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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!
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November 14, 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 wait till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, November 14, 2026!
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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, November 14, 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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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
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 wait till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, November 14, 2026!
Join the Club!
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, November 14, 2026!
Join the Club!
Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
Join the Club!
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 (November 14, 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!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
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
Join the Club!
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;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
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;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
Let New York City surprise, stimulate, entertain and excite you! Read More
Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- free movies in NYC
- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
- free city walks in NYC
- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
Editor's Picks
62 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
November 14, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Accessible, Grounding, & Restorative Yoga in the Park
Participants flow together and celebrate community through mindful movement with Yoga Sangraha. This is not a new style of yoga, but a gathering of timeless practices — accessible, grounding, and deeply restorative. Led with science and tradition at the heart, this class will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to balance, stabilize, and calm the body and mind. The word Sangraha means “a collection,” and this practice brings together postures and breathwork that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you leave feeling focused, connected, and at ease. No prior experience needed — come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:30 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Discussion | Bilingual Conversation with Theater-Maker Carolina Cuervo
An intimate conversation exploring the artist's work as a writer, playwright, screenwriter, showrunner, and creative artist. In conversation with Martha Schreiner, Carolina will take the audience behind the scenes of her work - from the first spark of an idea to developing characters, writing for theater and screen, collaborating with other artists, and navigating a career built around storytelling. This is not a masterclass or workshop. It’s a TALK. A chance to hear directly from an artist about her body of work, her experiences, her creative process — and the stories behind the stories.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Discussion | Celebrating the Photography of Asian & Asian American Artists
A deep dive into the diverse voices shaping contemporary photography. This class highlights the Photography Collection's rich holdings of Asian and Asian American artists, offering a rare opportunity to study these compelling works up close. The group will explore themes of memory, identity, and artistic innovation through the lenses of artists such as Binh Danh, Thomas Holton, Michael Jang, Dayanita Singh, and Madoka Takagi.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Symposium | Conference in a Landmark Art Museum: Artistic Representations of the Body & Fashion
Dive deep into themes found in the exhibition Costume Art through dynamic conversations and presentations by leading scholars, designers, artists, models, and more. Explore the indivisible connection between clothing and the body, and the complex interplay between artistic representations of the body and fashion as an embodied art form.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free with museum...
free with museum...
City Walk | Discover Historic "Little Germany"
Celebrate the bicentennial of the historic figure Oswald Ottendorfer! Discover Kleindeutschland--the vibrant East Village neighborhood shaped by the brilliant German revolutionaries who fled the European uprisings of 1848. Please check in at the front desk at least 15 minutes before the walk is scheduled to begin. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The event will be rescheduled in case of rain.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, registration required
free, registration required
Festival | Early Holiday Fair with 200+ Curated Artists
An answer for conscious consumerism, sustainability, and an accessible creative economy. This market aims for low-impact, thoughtful, and highly curated events that are joyful for artists & shoppers alike. Come one, come all! An accessible, equitable, & inclusive creative economy for all.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
suggested $5 entry...
suggested $5 entry...
Tour | Guided Exhibition Tour Exploring Ancient Magic Practices
A walk through the current exhibition, Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World. From its integration into religious traditions in Mesopotamia and Egypt, to its marginal, often illicit status in Greece and Rome, magic played a central role in ancient societies. Cursed! examines the visualization and practice of magic between 2000 BCE and 300 CE in these communities, featuring rare objects in a variety of media-including sculpture in stone and bronze; decorated ceramics; amulets in semiprecious stones, gold, and silver; and papyrus scrolls. Taken together, these artifacts reveal a shared human desire: to influence the unseen forces shaping life and death.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art
As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, reservation required
free, reservation 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Full-Body Circuit Training
This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge, this class is for you. Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping. Instructor: Rachel Prozeller
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:30 am
free
free
Discussion | Actors from Chicago Fire, FBI, & Law & Order Discuss Their Franchises & the Future of Network TV (+ Reception)
Hanako Greensmith, Zeeko Zaki, and David Ajala have a discussion on carrying forward the legacy of Wolf Entertainment's iconic franchises. From creating memorable characters to bringing new energy to beloved series, these stars will share how they're helping shape the next generation of television heroes. NBCUniversal Reception to follow immediately after the Panel. Complimentary refreshments from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Note: Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Group Sungazing with the West Harlem Art Fund
A unique solar-viewing experience where participants can safely observe the Sun through specialized, solar-filtered telescopes.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Dancing | Learn the Harlem-Founded Lindy Hop (Lesson & Social)
Feel the power and move to the beat in an unforgettable celebration of the Afro roots of jazz. African Dance and Lindy Hop Educator Pate Nassalang traces the origins of Harlem's signature cultural dance, The Lindy Hop. Be dazzled by film clips, be part of a fun dance demonstration and dance social.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Poetry-Writing Session with River Views
Love writing poetry but wish you had a reliable writing community? Participants enjoy an hour of low-stakes poetry writing and discussion in the library once per month. Take in the views of the Hudson River as the group chats about writing lives before generating new work together. Staff will provide optional prompts, but self-guided writers—as well as absolute beginners—are always welcome. Participants are always welcome to depart from the prompt.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Yoga Reset in the Park
This yoga class is designed to support the mental and physical health of our community through movement, mindfulness, and connection. The program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset. No prior experience needed -- come as you are! Bring a bottled water. Organizers will provide the yoga mats. Weather permitting.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Jazz | Improvised Jazz Lineup
Celebrating music with:
Cooper-Moore
Karen Borca Trio
Dick Griffin & Warren Smith
Melanie Dyer New Muse Trio
Kelvyn Bell
Abdou Mboup
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Make Your Own Fire Cider
Learn how to create your own cider with herbs and produce grown on-site! Fire cider is an herbal tonic that is used to boost immunity and warm you up during the colder months. Organizers will provide all the materials and guide you through the process, so you can make your own batch to take home and enjoy.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | Step into the Avant-Garde Art World of David Lamelas - foundational yet overlooked figure of 1960s and '70s art
Experience David Lamelas: The Machine through a tour led by a gallery guide. Facilitated by practicing artists, tours invite visitors to engage with artworks as active participants and to bring their own questions and perspectives to the gallery experience. David Lamelas: The Machine is a comprehensive survey exhibition of the Argentine artist's work and his first major solo presentation in New York. A foundational yet overlooked figure of 1960s and '70s art, Lamelas has produced paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, performances, and films, bridging Conceptual, Minimalist, and Pop approaches to art making. Over six decades, he has created a diverse body of work while living across Buenos Aires, London, Los Angeles, and Paris, among other locations, developing a nomadic sensibility that profoundly shaped his practice.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Screening | Film Fest: Short Films on American Communities
Films:
Water Cooler (Director: Emma V. F.)
Memorializing the Movement (Director: Alec Fischer)
The Last Resort (Director: Sarita Khurana)
Dragon Mom (Director: Harrison Buck)
Department of Injustice (Director: Travis Wood)
The Letter (Writers/Directors Michael P. DeMinico & Steve W. Thompson,)
Q&A with filmmakers after screening.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:15 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Play | Practice: Dramatic Take on Power & Surrender
It takes grit, determination, self-awareness, and years of training to be an artist. But what does it take to be a genius? Written by Nazareth Hassan. Directed by Jasminn Johnson. Cast: Carl Collins, Kris Jai, Tom Phelan, Sean Sekino, Camila Madero, Ase' Micah Tyler, Lance Avery Brown, Joy Callwood, Eric Steven Flores, and Imran Curic. Content Warning: Practice contains mature themes and content, including: substance use, simulated vomiting and intoxication, and references to past sexual trauma, suicide, incarceration, and grief.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Dance Performance | Toad Mountain: Work-in-Progress Contemporary Dance Performance Inspired by Folklore
Jie-Hung Connie Shiau’s performance draws on Taiwanese folklore to explore the hidden interior spaces where we store memory, silence, instinct, and grief, the pieces of ourselves we preserve, protect, or abandon in the name of self-preservation, some by conscious choice and others slowly, invisibly, over time. Folklore has long served as a vessel for what a society cannot always speak aloud, and Shiau’s process returns to those mythic landscapes not as nostalgia but as mirrors, an attempt to uncover where we hide, what we bury, and what we might finally be ready to release and reconcile.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Play | Witch: Darkly Comic Contemporary Retelling of a Jacobean Drama
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a "witch" and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her - and then returns again - unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are wroth when hope is hard to come by. Written by Jen Silverman. Directed by Daniella Caggiano.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, 1 drink...
free, 1 drink...
Tour | Explore Collection Featuring Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More
Explore a museum's history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. It contains objects of artistic, historic, and literary interest for the advancement of the study of the Spanish and Portuguese languages, literature, and history around the world. Led by educators, the tours last 45-60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, RSVP required...
free, RSVP required...
Film | Hitchcock's Rebecca (1940): Classic Romantic Psychological Thriller with Laurence Olivier & Joan Fontaine
A story of a marriage haunted by the aura of the husband's dead first wife. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson, George Sanders, Reginald Denny, Gladys Cooper Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as famous as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. Laurence Olivier was an English actor and director who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. He also worked in films throughout his career, playing more than fifty cinema roles. For his on-screen work, he received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, five Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. The National Theatre's largest auditorium is named in his honor, and he is commemorated in the Laurence Olivier Awards, given annually by the Society of London Theatre. Joan Fontaine was an English-American actress best known for her roles in Hollywood films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Fontaine appeared in more than 45 films in a career that spanned five decades. Her Academy Award for Suspicion makes Fontaine the only actress to have won an Oscar for acting in a Hitchcock film. She and her sister Olivia remain the only siblings to have won lead-acting Academy Awards.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Jigsaw Puzzling Party
Summer is winding down, so come slow down and do some puzzling! Participants will have several 1000 piece puzzles to choose from. Tea and cocoa will be provided. Puzzling is a great brain workout and stress reducer!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Performance | Live Medieval Combat in a Major New York Park
Knights in full armor battle it out in the heart of Manhattan. The performers bring medieval history to life with live-action combat, community fun, and outdoor excitement. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, grab something on-site, and enjoy an afternoon outside.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | String Works by J.S. Bach, Bartok, Mozart, & More with East River View
Mark Peskanov, violin, and Margo Shohl, violin/viola. Selected works for two violins, violin and viola, and solo violin by Bach, Le Clair, Bartok, Mozart, Wieniawski.
Brooklyn, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Discussion | Deadline Journalist & Comedians Discuss Creating Comedy in the Age of AI
As joke theft enters the age of Al, comedians face an unsettling new threat: stolen material repackaged, monetized and amplified to millions of viewers. Deadline's Matt Grobar will moderate a conversation at the New York Comedy Festival, with comedians Olivia Carter and Olga Namer, manager Logan Potter, and attorney Amanda Barkin about the emotional, financial, and career impact of stolen work, and what action can be taken against thieving Al accounts. Doors open at 2:30 PM. Lineup is subject to change. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please use discretion, as this event can potentially use adult/sexual material, language, and images.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Archeologists Discuss Archeological Preservation in the Big Apple
Celebrating 60 years of historic preservation that has helped archaeologists uncover these hidden histories and bring the stories of generations of New Yorkers to light. This event presents a fascinating look into archaeological preservation and the landmark legislation that has helped protect New York City's past. PANYC President Kelly Britt speaks with a panel of urban archaeology experts who share discoveries made possible by the NHPA. The conversation digs deep into Section 106, which requires federal agencies to consider how projects may affect historic properties and archaeological resources, both above and below ground, as well as additional city and state policies. From burial grounds and military sites to working-class neighborhoods and the remains of everyday life, see how these finds show stories that written records alone cannot tell.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | Film Fest: Short Films from LA-Based Filmmakers (+ Q&A with the Creators)
Films:
Wild Dog (Writer & Director: Chelsea Ingram)
Golden Opportunity (Writer & Director: Caroline Brettler)
Daly City (Writer & Director: Nick Hartanto)
When Big People Lie (Director: Gianfranco Fernandez-Ruiz)
Plaster Saints (Writer & Director: Carolina Caruso)
We Are Kings (Writer & Director: Frank Sun)
Blister (Writer & Director: Hrishi Bardhan)
Q&A with filmmakers after screening.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:45 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Exploring Korean Food Culture
A special culinary workshop featuring Chef Kiki and three distinctive Korean balsamic vinegars crafted from Shine Muscat grapes. Through culinary demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and tastings, participants will discover the versatility of Korean balsamic vinegar while exploring the connection between Korean ingredients, fermentation, and contemporary culinary innovation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
free, RSVP required,...
free, RSVP required,...
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in a Beautiful Church (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
Free, donations are...
Free, donations are...
5:00 pm
Regular: $31.60
Member: $0
Regular: $31.60
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Screening | Frida: The Girl Just Doesn't Go Away -- Modern Art Documentary
Decades after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has become a feminist icon, queer touchstone, political symbol, and ubiquitous commodity. The perspectives of scholars, artists, artisans, collectors, and devoted fans explore how Kahlo's image has been claimed, reproduced, marketed, and reimagined while her paintings continue to inspire deeply. Vibrant and insightful, the film looks beyond Fridamania to ask what happens when a radical artist becomes both a universal role model and a global brand. Director: Trisha Ziff With Frida Kahlo biographer Hayden Herrera.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Opening Reception | 3AM Eternal: Solo Exhibition of "Hyperstimuli"
A solo show by artist Isaac Escoto. 3AM is the graffiti writer’s hour—the hour when Escoto, working for years under the tag SICKID, first learned to move through Los Angeles unsupervised. It’s the hour we’re told is when bad things happen, and it’s also, as Escoto points out, when some of the city’s labor is just clocking in: dishwashers, security guards, delivery drivers, the people keeping the lights on while everyone else sleeps. A hard-won innocence sits folded into that hour right alongside its danger. Eternal carries a similar doubleness; is something eternal because it lasts forever, or because it never resolves, the way a loop or an addiction never resolves? Is eternal about life, or about the flattening sameness of a death that keeps recurring? The show doesn’t answer these questions so much as hold them open, the way Escoto holds open nearly every binary he paints: good and bad, pleasure and shame, exploitation and survival. A word Escoto keeps returning to for this body of work is “hyperstimuli.” Growing up steeped in those video-game interfaces, commercial imagery, and graffiti, he used to think of hyperstimuli as pure pleasure, as “eye candy.” Now, he says, “it almost feels like we hyper-stimulize ourselves in order to drown out the things of the real world because the real world is so hard to deal with.”
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Bound and Unbound: Solo Artist Exhibition Redefining the Japanese Tradition of Paper Cutting
An exhibition by the Kyoto-born, Jacksonville-based artist, Hiromi Mizugai Moneyhun. Rooted in kirie, the Japanese tradition of paper cutting, Moneyhun’s practice redefines the act of cutting as a generative process, transforming negative space into an integral element of sculptural form. Bound and Unbound explores the paradox of cutting, where each incision simultaneously removes and creates. By transforming negative space into a dynamic sculptural presence, Moneyhun extends an ordinary medium—paper—beyond its material limits.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | I See You: Solo Painting Exhibition Providing Visual Records of Potent Memories
Michael Alvarez’s paintings have the resonance of lived experience processed through hazy recollection. The artist describes his paintings as an effort to acknowledge moments of beauty and humor, alongside the complexity and struggle of daily life. As he paints the people, creatures, and places he spends time with, these memories become shared stories. The paintings in the exhibition serve as visual records of potent memories from the past several years. Several of the works take the form of a daily journal. The images largely feature his family, friends, and the cityscape of the east side of Los Angeles.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Terrain: Multi-Artist Exhibition on the Universality of Humanity's Connection to the Earth
A group exhibition bringing together a diverse range of artistic perspectives spanning nearly two centuries. Rather than following a strictly chronological framework, the exhibition establishes an open dialogue across generations and geographies, exploring the universality of humanity's connection to the earth. The exhibition highlights the varied ways in which artists engage with their environments, beginning with the unique charm of the Danish countryside. Danish artists Svavar Guonason, Else Alfelt, and Else Fischer Hansen bring the natural world into their work through abstract depictions of mountainscapes and seasides, driven by a passion for environmental activism. While these abstract painters capture the emotional essence of the land, the medium of photography offers a different lens on reality. Master photographers Paul Strand and Edward Weston understood that they could use their cameras to capture and isolate the subtle, intricate details found in the natural world, elevating them into profound visual statements.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, RSVP encouraged
free, RSVP encouraged
7:00 pm
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Concert | Carnegie Hall-Featured Singer-Songwriter Performs
Multidisciplinary storyteller and poet Lisa Marie Simmons brings her distinctive blend of jazz, poetry, and improvisation to the stage. Based in Italy, she collaborates with pianist and composer Marco Cremaschini in their poetic-jazz ensemble, NoteSpeak, weaving together original compositions, spoken word, and songs in English, French, and Italian. The ensemble has performed across Europe, India, and the United States. NoteSpeak's acclaimed albums include NoteSpeak 12, named one of DownBeat's Best Albums of 2023, and their latest release, NoteSpeak (In a Word), which received a four-star review from All About Jazz and the 2026 Best European Jazz Intercontinental Music Award. Simmons has performed at the Venice Biennale and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2025, with a return engagement this November.
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Play | Practice: Dramatic Take on Power & Surrender
It takes grit, determination, self-awareness, and years of training to be an artist. But what does it take to be a genius? Written by Nazareth Hassan. Directed by Jasminn Johnson. Cast: Carl Collins, Kris Jai, Tom Phelan, Sean Sekino, Camila Madero, Ase' Micah Tyler, Lance Avery Brown, Joy Callwood, Eric Steven Flores, and Imran Curic. Content Warning: Practice contains mature themes and content, including: substance use, simulated vomiting and intoxication, and references to past sexual trauma, suicide, incarceration, and grief.
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7:30 pm
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Play | THE JAZMINES: a rage play – and for legal reasons, a parody -- Original Satirical Comedy
This play takes place in a multiverse of choice and cost. Here, brown artists compete for space in the American theater canon, negotiating their professional wins with the loss of their personal relationships. This event offers the opportuinty to witness this new work by author/star Jasmine Sharma (Twelfth Night) with music by composer Xander Browne and direction by Asmeret Ghebremichael (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York, The Notebook). 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.
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7:30 pm
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Play | Witch: Darkly Comic Contemporary Retelling of a Jacobean Drama
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a "witch" and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her - and then returns again - unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are wroth when hope is hard to come by. Written by Jen Silverman. Directed by Daniella Caggiano.
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Performance | Performers from Stranger Things, Only Murders in the Building, & More Bring Marginalized Stories to Life through Readings & Songs
Experience the power of music and spoken word to celebrate the voices of the people. A live performance that brings marginalized stories to life through readings and songs, inspired by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove’s book, and featuring an all-star cast of actors, musicians, and activists. Featuring: Cathy Curtin (Stranger Things), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Only Murders in the Building), Cassie Bradley (Coronation Street), Grace Duah (Gossip Girl), and many more. Reception to follow immediately.
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Comedy Club | Standup Show
Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
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