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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, January 24, 2025!
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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
January 24, 2025. 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, January 24, 2025!
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, January 24, 2025!
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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 (January 24, 2025) 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!
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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
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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!
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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).
Editor's Picks
44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Friday, January 24, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | 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
Free
Workshop | Zumba Gold Workout
Zumba Gold offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that challenge both the heart and muscles. With fun music and easy-to-follow steps, you can’t go wrong. Instructor: Melissa Perez
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Adult Zumba
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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. 2 pm: guided tour.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (in-person and online)
The sessions are non-denominational and will focus on the basics: meditation to quiet the mind, to focus the quiet mind, using the focused mind for analysis, and using the focused mind to create and uphold a positive vision of and outlook on the world. Other more specific uses of meditation may be discussed however the class is meant for all, beginners and those with a regular practice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:15 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)
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
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Film | Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman
Deadpool has been living a peaceful existence, but it all comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help keep the multiverse safe. He unites with Wolverine to complete the mission and save the world. Director: Shawn Levy Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor, producer, and businessman who starred in a range of films, including the comedies National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002), Waiting... (2005), and The Proposal (2009), and the superhero films Blade: Trinity (2004) and Green Lantern (2011). Reynolds's biggest commercial success came with the superhero films Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), in which he played the title character. His performance in the first earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor who landed his breakthrough role as Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Prominent on both screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
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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.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation
Bring your own project or choose something from a provided collection to work on during this freeform crafting workshop. The workshop will include materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, paper crafts, and puzzles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
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Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others
Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 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
Workshop | Cardio Dance Workout
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body. Instructor: Masayo Kado
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Discover Your Inner Artist: A Nature Painting Adventure
Dive into the world of creativity with Professor Ed Murr from F.I.T. as he guides you through a fun and engaging nature-painting series. Each week, you’ll explore a new medium and bring the beauty of the outdoors to life on your canvas. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop is perfect for everyone. All supplies are provided—just bring your enthusiasm and a love for art. Don’t miss out on this creative journey. First of four sessions.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
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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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Friday Games Social
While Blood on the Clocktower is the spotlight event, they do offer in rotation other social deduction titles such as Ultimate Werewolf, Avalon, Bank Heist, Feed the Kraken, Night of the Ninja, etc. If the social deduction theme doesn't interest you, there are a variety of other popular games such as Azul, Codenames, The Crew, Inside Job, Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Werewords and much more. For the adventurous, there are new and work in-progress games available for testing. Be part of some memorable moments and entertaining stories. They welcome and accommodate players of all skill levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | 3-3-3 Bodyweight Burn
This total body workout highlights a unique format of 3s that will challenge your stamina all while having fun to your favorite beats. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Nandini Radhakrishnan
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Absent 2D Artworks
In the kinetic dance of Flint Jamison's Class: Weight exhibition, objects pay tribute to absent 2D works, staged at an ideal viewing height through the movement of shelf sculptures. These sculptures cycle through notable art collections, including the Gurlitt Collection, partially looted by Hildebrand Gurlitt, and the Jacob Lawrence Collection, whose ownership status is still unclear.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Chalk and Bronze: Avant-Garde Pieces from the 60's and 80's
Lucas Samaras: Chalk and Bronze showcases two distinct yet interconnected bodies of work by the Greek-born American artist, a key figure in the New York avant-garde. This exhibition features a selection of over two dozen vibrant, never-before-seen pastels from the 1960s, alongside a series of figurative bronze sculptures Samaras created in the early 1980s, inviting a dynamic dialogue between the two.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Workshop | Dance Fitness
Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body workout! This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping. Instructor: Claudia Gomez
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Master Class | Masterclass: Arranging Jazz Standards and Jazz Tunes
This masterclass will focus on the art of arranging jazz standards. As a master of the instrument, pianist Fred Hersch brings a unique perspective to the Great American Songbook. Discover techniques to approach jazz standards, personalize your interpretations, and elevate your performance and improvisation skills.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Multigenerational Contemporary Black Composers: A Recital and Lecture
Piano recital and lecture, featuring Chelsea Randall, piano. Chelsea will be presenting a lecture/recital on multigenerational contemporary Black composers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Opening Reception | Neon Sculptures, Paintings by Glenn Ligon and Music by Julius Eastman
A presentation of work by prominent experimental composer and musician Julius Eastman (1940-1990) and renowned New York-based artist Glenn Ligon. It will feature a piece inspired by Eastman's final unpublished musical score, alongside an expansive installation by Ligon, which includes neon sculptures and paintings that engage with Eastman's powerful musical explorations of voice and visibility.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Arturo A. Schomburg Lecture and Conversation
January 24 marks the anniversary of the birth of Afro-Puerto Rican scholar Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (1874-1938), a writer, bibliophile, and historian dedicated to the collection and amplification of the artistic and academic work of people of African descent. Schomburg's seed collection to the Division of Negro Literature, History and Prints included more than 5,000 books; 3,000 manuscripts; 2,000 etchings and paintings; and several thousand pamphlets. This year's annual lecture will feature members from the teams at Fisk University, who, in partnership, are creating a digital edition of the archival papers of Arturo Schomburg, the bibliophile who built two of the world’s most important collections on Black history—one in Harlem and another in Nashville. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Vanessa K. Valdes, author of Diasporic Blackness: The Life and Times of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (2017).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Bearing Witness: Black Printmakers “Calling Out” America! (in-person and online)
An engaging conversation with esteemed scholar and historian Leslie King Hammond. This presentation reflects on the artistry of African American printmakers in the era of President Roosevelt’s Works Project Administration of 1935 to 1941, work that had a powerful impact on subsequent generations of Black printmakers. Each artist–then and now–sought to create original and truthful prints in their chosen mediums and modalities to “signify on” (or indirectly criticize) the realities of their lives as citizens in the United States. Leslie King Hammond is an art historian, artist, curator, educator, community innovator, and Professor Emerita, former Dean of Graduate Studies, and Project Director for the Ford Foundation-Philip Morris Fellowships for Artists of Color, and Founding Director of the Center of Race and Culture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Family Friday: Math-Based Fun Activities for All Ages
Family Fridays aims to unite family members of all ages to participate in a variety of engaging mathematical activities, fostering interest and excitement for both kids and adults.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Vietnam War: A Military History (online)
Based on thousands of pages of military, diplomatic, and intelligence documents, Geoffrey Wawro’s book offers a definitive account of a war of choice that was doomed from its inception. In devastating detail, Wawro narrates campaigns where US troops struggled even to find the enemy in the South Vietnamese wilderness, let alone kill sufficient numbers to turn the tide in their favor. Yet the war dragged on, prolonged by presidents and military leaders who feared the political consequences of accepting defeat. In the end, no number of young lives lost or bombs dropped could prevent America’s ally, the corrupt South Vietnamese regime, from collapsing the moment US troops retreated.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Gentle Yoga (online)
Start your weekend off right with a 60-minute Friday evening yoga class. A gentle, low-impact practice to help improve flexibility, release tension, and energize the body. Ideal for all levels, come join us for a relaxing and invigorating star to your weekend. Instructor: Michele Griffin
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | RISE UP Circuit Training
This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness. Unlock your ultimate potential. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Detona Grant
New York City, NY; NYC
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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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