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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, September 11, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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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
September 11, 2025. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc. are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, September 11, 2025!
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, September 11, 2025!
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 (September 11, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!
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).
Editor's Picks
59 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Thursday, September 11, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Pick-Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function. First come first serve basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Weight of Hope: Monumental Exhibition Across Multiple Floors
Robert Longo presents a sweeping exhibition featuring 26 large-scale drawings, three films, three sculptures, and 33 studies. Spanning multiple floors and the exterior of the gallery, this ambitious show reflects on power, conflict, and resilience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Screening | International Sports on the Big Screen Outdoors: Golf, Tennis, Baseball
Enjoy watching a series of games, series, and tournaments on a 30-foot big screen! This event features the most watched international sporting events including Tennis Grand Slam Championship Majors, Golf Majors, Basketball Playoffs, Hockey Playoffs, Preakness Stakes and cycling events. Schedule: 10:00am - 1:00pm BMW PGA Championship 1:00pm - 4:00pm LPGA Tour Golf 4:00pm - 7:00pm Guadalajara WTA & San Paolo WTA 7:00pm - 10:00pm MLB Yankees vs Tigers *Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | La Bamba (1987): Biographical Drama about Ritchie Valens
A biographical story of the rise from nowhere of early rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens who died at age 17 in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. Director: Luis Valdez Cast: Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Joe Pantoliano
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Food Block Party Series
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Artmaking with Local Artist in the Park
Spend a Thursday afternoon learning new artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Measuring & Managing Company Value (Online!)
McKinsey partner Tim Koller will give a talk on Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, the leading guide to corporate finance for over 30 years. Now in its eighth edition, the book covers fundamentals, valuing high-growth firms and digital assets, and strategies for acquisitions and portfolio management.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Fair | Night Market With 35+ Local Food Vendors
Celebrate summer with these bold bites and vibrant flavors at this lively night market! Featuring over 35 rotating local food vendors, the market presents a delicious mix of cuisines and festive energy perfect for warm evenings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Concert on the Plaza: Musicians from The New School
Faculty and student jazz musicians from The New School perform crowd favorites.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Stormy Weather (1943): Classic Musical with Lena Horne
Two lovers, one a tap dancer and the other a vocalist, split after each skyrockets to fame. They reunite at a musical stage show which showcases the talents of many of the popular African American performers of the 1940s. Director: Andrew L. Stone Cast: Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway, Katherine Dunham, Fats Waller, Nicholas Brothers Lena Horne was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theatre. She won several Grammy AAwards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Beyond Survival: Featured Documentary at a Film Festival
The film shines a light on the "Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act," a ground-breaking law that allows sentencing courts to consider the nuanced impact of abuse that contributed to a crime, providing for an alternative to mandatory minimums that perpetuate cycles of criminalization. Featuring survivors freed under the DVSJA law, survivors denied resentencing, campaign leaders, legislators, judges, and activists who spent 10 years advocating for and enacting the law in NY State, the film offers a powerful and consequential lens on the connection that must be made between domestic violence and criminal violence.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Film | Mickey 17 (2025): Sci-Fi Black Comedy with Robert Pattinson from Bong Joon Ho
During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-called "expendable" employee, is sent to explore an ice planet. Director: Bong Joon Ho Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo Bong Joon Ho is a South Korean filmmaker whose work is characterized by emphasis on social and class themes, genre-mixing, dark comedy, and sudden tone shifts. The recipient of numerous accolades, Bong has won three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and five Asian Film Awards. In 2017, he was included on Metacritic's list of the 25 best film directors of the 21st century, and in 2020, he was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time and among the Bloomberg 50. Two of his films have screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival—Okja in 2017 and Parasite in 2019; the latter earned the Palme d'Or, which was a first for a South Korean film. Bong won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, making Parasite the first non-English language film to win Best Picture. Robert Pattinson is an English actor whose filmography often sees him portraying eccentric characters across a diverse range of genres. Known for starring in both major studio productions and independent films, Pattinson's works have grossed over $4.7 billion worldwide. In 2010, Time included him in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was also featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100. He was praised for his performances in Cosmopolis (2012),The Lost City of Z (2016), Good Time (2017), High Life (2018) and The Lighthouse (2019). Pattinson then returned to big-budget mainstream cinema, starring in Tenet (2020) and portraying the titular superhero in The Batman (2022).
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
2:00 pm
Regular: $58.50
Member: $0
Regular: $58.50
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Tour | Expert Talk: Photography & Hidden Histories
Curator Mia Fineman explores this landmark exhibition, delving into the photographs and stories that reveal a vibrant community of gender-nonconforming people in mid-20th-century America. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Quiet Reading Meetup
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!
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Music on the Deck: DJ Riz
DJ Riz brings the energy to these upbeat sessions, spinning a night of rhythm, connection, and golden-hour grooves.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Cardio Boxing Workout
Enjoy a full-body workout incorporating boxing techniques, cardio, and strength training and various coordination exercises. No gloves necessary. For Adults 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Duality in 20th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints
The featured 20th-century prints highlight the transformation of Japanese art through the "Shin Hanga" and "Sosaku Hanga" art movements -- 'new' and 'creative' respectively. These prints embody the duality of tradition and innovation in reflection of the evolving identity of Japanese Modern art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Evening Birding in the Park with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call New York home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. This park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Thursday Evening Exploring the Photography Museum
This museum is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. It was founded in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through its exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, the museum offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Film | Sun, Hay, Strawberries (1984): Classic Czech Comedy
The life of a small Czech village is suddenly in turmoil when a college student arrives, introducing revolutionary innovations in dairy farming. A classic of Czech comedy. Director: Zdeněk Troška Cast: Miroslav Zounar, Vlastimila Vlková, Helena Růžičková, Jaroslava Kretschmerová In Czech with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Award-Winning Chilean Drama A Fantastic Woman
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy an outdoor screening of the 2017 Chilean LGBTQ+ drama A Fantastic Woman. The evening opens with a live performance by Constanza Palavecino, followed by the acclaimed film under the night sky.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Celebrated Abstract Artist and FIT Professor: Housing Development from the Abstract Point of View
American abstract artist and FIT adjunct professor, Harriet Korman's newest collection is all about housing development. Korman takes inspiration from housing developments, but in a true abstract form, sees beyond a housing structure in its objective terms. Instead, Korman wants to grasp the feeling a housing development should instill, leading her to simple grid configurations. Korman's insightful perspectives have long served her well in her career, receiving praise and awards from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the Pollock Krasner Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. You may recognize Harriet Korman's work from previous exhibitions at the Guggenheim (1971), the Whitney (1972, 1973, 1995), and MoMA PS1 (2007).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | From Graffiti to Gallery: Bold Lines & Local Histories
Self-taught artist Timothy Curtis brings his vibrant, graphic style, rooted in Philadelphia graffiti and inspired by regional stoneware traditions, to a new solo exhibition. Once introduced to art through graffiti and honed during years of self-study, Curtis now exhibits internationally, blending bold lines, color, and layered histories into works that are both visually striking and deeply personal.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Iconic Fashion Photography Exhibition
Opening during New York Fashion Week, this focused retrospective showcases 35 years of Paolo Roversi's evocative fashion photography. Known for his dreamlike, timeless portraits created with Polaroid film in his Parisian studio, Roversi has captured some of the most iconic images in the industry. The exhibition showcases his distinctive style, rooted in the cultural heritage of Ravenna, Italy, and inspired by masters such as August Sander and Diane Arbus, while reflecting the intimate collaborations that shaped his career.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Learn about the Influence of Artist Papa Cezanne
Guests will look at Papa Cezanne's works, then briefly those of Matisse, Picasso, Mondrian, Braque, Hartley, and Beckmann. Cezanne was called the father of us all by both Matisse and Picasso. Why? He pulled away from the classic painting style of realism, 3- point perspective and narrative based on themes of myth and history. His work is rather flat and architectural, using the three forms which he said exist prominently in nature: cone, cylinder and sphere. This style of his gives way to the modernist painters of abstraction and cubism. Speaker Eleanor K. Sypher has volunteered her extensive skills in a series of talks on art history, first enjoyed at Arizona State University and a local art center for the past six years. Eleanor is well-acquainted with ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, The Italian Renaissance, The Baroque in Italy and Holland, Rococo in France, the Impressionists, and European and American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
$5, RSVP required
$5, RSVP required
Opening Reception | Painted Journeys Through Jeju: Guimi You’s Breath, Island
South Korean artist Guimi You transforms memories of a solitary trip to Jeju Island into luminous paintings that blend volcanic landscapes, lush gardens, and quiet interiors. Rooted in East Asian painting traditions, her atmospheric brushwork turns nature and solitude into intimate spaces of reflection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Paintings of Everyday Debris
Renowned conceptual artist Tom Friedman presents Detritus, his first major New York exhibition in nearly a decade, and his boldest shift yet. Known for transforming ordinary materials into meticulous, mind-bending forms, Friedman now turns to traditional painting on canvas. These new trompe l'oeil works depict scraps and discarded packaging from his own life, rendered with striking precision and unexpected beauty.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Six Artists Redefine Quotidian Motifs
Join artists Lygia Clark, Sarah Crowner, Mark Handforth, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Rezac, and Philip Taaffe in debuting their newest works, all aligned in the spirit of redefining quotidian and recognizable motifs. Expect these pieces to disrupt familiar forms and employ unique techniques in the manipulation of planes, lines, and congruence.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Sliced Tropics & Cosmic Dancers: A Group Exhibition
This group exhibition brings together Lygia Clark, Sarah Crowner, Mark Handforth, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Rezac, and Philip Taaffe, each exploring the disruption of familiar forms. Through folding, pinching, slicing, and splicing, or radical shifts in scale, the artists reshape everyday motifs into inventive, unexpected compositions.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Tap Dance Awards with Archival Film, Live Performances, & More
This special event will honor recipients of the American Tap Dance Foundation Hoofer Awards, the Tap Preservation Awards, and inductees into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame for both 2024 and 2025. The evening will include surprise guests, archival film clips, and live performances, celebrating the rich legacy and vibrant future of tap dance. Honorees will include Dick Van Dyke, Tommy Tune, Lisa La Touche, the late Billy Strayhorn, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | The Bowery: History, Music & Stories of NYC’s Oldest Street
Discover the rich history of the Bowery, New York City’s oldest street, in a slide-illustrated talk by author David Mulkins, whose new book The Bowery is part of Arcadia’s Images of America series. The evening also features a live Ragtime performance by Ramona Baker and an opportunity to purchase the book. The Bowery’s story spans centuries — from its origins as a Native American footpath to its role as a hub of theater, music, tattooing, baseball, immigration, and counterculture movements, including Beat literature, punk rock, and improvisational jazz.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Rabbi: The Focal Point in Creation
Artist Joel Mesler is set to exhibit a collection of a dozen of his rabbi paintings as well pieces from his own private collection. Pieces of hand colored lithographs will span the gallery's brick walls. Mesler has long been dedicated to making space for the rabbi as a focal point -- whether through publishing, printmakingk, drawing, sculpting or painting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Through the Camera's Lens: 35 Years of Fashion
Celebrated Italian Fashion Photographer, Paolo Roversi's debut collection is set to reflect his storied career in the fashion industry over the last thirty-five years. Roversi is the man behind some of the most iconic fashion photographs. You may have seen his work in Vogue, the MoMA, or the Getty. Roversi's work has been coined "timeless", being seen as both at the edge of and in the heart of fashion simultaneously.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Writer Celebrates His New Novel, Muscle Man
Attend a conversation with author of the cult hit The Novelist, Jordan Castro, to celebrate the release of his new novel, a thrilling satire of contemporary masculinity and the state of higher education. Followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | The Raven (Le Corbeau): Historic, Controversial French Horror Film
A wave of anonymous poison-pen letters signed “Le Corbeau” (“The Raven”) unsettles a quiet provincial town, gradually revealing the paranoia, resentment, and moral decay lurking beneath its tranquil façade. This film is a chilling psychological thriller and a razor-sharp allegory of authoritarianism, suspicion, and collective guilt. Produced during the Nazi occupation of France, the film sparked outrage across the political spectrum. The Vichy regime condemned it as subversive; the Resistance press denounced its collaborationist undertones; and the Catholic Church decried its cynical view of human nature. After the Liberation, Le Corbeau was banned and the director was temporarily barred from filmmaking. Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot Cast: Pierre Fresnay, Ginette Leclerc, Pierre Larquey, Micheline Francey In French with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Dance Aerobics Class: Low Stakes & All Fun
Find your inner dancer and get your body moving with pure joy at this cathartic dance aerobics class! Low stakes, all fun, and open to all levels. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Jump into Double Dutch with the Pros
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Yoga with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Take your practice outside this summer with Chelsea Piers Fitness during a free 60-minute yoga class open to all levels. This energizing session is led by expert instructors, invites you to stretch, strengthen, and reset in a scenic outdoor setting. Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Zumba Workout
Enjoy enthusiastic instruction and fun, easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography while working on balance, coordination, and range of motion. Ages 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Poet Discusses His New Collection, The Years of Blood
Poet Adedayo Agarau to celebrate and discuss his new book, The Years of Blood. In this unflinching debut collection, Agarau confronts the harrowing reality of ritual killings and child abductions that have terrorized Nigeria from the turbulent pre-democratic era to the present day. Adedayo will be joined in conversation by journalist & poet Hauwa Shaffi Nuhu. Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Adedayo will also sign copies of The Years of Blood purchased at this bookstore. Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards the purchase of the featured event book or any product in the bookstore cafe the night of an event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5, tickets required
$5, tickets required
Screening | Special Preview Screening of Documentary on Gustav Mahler's Music
Enjoy the first preview screening of Cosmic Portal - Exploring Mahler's "Symphony of a Thousand", the latest documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Jason Starr, narrated by Alec Baldwin. This groundbreaking film offers a profound look into one of the most ambitious works in classical music: Gustav Mahler's Eighth Symphony. Filmed across Austria, Germany, Estonia, and the United States, Cosmic Portal traces the musical, philosophical, and biographical roots of Mahler's "Symphony of a Thousand", a work so monumental it demands vast orchestral and vocal forces. Mahler once said this symphony made "all my others seem like preliminary efforts." The film interweaves stunning footage, dance, animation, and commentary from world-renowned Mahler scholars. At its core is a specially recorded performance conducted by Neeme Jarvi, bringing Mahler's cosmic vision to life.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier
Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talia Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as "The Woman of Salsa." Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Sunset Yoga in the Park
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga instructors lead a multi-level sunset yoga practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $24
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Regular: $24
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Poetry Reading | Award-Winning Poets Read from New Works, with Reception & Book Signing
A reading by Sasha Debevec-McKenney and Kevin Young, hosted by Terrance Hayes, followed by a reception/signing with books for sale. Sasha Debevec-McKenney is the author of the poetry collection Joy Is My Middle Name. Her poems have appeared in places like The New Yorker, The Yale Review, and Granta. Kevin Young is the author of fifteen books of poetry and prose. His works have been shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize, named finalist for the National Book Award, and won the Lenore Marshall Prize from the Academy of American Poet. He's also the poetry editor of The New Yorker, and was named a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets in 2020. Terrance Hayes's most recent publications include a collection of poems and collection of essays. He won Poetry Foundation's 2019 Pegasus Award for Poetry Criticism and was named a finalist for the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism. He also won the Hurston/Wright 2019 Award for Poetry and was a finalist the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry, the 2018 National Book Award in Poetry, the 2018 TS Eliot Prize for Poetry, and the 2018 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $25
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Regular: $25
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Concert | Classical String Music with Electronic Twist
Pianist Vicky Chow and J. Pavone's String Ensemble present an evening of classical music with an experimental, electronic twist. Pianist Vicky Chow has been described as "brilliant" (New York Times) and "one of our era's most brilliant pianists" (Pitchfork). She has collaborated and worked with composers/artists/ensembles/orchestras such as Tania Leon, Meredith Monk, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Terry Riley, George Lewis, Sasha Waltz Dance Company, BBC Orchestra, LA Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Philip Glass Ensemble, among others. She has toured to over 40 countries and has performed in various venues including Carnegie Hall. Organizers lend out hundreds of free blankets on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own cotton or fleece blanket. There will also be pre-set chairs, or you may bring your own. To protect the lawn, please do not sit on waterproof materials such as plastic tarps, yoga mats, or inflatable chairs. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from tents on the side of the lawn.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Fashion Week Kick-Off: Let's Talk Ballroom, Fashion, and Culture
Ballroom Icon J’Lin Lanvin will moderate pannelists Maquise Foster, Michael Leon Allure, and RJ Frazer in a discussion pertaining to each of their creativitie and multifold contributions to the arts community alike. Foster is a fashion designer, often recognized for competing in season 18 of the Project Runway. He's contnued to build his brand and designed pieces for high profile clients and celebrities. Michael Leon Allure too finds himself n the fashon world, specifically as a fashion designer in the Ballroom industry where he's seen as a pioneer and counselor. Lastly, Frazer brings his Caribbean roots to influence his own design work to reflect his cultural heritage and contemporary trends.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Lecture | Kinetic Artist Breakfast: Transforming Real-Time Data into Sculpture
Renowned kinetic artist Breakfast shares how he turns real-time data, like ocean waves, solar activity, and environmental changes, into mesmerizing, digitally controlled sculptures. Discover the artistic vision and engineering behind his dynamic installations that blur the line between physical and digital expression. Please note: RSVP does not guarantee entry—limited coat check. Large bags and backpacks are not permitted.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Lecture | Learn Teachings from The Tibetan Book of the Dead
Enjoy this event that explores the profound Tibetan teachings of life, death, and rebirth. As early as the 8th century, Tibetan Buddhists were mapping out their conception of the afterlife. During the lecture, attendees will learn about the 6 bardos of existence and the detailed 49-day journey in the afterlife. Visuals will accompany the hourlong lecture and 0 prior knowledge is needed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Tour | Thursday Night Bike Ride
Get rolling with this weekly Thursday Night Bike Ride! Join fellow cyclists for a fun, social-paced loop through Central Park. All levels welcome--just bring your bike and good energy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Book Signing | Zoe Dubno Discusses & Signs Her New Book, Happiness & Love
Emerging writer Zoe Dubno celebrates her debut novel, Happiness & Love. Following a young woman over the course of one outrageous and insufferable downtown dinner party at the home of her estranged best friends—an artist and curator couple, whom she now realizes stand for everything she detests—Happiness and Love is a piercing debut novel about brazen materialism, self-obsession, and the empty careerism of so-called cultural elites. A purchase of Happiness & Love from this bookstore is required to join the signing line at this event. Please call ahead and speak to a bookseller and reserve your copy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Screening | The Gates of Tompkins: Outdoor Film Festival Series
A multi-day film series exploring art, activism, and community in New York City. Screenings feature historian and journalist Bill Weinberg, artist-activist Seth Tobocman with Continuity of Struggle, and Eric Drooker, offering a chance to experience film, social commentary, and creative expression across several evenings in September.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:15 pm
Free
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Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Regular: $15
Member: $0
Regular: $15
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Open Studios | Intentionally Miss-Shaped
American artist and musician Steve Parrino is best known for creating monochrome modernist pieces of work that are "miss-shaped", which he tears, slashes, and twists. Parrino's style and flair is derived from historical engagement of pop iconography, the occult, and the subversive counterculture of Hell's Angels. Ultimately, Parrino urged that nature is uncontrollable and that we must succumb to it. He encourages everyone to express their truth and to have something to express, regardless of the medium.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
Free
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Jazz | High-Energy Band: Jazz and More at Legendary Venue
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Jazz | Multi Grammy-Nominated Jazz Singer who Performed with Ray Charles at Iconic Venue
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