- ABOUT
- CONTACT
- FAQ
- REVIEWS
- GIVE A GIFT OF CFT!
-
Join the Club!
free things to do in New York City
| < |
October 2026 |
> | ||||
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!
Read More
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, October 15, 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!
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!
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
October 15, 2026. 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, October 15, 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, October 15, 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 New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (October 15, 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 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!
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 unique 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
52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Conference | How U.S. Cultural Policy Shaped Austrian Modern Culture: Panels, Exhibition, Film Screening, & Concert.
A one-day conference exploring the influence of the United States on Austrian cultural life after 1945. In the aftermath of World War II, the United States exerted the strongest cultural influence among the four Allied powers that liberated Austria. As part of denazification efforts, culture and media became important tools for replacing Nazi elites and introducing Austrians to new international influences. From 1946 onward, these efforts increasingly intersected with the geopolitical reorientation of Austria toward the Western, US-dominated anticommunist camp.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
9:30 am
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Screening | International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 3:00pm Tennis- Courtside Live: ATP/WTA Tournament Coverage
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
10:00 am
free, registration required...
free, registration required...
Film | Beloved (1998): Gothic Psychological Horror Drama with Oprah Winfrey & Danny Glover
After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen... Director: Jonathan Demme Cast: Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Thandiwe Newton, Kimberly Elise, Beah Richards Oprah Winfrey, also known mononymously as Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, broadcast from Chicago, which ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media," she was the richest African-American of the 20th century and was once the world's only Black billionaire. By 2007, she was often ranked as the most influential woman in the world. Danny Glover is an actor and producer. He has received numerous accolades, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the NAACP's President's Award, as well as nominations for five Emmy Awards and four Grammy Awards.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Mat Pilates Session (Beginners Welcome!)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Multi-Level Yoga in the Park
A welcome multi-level yoga class in the park open to everyone. Bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
11:00 am
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
12:20 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Classical Music | Music from the Mediterranean: From Antiquity to Today (In Person AND Online!)
What melodies would have been heard while sailing into ports of the ancient Mediterranean? ALBA CONSORT bridges the ancient to the present, performing early and modern music on period instruments. Performers: Margo Andrea, mezzo-soprano, vielle, zills; Carlo Valte, oud; Rex Benincasa, percussion, tenor, psaltery; Jason Priset, lute, guitar, vihuela.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
1:15 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Film | Is God Is (2026): Southern Gothic Dark Comedy Thriller
Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge: confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. Director: Aleshea Harris Cast: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Thursday Evenings at a Living Memorial Museum
Explore a museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance, Jewish life, and education. View expansive galleries, survivor testimonies, and tens of thousands of artifacts. The museum also offers a theater, a genealogy center, an outdoor memorial, and a cafe.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
4:00 pm
free, reservation required...
free, reservation required...
Workshop | Full-Body Fitness Class in the Park (All-Levels Welcome)
An outdoor workout in the park for building strength, balance, and community. This full-body fitness class is designed to energize your week, boost your mood, and build community in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Every movement can be modified, making it perfect for beginners, returning exercisers, and parents looking to reset after school drop-off.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Jazz | Jazz Trio Tunes
Roman Goran, piano, Daniel Song, bass, and Anton Kot, drums. Program: Mark Sherman (1957-) Third Eye Vision Mark Sherman (1957-) The Jazz Effect Mark Sherman (1957-) Gratitude Enabled Thomas McIntosh (1927-2017) The Cup Bearers Pat Metheny (1954-) Better Days Ahead Wayne Shorter (1933-2023) This Is for Albert Ralph Rainger (1901-1942) If I Should Lose You
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Poetry Reading | Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers
Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot!
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
5:30 pm
free, register for...
free, register for...
Opening Reception | Industrial Artistry 2: Solo Exhibition Exploring Life, Matter, & Relationship to Objects
Japanese artist, designer, and "Matter Tuner" Takuma Yamazaki presents his solo exhibition. The exhibition adds three new works to his ongoing exploration of life, matter, and our relationship with objects. Yamazaki sees objects as more than passive things: they emerge and continually change through their connections and continuity with life. Through his distinctive sensibility, expressed across diverse materials and media, visitors are invited to explore and enjoy the connections between themselves and the beings and objects that surround them.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Opening Reception | Lonely but Free I’ll Be Found: An Artistic Survey of American Masculinity
An exploration of blue-toned collage and editioned works by Nick Doyle, examining the contradictions of American life through its familiar icons. With bold, graphic depictions of everyday objects, Doyle takes a clear-eyed survey of American masculinity and the emotional cost of indoctrinated self-reliance. Rendered in his signature jean-blue palette, the works draw on the tropes and promises of American life: escapism, risk/reward, and the mythology of the self-made man. Artwork and additional exhibition information to come. This masculine ideal provides a lens through which to consider America’s current political turns toward seclusion. The insistence that a man should need no one finds an echo in a nation that regards its ties to others as a constraint on its freedom. Within the rhetoric of “America First,” self-sufficiency becomes a measure of power, while cooperation and mutual reliance are cast as vulnerabilities. Doyle’s examinations bring the costs of this posture into focus, asking what happens when the pursuit of individual freedom becomes a national unwillingness to acknowledge obligation to others.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Film | Tol'able David (1921): Classic Silent Film
Young David Kinemon is a good-natured, easy-going lad in a mountain village. Circumstances force him to take his brother's place as mail carrier for the community, and this brings him into deadly contact with the vicious Hatburn brothers. Director: Henry King Cast: Richard Barthelmess, Gladys Hulette, Walter P. Lewis, Ernest Torrence
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Discussion | Architects, Politicians, & Activists Explore the Future of Urban Ecology in a Changing World
This conversation will explore different ways of effectively integrating ecological considerations into urban planning and design, preserve biodiversity in cities, protect species and their habitats, and transforming our built environments and landscapes to address the climate crisis, support the shift to a renewable economy, and grow more vibrant and resilient cities. Please review the venue's access requirements.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | Beethoven's Musical Odyssey: From Elegance to Eternity
New York Classical Players' "Beethoven 200" chamber series opens with a journey through the composer's evolving voice. Two early quartets, the elegant Op. 18 No. 2 and the Mozart-inflected Op. 18 No. 5 (both written in 1798-1800), lead to the heroic brilliance of the 3rd Razumovsky Quartet (written in 1806) with its exhilarating fugal finale. The evening closes with Op. 132, one of Beethoven's most intimate late works (1825), centered on the transcendent "Holy Song of Thanksgiving."
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Discussion | Experts Analyze the First Polls of Brazil's Presidential Election
Hear from experts who will analyze the first-round results and discuss what to watch next. Brazilians are voting in a highly polarized race to elect their next president. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are neck-and-neck in most polls ahead of an expected runoff vote on October 25. The race has unfolded amid numerous scandals, continued tensions with the Donald Trump administration, and public concerns about crime, inflation, and affordability. Who is the favorite to win the race? What will the result mean for Brazil’s democracy, Latin America’s largest economy, and the right-wing wave that has swept much of Latin America?
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Concert | Grammy-Nominated Musicians Explore Cypriot Folk Traditions
Sounds of Cyprus, led by musician Peter Douskalis. A new concert and multilingual exploration, "Dialects" features the musical traditions of Cyprus' Greek-Cypriot, Turkish-Cypriot, and Maronite-Cypriot communities. The concert highlights newly composed and newly arranged Cypriot folk songs that bring together three dialects rarely heard together on the same stage, and almost never represented collectively in the diaspora. Drawing from oral histories, traditional forms, and lived experiences across communities, Dialects showcases a new suite of original arrangements created specifically for this project.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Jazz | Improvisations between John Coltrane, Miles Davis, & Michel Foucault
At this forum, organizers will stage an encounter between these three figures, seeing what happens when we play them with and against each other. Andre Lepecki, Fred Moten, Ann Pellegrini, and Karen Shimakawa host this special celebration. October 15th is the 100th birthday of Michel Foucault. 2026 is also the centennial year of two of the twentieth-century's most influential and revolutionary musicians: John Coltrane and Miles Davis
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Book Discussion | International Center of Photography (ICP)-Featured Artist Discusses Photography through Language and the Senses
Photographer and filmmaker Neal Slavin will be in conversation with artist and author M. Leona Godin. Book signings to follow after their discussion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Concert | Journey Through Gospel with The Harlem Gospel Ensemble
The Harlem Gospel Ensemble, founded and directed by Du'Bois A'Keen, is a professional choir rooted in the rich tradition of Black gospel music, carrying its legacy into contemporary spaces around the world, with an expansive repertoire spanning traditional gospel, spirituals, contemporary Christian music, and original works. "Gospel Through the Ages" is a musical journey through the rich history and evolving tradition of gospel music. The program traces the genre's enduring legacy through beloved classics, contemporary favorites, and original works, celebrating the voices, composers, and communities that have shaped its sound. The program includes Richard Smallwood's "Total Praise," and original compositions and arrangements by composer and artistic director Du'Bois A'Keen. The evening concludes with inspiring contemporary Christian anthems that affirm the ongoing vitality of the gospel tradition.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, registration required...
free, registration required...
Jazz | Sunset Jazz in the Park
Emerging artists from the jazz program at Church Street School of Music & Art.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Concert | Vocalist, Songwriter, & Multi-Instrumentalist Julia Easterlin
Easterlin creates lush, immersive sonic worlds with vocals, loop pedal, and stringed instruments. Easterlin pairs inventive musicianship with the earthly storytelling of her upbringing along Georgia’s Ogeechee River. Her singular artistry has been recognized by TED, the GRAMMY Foundation, and the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, and has led to collaborations with artists including Jacob Collier, Vieux Farka Touré, Bobby McFerrin, and Kris Bowers. She invites audiences into an intimate world shaped by experimentation, storytelling, and connection.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | Lady Liberty: Secrets of an Icon (2026) -- American/French History Documentary (+ Q&A with Experts)
A screening and Q&A of a film by Gedeon Programmes made for PBS and ARTE. A docu-drama commemorating the 140th anniversary commission of the Statue of Liberty. Visionary artist and skilled self-promoter, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi pioneered inventive fundraising campaigns in France and the United States, an early form of crowdfunding, to finance the Statue of Liberty. The film traces his transatlantic journeys, the statue's gradual creation, and the powerful symbolism it carried at its inauguration in October 1886. Alongside Bartholdi, it highlights key figures such as Edouard de Laboulaye, who conceived the idea of the gift, and Joseph Pulitzer, whose press campaign mobilized public support to complete the funding. Director: Julien Johan Following the 55-minute film, there will be a panel discussion with
Edward Berenson, Professor of History and director of the IFS, NYU
Michele Mitchell, Professor of History, NYU
Annie Polland, President of the Tenement Museum
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Lecture | Award-Winning Artist & Researcher Discusses Histories of Black American Print Publishing (In Person AND Online!)
A lecture by artist and designer, Kelly Walters, inspired by The Hampton Album and print culture at the turn of the century. Walters is an artist, designer, and researcher who engages with histories of Black American print publishing, material culture, and archival practice. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Talk starts at 6:30 PM and will be followed by a reception.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Talk | BAFTA-Winning Actress from Fleabag, Andor, Killing Eve, & More Discusses Her Craft & Career
Star of the stage and screen, Fiona Shaw, introduced by Sarah Cole, Dean of Columbia University School of the Arts and Parr Professor of English and Comparative Literature. Fiona Shaw is an Cork-born actor who has become one of Great Britain's most celebrated stage and screen treasures. Appointed as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), and awarded the Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, she is renowned internationally for her contributions to dramatic arts.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Collage Night
Repurpose old book materials and create some art. Base supplies will be provided. Additional materials are available for purchase at PWYC prices.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
free, donations welcome,...
free, donations welcome,...
Workshop | Intermediate Chess-Playing: Level-Up Your Game
Develop your strategies and take your game to the next level with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Chess has many benefits, including:
Improving cognitive skills
Encouraging creativity
Building confidence
Developing problem-solving skills
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Book Club | Luddite Book Club: Martyr Loser King by Saul Williams
Offline Book Club is a space for in-person conversation about the role technology plays in our world. This month's pick: Martyr Loser King by Saul Williams. About the Book: An Afrofuturist fable set in the coltan mines of East Africa during a global cyberattack. This graphic novel critiques technological exploitation while also imagining rebellion and the possibility of transformative change.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Gallery Talk | Photographers Discuss Themes of Surveillance & Abstraction in New Exhibition
A conversation between Deana Lawson and fellow photographers Paul Graham and Collier Schorr inside Lawson’s solo exhibition. The show includes recent domestic portraits, holograms, and the new series Edge Control, which engages themes of surveillance and abstraction. Graham is known for reinvigorating the genre of documentary photography, and Schorr for her exploration of gender and identity in both her fine art and editorial work. In a conversation moderated by Gagosian director Joshua Chuang, the trio will draw on their respective practices and take Lawson’s work as a jumping-off point to discuss issues of portraiture, documentary, agency, and privacy in contemporary photography.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
6:30 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Staged Reading | The Mischief Maker: Original Coming-of-Age Drama
1980s rural Virginia. Louise, a 15-year-old Catholic schoolgirl, rebels against her restrictive mother, Jane, by making mischief at school, at work, and behind the strip mall. When Jane catches Louise sneaking beers, Louise lashes back by seducing 20-something Tim on an old mattress in the woods. Jane shows up, however, and ends the mischief, once and for all. The Mischief Maker explores teen angst, forbidden love, and the cycle of violence through generations. Written by Ruth Apolonia Zamoyta. Directed by Cheryl Katz.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
7:00 pm
Regular: $45
Member: $0
Regular: $45
Member: $0
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
Regular: $25
Member: $0
Join the Club!
Film | Korean Film Festival: Stars and Sand (2025) -- Korean Drama Film
In late summer, Se-yeon, unable to adapt to the rapidly moving city, lives at a slower pace, keeping her dreams close but never quite reaching for them. The only time she feels truly alive is at night, when she goes to the river after sunset to paint in the darkness. At the same time, there is someone else by the river. Jae-woo has a dream of his own: to make a fortune selling river sand. They share the river at night, face each other over meals, and walk together through the changing season. As summer comes to an end, Se-yeon and Jae-woo are forced to face each other's vulnerabilities. Director: Kam Jeong-won Cast: Ahn Soo-hyun, Hong Sang-pyo, Cheon Jeong-rak Intro and Q&A with KAM JEONGWON and CHOI CHANG HWAN. English subtitles available.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
RSVP required, free
RSVP required, free
Poetry Reading | Latin Poetry Salon
A poetry reading by Diannely Antigua, Francisco Aragon, and Mandy Gutmann-Gonzalez. The event will conclude with a reception/signing with books for sale. Diannely Antigua is a Dominican American poet and educator. She is the author of two poetry collections, Ugly Music, which was the winner of the Pamet River Prize and a 2020 Whiting Award, and Good Monster. Francisco Aragon's books include, After Ruben, Glow of Our Sweat, and Puerta de Sol. Mandy Gutmann-Gonzalez is a Chilean poet and novelist working at the intersections of text, performance, archive, and translation. They are the author of La Pava and A/An.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Poetry Reading | Prize-Winning Poets Celebrate the Release of Book-Length Poem on the Arboreal
A reading by Jay Gao to celebrate the release of The Dead One, the Unconscious One, Thundering in Your Ear, Thriving Slumber. He will be joined by the poet Lynn Xu. Their reading will be followed by a conversation with Patricia Dailey. About the book: Part ecopoetic inventory, part dream vision, The Dead One, The Unconscious One, Thundering in Your Ear, Thriving Slumber is an experimental book-length poem on the arboreal.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Museums | Thursday Nights at One of NYC's Leading Museums
Contemporary art is a vital social force that advances questioning, learning, and working towards a better society. This weekly program offers an accessible opportunity to explore groundbreaking exhibitions by emerging and established artists from around the globe. Engage with current artistic dialogues and help expand the definition of art.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Play | The Crucible: Arthur Miller's Historical Drama
A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials. Playwright: Arthur Miller Director: Harry George Brook Cast: Teddy Fischer, Maya Mays, Lena Moore, Jamisen Dowdy, Elena Falkow, Greg Hofmann, Jalexis James
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:30 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Concert | Genre-Fluid, Intimate Sounds with Singer-Songwriter
Brooklyn-based musician Mei Semones crafts a singular sonic world where English and Japanese lyrics intertwine with an evocative blend of jazz, bossa nova, indie pop, and rock. At just 25, Semones has already developed a lush, genre-fluid sound—equal parts playful and emotionally expansive. Her debut album, Animaru, reveals a striking musical instinct for crafting intimate yet soaring songs, rich in texture and feeling. 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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:30 pm
free, fast-track available
free, fast-track available
Dance Performance | Multi-Choreographer Autumn Dance Concert
Enjoy the October Concert performed by NYU's Second Avenue Dance Company. This performance features choreography by Company Choreographers Nyah Arne, Aidan Gresock, London Ludwig, Sophia Nielson, Shloka Porwal, and Olivya Sessing; Guest Choreographers Kayla Farrish and Yasmeen Godder.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
7:30 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
7:30 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
Regular: $20
Member: $0
Regular: $20
Member: $0
Join the Club!
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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
Join the Club!
8:00 pm
free, reservation required...
free, reservation required...
8:00 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Join the Club!
9:30 pm
Regular: $15
Member: $0
Regular: $15
Member: $0
Join the Club!
Join the Club!
Complimentary Tickets
to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)
Classical Music | J.S. Bach, Beethoven by Prominent Orchestra
Regular Price: $30CFT Member Price: $0.00
Concert | "Electrifying, Groove-Heavy" Band at Revered Venue
Regular Price: $35CFT Member Price: $0.00
Today's Events
All 984 Events
Free Events This Week
Free Events This Weekend
Contact FAQ Reviews About Terms of Use Privacy Policy
All events are free unless otherwise stated. All programs subject to change. Please confirm before going.Contact FAQ Reviews About Terms of Use Privacy Policy
© Copyright Club Free Time. All rights reserved.