Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 15, 2011?
24 free events take place on Saturday, January 15 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 January 15 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 January . 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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The quality and quantity of free events, free things to do that happen in New York City every day of the year is truly amazing.
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24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 15, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
A stellar musical event. A concert showcasing the artistry of internationally acclaimed performers and distinguished faculty members at a leading New York conservatory.
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.
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.”