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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!
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Take advantage of 189 free concerts, 27 free dance events, 117 free theater performances, 53 free tours, 21 free poetry readings, 64 free talks/lectures, 61 free art events, 176 free workshops, 106 free movies listed on the site right now.
.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 21, 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, October 21, 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 City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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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, 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 21, 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, October 21, 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 New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (October 21, 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!
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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).
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51 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today
All events are free unless otherwise noted.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.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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9:30 am
free...
free...
Workshop | Artist-Led Figure Drawing in the Park
Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, or bring your own.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | CANCELLED! Traditional Chinese Qi Gong Practice: Stretch, Breathe, Talk, & Reset (Outdoors)
Class designed to support the mental and physical health of participants through wellness practices, movement, and connection. This program offers a space to stretch, breathe, talk, and reset--whether you're a skater, a parent, a local resident, or just passing through. No experience required. All necessary materials will be provided.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, RSVP recommended
free, RSVP recommended
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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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | International Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Dance, & Football
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 5:15pm Tennis- Center Court Live: Brussels ATO, Lyon ATP, Almaty ATP, Osaka ATP, Ningbo WTA
7:00pm - 8:00pm Dance- International Dance Leagues Los Angeles
8:00pm - 11:00pm College Football- New Mexico State vs Sam Houston State
*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
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity
This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Celebrate Chinese American Heritage & History
Step into a space dedicated to preserving, illuminating, and celebrating the rich history and contributions of Chinese in America. Connect with stories that inspire and bridge communities, honoring the legacy of generations who shaped the American narrative. Walk through galleries showcasing art, artifacts, and personal histories that reflect resilience, innovation, and cultural heritage.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
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Workshop | French Petanque-Playing in the Park
Members of NYC’s oldest-running Petanque club guide a Petanque-playing session. This French lawn bowling game from the early 20th century is easy to learn, and the boules will be provided. Just bring yourself!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | If Fashion is of Interest to You... An Exhibit of Elegance Awaits!
Best known for its innovation and award-winning exhibitions, the museum has a permanent collection of more than 50,000 garments and accessories dating from the eighteenth century to the present.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no 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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12:00 pm
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
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12:00 pm
free, registration required...
free, registration required...
Concert | Wide-Ranging Music Acts in the Park
This weekly program features a variety of artists ranging from psychedelic rock to opera to soca and classical. All ages welcome!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
free, RSVP recommended
free, RSVP recommended
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
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12:20 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free...
free...
Classical Music | J.S. Bach's Works for Choir & Orchestra
Johann Sebastian Bach's Lass, Furstin, lass noch einen Strahl, BWV 198, and Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 192, are two cantatas that stand as an uplifting contrast to the composer's usual themes of endurance amid tribulations and the hope of something better. These joyful compositions offer an appreciation for life's treasures, with one giving thanks for the upstanding life of a queen and the other celebrating the divine gifts given to humanity. Performed by Trinity Choir and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, led by Avi Stein on organ.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Concert | Weekly Outdoor Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies
A moving weekly bagpipe tribute honors those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as individuals affected by the lasting health impacts of that day. The tribute begins with a performance near a symbolic column preserved from the site, followed by a second performance in a nearby outdoor space.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:30 pm
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Film | Shaun of the Dead (2004): Zombie Comedy from Edgar Wright
The uneventful, aimless lives of a London electronic salesman and his layabout roommate are disrupted by the zombie apocalypse. Director: Edgar Wright Cast: Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy Edgar Wright is an English filmmaker who is known for his fast-paced and kinetic, satirical genre films, which feature extensive use of expressive popular music, Steadicam tracking shots, dolly zooms, and a signature editing style that includes transitions, whip pans, and wipes.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Workshop | Landscape Art Class (Outdoors)
Artists of all skill levels can be inspired by park surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels, and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Techniques & Insights for Using Light To Transform Your Photographs
Great photography starts with great light. Renowned photographer Andy Katz shares the techniques and insights he's developed throughout his decades-long career, showing you how to see, understand, and use light to transform your images. Discover how light shapes mood, depth, color, and emotion-and learn how to recognize the moments when the light can make an ordinary scene extraordinary. Walk away seeing light differently-and making photographs that are more powerful, intentional, and unforgettable.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Staged Reading | Discovering the Life of Marie Curie, with Pulitzer Prize-Finalist Biographer
An integrated two-part program on the science and social aspects of Marie Curie's life. PART 1: Speaker: Dava Sobel, historian and biographer, author, The Elements of Marie Curie PART 2: Reading of Scenes from the play: The Half-Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson Dava Sobel is an American science writer and former New York Times science reporter acclaimed for making complex scientific history accessible to the public. Her bestseller books include Longitude, Galileo's Daughter, The Planets, The Glass Universe, and most recently The Elements of Marie Curie. Dava has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Master Class | Explore the Ins & Outs of Great Cello Performance
Martti Rousi--internationally recognized Finnish cellist who won second prize at the Tchaikovsky International Competition--imparts skills and techniques for cello mastery.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Book Discussion | Novella Discussion: Classic of Satirical, Feminist Horror, The Stepford Wives
The group is reading Ira Levin's 1972 book. About the Book: Joanna Eberhart, a talented photographer, wife, and young mother who suspects that something in the town of Stepford is changing the wives from free-thinking, intelligent women into compliant wives dedicated solely to homemaking. As her friends slowly transform, Joanna realizes the horrific truth.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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4:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | An Evening of Rowing in New York Harbor
At this rowing session, after a brief orientation, participants will be assigned to a crew with an experienced coxswain to steer the boat and a mixture of experienced and new rowers. The boats, Whitehall gigs, are stable, traditional working boats for four rowers and a coxswain. No experience is necessary and rowers of all ability levels are welcome! The rowing sessions last several hours and are designed to be excursions: groups row against the tide to a destination, take a break onshore or in a protected cove, then return home with the tide. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please complete the waiver before
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Classical Music | Piano Works by Scriabin, Beethoven, & Schubert
Juilliard musician. Program: Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) From Piano Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp Minor, Op. 19 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) From Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp Major, Op. 78 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) From Fantasy in C Major, D. 760, "Wanderer Fantasy"
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Power Hour Running Session
This run is designed to help you move, build community, and have fun. All levels are welcome — walk, jog, or run at your own pace!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Workshop | Zumba Rhythms Workout in the Park
Welcome to Zumba with DeeKee in the park! Participants dance, sweat, and have a great time with friends and fellow Zumba enthusiasts. No experience is required, just come with a positive attitude and be ready to move your body to the rhythm of the music. Weather permitting. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Book Discussion | Nw York Times-Featured Author Shares Her New Book, A Dead White: An Argument Against White Paint (+ Signing)
A conversation with Wendy S. Walters to celebrate her new book, a brilliant and razor-sharp work of cultural criticism examining what we take for granted in the abundance of white paint. She will be in conversation with Margo Jefferson, followed by a signing.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Film | Scream (1996): Modern Classic Slasher from Wes Craven
In the small town of Woodsboro, California, a masked killer known as Ghostface begins murdering high school students, and a group of friends must use their knowledge of horror movies to unmask the killer. Director: Wes Craven Cast: David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan Wes Craven has been recognized as one of the masters of the horror genre. Craven worked primarily in the horror genre, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror cliches with humor. Craven has been recognized as one of the masters of the horror genre.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Dancing | Bhangra Dancing in the Park: Celebration of Indian Music & Dance
Bollywood rhythm comes to the park with performances and lessons that blend fitness with traditional Indian folk dance. Watch and learn choreography that celebrates contemporary Indian music and dance. This autumn, drop in and join the high energy music party led by Masala Bhangra. The Masala Bhangra team will kick of the evening with their energetic dance performance that will be sure to get your feet bobbing! Then, Sarina Jain, founder of Masala Bhangra, will lead you in a Bhangra lesson. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Check-in begins at 5:45pm.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration recommended
free, registration recommended
Party | Board Games Meet-Up
This event features a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Tour | Mid-Century Experimental Artist Retrospective Exhibition Walkthrough
Micaella Sanchez, Graduate Curatorial Assistant at the Grey Art Museum and MA candidate at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts, will give a guided walkthrough of by Alison Knowles: A Retrospective (1920-2022).
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Dance Performance | Open Rehearsal: A Choreographic Journey
Artists host an intimate first look at the creative process of our developing work, Exposed. This rehearsal was followed by a Wine and Cheese Reception. Exposed is an evening-length work that explores vulnerability, vision, and courage. The scenic design creates an ever-changing landscape of pathways, levels, and partitions that conceals, distorts, confounds, beckons, and demands resilience. The choreography traces a journey from fragmentation and restraint to openness and release, unfolding through fluid partnering, interconnected ensemble work, sweeping phrases, buoyant lifts, and soaring moments of suspension that embody trust and transformation.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, tickets required
free, tickets required
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Dancing | Salsa Dancing on the Plaza (Lesson + Open Dance Floor)
Teachers with Mi Salsa Dura Baile lead an evening of Latin rhythm and dancing! Each class starts off with a lesson followed by an open dance floor.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
free, no reservation required
Screening | Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien (No Regrets) (1993): Docu-Short Confronting AIDS Stigma (+ Discussion)
This AIDS Awareness Month, attendees honor the life and legacy of the late filmmaker, poet, and activist Marlon Riggs. The influential filmmaker used the camera to document Black gay life and address the urgency of the AIDS crisis within Black gay communities throughout the late 20th century. The program begins with a screening of Riggs's 1993 short, Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien (No Regrets), which takes an intimate look at five HIV-positive gay Black men as they discuss their experiences living with AIDS and confront the stigmatization of the illness at the height of the epidemic. The film was commissioned with support from Creative Time in 1992 as part of the ongoing Fear of Disclosure Project — a series of short films and video installations that explored the psychological and social aftermath of revealing an HIV-positive diagnosis. The film will be followed by a conversation on Marlon Riggs's legacy and the role of experimental art within the history of AIDS resistance and awareness. Dr. Gervais Marsh, Associate Curator at Creative Time, and writer, curator, and archivist Sur Rodney (Sur) will lead the discussion.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Staged Reading | Youth Without God: Selected Passages of Examining of Conformity, Ideology, & Moral Responsibility
The novel follows a teacher who observes his students learning to think in terms of race and obedience rather than compassion and truth. He remains silent, becoming complicit in the process. When one of his students dies, his indifference is shattered, forcing him to confront what it means to look away in the face of injustice. The novel tells the story of a generation of young people who have lost their moral compass, and of a man torn between conformity and conscience who seeks his own path back to responsibility. In this staged reading, two voices bring selected passages of the novel to life: the detached perspective of the narrator and the voices of young people growing up caught between ideology and inner emptiness. Cellist Tamar Sagiv accompanies the reading with her own compositions.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Poetry Reading | Korean Poetry in Translation Reading & Discussion with Award-Winning Writers
An evening of readings and conversation celebrating the Moon Country Korean Poetry series, which brings contemporary Korean poetry to the forefront. The program will explore the poems themselves as well as the intimate, collaborative work of carrying voice, image, rhythm, and cultural context across languages. Through readings and discussion, the participants will offer a glimpse into the choices, discoveries, and productive tensions that shape poetry in translation. The evening will be moderated by Black Ocean founder and publisher Janaka Stucky.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
pay-what-you-wish, tickets required
pay-what-you-wish, tickets required
Poetry Reading | Multilingual Poetry Night: Quantum Age
Discover the concepts of Quantum Age Poetry and Quantum Poetics with this multilingual poetry event exploringinnovative poetic frameworks.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Book Discussion | Pulitzer Prize–Winning Author Discusses Her New Novel, Music Against the Night, with Jennifer Egan
Yiyun Li discusses music, travel, grief, and ambition—subjects at the heart of her new novel. Li talks with Jennifer Egan about depicting two aspiring musicians in pursuit of success and bringing to life the sweep and dimension of the Romantic era. About the book: In Dublin, as the 18th century nears its end, a young virtuoso named John Field comes of age as his family nurtures visions of him becoming the next Mozart. His talent takes him to England, France, and Russia, where he becomes a famous pianist and composes dreamy, languorous melodies that enchant the night air. John calls them nocturnes, but the prodigy who immortalizes them is Chopin. Oceans away in French India, Adelaide Percheron has a startling rise of her own. Orphaned and raised by her grandmother, Adelaide is driven by her secret love of music and a desire to see the world. She engineers her exodus, escaping to Paris and later to Moscow, as Napoleon’s army sets out to conquer the continent. As John and Adelaide each try to chart a path between talent and genius, success and legacy, profit and passion, they must decide what, and even who, is worth sacrificing along the way.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, registration required
free, registration required
Book Discussion | Bon Appétit Editor Shares Her New Cookbook, East to East
Rachel Gurjar in conversation with Lucy Yu. About the book: A joyful celebration of the immigrant experience told through the universal language of food. Brimming with raw, beautiful storytelling and 101 Indian-inspired recipes that draw on a global pantry and burst with flavor, this immersive cookbook will fill your heart and table.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, RSVP required
free, RSVP required
Workshop | Call-an-Ancestor: African Diaspora Storytelling
An evening of conversation, memory, and collective sound-making. The group will gather in small circles to talk about the neighborhoods, people, and everyday sounds that shaped the African diaspora: the ones changing, the ones already gone, and the ones still being carried. What outlives places, spaces, or sets of people once they shift, move, and evolve like the African diaspora so often does? The rhythm, the voices, the calls across lands that don't get photographed but don't leave us either… From there, you're invited to call Dial-an-Ancestor's hotline and add your own voice to a growing archive of diasporic memory. As the night unfolds, some of tonight's voices will find their way into the DJ's live set — the room becoming, quite literally, the sound of itself as the archive keeps growing around you. No performance required. No experience necessary. Just come ready to talk, and to listen.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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free, registration required
7:00 pm
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Screening | Korean Film Festival: The Love of Truman (2025) -- Korean Sci-Fi Romance
Hyun-shik happens to meet Jee-yeon on the subway. The film begins with the story she tells him. Jee-yeon claims that their world is an artificial reality, like the set of The Truman Show. She explains that strange phenomena known as "errors" occasionally occur. When an "error" happens, the people in this world repeat whatever they were doing before gradually coming to a stop. Only a Truman remains unaffected by the "error" and can move freely. Saying that she is searching for another Truman besides herself, Jee-yeon asks Hyun-shik an enigmatic question: Director: Kim Duk-joong Cast: Bae Yu-ram, Lee Ju-woo, Kim Shin-bi, Kang Jin-ah English subtitles available.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Poetry Reading | New Books of Poetry: 4 Readings
Celebrate new work from Four Way Books press! Featuring David Orr and M.M. Kelly, with additional readings by Howard Levy and Donna Masini.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Poetry Reading | Allen Ginsberg's "Howl": Beat Poetry Performed Live (with Jazz Accompaniment) (In Person AND Online!)
Featuring MSM Jazz Arts musicians, narrated by Justin Jay Hines. "Howl" is a foundational text of the Beat movement and is widely taught for its innovations in form, its critique of postwar American conformity and capitalism, and its influence on subsequent generations of poets and musicians. Its raw language is intentional and central to its artistic and historical significance; the poem was the subject of a 1957 obscenity trial that became a landmark First Amendment case. This poem, written in 1955-56, contains explicit and sustained references to drug use, sexuality (including graphic depictions), mental illness and institutionalization, suicide and self-harm, profanity, and racially charged language reflecting its era. It also engages frankly with psychiatric treatment (including electroshock therapy) and addiction. Readers who may be sensitive to depictions of psychiatric crisis, addiction, or suicidal ideation should feel free to step out or engage with the material at their own pace.
Manhattan, New York, NY
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Concert | CANCELLED! Bata-Drumming Channeling Ancestral Expression
Singer, percussionist, composer, dancer, and educator Brenda Navarrete is an ambassador of Afro-Cuban culture whose work is both grounded in tradition and groundbreaking in its expansiveness. She is an expert of the bata--a double-headed Yoruba drum traditionally played by men--and uses the instrument to channel ancestral expression. Navarrete performs her first solo album, 2018's Mi Mundo. Gather together and experience the ways drumming creates a universal language. 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
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7:30 pm
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