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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City! Read More
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, April 2, 2025!
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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
April 2, 2025. 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, April 2, 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, April 2, 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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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 (April 2, 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, 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 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
26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Boot Camp Workout in the Park
An early-morning core body Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
Free
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Workshop | Spring Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
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!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | Park Tour: From Freight to Flowers
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Visual Narrative Workshop
Discover your narrative voice and tell your story through drawing and painting. Each week will feature a different prompt, helping you to create images and words. Explore creating character, using perspective, drawing the human figure, and incorporating text and simple bookmaking techniques that will allow you to put your stories into a readable form.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them 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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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (online)
Take a break and calm your mind and nourish your soul with this 30-minute meditation excersize to reduce stress and build resilience. All levels meditators are welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Downtown Beats Chorus
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | The Anatomy of Exile: A Novel of Love, Identity, and Belonging (online)
Author Zeeva Bukai explores forbidden love, identity, and exile in Israel and America in her gripping novel The Anatomy of Exile. This is a thought-provoking conversation with author Zeeva Bukai and AJU’s Rabbi Gail Labovitz about Bukai’s powerful debut novel, The Anatomy of Exile. They will discuss the themes of this gripping family saga that unfolds in the wake of the Six-Day War, following Tamar Abadi as she struggles to preserve her Jewish Israeli identity in America while confronting painful truths about love, loss, and belonging. When her daughter falls for the son of their Palestinian neighbors, Tamar fears history will repeat itself, setting off a chain of events that threaten to unravel her family. Through this poignant exploration of exile, identity, and forbidden love, Bukai invites us to examine the personal and political forces that shape our lives.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Author Emil Draitser Discusses His New Book: Chekhov on Brighton Beach
Emil Draitser's book, Chekhov on Brighton Beach, is a collection of essays recalling numerous big and small sorrows ("tsores"), with which Soviet Jews were "gifted" by the USSR. Draitser paints a psychological portrait of Jewish immigration to America.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Cello Trio Performs Works of Baroque Italian Women Composers
Trio Broccolo (Cordelia Mutter, Baroque cello, Maya Ridenour, Baroque cello, and Grace Mockus, cello) plays four pieces by prominent women composers of the Baroque musical period in Italy. Program Claudia Francesca Rusca (1593-1676) Veni in hortum meum Isabella Leonarda (1620-1704) Sonata Prima Anna Bon (1738-1769) Divertimento in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 3 Maddalena Laura Sirmen (1745-1818) Trio in E Minor, Op. 1
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Fashion at the 1925 Art Deco Exhibition
Deputy Director Patricia Mears, Swann Gallery owner Nicho Lowry, and jewelry specialist Virginia Salem in a panel moderated by Couture Council member Gordon Kendall in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Paris' 1925 Art Deco Exhibition. Speakers will discuss the exhibition's continuing influences on fashion and design at this important event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works of Romantic and 20th Century Composers for Viola (In Person AND Online!)
Mikel Rollet, viola, performs Romantic and Modern pieces. Program Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147 Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Viola Sonata, Op. 49 Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 11 No. 4
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Lonnie Holley: Artist's Monograph
A conversation and signing with Lonnie Holley, the widely admired visual artist and performer who is finally receiving his due as a creative visionary.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Artist Talk: Harmonia Rosales (in-person and online)
Renowned Afro-Cuban American artist Harmonia Rosales in an in-depth exploration of her artistic journey. In this talk, Rosales will delve into the significance of her visual storytelling, the role of spirituality in art, and cultural reclamation in both academic and artistic spheres. Following the talk, there will be a conversation with Dr. Akissi Britton, a scholar whose work focuses on the intersections of race, gender, African diasporic religions, and Black feminism. Together, Rosales and Britton will engage in a dynamic discussion about the how visual culture can empower the reclamation of narratives that have been historically erased.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Discussion | Of Orpheus, Eurydice, Vivaldi, and More
Last year, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo captivated audiences at the Metropolitan Opera with his moving portrayal of Orpheus in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice. This spring, Sarah Ruhl's celebrated play Eurydice returns to New York City, following the success of its operatic adaptation. Now, the two artists are collaborating on The Seasons, a "new Baroque opera about the weather," with music by Antonio Vivaldi and an original libretto by Ruhl, running this March at Boston Lyric Opera. Who better to explore the art of adaptation, the echoes of the past in the present and future, and the transformative power of performance and voice? How do they illuminate memory, loss, nature, and trauma? Join us for an evening of insight and artistry, where music and words come together to explore timeless human questions. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo has performed across opera, concert, film, and Broadway since his professional debut at age 11. In June 2024, he became General Director and President of Opera Philadelphia. He has performed with major opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and English National Opera, and appeared with top orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra. His recordings include Only an Octave Apart and the GRAMMY-winning Akhnaten. A champion of new music, he has premiered works by leading composers and curated productions for institutions like the BBC Proms and the New York Philharmonic. Costanzo has won numerous prestigious awards, including the Beverly Sills Award and Operalia. A Princeton and Manhattan School of Music graduate, he now serves on multiple boards and has held fellowships at Oxford and Harvard. His artistic vision continues to push boundaries in classical music. Sarah Ruhl is an award-winning playwright, author, librettist, and professor. A two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, her acclaimed plays include The Oldest Boy, Dear Elizabeth, Stage Kiss, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play (Pulitzer finalist, 2010); The Clean House (Pulitzer finalist, 2005; Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, 2004); Passion Play (Pen American Award, Fourth Freedom Forum Playwriting Award from the Kennedy Center); Dead Man's Cell Phone (Helen Hayes Award); Melancholy Play; Demeter in the City (nine NAACP Image Award nominations); Scenes From Court Life; How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday; Eurydice; Orlando; and Late: a cowboy song. Her work has been produced on Broadway, across the U.S., and internationally. She has received numerous honors, including a MacArthur Fellowship, a Whiting Writers' Award, a PEN Center Award, and a Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award. Ruhl earned her M.F.A. from Brown University. She teaches at Yale School of Drama and lives in Brooklyn with her family.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the li9brary 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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6:00 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Heartwood: Lost Hiker Struggles to Survive
Author Amity Gaige in conversation with Jennifer Egan. In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5
$5
Book Discussion | When the City Stopped: Stories from New York’s Essential Workers (in-person and online)
Manhattan historian Robert Snyder preserves the pandemic experiences of frontline New Yorkers in a new book When the City Stopped tells story of the COVID-19 lockdown in the words of ordinary New Yorkers, illuminating the fear and uncertainty of life in the early days of the pandemic, as well as the solidarity that sustained the city. Through oral histories compiled by Manhattan Borough Historian Robert Snyder, we see that while many worked from home, others knowingly exposed themselves to danger as they drove buses, ran subways, answered 911 calls, tended to the sick, and made and delivered meals. As we mark the fifth anniversary of the crisis, Snyder speaks about this deeply moving new book with S. Mitra Kalita, a journalist, media executive, and author, who co-founded Epicenter-NYC, a newsletter to help New Yorkers get through the pandemic.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Discussion | And They're Jewish: Chats with Jewish Visionaries
As Jewish institutions across the globe scramble for new approaches to counter the tidal wave of antisemitism, Israeli author and influencer Hen Mazzig has come up with his own strategy: a series in which he chats with Jewish visionaries about how they engage with their heritage, that celebrates Jewish voices in cultural spaces and reveals the depth and diversity of Jewish identity. And They’re Jewish will take viewers into the personal lives of stars like Debra Messing, Mayim Bialik, Etai Benson, Alexandra Socha and Emmanuelle Chriqui. Hen talks about the thinking behind this new endeavor, gives a glimpse of the show and to talk about the project with three of his interviewees: veteran actress Debra Messing, Alexandra Socha (former Glinda in Broadway’s Wicked and Esther Maisel on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Etai Benson (former Boq in Broadway’s Wicked, Paul in Company and Papi in Broadway’s The Band’s Visit).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Free for All: Inside the Public Library (2025): Documentary on American Sanctuary
Free for All: Inside the Public Library explores the journey of the visionaries behind the "Free Library Movement" and today's librarians who continue to serve the public amid challenges like closures and book bans, creating a civic institution where all are welcome and everything is free. Followed by a talkback with the filmmakers, Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Jazz, Afro-Caribbean Music, and the Sounds of San Juan Hill
This is a program celebrating the cross-cultural musical innovation of San Juan Hill, with performances by rising star Andre Perlman and his jazz ensemble and moderated by Loren Schoenberg, Founding Director and Senior Scholar at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. The historic neighborhood of San Juan Hill was alive with theaters, clubs, and dancehalls. A cultural hotbed in the first half of the 20th century, music and dance thrived in the area. It was home to one of the largest Black populations in New York City before 1910, including a diverse African American and Afro-Caribbean community, as well as a large immigrant population from across Western and Eastern Europe, and later, a sizable Puerto Rican enclave. In this cosmopolitan environment, musical influences across cultures created a thriving home for artistic innovation. Musicians of diverse backgrounds found opportunities to play in the jazz bands that were gaining popularity, as well as to make their own music. Musical styles that would become international phenomena, including swing and bebop, were forged through the cultural exchange that took root in San Juan Hill.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Sinking Cities: Scientists on Effects of Climate Change
An important talk on land subsidence - the gradual or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, caused by natural events like earthquakes and erosion, or human activities like mining and pumping. Join associate professor of geophysics and remote sensing at Virginia Tech, Manoochehr Shirzaei and postdoctoral research scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) at the Columbia Climate School Leonard Ohenhen discussing how land subsidence and rising sea levels are reshaping communities worldwide, with case studies from global, U.S., and NYC perspectives. For ages 21+.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Mannes American Composers Ensemble Spring 2025 Concert
Founded in 2012 by composer Lowell Liebermann, MACE represents works by iconic American composers such as Elliott Carter, Milton Babbitt, John Zorn, George Lewis, Augusta Read Thomas, Philip Glass, John Adams, and Steve Reich, as well as works by young, and up-and-coming composers. Composer and conductor David Fulmer has been directing the Ensemble since 2016, and has presented a kaleidoscopic lens of different aesthetics and styles, while exploring diverse musical programs of established 20th and 21st century masterpieces, together with presentations of newly commissioned works and premieres. This season's artistic curation and programming includes four innovative initiatives for the Ensemble; a two-year composer-in-focus workshop, collaboration and integration with the Vocal Performance Department, student composer commissioning projects, and collaboration with the International Contemporary Ensemble and JACK Quartet. Fulmer's imaginative vision for the Ensemble has resulted in collaboration with the world's most renowned and trailblazing composers and performers. The 2024-25 concert season will begin with works of Carola Bauckholt, Augusta Read Thomas, Matthew Ricketts, George Lewis, Pierre Boulez, and a world-premiere by Ryan Brideau. The spring edition will include works of Matthias Pintscher, Gyorgy Ligeti, and new works by student composers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Works by Fanny Mendelssohn and 2 New World Premieres
The Beatrice Diener Ensemble-in-Residence featuring The Momenta Quartet with guest soprano Sharon Harms. This concert features two world premieres - String Quartet No. 6 and Moonset No. 3 by David Glaser, professor of music at Stern College for Women. Also on the program are the String Quartet No. 3 by Darius Milhaud and Fanny Mendelssohn's String Quartet in E-flat Major.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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Jazz | Saxophonist Performs Jazz Tumnes (In Person AND Online!)
Kelvin Walters, alto saxophone, performs pieces of jazz composers, including original work. Program Traditional/James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) (arr. Kelvin Walters) Hymn Medley Neal Hefti (1922-2008) (arr. Kelvin Walters) Lil' Darlin Victor Schertzinger (1888-1941) (arr. Kelvin Walters) I Remember You Quincy Jones (1933-2024) (arr. Kelvin Walters) The Midnight Sun Will Never Set Kelvin Walters The Healer
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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