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24 free events take place on Saturday, January 15 in New York City.
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24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 15, 2011

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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Workshop | Harlem Knitting Circle


Gather with other knitters and perhaps pick-up a few tips and tricks as you work on your own creations!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Gallery Talk | Tour of the Exhibition 112 Greene Street: The Early Years (1970-1974)


An exhibition documenting the evolution of a building. Gallery tour and talk with the curator, Jessamyn Fiore.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past” Tour


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | A Concert Version of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda


New York Opera Forum performs the complete opera. A live musical recital performed in concert with piano accompaniment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Art-Inspired Dance: Marsi Burns' Dancing in the Moment


Burns responds with movement to the print works of Joyce Ellen Weinstein, accompanied by Mark Weinstein, jazz flutist.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   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
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Wellness as a Lifestyle


For many deciding to embark on a wellness journey can be a lonely one, however with the assistance of family and community it can be an extremely joyous and rewarding occasion for all. Learn how to get the family on a Wellness plan and then take your plan to members of your community to get them excited about being well. Gain, a healthier you, family and community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Concert | Chamber Music Performance with Sybarite5


Comprised of Sami Merdinian and Sarah Whitney, violins; Angela Pickett, viola; Laura Metcalf, cello; and Louis Levitt, bass, Sybarite5 has taken audiences around the United States by storm. From Radiohead to Mozart, this group of talented, diverse musicians has changed the perception of chamber music performance. From the moment that their bows hit the strings, the audience is taken on a wild ride that engages the senses and redefines the rules.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Discussion | Tennessee Williams and the Avant Garde


A group of noted experimental stage directors, including David Herskovitz, Moises Kaufman, Elizabeth LeCompte, and newcomer Travis Chamberlain, explore Tennessee Williams’ relation to the avant-garde and the ways in which these artists have deconstructed his works for contemporary audiences. Hosted by Andy Horwitz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Alexander Wu performs from his CD Rhythm Roads Across the Americas


The pianist's debut CD includes music of Dave Brubeck, George Gershwin, Oscar Peterson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Astor Piazzolla.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free

Slide Lecture | Edible Secrets


CIA assassinations… Black Panther arrests… Communist Jell-O… What now? Come out for a presentation of declassified documents about assassination by milkshake, subliminal inducements via popcorn, and the power and perils of free ice cream as illustrated by Black Panther Fred Hampton. Presenters Mia Partlow and Michael Hoerger are also the co-authors of the book Edible Secrets: A Food Tour of Classified US History.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested admission

Concert | Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra performs works by Copland, Ives and Joplin


The Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra inaugurates its third season with an all-American program, highlighted by KCO Music Director Gary S. Fagin’s new composition, Robert Moses Astride New York, featuring visionary performer Rinde Eckert. Also on the program are works by Euday L. Bowman, Scott Joplin, Charles Ives, and Aaron Copland; a special performance by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus singing the music of Bob Dylan, Leonard Bernstein, and James Taylor; and a public dance to Richard Rodgers’ “Carousel Waltz.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Faculty Recital - Marcia Eckert, piano


A stellar musical event. A concert showcasing the artistry of internationally acclaimed performers and distinguished faculty members at a leading New York conservatory.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | House/Afrobeat Music: Earthman Experience


Haitian-born house music pioneer Richard “Earthman” Laurent's sounds have graced everything from national TV commercials to HBO miniseries soundtracks. Together with his slick Afrobeat ensemble, the Earthman Experience—and anchored by the indefatigable DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry—Earthman’s musical medicine goes down with ease, and with plenty of groove to spare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:00 pm
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Performance | MacGuffin Improv Comedy


The improvisers of MacGuffin perform a montage of scenes where they explore different places, people, and situations inspired an audience suggestion of a single location. True to its name, MacGuffin is always one step ahead of the audience's expectations. Its members have studied with some of the finest improv theatres in the country. MacGuffin was also an official selection at the 2010 Chicago Improv Festival, where they were hailed by Annoyance Theater co-founder and Artistic Director of The Chicago Improv Festival Mark Sutton for their “ability to find depth in the simplest things.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$6
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