dynamic decades of early-twentieth-century Britain, when graphic artists sought to portray the vibrancy and innovation of contemporary life, as well as the destruction and trauma of modern warfare and industrial production. Speaker: Jennifer Farrell, Curator, Drawings and Prints, The Met
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | In-Person Braille Study Group


Learners at all levels are welcomed! Bring your questions, get support for your learning goals and find out how to learn Braille for free.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Tour | Harriet Tubman and Maryland's Underground Railroad Sites (livestream)


Join the tour of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad sites in Maryland, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African-Americans to escape into free states and Canada. Learn how Harriet successfully escaped from slavery and how she then heroically led others to freedom. The program will focus on Harriet Tubman's (1822-1913) inspirational life and feature many of the Underground Railroad sites in Maryland associated with her.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Film | The Grinch (2018): Animated Adventure from Dr. Seuss


A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones 85 min. See link for COVID protocols.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Performance | Musical Storytime! (in-person and online)


Join Bravo the dog and his theatre friends as they bring picture books to life with live original music. Listen to 3 stories, play a few games, sing a song. Bravo will greet you and happily receive belly rubs! Duration: approximately 20 minutes. Takes place every Sat at 1 pm (not on Nov 13 & 27 and Dec 25th). New stories and games each month. All patrons over the age of 12 - must show proof of vaccination. All patrons over the age of 2 must wear a mask. Appropriate for all ages, recommended for 4+.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Tour | Barcelona: Christmas Lights in La Rambla! (online)


It is Christmas Lights Time! Discover the most famous Ave of Barcelona's Old Town Center, illuminated right before the big family Holiday. Learn about the sites, curiosities and stories revolving around Las Ramblas, a large boulevard which runs through the heart of the city center. Stroll by Canaletas Fountain, Amat's Family Palace, Flower's, Painters and caricaturists section, Miro's mosaic, House of the Dragon, elegant arched Royal Sq. with early works of Antonio Gaudi, ending at the Old Harbor by the Mediterranean Sea.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Songs and Shenanigans: An Afternoon of Irish Music


Back by popular demand, Songs and Shenanigans makes its return.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Irish Christmas! (online)


Join Ireland's own Keith & Kristyn Getty, known for modern hymns and carols such as In Christ Alone, and their band of top Irish and American musicians for the livestream of Sing! An Irish Christmas.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Songbook: An Artist Collective's Music from 20 Years (online)


Songbook is a musical showcase drawing from My Barbarian’s extensive repertoire over the last two decades, reuniting musicians who played in the band at Los Angeles music venues in the early 2000s. Staged for multiple video cameras and broadcast live from Los Angeles, My Barbarian’s Songbook is a streaming event that pays homage to TV variety shows of the 1970s, with a nod to the public access underground of the 1980s. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
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Broadway | Broadway Show!

Regular Price: $101
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin and More at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $50
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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