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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 30, 2024?

14 free events take place on Friday, August 30 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 August 30 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 August . 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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14 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, August 30, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many
free events nyc Three-time Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist and His Trio - in the Park
free events nyc Metropolitan Opera in HD: Anthony Davis's X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X (outdoors)
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Concert | Khalid, R&B Star


The singer has released two multiplatinum albums amid hits like "Love Lies" and "Better." His third album, and latest, is Sincere. Check-in: By 5:15 a.m. (concert concludes at 9:30 a.m.)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 am
Free

Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 am
$0-$4

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

Concert | Piano in the Park


Come on by and tap your toes to The Big Apple's finest ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists around! Featuring special events and performances by distinguished musicians. Today's pianist: Danny Mixon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Film | Academy Award Nominee Tar (2022) with Cate Blanchett


Lydia Tar is a famous conductor who leads a world famous Berliner Philharmoniker. Making history as the first female conductor, she must live up to her name as she records Mahler's Symphony #5, which is often compared to the most famous symphony of them all: Beethoven's Sympnony #5. Tar was selected Best Film of the Year by the New York Film Critics Circle, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, London Film Critics' Circle, and the National Society of Film Critics, becoming only the fourth film in history named as such from the world's top critics' groups. It was named the year's best film by more critics than any other film released in 2022. At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, Tar was nominated for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Screenplay and Blanchett won Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama. At the 28th Critics Choice Awards, Blanchett won Best Actress and Gu?nadottir won Best Score. At the 95th Academy Awards, Tar was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress (for Blanchett), Best Cinematography and Best Editing. It was nominated for five awards at the 76th British Academy Film Awards, with Blanchett winning Best Actress. Director: Todd Field Cast: Cate Blanchett, Noemie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner, Mark Strong. Cate Blanchett is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. She is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and stage, and has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free

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
Free

Workshop | New Games Social - Outdoors


Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games every Friday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free

Concert | Music at the Crossroads of the World


Check out NYC's buzziest up-and-coming talent live. Musicians from New York City and beyond will present free concerts, ranging from indie, pop, and electronic, many of whom will be celebrating the debut of new work or an upcoming summer album release.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Jazz Saxophonist in the Park


Nathan Farrell Detr?s is a vocalist, saxophonist, songwriter, and arranger from the New York City Metropolitan area. His artistry and musicianship have been rapidly growing, alongside his career as a band leader, supporting horn player, and backing vocalist. His live sets establish continuity between Swing and The Great American Songbook, neo-soul, pop hits, and original music that synthesizes the aforementioned styles with contemporary songwriting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Three-time Grammy-Winning Jazz Pianist and His Trio - in the Park


Three-time Grammy nominee and MacArthur 'Genius', pianist Vijay Iyer brings his renowned jazz trio Described by The New York Times as a "social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker and multicultural gateway," composer-pianist Vijay Iyer has earned a place as one of the leading music-makers of his generation. His honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, a Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, a United States Artist Fellowship, and the Alpert Award in the Arts. His newest album features his acclaimed trio with drummer Tyshawn Sorey and bassist Linda May Han Oh titled Compassion (ECM, 2024). His lush, expansive collaboration with Arooj Aftab and Shahzad Ismaily, Love in Exile (Verve, 2023), received two Grammy nominations and was named among the best albums of the year in Pitchfork and The New York Times. For this performance, Iyer will be joined by bassist Devon Gates and drummer Jeremy Dutton.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD: Anthony Davis's X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X (outdoors)


Anthony Davis's groundbreaking opera, which premiered in 1986, arrived at the Met during the 2023-24 season. Robert O'Hara, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2020 for his direction of Slave Play, oversaw a new staging that imagines Malcolm as an everyman whose story transcends time and space. A cast of breakout artists take part in the operatic retelling of Malcom X's life. Baritone Will Liverman, who triumphed in the Met premiere of Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones, sings Malcolm. Soprano Leah Hawkins plays his mother, Louise, as well as his wife, Betty; mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis is his sister Ella; bass-baritone Michael Sumuel is his brother Reginald; and tenor Victor Ryan Robertson is Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. Kazem Abdullah conducts the newly revised score, which provides a layered, jazz-inflected setting for the esteemed writer Thulani Davis's libretto. This performance is from November 18, 2023.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Elemental (2023): Animated Hit from Pixar


This adventure follows Ember and Wade in a city where fire-, water-, earth- and air-residents live together. Director: Peter Sohn Stars: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie Del Carmen 101 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Movie in a Park | Wish (2023): Animated Disney Adventure


A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her. Directors: Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn Stars: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk 95 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
Free

Performance | Music and Performance Art in the Park


A week of music and performance art curated by Standing On The Corner.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
Free
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