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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 11, 2025?
29 free events take place on Friday, April 11 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 11 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 11, 2025?
29 free events take place on Friday, April 11 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 11 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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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!
29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, April 11, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
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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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
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 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
Film | Children of Men (2006): Dystopian Action Thriller Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
Thriller/sci-fi/action adventure set in a dystopian future in which worldwide infertility has led to chaos. However, a British bureaucrat-turned-reluctant activist finds hope when he becomes the protector of the world's only pregnant woman. Director: Alfonso Cuaron Cast: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Charlie Hunnam Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron is a well-decorated screenwriter, director, editor, cinematographer, and producer. His achievements include four Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and seven BAFTA Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Mothers' Instinct (2024): Psychological Thriller with Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway
Housewives Alice and Celine are best friends and neighbours who seem to have it all. However, when a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, guilt, suspicion and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond. Director: Benoit Delhomme Cast: Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Josh Charles, Anders Danielsen Lie American actress and producer Jessica Chastain has spent her career pritoritizing projects with feminist themes and strong female characters. So far, she has earned several major achievements, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Primetime Emmy. In 2012, Time magazine named Chastain as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. American actress Anne Hathaway has been the recipient of an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe, and a Primetime Emmy. In 2009, she appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Craft Session
Two hours of freeform crafting and conversation. Bring your own project or choose something from our collection to work on. Materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts will be available.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Chamber Choir Performs Works by Mozart and Contemporary Composers in Iconic Venue
The Plainfield Chamber Choir performs a comprehensive program featuring Mozart, Eric Whitacre, and more. Program Howard Helvey (1968-) O Lux Beatissima Benjamin Boster Kyrie György Orbán (1947-) Daemon Irrepit Callidus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Ave Verum Corpus Ernani Aguiar (1950-) Salmo 150 (replacing final alleluia with Dominum) Frank Ticheli (1958-) Lux Aeterna Greg Jasperse (1968-) Amazing Grace Ola Gjeilo (1978-) Ubi Caritas Moses Hogan (1957-2003) The Battle of Jericho Eric Whitacre (1970-) Lux Aurumque
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:45 pm
Free
Free
Film | Gladiator II (2024): Historical Epic with Denzel Washington, Directed by Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott's sequel to the 2001 Best Picture Oscar winner. A warrior is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is destroyed by a tyrannical emperor. Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal Sir Ridley Scott is an English film director and producer with an intense visual style. He's best known for his sci-fi, crime, and historical epic films. He's well-decorated for his work, including the 2018 BAFTA Fellowship for Lifetime Achievement, two Primetime Emmys, and a Golden Globe. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and appointed a Knight Grand Cross by King Charles III. Denzel Washington is an American actor, and filmmaker known for his dramatic roles. In 2020, he was named "the greatest actor of the 21st century" by the New York Times. He's very accomplished, receiving two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Tony Award, plus two Emmys and a Grammy Award. He was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2019, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others
Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | 'Budding Superstar' Violist Performs Romantic and Modern Works (In Person AND Online!)
Leslie Ashworth, viola, performs pieces from various musical periods, including a work by Shubert. Program Garth Knox (1956-) Fuga libre Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 25, No. 1 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) "Arpeggione" Sonata, D. 821
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Tour - Modern NYC Buildings: Architecture History
Join the curator's tour uncovering the overlooked history of concrete in tall buildings. The exhibit explores why concrete, rather than steel, has become the dominant material for skyscrapers today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works of J.S. Bach, Shostakovich, and More for Double Bass (In Person AND Online!)
Michaella Tufariello, double bass, performs works of various musical periods. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Sonata No. 2 for Viola da Gamba Serge Koussevitzky (1874-1951) Four Pieces for Double Bass and Piano Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Five Pieces for Two Celli and Piano Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) Aria Tutto che il Mondo Serra
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Book Release on the Musical Life of Jazz Musician Kenny Wheeler
Dave Holland, bassist, and Nick Smart, trumpeter and educator (Royal Academy of Music, Wheeler biographer), join to talk about late jazz musican Kenny Wheeler's life. This event celebrates the life and music of one of the great voices in contemporary jazz, Kenny Wheeler. This celebration is the US book launch for the release of the new biography, Song For Someone: The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler (co-authored by Nick Smart and Brian Shaw, with foreword by Dave Holland). Holland, a lifelong colleague of Wheeler’s, and co-author Professor Smart, will discuss the new book, as well as other aspects of Wheeler’s life and music, and share insights from the legacy and fascinating, inspiring story of this truly original artist. Book signing to follow in the MSM student lounge 6:30-7:30.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Fascinating Rhythms: Play Between Dance and Music in George Balanchine's Ballets
Speaker Dr. Kara Yoo Leaman is a distinguished scholar in the study of dance and music. Her research appears in numerous scholarly journals. For her work, Dr. Leaman received an Outstanding Publication Award from the Society for Music Theory and an NEH-Mellon Fellowship for Digital Publication, and was a fellow at The Center for Ballet and the Arts at New York University. Dr. Leaman is a former faculty member in music theory at Oberlin Conservatory.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
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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Opening Reception | Ewha Alumnae Exhibition: Nokmee
The Nokmee alumni association of Ewha Womans University’s College of Art and Design holds an exhibition that "represents the enduring spirit of Ewha." Founded in 1886 with a single Korean girl by the dedication of an American female missionary, Ewha has since grown to produce over 250,000 women alumni across the globe. As Korea’s first educational institution for women and now one of the nation’s top universities, Ewha embodies the strength of faith and perseverance even in difficult times. Ewha’s unwavering spirit, grounded in faith, is expressed through art and shared with the world. Ewha's satellite branch based in New York provides a platform for its members to demonstrate their talents and capabilities and also allow them to maintain a connection to Ewha. The artists featured in this exhibition are: Yuran Lee, SunYoung Won Lee, Claire W. Kang AIFD, Miran Kim, Won Hee Min, Grace Yeonsook Ji, Sunghae Kim, Misoo Kim, Hongmi Kim Hoog, Eunjung Minju Nam, Helen Draves, Yeon Soo Son, Jeong Julia Lee, Min Kim, Stephanie Jiyoung Kim, Jenny Jihyun Chung, Soo Yun, Nawon Kim, Eugene Lee, and Jihoon Kim.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
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 | Co-Concertmaster of the Juilliard Orchestra Performs Works of Beethoven and Ravel for Violin (In Person AND Online!)
Fengwan Chen, violin, plays works by Beethoven and Ravel. Program Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata No. 10 for Piano and Violin in G Major, Op. 96 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Sonata for Violin and Cello
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Performance | Mothers of the Movement: A Celebration of Words, Songs and Scenes with Live Music
Iconic Black women are summoned from the afterlife to reflect on their legacy and contribution to the Civil Rights movement. Presented by Shades of Truth Theatre and Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Open Mic | Poetry Open Mic
Listen to poets and share your own original work with the world at this Poetry Open Mic. Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Peter van Ham: Tabo Gods of Light: Exhibition Walkthrough
Photographer Peter van Ham gives a captivating lecture and guided tour of the exhibition, where he will share his firsthand experiences and insights into the challenges and rewards of accessing the extraordinary Tabo Monastery.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Prize-Winning Violinist Performs Works by Romantic and 20th Century Composers
Bobby Park, violin, and Jun Cho, piano, play pieces of the Romantic and 20th Century musical periods. Program Eugene Ysaye (1858-1931) Sonata No. 5 for Solo Violin in G Major, Op. 27 Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Violin Sonata, FP. 119 Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) Introduction et Rondo capriccioso
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Tom Murrin: The Alien Comic
This reception celebrates a spontaneous, playful, comprehensive exhibition of the art, performances, and life of Tom Murrin ‘The Alien Comic’ (1939-2012). On display will be over 200 performance masks, props, and costumes (many never shown before), plus select flyers, posters, scripts, photos and press from performances in New York City, across the USA and around the globe. The exhibition shares documentation & visuals from his early years as ‘Tom Trash’ along with a cornucopia of items from his archive illustrating his range of performance and street theater that covers four decades. As a member of the first generation of La MaMa playwrights, Tom had four of his plays produced by John Vacarro’s Playhouse of the Ridiculous, including the offbeat hit, Cock Strong, which toured with Ellen Stewart’s La MaMa Troupe to Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Under the guidance of close friend, rock manager Jane Friedman, Murrin began to perform under the name Alien Comic, opening for acclaimed punk bands in rock clubs such as CBGBs, Max’s Kansas City and Irving Plaza. “I’m talking about the political scene of the day, I’m talking about the weather, I’m talking about a dream I had, I’m talking about breaking up with a girlfriend, I’m talking about whatever I feel like talking about, but I’m making the props and the visuals fit along with it in some way, and then changing the visual as fast as I can.” -Tom, from an interview with Jim R. Moore.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age
Author Vauhini Vara presents in conversation with Tony Tulathimutte A personal exploration of how technology companies have both fulfilled and exploited the human desire for understanding and connection. When it was released to the public in November 2022, ChatGPT awakened the world to a secretive project: teaching AI-powered machines to write. Its creators had a sweeping ambition—to build machines that could not only communicate, but could do all kinds of other activities, better than humans ever could. But was this goal actually achievable? And if reached, would it lead to our liberation or our subjugation? Vauhini Vara, an award-winning tech journalist and editor, had long been grappling with these questions. In 2021, she asked a predecessor of ChatGPT to write about her sister’s death, resulting in an essay that was both more moving and more disturbing than she could have imagined. It quickly went viral. The experience, revealing both the power and the danger of corporate-owned technologies, forced Vara to interrogate how these technologies have influenced her understanding of her self and the world around her, from discovering online chat rooms as a preteen, to using social media as the Wall Street Journal’s first Facebook reporter, to asking ChatGPT for writing advice—while compelling her to add to the trove of human-created material exploited for corporations’ financial gain. Interspersed throughout this investigation are her own Google searches, Amazon reviews, and the other raw material of internet life—including the viral AI experiment that started it all. Searches illuminates how technological capitalism is both shaping and exploiting human existence, while proposing that by harnessing the collective creativity that makes humans unique, we might imagine a freer, more empowered relationship with our machines and, ultimately, with one another.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5
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Play | Zero Hour: An Artist in a Time of War
Told through a series of interviews, a woman explores her relationship with her mother as defined by their shared experience during the civil war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This epic tale blurs the line between the political and the personal, shedding light on what it means to be an artist during a time of war. Written and directed by Tea Alagic. A student production.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Women in Punk Tribute
The essence of punk music has always been impulsive, spontaneous, eclectic, audacious, and exciting. Those qualities also describe a great mixtape! Prepare yourself for an unpredictable evening inspired by the rich history of women and nonbinary artists in punk rock, including vanguard creators like Siouxsie Sioux, Patti Smith, Debbie Harry, The Raincoats, X-Ray Spex, The Slits, Kathleen Hanna, Laura Jane Grace, Beth Ditto, and many more. Mixtape: Women in Punk features the ace lineup of the American Songbook band—Keyanna Hutchinson (guitar), Barbara Duncan (percussion), Flora Lucini (bass), and Elenna Canlas (keyboards and vocals)—joined by an array of musical luminaries TBA.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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Jazz | An Evening of Jazz for Bass (In Person AND Online!)
Eytan Schillinger-Hyman, jazz bass, performs an array of funky pieces, including his own work. Program Chick Corea (1941-2021) Straight Up and Down Thelonious Monk (1917-1982) Epistraphy Eytan Schillinger-Hyman Spirit Gate Vernon Duke (1903-1969) Taking A Chance on Love Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) Chicago Eytan Schillinger-Hyman Dybbuk Cecile McLorin Salvant (1989-) Monday
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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