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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 28, 2025?

15 free events take place on Friday, February 28 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 28 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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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, February 28, 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
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Workshops, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Tai Chi

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
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Museumss, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Asian Art and Culture Museum

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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Workshops, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Learn Juggling in the Park

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
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Concerts, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Film | Bessie (2015) with Queen Latifah


Bessie Smith is rising in the music circuit after facing many hardships. She starts her career as a blues singer and becomes popular in the early twentieth century. We see her transform from a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues." Director: Dee Rees Cast: Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, Khandi Alexander, Mike Epps, Tory Kittles, Tika Sumpter, Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg, Charles S. Dutton, Mo'Nique Queen Latifah is an American rapper, singer, and actress who has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Bessie (2015) with&nbsp;Queen Latifah

Film | Terms of Endearment (1983) with Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and John Lithgow


Widow Aurora Greenway has a strong bond with her daughter, Emma. But against her mother's wishes, Emma marries teacher Flap Horton. Emma eventually leaves Flap because of his cheating, and she returns home to her mother, who is now involved with a former astronaut. When Emma learns she has terminal cancer, she winds up in the hospital with Aurora supporting her, and she tries to make peace with Flap and her children. Director: James L. Brooks Cast: Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, John Lithgow Debra Wingeris an American actress who starred in the films An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Terms of Endearment (1983), and Shadowlands (1993), each of which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Shirley MacLaine is an American actress and author known for her portrayals of quirky, strong-willed, and eccentric women. She has received numerous accolades over her eight-decade career, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears. She has been honored with the Film Society of Lincoln Center Tribute in 1995, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1998, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2012, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2013. Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Danny DeVito is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker who gained prominence for his portrayal of the taxi dispatcher Louie De Palma in the television series Taxi (1978-1983), which won him a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award. He plays Frank Reynolds on the FX and FXX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2006-present). John Lithgow is an American actor who has received numerous accolades including six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001 and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2005.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Films, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Terms of Endearment (1983) with Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, and John Lithgow

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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Workshops, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Enjoy an afternoon of crafting and conversation

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
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Museumss, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco and Others

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
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Museumss, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Modern Art: From The 19th Century to the Present Day

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
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Workshops, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Friday Games Social

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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7:00 pm
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Workshops, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, RISE UP Circuit Training

Classical Music | Works by Purcell and More for Voice, Keyboards, and Viola de Gamba


Jonathon Adams, baritone; Avi Stein, keyboards; Sarah Cunningham, viola de gamba, perform works by Purcell (1659-1695) and his contemporaries.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Works by Purcell and More for Voice, Keyboards, and Viola de Gamba

Concert | Works for Percussion


 Josh Perry, percussion, performs new and recent works for solo percussion, interwoven with a variety of live electronic elements.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concerts, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Works for Percussion

Concert | Afro-Cuban Singer-Songwriter's Contemporary Latin Soul


Afro-Cuban singer-songwriter Dayme Arocena has definitively established herself as one of the most innovative and consistent creators on the contemporary Latin soul music scene. An early musical export from the Cuban thaw of the 2010s, the Havana-born Arocena's full-throated voice, cunning self-orchestrations, and endlessly curious explorations into melody have yielded discerning listeners a treasure trove of original songs, most recently from her stellar 2024 album Alkemi.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Afro-Cuban Singer-Songwriter's Contemporary Latin Soul

Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Sibelius and More


Mannes Orchestra. Program JL Marlor, Saltwater Lung Alex Glass (b. 2000), The World Inside Sibelius (1865-1957), The Wood Nymph, Op. 15
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 28, 2025, 02/28/2025, Orchestral Works by&nbsp;Sibelius and More
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Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer

Regular Price: $101
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Jazz | Multiple Grammy Winning Jazz Musician at a Renowned Venue

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