30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 6, 2018
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
G-Eazy is an American rapper and record producer from Oakland, California. His recent Top Five hit, "No ...
more >> Limit" (featuring ASAP Rocky and Cardi B), comes from his latest album, The Beautiful & Damned. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
free, no reservation required
Known benefits of a regular meditation practice include stress reduction, improved concentration, increased ...
more >> self-awareness and sense of happiness, improved cardiovascular and immune health, and more. This class is designed to introduce brand new beginners to the practice of mediation. Please bring a mat or blanket to sit on.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Powered by hit singles like "Need You Now" and "Just a Kiss," the Nashville-based threesome of Hilary ...
more >> Scott, Dave Haywood, and Charles Kelley have seen every one of their six album hit the U.S. Top FIve. Their most recent is Heart Break.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 am
free, no reservation required
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide ...
more >> a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. Tai Chi results in strength and focus of body and mind. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. Instructor: Alex Hing
New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 am
free, no reservation required
Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn ...
more >> Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish
Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery ...
more >> in Grand Central Terminal; gaze upon hubcaps and roadsters on side of Chrysler Building; discover favorite Midtown Manhattan hangout of Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva; learn why Pershing Square isn’t really square; visit original Lincoln Memorial by Daniel Chester French. Award-winning tour led by urban historians Peter Laskowich and Madeleine Levi. This tour takes place every Friday.
New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s ...
more >> finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. Jazz pianist, composer and educator Larry Ham has toured and recorded with many of today’s top jazz artists, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, Brazil and West Africa. David Dupont of Cadence Jazz Magazine writes, “He glides over the keys, with every note articulated cleanly…his playing is masterful.”
New York City, NY; NYC
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Corrupt cops working in the police department evidence room make plans to rob a vault full of drug money ...
more >> in the back of a convenience store. Directed by Alex Brewer & Benjamin Brewer. 106 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international ...
more >> monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays.
New York City, NY; NYC
Florence and Chet Keefer have had a troublesome marriage. Whilst in the middle of a divorce hearing the ...
more >> judge encourages them to remember the good times they have had hoping that the marriage can be saved. Starring Judy Holliday and Aldo Ray. 92 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Forced out of his own company by former protégé Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym recruits the talents of ...
more >> Scott Lang, a master thief just released from prison. Lang becomes Ant-Man, trained by Pym and armed with a suit that allows him to shrink in size, possess superhuman strength and control an army of ants. The miniature hero must use his new skills to prevent Cross, also known as Yellowjacket, from perfecting the same technology and using it as a weapon for evil. Director: Peyton Reed. Starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly. 118 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony ...
more >> of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. Directed by Eran Kolirin. Starring Sasson Gabai. 90 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with ...
more >> the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach. 100 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Walk straight through the heart of Central Park on this east-to-west tour led by guides. Enjoy a great ...
more >> variety of the scenic, sculptural, and ar chitectural elements the Park has to offer. Visit some of the Park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Loeb Boathouse, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, The Lake, and Strawberry Fields.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Haderslev Cathedral Boys Choir from Denmark led by Henrik Skaerbaek Jespersen performs. Program John ...
more >> Goss (1800-1880) Praise my soul William Byrd (1543-1623) Haec Dies & Agnus Dei Niels W. Gade (1817-1890) Morgensang af Elverskud Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) Ubi caritas Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Cantique de Jean Racine Charles V. Stanford (1852-1924) Magnificat in C and Nunc Dimitis in C Waldemar Åhlén (1894-1982) Sommerpsalm Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Sænk kun dit hoved, du blomst Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt Traditional Amazing Grace
New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Think break-dancing, soccer-style. World-class freestyle soccer athletes take enetrtain on the day before ...
more >> the USA Freestyle Football Championship. Footwork so fly, you have to se it to believe it.
New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Amaze the crowd when you rock the mic at #TotallyPublicKaraoke nights. Bring your friends, your voice, ...
more >> and your courage. All ages! Please note: This is a popular event, so please note that sign-ups are required and close between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. depending on attendance. You may not have a chance to sing. One song per person/group. They alternate young singers with adults in the lineup.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Exciting dance companies perform back-to-back. Featuring: Steps on Broadway Summer Study NYC Theater/Jazz ...
more >> Intensive Monteleone Dance Tiffany Mills Company Jennifer Muller/The Works Fridays, June 22-July 20, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A special concert featuring the group Taikoza. They have created a new sound using the thunderous rhythms ...
more >> of the ancestral Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Roughly translated, Taiko means "big drums" - and that’s exactly what Taikoza brings: big drums, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Founding member of the innovative jam band and live phenomenon Phish, Trey Anastasio performs his multi-faceted ...
more >> solo work influenced by musical theater, classical music, and rock & roll.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Susane Lee has adapted this play from the classic works of Alexandre Dumas. Directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith ...
more >> Thursdays-Sundays; July 5- 29, 2018.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Pay-what-you-can admission policy
Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Friday evening program. Follow the lead of professional drummers ...
more >> as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required
In fair Verona, the long-standing feud between families Montague and Capulet cause tragic results for ...
more >> their respective children, Romeo and Juliet. After meeting at a masked ball, Romeo and Juliet fall in love, only to discover the surname of their beloved. Revenge, love, and a secret marriage force the lovers to take drastic measures. In the end, both families learn the perils of needless violence. This summer will bring to life one of Shakespeare's most well known tragedies in a dynamic adaptationt. They will transform the park into Verona, with six actors playing all the roles in this fast-paced tour de force production. July 2-15, excluding Thursdays
New York City, NY; NYC
Editor's Pick
Start the weekend with musical entertainment on the waterfront! Bring your friends and a blanket to the ...
more >> park and listen to local artists ease you out of the week and into the weekend. Tonight: Manhattan Samba
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A standup comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on NBC, TruTV, Comedy Central and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
Editor's Pick
Originally commissioned before Leonard Cohen's death and with his blessing, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal ...
more >> presents Dance Me, a sprawling homage to Cohen's songs.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The film chronicles the summer 1989 afternoon when the future President of the United States, Barack ...
more >> Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicago's South Side. Director: Richard Tanne Stars: Tika Sumpter, Parker Sawyers, Vanessa Bell Calloway 84 min. You should arrive before 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled waters are OK, but no glass.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*** Set in the city of Thebes in a dystopian future, the struggle for ...
more >> power, glory and the claim to the city shatters the bonds of brotherhood, leaving two men lifeless. The new king proclaims one brother a hero and the other a usurper, leaving his limp body lying in the street as an example to those who dare act against the state. The citizens of the city avert their eyes due to fear, turning instead to their new leader who vows to restore order to the war torn city. But when the sister of the slain young brothers protests the edict, she breaks faith with everything she has ever known in order to set things right at any cost. Calling on the cultural landscape of African-American traditions, while adhering to the Greek tragic form; this fresh reimagining of the classic story will captivate, stun and inspire audiences from all backgrounds. The Classical Theatre of Harlem's production is inspired by the Paul Roche adaptation which accomplishes a fidelity to the original while giving CTH the flexibility to showcase ancient ideas that have taken center stage in the current climate: order, law, justice and marginalized voices confronting power and patriarchy.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The relationship between an aspiring dancer and a popular songstress provides a retrospective of the ...
more >> great African American entertainers of the early 1900s. Director: Andrew Stone 78 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
free, no reservation required
In a provincial French town, sophisticated schoolmistress Hélène befriends the charmingly passionate ...
more >> local butcher Popaul, a veteran of Algerian and Indochina wars. Shortly after Popaul’s return to his hometown, two bodies are discovered. As a serial killer spreads terror throughout the countryside, Hélène reluctantly suspects her new friend. 93 min. In French with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
free, no reservation required