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9 free events take place in New York City on Sunday, January 2, 2011.

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9 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, January 2, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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Other | Ice Skating in the Heart of the City

Bring your own skates and skate for free in the heart of the city.

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8:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Annual New Year's Fitness for EveryBODY Fair

A full day of free fitness classes, seminars, workshops, special offers, giveaways and more! Special appearance by WBA Boxing Champion Yuri Foreman.

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10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour

Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.

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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

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.

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1:00 pm
$6

Screening | Short Films on Native Americans

Showing: On & Off the Res’ w/ Charlie Hill. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.

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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

**Screening | Canadian Documentary: Dennis Allen's CBQM (2009)**

Located 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle, CBQM is more than a radio station. To its far-flung listeners it is a dependable pal, a beacon in the storm of life, a resilient expression of identity and pride. Filmmaker and long-time listener Dennis Allen celebrates CBQM with a big-hearted portrait of the station and the community that sustains it. 66 min.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Other | Ice Skating in the Sky

Bring your owns skates and skate for free on this fifth-floor terrace-turned-ice rink.

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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

City Walk | The New Year's Resolution Tour

Inside Grand Central Terminal. Learn the secrets of Grand Central Terminal. The Whispiring Gallery, The Campbell Apts., The Hole in the ceiling, and more.

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2:00 pm
$15, but only...

Concert | Sunday 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.

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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required

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Classical Music | Holiday Concert at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Dance Performance | "Astonishing" Choreographer

Regular Price: $54
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Mysticism and Music from Broadway Creators

Regular Price: $55
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Comedy by 13-time Emmy Winner with Broadway Actors