38 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 6, 2019
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Tour the High Line with horticulturist and resident wildlife expert, Maryanne Stubbs. This tour will ...
more >> focus on how pollinators, migratory birds, and other wildlife use the habitat and food provided by the High Line’s gardens. Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather.
New York City, NY; NYC
These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations ...
more >> for as many tours as your schedule allows.
SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown
Brooklyn 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
A variety of fun and challenging classes taught by instructors from top NYC fitness studios. This week's ...
more >> class features a high intensive physical and mindful yoga class taught by CorePower Yoga!
New York City, NY; NYC
Glide along the water while kayaking. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. All levels ...
more >> are welcome and no experience is necessary. Paddle on a sit-on-top kayak in the East River. Saturdays and Sundays through August 31, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Experience the joy of movement and dance. Led by dancers from the world-renowned Limón Dance Company, ...
more >> this modern dance class is now in its seventh year. Open to all levels and ages. Saturdays, June 1 – September 28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. Guided 75-minute walking tours led by knowledgeable ...
more >> volunteer guides will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
Come flow through a chaturanga with views of NYC's newest park and neighborhood. Mats and blocks provided ...
more >> for the first 25 participants. Be sure to bring some water! Towels - optional. Saturdays, June 1-September 28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
free, no reservation required
A walk-in tai chi class with a curriculum tested at the Tai Chi World Cup. Breathwork, visualization, ...
more >> and body-mechanics unite in this unique evolution of the tai chi system that gives practitioners something tangible to take with them in every class. Taught by former US Tai Chi Push Hands Team captain and World Cup silver medalist Jan Lucanus. Every Saturday through August 31, 2019.
New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Pay-what-you-want admission policy
Bob Dylan, Richard Pryor, Edgar Allen Poe, Jane Jacobs, James Baldwin, Jack Kerouac, Dave Attell, Patti ...
more >> Smith, Joan Baez, and Truman Capote are just a few of the thousands of accomplished artists, writers, radicals, and performers who made their way through Greenwich Village. This tour, primarily focusing on the 1950s onward, visits the hangouts that have defined legendary people and the spirit of this iconic neighborhood.
New York City, NY; NYC
Learn to kayak on Governors Island! Use free sit-on-top kayaks for public use at Pier 101. Staff gives ...
more >> free instruction and provides all necessary safety equipment. Kayaking on Governors Island provides an opportunity to create a personal connection with our waterfront, regardless of age, income or location, and it also serves to educate the public on how far we’ve come in cleaning up the Harbor. Saturdays, June 15-September 14, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
This session offers simple but powerful practices involving the breath, as well as a guided meditation ...
more >> to bring stability, balance and a deep sense of relaxation to both body and mind. No prior meditation experience needed. It can relieve chronic ailments, can relieve stress, anxiety and tension, and bring balance and harmony to the system.
New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Shape Up NYC‘s dance fitness classes are fun! Colorful outfits are encouraged! Every Saturday through ...
more >> September 28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
free, no reservation required
Look into the past of Governors Island and talk about its exciting transformation and future! In this ...
more >> one-hour walking tour, they will examine how historic preservation, innovative design and environmental stewardship make the Island what it is today - one of the most unique public spaces in New York City. Walking tours begin at the Governors Island Welcome Center at Soissons Landing and are hosted by the Friends of Governors Island. All tours are weather permitting. Tour times: 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm
New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
free, no reservation required
Steeped in artistic, political and progressively social history, Greenwich Village today remains a cultural ...
more >> melting pot. The ‘Village’ has been, and remains a bohemian capitol, a center of the modern LGBT movement and one of the birthplaces of the ‘Beat’ and 60’s counter culture movements. Alongside historic landmarks the tours visit the Villages’ modern day institutions, observing where the places todays Villagers’ work, live and play, and where they maintain the sense of the unique, bizarre and beautiful bohemia we call Greenwich Village. This event takes place every Saturday from June 1 to September 28.
New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
free, no reservation required
Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other ...
more >> dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. 117 min. Directors: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman. Starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Sandbox Percussion presents world premiere of Brendon Randall-Myers’ Conjoining and works by Jonny ...
more >> Allen, Victor Caccese, Steve Reich, Juri Seo, and Julia Wolfe. About the Performers Lauded by The Washington Post as “revitalizing the world of contemporary music” with “jaw-dropping virtuosity,” and “a bombshell of raw-talent” by I Care if You Listen, Sandbox Percussion presented 36 performances throughout the United States, and made their international debut at the Festival International de Musique de Chambre en Charente, France. Sandbox also presented the first ever percussion concert at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC which featured works by Andy Akiho, David Crowell, Thomas Kotcheff, Victor Caccese, Steve Reich, and J.S. Bach. Note: In the event of poor weather conditions, all concerts will be scheduled for the following day, Sunday at 1 and 3PM.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The Actors Shakespeare Company presents The Tragedy of Richard the Third. The Tragedy of Richard ...
more >> the Third is a historical play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written around 1593. It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of King Richard III of England. The play is grouped among the histories in the First Folio and is most often classified as such. Occasionally, however, as in the quarto edition, it is termed a tragedy.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Would you like feedback on your writing? Do you have an idea, but don't know how to get started? Sign ...
more >> up for a 20-minute session with an experienced writer and editor.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, reservation required
Come to enjoy deep breathing with Wim Hof/Tsa Lung- inspired techniques! This program is easy to join ...
more >> as the breathing is (as always) a continuous flow. -- Learn how to warm from within -- Experience the "energy body" within minutes with e.g tingling sensations -- Improve health, avoid sickness -- Gain mood boosts -- Learn about the science on breath, the latest studies on improving immune system, from depression/anxiety to happier states Every Saturday through August 31, 2019.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
The concert will feature piano giant Richard Clements on keyboard, saxophone artist Alvin Flythe on tenor ...
more >> saxophone, singer Lee Olive Tucker, bassist Norbert Mariius, drummer Jamey Affournado and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web ...
more >> of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. 117 min. Director: Fede Alvarez. Starring Claire Foy, Beau Gadsdon, Sverrir Gudnason. The Girl in the Spider's Web is based on the novel of the same name by David Lagercrantz, which in turn is based on characters in the book series by Stieg Larsson. The film acts as both a soft-reboot and a sequel to David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
British agent Alec Leamas refuses to come in from the Cold War during the 1960s, choosing to face another ...
more >> mission, which may prove to be his final one. 112 min. Director: Martin Ritt. Starring Richard Burton, Oskar Werner, Claire Bloom. The Spy Who Came In from the Cold had two Academy Award nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Actor.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Highlights include a discussion of the history of the site, information about architect Cass Gilbert ...
more >> and viewings of the Collectors Office with its Tiffany woodwork, Reginald Marsh murals and the 140-ton rotunda dome, designed and built by Rafael Gustavino.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Attendees will discover the value of their own stories. Participants are requested to commit to attending ...
more >> all sessions if possible.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights ...
more >> political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. 145 min Director: Oliver Stone. Starring Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava. At the 62nd Academy Awards, Born on the Fourth of July received eight nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor, and won for Best Director and Best Film Editing.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
2:00 pm
free, no reservation required
A group of very different individuals with different ideas of how to face the end come together as the ...
more >> world is expected to end in six hours at the turn of the century. 95 min. Director: Don McKellar. Starring Don McKellar, Sandra Oh, Roberta Maxwell. Last Night won awards at the Cannes and Toronto International Film Festivals, and three Genie Awards, including Best Actress for Oh.
New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Sandbox Percussion presents world premiere of Brendon Randall-Myers’ Conjoining and works by Jonny ...
more >> Allen, Victor Caccese, Steve Reich, Juri Seo, and Julia Wolfe. About the Performers Lauded by The Washington Post as “revitalizing the world of contemporary music” with “jaw-dropping virtuosity,” and “a bombshell of raw-talent” by I Care if You Listen, Sandbox Percussion presented 36 performances throughout the United States, and made their international debut at the Festival International de Musique de Chambre en Charente, France. Sandbox also presented the first ever percussion concert at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC which featured works by Andy Akiho, David Crowell, Thomas Kotcheff, Victor Caccese, Steve Reich, and J.S. Bach. Note: In the event of poor weather conditions, all concerts will be scheduled for the following day, Sunday at 1 and 3PM.
New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
free, no reservation required
At this monthly event, thousands of visitors enjoy free programs of art and entertainment, including ...
more >> dynamic performances and participatory experiences.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Don headphones and party on the pier with hundreds of all-ages revelers at this Quiet Clubbing event ...
more >> featuring two live DJs spinning tunes of different genres. Switch DJs with a flick of a switch and sway along to the same song as your friends or tap to your own tune. First-come, first-equipped, there may be a wait for headphones as the night goes on.
New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Hudson Warehouse is thrilled to present the production of The Man in the Iron Mask adapted by Susane ...
more >> Lee. Adapted from the classic by Alexandre Dumas and directed by Nicholas Martin-Smith, The Man in the Iron Mask is the final installment of Dumas's 'The D'Artagnan Romances' trilogy, which Hudson Warehouse began in 2017. Join Athos, Aramis, Porthos and D'Artagnan as they 'right' the greatest 'wrong' in rescuing the Man in the Iron Mask in an attempt to bring peace to a Europe on the brink of war. Thursdays through Sundays, July 4-28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
The Sudanese American Mc Oddisee's old school East Coast influences come through in “a light touch ...
more >> of jazz spread over a soul-injected, golden-era hip-hop inflected foundation” (NPR Music). He released his first mixtape when just out of his teens and has established himself as one of the most positive voices in rap. The Palestinian-Jordanian band 47Soul's “high-energy music with a message” (Guardian UK) is built around beats that have been bumping in the Arab World for centuries. Their lyrics call for celebration and freedom in the struggle for equality, a message that was front and center in their sold out debut US performance at BRIC House earlier this year. Narcy, a musician, filmmaker, and journalist, is a central figure in the hip hop scene in Montreal and in the Arab World. He has worked with A Tribe Called Red “R.E.D.”, Yasiin Bey, Talib Kweli, Anderson Paak, Jay Electronica, and Kaytranada.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Francisco Roldan performs nationally and internationally as a soloist, with chamber ensembles and with ...
more >> orchestras. He has performed in Portugal, Greece, Russia, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania and Paraguay as well as throughout the U.S., including concerts at Merkin Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Weill Recital Hall, for Lincoln Center's Local Live Concerts and Artists Outreach Programs, Bargemusic, Wave Hill Gardens, CAMI Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mannes Guitar Festival, Symphony Space, Riverside Church (Christ Chapel) and the Mid-Hudson Classical Guitar Society in New York.
New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
After a dark force conquers Canterlot, the Mane 6 embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria ...
more >> where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their homeland. Director: Jayson Thiessen Stars: Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber 99 min. Grab a blanket or towel and come enjoy a movie in the park. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. You should arrive before 8:00 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
The Amateur Astronomers Association and stargazing return! A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete ...
more >> with a great skyline and the stars, planets, and moon in full view. Manhattan provides a great backdrop as we peer heavenward to see celestial wonders.
New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Set in the modern era, Dionysus (God of wine and ecstasy) returns to his hometown in order to clear his ...
more >> mother's name and punish the insolent city for not allowing its citizens to worship him. The clash between Dionysus, played as a modern-day rock star and his cousin Pentheus, the uncompromising and moralistic king of the city, examines the consequences of a general public that blindly follows two vastly different leaders. Dionysus represents unbridled freedom and excess while on the other end of the spectrum, Pentheus epitomizes excessive law, order and rigidity. As society slides into fear and tribalism, its citizen's rationale becomes clouded as they blindly take orders and pick sides rather than seek moderation and rationality. CTH's interpretation is a lush and modern version of the classic Greek tragedy that tackles the ills of a culture obsessed with celebrity worship, social media and fear of the other, causing people to lose the ability to see the truth -- that people in power are fallible...until it's far too late. A New Version by Bryan Doerries. Directed by Carl Cofield. Choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher. Previews: July 6-7 and 9-10, 2019 Regular Performances: Thursdays - Sundays, July 11-28, 2019
New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
free, no reservation required