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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 27, 2025?
55 free events take place on Thursday, February 27 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 27 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 27, 2025?
55 free events take place on Thursday, February 27 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 27 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!
55 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, February 27, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
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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10:00 am
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Film | A Raisin in the Sun (1961) with Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee
The Youngers are an African-American family living together in an apartment in Chicago. Following the death of their patriarch, they try to determine what to do with the substantial insurance payment they'll soon receive. Walter Lee wants to make a business investment, while his mother, Lena, wants to buy a house for them all to live in. Their two differing views of the American Dream come head to head. Director: Daniel Petrie Cast: Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil, Diana Sands, Stephen Perry Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian and American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Poitier was one of the last major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. Ruby Dee was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, as well as a nomination for an Academy Award. She was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1995, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2000, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Discussion | Israel on Our Minds with Ambassador Ido Aharoni (in-person and online)
Even those of us who follow the news from Israeli regularly are left with more questions than insight: How should we think about Israel security in the face of a rapidly changing Middle East? What is the government doing in response to the worldwide condemnation of the Jewish State . . . and what could it do? Has the Start-Up Nation sputtered out? Can the breach between the religious and the secular populations be healed -- and how? Does the Israeli government take the concerns and opinions of the Jewish diaspora seriously enough? Should it? With so many questions -- and so much confusion -- they have recruited the ideal person to pull back the curtain on the complicated situation: an Israel diplomat, university professor, writer and investor, Ido Aharoni.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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
Lecture | Love and Betrayal. The German-Jewish Artist Fritz Ascher (1893-1970) (online)
Rachel Stern will present insights into the art and life of the German-Jewish artist Fritz Ascher (1893-1970) survived two world wars and persecution by the National Socialist regime. A close observer of the horrors of World War I and revolutionary unrest, he turned to Christian spiritual themes, which he radically reinterpreted. In intimate drawings, he dealt with the theme of love and betrayal from 1916 onward, both in his exploration of the crucifixion theme and with the figure of Bajazzo in the tragicomic opera “I Pagliacci.” Ascher’s strong and unique artistic voice is evident not only in his artwork, but also in his poems. These were written when he was no longer allowed to work under National Socialism because of his Jewish roots and as a representative of modernism, and had to go into hiding for years to avoid deportation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank, with History Professor (online)
In the aftermath of the Civil War, former slaves deposited millions into the Freedman's Bank, hoping it would foster economic growth. However, just nine years later, the bank collapsed due to betrayal by its white financiers, not its Black leadership. Historian Justene Hill Edwards uncovers this pivotal moment in American history, revealing the setback it caused in the struggle for economic autonomy and offering a new interpretation of the bank's failure. "Savings and Trust" explores the bank's impact on racial economic inequality in America.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 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
Free
Classical Music | Medieval, Renaissance and Early Baroque Works for Voice, Percussion, and More (In Person AND Online!)
Margo Andrea, mezzo soprano, vielle, percussion; Rex Benincasa, tenor, percussion, psaltery, hurdy-gurdy; Carlo Valte, oud; and Jason Priset, lutes, guitarras, vihuela, perform Medieval, Renaissance and early Baroque songs of devotional love, courtly love, jealousy, and betrayal.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | Joker: Folie a Deux (2024) with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga
Failed comedian Arthur Fleck is struggling with his dual identity and finds true love while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital.As he waits for his trial for the murder of five people, Fleck discovers the music that's always been inside him. Director: Todd Phillips Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Steve Coogan, Harry Lawtey, Leigh Gill Joaquin Phoenix is an American actor known for playing dark and unconventional characters in independent films and period dramas. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2020, The New York Times named him one of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her image reinventions and versatility in the entertainment industry.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays
This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Violin and Cello Works by Beethoven, Ravel, Schubert and Ginastera (In Person AND Online!)
Blues Zhang, Violin and Brandon Leonard, Cello Program BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano in D Major, Op. 12 RAVEL (1875-1937) Tzigane, M. 76 for Violin and Piano SCHUBERT (1797-1828) Arpeggione Sonata, D. 821 GINASTERA (1916-1983) Punena No. 2, Op. 45
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | A Calligraphy of Days: Award-Winning Poems
Award-winning Polish poet Krzysztof Siwczyk and translator Piotr Fiorczyk discuss a new book which gathers sixty-four poems spanning his career. Born in 1977, Siwczyk has lived most of his life in the Silesian city of Gliwice. In 1995, he became a wunderkind of the Polish poetry scene with his debut volume Wild Kids, an edgy and unsentimental narrative of youthful tribulations and urban malaise during Poland’s transition from communism to capitalism. Siwczyk’s poems careen down the page at great speed, relying on clever turns of phrase or an idea that illuminates a larger meaning. As in calligraphy, a meandering subterranean process connects meaning and memory, thought and verse. Teased to the surface, words and images emerge in rapid, terse, and precise bursts. Throughout his career, Siwczyk has never ceased to challenge our sense of who we are—changing course multiple times in the process. Following several volumes full of expansive lines, his most recent works offer spare meditations on illness and grief. Clipped and understated, these post-Holocaust poems address our inability to speak of death and tragedy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Discussion | What Pain Teaches Us: Jewish Lessons on Healing (online)
Rabbi Ilana Grinblat shares her journey of healing pain and discovering spiritual tools for body, mind, and soul. What does it take to truly heal? When a routine medical procedure took an unexpected turn, Rabbi Ilana Grinblat was plunged into a two-year journey of pain, resilience, and discovery. In her moving memoir, she shares the profound spiritual lessons she uncovered during her recovery and offers a path toward liberating ourselves--and others--from the constraints that hold us back. Grinblat will be in conversation with AJU's Rabbi Candice Levy as they explore the intersections of faith, healing, and the power of transformation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Book Club | All Fours by Miranda July
A semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country, from LA to NY. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she spontaneously exits the freeway, checks into a nondescript motel, and immerses herself in an entirely different journey.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Workshop | Cardio Dance
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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4:30 pm
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Free
Opening Reception | space: Negotiating Physical Environment
An exhibition of multimedia artworks by 21 MPS Art Therapy students with collaborators from their internship sites and communities. Works included in “space” reflect the artists’ ambition to negotiate intrapersonal, interpersonal, and physical space through art. This community art therapy practice calls for participants to open up and take up space by examining their own positionality. The therapeutic goal of "space" is to build common ground within a collective community.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today
This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, reservation required
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Classical Music | Telemann, Hellendaal, Corelli (and more) works for violin performed on Baroque instrument (In Person AND Online!)
Annemarie Schubert, Baroque Violin Program MATTEIS (1650-1714) Ayres for the Violin, Books II & IV ZUCCARI (1541-1609) Sonata No. 10 in A Minor, Op. 1 CORELLI (1653-1713) Sonata No. 5 in G Minor, Op.5 GUILLEMAIN (1705-1770) Amusement pour le violon seul, Op 18 No 1 - La Furstemberg HELLENDAAL (1721-1799) Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op. 2 TELEMANN (1681-1767) Violin Concerto in E Minor, TWV 51:e
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio
Julia Smulson, Voice, Pedro Sequeira, Vibraphone and Guillermo Lopez, Bass Program ROBERT SCHERMAN Let’s Pretend SCHERMAN All for You ANNE CALDWELL and OTTO HARBACH I Know That You Know HARRY CLARKSON, GEOFFREY CLARKSON and PETER VAN STEEDEN Home (When Shadows Fall) BOBBY TROUP, LEE GILLETTE You’re Looking at Me OTIS RENE I’m Lost DOK STANFORD, NADINE ROBINSON I Just Can’t See For Lookin’ NAT KING COLE, OSCAR MOORE Beautiful Moons Ago JAMES F. HANLEY, BALLARD MCDONALD Please Consider Me
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | A Rose Is: Exploring Symbolism of a Rose in Art History
This group exhibition explores the rose's pervasive symbolism and varied meanings in art history and popular culture. Centered around Cy Twombly’s The Rose III (2008), the show examines the rose as an icon of beauty, allure, excess, and abjection, both physically and figuratively.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Designer: Exhibition and Panel Goes Behind the Scenes at a Dance Theatre
Take a peak into the design development process of long-time collaborating dance artists with an interactive exhibition and panel discussion with: Dan Ozminkowski, lighting; Anna-Alisa Belous, costume/scenery; Joel Wilhelmi, sound; and Rob Dutiel, scenery; Gina Solebello, stage management. --- Exhibit Preview: 6-7 p.m. -- Panel: 7 p.m. -- Reception: 8 p.m.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Drifting Symmetries: Projects, Provocations, and Other Enduring Models
The new monograph by Weiss/Manfredi is a manual for expanding the terrain of contemporary architecture to construct more resilient settings for contemporary life. Cofounders Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi will be in conversation with Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Justin Davidson, followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | One Desire (1955) with Rock Hudson
The one desire of ex-gambler Clint Saunders and bartender Tacey Cromwell is to escape their shady former lives and settle down together. With Clint's younger brother and an orphaned girl in tow, the couple moves to a Colorado mining town. Director: Jerry Hopper Cast: Anne Baxter, Rock Hudson, Julie Adams Rock Hudson was one of the most popular movie stars of his time. He had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golden Age of Hollywood, he achieved stardom with his role in Magnificent Obsession (1954), followed by All That Heaven Allows (1955), and Giant (1956), for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | The Book of Flaco: The World's Most Famous Bird
Author David Gessner presents the story of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of followers around the world, with 32 pages of stunning color photographs.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Film | Union: The Best of All Days (2024): Inside a Soccer Club
In 2019, a tongue-in-cheek banner reading “Shit, we’re moving up!” hung in the Alten Försterei stadium, home to the second division soccer club 1. FC Union Berlin. Four German national league-years later, the East German soccer club qualified for the Champions League, achieving something that only few had believed possible. As strong feelings of euphoria at the recent success arose, so too did pressure for the soccer club to continue to perform well, both in athletic and economic terms, as well as a fear that the tension between tradition and change could lead to a burgeoning identity crisis. The fact that the underdog soccer club from the Berlin district of Köpenick is able to maintain its magic, is based in large part on the tireless efforts of the people behind the scenes who keep the place running with great enthusiasm. Also central to these efforts is a loyal following of fans who are willing to actively shape the path of their club . But Union: The Best of All Days is more than a film about soccer. It manages a deep dive into the “engine room” of the 1. FC Union Berlin. The director accompanied the club over two years, culminating in it joining into the Champions League, and provides a unique , very personal, and authentic look at the club’s inner workings. This documentary is a moving and sympathetic portrait about the best of all days in the history of this resolute soccer club. Director: Annekatrin Hendel 119 min. In German with English subtitles Followed by a conversation with the filmmaker
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Free
Concert | A Blend of Genres and Instruments: Vivid Sonic Tapestry of South Africa
Micca Manganye and Volley Nchabeleng utilize a range of instruments, body percussion, and musical expression to explore the diverse sounds and stories of South Africa.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Free
Opening Reception | Argos Eyes: Bold Colors, Abstraction and Representation
Internationally acclaimed for his mastery of painting, Thomas Scheibitz challenges traditional ideas with bold color juxtapositions and a distinct style that blends abstraction and representation. Drawing on classical art, architecture, urban landscapes, and pop culture, he deconstructs and reconfigures signs, images, and fragments to defy conventional contexts and interpretations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Art History Through a Jewish Lens: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (online)
Art historian Ellaine Rosen intoduces Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his Parisian friends—the sex workers he respected, performers he elevated, and patrons he immortalized. Toulouse-Lautrec was working in Paris during two of the most significant antisemitic scandals of 19th-century France—the Panama Canal Scandal and the Dreyfus affair. How did Lautrec handle the controversies in his art? Was he on the right side of history? The answer is ambiguous.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Artwork and Writing by Curator of the Royal Academy of Art
This series showcases new or previously unseen artwork alongside a commissioned piece of writing, fostering meaningful dialogue between the visual arts and various voices. This edition highlights award-winning artist Ellen Altfest’s Borrowed View, with an accompanying text by curator Julien Domercq. Alfest's artworks have been exhibited in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Berlin and across the United States. Julien Domercq assumed the role of Curator at the Royal Academy of Art, London, United Kingdom, in 2024, where he recently worked on the exhibition Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers (2024).
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Bold Lines and Vigorous Brushstrokes: Paintings
Born in Japan and raised in both Tokyo and California, Ammon Rost showcases a collection of works shaped by his cultural values of discipline, intuition, and the Zen philosophy of balance. His paintings serve as reflections of his hybrid upbringing split between Eastern and Western cultures. Japanese aesthetics are harmonized with echos of American Modernist style.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Canyons, Waterfalls,and Desert Flora: Large-Scale Landscapes
Claire Sherman’s paintings of canyons, waterfalls, and desert landscapes create spaces that both enclose and unravel. Light filtering through narrow gaps hints at a path, while contrasting heat and water are symbolized by landscapes shaped by water and the growth of wildflowers and sagebrush. Sherman has exhibited widely throughout the United States and in Amsterdam, Leipzig, London, Seoul, and Turin.
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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Opening Reception | Denis Piel: Renowned Photographer - Cinematic and Intimate Style
French-Australian fashion and portrait photographer Denis Piel is best known for his cinematic and intimate style. Rising to prominence in the 1980s, he worked extensively with publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and GQ, capturing sensual and evocative images that stood out for their storytelling depth. This exhibition is an overview of his highly successful career.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exploring the Perception of Time and Space
Pablo Davila: Why Did You Take My Watch? presents new works that expand on his research-driven approach across various media. Using a visual language to explore complex systems, theories, and ideas, his pieces offer poetic reflections on the nature of time and space. Davila's work, rooted in a minimalist approach, is influenced by science, music, poetry, cognitive science, and physical phenomena. It explores themes of perception, the fleeting nature of time, and the interpretation of history.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Ghost Images: Photography
Ghost Images is a photography exhibition by Tyler Mitchell, exploring Southern gothic themes. Inspired by his Southern roots, the images of seaside leisure delve into memory and the unseen yet deeply felt presence within photographic tableaux.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Love Sculptures and Paintings: Exploring Signs, Symbols, Words
Robert Indiana: The Source, 1959-1969 is a focused survey highlighting the transformative decade when Indiana developed his distinctive artistic style and gained widespread recognition. The exhibition features over 20 paintings from Indiana's personal collection along with a piece from his first edition of LOVE sculptures (1966-1968) and archival materials, including some of the artist's journals.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Slow Flow Yoga
Connect with yourself in Slow Flow Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all. For those who want to move but at a slower more therapeutic pace. Slow flow yoga connects movement with breath, emphasizing mindful engagement, awareness, and ease through each pose. As most postures are typically held longer than in more energetic forms of yoga, students have the time and space to move deliberately, explore subtler levels of alignment and deepen the stretch as they connect-in with their body.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | The Joffrey Methodology: Demonstration and Conversation
Robert Joffrey was a renowned and sought-after teacher who attracted students and dancers from very different backgrounds. His admirers included international ballet stars like Rudolf Nureyev, Margot Fonteyn, and Erik Bruhn, modern and postmodern icons such as Carmen de Lavallade and Yvonne Rainer, and young aspiring dancers —even Madonna, Patrick Swayze, Ann Reinking, and Charlize Theron. Joffrey was known for his logical, anatomically sound, eclectic approach, which differed from the prevailing methods of the time. He also hand-picked and mentored future teachers—some of whom will be leading a demonstration on Joffrey's methodology. Former Joffrey company artist Nicole Duffy leads a conversation giving a glimpse into training with Joffrey. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | The Spiritual World of Haiti: Hand-Beaded and Sequin-Embroidered Textiles
Renowned Haitian artist Myrlande Constant presents a collection of her hand-beaded and sequin-embroidered textiles, known as drapo Vodou. Constant gained critical acclaim internationally: her flags got featured in exhibitions at the Barbican Art Gallery in London, the Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. She was honored with the 2024 Prince Claus Impact Award in Amsterdam.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Women’s Voices in the NYC Afro-Puerto Rican Musical Renaissance
This event will feature women who were part of the early bomba and plena scene in New York City before the emergence of Los Pleneros de la 21, and women who were inspired by LP21 to form all-women groups. Participants in include: Yvette Martínez, Manuela Arciniegas, Luz Rodriguez, and Elena Martínez
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America
February 27, 2025 is the 165th anniversary of the Right Makes Might speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln to a New York City audience. A speech of great consequence, it has been credited with propelling the then-Illinois statesman to the White House. To mark the occasion, The Cooper Union is pleased to present Steve Inskeep, the author of Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America and cohost of NPR’s Morning Edition, in conversation with ABC News anchor Linsey Davis about a great politician's strategy in a country divided and lessons for our own disorderly present. Many of Lincoln’s greatest acts came about through his engagement with people who disagreed with him; for better or worse, Inskeep argues, that's what democracy requires.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Film | Thursday (1963): Father-Son Drama from Italy
Dino Versini, a separated father, obtains a judge’s permission to spend one day a week with his son. Every Thursday, Dino picks up Robertino in his flashy sports car, eager to impress him and hide from the boy the failures of his life. However, Dino’s brash manners and high-society friends fail to convince the child. After a disastrous trip to the seaside, during which Dino’s lover leaves him, and a visit to the grandmother’s house, an encounter with an industrialist further ruins the father’s already shaky reputation. At the end of the day, after returning his son to his ex-wife, Dino is left to call his lover to beg for forgiveness. Directed by Dino Risi Starring Walter Chiari, Michèle Mercier, Roberto Ciccolini 106 min. In Italian with English subtitles
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Club | Play Club: Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Play Club is like a book club, but for plays! Whether you are familiar with the art of reading plays, or looking to expand your appreciation for dramatic literature, this book club is an opportunity to read plays you have been meaning to explore or have never considered reading before. Learn about new works, discover new playwrights, and make friends! Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins tells the story of an ambitious group of editorial assistants at a prestigious Manhattan-based literary magazine that are each chasing the same dream: a life as successful writers-and to get out of their cubicles before they turn 30. When a regular day at the office suddenly becomes anything but, the stakes for who will get to tell the career-making story are higher than ever. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Performance | COVID Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco: From Celebrated Performance Artist Karen Finley
Celebrated visual and performance artist Karen Finley looks back at New York City upended by the COVID-19 pandemic in COVID Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco — a moving, one-night only performance that “pierces the heart” with “rawness that feels like a jolt,” according to The New York Times. Performed to mark the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of Finley’s titular new book of poetry. Written, directed, and performed by Karen Finley.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Jazz of Women of the African Diaspora
This live musical performance will commemorate the universality of jazz through the contributions of women of the African Diaspora, while recognizing the outstanding contributions of Harlem's own: the legendary Marjorie Eliot.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Klezmer and Indian Classical Music: Lush Sonic Experience
Yiddish psych/folk band Midwood offers a vibrant fusion of global violin music. Joined by the experimental Carnatic duo of Trina Basu and Arun Ramamurthy, their performance blends ancient and unexpected sounds, creating a lush sonic experience unique to New York City.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Poetry Reading | Poetry Reading: Forrest Gander
A poetry reading by Forrest Gander followed by a reception/signing. Forrest Gander is a writer, translator, and editor of several anthologies of writing from Spain and Mexico. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including Mojave Ghost, Twice Alive; Be With, which won the 2019 Pulitzer Prize and was longlisted for the 2018 National Book Award; and Core Samples from the World, a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Soulful Trumpeter Who's Worked with Al Green, Amy Winehouse, and Pharrell
Trumpeter Dave Guy is well known to music lovers for his soulful, fiery work with hot bands like The Roots, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and the Menahan Street Band, as well as guest shots with such icons as Al Green, Amy Winehouse, and Pharrell. For this outing, the East Village native will lean into charts from Ruby, a sophisticated debut solo album that shows how he brings together his disparate influences and experiences in classic R&B, hip hop, and jazz into a signature sound all his own.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Jazz | Modern Jazz Ensemble Presents Sophisticated, World-Hopping Improvisation
Multi-instrumentalist and jazz composer Avram Fefer and his amazing cast of musicians combine their talents for an exciting evening of groove-based modern jazz. With influences from Africa and the Middle East, the Juba Lee Ensemble draws from Fefer's highly acclaimed recent albums as it brings together the compositional and improvisational skills of the saxophonist and his world-class band. The Juba Lee Ensemble will make you smile, dance, and scratch your head as it leads you through a diverse set of sophisticated global jazz celebrating improvisation, groove and liberation in all its forms. Expect surprise special guests!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Zumba (online)
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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Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer
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