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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 6, 2012?

29 free events take place on Friday, January 6 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 6 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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29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, January 6, 2012

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Workshop | Open Computer Lab


Are you having trouble with your email? Don't know how to cut and paste? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one on one assistance!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Other | Shoshana Collection of Ancient Coins of Judea


This is the first ever public display of the multi-million dollar Shoshana Collection of Ancient Coins of Judea. It is described as "the greatest assembly of coins related to the foundation of ancient Israel ever offered." Among the more than 2,300 coins spanning 11 centuries is one of only two known surviving Year 1 (66 C.E.) prototype silver shekels valued at $750,000 or more, and the only known surviving Year 1 silver quarter-shekel also valued at $750,000 or more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Other | Bridge Club for Advanced Beginners


Are you a Bridge buff? Put on your game face and show off your best moves. For advanced beginner players only.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free

Parade | The 35th Annual Three Kings Day Parade


A time-honored procession through the streets of El Barrio. Spirit and joy abound as they parade with camels, music, colorful puppets, dancing, and parrandas on this magical day.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

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

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Workshop | Organizing and Managing Your Job Search


John Crant shows how to look at your job search and next career opportunity from a different angle. Discover how to plan, set goals, and manage your job search. Topics covered include: 15 Pathways to Job Search Success Networking Strategy Job Search Activity Goals & Tracking Weekly Review of Your Goals Calling a Hiring Manager, and Strategy 30 Second Calling ‘Script’: Preparation before Calling
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Concert | Bach at Noon


This Organ Meditations Series features the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free

Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban explorer, historian, and storyteller Justin Ferate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Tour | 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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12:30 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 | Native American Films


Featuring films by and about Native Americans. At 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | U.S. Customs House Building Tour


Museum Ambassadors provide a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | David Mamet's The Winslow Boy (1999): He Didn't Do It


With Rebecca Pidgeon, Jeremy Northam and Nigel Hawthorne. The story follows the lives of the Winslows, a banker's family living in turn-of-the-century London, as they fight to prove the innocence of their youngest son accused of theft. 104 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Master Class | String Quartet Master Class with Robert Mann


A Live Streaming Event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | All About Computers: PC vs. Mac


This class is a lecture/demonstration. Are you a Mac, PC... or neither? This class discusses the differences between Apple's Mac computers and Windows-based PC computers by highlighting the advantages, and limitations, of each platform.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A 45-minute in-depth look at the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Festival | Annual Three Kings Day Celebration


A Free Holiday Event for all families! Families of all cultural backgrounds take part. The event returns in 2012 in larger scale. New York's award-winning Latino theater company for young audiences will commemorate one of the most important Latin American Holidays, Three Kings Day, with its highly praised annual celebration. The first 1,000 children who arrive will personally meet and greet the Three Kings, as well as receive a complimentary Holiday gift. The event has now grown into a large street festival, featuring live music by Bomba & Plena ensemble Los Pleneros de La 21, arts and crafts, ethnic food, and multiple family activities.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Chess & Games Club


A beginning level Chess gaming group for all ages. Other games considered as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Performance | Happy Hour Comedy Show


Get your liquid courage at a discounted price and then show the world what you’ve been practicing at home. Our Friday Jam will focus on improving something new every week. Show up ready to be challenged, meet new people, and improvise! FREE FOR ALL this jam will get you ready for the next level of improv while being the perfect pregame to your weekend. There are four rotating formats with different hosts. So Happy Hour! never falls down and in a crumpled heap in the john, it just stays buzzed and bubbly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Classic Indian Film: Raj Kapoor's The Vagabond (1951)


One of the greatest and most famous Indian films ever made, The Vagabond was a global (or at least Soviet and developing world) sensation. Collaborating for the first time with star writer K.A. Abbas, Kapoor concocted a modern-day version of the tale of Rama’s banishment of Sita. A judge rejects his pregnant wife after she is kidnapped and presumably raped by a criminal. 193 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free

Concert | Faculty Recital: Lee Feldman / Eddy Malave


This concert features: Lee Feldman, piano, performing Bach WTC Book 2 and jazz standards, and Eddy Malave, viola, and Sheila Browne, viola, performing music by Bridge, Leclair and Handel-Harvesson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Robert Mann String Quartet


   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | The Melting Pot Comedy Show


You’re Charlotte hosts The Melting Pot, a new show that brings together two teams of complete strangers (who happen to be some of the top performers at the PIT, Magnet and UCB) to trade tips, learn from each other, and unite the New York City improv community. Come like a lonely little puppy and leave with your new best friend!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Performance | One-Woman Show: Camille O’Sullivan's Feel


An award-winning actress, architect and painter, Irish/French chanteuse Camille O’Sullivan is one of Ireland’s most unique artists. With five-star sell-out seasons in London, New York, Sydney Opera House, and Edinburgh, this charismatic performer presents the work of Nick Cave, Jacques Brel, David Bowie, Tom Waits, and many others in her very own distinctively theatrical style.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Performance | Honey Badger Comedy Show


Honey Badger is BACK! It’s the improv extravaganza that will blow your mind. Hilarious improvisers from different teams, theaters and disciplines come together to throw down in a wild show where no holds are barred. Stay for an OPEN JAM at the end and get up on stage yourself. You can forget your worries on this night because Honey Badger don’t care. Honey Badger don’t give a s*!t. Created and produced by Meghan O’Keefe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | New York Guitar Festival: The Apollo Project


In honor of the 30th anniversary of Brian Eno's tribute to the NASA moon landings, Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks, the New York Guitar Festival presents a live re-imagining of this sonic masterpiece featuring the ambient ensemble itsnotyouitsme, guitar master Larry Campbell, and special guests including Noveller and Tortoise’s Jeff Parker. The performance also features scenes from Craig Teper’s documentary, Man In The Right Seat, about Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Concert | Howard Fishman, Singer/Songwriter


Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, guitarist, and bandleader Howard Fishman is an artist whose work “transcends time and idiom” (The New York Times). New Orleans street brass, touches of gypsy jazz, and other idioms contribute to an unvarnished pop sound that draws influences from all corners of the American songbook.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Undefined Comedy Show


Come out to Undefined, a monthly variety show hosted by Jeremy Wein. Come see some of the best stand-ups comics, sketch and improv groups, musicians and other awesome weirdness come together right before your eyes every month. Previous performers have included Seth Herzog, Myq Kaplan, Death By Roo Roo, Doppleganger, Carla Rhodes, Kurt Braunohler, Neal Brennan, and Joe Mande. So you never know who will show up.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$5
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