11 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 6, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Editor's Pick
Conceived by the LAB at Rockwell Group, Luminaries' glowing canopy consists of 640 twinkling custom lanterns ...
more >> that change in color and intensity.View a special light show at the top of every hour from 8am to 10pm featuring one of following holiday songs: Winter Wonderland by Michael Buble Silver Bells by Tony Bennett Carol of the Bells by The Bird and The Bee Let It Snow by Pentatonix
New York City, NY; NYC
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations ...
more >> for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO
3 Hour Lower Manhattan
Harlem
Chelsea and the High Line
6 Hour Downtown Combined
Greenwich Village
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Graffiti and Street Art Tours
World Trade Center
New York City, NY; NYC
Santa Claus is coming to town! This venue is transforming into a wonderland of family entertainment, ...
more >> with a lineup of events that will make your holidays unforgettable. From the whimsical world of My Little Pony to the high-flying antics of the Harlem Globetrotters, there's something for everyone. Step into a Peanuts paradise for a cozy holiday experience or join Rosie Fuentes from PBS Kids' Rosie's Rules for a festive celebration. Each event offers exclusive screenings, photo ops, and interactive activities for the kids. November 25 - January 7, Wednesdays to Sundays. CFT members have to use a code (provided below the location) to get free admission.
New York City, NY; NYC
A tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, the gallery's most ambitious presentation ...
more >> of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Start times: 1pm, 2:30pm
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish
In a SharQui class, you’ll learn new moves and combinations in flow. You’ll gradually build up to ...
more >> more complex movements starting with the very basics! If you can walk in place, you can belly dance with SharQui. This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping. Instructor: Kaitlin Hines-Vargas
New York City, NY; NYC
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Looking for a way out of their mundane government jobs, Austin Millbarge and Emmett Fitz-Hume take the ...
more >> entrance exam for a CIA espionage program. Immediately chosen to take part in a top-secret mission in the Middle East by the officious Gen. Sline, the new recruits are set upon by Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Soon it becomes clear that the hapless pair are being used as decoys to expose the Russians for a Cold War nuclear showdown. Director: John Landis Cast: Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Forrest, Donna Dixon, Bruce Davison, Bernie Casey, William Prince, Tom Hatten Chevy Chase is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He became the breakout cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live (1975-1976), where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the show. As both a performer and a writer on the series, he earned two Primetime Emmy Awards out of four nominations. Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and musician. Aykroyd was a writer and an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979. For his work on the show, he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. After his departure, he has since returned to guest roles. Aykroyd gained prominence for writing and starring as Dr. Raymond "Ray" Stantz in Ghostbusters (1984), and Ghostbusters II (1989). He also is known for his comedic roles in Trading Places (1983), Spies Like Us (1985), Dragnet (1987), Coneheads (1993), The Great Outdoors (1988), The Blues Brothers (1980), and its 1998 sequel.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, registration required
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go ...
more >> off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Director: Bill Holderman Cast: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, Andy García, Don Johnson Diane Keaton is an American actress. She has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two Emmy Awards. Jane Fonda is an American actress and activist. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Joyce Kozloff has long addressed political, economic, and cultural divides through her mixed-media practice. ...
more >> Since the early 1990s, Kozloff has used mapping as a framework to build upon enduring interests in decorative arts, history, popular culture, and political struggles. Joyce Kozloff: Collateral Damage presents a new series of paintings alongside recent and earlier works about war, centering her continual innovation and expansion of the category of political art. The works in this exhibition utilize the changing iconographies and technologies of mapping to chart patterns of power, drawing from ancient atlases to contemporary Google imaging.
New York City, NY; NYC
Editor's Pick
A one hour performance (no intermission), including a Q & A session with the musicians. The program ...
more >> is announced at the performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
4:00 pm
Free, donations are...
Editor's Pick
Multi-disciplinary performance artist Kyoko Takenaka in collaboration with artist Tobi Adebajo (UK), ...
more >> artistic director Prisca Choe, and dancer Marie Lloyd Paspe. The evening will be composed of original movement, music, installation work, and wardrobe pieces surrounding an oceanic dreamscape that incorporates themes of water, grief, rebirth, and integration with nature. This performance is a fusion of the artists' diasporic experiences and expressions; highlighting ancestry and collective healing--from Japanese + Yoruba mythology and butoh + bata movement, to Filipinx kapwa philosophy, to the Korean concept of 'Han'.
New York City, NY; NYC