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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, March 28, 2025!
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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
March 28, 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, March 28, 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, March 28, 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 (March 28, 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!
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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
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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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- free poetry readings in NYC
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- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
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'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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48 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Friday, March 28, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Symposium | Wondrous Objects
Wondrous Objects is planned in conjunction with the exhibition Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities. Scholars, artists, and designers will examine how the study and collection of historically and personally meaningful objects have inspired their thinking, creativity, and curiosity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Classical Music | "World-Class Musicians" Perform Interactive Family Concert
This "Mozart for Munchkins" concert encouraging young children to explore a mix of classical, jazz, and popular tunes played by live musicians in an engaging group setting. Seating is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Suitable for ages up to 5 years old.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:15 am
Free
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Workshop | Adult Zumba
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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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
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
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Classical Music | 'Extraordinary' Mezzo-Soprano Performs Works of Mozart, Faure, Liszt, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Vocalist Tivoli Treloar performs pieces by Classical, Romantic, and Modern composers. Program Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) La courte paille, FP 178 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427 Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) La chanson d'Eve, Op. 95 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) Der du von dem Himmel bist Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Im Abendrot, D. 799 Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Biblicke pisne, Op. 99 Jacob Beranek (1998-) Four Psalms
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Film | Back To Black (2024): Amy Winehouse Biopic
The life and music of Amy Winehouse; through the journey of adolescence to the singer’s tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, inspires her to write and record one of the best-selling albums of our time. Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson Cast: Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge from Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic (online)
Simon Winchester's latest book explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge. Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography, and broadcasting, he looks at a whole range of knowledge diffusion--from the cuneiform writings of Babylon to the machine-made genius of artificial intelligence, by way of Gutenberg, Google, and Wikipedia to the huge Victorian assemblage of the Mundanaeum, the collection of everything ever known, currently stored in a damp basement in northern Belgium.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | The Cider House Rules (1999) with Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Paul Rudd, and Michael Caine
A young man is taught medicine by the doctor at the orphanage where he was brought up. However, when he clashes with his mentor over the issue of abortion, he leaves home and gets a job on a cider farm. There he falls in love with another man's girlfriend but starts to re-evaluate his principles when one of the farm workers becomes pregnant by her own father. Director: Lasse Hallstrom Cast: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy Lindo, Paul Rudd, Michael Caine, Jane Alexander, Kathy Baker, Kieran Culkin, Heavy D, Kate Nelligan, Erykah Badu Tobey Maguire is an American actor and film producer who played the title character in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), and later reprised the role in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). His other leading roles include Pleasantville (1998), Ride with the Devil (1999), The Cider House Rules (1999), Wonder Boys (2000), Seabiscuit (2003), and more. Maguire received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for Brothers (2009). Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer who has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2016, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Paul Rudd is an American actor. He has starred in Clueless (1995), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), and more. He also played Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Ant-Man (2015) and most recently in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). Michael Caine is an English retired actor who has appeared in more than 160 films over a career spanning eight decades and is considered a British film icon. He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Caine is one of only five male actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting in five different decades.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
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Workshop | Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation
Bring your own project or choose something from a provided collection to work on during this freeform crafting workshop. The workshop will include materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Classical Music | Collaborative Pianist Performs Works of Francis Poulenc, Rachmaninoff, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Grace Wong, collaborative piano, showcases works straddling the ROmantic and 20th Century musical periods. Program Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) (arr. J. Heifetz) Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61: No. 6-7 Amy Beach (1867-1944) Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23 Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Banalités Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Lecture | Binding Friendship: Writers Audre Lorde and Adrienne Rich
This talk will feature Megan Behrent (Associate Professor of English, New York City College of Technology) in conversation with English Program student Ju Ly Ban. Behrent will discuss her current book project, which explores the friendship between Audre Lorde and Adrienne Rich and reflects on their literary and historical contributions. This discussion will also explore the process of writing and publishing a scholarly book.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Master Class | Piano Master Class
Piano Master Class with Dang Thai Son.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
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Workshop | Cardio Dance Workout
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body. Instructor: Masayo Kado
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museums | Modern Art: From The 19th Century to the Present Day
Experience the exhibits in the museum galleries which include paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and much more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Classical Music | NPR-Featured Clarinetist Performs Works of Bernhard Crusell and Others(In Person AND Online!)
Alice McDonald, clarinet, performs pieces by composers of the Classical period through today. Program Bernhard Henrik Crusell (1775-1838) Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 5 Julia Perry (1924-1979) Serenity Jorg Widmann (1973-) Drei Schattentanze Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) Introduction et rondo, Op. 72
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Tasmania: Tipping Point in Climate Change
After losing the future he imagined for himself, a writer sets out in search of connection and purpose at a tipping point with climate change and global conflict, in this breathtaking novel from Paolo Giordano.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Dance Fitness
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping. Instructor: Claudia Gomez
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Prize-Winning String Duo Perform Works of Beethoven, Liszt, Dvorak, and More
Winners of several international music competitions, pianist Bo Zhang and cellist Angeline Kiang perform a series of pieces from the Classical, Romantic, and Modern musical periods. Program Beethoven (1770-1827) Allegro from Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10, No. 2 Gyorgy Ligeti (1923-2006) Etude No. 15, "White on White" Liszt (1811-1886) Transcendental Etude in F Minor, S. 139, No. 10 Anton Webern (1883-1945) Piano Variations, Op. 27 Prokofiev (1891-1953) Etude in D Minor, Op. 2, No. 1 Beethoven (1770-1827) Selected Movements from Cello Sonata in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2 Dvorak (1841-1904) Selections from 4 Romantic Pieces, Op. 75
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Sorry Wrong Number: A Radio Play
Contemporary theatre meets Golden Age radio. Actor Isabel Guastella and others perform the classic Sorry Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher. Guastella talks about the historic work, and the actor who originated the role, Agnes Moorehead.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Gentle Yoga (online)
Start your weekend off right with a 60-minute Friday evening yoga class. A gentle, low-impact practice to help improve flexibility, release tension, and energize the body. Ideal for all levels, come join us for a relaxing and invigorating star to your weekend.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Origins of Love: The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus in Concert
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus—the world-renowned ensemble and pioneering voice for the LGBTQ community—returns to perform live in celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility. This powerful concert features heartful performances and inspiring narratives that celebrate self-love, visibility, and acceptance and uplifts trans and non-binary voices. The iconic Mx Justin Vivian Bond gives a special guest star performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | RISE UP Circuit Training
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness. Unlock your ultimate potential. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Detona Grant
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Lecture | The Hungarian Campaign of 1527-28: Politics and Strategy in the High Renaissance (online)
Speaker: Cole Snedeker, US Air Force Officer and Historical Researcher
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Comedy Club | Women's History Month Comedy Show
Hosted by the hilarious Nicky Sunshine, the show features an all-star lineup: Regina DeCicco, Monique Latise and Sara Contreras. Expect a night of non-stop laughter, empowering comedy, and celebration of the incredible contributions of women in entertainment and beyond.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach, Bartok, and More for Flute, Piano, and Bassoon
Justin Lee, flute; Denise Fillion, piano; Atao Liu, bassoon. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Sonata in E minor Valerie Coleman (b. 1970), Danza de la Mariposa Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), Bachianas brasileiras No. 6 Mel Bonis (1858-1937), Piece, Op. 189 Bartok (1881-1945), Suite Paysanne Hongroise
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:15 pm
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Staged Reading | Othello: A Reading of One of Shakespeare's Greatest Works
A one-time special staged reading event of William Shakespeare's tragedy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | The Juniors: A Pitch Black Comedy
In Noah Diaz's play, a class of high school juniors are tasked with a simple Home Ec assignment: parent a sack of flour for a week or fail. When the flour babies begin dying one by one, the students stop at nothing to ensure that they, and the pretend children they bore, are the last ones standing. A play with war, carnage, and genocide, The Juniors is a pitch black comedy about the ambitious and cut-throat world of high school Home Economics and the lengths we'll go to in order to protect what we think is ours.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Piano Works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, and More
Piano works by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Beethoven (1770-1827), Brahms (1833-1897), Chopin (1810-1849), Medtner (1880-1951), Hindemith (1895-1963), Shostakovich (1906-1975), and Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994).
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | The UK's Most Celebrated Hip-Hop Dance Theater Company
The U.S. premiere of Boy Blue, bringing movement at its most fluid, distilled, and skilled. Resolute and unapologetic, Cycles is a tenacious exploration of Hip-Hop dance in all its forms. Experience the connection between the movement on stage and the rhythm, groove and bounce of the music, as nine powerful dancers fill the space in what feels like unending motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Tribute to British Punk Musician Poly Styrene
Galvanized by a Sex Pistols concert, the UK-born Marion Elliot adapted the sobriquet Poly Styrene, formed a band and then promptly changed the history of rock by recording the seminal punk anthem Oh Bondage! Up Yours! Poly Styrene would only release one album in the 1970s, but Germ Free Adolescents would prove to be one of the most influential LPs of its era. For this evening of music by and inspired by Poly Styrene and her band X-Ray Spex, the American Songbook band--featuring Keyanna Hutchinson (guitar), Barbara Duncan (percussion), Flora Lucini (bass), and Elenna Canlas (keyboards and vocals)--will be joined by an array of musical luminaries, all paying their respects to a true punk pioneer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Percussionist Performs Works of Bach and More (In Person AND Online!)
Boldizsár Kovács, percussion, performs works of the Baroque and Modern periods. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Violin Partita in D Minor Anthony Cheung (1982-) Tactile Values Ziyi Tao (2002-) Preliminary Investigation of Determined Infinity Eric Wubbels (1980-) Tautology and Translation
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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