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February 23, 2025. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc.  are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).

So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, February 23, 2025!

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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!

The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, February 23, 2025!

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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.

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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (February 23, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.

So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
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free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
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  • fairs and parades in NYC
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'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).

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18 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Sunday, February 23, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Valentine Like a Sailor


Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Incorporate 19th-century maritime craft traditions into your handmade Valentine’s Day cards and unique trinkets for the holiday. You will also learn the history of Sailors' Valentines—symbols of love and friendship. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Family Fun at a Historical Site:&nbsp;Valentine Like a Sailor

Workshop | Indoor Gardening 101


Calling all green (or not so green) thumbs! They’ll go over the basics of plant care and propagation, and how to start and maintain an indoor garden.       
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Workshops, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Indoor Gardening 101

Concert | Polka, Square Dances, Middle Eastern Hand Drumming, and More


Called "a breath of fresh air, an incentive to dance" (Le Monde), the multigenerational and multicultural Good Vibes Explosion is a new creation by New York's "ebullient clarinet wizard" David Krakauer (TimeOut NY) and South African multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Kathleen Tagg. Traditional roots music from around the world comes charging into a 21st-century fusion, melding klezmer, calypso, polka, square dances, and the hora with Middle Eastern hand drumming, electronic beats, and so much more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Polka, Square Dances, Middle Eastern Hand Drumming, and More

Opera | The Turn of the Screw Performed as an Opera (Online!)


The Turn of the Screw, a 1898 gothic novella written by Henry James, gets the operatic treatment. The Juilliard Opera performs the horror tale of mysterious deaths, dark forces and violence, which "make(s) sense of one's wildest fantasies."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, The Turn of the Screw Performed as an Opera (Online!)

Workshop | Creative Writing 101


Whether you're looking to share real stories or explore imaginative ones, you will be provided the tools to begin seeing the world through a writer's lens. Plus, you'll have the chance to spread your creative wings alongside fellow aspiring writers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshops, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Creative Writing 101
3:00 pm
Regular: $20
Member: $0
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Plays, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Drama About a Brotherhood Bond
3:00 pm
Regular: $18
Member: $0
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Performances, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Theatrical Tribute to the Legendary Historical Figure

Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)

Classical Music | 150 Years of Saxophone and Piano Works


James Noyes (soprano and alto saxophone) and Olga Gurevich (piano) performs a program that moves through 150 years of music written for saxophone and piano, spanning from 1860 until 2025. They'll be joined by flutist Laura Falzon (Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center), who was described by Music & Musicians magazine as "an excellent instrumentalist."
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, 150 Years of Saxophone and Piano Works

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Film | Rustin (2023): Biographical Drama Directed by 5-Time Tony Winner


Rustin tells the story of Bayard Rustin, the civil rights activist and organizer behind the 1963 March on Washington. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. The film highlights his pivotal role in the civil rights movement. It shows how Rustin's strategic vision and tireless dedication helped shape the march and advance the fight for equality, while also exploring his personal struggles and the complexities of his identity. Directed by five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo. Duration: 1h 38m Rated PG-13
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:15 pm
Free
Films, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Rustin (2023): Biographical Drama Directed by 5-Time Tony Winner

Classical Music | Songs and Arias from Ukraine: Soprano, Piano and Bandura - Folk Instrument


Soprano and bandurist (plucked string instrument) Teryn Kuzma and pianist Olga Radovic perform Ukranian songs and arias.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:15 pm
Free
Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Songs and Arias from Ukraine: Soprano, Piano and Bandura - Folk Instrument
7:00 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
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Plays, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, A Comedy and a Drama: Things we'll do for our freedom
7:00 pm
Regular: $36
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Musicals, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, A Wild Musical
7:00 pm
Regular: $20
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Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Cabaret Noir

Discussion | Immigration Debate: Who Stays? Who Goes? (in-person and online)


Millions of people are living in the U.S. without legal entry. What actions should be taken? Should the government pursue them or provide a path to stay? How can we balance enforcement with economic and humanitarian concerns? Panelists: - Muzaffar Chishti, Senior Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute; - Jessica Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration Studies Moderator: CBS News' John Dickerson
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Discussions, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Immigration Debate: Who Stays? Who Goes? (in-person and online)

Classical Music | Piano Works by Ravel and More


Works by Ravel (1875-1937) and Karen Tanaka (b. 1961) for piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Piano Works by Ravel and More

Classical Music | Piano Works by Schubert, Ravel and Brahms (In Person AND Online!)


Experience the expressive, vivid works of Schubert, Ravel and Brahms, as performed by pianist Daniel Ma. Program FRANZ SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in A Minor, D.784 MAURICE RAVEL The Miroirs JOHANNES BRAHMS The Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 23, 2025, 02/23/2025, Piano Works by Schubert, Ravel and Brahms (In Person AND Online!)
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Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer

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Classical Music | Prestigious Competition Winners Play Mozart, Chopin and more

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