24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, January 13, 2018
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for ...
more >> 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.
Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, ...
more >> 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.
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The Black Comic Book Festival celebrates the rich tradition of Black comix featuring panel discussions, ...
more >> film screenings, a cosplay show and competition, and exhibit tables with premiere Black comic creators from across the country. The annual extravaganza, which drew close to 12,000 attendees in 2017, connects comic readers, creators, bloggers, nerds, independent publishers, and collectors of all ages.
Discuss the book by James Baldwin. A national bestseller when it first appeared in 1963, The Fire Next ...
more >> Time galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement.
10:30 am
free, no reservation required
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The northern end of midtown is the nexus between art and commerce. Start by sculptural new building near ...
more >> the Hudson; pass by familiar landmarks like Carnegie Hall and newly erected Billionaire's Row. Continuing east, the walk ends by Sutton Place and the Queensboro Bridge (sorry, Ed Koch). Call or email to confirm. .
Bob Dylan, Richard Pryor, Edgar Allen Poe, Jane Jacobs, James Baldwin, Jack Kerouac, Dave Attell, Patti ...
more >> Smith, Joan Baez, and Truman Capote are just a few of the thousands of accomplished artists, writers, radicals, and performers who made their way through Greenwich Village. This tour, primarily focusing on the 1950s onward, visits the hangouts that have defined legendary people and the spirit of this iconic neighborhood.
In the year 1965, African Americans would experience the March on Selma, Malcolm X’s murder, and the ...
more >> passing of Holcombe Rucker, right along with the beginning of “The Rucker” tournament. The film explores the connections between the sport and the historical context. Qualified by NBA legends, Civil Rights activists, Harlem residents, musicians, and original witnesses of the event, this story will put in perspective the impact of this legendary free basketball tournament. 56 min.
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Discuss the book by Elly Griffiths. This mystery takes place in Norfolk, England. Dr. Ruth Galloway is ...
more >> not a detective but a forensic archeologist who is asked to assist in identifying the remains of a child’s bones found in a desolate beach. This leads to more investigations involving two missing, and presumed dead, young girls.
11:30 am
free, no reservation required
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky on a special winter walking tour. This is a 45-minute ...
more >> 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.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions you make now can have ...
more >> a major impact of the total amount of benefits you'll receive over your lifetime. Richard Boehm speaks.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The New York Opera Forum presents a concert version of Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti. In this first ...
more >> 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.
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists ...
more >> 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.
Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded ...
more >> 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.
The tour explores the social and political history of the one of the most active and most famous squares ...
more >> 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.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A French UN delegate has disappeared into thin air, sending reporter Moreau and hard drinking photographer ...
more >> Delmas on an assignment to find him. Their only lead is a picture of three women. 84 min.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Stars: Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling, Harriet Walter. A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented ...
more >> with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life. 108 min.
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central ...
more >> 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.
Omaha-born Robyn O’Neil lives and works in Los Angeles. O’Neil has been honored with major solo exhibitions ...
more >> at the Des Moines Art Center; the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art; Winston-Salem, as well as numerous group exhibitions including the Whitney Biennial; the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; and “Dargerism” at The American Folk Art Museum.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Forty-five minute organ meditations celebrating the diverse repertoire of the pipe organ. The program ...
more >> 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.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
8:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Perhaps best known as a member of eclectic soul and acid jazz quartet Cooly’s Hot Box, Angela Johnson ...
more >> is that rare triple threat: a singer, songwriter, and producer in her own right. This industry veteran recently released her sixth solo effort, titled Naturally Me, in which she mines the spirit of classic 70s and 80s soul, from Aretha Franklin to Natalie Cole to Prince, to cover a range of topics, from Trayvon Martin and community mobilization to keeping the home fires burning. Backed by the supremely talented trio of Lisala Beatty, Tiffany T’zelle Wilson, and Darius Booker, Johnson brings her commanding, self-assured vocals and modern, genre-blending mastery to the stage.
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Acoustic Adventure are named for their non-electric, but lively, sound and the journey on which they ...
more >> take their audiences. Two guitar players, Lowell Marin and Seth Goldart, have different styles but are very much in sync and bring out the best in each other. Seth Goldart also plays mandolin and is a vocalist in this band. Also contributing to this synergy is Blake Brocksmith with his dynamic vocal and harmonica skills. He also occasionally adds percussion and rhythm guitar.