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New York is full of wonderful things to do beyond the must see and must do New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. There are many more places to visit and places to see if you visit New York for more than several days, or if you live here!
Go off the beaten path and find hidden treasures which cost you nothing, but are extremelly enjoyable and much less crowded then famous tourist spots.
Experience New York with no lines and no hassle. Our site tells you all about free tours, free concerts, free movies, free theater performances, free lessons (tai chi, yoga, drawing, dancing, foreign languages, ets), etc you can take advantage of whether you live in the city or spend just a couple of days here.
New York is full of wonderful things to do beyond the must see and must do New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral. There are many more places to visit and places to see if you visit New York for more than several days, or if you live here!
Go off the beaten path and find hidden treasures which cost you nothing, but are extremelly enjoyable and much less crowded then famous tourist spots.
Experience New York with no lines and no hassle. Our site tells you all about free tours, free concerts, free movies, free theater performances, free lessons (tai chi, yoga, drawing, dancing, foreign languages, ets), etc you can take advantage of whether you live in the city or spend just a couple of days here.
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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!
115 Best Free Events, Best Free Things to Do in New York City, NYC
We all know that best things in life are free, but nowhere it's true more than in New York (NYC). Free shows, concerts, movies, tours, poetry readings, lessons of any kind (yoga, tai chi, tango, drawing, photography, etc.), and many more free things to do happen all over the city every day of the year. Take a look at those free events that our editors think are the best things to do to in New York City at this point -- January 5, 2025 and on... Please keep in mind that all those best things to do are free unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Other | The Last Day: Dazzling Holiday Lights, Food Vendos, Shopping
Get dazzled by over 2 million twinkling lights, including 115 miles of string lights, 725 evergreen trees, and a 32-foot hot air balloon centerpiece. This is a must-see location in NYC and a perfect holiday picture background. Outdoor food vendors offer hot drinks and tasty bites. The glittering display is on view until Jan 5th.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jan 5
10:00 am
to 8:00 pm
Free
Tour | Historic Flatiron-Nomad District Walking Tour
Join a professional guide on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the City's most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse, and the famous Flatiron Building. Rain or shine. Every first Sunday of every month at 11 am.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jan 5
11:00 am
Free
Classical Music | Mezzo-Soprano Showcases Works of Polish-Jewish Composers
The New York concert by mezzo-soprano Roksana Wardenga and pianist Aleksandra Halat highlights the extensive vocal works of Polish-Jewish composers whose music reflects influences from French, Polish, and American cultures. The program will feature French-language pieces by J. I. Paderewski, songs by A. Panufnik, and, most notably, the rediscovered 1921 song by Jerzy Fitelberg, composed in Berlin. The project is accompanied by an animation titled Prelude by Kaja Renkas and Iwona Pomianowska, presenting a glimpse into the life of composer Jerzy Fitelberg. The concert will be preceded by a lecture by Halat, who will discuss the return of Jerzy Fitelberg's works to Poland after nearly 80 years and her research on the composer's oeuvre.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jan 5
7:00 pm
Free
Monday, January 6, 2025
Parade | 47th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration
Join the 47th Annual Three Kings Day Parade! This year's theme is The Arts Open Paths celebrating the power of Latinx, Caribbean, and Latin American art to unite cultures and uplift communities. Enjoy performances, music, and gigantic puppets. 11:00am - 12:00pm: Parade 1:30pm - 3:00pm: Community Celebration (registartion required at the link below)
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 6
11:00 am
Free
Concert | Folk, Afro-Caribbean Music, Jazz, and More by Emmy Nominated Composer
Fabiola Mendez--a singer, Emmy Award-nominated composer, and virtuoso player of Puerto Rico's ten-stringed cuatro. Named 2023's Latin Artist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards, Mendez blends folk, Afro-Caribbean music, jazz, and original storytelling.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 6
1:30 pm
Free
Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 6
5:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
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Film | The General (1926) Directed by and Starring Buster Keaton
In this silent film, Johnny Gray, a hapless Southern railroad engineer faces off agains Union soldiers during the American Civil War. When Annabelle Lee, Johnny's fiance, finds herself on a train stolen by Northern forces, she is accidentally taken away, and Johnny pursues the soldiers using various means of transportation, resulting in a series of comic action scenes. Directors: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack Buster Keaton was an American actor, comedian and film director best known for his silent films during the 1920s, in which he performed physical comedy and inventive stunts. He frequently maintained a stoic, deadpan facial expression that became his trademark and earned him the nickname "The Great Stone Face."
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 6
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free
Slide Lecture | Black Rodeo: An Evening with Photojournalist Ivan McClellan
From rodeos to ranches, Ivan McClellan has traveled across America documenting the lives of extraordinary individuals within Black cowboy culture. His work challenges stereotypes and misconceptions, while celebrating this unique and often overlooked community as an integral part of African American heritage. Based in Chester County, PA, McClellan's photography sheds light on marginalized aspects of Black culture, offering a fresh perspective that confronts racial assumptions and redefines identity in America.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jan 6
7:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
donation
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Classical Music | Piano Works by Chopin
Sunny Zhang, Piano. All Chopin (1810-1849) Program Ballade in A-flat Major, Op. 47 Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42 Mazurkas, Op. 33 Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61 Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jan 7
12:00 pm
Free
Film | When Harry Met Sally (1989) Directed by Rob Reiner, Starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, and Carrie Fisher
It's 1977, and college graduates Harry Burns and Sally Albright are driving from Chicago to New York. On their trip, they argue about whether men and women can ever truly be platonic friends. Ten years later, Harry and Sally meet again, this time at a bookstore with their respective best friends, Jess and Marie. The two attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue. Director: Rob Reiner Cast: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby Rob Reiner is an American actor and filmmaker who made his directorial film debut with heavy metal mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984). He then earned acclaim directing the romantic comedy The Sure Thing (1985), coming of age drama Stand by Me (1986), fantasy adventure The Princess Bride (1987), romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... (1989), psychological horror-thriller Misery (1990), his military courtroom drama A Few Good Men (1992), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and romantic comedy-drama The American President (1995). He has earned nominations for four Golden Globe Awards for Best Director, and for three Directors Guild of America Awards. Billy Crystal is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker known as a standup comedian and for his film and stage roles. Crystal has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award as well as nominations for three Grammy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991. Meg Ryan is an American actress known for her leading roles as quirky, charismatic women since the late 1980s. Ryan is particularly recognized for her work in romantic comedies, a genre she dominated during the 1980s and 1990s. Dubbed "America's sweetheart" by the media, she became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars of the latter decade. Carrie Fisher was an American actress and writer who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films (1977-1983). She reprised the role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) -- a posthumous release that was dedicated to her -- and appeared in The Rise of Skywalker (2019), through the use of unreleased footage from The Force Awakens.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jan 7
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Lecture | Fred Kormis (1894-1986): Sculpting the Twentieth Century (online)
Curator Dr Barbara Warnock will trace the life and career of German/ Austrian Jewish emigre sculptor and printmaker Fred (Fritz) Kormis (1894-1986), and examine the ways in the which the major historical events that Kormis lived through affected his work. Born in 1894 in Frankfurt into an Austrian and German Jewish family, Fred Kormis' life and career were shaped and disrupted by some of the most significant events of the twentieth century. Kormis saw action and was wounded in the First World War as part of the Austrian army, before being held for four years as a prisoner of war in Siberia. He worked as an artist during the politically and culturally tumultuous Weimar period, and during the Nazi era revealed himself to be Jewish, a decision that led to the removal of his art from galleries. Kormis and his wife Rachel Sender left Germany in 1933, and many of the works he left behind in Germany were lost. In exile in relative poverty in Britain from 1934, Kormis formed deep links with many in the Jewish refugee community in London.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jan 8
12:00 pm
to 1:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Liszt and Debussy
Isaac Parlin, Piano. Program Liszt (1811-1886), From Annees de pelerinage, Troisieme annees, S. 163 Debussy (1862-1918), Images, Book 1, L. 110
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Wed, Jan 8
12:00 pm
Free
Museums | Tour of 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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Wed, Jan 8
12:00 pm
Free
Film | Grease (1978) with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
A group of high school kids in the 1950s exerience friendship, romance, and adventure. Over the summer, good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fall in love. When they unexpectedly discover they are now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Directed by Randal Kleiser Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Eve Arden, Frankie Avalon, Joan Blondell, Edd Byrnes, Sid Caesar, Alice Ghostley, Dody Goodman, Sha Na Na John Travolta is an American actor whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Olivia Newton-John was a British and Australian singer and actress who won four Grammy Awards. She starred in the musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jan 8
2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | 10/7: 100 Human Stories of Tragedy (online)
Lee Yaron, Haaretz's investigative journalist, discusses her new book which tells the stories of 100 civilians who were slaughtered on October 7th. Lee Yaron talks about about her experience conducting interviews with survivors, the bereaved, and first responders in Israel and beyond. Yaron's work profiles victims from a wide range of communities, capturing the fullness of their lives--from left-wing kibbutzniks and free-spirited festivalgoers to radical right-wing activists, Bedouins, Israeli Arabs, and immigrant workers from Thailand and Nepal.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jan 8
3:00 pm
Free
Concert | An Evening with the "Queen of the Flute" and a Met Opera Violinist
An enchanting musical program with piano accompaniment will be performed by Carol Wincenc, internationally renowned flautist, and Marti Sweet, Associate Violinist for 16 years with the NYC Metropolitan Opera and many years with the American Ballet Theatre Orchestra. Carol Wincenc, at the outset of her legendary career, was hailed "Queen of the flute" by New York Magazine. She has received numerous awards including first prize winner of the Naumburg Solo Flute Competition, Lifetime Achievement Award from both the USA and China National Flute Associations, the National Society of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Music, and more. Marti Sweet, directly after graduating Juilliard, joined the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra as its youngest member, and with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Canada, recorded for the CBC. She has been concertmaster of the American Philharmonic Orchestra, the Spoleto Festival Orchestra (Italy), and concertmaster for Tony Bennett, Charles Aznavour and Carly Simon. She has appeared in concert and recorded with Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Julie Andrews, Placido Domingo, amongst others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jan 8
7:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
donation
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Film | The Great Gatsby (1974) with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow
Midwesterner Nick Carraway is living modestly in 1920s Long Island, among decadent mansions and wealth. He becomes involved in the life of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious rich man who throws the most lavish parties. But in reality, Gatsby is a lonely man who only wants to be with his old love, Daisy, who is married to the bullheaded Tom. This makes for a live triangle that ends in tragedy. Director: Jack Clayton Cast: Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Sam Waterston, Karen Black Robert Redford is an American actor and filmmaker who has received numerous accolades such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1996, the Academy Honorary Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Cesar in 2019. Time magazine named him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014. Mia Farrow is an American actress who first gained notice for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the television soap opera Peyton Place and gained further recognition for her subsequent short-lived marriage to Frank Sinatra. An early film role as Rosemary in Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby (1968) saw her nominated for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She went on to appear in several films throughout the 1970s, such as Follow Me! (1972), The Great Gatsby (1974), and Death on the Nile (1978).
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jan 9
11:00 am
to 1:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Beethoven and More
Lucas Amory, Piano. Program Beethoven (1770-1827), Variations on a Theme From the Ballet Beethoven (1770-1827), Das Waldmadchen by P. Wranitzky, WoO 71 Emre Sener (b. 2001), Winter Wind Swept Me Off My Feet Beethoven (1770-1827), Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101 Beethoven (1770-1827), Etwas lebhaft, und mit der innigsten Empfindung Beethoven (1770-1827), Lebhaft, marschmabig Beethoven (1770-1827), Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll Beethoven (1770-1827), Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr, und mit Entschlossenheit
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jan 9
12:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Music From the Plays of Shakespeare for Voice, Lute, Flutes, Bagpipes, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Danielle Svonavec, soprano; Mary Anne Ballard, treble and bass viols; Mark Cudek, cittern; Larry Lipkis, bass viol, recorder, krummhorn, gemshorn; Ronn McFarlane, lute; and Mindy Rosenfeld, flutes, fifes, bagpipes, krummhorn, perform music from the plays of Shakespeare, including songs, dances, and fancies.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jan 9
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free
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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jan 9
2:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Free
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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Thu, Jan 9
5:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
$5, reservation required
Opening Reception | Only for the Wicked: Fantastical Stone Garden
A captivating forest comes to life across the gallery, showcasing fantastical plants and creatures. The stone garden, accompanied by a soundscape from fairy tales, features an intriguing array of characters. The sculptural stones appear to burst open, revealing flowers, golden veins, or gems protruding from their surfaces, with each corner offering a sense of wonder and intrigue. Presented by Swedish artists Nathalie Djurberg and Hans Berg.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jan 9
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Ray by Ray: A Daughter's Take on the Legend of Nicholas Ray
As a film director, Nicholas Ray made some memorable films, like They Live by Night, In a Lonely Place and, of course, Rebel Without a Cause. As a father, he was also memorable, but for all the wrong reasons, most related to drinking, drugging, and dysfunction. His daughter Nicca Ray tries to reconnect with the man he really was in her memoir, a decade-plus project that tells all in a way that's true to herself and true to her father. "I discovered that he was cruel, that he was selfish, that he was probably a narcissist," she writes in the book. "I also discovered he was a seeker. He was searching all his life for the truth and an understanding of what it meant to be a human being." Nicca Ray will be interviewed by Foster Hirsch, author of such books as The Hollywood Epic, Otto Preminger: The Man Who Would Be King and Hollywood and The Movies of the Fifties among many others. Ray by Ray will be available for purchase.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jan 9
6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Free
Concert | Neo-Soul Revolutionary Rocks the Stage
Philadelphia-born R&B revolutionary Bilal returns with up-close, personal access to his signature mix of emotional directness, spontaneity, and exuberant groove, as heard on his newest album, Adjust Brightness.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jan 9
7:00 pm
Free
Friday, January 10, 2025
Classical Music | Works by Chopin and Ravel for Piano, Cello, and Violin
Sarah Tuan, Piano; Esther Chae, Cello; Juyeon Lee, Violin. Program Chopin (1810-1849), Mazurkas, Op. 17 Ravel (1875-1937), Piano Trio in A Minor
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jan 10
12:00 pm
Free
Film | Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (2019) with Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Al Pacino
Once the star of a 1950s television Western, actor Rick Dalton struggles to find meaningful work in a Hollywood he no longer recognizes. He spends his days drinking and hanging out with his friend and longtime stunt double Cliff Booth. Rick also lives next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate, the filmmaker and actress whose futures will be changed forever by members of the Manson family. Director: Quentin Tarantino Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Al Pacino Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer known for his work in biographical and period films. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. As of 2019, his films have grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, and he has been placed eight times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors. Brad Pitt is an American actor and film producer who has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. As a public figure, Pitt has been cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in the American entertainment industry. Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and producer known for her work in both blockbuster and independent films. She has received various awards and nominations, including nominations for two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and five British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2017 and she was ranked as one of the world's highest-paid actresses by Forbes in 2019. Al Pacino is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century, Pacino has received numerous accolades: including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making him one of the few performers to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jan 10
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
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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Fri, Jan 10
5:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Free
Concert | Eight-Piece Salsa Ensemble from Alphabet City
Avenida B is led by bandleader David Frankel, born and raised among the Latin-American sounds in Alphabet City in New York's Lower Manhattan. With a love for that "old school sound" and the swing of a Latin percussion section, Avenida B's mission is to reconnect salsa dancers, musicians, and DJs and to inspire the perpetuity and evolution of salsa dura and its singular energy and swing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jan 10
7:30 pm
Free
Dance Performance | Dance Works on Human Entanglement with Nature
Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble present visually captivating programs that explore human entanglement with nature. The company's showcases highlight the climate change-themed collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and environmental composer Matthew Burtner. The performance features excerpts from Sperling-Burtner works. Their newest collaboration, Arbor, dwells on the nature of trees. In Wind Rose, dancers render changing atmospheric patterns palpable to sight, sound, and touch. The solo Piece for a Northern Sky is a stunning meditation on planetary motion. All of these works employ the company's signature style involving the use of body-extending costuming that abstracts the essence of human movement into elemental and organic forces.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jan 10
8:45 pm
to 9:15 pm
Free
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Concert | Mini-Concerts for All Ages by Grammy Winners and Nominees
Enjoy a variety of award-winning, modern, eclectic artists from diverse backgrounds, performing mini concerts for audiences of all ages. Featured musicians include Grammy winner and 2025 nominee Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats performing bilingual (English & Spanish) swingin' sounds; this year's Grammy nominee Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids offering a sunny celebration of self-love; Miss Tutti and The Fruity Band presenting retro-pop bops; and Grammy-nominated Fyutch and his daughter Aura V showcasing an inspiring blend of Hip-Hop and soul.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 11
2:00 pm
Free
Film | Grease (1978) with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
A group of high school kids in the 1950s exerience friendship, romance, and adventure. Over the summer, good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fall in love. When they unexpectedly discover they are now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Directed by Randal Kleiser Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Eve Arden, Frankie Avalon, Joan Blondell, Edd Byrnes, Sid Caesar, Alice Ghostley, Dody Goodman, Sha Na Na John Travolta is an American actor whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. Olivia Newton-John was a British and Australian singer and actress who won four Grammy Awards. She starred in the musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 11
2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Film | Sweet Smell of Success (1957) with Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis
J.J. Hunsecker is a New York City journalist who has considerable influence over public opinion with his Broadway column. But the only thing he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is dating aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker disapproves of the relationship and hires publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to break the couple up. Director: Alexander Mackendrick Cast: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Sam Levene, Barbara Nichols, Jeff Donnell, Chico Hamilton Burt Lancaster was an American actor and film producer initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart. He went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-year career in films and television series. He was a four-time nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actor (winning once), and he also won two BAFTA Awards and one Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor. The American Film Institute ranks Lancaster as #19 of the greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Tony Curtis was an American actor whose career spanned six decades, achieving the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in more than 100 films, in roles covering a wide range of genres. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television appearances.
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Sat, Jan 11
2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Discussion | A Conversation with Famed Photographer Annie Leibovitz
On the occasion of the final day of Annie Leibovitz: Stream of Consciousness, on view at Hauser & Wirth 22nd Street, this is an unforgettable conversation with Leibovitz and artist Amy Sherald, moderated by President of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker. Annie Leibovitz: Stream of Consciousness presents a group of works by the distinguished American artist. Foregoing a linear timeline or conventional thematic constraints, the exhibition is conceived to reveal glimpses into Leibovitz's highly associative thought processes, creating a fluid visual dialogue among photographs that aren't anchored in the moment they were made. It includes landscapes, still lifes and portraits, including a portrait of Sherald in her childhood home.
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Sat, Jan 11
3:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Dance Performance | Dance Works on Human Entanglement with Nature
Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance ensemble present visually captivating programs that explore human entanglement with nature. The company's showcases highlight the climate change-themed collaboration between choreographer Jody Sperling and environmental composer Matthew Burtner. The performance features excerpts from Sperling-Burtner works. Their newest collaboration, Arbor, dwells on the nature of trees. In Wind Rose, dancers render changing atmospheric patterns palpable to sight, sound, and touch. The solo Piece for a Northern Sky is a stunning meditation on planetary motion. All of these works employ the company's signature style involving the use of body-extending costuming that abstracts the essence of human movement into elemental and organic forces.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jan 11
5:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
Free
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Performance | Light and Sound Experience: Immersive Cinematic Wonder!
Embark on a captivating journey filled with awe, warmth, and a sense of human connection. This immersive experience inspired by Dongji, the Korean Winter Solstice celebration, takes you on a journey through the cosmos on the longest night of the year, brought to life through captivating light and sound. Running Tuesday to Sunday from 11am-7pm, until January 12.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jan 12
11:00 am
to 7:00 pm
Free
Museums | Family Fun at a Historical Site: Make Your Own Ship Flag
Enjoy interactive activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Make your own signal flag swags and discver how ships used to communicate with each other with vibrant flags of various patterns, shapes, and colors at sea. You can also browse galleries and learn about ships, life at sea and more. Sat, Sun from Jan 4- Jan 26, from 11am to 4:30pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jan 12
11:00 am
to 4:30 pm
$1, registration required
Film | Sabotage (2022): Women's Resistance in Auschwitz-Birkenau
In January 1945, just before the evacuation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, four women--Estusia Wajcblum, Rosa Robota, Alla Gartner, and Regina Safirstein--were hanged for sabotaging the Nazi war effort. Sabotage unveils the powerful, untold story of their underground resistance, seen through the eyes of Anna Wajcblum Heilman, Estusia's sister. Anna's diary chronicles their courage, solidarity, and the tragic fate of these heroic women.
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Sun, Jan 12
2:00 pm
Free
Monday, January 13, 2025
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Start times: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
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Mon, Jan 13
10:30 am
to 2:00 pm
$10
Other | Shadow and Light Installation: Storytelling Through Majestic Spheres
An immersive art installation that turns the night into a glowing dreamscape. This holiday season, stroll through the captivating light show, consisting of huge spheres ranging from 6 to 30 feet in diameter, where a magical animation is generated. On display outdoors through February.
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Mon, Jan 13
5:00 pm
to 11:59 pm
Free
Dance Performance | Open Dance Rehearsal
Company dancers provide a peek into the creative process and view the development of Selwyn's newest work, Awaken.
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Mon, Jan 13
6:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Pulitzer Playwrights on Drama in a New Era
Fresh from their recent Pulitzer wins for Drama, playwrights Eboni Booth (2024 for Primary Trust) and Sanaz Toossi (2023 for English) join three-time Pulitzer finalist David Henry Hwang in conversation (2020 for Soft Power, 2008 for Yellow Face, and 1989 for M. Butterfly). In this in-depth conversation, the playwrights reflect on craft, the creative process, and playwriting in fraught times. Anticipating the Broadway premiere of Sanaz Toossi's English on January 23 at Roundabout Theater, this conversation is part of a new public program celebrating Pulitzer honorees and their work with audiences around the country. Registration required.
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Mon, Jan 13
6:00 pm
to 7:30 pm
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Film | One Arabian Night (1920): German silent film
In this German silent film, a harem rebel rejects the sheik after falling in love with a charming clothing merchant. Meanwhile, a clown with a hunchback suffers from unrequited love for a traveling dancer who wishes to be a part of the harem. Director: Ernst Lubitsch Cast: Paul Wegener, Carl Clewing, Jenny Hasselquist, Egede-Nissen, Harry Liedtke, Paul Graetz, Max Kronert, Ernst Lubitsch, Margarete Kupfer, Pola Negri, Paul Biensfeldt, Jakob Tiedtke
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Mon, Jan 13
6:00 pm
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Concert | A Performance by Broadway Composer Micah Young
Yes, Broadway is filled with talent, young and old, but of all those out there and working right now, Micah Young is among the new and enduring stars. Despite his young age, Micah is already a noted composer, lyricist, music director, and pianist who is now completing his own new musical, The House by the Sea. Come hear some of these hauntingly beautiful new songs, performed by Micah and some of his Broadway star companions/colleagues, including Jill Paice. Micah has been the conductor of the original production of the Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening, music director of the nationally touring Fun Home, debuted his musical Bea & Ben, and has played in the orchestra pits for Mamma Mia, Chicago, Mary Poppins, and many other shows. He is, indeed, one of Broadway's most charismatic, prolific, engaging, and multi-talented talents. Micah is destined to be--and remain--one of the forces of Broadway and beyond.
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Mon, Jan 13
6:30 pm
to 7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Viola Works by Brahms, Paganini, Robert Schumann, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Stephen Adam Savage, Viola. Program Robert Schumann (1810-1856), Widmung from Myrthen, Op. 25 William Walton (1902-1983), Viola Concerto Paganini (1782-1840), Caprice No. 20 in D Major trans, G Major Brahms (1833-1897), Sonata No. 2 for Viola and Piano in E-flat, Op. 120 Max Bruch (1938-1920), Romanze for Viola and String Orchestra, Op. 85 Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to building and receive your visitor badge.
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Mon, Jan 13
8:00 pm
Free
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Film | Trading Places (1983) with Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Lee Curtis
B ig-shot executive Louis Winthorpe III and broke hustler Billy Ray Valentine are the subjects of a bet by Mortimer and Randolph Duke, two successful brokers. The Dukes frame Winthorpe, an employee of theirs, for a crime he didn't commit. They then replace him with the street-smart Valentine. When Winthorpe and Valentine discover the truth, they team up to bring down the Dukes. Director: John Landis Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott, Jamie Lee Curtis Dan Aykroyd is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and musician. Aykroyd was a writer and an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast on Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979. For his work on the show, he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. Aykroyd gained prominence for writing, and starring in Ghostbusters (1984), and Ghostbusters II (1989) and has reprised his role in various projects within the Ghostbusters franchise. He also is known for his comedic roles in Trading Places (1983), Spies Like Us (1985), Coneheads (1993), The Blues Brothers (1980), and more. Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, and singer who shot to fame on Saturday Night Live, for which he was a regular cast member from 1980 to 1984. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Murphy received a Grammy Award and an Emmy Award. In 2015, Murphy was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and in 2023 the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award. Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and producer known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, in addition to roles in comedies. Curtis has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award.
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Tue, Jan 14
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free
Discussion | The State of Antisemitism in California (online)
Learn about California's legislative efforts to combat Jewish hate with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus.
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Tue, Jan 14
2:00 pm
to 2:45 pm
Free
Classical Music | Lang Lang's Piano Scholars Concert
Every two years, the world-renowned concert pianist Lang Lang personally selects a limited number of exceptionally talented young pianists from around the world, offering them mentorship, tutelage, and unique opportunities for performance as "Scholars" of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Two of these amazing young pianists, 17-year-old Anna Kesselman and 14-year-old SenCheng Zhang, will be featured in a program of virtuoso piano music.
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Tue, Jan 14
2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | 150 Years of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: A Tour of the New York Studio School
The New York Studio SchoolGertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was born on January 9, 1875. The life she chose for herself was nothing short of revolutionary, having a huge impact upon the art world, and the Village. Help mark the 150th anniversary of Whitney's birth with a tour of the very place she created, the original Whitney Museum (now the New York Studio school), which contains many of her incredible artworks
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Tue, Jan 14
6:00 pm
to 7:15 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Building the Metropolis: Architecture, Construction, and Labor in New York City, 1880-1935 (online)
A comprehensive history of New York that traces the development of one of the world's most iconic cities with historian and author Alexander Wood. Between the 1880s and 1930s, New York City underwent rapid expansion, with nearly a million buildings, numerous bridges and tunnels, hundreds of miles of subway lines, and thousands of miles of streets constructed to accommodate its rapidly growing population. The book offers an extensive look at this era.
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Tue, Jan 14
6:00 pm
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Jazz | Standards from the American Songbook
Jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests play standards from the American Songbook. Bill Wurtzel began playing guitar at age 9, and was a radio and TV country music performer by age 12. He attended art school and had a career as an award-winning advertising creative director. He continued to play professionally and switched to music full time in 1989. Bill has played worldwide with many jazz legends, including the Count Basie Countsmen, Wild Bill Davis, Bill Doggett, Jimmy McGriff, the Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, singers Gloria Lynne and Terri Thornton, as well as Paul Simon. Bill is a director of the Jazz Foundation of America.
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Wed, Jan 15
1:00 pm
to 2:00 pm
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Film | Chicago (2002) with Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and Lucy Liu
Velma, a nightclub sensation, murders her cheating husband. Billy Flynn, Chicago's slickest lawyer, is set to defend her, but he also takes on the case of Roxie, which becomes a media circus of headlines. This leads the two women into a fight for public fame and celebrity. Director: Rob Marshall Cast: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Lucy Liu, Colm Feore Renee Zellweger is an American actress and the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress recognized for her versatility. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. Richard Gere is an American actor who came to prominence with his role in the film American Gigolo (1980), which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. Gere's other films include An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), The Cotton Club (1984), No Mercy (1986), Pretty Woman (1990), and more. For portraying Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago (2002), he won a Golden Globe Award. Queen Latifah is an American rapper, singer, and actress who has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lucy Liu is an American actress who has starred in the television series Ally McBeal (1998-2002), in two Charlie's Angels films (2000 and 2003), and in the crime-drama series Elementary (2012-2019), as well as in films Payback (1999), Shanghai Noon (2000), Chicago (2002), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), and more. She has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
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Wed, Jan 15
2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Book Discussion | Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman (in-person and online)
If the age-related graying of your hair, the aching in your knees and the sagging of various parts of your body torment you, imagine what those changes could mean for a 59-year-old woman whose every feature has been praised since she appeared nude in her first film at the age of 11. But Brooke Shields isn’t bemoaning what she has lost. She’s celebrating what she has found: confidence, power, freedom. In her new book, she paints a portrait of a woman embracing the prime of her life by bucking the narrative about women and aging. She chats with Zibby Owens about outdated myths, refusing to recede into the shadows and writing your own midlife story.
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Thu, Jan 16
11:30 am
Free
Classical Music | Renaissance and Baroque Works for Voice, Organ, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Raha Mirzadegan, soprano; Elisa Sutherland, alto; leiken, tenor; Taylor Ward, baritone; Doug Balliett, viol, organ & direction, perform moments from the history of the Passion...before J.S. Bach. By the time J.S. Bach wrote his great passions, the form had existed for three centuries. The finest composers of the Renaissance and early Baroque composed passion settings that are as varied as they are emotionally stunning. Composers explore every available musical means toward expression: chant, polyphony, Italianate madrigalism, recitative, chorale, fantastic harmony, and detailed text painting.
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Thu, Jan 16
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free
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. Each third Thur admission is free 5 pm - 8 pm.
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Thu, Jan 16
5:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Giorgio Morandi's Masterpieces
Renowned Italian painter Giorgio Morandi (1890-1964) is best known for his serene and intimate still life paintings, which often feature bottles, jars, vases, and other simple objects. The exhibition will showcase more than fifty pieces from his remarkable six-decade career.
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Thu, Jan 16
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
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Concert | A Blend of Swedish and Estonian Folk Traditions with a Modern Twist
Frander blends Swedish and Estonian folk traditions with a modern twist, creating a contemporary "heavy folk" sound. The result is a driving, robust, utterly unique style. Frander conjures an expressive musical landscape, evocative of the mystery and beauty of the ancient Scandinavian woodlands; they have wowed audiences worldwide, from Scandinavia to Japan, Canada and the U.S. The band's current tour lineup features founding siblings Gabbi Dluzewski (Swedish mandola and vocals) and Daniel Dluzewski (double bass and vocals), playing alongside Gabbi's wife Sade Tatar (flute and vocals), the percussionist expert Andreas Berglund (specialized on Japanese classical marimba), and the stellar fiddler and family friend Gabriella Josefsson.
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Thu, Jan 16
7:30 pm
Free
Friday, January 17, 2025
Musical | The Immortal Sisterhood: A Musical Celebrating Six Great Women of History
An interdisciplinary production of music theater. It promises to captivate audiences with its blend of sound, opera, movement, live cello and poetry, presenting an intuitive and feminist perspective on the themes of honor and grief. The Immortal Sisterhood, originally a literary work authored by award-winning broadcaster and writer Gemma Cairney, comes to life on stage for the very first time in a world premiere performance. Witness an unforgettable journey through the reverence of 6 remarkable women throughout history, celebrated through an extraordinary fusion of art forms that transcend time and genre. After the performance, stay for the after party with dancing, special DJ guest, spoken word performances, and a pop-up book stall hosted by Brooklyn's favorite Cafe con Libros, who is curating a bespoke list of titles in response to the live show.
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Fri, Jan 17
7:00 pm
Free
Play | Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet
The year is 2080. Human society is loveless and emotionless, and Samantha, a poet intrigued by the mystery of Shakespeare's Hamlet, excavates the past to seek the truth about her father's death. Written and Directed by Maya M. Workman Music by Reggie Workman Cast: Mary Chang, Ayana Workman, Jakeem Dante Powell, Justin Hofstad, Nicole Spinnler With a musical ensemble featuring Reggie Workman, bass/composer; Hanna Inui, piano/music director; Elijah Thomas, flute), Timothy Anguloa, drums/percussion.
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Fri, Jan 17
7:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Birdwatching | Birding: Winter Waterfowl
Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see winter waterfowl. Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Spot some of the migratory waterfowl that spend the winter with us.
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Sat, Jan 18
1:00 pm
to 2:30 pm
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Film | Chicago (2002) with Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and Lucy Liu
Velma, a nightclub sensation, murders her cheating husband. Billy Flynn, Chicago's slickest lawyer, is set to defend her, but he also takes on the case of Roxie, which becomes a media circus of headlines. This leads the two women into a fight for public fame and celebrity. Director: Rob Marshall Cast: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Lucy Liu, Colm Feore Renee Zellweger is an American actress and the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. Catherine Zeta-Jones is a Welsh actress recognized for her versatility. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. Richard Gere is an American actor who came to prominence with his role in the film American Gigolo (1980), which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. Gere's other films include An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), The Cotton Club (1984), No Mercy (1986), Pretty Woman (1990), and more. For portraying Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago (2002), he won a Golden Globe Award. Queen Latifah is an American rapper, singer, and actress who has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lucy Liu is an American actress who has starred in the television series Ally McBeal (1998-2002), in two Charlie's Angels films (2000 and 2003), and in the crime-drama series Elementary (2012-2019), as well as in films Payback (1999), Shanghai Noon (2000), Chicago (2002), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), and more. She has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
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Sat, Jan 18
2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Film | Julie and Julia (2009) Directed by Nora Ephron, Starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, and Stanley Tucci
Julie Powell is frustrated with her soul-killing job, so she embarks on a daring project. She sets out to prepare the 524 recipesfound in Julia Childs' famous cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The film intertwines Julia's story with the true story of how Julia Child conquered French cuisine with passion and fearlessness. Director: Nora Ephron Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina, Linda Emond Nora Ephron was an American journalist, writer, and filmmaker best known for writing and directing romantic comedy films. She received numerous accolades including a British Academy Film Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and three Writers Guild of America Awards. Meryl Streep is an American actress often described as "the best actress of her generation." Streep is known for her versatility and accent adaptability and has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight. Amy Adams is an American actress known for both her comedic and dramatic roles. She has been featured three times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actresses. She has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, and has been nominated for six Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Stanley Tucci is an American actor who has played a wide variety of roles ranging from menacing to sophisticated. Tucci has earned numerous accolades, including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Tony Award.
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Sat, Jan 18
2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Play | Ophelia's Ocean: A Play Inspired by Hamlet
The year is 2080. Human society is loveless and emotionless, and Samantha, a poet intrigued by the mystery of Shakespeare's Hamlet, excavates the past to seek the truth about her father's death. Written and Directed by Maya M. Workman Music by Reggie Workman Cast: Mary Chang, Ayana Workman, Jakeem Dante Powell, Justin Hofstad, Nicole Spinnler With a musical ensemble featuring Reggie Workman, bass/composer; Hanna Inui, piano/music director; Elijah Thomas, flute), Timothy Anguloa, drums/percussion.
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Sat, Jan 18
7:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
Free
Monday, January 20, 2025
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Start times: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
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Mon, Jan 20
10:30 am
to 2:00 pm
$10
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Book Discussion | 10/7: 100 Human Stories of Tragedy (online)
Lee Yaron, Haaretz's investigative journalist, discusses her new book which tells the stories of 100 civilians who were slaughtered on October 7th. Lee Yaron talks about about her experience conducting interviews with survivors, the bereaved, and first responders in Israel and beyond. Yaron's work profiles victims from a wide range of communities, capturing the fullness of their lives--from left-wing kibbutzniks and free-spirited festivalgoers to radical right-wing activists, Bedouins, Israeli Arabs, and immigrant workers from Thailand and Nepal.
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Tue, Jan 21
11:30 am
Free
Film | Dick Tracy (1990) Directed by Warren Beatty, Starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino
Detective Dick Tracy is looking to prove that Alphonse Big Boy Caprice is the city's most dangerous crime boss. When he meets Breathless Mahoney, a ballroom singer who has witnessed Caprice's crimes firsthand, he may finally have a chance at destroying the crimelord's illegal empire. But Mahoney seems more interested in stealing Dick from his girlfriend Tess, rather than helping him solve the case. Director: Warren Beatty Cast: Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino Warren Beatty is an American actor and filmmaker credited with ushering in New Hollywood in the late 1960s. Beatty's career has spanned over six decades, and he has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards, including four for Best Actor, four for Best Picture, two for Best Director, three for Original Screenplay, and one for Adapted Screenplay - winning Best Director for Reds (1981). Beatty is the only person to have been nominated for acting, directing, writing, and producing in the same film, and he did so twice: first for Heaven Can Wait (with Buck Henry as co-director), and again for Reds. Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known as the "Queen of Pop." She has been widely recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Al Pacino is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century. Pacino has received numerous accolades: including an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making him one of the few performers to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.
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Tue, Jan 21
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free
Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design. Free admission is daily 5 pm - 6 pm.
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Tue, Jan 21
5:00 pm
to 6:00 pm
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Lecture | Designing Tomorrow's Met: An Evening with Architect Frida Escobedo
Be among the first to see the exciting plans for The Met's new wing for modern and contemporary art! Architect Frida Escobedo previews her bold vision for the Tang Wing. Set to open in 2030, the new wing will draw inspiration from The Met's varied architectural styles, diverse art holdings, and setting within Central Park. Learn more about the project at this pivotal moment of development.
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Tue, Jan 21
6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
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Discussion | Zionism in America (in-person and online)
When they heard about Theodor Herzl's bold proclamations about the "Jewish people" and the "Jewish homeland," American Jewish leaders scoffed. But as a growing number of immigrants from Eastern Europe crossed the Atlantic, memories of pogroms fresh in their minds and unconvinced that America would turn out to be Zion, the antipathy began shifting until Zionism became a central facet of American Jewish identity and life. Three prominent scholars will discuss the reasons behind the early hostility to Herzl's ideas, how these views shifted and the challenges Zionism faces within our community today. With: Dr. Anita Shapira, Founder of the Yitzhak Rabin Center and winner of the Israel Prize. Dr. Jonathan Sarna, Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies and the Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University. Dr. Mark Raider, professor of Modern Jewish History at the University of Cincinnati. Moderated by Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish National Fund-USA.
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Tue, Jan 21
7:00 pm
Free
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Museums | Folk Art Tour: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards
Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine.
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Wed, Jan 22
4:00 pm
to 5:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing
Elizabeth L. Block, art and cultural historian, and Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, discusses her new book with Village Preservation's Director of Programming, William Roka. Block's book has been featured in The New Yorker, Forbes, Hyperallergic, Town & Country, The New York Post, and more.
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Wed, Jan 22
6:30 pm
to 7:30 pm
Free
Talk | Transforming Collapse: The National September 11 Memorial Museum
This presentation will describe the collaboration of a psychoanalytically trained dance therapist/psychologist consultant and an exhibition designer in creating the exhibition design for the National September 11 Memorial Museum. Creating the exhibits was but one aspect of the challenge. Choreographing a journey through a vast 'lieu de memoire' involved aligning visual imagination and movement through space while synching rhythms of encounter and narratives punctuated by many post-traumatic gaps in memory. Presenters will be Tom Hennes, Founding Principal of Thinc Design and Dr. Billie Pivnick, Clinical Psychologist, Community Psychoanalyst, and Dance Therapist.
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Wed, Jan 22
7:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Rachmaninoff and More
OPUS130; Daniela Candillari, Conductor. Program Anna Clyne (b. 1980), This Midnight Hour Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884), Die Moldau Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Symphony No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 2
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Wed, Jan 22
7:30 pm
Free
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Film | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) with Marilyn Monroe
Beautiful showgirl Lorelei Lee is engaged to the wealthy Gus Esmond, whose rich father, Esmond Sr., disapproves of the marriage, believing that Lorelei is after his money. When Lorelei and her best friend Dorothy Shaw go on a cruise together, Esmond Sr. hires private detective Ernie Malone to follow her and report any questionalble behavior. Director: Howard Hawks Cast: Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe was an American actress and model known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters. She became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as an emblem of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed actress for a decade, and her films grossed $200 million by the time of her death in 1962. Long after her death, Monroe remains a pop culture icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her as the sixth-greatest female screen legend from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Thu, Jan 23
2:00 am
to 4:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by Telemann and More for Violin, Harpischord, Violoncello, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Nuria Canales Rubio, traverso; David L. Ross, traverso; Cristina Prats-Costa, violin; Ryan Cheng, violin & gamba; Allen Maracle, violoncello; Andrew Koutroubas, violoncello; and Nathan Mondry, harpsichord, perform works by Telemann (1681-1767) and Parisian composers L.A. Dornel (1680-1765), J.M. Hotteterre (1674-1763), and J.D. Braun (1728-1738).
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Thu, Jan 23
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free
Film | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, and More
Lydia has grown up and is still haunted by Beetlejuice. One day, her life gets turned upside down when her daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife. When she says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischevious demon returns to help her save her daughter and unleash a whole lot of mayhem. Director: Tim Burton Cast: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe Michael Keaton is an American actor known for his leading roles in a wide variety of genre films. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. Winona Ryder is an American actress who rose to prominence for her more diverse performances in various genres in the 1990s. She has received many accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two Academy Awards. Catherine O'Hara is a Canadian-American actress and comedian known for her comedy work on Second City Television (1976-84) and Schitt's Creek (2015-2020) and in films such as After Hours (1985), Beetlejuice (1988), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and the first two installments of the Home Alone franchise (1990-1992). Jenna Ortega is an American actress who received praise for her performance as a traumatized high school student in the drama film The Fallout (2021). She gained wide recognition for portraying Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror-comedy series Wednesday (2022-present), for which she received nominations at the Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also starred in the slasher films Scream (2022), X (2022), and Scream VI (2023), and the fantasy film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
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Thu, Jan 23
2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Free
Film | October H8TE (2024): The New Iteration of the Oldest Hatred, with Debra Messing
The documentary looks at the emergence of anti-Semitism on college campuses, in social media and on the streets since October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel. Almost immediately after the Hamas massacre of October 7, the world pivoted into a dystopian nightmare with the narrative rewritten, turning murderers into freedom fighters and victims into aggressors. Ivy League presidents refused to condemn calls for the genocide of Jews as violations of their campuses' codes of conduct. The sexual assault and rape of Israeli women was ignored, dismissed, even denied. And a tsunami of online antisemitism followed. How did we get to this moment, when "Hamas in America" became not a right-wing talking point but a reality manifesting itself from Cambridge to Los Angeles? The new documentary film October H8TE seeks to answer that question by examining intersectionality, why social justice activists align themselves with reactionary organizations, the influence of funding and messaging linked to Hamas and the "curious" amount of antisemitic content flooding social media linked to Iranian, Russian and Chinese IP addresses. The film's message is simple: Jewish or not, you need to care about this latest wave of antisemitism because Jews and Israel aren't its only targets: The mobs shouting "Globalize the Intifada" are, ultimately, attacking truth, democracy and a free society. The film includes interviews with Debra Messing, Michael Rapaport, Mosab Yousef (son of Hamas's cofounder), Sheryl Sandberg, US Representative Ritchie Torres, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, US Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Dan Senor, Noa Tishby, Bari Weiss and Douglas Murray. After the screening, we will be joined for a discussion with its director, Wendy Sachs, and Debra Messing, the film's executive producer.
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Thu, Jan 23
6:30 pm
Free
Concert | Music from the Space Between Jazz, Hip-Hop and R&B
Brooklyn's own Francisco Haye--aka Cisco Swank--can boast a host of collaborators in the worlds of jazz improvisation (Ambrose Akinmusire, Julius Rodriguez, Braxton Cook) and Hip-Hop (Saba, Noname, Malaya). Perched expertly in the space between jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop, The New York Times says that the young multi-hyphenate producer - vocalist - instrumentalist - songwriter's critically acclaimed 2023 solo debut More Better provides a showcase for "melodic piano chords over lush soul and trap-inspired drums and raps. Currently poised to elevate into the post-neo-soul stratosphere, Cisco Swank celebrates the upcoming release of his anticipated sophomore album with a set highlighting his best-known tracks, newest music, and special guests.
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Thu, Jan 23
7:30 pm
Free
Friday, January 24, 2025
Film | The World According to Garp (1982) with Robin Williams, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow
During World War II, nurse Jenny Fields has a baby--T.S. Garp--with a dying pilot, and she must raise the baby alone. When Garp grows up, he becomes a fiction writer, but he's not as successful as his mother, who writes feminist-themed nonfiction. Jenny is rich and famous, ans she starts a center for troubled women. Meanwhile, Garp gets married and has children, remining a constant, somewhat critical observer of Jenny and her strange community. Director: George Roy Hill Cast: Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike. He is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards. Glenn Close is an American actress with a career spanning over four decades. She has garnered numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. She has been nominated eight times for an Academy Award, sharing the record for most nominations in acting categories without a win with Peter O'Toole. In 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. John Lithgow is an American actor who has received numerous accolades including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2005.
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Fri, Jan 24
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Jazz | Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse: Cosmic Noise and Rhythm
Come out for a two-night Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse, kicking off Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber's (BSAC) 26th year of "never playing a song the same way once." Chefs LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Sameer Gupta & Ben Tyree, Julia Kent, James 'Biscuit' Rouse, LaFrae Sci, Avram Fefer, Shelley Nicole, Bruce Mack, Honeychild Coleman, V. Jeffrey Smith, Aalics Bronson & Damon Mendes, Michael Veal, and Ms. Olithea & Jared Michael Nickerson's crews will each add their own caramelized flavor to this SmokeHouse edition's sonic stew. As always, Burnt Sugar gives tribute to Maestro Lawrence 'Butch' Morris (1947-2013) for showing them the way and to Gregory Stephen 'Ionman' Tate (1957-2021) for creating the BSAC sonic spaceship, with gratitude to Jared Michael Nickerson who continues to steer BSAC through a many-splendored realm of cosmic noise and riddim. Whatever suits you, the Burnt Sugar SmokeHouse is serving it up, free for the people. Come get some!!
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Sat, Jan 25
7:30 pm
Free
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Concert | International Holocaust Remembrance Day Concert (in-person and online)
A chamber music concert featuring a string sextet from the Manhattan Chamber Players, honoring the memory of those who perished in the Holocaust and celebrating the enduring spirit of Jewish music and culture. On January 27th, 1945, Allied forces liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp, freeing over 7,000 prisoners who were still alive.
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Sun, Jan 26
2:00 pm
Free
Monday, January 27, 2025
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would be serving as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning first with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Start times: 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm
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Mon, Jan 27
10:30 am
to 2:00 pm
$10
Jazz | An Afternoon of Jazz with Iconic Pianist Bertha Hope
Bertha Hope began playing piano at the very early age of three. She played classical music, but eventually migrated to jazz, influenced by legendary jazz pianist, Bud Powell. She has toured extensively in Europe and Japan. She is now a noted educator, composer, and bandleader, but always simultaneously promoting and performing the music of the late Elmo Hope.
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Mon, Jan 27
2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Film | Four Rooms (1995) Directed by Quentin Tarantino, Starring Tim Roth, Antonio Banderas, Madonna, Marisa Tomei, and More
Ted, a new bellhop at a hotel in Hollywood, has no idea what's in store for him during his New Year's Eve shift. Ted quickly finds himself in over his head between a domestic dispute, spell-casting witches, destructive children, and more. He starts to wonder if he'll make it through the night in one piece as he tries to maintain order and save his own life. Directors: Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino Cast: Tim Roth, Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Beals, Paul Calderon, Sammi Davis, Valeria Golino, Madonna, David Proval, Ione Skye, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Tamlyn Tomita Quentin Tarantino is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor whose films are characterized by stylized violence, extended dialogue including a pervasive use of profanity, and references to popular culture. Tarantino began his career as an independent filmmaker with the release of the crime film Reservoir Dogs in 1992. His second film, Pulp Fiction (1994), a dark comedy crime thriller, was a major success with critics and audiences winning numerous awards, including the the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Tim Roth is an English actor and producer who has collaborated with Quentin Tarantino on several films, including Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Four Rooms (1995), and The Hateful Eight (2015). For his performance in Rob Roy (1995), Roth won a BAFTA Award, and was nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award. Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor and director known for his work in films of several genres. He has received various accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a European Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known as the "Queen of Pop." She has been widely recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while continuing to maintain control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. Marisa Tomei is an American actress who gained prominence for her comedic performance in My Cousin Vinny (1992), which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received further nominations in the category for In the Bedroom (2001) and The Wrestler (2008).
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Tue, Jan 28
1:00 pm
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Concert | Music for Saxophone, Piano, Bass, and Drums
Ole Mathisen, saxophone; Craig Taborn, piano; Francois Moutin, bass; Dan Weiss, drums, perform Ole Mathisen's Vector Series (2024). Sit onstage and enjoy a free drink during these hour-long weeknight Pop-Up Concerts, and mingle with the musicians and fellow concertgoers after the show.
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Tue, Jan 28
6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Free
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Book Discussion | Henri Bendel and the Worlds He Fashioned: Dressing New York
Author Tim Allis looks at Henri Bendel's remarkable journey from a humble upbringing in late-nineteenth-century Louisiana to the pinnacle of high society. Starting with a small hat shop in Greenwich Village in 1896, he eventually redrew the map of fashion retail, turning then-strictly residential Fifty-Seventh Street into "the Rue de la Paix of New York." He introduced discerning clients to such influential designers as Schiaparelli, Molyneaux, and Chanel, and he outfitted Astors, Vanderbilts, and stars of stage and screen. Tim Allis was a senior editor at In Style for twelve years.
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Wed, Jan 29
6:00 pm
Free
Concert | Songs Commemorating 80 Years of Auschwitz Liberation
Shira Karmon and Alexander Vounelakos are both classical and jazz artists. With "Shira", Hebrew for song or poetry - they offer a variety of songs from Shira's classical Gramola music Albums: ,,Spirit of Hope", and ,,Little Cakewalk" commemorating 80 years to the liberation of Auschwitz with songs by Viktor Ullmann and Szymon Laks who were prisoners in this concentration camp. The music styles in this recital take us on a journey through classical, romantic, Viennese songs, and jazzy flair where the artists interpret pieces by Beethoven, Bernstein, Weill, Leopoldi and Hiller a.o. Thus, Ullmann and Laks are liberated from the title: ,,Music from Auschwitz". The concert will end with the lighter side of Jewish hits, leaving the audience with a spirit of hope!
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Wed, Jan 29
6:30 pm
Free
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Classical Music | Violin Works by J.S. Bach (In Person AND Online!)
Emmanuel Coppey, violin. All J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Program Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003 Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
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Thu, Jan 30
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
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Film | You'll Never Get Rich (1941) with Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth
Philandering Broadway producer Martin Cortland gets caught buying a gift for chorus dancer Sheila Winthrop. In an effort to save his marriage, he claims that Bob Curtis, another dancer, bought the gift, and he sets Sheila and Bob up on a date. Eventually, Bob is drafted into World War II, and when Sheila visits the boot camps to perform for the troops and visit her real boyfriend, Tom, she and Bob start a romance. Director: Sidney Lanfield Cast: Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Robert Benchley, John Hubbard, Osa Massen, Frieda Inescort, Guinn Williams, Donald MacBride Fred Astaire was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer, and presenter. Widely regarded as the "greatest popular-music dancer of all time," he received numerous accolades, including an Honorary Academy Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Astaire the fifth-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema in 100 Years... 100 Stars. Rita Hayworth was an American actress, dancer, and pin-up gir who achieved fame in the 1940s as one of the top stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. She appeared in 61 films in total over 37 years. She is listed as one of the top 25 female motion picture stars of all time in the American Film Institute's survey, AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars.
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Thu, Jan 30
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Saints and Liars: The Story of Americans Who Saved Refugees from the Nazis
Deborah Dwork's gripping history that plumbs the extraordinary stories of American relief and rescue workers during World War II.
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Thu, Jan 30
6:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
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Friday, January 31, 2025
Opening Reception | Treasures of the Medieval World: Over 40 Rare Art Pieces
Treasures of the Medieval World in a contemporary context features over forty rare works of art, including sculpture, painting, ceramics, textiles, and goldsmithing. Together, these pieces highlight the remarkable and lasting artistic legacy of medieval Europe.
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Fri, Jan 31
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
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Sunday, February 2, 2025
Hike | Groundhog Day Hibernation Hike
Did Staten Island Chuck see his shadow this morning? Find out on this hike while learning more about how other animal species spend their winters in New York City parks. Learn how birds, groundhogs, squirrels, chipmunks and others survive the cold and the snow in this educational wildlife viewing adventure, followed by games and activities.
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Sun, Feb 2
10:00 am
to 11:00 am
Free
Classical Music | Concerto Competition Winners' Concert
Rising star soloists and Lucy Moses School perform with an orchestra for the 2025 Concerto Competition Winners' Concert.
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Sun, Feb 2
4:30 pm
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Ravel, Debussy, and More
Works by Ravel (1875-1937), William Gillock (1917-1993), Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco (1895-1968), Debussy (1862-1918), Richard Kram, Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925), Toru Takamitsu (1930-1996), Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959), Gerard Schurmann (1924-2020) for piano.
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Sun, Feb 2
7:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free
Monday, February 3, 2025
Classical Music | Works by Mozart, Debussy, Mendelssohn, and More for String Quartet and Saxophone
Verona String Quartet; Stephen Banks, saxophone. Program Debussy (1862-1918), Syrinx Mendelssohn (1809-1847), "Ist es wahr?" Janacek (1854-1928), String Quartet No. 1, "Kreutzer Sonata" Mozart (1756-1791), Quartet for Oboe and Strings, K. 370 Arvo Part (b. 1935), Fratres Reena Esmail (b. 1983), Magan Rehna Christopher Theofanidis (b. 1967), New Work World premiere
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Mon, Feb 3
7:00 pm
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Film | Glory (1989) with Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, and Morgan Freeman
After the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw is offered command of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, which is the United States' first all-African-American regiment. With the help of junior officer Cabot Forbes, Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip and wise gravedigger John Rawlins. At the beginning, the regiment is limited to menial manual tasks, but they fight to be placed in the heat of battle. Director: Edward Zwick Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman Matthew Broderick is an American actor whose roles include the Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of the title character in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), the voice of adult Simba in Disney's The Lion King (1994), and Leo Bloom in both the Broadway musical The Producers and its 2005 film adaptation. Broderick has won two Tony Awards Denzel Washington is an American actor, producer and director who has had a career spanning over four decades. Washington has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and more. He was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2019, and in 2020 The New York Times named him the greatest actor of the 21st century. In 2022, Washington received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Morgan Freeman is an American actor and producer known for his distinctive deep voice and roles in a wide variety of film genres. Throughout a career spanning five decades, he has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Freeman has also been awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, an AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, and Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2018.
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Tue, Feb 4
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Works for Piano, Flute, Bass, and Percussion
Heloisa Fernandes Quartet (Heloisa Fernandes, piano; Toninho Carrasqueira, flute; Sidiel Vieira, bass; Ari Colares, percussion) performs the works of Heloisa Fernandes (b. 1995).
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Tue, Feb 4
7:00 pm
Free
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach for Violin and Harpischord (In Person AND Online!)
Jorg-Michael Schwarz, violin; and Dongsok Shin, harpsichord, perform J.S. Bach's (1685-1750) sonatas BWV 1014-1019.
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Thu, Feb 6
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free
Friday, February 7, 2025
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.
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Fri, Feb 7
1:30 pm
to 3:30 pm
Free
Film | The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks: The Story of a Design Icon by Daniel Konstanski
Author and Lego Expert Daniel Konstanski will discuss his new book The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks: The Inside Story of a Design Icon with Allison Nellis. From the first hollow bricks to the complex shapes and building techniques of today, this book is a LEGO history like no other-and the first official book for Adult Fans of LEGO bricks. LEGO bricks are design icons and marvels of engineering. Having remained virtually unchanged for over fifty years, the brick is still the center of the LEGO System in Play, in which each brick connects to every other brick, allowing the construction of almost anything you can imagine. LEGO minifigures may be the friendly smiling faces of the LEGO world, but bricks in all their different shapes and forms are its very foundation. This book sets out to explore the brick's rich history in unparalleled detail and full color. Granted unprecedented access by the LEGO Group, author Daniel Konstanski reveals for the first time how and why new LEGO bricks are made, speaking to the people involved with each crucial step, from the so-called "rock stars," the set designers, through to the element designers, design masters, graphic designers, elements testers and approvers, plastics technicians, and many more.
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Fri, Feb 7
6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Free
Performance | Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, Music and Storytelling
The timeless magic of Cinderella celebrated through music and storytelling throughout the ages from Opera to Broadway and Disney. Actors and musicians perform classic and modern versions of the tale, including their own fresh interpretations. Curated by Liane McAllister Directed by Matthew A.J. Gregory
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Fri, Feb 7
7:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Classical Music | Ensemble Works by Beethoven and More
Ensemble Connect. Program Luciano Berio (1925-2003), Ricorrenze for Wind Quintet Beethoven (1770-1827), Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
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Sun, Feb 9
5:00 pm
Free
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Classical Music | Baroque German Works for Violin and Viol (In Person AND Online!)
Vita Wallace, violin; Claire Smith Bermingham, violin; Lawrence Lipnik, tenor viol; Dan McCarthy, tenor viol; Patricia Ann Neely, bass viol, perform German Works from 1618 to 1648.
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Thu, Feb 13
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free
Friday, February 14, 2025
Film | Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) with Javier Bardem
Florentino Ariza falls in love immediately when he sees Fermina Daza through a villa window. Although he has modest means, Florentino is a skilled poet, and his words awaken the same passion in Fermina. But Fermina's father disapproves of the romance, and he does all he can to keep the two apart. Fermina later marries a rich doctore, and they move to Paris, but Florentino still loves her and waits for a chance to be with her again. Director: Mike Newell Cast: Javier Bardem, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Benjamin Bratt, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Hector Elizondo Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as assassin Anton Chigurh in the Coen Brothers' western drama film No Country for Old Men (2007). Bardem has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Reinaldo Arenas in Before Night Falls (2000), a criminal with cancer in Biutiful (2010), and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos (2021).
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Fri, Feb 14
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
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Sunday, February 16, 2025
Classical Music | Bach Vespers: Choir and Period Instrument Musicians
Bach Vespers; and Rick Erickson, conductor, perform J.S. Bach's (1685-1750), BWV 111 "Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit." After 55 years, hundreds of performances, and two Grammy nominations, Bach Vespers continues to present Bach's cantatas and other great Baroque and early music masterworks every month.
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Sun, Feb 16
5:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Philip Glass and More
Works by A Bu (b. 1999), Lora Al-Ahmad, Thomas Ades (b. 1971), Gheorghi Arnaoudov (b. 1957), George Crumb (1929-2022), Philip Glass (b. 1937), Khasanova, Lowell Liebermann (b. 1961), Arvo Part (b. 1935), Silvestrov, Zebeljan, and Zhao for piano.
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Sun, Feb 16
7:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Classical Music | Early Music for Viole, Voice, Bagpipe, Lute, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Tina Chancey, viol, vielle, rebec, kamenj; Barbara Allen Hill, soprano; Daniel Meyers, recorders, bagpipe, flutes, sackbutt, percussion; and Cameron Welke lute, perform a program spotlighting the largest surviving collection of instrumental pieces before 1450, the Faenza Codex. The concert will feature performances of ten of the original French, Italian and English original pieces, their ornamented Faenza versions, and the musicians' own improvisations in Faenza Codex-style. The Faenza Codex is a 15th-century musical manuscript containing some of the oldest preserved keyboard music along with additional vocal pieces.
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Thu, Feb 20
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Concert | Polka, Square Dances, Middle Eastern Hand Drumming, and More
Called "a breath of fresh air, an incentive to dance" (Le Monde), the multigenerational and multicultural Good Vibes Explosion is a new creation by New York's "ebullient clarinet wizard" David Krakauer (TimeOut NY) and South African multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Kathleen Tagg. Traditional roots music from around the world comes charging into a 21st-century fusion, melding klezmer, calypso, polka, square dances, and the hora with Middle Eastern hand drumming, electronic beats, and so much more.
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Sun, Feb 23
1:00 pm
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Ravel and More
Works by Ravel (1875-1937) and Karen Tanaka (b. 1961) for piano.
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Sun, Feb 23
7:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
Free
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Classical Music | Works for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Viola, and Piano
Valerie Coleman, flute; Alan Kay, clarinet; Monica Ellis, bassoon; Jessica Meyer, viola; Michelle Cann, piano. All Valerie Coleman (b. 1970) Program Aja Opus Serena Rubispheres Portraits of Langston Fanmi Imen
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Tue, Feb 25
7:30 pm
Free
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Classical Music | Medieval, Renaissance and Early Baroque Works for Voice, Percussion, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Margo Andrea, mezzo soprano, vielle, percussion; Rex Benincasa, tenor, percussion, psaltery, hurdy-gurdy; Carlo Valte, oud; and Jason Priset, lutes, guitarras, vihuela, perform Medieval, Renaissance and early Baroque songs of devotional love, courtly love, jealousy, and betrayal.
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Thu, Feb 27
1:15 pm
to 2:00 pm
Free
Friday, February 28, 2025
Film | Terms of Endearment (1983) with Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and John Lithgow
Widow Aurora Greenway has a strong bond with her daughter, Emma. But against her mother's wishes, Emma marries teacher Flap Horton. Emma eventually leaves Flap because of his cheating, and she returns home to her mother, who is now involved with a former astronaut. When Emma learns she has terminal cancer, she winds up in the hospital with Aurora supporting her, and she tries to make peace with Flap and her children. Director: James L. Brooks Cast: Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, John Lithgow Debra Wingeris an American actress who starred in the films An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Terms of Endearment (1983), and Shadowlands (1993), each of which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women. She has received numerous accolades over her eight-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears. She has been honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center Tribute in 1995, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2012, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2013. Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Danny DeVito is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker who gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi (1978-1983), which won him a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. He plays Frank Reynolds on the FX and FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006-present). John Lithgow is an American actor who has received numerous accolades including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2005.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Feb 28
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Classical Music | Works by Purcell and More for Voice, Keyboards, and Viola de Gamba
Jonathon Adams, baritone; Avi Stein, keyboards; Sarah Cunningham, viola de gamba, perform works by Purcell (1659-1695) and his contemporaries.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer
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