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June 2, 2026. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.

New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).

So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, June 2, 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, June 2, 2026!

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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.

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Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (June 2, 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!

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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The quality and quantity of
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every day of the year
is truly amazing.

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that only New York provides:
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Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
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  • free jazz in NYC
  • free poetry readings in NYC
  • 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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free events nyc Play New Games & Make New Friends
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39 free  things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Workshop | Learn & Practice the Chinese Martial Art of Tai Chi in the Park


Practice this traditional system of health and self-defense, derived from the philosphy of Taoism. Tai Chi was designed to develop the optimum degree of harmony between body and mind, as well as between the individual and the natural order of the universe. Classes are led by teachers and students who train nearby at CK Chu Tai Chi under the direction of Master Hyland Harris. Classes are rain or shine. All levels are welcome, and no equipment is necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Learn & Practice the Chinese Martial Art of Tai Chi in the Park

Galleries | Heads or Tails: Public Sculpture and the Surreal Theater of Civic Life


Genesis Belanger's inaugural large-scale outdoor exhibit reimagines everyday civic imagery as surreal sculptures that intertwine fantasy, humor, and social commentary. It includes oversized plants, symbolic birds, fruit trees, and reinterpretations of Lady Justice figures, delving into themes of value, authenticity, public space, and humanity's tense connection with nature, all expressed through playful yet haunting forms.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 am
Free
Galleriess, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Heads or Tails: Public Sculpture and the Surreal Theater of Civic Life

Birdwatching | Morning 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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8:00 am
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Birdwatchings, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Morning&nbsp;Birding in the Park&nbsp;with NYC Audubon

Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis & Baseball


Today's Schedule: 10:00am - 7:00pm Roland Garros French Open 7:00pm - 10:00pm MLB- NYY vs Cleveland *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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Screenings, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors:&nbsp;Tennis & Baseball

Workshop | Yoga in the Park: Dynamic, Intuitive, & Accessible Movement Sequences (All Levels Welcome)


Enjoy a morning yoga class led by Erica Chen, who completed her 200hr and mentorship in 2014. Erica is also the co-author for the yoga photography coffee tablebook, My Yoga. My City. | Volume 1. She strives to create dynamic, intuitive, and challenging yet accessible yoga sequences in her classes; she is dedicated to bringing the practice to others to ultimately change lives, like yoga has changed hers. Bring your own mat (the park does not provide mats). Organizers also recommend bringing water and a towel. This yoga class is appropriate for all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Yoga in the Park: Dynamic, Intuitive, & Accessible Movement Sequences (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Zumba Workout for All


Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Zumba Workout for All

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Audacious and Exquisite" Carnegie Hall-Featured Musician


Come on down and swing along to the best jazz the Big Apple has to offer, with musician Pete Malinverni. “Audacious and exquisite.” - The Village Voice Pete Malinverni has performed locally at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, and the Village Vanguard to name but a few, as well as traveled the world giving proof to the statement “passionate music is indeed the universal language”. He is listed in Leonard Feather’s Encyclopedia of Jazz and has 16 critically acclaimed recordings to his name as a leader in piano solo, trio, quartet, quintet, big band, and choir formats. This performance features Juliet Kurtzman, violin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Piano&nbsp;in the Park: "Audacious and Exquisite" Carnegie Hall-Featured Musician

Film | Almost Famous (2000): Comedy Drama Film with Kate Hudson


A teenager travels with a rock band in the 1970s, trying to break into music journalism and write for Rolling Stone. Director: Cameron Crowe Cast: Patrick Fugit, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson, Jason Lee Kate Hudson is an actress who has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award. Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Almost Famous, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received an Oscar nomination in the same category. Throughout the 2000s, Hudson starred in a succession of romantic comedies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Almost Famous (2000): Comedy Drama Film with Kate Hudson

Screening | "Black Feminist Shorts" Celebrating Radical Storytelling (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)


Enjoy a program of "Black Feminist Shorts," which gathers contemporary filmmakers whose work experiments with Black feminisms and queer world building across generations and geographies. Featuring films by Michèle Stephenson, Rraine Hanson, Sira Lewis, Raven Irabor, Kearra Amaya Gopee, Twiggy Pucci Garcon, and Ja'Tovia Gary, the screening celebrates radical storytelling grounded in spiritual embodiment, community gathering, and play. Together, these shorts offer tender portraits of Black feminist and queer worlds in motion. Following the films, join us for a talkback with the filmmakers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, "Black Feminist Shorts" Celebrating Radical Storytelling (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)

Workshop | Nature-Inspired Collagraphic Imprinting (All Ages)


In this workshop, you'll collect natural materials from the park and incorporate them into collagraph plates, which are used for artistic imprinting. Get inspired by the urban life, flowers, and monuments in the park, then express it with the provided drawing and craft supplies. Adults and kids alike are invited to get creative!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Nature-Inspired Collagraphic Imprinting (All Ages)

Workshop | Learn the Best Techniques for Recording Guitar Sounds


In this hands-on seminar, musician, audio engineer, and video producer Andrew Swift walks you through the essential techniques for miking both acoustic and electric guitars live, in real time. Discover the best microphones for each application, from small-diaphragm condensers on acoustics to dynamic and ribbon mics on electric cabs. Learn how mic placement, just inches in any direction, can dramatically shape your sound. Whether you're recording in a studio or tracking at home, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to mic any guitar with precision and purpose.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Learn the Best Techniques for Recording Guitar Sounds

Workshop | Interval-Style Workout with Peloton Instructors (All levels Welcome)


Enjoy a Peloton-powered HYROX class on the pier, set against the backdrop of the west side waterfront. Led by elite coaches and infused with HYROX-style training, this class blends functional strength, endurance intervals, and race-inspired stations into one seamless session. Expect a vibrant crowd, live DJ, and a workout that's as scalable as it is challenging. From first-timers to seasoned competitors, everyone moves together, pushes together, and celebrates together. All levels welcome. Check-in starts at 3:30 pm, sharp!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Interval-Style Workout with Peloton Instructors (All levels Welcome)

Museums | The Most Amazing NYC Museum


Explore the history of modern art, from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to the revolutionary abstract movements of the twentieth century and the experimental contemporary art of today Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
Museumss, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, The Most Amazing NYC Museum

Film | Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006): Spanish Dark Fantasy Film


In 1944 Francoist Spain, a young girl meets a faun who tells her that she is a princess and that she must complete three dangerous tasks to prove her worthiness. Director: Guillermo del Toro Cast: Sergi Lopez, Maribel Verdu, Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones, Ariadna Gil, Alex Angulo Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker, author, and artist. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism, and horror, often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visual or poetic beauty in the grotesque. He has had a lifelong fascination with monsters, which he considers symbols of great power. He is known for pioneering dark fantasy in the film industry and for his use of insectile and religious imagery, his themes of Catholicism, celebrating imperfection, underworld motifs, practical special effects, and dominant amber lighting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth (2006): Spanish Dark Fantasy Film

Workshop | Interval-Style Workout with Peloton Instructors (All levels Welcome)


Enjoy a Peloton-powered HYROX class on the pier, set against the backdrop of the west side waterfront. Led by elite coaches and infused with HYROX-style training, this class blends functional strength, endurance intervals, and race-inspired stations into one seamless session. Expect a vibrant crowd, live DJ, and a workout that's as scalable as it is challenging. From first-timers to seasoned competitors, everyone moves together, pushes together, and celebrates together. All levels welcome. Check-in starts at 4:45 pm, sharp!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Interval-Style Workout with Peloton Instructors (All levels Welcome)

Party | Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors


Organizers bring a wider selection of board games to the Games Cart at this event, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more. Not sure what to play? The Games Hosts can help you find the perfect game and match up players!
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Partys, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Make New Friends Playing Board Games Outdoors

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Jazz | 250 Years of American Music: Works by Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Aaron Copland, John Williams, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a celebration of the USA's jazz and classical roots, as three ensembles -- musicians from NOVUS, students from the acclaimed Montclair State University CaliBrass Ensemble, and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS -- team up to tell the ever-evolving story of America through its music. Alongside iconic works by Aaron Copland, John Williams, and others, the ensembles will perform music by John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and three trailblazing women who helped shape the American music landscape. Listeners will hear music by Margaret Bonds, one of the first Black composers to gain fame in this country. A groundbreaker in her own right, Mary Lou Williams, sometimes called "the mother of bebop," was a pianist, teacher, and composer who mentored not only Davis but Thelonius Monk and Charlie Parker. Also featured is Florence Price, a pioneering composer and the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra. The night's performers will also spotlight Sawney Freeman, the earliest-known published Black composer in America -- in what might be the first time his work has been performed by a large brass ensemble. Organizers suggest arriving 45 minutes before start time. Admission is first-come, first-served, with ticket holders receiving priority.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, 250 Years of American Music: Works by Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Aaron Copland, John Williams, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Book Discussion | Book Launch Celebrating Abstract Artist Cora Cohen's New Monograph


Enjoy an evening in honor of Cora Cohen, with a book launch and panel discussion to celebrate Cohen’s new monograph. Hosted by Raphael Rubenstein, with contributions from Sharon Butler, Barbara MacAdam, and Rebecca Ness. From the 1970s until her death in 2023, Cora Cohen widened the net of gestural abstraction’s possibilities. A highly regarded painter’s painter known for muscular yet poetic works, Cohen also made drawings, photographs, and altered X-rays. This richly illustrated volume details the span of her practice through newly commissioned critical texts and remembrances by fellow artists, making it the definitive publication on Cohen’s work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Book Launch Celebrating Abstract Artist Cora Cohen's New Monograph

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walks, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Parks

Book Discussion | Historian Shares His New Book, Fire Island Art: 100 Years


Enjoy a conversation with John Dempsey to celebrate Fire Island Art: 100 Years, documenting a century of creativity, community, and cultural impact on the island. He will be in conversation with Michael Bullock, whose essay "Fire Island's Art Renaissance, 2010 to Present" appears in the collection.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Historian Shares His New Book, Fire Island Art: 100 Years

Workshop | HYROX Functional Fitness Session


This HYROX workout event brings together athletes, brands, and local fitness communities for an unforgettable evening of movement, connection, and energy on the pier.l What to expect: A competitive, high-engagement session featuring: Functional workout stations Mini challenges Performance-based elements Designed to simulate the excitement of HYROX racing in an approachable format. Check-in 5:45pm sharp!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, HYROX Functional Fitness Session

Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment


The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Partys, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment

Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Park: Sonnet Celebration with Writers from The New Yorker The Paris Review


Enjoy a celebration of sonnets with Dora Malech and Phillis Levin, hosted by Jason Schneiderman. Dora Malech’s most recent book of poetry is Trying × Trying. Her poems have appeared in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies, including The New Yorker, Poetry, and The Best American Poetry. Malech  is the Elliott Coleman Professor and department chair in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, where she also leads the Office of the Arts and serves as editor in chief of The Hopkins Review. Phillis Levin is the author of six poetry collections, including An Anthology of Rain and Mr. Memory & Other Poems, a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize; she is the editor of The Penguin Book of the Sonnet. Honors include the Poetry Society of America’s Norma Farber First Book Award, a Fulbright Scholar Award to Slovenia, and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Ingram Merrill Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Trust of Amy Lowell. Her poems appear in AGNI, The Atlantic, The Best American Poetry, The Common, Kenyon Review, The New Republic, The New Yorker, Paris Review, Poetry London, The Yale Review, and elsewhere. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Readings, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Poetry in the Park: Sonnet Celebration with Writers from&nbsp;The New Yorker&nbsp;&&nbsp;The Paris Review

Book Discussion | Translators & Editors Share "Heartwarming, Sharp, and Deeply Human" Book, As the Story Goes: Funny, Strange, and Serious Stories of Yiddishland's Jews


Enjoy a special book event for As the Story Goes: Funny, Strange, and Serious Stories of Yiddishland's Jews by Mordekhai Lipson, with Jonathan Boyarin and Jonah Sampson Boyarin, translators and editors. A treasure trove of anecdotes that illuminate the lives, humor, and wisdom of Eastern European Jewish communities from the 18th and 19th centuries. A bestseller nearly a century ago in its original Yiddish and now brought to renewed life in translation by Jonathan Boyarin and Jonah Sampson Boyarin, these stories capture the essence of a world where tradition and ingenuity intertwined. From rabbis and scholars to everyday figures, the tales are alternately heartwarming, sharp, and deeply human, preserving the oral folklore of a vibrant culture at risk of being forgotten. This collection invites readers to laugh, reflect, and connect with the enduring spirit of Yiddishland's Jews. Reception following discussion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussions, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Translators & Editors Share "Heartwarming, Sharp, and Deeply Human" Book,  As the Story Goes: Funny, Strange, and Serious Stories of Yiddishland's Jews

Workshop | HIIT Workout on the Pier


NYC’s best trainers bring the energy with a HIIT workout that builds endurance and leaves you feeling energized. Please note that participants should bring their own water bottle to class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, HIIT Workout on the Pier

Talk | Historian & Collector Discusses the Visual Language of Posters & Their Importance (+ Q&A)


Esteemed magic historian and poster collector Charles Greene III will speak about the rise and importance of posters in promoting the Golden Age of Magic and the thrill of collecting these historic works of art today. Professional paper conservators Denise Stockman and Juliana Cordero will share their stories about the fascinating process of restoring the posters included in the exhibition. Exhibition curator Annemarie van Roessel will lead a discussion and Q&A from the audience. For more than 100 years, this venue has been building an extraordinary collection of rare color lithograph posters that promote the great magicians and illusions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Forty-eight of these striking posters are currently on view in this exhibition. These posters illustrate magicians reimagining old tricks and inventing new ones, shaping each performer’s unique identity within a new visual language of magic as audiences became more international. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Historian & Collector Discusses the Visual Language of Posters & Their Importance (+ Q&A)

Workshop | Mat Pilates for Movement and Flexibility (Outdoors)


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 all levels. Bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Mat Pilates for Movement and Flexibility (Outdoors)

Workshop | Origami Group Meet-Up


This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting is free and open to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Origami Group Meet-Up

Discussion | Acclaimed NYC Photographer Baykal, Remembered by Artists & Cultural Experts


In recognition of Pride Month--and the enduring influence of artists in shaping downtown New York--artist and performer Penny Arcade, art historian Marcelo Gabriel Yanez, and Chelsea Spengemann, Executive Director of Soft Network, present an illustrated conversation on the life, work, and lasting significance of Baykal (1944-1997). Baykal inhabited New York's East Village when it was a crucible of experimentation and resilience. From the 1960s through the 1990s, she did not merely document a scene--she recorded the lives and interconnections of a generation in motion. Her portraits reinforced networks, affirmed collective identity, and chronicled communities navigating gentrification and the devastation of the AIDS crisis. Her work continues to testify to a living artistic lineage, sustaining intergenerational dialogue and demonstrating how archives animate and preserve community memory.
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Discussions, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Acclaimed NYC Photographer Baykal, Remembered by Artists & Cultural Experts

Workshop | Community Run on the Pier (All Levels Welcome)


Enjoy a community-driven run on the pier. What To Expect: Easy pace, all levels welcome Social + Shakeout + Recovery Sunset views + Connection Check-in 6:45 sharp!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Community Run on the Pier (All Levels Welcome)

Dance Performance | Open Performance Showcase


A program of non-curated shared showings of experimentation and work-in-process, for artists at all stages of their development, selected through a randomized lottery. The events are centered around a moderated discussion between the artists and audience, providing an opportunity to experiment with different feedback methods to support and inform the artists' process.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Open Performance Showcase

Reading | Storytelling Party & Open Mic


No Name Comedy/Variety Show producer Eric Vetter brings New York’s best established and emerging authors and storytellers to this bookstore for this storytelling party. This event is curated and co-hosted by author/storyteller Michele Carlo, the author of FISH OUT OF AGUA: My life on neither side of the (subway) tracks.   The show will also include a “Magic Hat Open-Mic” where audience members can sign up for a chance at four minutes of stage time to share their own stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Readings, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Storytelling Party & Open Mic
7:15 pm
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Plays, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Five-Star, Critically-Acclaimed Show at a Major Theater

Discussion | Mount Sinai Expert on NYC's Air Pollution and Lung Health (In Person AND Online)


Internationally recognized lung specialist Dr. Monica Kraft, Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System, leads a timely discussion on how science, medicine, and public awareness are transforming the way we think about breathing, prevention, and long-term respiratory health. From air pollution and vaping to asthma, COPD, marijuana use, and emerging environmental risks, the conversation examines the invisible forces impacting lung health today and how they are reshaping the future of wellness, longevity, and respiratory health. This conversation offers fresh insight into one of the body's most essential systems and the environments that shape it. 6:30 pm: doors open for a pre-reception. 7:30 pm: the talk starts Lung function test will be offered to interested attendees.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
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Discussions, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Mount Sinai Expert on NYC's Air Pollution and Lung Health (In Person AND Online)

Play | Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: Broadway & Film Actors in a Timeless Tale of Starcrossed Lovers


Never was there a story of more woe, or more romance, than the Bard's timeless tale of two young lovers from warring families. As the Montagues and Capulets are torn apart by ideology and simmering violence spills into the streets of the border town of Verona, Romeo and Juliet dare to defy a world determined to keep them apart. In this bold new staging, the play unfolds in English, but Romeo and Juliet speak to one another in Spanish, a language reserved only for their shared world. Don't miss this thrilling new production, essential viewing for lovers of Shakespeare, theater, and the enduring power of love itself. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Saheem Ali Cast: Ra'Mya Latiah Aikens, Sergio Mauritz Ang (TV: Crutch, Law & Order: SVU), Daniel Bravo Hernandez (Broadway: Romeo + Juliet), Reece dos Santos, Caleb Joshua Eberhardt (Broadway: An Enemy of the People, Choir Boy), Glenn Fleshler (Broadway: Good Night, and Good Luck, Death of a Salesman, Arcadia, Guys and Dolls, Spring Awakening; Film: Joker, A Most Violent Year; TV: Billions, Barry, True Detective, Boardwalk Empire), Francis Jue (Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel, and Obie Awards for Yellow Face)
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
Plays, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet: Broadway & Film Actors in a Timeless Tale of Starcrossed Lovers

Workshop | Stargazing in the Park


Immerse yourself in the wonders of the night sky. The friendly team from the Amateur Astronomers Association will be there with high-powered telescopes, ready to reveal the secrets of the cosmos. From sunset to 30 minutes before park closure.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free
Workshops, June 02, 2026, 06/02/2026, Stargazing in the Park
9:30 pm
Regular: $45
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Theater | Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

Regular Price: $51
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Classical Music | A Choral Journey of Light and Hope at a Landmark Venue

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