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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, April 24, 2026!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
April 24, 2026. Free shows, concerts, movies, tours are New York (NYC) best kept secret! New York City never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So do not wot till tomorrow, start using these unique New York City opportunities today, April 24, 2026!
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, April 24, 2026!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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Free things to do, free events that take place in the City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (April 24, 2026) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York, Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
Join the Club!
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!
Let New York City surprise, stimulate, entertain and excite you! Read More
Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- free movies in NYC
- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
- free city walks in NYC
- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
70 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Friday, April 24, 2026
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Morning Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
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Galleries | Artist Walkthrough: Portraiture, Family, and Time
Join artist Emmet Gowin and curator Xin Wang for an intimate walkthrough of Baldwin Street: Photographs 1966–1994. Gowin will discuss this decades-long series of portraits depicting his wife and her extended family in Virginia, reflecting on themes of intimacy, care, and long-term observation. The program concludes with a book signing and light refreshments.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public.
Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Discussion | Alex Toth: Legacy, Influence, and Mastery in Comics and Animation (Online!)
Listen to a discussion about the enduring legacy of Alex Toth, one of the most influential figures in comics and animation. Known for his mastery of visual clarity and “economy of line,” Toth transformed storytelling through bold composition, minimalism, and highly expressive design.
Often described as an “artist’s artist,” Toth set a lasting standard for visual storytelling in comics and animation, influencing generations of creators. The discussion explores the principles behind his lasting impact and creative approach.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. They typically have guided tours at 2 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | Explore the Park & Identify Plant and Animal Species
Help conduct a bioblitz, where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area, and contribute to building a catalog of the park's biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app, the group will be taking pictures of pollinators. You’ll be outside in the garden, so dress appropriately.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
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Workshop | Mat Pilates (Beginners Welcome!)
Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Open Studios | Obsolete Media, Memory, and Digital Afterimages
Artist Kirsten Deirup presents a series of paintings reflecting on obsolete technologies and the lingering effects of media systems. Drawing from William Gibson’s Neuromancer, the works consider how defunct devices become sites of interruption, memory, and visual residue. Within these fragmented landscapes, hybrid figures, part myth, part digital apparition, emerge as uncanny presences that confront the viewer, suggesting shifting boundaries between image, surveillance, and perception.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 2)
Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you’ll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. In part two of this sculpture workshop, the group will decorate our sculptures with paint. Come roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as attendees glaze (paint) their creations from our first session to bring them to life!
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Afternoon Bach
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Piano in the Park with "The Best Performer of Classic Ragtime"
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer with Charlie Judkins. "Charlie Judkins is the best performer of classic ragtime in the country!" - Terry Waldo, Ragtime Connoisseur Charlie Judkins is a practitioner of ragtime, jazz and blues piano. His piano playing has been in demand at various public and private events in the New York City area since debuting as a professional bar-room pianist in 2010. Currently, he works most often with singer and multi-instrumentalist Lauren Sansaricq (Miss Maybell) as a duo and in various trio combinations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | A Hologram for the King (2016): Comedy-Drama with Tom Hanks
An American businessman travels to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to sell a holographic telecommunications system to the country's king. In time, he learns to navigate this unfamiliar culture with the help of a taxi driver and a local doctor. Director: Tom Tykwer Cast: Tom Hanks, Omar Elba, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Whishaw Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
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Film | The Bling Ring (2013): Crime Film from Sofia Coppola
Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. Director: Sofia Coppola Cast: Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Georgia Rock, Emma Watson, Leslie Mann Sofia Coppola is a filmmaker and former actress. She has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She was also nominated for three BAFTA Awards, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
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Film | Bølgen | The Wave (2015): Norwegian Disaster Film
Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above the scenic, narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger collapses and creates an 85-meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it. Director: Roar Uthaug Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande In Norwegian with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Housemaid (2025): Erotic Psychological Thriller with Amanda Seyfried
Millie is a struggling woman who is relieved to get a fresh start as a housemaid to Nina and Andrew, an upscale, wealthy couple. She soon learns that the family's secrets are far more dangerous than her own. Director: Paul Feig Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar Amanda Seyfried is an actress whose accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2022, her films as a leading actress have grossed over $2.4 billion worldwide.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Yomeddine (2018): Egyptian Drama Film
Two outcasts, a Coptic leper and his orphaned apprentice, leave their leper colony for the first time and embark on a journey across Egypt to search for what remains of their families. Director: Abu Bakr Shawky Cast: Rady Gamal, Ahmed Abdelhafiz In Arabic with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | These Blue New Hampshire Nights: Original Full-Length Play by Emerging Writer
Enjoy a special staged reading of a new full-length play by Jack Becker, a first-year MFA playwright, These Blue New Hampshire Nights.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Choral Works by Faure in a Beautiful Cathedral
Soli Deo Gloria Chamber Choir. Program: Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Cantique de Jean Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Requiem
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
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Gallery Talk | Expert Insights into Heroes Tapestries
Celebrate the recent conservation treatment of the Julius Caesar tapestry from the Nine Heroes Tapestries by joining a talk to learn about the history and conservation of these unique textile works.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Oboe Works by Handel, Britten, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Jacks Pollard, oboe. Program: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Oboe Sonata in B-flat Major, HWV 357 Benjamin Godard (1849-1895) Scènes écossaises for Oboe and Piano Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Temporal Variations Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) (arr. Henri Brod) Duo from Lucia di Lammermoor
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Play Chess
Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Sociology Scholar Shares His New Book, The Political Economy of Welfare in Latin America (+ Q&A)
Enjoy a book talk with a political activist and Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Sociology Juan Cruz Ferre on his new work, The Political Economy of Welfare in Latin America, followed by Q&A. This innovative book analyses the hurdles preventing Latin American governments from implementing universalist welfare regimes. Juan Cruz Ferre presents a unique quantitative analysis of the persistent inequalities in welfare policy across this region, including a three-dimensional diachronic assessment spanning inclusion, generosity, and equity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Singing Lessons: Drama
Miles, a neuroscientist PhD student, studies Australian Zebra Finches and how they learn to sing, but his finch, Teal 53, stopped singing. As he tries to get his bird to sing again, Miles thinks about the songs of his own life, the ones passed down to him and the one he composes for himself. Written by Edison Hong.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Primatologist Discusses the Myth of Human Exceptionalism
Primatologist Christine Webb challenges myths of human exceptionalism—what these stories do, and why they matter now. Webb's work focuses on social behavior, cognition, and emotion in nonhuman primates, and she collaborates across the sciences and humanities on questions of moral status for other animals.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:15 pm
Free
Free
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Birdwatching | Evening Birding Tour
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Steven Spielberg's Hook (1991): Fantasy Adventure Film Starring Robin WIlliams (+ Pre-Show Fun & Movie Snacks)
Experience comfy seating, complimentary popcorn, and entertaining pre-show fun before the lights get dim. Enjoy free sweet movie snacks featuring SmartSweets and more! An adult Peter Pan has forgotten his childhood. In his new life, he is known as Peter Banning, a successful lawyer who neglects his wife, Wendy's granddaughter Moira, and their two children Jack and Maggie. However, when his old archenemy, Captain Hook, kidnaps his children, he returns to Neverland to save them. Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, Charlie Korsmo Steven Spielberg is an American film director, writer, and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Directors Guild of America Awards, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. Seven of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." 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. Your whole party must enter the seating area at once. Please note that seating is limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, the seating area will be closed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museums | Astronomy Nights: Stars, Stories & Space Exploration
Experience fun-filled and educational astronomy nights designed for the whole family. Enjoy talks from astronauts, engineers, and scientists, plus hands-on activities led by Museum educators.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Bass Works by J.S. Bach, Bottesini, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Wynter McCray, double bass. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cello Suite No. 3 in G Major Mieczysław Weinberg (1919-1996) Sonata for Solo Double Bass Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) Gran Duo Concertante for Violin and Double Bass Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) Double Bass Concerto in D Major Kevin Arthur (2004-) Shadows for Double Bass and Piano
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
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5:30 pm
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Free
Workshop | Learn about, Talk about, and Create Your Own Postcards
Postcard enthusiasts, also known as deltiologists, are welcome to this program! Writing and communicating with postcards is a longstanding tradition, still embraced by many today. Attend to write postcards inspired by suggested prompts, to swap postcards, and to discuss all topics postcard-related. There will be some limited supplies available but you may also bring your own to embellish a 4x6 card to write on. Postage stamps will not be provided at this program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Poetry Reading | Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers
Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Trombone Pieces by Brahms, Hindemith, & Others (In Person AND Online!)
Andrew Zaharis, tenor trombone. Program: Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) Choral, Cadence et Fugato Paul Creston (1906-1985) Fantasy, Op. 42 Johann Brahms (1833-1897) 4 Gesänge, Op. 43 Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Sonata for Trombone and Piano Pierre Gabaye (1930-2019) Récréation
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5:30 pm
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Screening | The Disappearance of Josef Mengele (2025): Nonfiction Historical Drama (+ Screenwriter Discussion)
Enjoy a special preview of The Disappearance of Josef Mengele, a film following Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor at Auschwitz, as he escapes to South America to rebuild his life in hiding. Through the eyes of his son, who finds him again, Mengele is confronted with a past he can no longer ignore. From Buenos Aires to Paraguay via Brazil, the man who became known as "The Angel of Death" will organize his methodical disappearance to avoid any form of trial. Director: Kirill Serebrennikov Cast: August Diehl, Maximilian Meyer-Bretschneider, David Ruland Followed by Olivier Guez, writer, in conversation with Antonio Monda, NYU.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Philosophy Scholar Explores "Fascist Passions" throughout History (In Person AND Online!)
Judith Butler (Distinguished Visiting Professor of Philosophy at The New School and Distinguished Professor in the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley) explores "fascist passions". Fascist passions change historically. Yet some common features permit for them to be called fascist. The specific forms of sadistic exhilaration and revenge in operation now are passions undergone at psychic levels both involuntary and voluntary. They are also passionate reactions against social and legal movements and legal accomplishments that seek a restoration to forms of social hierarchy and exploitation (white supremacists, heteronormative, unrestrained capitalism).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Singer-Songwriter Maya Sharpe Explores Human Connection through Music
Hear a performance by Maya Sharpe, a multi-passionate maker, thinker, and writer whose work explores the simplicity of human connection. Through composition, Maya reflects on the shared threads that bind us, offering a counterpoint to division and inviting audiences into a space of care, curiosity, and collective understanding.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach, Schubert, & Saint-Saens for Violin and Piano
Loor Jabareen, violin, and Jun Cho, piano. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Adagio and Fugue from Violin Sonata No.1 in G Minor, BWV 1001 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Violin Sonata in A Major, D. 574, "Grand Duo" Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) Havanaise, Op. 83
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | A New Play by Two-Time Tony Award Winner Joe DiPietro
A staged reading of Joe DiPietro’s Creating Claire, by the two-time Tony Award–winning playwright, explores the clash between evolution and intelligent design through a deeply personal lens. When Claire, a docent at a natural history museum, strays from strict scientific doctrine, she finds herself at odds with her supervisor, sparking a wider debate that affects her family, including her husband and their neurodivergent daughter. Blending humor, intellect, and emotional stakes, the play examines belief, science, and the complexities of human connection. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Performance begins at 7:00 pm, followed by a talkback with the cast and director.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | One-Night-Only Comedic Play Based on Award-Winning Short Story
In this never-before-seen, one-night-only live theatrical performance, Maureen McGranaghan's short story "Stylites Anonymous" will be brought to life! A hilarious, continually-surprising portrait of a large family trying to get their patriarch back on solid ground—literally, "Stylites Anonymous" won The Cincinnati Review's Schiff Award for Fiction. Directed by Olivia Facini.
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Daughter of the Light (2020): Tibetan Documentary (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)
Experience a screening of Daughter of the Light (2020), a deeply moving feature documentary by Tibetan filmmaker Khashem Gyal. The film follows a thirteen-year-old girl named Metok as she navigates the emotional complexities of her parents' divorce in a rural town, set against the backdrop of generational and social change. Director: Gyal Khashem A panel discussion will follow the screening.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Screening | Eternal You (2024): German-American AI Documentary (+ Filmmaker Q&A)
Enjoy a screening of Eternal You, Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck's moving documentary on a troubling new use of AI: reanimating the dead. As the 2020s become defined by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into our personal and working lives, some startups are using it to create avatars of the deceased. Eternal You explores this strange technological frontier and the complex emotions, motivations, and hopes of those pioneering it. Director: Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck English and Korean with English subtitles Q&A with Riesewieck to follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | To the Unknown Soldiers: Original War Drama
This new play travels from 1922 Harlem to the 1918 trenches of France. It follows a young woman's journey to uncover the history of Black soldiers who fought for liberty and equality on the front lines, despite being treated as second class citizens at home. This production is a moving tribute to individuals who were more than just numbers in a ledger. It explores their dreams, their sacrifices, and the enduring search for a place to truly call home. Written by Krystle N. Adams. Directed by Lori Ann Kee.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Photographer, Filmmaker, & Author Discusses Craft and Career
Photographer, filmmaker, and author Bruce Weber speaks with fashion designer and author Jeffrey Banks, exploring a legendary career behind the lens. Bruce Weber rose to international prominence in the early 1980s with images that combined classical styling with the visceral underpinnings of mood and sexuality. His ability to craft a sense of romance and drama created the central public images for fashion houses like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Versace, and Abercrombie and Fitch, and earned him an enduring presence as a contributor to magazines at the very highest levels. Jeffrey Banks has had a long-standing menswear license in Japan and recently designed Jeffrey Banks Womenswear and Jeffrey Banks Home Décor for HSN.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performance | Shapes of Change: Dance, Climate, and the Natural World
For 25 years, choreographer Jody Sperling and her ensemble have created spectacles exploring the relationship between the human body and nature. This two-night event celebrates their anniversary with a world premiere and repertory favorites featuring live music. The performances utilize transformative costumes and movement inspired by Loie Fuller to visualize elemental forces, from rising sea levels to atmospheric patterns.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Classical Music | Works for String Sextet
Two opportunities to enjoy the unique combination of flute and strings precede a rarely-heard string sextet.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Performance | //shrouded\\: Multi-Genre Living Poem Exploring Memory & Transformation
In this performance, multi-spirited Nigerian American choreographer, author, performance artist, and curator jaamil olawale kosoko's award-winning work is rooted in a complex interdisciplinary practice that merges theater, video, sculpture, and the exploration of queer Black theory. Their new work, //shrouded\\, is a living poem and performative ceremony that recasts the body as an archive of memory and transformation. Performed by kosoko and their ensemble of visionary collaborators, //shrouded\\ unfolds in a shifting veil of silks that conceal and reveal states of metamorphosis. As performers slip between presence and absence, mourning and joy, figure and shadow, kosoko dares to ask what it means to choose to go unseen—in an age shaped by surveillance and spectacle. A unique mash up of poetry, sound, and movement, //shrouded\\ invites audiences into the communal act of reimagining the future. This is a work in development performance. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Screening | Sunrise (1927): Old Hollywood Romantic Drama + Live Score
A married farmer falls for a woman vacationing from the city, who tries to convince him to murder his wife in order to be with her. Director: F. W. Murnau Cast: Janet Gaynor, George O'Brien With a new score by Joe Kraemer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | The Wolves: Drama on Surviving Girlhood
A turf field at the edge of town. Any Saturday morning. Nine girls warm up for the next soccer game. While the world is not watching, they talk about global politics, body image, sex, periods, genocide, knee injuries, fear, and ambition, often at the same time. They team up to survive inside a culture that rarely makes room for their complexity. The Wolves listens to the big-league richness of girlhood and the survival value of playing as a team. Written by Sarah DeLappe Directed by Miguel Bregante Cast: Kimberly Huang, Summer Hayes, Samantha McGhee, Olivia Weir, Tomoka Takahashi, Merryn Poole, Aurélie Drago, Rosie Wagner, Duru Hamutcu, Gabriella Marzetta
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Jazz | DownBeat's "Rising Star Guitarist" with Jazz Ensemble
Enjoy a concert featuring jazz guitarist Nir Felder alongside Columbia University Jazz Ensembles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Play | Singing Lessons: Drama
Miles, a neuroscientist PhD student, studies Australian Zebra Finches and how they learn to sing, but his finch, Teal 53, stopped singing. As he tries to get his bird to sing again, Miles thinks about the songs of his own life, the ones passed down to him and the one he composes for himself. Written by Edison Hong.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Choreography by Emerging Artists
This dance performance features original choreography by graduate students in a variety of styles and genres of dance. Appropriate for all ages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Drum Beats by Wayne Shorter, Bud Powell, & Others (In Person AND Online!)
Janae Monique Yates, jazz drums. Program: Cécile McLorin Salvant (1989-)(arr. Janae Yates) Anything But Now Charles Turner & The House of Spilata (arr. Janae Yates) The Cuntiest Wayne Shorter (1933-2023) (arr. Janae Yates) Juju Janae Yates The Things We Left Unsaid Bud Powell (1924-1966) (arr. Janae Yates) Tempus Fugit
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Percussion Pieces by Immanuel Wilkins
Ao Zhang, drums, performs some of his favorite compositions by Immanuel Wilkins.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Violin Pieces by Grieg & More (In Person AND Online!)
Hyesong Park, violin. Program: Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994) Subito for Violin and Piano Subito for Violin and Piano Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Duo Concertante in D Major, Op. 67, No. 2 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 13
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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