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Free events for Saturday, 11/26/11
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21 free events take place on Saturday, November 26 in New York City.
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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, November 26, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Other | Ice Skating in the Heart of the City


Manhattan's first and only free-admission ice skating rink. Back for it's seventh season, it is one of NYC's most treasured winter destinations. Whether you enjoy a day of family skating, share a romantic evening spinning under the stars, celebrate the holidays at a company bash, or join us for the many special events and ice activities this season, ice skating truly offers a bit of magic for everyone. Bring your own skates and you can rent a pair.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Fitness Walking Program


Hour-long classes with a 10-minute warm up, 30 minute fitness walk, and 20 minutes of strengthening, stretching, and cool-down.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Hike | Walk-Off-the-Turkey Walk


Bring your friends and relatives and join the other Shore walkers for our annual post-thanksgiving walk from Battery to the Little Red Lighthouse. This is the perfect way to socialize, enjoy the Hudson shoreline in the fall and walk off those pesky holiday calories at the same time. End about 12 miles and 5 hours later at the GW Bridge. Bring lunch and water, plan to join others for a mid-day snack at the end of the walk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
$3

Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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
$6

Lesson | Learn to Search for Magazine and Newspaper Articles Using Electronic Databases


Need to find a NY Times article from 1982? How about the latest Consumer Reports evaluation of cell phones? Want to know the best restaurants in town according to New York magazine? Learn these tips and even more tricks at our class on how to search for magazine and newspaper articles on electronic databases.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | “Amble Through the Ramble” Tour


Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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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1:00 pm
$6

Screening | Native American Films


Featuring The Gift and Hanondagonyes "Town Destroyer". At 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Block & Lot: New York City


Have you every wanted to document the history of your home, apartment or neighborhood? Would you like to learn about the growth of your favorite historic district or deepen your knowledge of landmark New York City buildings? Discover how you can use NYPL resources to unlock the history of a building, a block, or an entire borough. In this class you will learn how to use antiquarian maps, fire insurance atlases ("Sanborns"), online property data, books and historic real estate photos to document the history of the City’s built environment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | Holiday Screenings of Native American Films


Featuring Return of the Buffalo and Bounty of the River’s Edge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union 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 Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | The Dubin/Uchida Duo performs Mendelssohn, Chopin and more


The Dubin/Uchida Duo (Louise Dubin, cello; Reiko Uchida, piano) explores the diversity of cello music written by composers who were part of the burgeoning Romantic music scene in early 19th-century Paris, including Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Franchomme. The program will also feature the world premiere of Roger Stubblefield's Divertissement, written for Louise Dubin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Workshop | Visual Resources Online


This class is a lecture/demonstration. Learn about online image databases and research strategies, including NYPL digital collections.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Chorus Tree Performance


The Chorus Tree Lighting Spectacular lights up the cobblestone streets with a musical performance by the Big Apple Chorus.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Concert on Water


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians TBA.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


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 & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Other | LES Coquito Master Qualifier 2011


Enjoy a tasting of the famous Puerto Rican "Coquito" (Rum and Coconut) Holiday drink. Event participants will vote to choose the best recipe, and the winner(s) will be entered in the Coquito Master 2011 Qualifier. Dancing, music, food and artisan vendors will also be present in celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
$5

Parade | Lighted Boat Parade


On the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving, New York Harbor tour boats, work boats, private boaters and charter yachts gather to participate in this holiday spirited, harbor-town tradition!
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Concert | Akim Funk Buddha Hip-Hop Holiday


Indonesian monkey chanting, Mongolian throat singing, and Balinese body popping are just a few of the things artist Akim Funk Buddha has embraced as a means of redefining hip-hop. For his latest Hip-Hop Holiday, Akim presents two nights of hip-hop wizardry. Tonight, Funk Buddha takes the soul train global with a mash-up of traditional Asian and African music, rap, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Discussion | Major Political Correspondent in Conversation

Regular Price: $40
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Classical Music | Arias from Operas by Puccini & More

Regular Price: $40
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Play | Family Comedy at a Major Theater

Regular Price: $35
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