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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 24, 2025?
62 free events take place on Thursday, April 24 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 24 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 24, 2025?
62 free events take place on Thursday, April 24 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 24 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!
62 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, April 24, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Park Walk | Earth Month Nature Walk
Take a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender through the park and explore our connection to the great outdoors! See what makes our parks an important refuge for humans, animals, and plants, and search for signs of Spring along the Hudson River.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Film | Driving Miss Daisy (1989): Comedy Drama with Morgan Freeman
Based on the play by Alfred Uhry; Daisy Werthan, an elderly widow living in Atlanta, is determined to maintain her independence. However, when she crashes her car, her son arranges for her to have a chauffeur, Hoke Colburn. Director: Bruce Beresford Cast: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd Morgan Freemanis an American actor, producer, and voice actor. Over the course of a 60-year career so far, he's achieved many accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, plus s a nomination for a Tony Award. He was honored with the Kennedy Center Honor, an AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. In a 2022 poll, he was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Discussion | Israel on Our Minds with Ambassador Ido Aharoni (in-person and online)
Even those of us who follow the news from Israeli regularly are left with more questions than insight: How should we think about Israel security in the face of a rapidly changing Middle East? What is the government doing in response to the worldwide condemnation of the Jewish State . . . and what could it do? Has the Start-Up Nation sputtered out? Can the breach between the religious and the secular populations be healed — and how? Does the Israeli government take the concerns and opinions of the Jewish diaspora seriously enough? Should it? With so many questions — and so much confusion — they have recruited the ideal person to pull back the curtain on the complicated situation: an Israel diplomat, university professor, writer and investor, Ido Aharoni.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
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Book Discussion | Reds in Blue: UNESCO, World Governance, and the Soviet Internationalist Imagination
Louis Porter's book investigates Soviet relations with UNESCO to present a novel way of thinking about the role of the United Nations in the Soviet experience of the Cold War. Drawing on unused archival material, the book examines the forgotten stories of Soviet citizens who contributed to the nuts-and-bolts operations of world governance. These unexamined dimensions of everyday participation in the UN’s bureaucracy, conferences, publications, and technical assistance show the body’s importance for a group of Soviet “one-worlders,” who used the UN to imagine and work for a better world amidst the realities of the Cold War.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Open Studios | Creative Climate Exhibition
This exhibition showcases visual and installation-based works that highlight community resilience, environmental justice, and our deep interconnection with nature. By sparking emotion and conversation, this exhibit aims to inspire individual and collective action for a just and livable future. Drop in anytime.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | Harvard-Trained Economist Discusses His Acclaimed Book on Economics and History (Online!)
Join us for a virtual event with Harvard-trained economist, prolific author, and member of the Australian House of Representatives Andrew Leigh, as he discusses his latest book. In How Economics Explains the World, Leigh presents a new way to understand the human story. From the dawn of agriculture to AI, this is the story of how ingenuity, greed and desire for betterment have—to an astonishing degree—determined our past, present and future. Named one of The Economist's Best Books of the Year, this small book tells a big story. It is the story of capitalism—of how our market system developed. It is the story of the discipline of economics and some of the key figures who formed it. And it is the story of how economic forces have shaped world history. Why didn’t Africa colonize Europe instead of the other way around? What happened when countries erected trade and immigration barriers in the 1930s? Why did the Allies win World War II? Why did inequality in many advanced countries fall during the 1950s and 1960s? How did property rights drive China’s growth surge in the 1980s? How does climate change threaten our future prosperity? The answers to these questions and more are found in How Economics Explains the World.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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
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Lecture | Photographer Jill Freedman's Work in Poland, Discussed by Family Member & Expert
When the documentary and street photographer Jill Freedman went to Poland in April 1993, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, she wrote that she made the journey as a pilgrim “to mourn the dead, to honor them,” along with the “survivors, their children, old soldiers and witnesses.” She returned to the sites of destruction again the next year. Susan Chevlowe, PhD, will discuss the series of photographs that resulted from these two trips, including to additional sites in Hungary and the Czechia, and the book that Freedman had planned but that was left unrealized at the time of her death. Her presentation will be followed by a conversation with family member Wendy Wernick.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | A Talk with Retired Harvard President Lawrence Bacow (online)
Julie Salamon sits down with retired Harvard President Lawrence Bacow. Bacow served as the 29th President of Harvard University from 2018 until 2023. Widely recognized as one of higher education’s most respected leaders, Bacow’s tenure at Harvard was marked by the creation of a range of academic initiatives, advocacy for public service and immigration, diversity and access to opportunity, and steady leadership of the university through the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2011 to 2014, he served as President- in-Residence in the Higher Education Program at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Robert Schumann, Scriabin, and Schubert (In Person AND Online!)
Yizhen Chen, piano, performs Classical and Romantic works. Program Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Drei Fantasiestücke, Op. 111 Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Fantasie in B Minor, Op. 28 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D. 894
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Free
Workshop | Fiber Art Crafts Studio
A fun afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Bring your projects, which can include—but are not limited to—knitting, crocheting, embroidery and small-loom weaving.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Folk May Day Works Performed on Period Instruments (In Person AND Online!)
Chivalrous Crickets, a band of musicians, singers, composers, and arrangers, focuses on exhibiting traditional English, Celtic, and American folk, and early (Baroque) European art music. During this concert, they will be highlighting songs, ballads, and tunes from the British Isles, Irish, and American folk and early music traditions related to May Day, featuring now-uncommon instruments to express the uniqueness of the works.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Film | Lady Be Good (1941): Musical
A composer and his songwriter wife clash while they succeed in working together, writing hit Broadway shows, but fail in their marriage to the point of getting divorced twice. Directors: Norman Z. McLeod, Busby Berkeley Cast: Eleanor Powell, Ann Sothern, Robert Young
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Play Misty for Me (1971): Psychological Thriller with Clint Eastwood
A psychotic woman stalks a California disc jockey with committment issues. Eventually, she resorts to murder in a bid to keep him to herself. Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch, Jack Ging American actor and filmmaker Clinton Eastwood is notable for his role in Westerns, rising to fame in the mid-1960s. Among his achievements are four Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, three César Awards, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2000, he was given the Italian Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award for his lifetime achievements. And, in 1994, he received the Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, followed by the Legion of Honour in 2007.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
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Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays
This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century
This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. First-come, first-served; this guided tour may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Free
2:00 pm
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Regular: $58.50
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Jazz | Jazz Quintet: "Majestic Presence" - DownBeat
Saxophonist and composer Ray Blue has released 6 albums and has shared the stage or studio with Alicia Keys, the Sun Ra Arkestra and many others. He has performed internationally at festivals in Cape Town, Zanzibar, Hartford, Dublin, Macao, and Beijing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Mah Jongg & More
A dedicated group of adult American Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly and informal games, or try your hand at other card and board games. Make friends and catch up with neighbors. Sets, cards, and games provided, or bring your own.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Art Songs by Debussy, Ravel, Offenbach, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Theo Hayes, mezzo-soprano, performs Romantic and 20th Century Works. Program Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Uncoil Alma Mahler (1879-1964) Funf Lieder William Elden Bolcom (1938-) Cabaret Songs Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Chansons de Bilitis Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Sheherazade Jake Heggie (1961-) Paper Wings Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) (arr. 1819-1880) Barcarolle
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Children of Holocaust Survivors Tell Their Stories (online)
Five guests will share the extraordinary moments of resilience, courage, and defiance that helped their parents survive the Holocaust. These small yet powerful gestures—be it sharing a piece of bread, offering a quiet prayer, or showing a brief moment of kindness—became the lifeline for survival and the path from victimhood to heroic resilience.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Violin Works by J. S. Bach, Brahms, and Debussy (In Person AND Online!)
Audrey Wang, viola, performs pieces from various musical periods. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F Minor Claude Debussy (1862-1918) (arr. David Rankin) Beau Soir
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Story-within-a-Story Writing Workshop
Participants will read stories with an embedded narrative and practice writing a story within a story, similar to The Arabian Nights. Registration is recommended - drop-ins will be accepted based on space availability.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Evening Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today
This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, reservation required
$5, reservation required
Classical Music | Prize-Winning Harpist Performs Works by J. S. Bach and More (In Person AND Online!)
Annette Lee, harp, plays pieces by composers of various musical periods. Program Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonate für Harfe J.S. Bach (1685-1750) (arr. Louis Brassin) Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 Charles Salzedo (1885-1961) Variations sur un thème dans le style ancien, Op.30 Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978) Oriental Dance and Toccata Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968) Concertino for Harp
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Classical Music | Prize-Winning Pianist Performs Works by Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, and More
Fangzhou Ye, piano, performs works from the Classical through 20th Century. Program Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Allegro from Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) From Etudes d’exécution transcendante: No. 8, “Wilde Jagd” Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Etude Op. 25, No. 9, “Butterfly” György Ligeti (1923-2006) Etude No. 15, “White on White” Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Etude-tableau in D Minor, Op. 39, No. 8 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) From Deux Légendes: St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Solo Exhibition on the Emptiness of Nostalgia: The Moon Is Still Free
Artist Dana Powell’s intimate paintings are curiously uninhabited, and yet they are littered with the traces of human life. As she maps this geography of displacement, her eye finds wonder and respite in the natural world, capturing the tiny miracles of a sunset or the moon in a blue sky. Powell’s compositions resist straightforward perspectives, the horizon line slightly tilted or viewed from above or below. Like an iPhone snapshot capturing a moment, they feel immediate and personal. Tightly rendered in oil on linen, Powell’s paintings are a paradox of nostalgia and apprehension, a moment caught in a tug of war between past and future. Each brushstroke is a quiet testament to the unsettling fragmentation of contemporary experience—and a whispered thank you to the sky and stars. Exhibition on view from April 24th through May 30th.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | A Dialogue Between Ernest Briggs and Peter Bonner in Historic Brownstone
This exhibition brings together two generations of abstraction, juxtaposing the bold, gestural work of Ernest Briggs with the introspective, process-driven paintings of Peter Bonner. A key figure in the second generation of Abstract Expressionism, Briggs embodied the movement’s raw energy and spontaneity, using vigorous brushwork to express emotion and the rugged intensity of human nature. In contrast, Bonner explores perception, identity, and memory through layered compositions that invite contemplation beyond the surface. By placing these two artists in conversation, A Dialogue Between Ernest Briggs and Peter Bonner offers a fresh perspective on abstraction’s evolution, celebrating both its historical foundations and contemporary innovations. Inluding a sculpture by Jack Cesareo.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Screening | Dancing on Dangerous Ground Screening & Talk with Choreographers
The Jerome Robbins Dance Division and the nonprofit dance history organization Our Steps welcome dance artists Jean Butler and Colin Dunne to revisit their iconic Irish dance production Dancing on Dangerous Ground, which had its premiere 25 years ago in London's Drury Lane. It went on to a sell-out run in New York's Radio City Music Hall. Described in the New York Times as "channeling Irish dance into genuine artistic expression," Dancing on Dangerous Ground achieved cult status amongst Irish dancers the world over. This moderated discussion between Butler and Dunne accompanies a screening of never-before-seen footage from the archival recording of the show in 2000 at Radio City Music Hall.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | The Mirror (1975): Soviet Avant-Garde Drama Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
A dying man in his 40s, whose commonplace interactions with his wife and children summon up a host of memories, ranging from his parents' divorce to his time on the battlefields of World War II. In Russian with English subtitles. Director: Andrei Tarkovsky Cast: Margarita Terekhova, Ignat Daniltsev Soviet-Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky is widely considered one of the greatest directors of all time. His films explore spiritual and metaphysical ideas, with his style being slow and deliberate. The imagery of his work is often surreal. His achievements are manifold, receiving the Grand Prix Special du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. He also won a BAFTA Film Award, and he posthumously awarded the Soviet Union's prestigious Lenin Prize.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Artist Coco Fusco and Author Discuss Art's Influence on the Future
Artist Coco Fusco and art historian and critic Eva Díaz speak on speculative futures. Artist Coco Fusco has explored anachronism and cultural inequality throughout her career, including in her work Undiscovered Amerindians (1992-94, undertaken with Guillermo Gómez-Peña) included in Past as Prologue: A Historical Acknowledgment, Part II. In this discussion, Fusco and art historian and critic Eva Díaz, author of the recently published book After Spaceship Earth: Art, Techno-utopia, and Other Science Fictions, will discuss Afrofuturist time, and the ways art can be a powerful tool to redress economic, gender, and racial violence, as well as ecological injustices.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book of German Cinema Celebrated & Discussed
This event celebrates the publication of the book German Film: From the Archives of the Deutsche Kinemathek in English and German with a presentation of the book by Rainer Rother, Artistic Director of Stiftung Deutsche Kinemathek. This presentation will be followed by a conversation between Rainer Rother and Mariana Ivanova (Associate Professor of German Film and Media and the Academic Director of the DEFA Film Library at the University of Massachusetts) about the book, history of German cinema, and the past, present, and future of the Deutsche Kinemathek. German Film: From the Archives of the Deutsche Kinemathek in English and German offers a captivating journey through the history of German cinema, from the earliest moving images of 1895 to the present day. This richly illustrated volume opens the Deutsche Kinemathek's archives, illuminating the artistic, technical, political, and social developments that have shaped German film. In twelve chapters, over 420 essays tell the stories of both celebrated and lesser-known films, paying tribute to the creativity of the many personalities who continue to shape German cinema.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Contemporary Poetry with Award-Winning Voices
Two acclaimed poets share their work in an evening of modern poetry. Anne Marie Macari, author of six collections including the forthcoming Amerigun (Persea, 2026), was awarded the Honickman/APR First Book Prize for her debut Ivory Cradle. Sally Van Doren, recipient of the Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets, is the author of four books including Sibilance. Her poems have appeared in The New Republic, Poetry London, and on NPR and PBS. No registration required. Seating is first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition Questioning the Structures of Hierarchy in Art: Resilience of Scale
For Resilience of Scale, British artist Thomas J. Price will present five towering bronze figures and a large-scale photographic work. Together, the works amplify traditionally marginalized bodies and redress structures of hierarchy, inviting questions about who we chose to celebrate in art. Resilience of Scale presents an environment where mobility is truly felt: viewers will be able to move through the space to engage with the works directly and from all vantage points, positioning themselves within the artist’s narrative rather observing from a detached distance. Soaring to heights as great as 12 feet and installed directly on the floor, Price’s bronzes honor everyday people by granting them the grand scale and material finish long central to Western traditions of monument making, a genre and medium historically reserved for members of the social, economic and cultural elite. Each of the works’ fictional identities are composites derived from images and people observed on the street, in magazines and at open call castings. Constructed using digital sculpting and lost-wax casting techniques, these figures often don casual clothing and stand in deliberately casual poses, seemingly lost in their own thoughts, unbothered by the viewers over whom they soar. Through this combination of operatic scale, laudatory medium and quotidian subject, Price challenges the longstanding aesthetic conventions that underpin representations of power. And, the artist’s photographs likewise draw attention to the ways in which historical institutions—typically regarded as arbiters of truth—have limited society’s understanding of and openness to socioeconomic mobility for all. Through this conceptual intervention, Price invites viewers to engage with a narrative that is both personal and critical of the conventions that have historically shaped art and culture. This exhibition is on view from April 24th through June 14th. Concurrent with the exhibition, Times Square Arts will exhibit Price’s massive bronze figure, ‘Grounded in the Stars’ (2023) in Times Square, at Broadway and 46th Street, from 29 April to 17 June 2025. Price’s stop-motion animations from his ‘Man Series,’ will also be presented on over 90 of the Times Square district’s billboards nightly from 11:57pm to 12am, from 1 – 31 May 2025 as a part of the Midnight Moment program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Laura Lima's "Exhibition in Motion" that "Functions as a Living Organism": Bale Literal
Bale Literal (Literal Ballet) from artist Laura Lima is an exhibition in motion-objects and artworks dance through the space in a choreographed movement of the absurd. Hanging from a pulley system, the objects (or ballerinas) glide and bounce across the gallery, powered by the energy of a cyclist on a modified bike apparatus. The objects, lighting, musical score, support team, and pulley system function like a living organism: evolving, adapting, and moving in perfect synchrony. The sound and lighting theatrics, controlled simultaneously by the cyclist, create particular moods and atmospheres which transform the objects into living beings. The Bale Literal allows the viewer to construct their own narratives from its riotous cadences, inviting interpretation and improvisation in a carnivalesque call-and-response. Laura Lima is a Brazilian artist whose work is "not installation, not performance, not cinema." Lima's work, which she sometimes calls 'images' are attempts to visually articulate the philosophical concerns that preoccupy her and destabilize the structures we take for granted. Her work often creates ambiguous and performative situations, in which human relationships are examined, and social expectations are overturned. Her solo exhibitions have popped up in institutions around the world such as MACBA Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Fondazione Prada, National Gallery of Denmark, Museum of Modern Art of Buenos Aires, Bonniers Konsthall (Stockholm), Migros Museum fur Gegenwartskunst (Zurich), and many others. Moreover, Lima's works are held in numerous important collections, including the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles;Modern Art Museum of Sao Paulo; Bonniers Konsthall, Sweden; Migros Museum fur Gegenwartskunst, Switzerland; Zabludowicz Collection; and the Bonnefantenmuseum, The Netherlands, among others. The music for this iteration of the Bale Literal was specially created by Arto Lindsay, Thiago Nassif, and Rodrigo Coelho. Exhibition on display from April 24th to May 30th.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Lecture | Say It with Flowers – Oriental Style: Semiotics, Botany and Affection in 19th Century Germany
No Valentine’s Day goes by without countless billboards and online ads from floral companies urging us – and with the same success every year – to ‘say it with flowers’. Apparently, we still attribute to flowers a latent ability to ‘say’ things felt to defy verbal articulation on account of their coming ‘straight from the heart’. The lecture traces our persistent trust in flowers as a medium for expressing the ineffable back to what was known in the 19 th century as the “Oriental Language of Flowers”, a then ubiquitous practice of communicating through ‘talking’ bouquets. Analysis shows that the principles underlying this practice (and the wealth of popular writings on the subject) were largely the result of the workings of a contemporary dispositif that combined botany, semiotics and hermeneutics with concepts of eroticism and affect poetics in an attempt to overcome a veritable language crisis. The Language of Flowers not only played an important part in the shaping of the still prevalent idea that the ‘flowery language’ of lyrical poetry was the natural vehicle of implied, hidden meanings, and the genre itself practically tantamount to oblique speech, but also inspired the notion that “symbols” could act as somehow universal signs. The lecture aims to explore the interconnections between these phenomena and to shed light on the vital role played by oriental topoi, scenarios, and export products in this particular context. Light reception to follow
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Solo Exhibition of Improvisational Methods & Layered Compositions: Reggae in Paradise
This event is a reception for Alexander Kaletski's solo exhibition, Reggae in Paradise. The show features Kaletski's ongoing Caribbean series that the artist has been developing for the past twenty years. This body of work explores artist's enduring captivation with the sea, using a vibrant color palette and improvisational methods to capture its energy and unpredictability. Upon developing the technique that he now calls Pebbles of Light, Kaletski realized the improvisational style perfectly portrays the fascinating characters and easygoing spirit of island life. This method starts with daubing generous beads of paint directly onto the canvas. Kaletski then applies sweeping brushstrokes that create unexpected interactions with the preexisting colors. This technique mirrors the island lifestyle of going with the flow. Kaletski captures the region's sensory richness through the development of layered compositions featuring bold colors, fluid brushstrokes, and dynamic gestures. The resulting textural depth reflects the complex, multi-layered rhythms of reggae music. Much like reggae, which builds on steady bass lines and syncopated beats, Kaletski's paintings achieve a balance between smooth, continuous surfaces and rough, tactile textures.
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Opening Reception | Solo Show of Dark Visions, Dystopian Futures, and Urgent Warnings: Transylvania on Hudson
Prepare to enter a world of dark visions, dystopian futures, and urgent warnings, as acclaimed artist Mari Biro presents Transylvania on Hudson. Through painting, sculpture, photomontage, installation, and live performance, Biro masterfully blends ancient legend with modern technological anxieties. The exhibition explores three critical themes:
The Alienation of Cellphone Addiction: A chilling reflection on our obsession with screens leading to a loss of human connection and sensory awareness--most evident deep within the New York subway tunnels.
Human Collectibles: A prophetic vision of a dystopian future where art and humanity are extinct replaced by a cold mechanized society.
The Tyranny of Curators: A powerful critique of the art world's bureaucratic elite urging audiences to reclaim the right to judge art for themselves.
"Technology was meant to connect us but instead it has turned us into isolated figures--half-human half-machine" says Mari Biro. "This exhibition is a wake-up call. It asks: What happens when we let screens replace our senses and corporations dictate creativity?"
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Poetry Reading | 2025 Yeats Poetry Prize Ceremony with Poet January Gill O’Neil
Award-winning poet January Gill O’Neil is joined by the winners of the 2025 Yeats Poetry Prize to celebrate their work. Please arrive by 6:30PM in order to secure your seat in the event space. Late arrivals may only have access to standing room.
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Classical Music | Beyond the Shadows: The Music of Saverio Mercadante on His 230th Birthday
Honor the 230th anniversary of Saverio Mercadante’s birth (1795, Altamura), this is an evening dedicated to the composer, introduced by Bianca Tragni, author. It features Angela Lomurno, soprano, Annunziata Loporcaro, soprano, and Alfredo Luigi Cornacchia, piano. Program Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) Qual prece o voto Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) La sposa de lo marinaro Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) La prece dell’orfano Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) “Madre che in ciel sei” Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) “La posa…ma negli estremi istanti” Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) “Di mille colpe reo” Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) T’amo Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) Ah! che nel dirti addio Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) L’uocchie de nenna mia Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) La resposta a Retella Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) L’abbandonata Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) Salve Maria Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870) La Stella
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Book Club | Food for Thought Book Club: Butterr: A Novel of Food and Murder
Food for Thought Book Club meets to discuss books on food. This meeting is on Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder, by Asako Yuzuki. Reading the book prior to the program is strongly encouraged to facilitate conversation, but all are welcome! Butter is a Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story of "The Konkatsu Killer." Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in the Tokyo Detention House convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, whom she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking.
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Talk | Generative Systems for Art (In Person AND Online!)
This event is a conversation with Casey Reas and Mario Klingemann, two pioneers in generative and AI art, in discussion with Christiane Paul, Curator of Digital Art at The Whitney Museum of American Art. This event is part of The Cooper Union's annual Discussion on Generative Art and Architecture, a series that delves into the evolving nature of creativity--both human and machine-driven--and the impact of technology on artistic expression.
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Lecture | Historian and Author Shares Storied Past of the Compass while Showcasing Museum Artifacts
This event is a captivating evening with historian Jerry Brotton, author of Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction. In the first-floor gallery of the museum’s new exhibition, Brotton will chart a course to share the fascinating story of the compass and the very concept of direction itself. Together, attendees will explore how societies across time and place have used the four cardinal directions—North, South, East, and West—not just to navigate, but to understand who they are by projecting where they are. Throughout his presentation, Brotton will share how, for millennia, these four directions have been foundational to our travel, navigation, and exploration, and are central to the imaginative, moral, and political geography of virtually every culture in the world. But, they are far more subjective—and sometimes contradictory—than we might realize. In addition to sharing intriguing insights from his book, Brotton will showcase artifacts from the Museum’s collection and archives, including some of the objects on display in the exhibition. D
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Play | Classic Shakespeare Comedy: A Midsummer Night's Dream
This play is an enchanting journey of love, mischief, and magic under the stars! Don't miss this whimsical adventure! Directed by Diane Dowling
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Reading | Fiction New Salon: Katie Kitamura
A reading by Katie Kitamura followed by a conversation/Q&A with Tess Gunty, and reception/signing. Katie Kitamura’s latest novel is Audition, forthcoming in April 2025 from Riverhead Books (USA) and Fern Press (UK). Her previous novell is Intimacies. One of The New York Times’ 10 Best Books of 2021, it was longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and was a finalist for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize. It was also one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2021. In France, it won the Prix Litteraire Lucien Barriere, was a finalist for the Grand Prix de l’Heroine, and was longlisted for the Prix Fragonard. Her third novel, A Separation, was a finalist for the Premio von Rezzori and a New York Times Notable Book. She is also the author of Gone To The Forest and The Longshot, both finalists for the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Fiction Award. Her work has been translated into 21 languages and is being adapted for film and television. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, as well as fellowships from the Lannan, Santa Maddalena, and Jan Michalski foundations. Katie has written for publications including The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, Granta, BOMB, Triple Canopy, and Frieze. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.
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Concert | Vocalist Blends Jazz, Soul and Hip-Hop
Formerly active as an Americana artist under his given name, Juwan Elcock turned his keen eye for detail and storytelling prowess toward a new signature sound as Blk Odyssy--a style informed by D'Angelo, Kendrick Lamar, Funkadelic, and swinging jazz. Born in Plainfield, NJ, and now based in Austin, TX, Blk Odyssy reached nearly 290,000 listeners with a January 2024 appearance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts series, fronting an 11-piece band as he brought to life the urgent messages and relaxed grooves from his 2021 LP, BLK VINTAGE. Most of the venue will be configured for standing and dancing, and seating is strictly limited.
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Play | Now Circa Then: Time-Traveling Comedy
Step into the past--and maybe fall in love--in Now Circa Then, a delightful time-traveling comedy from playwright Carly Mensch! Two young Tenement Museum re-enactors find their unlikely romance going hilariously off the rails as history, identity, and ambition collide.
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Classical Music | An Evening of Sonatas: Mozart, Brahms, Prokofiev
Duo works for violin and piano and flute and piano performed by students in the collaborative piano department and their instrumental partners Program: Mozart Sonata for violin and piano in G major, K. 301 Prokofiev Sonata for flute and piano in D major, Op. 94 Brahms Sonata for violin and piano in G major, Op. 78
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Classical Music | Viola Works by Romantic and 20th Century Composers (In Person AND Online!)
Jimin Lee, viola, performs works by composers from the Romantic and 20th Century eras. Program Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) 3 Fantasiestücke for Viola and Piano York Bowen (1884-1961) Sonata No.1 in C Minor, Op. 18 Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) Morpheus Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935) Passacaglia for Violin and Viola
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Play | Broadway Actors in a Drama, Directed by Tony Nominee
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