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18 free events take place on Tuesday, January 6 in New York City.
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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 am
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Parade | Three Kings Day. Celebration With Live Music & Colorful Floats


The Three Kings Day Parade fills the streets with music, floats, camels, and community joy. This year's theme, !Pa'lante, Siempre Pa'lante! ("Forward, Always Forward!"), honors the Young Lords' legacy and traditions of cultural resistance and mutual care. Festivities begin with a morning kickoff celebration, followed by a parade featuring school groups, performers, and community organizations. Spectators are welcome along the whole route.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
8:30 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
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Tour | All About the Garment District: Fashion, History, Immigrants


Join born and raised New Yorker, Mike, in exploring the Garment District of New York. Learn about the apparel industry developed in New York and how it came to be located in its current district. Expect to hear about iconic designers Ralph, Oscar, and Calvin, as well as the Gangsters and Labor Unions that shaped New York and this District. Tour Guide Mike has spent the greater portion of his life working in the Garment industry himself -- expect first-hand anecdotes and wisdom
   Manhattan, New York, NY
10:30 am
free, RSVP required

Museums | Tuesday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
11:30 am
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | Works by Robert Schumann, Saint-Saens and More


Juhee Lim, piano, performs a series of works by Romantic and Modern composers. Program: Lera Auerbach (1973-) Memento Mori Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) Danse macabre (arr. Liszt)
   Manhattan, New York, NY
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:20 pm
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Film | Rocky (1976): Classic Sports Drama Film with Sylvester Stallone


A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect in the Academy Award-winning classic. Director: John G. Avildsen Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith Sylvester Stallone is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards. Stallone is one of only two actors in history to have starred in a box-office No. 1 film across six consecutive decades.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Film | Americana (2023): Crime Thriller Film


A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day thriller. Director: Tony Tost Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, Eric Dane
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn about the Planning & Logitistics behind Photography Projects


In this talk, Sony Artisan of Imagery and National Geographic photographer Ira talks about his work for National Geographic and the logistics, planning, and workflow that goes into an assignment. He will also share the incredible stories behind the iconic images taken over his 40-year spanning career. In 1978, Ira was sent on an expedition to the North Pole to photograph Japanese explorer Naomi Uemera. The assignment took Ira to the Arctic, a significant departure from his New York City upbringing and started his career as a travel and culture photographer for National Geographic. He traveled to Peru to photograph mummy ruins, to various parts of Italy following the cultivation of olive oil, to Japan documenting Samurai traditions and contributed over 30 international stories to the magazine. 
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Love, Desire, and Gender in Medieval Art


Discover how love, sex, and gender were represented in medieval art through a focused gallery talk. Experts guide small groups through select objects, sharing new insights, untold stories, and close-up perspectives on the works' craftsmanship, symbolism, and social context. Attendees can also ask questions and engage directly with the discussion.   
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Film | A Beautiful Mind (2001): Biographical Drama Film with Russell Crowe


A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery. Director: Ron Howard Cast: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch Russell Crowe is an actor who has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards and a British Academy Film Award. Crowe rose to stardom after playing the title role in the period film Gladiator (2000), winning the Academy Award for Best Actor.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:30 pm
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Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment


The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
6:00 pm
free, registration required

Book Discussion | James Beard Award-Winning Founder of Nobu, Drew Nieporent, Shares His New Book


I'm Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches with Drew Nieporent. Drew Nieporent is a legend in New York's food world-known as "the restaurateur's restaurateur" (Danny Meyer) and "one of the people who changed American restaurants" (Ruth Reichl). The James Beard Award-winning founder of Nobu, Montrachet, and Tribeca Grill has long been celebrated for what Meyer calls "his insatiable appetites for food, hospitality, showmanship, and winning." He's also known as a spellbinding raconteur. In his new book, I'm Not Trying To Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches, Nieporent tells the dramatic story of his own rise to power--from waiting tables to leading a culinary empire--and his eventual partnerships with movie men like Robert DeNiro, Robin Williams, and Francis Ford Coppola. This "startlingly honest" book is not just a memoir, but the portrait of an evolving industry, as Nieporent "takes you behind the kitchen door to show you how the business really works" (Reichl).
   Manhattan, New York, NY
6:30 pm
free, tickets required

Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up


This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an 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.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | New York Times Bestselling Author Shares His New Book, The Viper (+Signing)


Brad Meltzer celebrates the release of his new book, The Viper, with James "Murr" Murray. Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and twelve other bestselling thrillers. This book contributes to the thrilling Zig and Nola series, unraveling a shocking cold case with a personal—and deadly—twist. A purchase of The Viper from this bookstore is required to join the signing line at this event. Please call ahead and speak to a bookseller and reserve your copy.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Great Christmas Boycott of 1906: A Hidden Chapter of American Jewish History (Online!)


Explore a dramatic but little-known moment in New York's past in this online book talk about the 1906 boycott of public school Christmas pageants. Sparked when a Brooklyn principal urged Jewish students to be "more like Jesus Christ," the protest grew into a citywide movement that challenged religious practices in public schools and ignited intense antisemitic backlash. The conversation delves into the activists who led the response, the debates over identity and citizenship it unleashed, and how this episode helped shape the relationship between Jewish communities and American public education.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
7:00 pm
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Comedy Club | Super Story Party


Enjoy a lively night of true stories and comedy as seasoned performers and fresh voices take the mic for a spirited storytelling showcase. Hosted by a veteran producer and storyteller, the evening also features a "Magic Hat Open-Mic," giving audience members a chance to share their own tales.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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