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22 free events take place on Monday, January 13 in New York City.
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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, January 13, 2014

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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free events nyc Cast members perform from Marry Me a Little
free events nyc “No Name“ Presents The Uptown Cabaret, a Singers Showcase
free events nyc We’re Shady, We’ll Call You Back, an Interactive Play
free events nyc The 13th Annual ChamberFest, Featuring Works by Menotti, Brahms and Schumann
        

Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


For nearly 100 years, the Beaux-Arts beauty known as Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a Station) has been a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of a great city, impressing both travelers and visitors with it's wonderful architecture and pulsating vibe. It's history is a story of immense wealth, great engineering, a few accidents, a planned sabotage and one terrific ceiling, but most importantly a story of survival and rebirth.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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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11:00 am
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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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Group: Money by Martin Amis


Read the book and join in - they're a welcoming bunch.
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1:00 pm
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway.
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Wii Fit for Adults


Calling all Adults who want to lose or maintain current weight: Join Wii Fit for Adults and benefit from burning calories, socializing, maintaining current weight and/or tracking your BMI. Use the various workouts including yoga, strength training, boxing, stepping, hula hooping, running, and regaining balance through using the balance exercises. The Wii tracks your weight and BMI as well as your progress and allows you to compete with others. It is a fun way to keep a record of your progress while exercising.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | College Piano Recital


Zheng Ma, piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Master Class | Master Class: Allison Miller, Percussion


NYC-based drummer Allison Miller defies all boundaries bringing her individual sound to diverse types of music while preserving their stylistic authenticity. Allison goes from leading her band, BOOM TIC BOOM, to playing with legendary songwriting vocalists Ani DiFranco, Brandi Carlile and Natalie Merchant, to touring with avant-garde saxophonist Marty Ehrlich and legendary organist Doctor Lonnie Smith. She approaches each of these musical situations with her own stylistic identity and a creative, fresh and energetic approach. Allison was chosen as “Rising Star Drummer” in Downbeat’s 53rd and 58th Annual Critics Poll.
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Cast members perform from Marry Me a Little


Lauren Molina, Jason Tam and pianist John Bell perform songs from and sign copies of Sondheim's Marry Me A Little.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Discussion | League of Professional Theatre Women: Oral History Project


A conversation with prominent women in theatre, as part of the League’s ongoing series which chronicles and documents the contributions of significant women in theatre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Mary Ann Caws discusses her book The Modern Art Cookbook


This illustrated talk surveys how artists and writers have eaten, cooked, and depicted food. The author examines the parallels between the art of cuisine and the visual arts and literature, using artworks, diaries, novels, letters, and poems to illuminate the significance of particular ingredients and dishes in the lives of the world’s greatest artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | We’re Shady, We’ll Call You Back, an Interactive Play


An interactive forum play based on the real life experiences of the 13 Theatre Troupe, addressing transphobia, ageism and employment discrimination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Lecture | A History of Ideas through Western Art


Moderator: Curt Collier. This will be a whirlwind tour of art history from the pre-Renaissance to the modern age. Explore how religious ideals, thoughts and history shaped what we see on the canvas. At the end of the series, you should be able to look at most art and tell when it was created and what influences shaped its unique perspective.
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Story Time for Grown-Ups


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as they read you a story or two. The Thief by Gregg Hurwitz Tommy didn’t mean to steal things, except some things he just had to have, like the Power Rangers pencil case he could see his reflection in. But now Momma really wanted Tommy to make a good impression on her new boyfriend Bo. Calling the Shots by Karen Dionne Jason knew he shouldn’t be working in the woods alone, especially after a fight with his pregnant girlfriend Jenny. What if there was an accident?
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7:00 pm
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Concert | “No Name“ Presents The Uptown Cabaret, a Singers Showcase


The multi-talented Alex DeSuze returns to host the “No Name Uptown Cabaret Second Monday” monthly singers showcase. DeSuze, whose background includes acting, directing and singing at venues throughout the NYC-metro area, will be joined by guest musical director Marilynn Seits.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Concert | College Piano Recital


Ruilong Fan, Piano
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress: Chris Aiken and Angie Hauser / K.J. Holmes


A free, high visibility low-tech forum for experimentation, emerging ideas and works-in-progress held in the Fall and Spring seasons. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists, and join artists-in-residence and international guests each season in performing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | The 13th Annual ChamberFest, Featuring Works by Menotti, Brahms and Schumann


Program: Menotti’s Trio for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano Schumann’s Piano Trio No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 110 Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 ChamberFest takes place Monday, January 13 through Saturday, January 18, 2014 and features 8 FREE concerts in 6 days of ensemble music-making by 95 school musicians and 2 guest artists from the orchestra academy of the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra in Brazil in 20 ensembles, coached by faculty members in intensive sessions during the winter break.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
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Theater | One-Man Show: Bill Bowers' It Goes Without Saying


It Goes Without Saying takes the audience for a scenic tour of Bill Bowers' life thus far: from growing up gay in Montana to his outrageous jobs as a performer to the whirlwind of Broadway and studying with Marcel Marceau. This award-winning play is an autobiographical tour-de-force.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Puccini & More

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Play | Family Comedy at a Major Theater

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