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16 free events take place on Friday, January 15 in New York City.
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16 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, January 15, 2016

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Tour | Central Park Daytime Photography Tour


Explore Central Park’s most scenic spots. Have a great time if your passion is New York and photography while visiting the lungs of Manhattan. They will pass the Ramble, the Bow Bridge, The Point and more. This tour takes place Fridays at 10am.
   Midtown,
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10:00 am
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 15, 2015 to May 26, 2016.
   Lower Manhattan,
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12:20 pm
free, no reservation required

Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


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. This tour takes place every Friday.
   Midtown,
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12:30 pm
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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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. This tour takes place Thursdays through Sundays at 2pm.
   East Williamsburg,
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2:00 pm
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Film | George Cukor's Oscar Nominee Holiday (1938): In Love with a Rich Girl


Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Doris Nolan. A young man falls in love with a girl from a rich family. His unorthodox plan to go on holiday for the early years of his life is met with skepticism by everyone except for his fiancée's eccentric sister and long suffering brother. 96 minutes
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Tibet: Looking Back: Photographs by Jaroslav Poncar


Jaroslav Poncar’s photographs of Tibet were taken over four extensive journeys more than twenty years ago. On all his journeys to the Himalayas and Tibet since 1976, Poncar traveled with two antique Russian panoramic cameras FT-2. Poncar was born in Prague in 1945. He now lives in Cologne, where he was professor at the Department of Imaging Sciences at the University of the Applied Sciences until his retirement in 2010.
   Midtown,
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6:00 pm
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Student Recitals


6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Bang-Shyuan Chen, piano 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Kuan-Ting Cho, accompanying 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Cassandra Kalinofski, mezzo-soprano
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy/variety show


This show will feature Megan Sass (NY Funny Songs Festival), Subhah Agarwal (New York Comedy Festival), writer/producer/performer Andrew J. Lederer (The Huffington Post), a house band and more. 21 and over only
   Alphabet City, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Film | Ralph Nelson's Oscar Winner Charlie (1968): Experimental Genius


Stars: Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala. An intellectually disabled man undergoes an experiment that gives him the intelligence of a genius. 103 min. Snacks and beverages included.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Jazz | Sebastien Ammann, Jazz Piano


Ammann brings his jazz quartet to the concert hall for an evening of his original compositions as well as works by several renowned jazz composers.
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Argentine Nocturnes: Grammy-winning pianist with critically-acclaimed cellist


Acclaimed cellist and innovative educator Eric Edberg brings his versatile, and often unconventional artistry to New York City. He teams up with the Grammy-winning pianist and composer Fernando Otero for a program of original compositions. ,br> This free event features Otero's sensuous, Latin-tinged compositions enhanced by the exciting chemistry between these two dynamic performers.
   Midtown, New York, NY
7:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Chamberfest: Schubert, Mendelssohn


Program: Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49 with violinist Pinhua Zeng, cellist Yifei Li, and pianist Jiaqi Long Schubert's Piano Trio in E-flat Major, D. 929 with violinist Chelsea H.J. Kim, cellist Issei Herr, and pianist Yuchong Wu.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
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7:30 pm
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Jazz | The Lab Sessions: Experimental Jazz Party and Jam Session


The Lab Sessions is an experimental jazz party and jam session hosted by bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones which explores genres from traditional & contemporary jazz, eclectic soul, funk, rock, and neo soul. This event occurs Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | Onaje Allan Gumbs' Trio, Melodic Jazz Combo


Acclaimed pianist, composer, and arranger Onaje Allan Gumbs, bassist Gregory M Jones, and drummer EJ Strickland form the core of this ensemble, while the “plus” is a rotating cast of special guest musicians and vocalists. Gumbs — a veteran sideman best known as a member of the legendary trumpeter Woody Shaw’s band and for playing alongside greats like Nat Adderley, Betty Carter, and Cassandra Wilson — is renowned for the beautifully reflective, lyrical touch he brings to the piano.
   Fort Greene,
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