The To-Do List: Things to do in NYC this weekend, Jan. 10 - 12 (some are free!)

Things To-Do List

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- With a new year upon us, it's time to get out and try new things. Here's your chance to try new things and live your best life. Whether you're looking to party it up or relax, we've got you covered with the best food, drinks, shows and music the area has to offer.

Garment District Seesaw

Feel like a kid again at the latest public art installation  in the Garment District. The Garment District Alliance brings an interactive seesaw collection titled "Impulse". Choose from any of the 12 illuminated, seesaws to ride for an awesome experience.

Where: Broadway between 37th and 38th Streets

When: Friday, Jan 10 - Sunday Jan. 12

Cost: Free

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Know a young one that is into filmmaking? The Take Two Film Academy is here to help.Here's the chance for students aged 8-15 learn to write, shoot and edit their own short films. At the end of the workshop, kids have at least one finished film.

Where: West End Secondary School

When: Saturday, Jan. 11,  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: Donation-based

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Student film

Metropolitan Opera: Wozzeck 

Another opera masterpiece by Berg is showing at the Metropolitan Opera. Set in pre–World War I times, the story of Wozzeck the soldier the soldier who descends into murder and madness in this harrowing tale.

Where: Metropolitan Opera House

When: Saturday, Jan. 11, 1 p.m.

Cost: Varies

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