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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, September 18, 2026!
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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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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, 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
September 18, 2026. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City 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 do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, September 18, 2026!
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, September 18, 2026!
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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 the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (September 18, 2026) 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!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, 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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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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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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Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
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- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings 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).
56 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Friday, September 18, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Morning Yoga on the Plaza
Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public.
Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Soccer, & Movie Night
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 5:30pm Tennis- Courtside Live
6:00pm - 8:15pm Fall Movie Night: Rent
8:15pm - 10:00pm Women's Soccer- 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Workout for All
Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Explore a Unique Public Space: A Look at History, Design, & Environment
A historical walking tour of the area's highlights. Look into the past of this unique area of NYC and learn about its exciting transformation and future. In this walking tour led by official guides, you'll examine how historic preservation, innovative design, and environmental stewardship make the area what it is today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:45 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. They typically have guided tours at 2 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, reservation required
free, reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Social Circle
Bring your own craft or art project to work on!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 2)
Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you’ll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. In part two of this sculpture workshop, the group will decorate our sculptures with paint. Come roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as attendees glaze (paint) their creations from our first session to bring them to life!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | An Afternoon of Organ Works by J.S. Bach in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Jazz | Piano in the Park: Dizzy Gillespie Collaborator & National Jazz Museum Honoree
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. "I’ve studied everyone who’s tried it, from Paul Bley and Keith Jarrett to Geri Allen and Jason Moran, and I’m telling you, Bertha [Hope] is absolutely killing it…" -JazzTimes Magazine Bertha Hope is an American jazz pianist, teacher, composer and arranger who has traveled around the world, and worked with a diverse group of artists, from Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Foster. In addition to being the leader of the Bertha Hope Trio, she has re-formed the Bertha Hope 5tet. As composer and arranger of several recordings her works include: In Search of Hope and Elmo’s Fire; Between Two Kings and her latest, Nothin’ But Love. She has been honored by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, and continues to work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Explore a Unique Public Space: A Look at History, Design, & Environment
A historical walking tour of the area's highlights. Look into the past of this unique area of NYC and learn about its exciting transformation and future. In this walking tour led by official guides, you'll examine how historic preservation, innovative design, and environmental stewardship make the area what it is today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:45 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Film | Noises Off (1991): Comedy Film with Carol Burnett & Michael Caine
A traveling theater group finds so much action going on behind the scenes that they almost ruin the performances. Director: Peter Bogdanovich Cast: Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Denholm Elliott, Julie Hagerty, Marilu Henner, Mark Linn-Baker, Christopher Reeve, John Ritter, Nicollette Sheridan Carol Burnett is a comedian, actress, singer, and writer. Burnett has played dramatic and comedic roles on stage and screen. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including seven Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, twelve People's Choice Awards, two Peabody Awards and a Tony Award. Burnett was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2015. Michael Caine is an English retired actor. He has appeared in more than 160 films over a career spanning eight decades and is considered a British film icon. He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Caine is one of only five male actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting in five different decades. Short film discussion to follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Art Deco Architecture Tour
Guides lead a walking tour focusing on iconic buildings in the area.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Artmaking on the Plaza with a Professional Artist
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | American Beauty (1999): Black Comedy Psychological Drama
An advertising executive has a midlife meltdown after becoming infatuated with his daughter's friend and discovering his materialistic wife's infidelity. Director: Sam Mendes Cast: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Allison Janney, Peter Gallagher, Mena Suvari, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Film | Separated (2024): Documentary from Errol Morris
World-renowned documentarian Errol Morris incisively probes the darkest chapter in recent American history: family separations. Director: Errol Morris Errol Morris is a film director known for documentaries that interrogate the epistemology of their subjects, and for inventing the Interrotron. In 2003, his The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. His film The Thin Blue Line placed fifth on a Sight & Sound poll of the greatest documentaries ever made. Morris is known for making films about unusual subjects.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...
free, 1 drink...
Workshop | Play Chess & Socialize
Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Dance Performance | Native Pride Dancers Celebrate the Journey of the Buffalo (Outdoors)
Want to see a herd of life-size buffalo puppets roam lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn? Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi invites New York City to enjoy the live music, ceremonies, poetry, and performances the buffalo will encounter. This spectacle is inspired by the buffalo’s return from near extinction to repopulation. Native Pride Dancers welcome the herd! Performances will honor the relationship between many Native cultures and the buffalo since time immemorial.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:20 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Book Club | Read & Discuss The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica
This book club will be reading and discussing a fiction book set in a new country every month, with a high priority of reading books in translation that are written by authors from the given country. At this event, the group will discuss the Argentinian novel The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica, translated from Spanish by Sarah Moses! Book synopsis: From her cell in a mysterious convent, a woman writes the story of her life in whatever she can find--discarded ink, dirt, and even her own blood. A lower member of the Sacred Sisterhood, deemed an unworthy, she dreams of ascending to the ranks of the Enlightened at the center of the convent and of pleasing the foreboding Superior Sister. Outside, the world is plagued by catastrophe--cities are submerged underwater, electricity and the internet are nonexistent, and bands of survivors fight and forage in a cruel, barren landscape. Inside, the narrator is controlled, punished, but safe. But how did she get to the Sacred Sisterhood? Why can't she remember her life before? And what really happens when a woman is chosen as one of the Enlightened?
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Party | Autumnal Garden Party
Gardeners can celebrate the end of summer and say hello to the cooler days of fall. Activity with Local Nature Lab and garden treats to share. All are welcome!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Birdwatching | Evening Birding with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free...
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Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Dance Performance | Native Pride Dancers Celebrate the Journey of the Buffalo (Outdoors)
Want to see a herd of life-size buffalo puppets roam lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn? Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi invites New York City to enjoy the live music, ceremonies, poetry, and performances the buffalo will encounter. This spectacle is inspired by the buffalo’s return from near extinction to repopulation. Native Pride Dancers welcome the herd! Performances will honor the relationship between many Native cultures and the buffalo since time immemorial.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Author Reading | New Works by Prize-Winning Poets & More (+ Signing)
A reading by Stine An, Noah Arhm Choi (in honor of Theo LeGro), Benedict Nguyen, and Bobuq Sayed followed by a reception/signing with books for sale. Stine An is a Korean American poet, literary translator, and performer based in New York City. Her poems and translations have appeared in Best American Experimental Writing, Best Literary Translations, Electric Literature, Poem-a-Day, and elsewhere. Her publications include S_MMER CR_SH (2025), Winter Night Rabbit Worries (2026), and Today's Morning Vocabulary (2025) by South Korean poet Yoo Heekyung, and B-Dragon Suite. Noah Arhm Choi is the author of Cut to Bloom, winner of the 2019 Jack McCarthy Prize. A Lambda Literary Poet-In-Residence and Valentine's Editor for Honey Literary, they received an MFA from Sarah Lawrence, and their work appears in The Adroit Journal, Split this Rock, The Rumpus, Foglifter, and elsewhere. Noah was shortlisted for the Poetry International Prize and received the Ellen Conroy Kennedy Poetry Prize, alongside fellowships from Kundiman, the Sewanee Writers' Conference, and the Adirondack Center for Writing. Theo LeGro was a queer Vietnamese-American poet and both a Kundiman Mentorship Lab Fellow and Kundiman Retreat Fellow. Their debut, Don't Let It Kill You, was the winner of the 2025 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry from Persea Books. Benedict Nguyen is a freelance dancer and creative producer. Her writing on labor and culture has appeared in The Baffler, BOMB, Los Angeles Review of Books, Vanity Fair, among other publications. Bobuq Sayed is a queer cultural worker of the Afghan diaspora. In 2024, they published the chapbook A Brief History of Australian Terror and, in 2026, their debut novel, No God But Us, was released worldwide.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)
Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
free, registration recommended
free, registration recommended
Birdwatching | Birding on the Hudson
Explore the park on a family-friendly bird walk in led by NYC Bird Alliance. Bring binoculars if you have them! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshop | Watercolor Painting Session with Jazzy Tunes
An hour of watercolor painting while listening to jazz. No formal experience is required. Watercolor painting supplies will be supplied, but the activity is self-instructed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Opening Reception | Array Collective: In the Round -- Prize-Winning Works on Political Resistance
The Belfast-based Array Collective creates collaborative actions in response to socio-political issues affecting Northern Ireland. They employ craic and collaboration as a means of resistance. Their show draws from a wider trajectory of work developed over the past several years, including the Turner Prize-winning installation The Druthaib's Ball; An Dun, created for the Irish Museum of Modern Art's (IMMA) 2023-2024 Self-Determination: A Global Perspective project; and The Goose and the Common, an exhibition commissioned by Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre that upends the language of protest, surveillance, defense, and displacement. Reception to follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Movie in a Park | How To Train Your Dragon (2010): Animated Fantasy Film (Outdoors)
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. Directors: Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, Jonah Hill, America Ferrera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kristen Wiig, T.J. Miller Guests are welcome to bring their own food for picnicking and are encouraged to support nearby park concessions and neighborhood restaurants. Popcorn, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (for those 21+) will be available for sale on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or small soft cushions, but reminded that lawn chairs and dogs are not permitted on the lawn, and glass bottles and outside alcohol are never allowed in the park.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Jordan Wolfson: Solo Sculptural Exhibition Resonating with Art Hsitory & Pop Culture
An exhibition of new work by Jordan Wolfson. A selection of new uniformly scaled sculptures incorporates emblematic color and black-and-white photographs, sourced online and from personal and academic archives, that resonate with art history, popular culture, and Wolfson’s own preoccupations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Galleries | Emma McIntyre: Solo Exhibition Embracing Unconventional Substances for Creating Art
An exhibition of new paintings and works on paper by New Zealand–born and Los Angeles–based artist Emma McIntyre. Thrumming with color and gestural energy, McIntyre’s abstractions explore the alchemical possibilities of the painted medium. The artist initiates a call and response between her hand and her materials, which include oils as well as unconventional substances such as oxidized iron. She pours and combines these pigments across the canvas, creating atmospheric and multilayered works that revel in a state of flux; slipping between order and chaos, spontaneity and deliberation, their surfaces constantly shift as the artist works, and as the viewer beholds them. Further broadening her experimentations with medium, scale, and hue, this will be McIntyre’s third solo show with the gallery, following An echo, a stain in New York in 2023 and Among my swan in Hong Kong in 2025.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Book Discussion | Journalist Celebrates Book on Iconic Fashion Brand Lancel
An evening celebrating 150 years of LANCEL and the anniversary book Objects of Desire, for 150 years. Discover the Maison’s journey from its Parisian beginnings in 1876 to today through a conversation with Bénédicte Burguet, a contributor to the book, and a journalist, exploring its iconic creations, archives, and enduring creative spirit.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Brahms, & More
Adrian King, piano. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Toccata in G Minor, BWV 915 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Klavierstucke, Op. 76 Missy Mazzoli (1980-) No. 6 from New Piano Etudes
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Dance Performance | Native Pride Dancers Celebrate the Journey of the Buffalo (Outdoors)
Want to see a herd of life-size buffalo puppets roam lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn? Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi invites New York City to enjoy the live music, ceremonies, poetry, and performances the buffalo will encounter. This spectacle is inspired by the buffalo’s return from near extinction to repopulation. Native Pride Dancers welcome the herd! Performances will honor the relationship between many Native cultures and the buffalo since time immemorial.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:20 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Talk | FAQ NYC Live: Historian Discusses Terror in the City
A live podcast recording with Christina Greer, Katie Honan, and Harry Siegel, and special guest Asad Dandia!. This live taping digs into seminal moments in New York City that speak to the past, present, and future of America at 250, along with special guest and Brooklyn Borough Historian Asad Dandia. At this event, FAQ NYC hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan, and Harry Siegel will talk with Asad about "terror" and much more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Performance | Reservoir: Interdisciplinary Reflection on Chile's Water Crisis
Part lecture, part performance, Reservoir weaves scientific data and embodied testimony, asking what it means to inherit a crisis that is at once ecological, political, and deeply personal. Set against the water crisis of Santiago de Chile, the piece moves between the retreat of Andean glaciers and a legal architecture few outside Chile know exists: a water code, enacted under dictatorship, that made Chile the only country in the world where water is privatized. Directed + Performed by María José Contreras.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Screening | Marama (2025): New Zealand Gothic Horror Film (+ Discussion) at a Landmark Museum
A young Māori woman, Mary, receives a mysterious letter promising information about her genealogy. She makes the journey to Yorkshire, England from New Zealand, only to learn the sender has passed. A wealthy whaler, Sir Nathaniel Cole forces Mary to become governess to his granddaughter, Anne, in his home filled with Māori belongings. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she begins to uncover Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her powers as a Matakite (a seer), Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family. Director: Taratoa Stappard Cast: Ariāna Osborne, Umi Myers, Evelyn Towersey, Errol Shand, Jordan Mooney, Mihi Te Rauhi Daniels, Turia Schmidt Peke, Toby Stephens In English and Māori, with English subtitles. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the ins and outs of film pre-production with a focus on Indigenous horror. The discussion will center on producers, production managers, and directors, with a deep dive into casting, locations, and crewing, giving audience members better insights into the filmmaking process before anyone arrives on set.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Movie in a Park | The Addams Family (1991): Supernatural Black Comedy (on the Plaza)
When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead. But the kids barely have time to warm up the electric chair before Morticia begins to suspect Fester is fraud when he can't recall any of the details of Fester's life. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd Bring your own blankets or portable chairs and enjoy this cinematic experience. Limited seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, with or without a ticket.This movie screening will have a special surprise activation, photo opportunity, or freebie to create a memorable experience for attendees.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
7:00 pm
Regular: $35
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Party | After Hours Dance Party
Inspired by Teddy Sandoval, this after-hours event combines Latin disco, dancing, and late-night gallery visits. Explore the exhibition, dance, and dive into the music, fashion, and nightlife that influenced Sandoval’s artistic universe.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Choreographers & Creatives Discuss at Their Collaborative Process for New Work
In this conversation, moderated by Art Philly’s Curatorial and Deputy Director, Tania Isaac, choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans, sound designer uwazi zamani, and dramaturg Ain Gordon share an inside look at creating in case of fire, speak - a new work in response to Graham’s American Document featuring a combined cast of Martha Graham Dance Company and Philadanco!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Festival | Immersive Outdoor Light Festival
Step into a park where interactive art, dazzling installations, and live DJs transform the night. Explore, play, and dance under the stars in a luminous experience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | Moliere's Don Juan: Provocative Tragicomedy with Live Music (in the Park)
Don Juan has abandoned Elvira, whom he seduced into breaking her vows and marrying him. Over the course of a single adventure-filled day, he and his loyal sidekick, Sganarelle, encounter many of the people Don Juan has betrayed. As he seduces women, defies social conventions, mocks religion, and revels in provocation, his appetite for transgression seems impossible to satisfy. Yet the signs are unmistakable: the walls are closing in. Will he truly repent? Or will he just pretend to, like so many around him, and continue down the same path to the bitter end? Playwright: Moliere Translator/Adaptor: Stephen Wadsworth Director: Lucie Tiberghien Cast: Keshav Moodliar, Kaliswa Brewster, Naomi Lorrain, Daniel Pearce, Michelle Veintimilla This presentation will feature live original cello music by Drama Desk-nominated composer Johnathan Moore.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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free, tickets required
Movie in a Park | Elio (2025): Disney/Pixar Animated Sci-Fi Adventure Film (Outdoors)
Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages. Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina Cast: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, Brandon Moon, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil Organizers strongly encourage you to bring your own blanket or mat to sit on and get comfortable. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:15 pm
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Movie in a Park | In the Heights (2021): Musical Drama, Broadway Adaptation (Outdoors)
In Washington Heights, N.Y., the scent of warm coffee hangs in the air just outside the 181st St. subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a likable and magnetic bodega owner who hopes, imagines, and sings about a better life. Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega Bring a blanket or lawn chair! Film begins at dusk. Open-captioned.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dancing | Step Back in Time with Grammy-Nominated Swing Band
New Swing Sextet first graced a New York stage at the 1965 World's Fair; 60 years later they are still swinging throughout the city. Known for their blend of Latin jazz, pop, and salsa - as well as contributions to the NYC-born genre of boogaloo -- New Swing Sextet recorded four albums for Cotique Records before disbanding in the early 1970s. Following a 25-year hiatus, the group reunited to release new material - including the Grammy-nominated Back on the Streets via Fania in 2008. Today, the band shares their classic New York sound with contemporary audiences: big percussion, vibrophone, harmonies, and swinging rhythms for salsa dancers. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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free, fast-track option...
8:00 pm
Regular: $20
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Film | Piano Works by Brahms, Beethoven, Liszt, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Nabeel Hayek, piano. Program: Johann Brahms (1833-1897) (arr. Ferruccio Busoni) 11 Chorale Preludes, Op. 122 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109 Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Deux morceaux, Op. 57 Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Piano Sonata No. 7, Op. 64 "White Mass" Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Harmonies poetiques et religieuses Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jesus Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) Iberia, T. 105
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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free, no reservation required
8:30 pm
Regular: $25
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