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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 13, 2022?

26 free events take place on Tuesday, December 13 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 13 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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26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, December 13, 2022

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Carols on the Keys
free events nyc Ice Carving Live
free events nyc Finale: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim (in-person and online)
free events nyc 156 Year Old Chorus Performs in an Intimate Venue
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Other | Luminaries: A Mesmerizing Display of Colorful Lanterns


Conceived by the LAB at Rockwell Group, Luminaries’ glowing canopy consists of 640 twinkling custom lanterns that change in color and intensity. View a special light show at the top of every hour from 8am to 10pm, set to holiday songs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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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
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Workshop | Adult Zumba


Exercise in disguise! Get in on the fun featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on your balance, coordination and range of motion. Bring your friends and come prepared for enthusiastic instruction, a little strength training and a lot of fun.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Tour | Garment District: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More


Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Concert | Carols on the Keys


Celebrate the holiday season with a professional crooner who will play seasonal favorites on the keys. Feel free to listen or gather your colleagues and sing along. Today's Performer: Franca Vercelloni, who has made a name for herself in recent years as a pianist at Marie's Crisis, New York's gem of a musical theatre sing-along dive bar. From behind this piano, she has had the honor of leading thousands of people from all walks of life - actors, teachers, doctors, lawyers, servers, activists and tourists - in deliriously wild choruses of songs from the American musical theatre canon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered: Exhibition Walkthrough


This is an hour-long tour, offered in person and led by gallery guides, take participants through the current exhibition to experience different perspectives of the works on view.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Discussion | A Discussion of Yiddish Cultural and Music Festivals (online)


This past summer, like many in the past, thousands of people attended festivals, workshops, and programs to hear, learn and listen to klezmer and Yiddish music. Such festivals and intensive learning programs occur at different parts of the year and in different places around the globe. This program shares information about and highlights from four such programs. Chaired by Alex Weiser (YIVO, Director of Public Programs), the panel to will include: Alan Bern (Yiddish Summer Weimar, Founding Artistic Director) Lisa Newman (Yid-Stock, Director of Public Programs at the Yiddish Book Center) Pete Rushefsky (Yiddish NY, Co-Founder) Avia Moore (KlezKanada, Artistic Director)
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Other | Exchange Plants with Fellow Green Thumbed Growers


Meet other plant lovers at this free plant swap. All are welcome to stop by and trade plants, tips, and stories with fellow gardeners. You are encouraged to bring a healthy and pest-free plant or cutting to swap, but it's not required. Also, please bring your own bags and/or containers to carry your new green friends home.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Lecture | Bergmann vs Becker on Marriage Theory: The Emergence of Feminist Economics as a Challenge to Neoclassical Economics


Prof. Giandomenica Becchio from Turin University will speak. Barbara Bergmann's economic analysis of marriage is pivotal for understanding the creation of feminist economics as a reaction to the way Becker's new home economics dealt with the economics of the family. Bergmann's research had a twofold aim: a rejection of neoclassical economics in order to understand the behavior of the family, and an urgent call for a crucial revision of the discipline as a whole. Bergmann's analysis of gender inequality in the labor market, in the distribution of resources within families and in the division of labor between spouses made her one of the most active pioneers of feminist economics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Performance | Ice Carving Live


Everyone's favorite winter event returns! Catch a glimpse of the intricately carved, life-sized ice sculptures. NYC-based artist collective Okamoto Studio returns for the ninth year of spectacular live ice carving, transforming ordinary blocks of crystal-clear ice into astounding sculptural works of art. Okamoto Studio works with ice year-round, producing artful installations and performances out of the crystal-clear ice for all kinds of events--fashion shows, film premieres, product launches, weddings and anniversaries, to name a few. Founded in 2003, the NYC-based artist collective creates designs that consider both the functional and aesthetic benefits of ice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Time of Day: Group Show


Artists throughout time have struggled to capture the beauty of fleeting light, the magic of sunrise, and romance of moonlight. To kick off the new year, images reflecting the time of day will grace the Skylight gallery. All of the artworks are by member artists. Free soft drinks and platters.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | New York City Opera Christmas Caroling


A quartet of singers from New York City Opera will perform an hour of iconic Christmas carols and holiday favorites alongside students from LaGuardia High School Show Choir, accompanied by a brass quintet featuring artists from New York City Opera Orchestra. Perfect for all ages, this free concert takes place in front of an iconic skating rink and can be enjoyed by skaters and visitors throughout the village.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment


One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | the idea that people are particularly engaging when they speak...


This installment of Randy Cohen's podast Person Place Thing will be a conversation with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation. Person Place Thing is an interview show based on the idea that people are particularly engaging when they speak, not directly about themselves, but about one person, one place, and one thing with particular meaning to them. The result: surprising stories from great talkers and thinkers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | Finale: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim (in-person and online)


D.T. Max, a staff writer at The New Yorker, discusses his new collection of deeply personal interviews with the late Stephen Sondheim, conducted in the last year of the composer-lyricist's life. The conversations revealed Sondheim as he was rarely seen in public, with a candor and vulnerability little shown before. Now, Max brings together the unedited interviews, creating a remarkable portrait of an artist in his twilight, offering insight into the mind and heart of a genius who indelibly influenced American musical theater and popular culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Concert | 156 Year Old Chorus Performs in an Intimate Venue


The Mendelssohn Glee Club presents a mix of popular, folk, opera, gospel, and holiday tunes. The Mendelssohn Glee Club of New York City was founded in 1866, celebrating its 156th anniversary in 2022. Named for composer Felix Mendelssohn, the Club has presented at least two free concerts in every year since its founding. The nonprofit organization is the oldest noncollege-affiliated men's chorus and the second oldest independent musical organization in the country.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Book Discussion | The West Wing and Beyond: What I Saw Inside the Presidency


Former presidential photographer Pete Souza will share rarely seen photographs and tell stories from his new book. Following his presentation, Souza will take questions from the audience. Pete Souza has spent more time in the Oval Office than almost any person in history. During the Obama administration alone, Souza was inside the presidential bubble for more than 25,000 hours and made nearly 2 million photographs. Brimming with his gorgeous images paired with fascinating storytelling, The West Wing and Beyond offers a one-of-a-kind look into the personalities and fascinating details that comprise the modern presidency. The result is an unprecedented view of how our democracy really works and is an essential book for every citizen who believes in American democracy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Chat About The First Book by Nobel Prize in Literature Winner (Online)


Read and discuss Toni Morrison's first novel The Bluest Eye, the story of a young African-American girl named Pecola who grew up following the Great Depression. Set in 1941, the story is about how she is consistently regarded as "ugly" due to her mannerisms and dark skin. As a result, she develops an inferiority complex, which fuels her desire for the blue eyes she equates with "whiteness". The book's controversial topics of racism, incest, and child molestation have led to numerous attempts to ban the novel from schools and libraries in the United States. Moderated by Ilan Stavans Chloe Anthony Wofford Morrison (1931 - 2019), known as Toni Morrison, was an American novelist. Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970. The critically acclaimed Song of Solomon (1977) brought her national attention and won the National Book Critics Circle Award. In 1988, Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for Beloved (1987); she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Award-winning, internationally-renowned teacher, essayist, translator, and cultural critic Ilan Stavans is the publisher of Restless Books, the Lewis-Sebring Professor of Humanities, Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College, and a consultant to the Oxford English Dictionary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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City Walk | 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. Lighting and window displays we visit on the tour: (tentative until displays are up): Rockefeller Center St. Patrick's Cathedral Saks Fifth Ave Macy's Herald Square Bergdorf Goodman Tiffany and Co. and much more Rain, snow or shine. Dress appropriate for the weather (jackets, scarves, hats, gloves and layers).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Photographer Talk: Street Photography


A talk with Amy Touchette, a Brooklyn-based photographer specializing in street portraits. Trained at the International Center of Photography, where she now teaches, her photographs are exhibited and published internationally, including at the National Portrait Gallery in London, and in the book Women Street Photographers (Prestel, 2021).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | The Year in Jazz


Organized and moderated by Nate Chinen, The Year in Jazz is a panel discussion about the music, the artists, and the moments that shaped jazz in 2022. This year's panel includes Keanna Fairclaoth, Marcus J. Moore and Nate Chinen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Writing and Parenting (online)


Writers Cleyvis Natera, Lan Samantha Chang and Jacquelyn Mitchard discuss writer-mom issues from various perspectives.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Club | Gaia, Queen of Ants by Hamid Ismailov


The group will discuss Gaia, Queen of Ants from Uzbek author-in-exile Hamid Ismailov, translated by Shelley Fairweather-Vega. One of Ismailov's few novels written in Uzbek, Gaia, Queen of Ants offers a rare portrait of a complex and little-known part of the world. A plot centered on political corruption and ethnic conflict is punctuated with Sufi philosophy and religious gullibility. As Ismailov's characters grapple with questions of faith, power, sex, and family, Gaia, Queen of Ants presents a moving tale of universal themes set against a Central Asian backdrop in the twenty-first century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Talk | The Chanukah Miracle: What Are We Celebrating? (online)


The Festival of Lights is perhaps one of the most celebrated holidays in the Jewish calendar, and the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days is one of the most famous holiday stories. This is a learning session with Rabbi Aviad Bodner, in preparation for Chanukah, as he explores what this holiday is reallyall about. Bodner serves as Rabbi of Congregation Ramath Orah on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Modern and Classical Works for Guitar


The Mannes Guitar Department concert will feature solo and ensemble performances by Mannes guitarists. Special guests include violin and flute performers of Mannes and guitarists from the Jazz department. Program Ferdinando Carulli (1770 - 1841) Grand Trio No. 1 Jacques-Martin Hotteterre (1674 - 1763) Trio Sonata No. 1 Leonhard von Call (1767 - 1815) Concert Variations, Op. 68 Tory Takemitsu (1930 - 1996) All in Twilight Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Prelude, BWV 998 Leo Brouwer (1939 - ) Estudios 1, 2, 3, 6 Avinoam Ettun, Searching for Colors Alexander Scriabin (1872 - 1915) Prelude in C Major Manuel de Falla () El Circolo Magico Anonymous 16th Century Composer, La Rossignol, Dreweries Accordes Gaspar Sanz (1640 - 1710) Canarios, Las Folias de Espana
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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