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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.

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!

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Club freeTime is the only complete source of free events, free things to do in New York City: your perfect guide to free Entertainment & free Culture in the City that never sleeps.

Contrary to the common misconception that most of free events, free things to do, happen in New York City in summer, October and March are the busiest months in New York City in terms of free events, free things to do. That 'summer' misconception is due to big publicity that some of New York City summer free events, free thing to do get.

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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City, Club freeTime offers its members complimentary tickets (a member can reserve up to 5 complimentary tickets per performance) to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater in New York City: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club freeTime members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!

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'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.

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that only New York provides:
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19 free dance performances, dance lessons, dancing in New York City (NYC) Mon, 10/13/2025 - and on...


New Dance: Paul Taylor II / Naganuma Dance.
Photo by Vanessa Gonzalez-Bunster.

Free dance performances, dancing, and dance lessons are among the many free, low budget and inexpensive events New York City has to offer... Keep dancing!

        

Dance Lesson | Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Pilates & Kinetic Awareness


In these dance classes teachers guide participants through technique and movement while informing about technique and historical background based on the teachings of renowned choreographer Elaine Summers. These classes will be on a first come, first served basis. Anyone can attend--no dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a blanket. Balls will be available to use.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Tue, Oct 14
10:30 am
Free
Dance Lessons, October 14, 2025, 10/14/2025, Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Pilates & Kinetic Awareness

Dance Lesson | Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Ballet & Alignment


In these dance classes teachers guide participants through technique and movement while informing about technique and historical background based on the teachings of renowned choreographer Elaine Summers. These classes will be on a first come, first served basis. Anyone can attend--no dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a blanket. Balls will be available to use.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Wed, Oct 15
10:30 am
Free
Dance Lessons, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Ballet & Alignment

Dancing | Soul Line Dance Moves


Soul Line Dancing, in partnership with Go Hard Dance!, offers energetic and fun movements set to the beat of R&B, gospel, and contemporary hits. These dance moves can be done without a partner and will improve your cardiovascular health while providing an opportunity to boost your social interactions. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
5:00 pm
$5, registration required
Dancings, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Soul Line Dance Moves

Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park


Join a vibrant community of dancers at this weekly salsa social, open to all ages and experience levels. The evening begins with a free introductory class from 6-6:30 PM, followed by open dancing led by the dynamic instructors of Mi Salsa Dura Baile.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 15
6:00 pm
Free
Dancings, October 15, 2025, 10/15/2025, Salsa Social in the Park

Dance Lesson | Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Trisha Brown's Kinetic Awareness


In these dance classes teachers guide participants through technique and movement while informing about technique and historical background based on the teachings of renowned choreographers Elaine Summers and Trisha Brown. These classes will be on a first come, first served basis. Anyone can attend--no dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a blanket. Balls will be available to use.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Oct 16
10:30 am
Free
Dance Lessons, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Trisha Brown's Kinetic Awareness

Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier


Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talia Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as "The Woman of Salsa." Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Oct 16
6:30 pm
Free
Dancings, October 16, 2025, 10/16/2025, Sunset Salsa on the Pier

Dance Lesson | Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Merce Cunningham & Chance


In these dance classes teachers guide participants through technique and movement while informing about technique and historical background based on the teachings of renowned choreographers Elaine Summers and Merce Cunningham. These classes will be on a first come, first served basis. Anyone can attend--no dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a blanket. Balls will be available to use.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, Oct 17
10:30 am
Free
Dance Lessons, October 17, 2025, 10/17/2025, Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Merce Cunningham & Chance

Dance Lesson | Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Contact Improvisation & Kinetic Awareness


In these dance classes teachers guide participants through technique and movement while informing about technique and historical background based on the teachings of renowned choreographer Elaine Summers. These classes will be on a first come, first served basis. Anyone can attend--no dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a blanket. Balls will be available to use.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Oct 18
10:30 am
Free
Dance Lessons, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Contact Improvisation & Kinetic Awareness

Dancing | Community Square/Swing Dance Mashup Evening


Contra is a community-oriented mash-up of swing and square dancing performed in lines. Brooklyn Contra teaches a style of community folk dance featuring great live music, dancing, and joy. Each dance starts with a lesson from the caller and a breakdown of the simple moves.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Oct 18
5:00 pm
Free
Dancings, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Community Square/Swing Dance Mashup Evening

Dance Performance | Famous Asian Dance Company


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sat, Oct 18
8:00 pm
Regular: $45
Member: $0
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Dance Performances, October 18, 2025, 10/18/2025, Famous Asian Dance Company

Dance Performance | Famous Asian Dance Company


   New York City, NY; NYC
Sun, Oct 19
2:00 pm
Regular: $45
Member: $0
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Dance Performances, October 19, 2025, 10/19/2025, Famous Asian Dance Company

Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park


Join a vibrant community of dancers at this weekly salsa social, open to all ages and experience levels. The evening begins with a free introductory class from 6-6:30 PM, followed by open dancing led by the dynamic instructors of Mi Salsa Dura Baile.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 22
6:00 pm
Free
Dancings, October 22, 2025, 10/22/2025, Salsa Social in the Park

Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier


Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talia Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as "The Woman of Salsa." Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Oct 23
6:30 pm
Free
Dancings, October 23, 2025, 10/23/2025, Sunset Salsa on the Pier

Dance Performance | Works in Progress Curated by MacArthur Fellow Ishmael Houston-Jones


An afternoon of new works-in-progress unfolds with showings from Annie MingHaoWang and Dorchel Haqq. Annie MingHaoWang blends classical, contemporary, and martial movement traditions to explore identity, cultural memory, and storytelling through physicality. Dorchel Haqq investigates the body as a political and expressive vessel, integrating movement with sound, objects, and conceptual frameworks. Curated by MacArthur Fellow and Bessie Award winner Ishmael Houston-Jones, the event is followed by a reception and open conversation with the artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Oct 25
3:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, October 25, 2025, 10/25/2025, Works in Progress Curated by MacArthur Fellow Ishmael Houston-Jones

Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park


Join a vibrant community of dancers at this weekly salsa social, open to all ages and experience levels. The evening begins with a free introductory class from 6-6:30 PM, followed by open dancing led by the dynamic instructors of Mi Salsa Dura Baile.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Oct 29
6:00 pm
Free
Dancings, October 29, 2025, 10/29/2025, Salsa Social in the Park

Dancing | Sunset Salsa on the Pier


Get ready to dance the night away! Sunset Salsa returns for summer rhythm, hosted by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Talia Castro-Pozo, hailed by Latina Magazine as "The Woman of Salsa." Each evening begins with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson and a vibrant open dance party under the setting sun. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a curious first-timer, all are welcome to join this joyful, high-energy celebration of Latin dance. 6:30 PM: Beginner Lessons 7:15 PM: Open Dance
   New York City, NY; NYC
Thu, Oct 30
6:30 pm
Free
Dancings, October 30, 2025, 10/30/2025, Sunset Salsa on the Pier

Dance Performance | Paul Taylor Company Opening Night at Lincoln Center


See the legendary Paul Taylor Company at Lincoln Center. Known worldwide for its innovative choreography, precision, and emotional depth, the company has shaped modern dance for decades. A live orchestra will accompany the performance as dancers bring a dynamic mix of works to the stage. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Nov 4
7:00 pm
$10, reservation required
Dance Performances, November 04, 2025, 11/04/2025, Paul Taylor Company Opening Night at Lincoln Center

Dancing | Soul Line Dancing Outdoors


Expert dance instructors offer energetic and fun movements set to the beat of R&B, gospel, and contemporary hits. These dance moves can be done without a partner and will improve your cardiovascular health while providing an opportunity to boost your social interactions. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Nov 5
5:00 pm
$5, registration required
Dancings, November 05, 2025, 11/05/2025, Soul Line Dancing Outdoors

Dance Performance | Fresh Perspectives Curated by MacArthur Fellow Ishmael Houston-Jones


An afternoon of new works-in-progress features performances by Maxi Hawkeye Canion and Kris Lee & Lauren Bakst. Maxi Hawkeye Canion is a Brooklyn-based Black Trans/Queer performance artist whose immersive, improvisation-driven works explore intimacy, failure, and surreal autobiographical narratives. Kris Lee is a New York–based dance artist and performer working across experimental movement and Black aesthetics. Lauren Bakst is a scholar and artist in experimental performance and queer studies, currently completing a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania. Curated by MacArthur Fellow and Bessie Award winner Ishmael Houston-Jones, the showings are followed by a reception and conversation with the artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Dec 20
3:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Fresh Perspectives Curated by MacArthur Fellow Ishmael Houston-Jones
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