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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 26, 2025?
42 free events take place on Wednesday, February 26 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out February 26 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of February . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 26, 2025?
42 free events take place on Wednesday, February 26 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out February 26 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of February . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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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!
42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Boot Camp Workout in the Park
An early-morning core body Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
Free
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Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity
This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
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Tour | Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions and More
Hear an unusual perspective from somebody who spent the greater portion of his life working in the GARMENT industry. You will learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and in NYC, still are. Five minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph and Oscar, as well as Labor Unions and Gangsters. A Factory Visit When Available. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Book Discussion | Indulging Kleptocracy: British Service Providers, Postcommunist Elites, and the Enabling of Corruption
Authors John Heathershaw and Thomas Mayne tell one of the most fascinating stories of the post-Cold War era, showing how British professionals enable their postcommunist elite clients by hiding, protecting, and legitimizing their kleptocratic wealth and establishing status and influence for them in the West.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
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Discussion | Envisioning Seneca Village: An Interactive 3D Model (online)
Seneca Village was a community established by African American landowners in 1825 and destroyed by the City of New York in 1857 for the construction of Central Park. Research beginning in the 1990s has shed light on the once-forgotten village: a stable, successful, rural home to dozens of families. Much is still unknown, however, and no images or above-ground traces remain, making imagining the village challenging. This talk presents Envisioning Seneca Village, an interactive 3D model of what the village might have looked like in 1855. The project’s coauthors will discuss how they combined ongoing research in archaeology, history, historical geographic information systems (GIS), and architectural rendering to build the model; their plans for future improvements; and their aims for the project to both catalyze new research and keep the memory of Seneca Village alive in the present.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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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
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Tour | Tour of New York City Hall
One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
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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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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (online)
Take a break and calm your mind and nourish your soul with this 30-minute meditation excersize to reduce stress and build resilience. All levels meditators are welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
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Workshop | Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
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Discussion | Lindy Hop and Swing Dance
Barbara A. Jones is the Founder and Executive Director of The Harlem Swing Dance Society, the premiere Harlem non profit organization with the purpose of promoting, preserving and protecting the Lindy Hop dance and various forms of Swing Dance culture in its Harlem birthplace. The mission is to see the Harlem area once again embrace their signature cultural dance and energize community youth to be future innovators of this historic art form. While the Savoy Ballroom closed in 1958, a new Lindy Hop foundation was born with Mama Lu Parks and her dance troupes. Under her direction Harlem youth made history and brought future attention to Lindy Hop by lessons, performances and dance contests. For close to 30 years they traveled and hopped the globe as one of the longest running jazz dance groups. This "hidden" history will be brought back to life with film, artifacts, and experiences from her dancers. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
1:00 pm
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Film | Selma (2014) Directed by Ava DuVernay
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegrated the South, but despite that, discrimination was still rampant. This made it difficult and dangerous for Black people to register to vote. A year later, in 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for sufrage, and Dr. Martin Luther King and his followers joined the battle, despite violent opposition. They marched from Selma to Montgomery, and their movement ended with President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Director: Ava DuVernay Cast: David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, Alessandro Nivola Ava DuVernayis an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer who has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award and Golden Globe. For her work on Selma (2014), DuVernay became the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director; the film went on to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure Drawing
Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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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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3:00 pm
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Workshop | Bodyweight Burn Workout
Increase your strength and endurance with this one-hour total body workout. Open to all levels of fitness! Please bring a mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Lecture | Shakespeare's Haunted Generation: Sex and Succession in King Lear
This talk by Professor Tanya Pollard explores King Lear's preoccupation with birth and reproduction by situating the play in the context of the now invisible shaping power of some influential ghosts, both textual and material, looming behind the play. It argues that Shakespeare develops the play's devastating tragic vision by putting an older model of tragedy in conversation with the lives of the actors in his playing company,especially their leading actor, Richard Burbage. Attending to the way the play is haunted, both by past literary forms and by the lived experience of its creators, offers a window in its exploration of catastrophically broken bloodlines.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence, and Culture
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, archives editor with WWD and co-author of Black in Fashion, hosts a panel discussion on the book, a celebration of Black voices in fashion as captured by Women's Wear Daily contributors and photographers since the publication's inception in 1910. WWD is showcased here with more than 375 black-and-white and color photographs, illustrations, and articles from its massive archive. Panelists include designers Aaron Potts and Byron Lars.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Songs by Ray Brown, Bud Powell, Phineas Newborn Jr. and more
Eytan Schillinger-Hymen, Bass, Beckett Miles, Drums and Caelan Cardello, Piano Program RAY BROWN F.S.R. FRED FISHER (arr. Oscar Peterson) Chicago JIMMY VAN HEUSEN (arr. Ahmad Jamal) Darn That Dream CEDAR WALTON Martha’s Prize PHINEAS NEWBORN JR. Back Home BUD POWELL Time Waits CAELAN CARDELLO A Night in New York
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Inventing the Modern: Untold Stories of the Women Who Shaped the Museum of Modern Art
Editors Ann Temkin and Romy Silver-Kohn discuss their book, a revelatory account of the Museum's early history told through newly commissioned profiles of fourteen women who, as founders, curators, patrons, and directors of various departments, made enduring contributions to MoMA during its first decades. Inventing the Modern tells the stories of trailblazing women, ranging from cofounder Abby Aldrich Rockefeller to longtime registrar Dorothy Dudley.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The New Brownies' Book: A Love Letter to Black Families (online)
In the 1920s scholar, author, and activist W. E. B. Du Bois started a magazine for children. Calling it “The Brownies’ Book: A Monthly Magazine for Children of the Sun”, it was the first magazine aimed specifically at Black youth. It was published at 70 Fifth Avenue. In his role as editor‐in‐chief, Du Bois reached out to the era’s most celebrated Black creatives—writers, artists, poets, songwriters—and asked them to contribute their “best work” to The Brownies’ Book “so that Black children will know that they are thought about and LOVED.” Among its contributors was Langston Hughes, whose first published poems appeared in The Brownies’ Book. Nearly 100 years later, author, educator, and Du Bois scholar Dr. Karida L. Brown and award‐ winning artist and children’s book creator Charly Palmer revived and expanded upon the Brownies’ Book legacy and showcase new art and writing for children from today’s brilliant Black creators. They discuss their new book packed with 60 all‐new stories, poems, songs, photos, illustrations, comics, short plays, games, essays, and more is designed to reflect, celebrate, and inspire a new generation of children and families.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Race Makers: A Biographical History of the Most Dangerous Idea Ever Invented
Andrew Curran’s forthcoming book is a group biography that traces the development of the concept of race in the eighteenth century. Among its “characters” are Louis XIV, François Bernier, Buffon, Voltaire, Carl Linnaeus, David Hume, Adam Smith, William Robertson, Immanuel Kant, J.F. Blumenbach, and Thomas Jefferson. In this talk, Curran will explore how biography offers a fresh perspective on both the intellectual landscape and the legacy of the Enlightenment era.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | What You Make of Me: The Sacrifices of Art
Sophie Madeline Dess's mesmerizing debut novel of two enigmatic and unforgettable siblings confronting what—and who—they’re willing to sacrifice for their art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast Workout
This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Mary Stuart Onstage: The Theatrical Evolution of Her Tragic Story
Professors Eugenio Refini and Janet Gomez explore the enduring legacy of Mary Stuart on stage, tracing the evolution of her tragic story from early modern tragedies to contemporary interpretations. Revisiting iconic works like Schiller’s Maria Stuart and Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda, the discussion will examine how Mary’s character has been reimagined across genres and eras, reflecting cultural and artistic shifts. Special attention will be given to reception through performance, exploring how Mary’s portrayal has resonated with audiences over time and how different productions bring new layers to her narrative. The conversation will precede the performance of Robert Wilson’s Mary Said What She Said, offering insight into the afterlife of one of history’s most captivating figures in drama and opera.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Mineral Color Painting
Join artist Cara Marie Piazza for a hands-on workshop exploring natural materials for painting and dyeing. Learn to use earth pigments, botanicals, and more, starting with a world-building exercise and a color-shifting demo. Create three watercolor paintings using plant-based materials.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Lecture | Painting Her Pleasure: Women Artists in Avant-Garde Paris
Art dealer Berthe Weill was a staunch supporter of women artists in early 20th century Paris—she fought for their success in the avant-garde and beyond. In this spirit, the Grey presents a talk by Dr. Lauren Jimerson, author of Painting Her Pleasure: Three Women Artists and the Nude in Avant-Garde Paris (2023), on nudes by painters Émilie Charmy, Suzanne Valadon, and others. Her lecture will explore how these artists created modern nudes to challenge social and artistic conventions, explore female sexuality and subjectivity, and question gender identity.
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Evolving Latino Diaspora
A conversation between Americas Quarterly Editor-in-Chief Brian Winter and Marie Arana, author of LatinoLand: A Portrait of America's Largest and Least Understood Minority (Simon & Schuster, February 2024). Arana’s latest book is a sweeping yet personal overview of the Latino population of America, drawn from hundreds of interviews and prodigious research that emphasizes the diversity and little-known history of its largest and fastest-growing minority.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Zumba Workout
Zumba is 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 tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Fail Better: Reckonings with Artists and Critics
From the distinguished art critic and historian Hal Foster, vital essays on key artists and critics, revealing how they redefined art and criticism over the last six decades.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | The Homecoming: Marginalized Communities in France
This documentary explores how marginalized communities in France are responding to rising nationalism, police violence, and social tensions - themes that resonate far beyond the country’s borders. Director: Nathalie Jimenez Conversation to include Sean Jacobs and Kristen Saloomey, New York-based correspondent for Al Jazeera English and a board member of the Foreign Press Association, which represents US based journalists working for Foreign media outlets.
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History
Discover the amazing unheard story of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the troupe of women and men who became each other's chosen family. Author Karen Valby takes us on a journey forged by a pioneering group of five black ballerinas whose sisterhood created a legacy in the dance world, but whose history has been dismally overlooked until now. Lydia Abarca was a Black prima ballerina with a major international dance company — the Dance Theatre of Harlem, a troupe of women and men who became each other’s chosen family. Abarca and other trailblazing ballerinas performed in some of ballet’s most iconic works, including the young women who became her closest friends—founding Dance Theatre of Harlem members Gayle McKinney-Griffith and Sheila Rohan, as well as first-generation dancers Karlya Shelton and Marcia Sells.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Graft
Artist Edra Soto will be joined by Carla Acevedo-Yates, Marilyn and Larry Fields Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; Marcela Guerrero, DeMartini Family Curator, Whitney Museum of American Art; and Melanie Kress, Senior Curator, Public Art Fund for a conversation hosted on the occasion of Graft, Soto’s first large-scale public art exhibition in New York City. The discussion will delve into the themes of architecture and belonging explored in Soto’s Public Art Fund commission, which, like many of her sculptures and installations, draws from the rejas—patterned wrought iron gates—found in post-war Puerto Rican architecture. In consideration of Soto’s longtime explorations of the built environment, the artist and curators will discuss ways that Soto’s sculptures and installations have been presented and interpreted both in private museums and the public realm. The talk will examine how her decade-long project Graft engages with ideas of cultural memory, Afro-Caribbean heritage, and the complex feelings of both connection and dislocation that accompany migration. This event offers an opportunity to reflect on how art can create spaces for community and dialogue within the urban landscape of New York City.
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6:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Influential Photographer in Conversation with Curators
Photographer Richard Misrach's CARGO series, which he began in 2021 during the pandemic and its associated lockdowns, focuses on the towering cargo ships navigating the San Francisco Bay. His large-scale photographs, captured at various times of day from a single location, explore both the beauty of the bay and the environmental impact of international commerce, reflecting his long-standing interest in observing the world from one vantage point over time. Misrach will discuss his exhibition with Sarah Meister, Executive Director of Aperture. Moderated by Curatorial Director Xin Wang.
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6:30 pm
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Classical Music | The Fantasy World of E.T.A. Hoffmann and His Influence
A tribute to E.T.A. Hoffmann: a German writer, philosopher, music critic and composer, who was a major influence on the Romantic movement in literature and music through fostering the artistic development of Schumann and Brahms and many other major composers and writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Music by Hoffmann, Schumann, Brahms, Offenbach, Tchaikovsky/Pletnev and Mannes young composers. Dramatic readings from works by E.T.A. Hoffmann.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Opera | Moby-Dick from Sea to Stage: Opera Excerpts and Discussion (online)
The Met Opera returns for an evening of conversation and performance inspired by the New York premiere of Moby-Dick. Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick was met with mixed reviews and poor sales when it was published in 1851. By 1891, the year Melville died, it had sold fewer than 4,000 copies, drastically underperforming much of his other work. Today the novel is an American classic, and the Library’s Manuscripts and Archives Division holds one of the most important repositories of literary manuscripts and correspondence by and about Melville in the world. This March an adaptation of Moby-Dick by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer will be performed for the first time in New York at the Metropolitan Opera. Heggie and Scheer will join beloved novelist Jennifer Egan to discuss the novel’s enduring impact and the process of adapting it to the stage. Members of Moby-Dick’s cast will perform selected excerpts from the show.
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Classical Music | Opera in Concert
MSM Symphony Orchestra; MSM Opera Theatre; Andrew Grams, Conductor; Felicity Stiverson, Director. Program Act III of The Crucible Music by Robert Ward (1917-2012) Libretto by Bernard Stambler (1910-1994) William Dawson (1899-1990), Negro Folk Symphony
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