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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 20, 2018?

28 free events take place on Saturday, January 20 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 20 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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28 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 20, 2018

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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House - the landmark former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College - offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR's rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor's activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara's support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Hear the voices of the Roosevelts and their visitors, and see Roosevelt memorabilia, photographs, and documents. ·
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

City Walk | East Village Sights and Sounds Tour


Downtown Manhattan's East Village is one of NYC's most beloved neighborhood's for good reason--it's home to one of the world's most renown centers of architectural study, a 163 year old bar, was the center of the punk rock scene and Nuyorican literary movement, and even holds a cemetery where a President was once buried. This walking tour showcases the the rich history of a neighborhood that means so much to so many.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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City Walk | Greenwich Village Walk


About 4 miles. See historic sites in Greenwich Village. Bring water. Eat lunch at a neighborhood restaurant. Call to confirm before 10 P.M.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Workshop | Origami Meetup Group


OMG NYC is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - the ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Play | Hyacinth Goes Camping: A Comedy Presented by Equity Library Theater


Based up Keeping Up Appearances by Roy Clarke. Also playing: Oh Mother! and Love of Life
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | High Line Winter Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky on a special winter walking tour. This is a 45-minute long tour led by High Line docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather. Tours are every Saturday until February 24, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House - the landmark former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College - offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR's rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor's activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara's support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Hear the voices of the Roosevelts and their visitors, and see Roosevelt memorabilia, photographs, and documents. ·
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Screening | An Afternoon with Dancer Arthur Mitchell


This special afternoon includes a rare screening of the dance documentary Rhythmetron with a live appearance by Arthur Mitchell.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Gotham Pulp Collectors Club


If you collect, read, or are just interested in classic pulp magazines, you want to know about the Gotham Pulp Collectors Club. They are pulp readers and collectors who meet once a month to talk about their favorite subject: popular fiction magazines from the first half of the 20th century. They discuss what they've been reading along with new developments in the fields of reprints, movies, TV, auctions, conventions, "new pulp" fiction, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Master Class | William DeVan, piano


A master class is a lesson, with observers, given by an expert on a particular instrument and/or style. All observers, regardless of their instrument, can benefit from listening to a Master Class. Topics discussed include areas of overall musicianship.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Opera | New York Opera Forum presents Donizetti's Anna Bolena


The New York Opera Forum presents a concert version of Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti. In this first of the three Tudor tragedies, Anne Boleyn is fearing for her life. Henry VIII has fallen for another, Jane Seymour, and his men help to bring his wife down through rumors and accusations of incest and infidelity. With Henry doing whatever it takes for his divorce to go through, will Anne be spared or will her head face the chopping block? Musical Director Richard Nechamkin leads a cast and chorus of some of the finest singers in New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free

Tour | Bushwick 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk (2017): Famous WW2 Rescue


Stars: Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance. Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. 106 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Tour | Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the one of the most active and most famous squares in NYC through discussions about the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped its surroundings. You’ll hear how the 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 famous sculpture and so much more! The tour takes place every Saturday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | David Lean's Summertime (1955): Italian Romance


Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda. A lonely American woman unexpectedly finds romance in Venice, Italy. 100 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Edgar Wright's Baby Driver (2017): Surprise Summer Hit


Stars: Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm. After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail. 112 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Roosevelt House Public Tour


Roosevelt House - the landmark former double townhouse of Franklin, Eleanor and Sara Delano Roosevelt, and now owned by Hunter College - offers visitors a chance to get closer to a family as unique as the city they inhabited, and to explore the private spaces where some of the most iconic public policy of the 20th century was shaped. Hear about FDR's rise to the presidency after his struggle with polio, Eleanor's activism for civil rights and human rights, and Sara's support for interracial and interfaith initiatives. Hear the voices of the Roosevelts and their visitors, and see Roosevelt memorabilia, photographs, and documents. ·
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Curator's Talk: Rendered Cities


For the past two years, ANGL Collective have been working collaboratively among themselves and together with different artists to artistically research the effects of architectural renderings on the urban environment. In their talk, they will address and open up questions that have emerged in their research using examples of past projects as well as the current exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


Forty-five minute organ meditations celebrating the diverse repertoire of the pipe organ. 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 and Boody Organ Builders. Takes place every Saturday from Sept. 9, 2017 to May 27, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | MAP Wind Ensemble and Orchestra perform works by Holst, Bach, Wagner, Verdi


Program: BACH (arr. Lake) Jesu nimm dich deiner Glieder, BWV 40 REINEKE Rise of the Firebird HOLST (arr. Owens) Mars from The Planets WAGNER (arr. Cailliet) Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin ELLINGTON/BERLIN (arr. Nandagopan) It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Blue Skies HANDEL Vivace from Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 3, No. 6, HWV 317 ROSSINI (arr. Colosimo) Overture from Il Signor Bruschino VERDI (arr. Dackow) Overture from Nabucco IPPOLITOV-IVANOV (arr. Isaac) Procession of the Sardar from Caucasian Sketches, Suite No. 1 ANDERSON Sleigh Ride Murray Colosimo and Terry Szor, conductors
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Simon Jacobs discusses his book Palaces


Simon Jacobs’ first novel is about midwestern punks in the wilderness, the decline of civilization, and the insidious currents of power.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Flor de Toloache: New York City's fFrst and Only All-Female Mariachi Ensemble


New York City's first and only all-female full mariachi ensemble brings its fresh, boundary-breaking take on traditional Mexican music to BAMcafé. With disparate roots, including several regions of Mexico, as well as Puerto Rico, Europe, and the US, each member brings her own rich cultural heritage to the group's versatile sound. The Latin Grammy winners recently capped an international tour with Cafe Tacvba, where—like the toloache flower, which is still considered a love potion in Mexico—the women cast a spell over audiences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | The Laura Campisi Trio


An award-winning songwriter and jazz singer based out in New York City, Laura has performed with various musical ensembles throughout Europe, America and Canada, and continues to produce a wide range of music: from Jazz and Folk, to the traditional Sicilian repertoire as well as Italian and Mediterranean songs. She also writes original compositions in English, Italian and Sicilian, and sings in Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Punjabi, Sicilian and Neapolitan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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