free things to do in New York City
Free events for Friday, 06/29/18
<

June 2018

>
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
     12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!  Read More

Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on June 29, 2018?

40 free events take place on Friday, June 29 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 June 29 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 June . 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.
Join the Club!

Go!
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!

40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, June 29, 2018

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!
free events nyc Metropolitan Opera stars perform the world's greatest opera arias and duets
free events nyc Branford Marsalis, Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist
        

Concert | Florence + the Machine, English Indie Rock Band


Florence + the Machine's new album is High as Hope. Two previous efforts, Ceremonials and Lungs, have gone platinum in the US. Attendees are advised to arrive early.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 am
Free

Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


Known benefits of a regular meditation practice include stress reduction, improved concentration, increased 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
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 am
Free

Concert | Panic! at the Disco, Las Vegas Rockers


Panic! at the Disco is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 and featuring the current lineup of vocalist Brendon Urie, accompanied on tour by guitarist Kenneth Harris, drummer Dan Pawlovich, and bassist Nicole Row.They have released five gold or platinum LPs since 2005. Their nee title is Pray for the Wicked.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 am
Free

Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide 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
Join the Club!
Go!
8:30 am
Free

Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
10:00 am
Free

Tour | 13 tours, all City neighborhoods, take your pick!


Tours take place at various times during the day, all day long: 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
11:00 am
pay-what-you-wish

Tour | Southern Park Welcome Tour


An introduction to some of the southern Park highlights, including Grand Army Plaza, the Pond, Gapstow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Chess and Checkers House, and the Dairy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
11:00 am
Free

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Mondays through Saturdays.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
12:00 pm
Free

Tour | Grand Central and Its Neighborhood Tour


Discover architecture and social history of Grand Central neighborhood; learn secrets of Whispering Gallery 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
Join the Club!
Go!
12:30 pm
Free

Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. Joel Forrester plays Contemporary, Boogie-Woogie, Trance, and Stride piano.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
12:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Classical Life Drawing Workshop


With a live model for inspiration, the classes will provide students with simple instructions to create drawings from life. The instructor will deconstruct the figure drawing process into a few basic steps: Initial landmarks, gesture, structure and anatomy. A different model will pose for each of the two sessions. The techniques discussed can be applied for future practice. All levels of experience are welcome to attend. Limited materials will be provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
1:00 pm
Free

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international 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
Join the Club!
Go!
1:00 pm
Free

Film | Robert Redford's Ordinary People (1980): Winner of 4 Oscars


Starring Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton, Donald Sutherland, Judd Hirsch, Elizabeth McGovern. Story of an upper-middle-class family struggling to grapple with the death of the oldest son in a boating accident. Based on the novel by Judith Guest. 124 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
1:00 pm
Free

Classical Music | 40 musicians perform


Forty Orpheus Academy students will take the stage on a three-hour performance at one of the world’s most prestigious venues for classical music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
2:00 pm
Free

Film | 12 strong (2018): War Drama


A story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban. Director: Nicolai Fuglsig. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña. 130 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
2:00 pm
Free

Film | The Commuter (2018): action thriller


Insurance salesman Michael is on his daily commute home, which quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on the train before the last stop. As he works against the clock to solve the puzzle, he realizes a deadly plan is unfolding, and he is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that carries life and death stakes for everyone on the train. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra. Starring Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson. 105 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Oscar Winning The Danish Girl (2015) with Eddie Redmayne: Sex Change Drama


A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Director: Tom Hooper. 119 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
2:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | Stroll to Strawberry Fields


Explore the southwest of Central Park with Central Park Conservancy tour guides, and see it like never before. From a planned military parade ground to the site commemorating a famous activist for peace, one of the most-visited areas of the Park has some secrets to share with even the most seasoned Park-goer. Highlights of this tour include: Maine Monument, the Children’s District, Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green, and Strawberry Fields.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
2:00 pm
Free

Lesson | Knitting Club


Bring your own knitting needles and yarn!
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
2:30 pm
Free

Discussion | Career Change


This workshop is most appropriate for adults who have had several different employers or at least 10 years of work experience. These days, workers are apt to change jobs frequently and many are taking the leap of switching careers or industries. Turn what could be a daunting ordeal into an invigorating inner journey of self-reflection. Sherry Natkow takes you on a scenic journey of your own work history. You'll assess your interests, values, and skills from your past jobs. By looking backward, you'll move forward more thoughtfully and uncover new insights for a rewarding new career direction.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Music and books


Music-themed summer event! Come at any time during the event to explore reading and listening recommendations, crafts, summery playlists, and more. Celebrate the unbeatable mix that is summer, music, and reading.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | Folk Music Reflecting the Spirit of the Self-Taught Artist


5:30 pm Secondstar - Dark Americana 6:05 pm Izzy Heltai - Indie folk singer/songwriter 6:40 pm Bobtown - Gothic Folk-Americana
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
5:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | Baadassss! (2003): Director's Homage to His Father


Half-documentary/half-homage to the director's father's movie -- Melvin Van Peebles's Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song from 1971. It documents Melvin's attempts to film and distribute his movie, which was widely credited with showing Hollywood that a viable African-American audience existed and influenced the burgeoning Blaxploitation genre. Director: Mario Van Peebles 109 min. Enjoy pre-show music of Earth, Wind and Fire as interpreted by artists including Bruce "Big Daddy" Wayne, Keith Anthony Fluitt, Rachel Walker, Barry Antione, and others backed by this year’s Soul Train Tribute House band led by drummer extraordinaire Les Cleveland.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Contemporary Dance in the Park


Exciting dance companies perform back-to-back on five summer Fridays. Peridance Contemporary Dance Company NOW Dance Project MINDY DANCIN JACKSON Clifton Brown Fridays, June 22-July 20, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Strategy Game Social


Learn a new strategy game and discuss tactics at socials focused on tactical games like King of Tokyo, Shadows over Camelot, Forbidden Island, Alhambra, and more. Participants who win a game can enter a raffle to win a valuable prize pack at the end of the Game Social season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:00 pm
Free

Reading | Summer Dark: Horror Writers Read


Authors from the Horror Writers’ Association will be reading their scary works in the beauty and peace of the garden. Bring a blanket and prepare for chills and thrills! Each evening will have three different readers from the organization present their work. Tonight: Tom Connair Steven Van Patten Alp Beck Fridays, June 29, July 13 and 27, 2018.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:00 pm
Free

Concert | Unplugged: Intimate Music by Duos


Intimate, unplugged sets performed by musical duos Friday nights in June. Tonight: Will Scott and Charlie Burnham, folk duo
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:00 pm
Free

Film | Broken Glass Park (2013): Avenging Her Mother's Murder


In Broken Glass Park – the central, glass-strewn area of an incredibly depressing, ugly high-rise estate somewhere on the edge of a large German city – the winds blow harsher than elsewhere, and when it rains the damp goes deeper to the bone. Sascha has a big mouth, and is also fearless and incredibly shrewd, yet she is struggling to come to terms with a hugely traumatic experience – the murder of her mother. Director: Bettina Blümner 91 Min. In German with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:30 pm
Free

Play | Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare Outdoors


In fair Verona, the long-standing feud between families Montague and Capulet cause tragic results for 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:30 pm
Pay-what-you-can admission policy

Opening Reception | Equipo 57: 1957-1962: Spanish Artist Group


An exhibition featuring the Spanish artist group, Equipo 57. In 1957, Spanish art experienced a pivotal shift in its visual framework. In the wake of this change, Equipo 57 was formed in Paris, and was one of the first and most important groups to come out of this renewal. The group’s manifesto acted as a catalyst, triggering a modernized artistic consciousness within Spanish society.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 pm
Free

Play | Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare's Classic Tale of Two 'Star-Cross'd Lovers'


In fair Verona, the long-standing feud between families Montague and Capulet cause tragic results for 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. June 27-30
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 pm
Free

Film | Wonder Woman (2017): Blockbuster Comic-Book Adventure


When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Director: Patty Jenkins. With: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, David Thewlis. 141 min. Movie begins at sunset, weather permitting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Indie South American Folk


Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. Tonight: Nicolas Emden - Indie South American Folk
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 pm
Free

Opera | Metropolitan Opera stars perform the world's greatest opera arias and duets


Featuring rising Met Opera stars Gerard Schneider, Gabriella Reyes de Ramírez, and Adrian Timpau.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Musical Entertainment on the Waterfront


Start the weekend with musical entertainment on the waterfront! Bring your friends and a blanket to the park and listen to local artists ease you out of the week and into the weekend. Tonight: High & Mighty Brass Band
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Sunset Singing Circle


Singer/songwriter Terre Roche leads this weekly singing program with the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun in NY Harbor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crooner, the singing circle is perfect for mellow melodies and healthy harmonizing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:00 pm
Free

Comedy Club | An Evening of Standup Comedy


A standup comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on NBC, TruTV, Comedy Central and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:30 pm
No cover, no...

Jazz | Branford Marsalis, Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist


Two sets from Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis will bookend Roger Guenveur Smith's one man show, Frederick Douglass Now, which incorporates elements of slam poetry and rap. The Grammy-winning New Orleans-based saxophonist and bandleader Marsalis is "a jazz chameleon…with a swooping tone, supple phrasing, and witty licks." (AllMusic) He cut his teeth with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and his brother Wynton's quintet, not to mention guest appearances with Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, before forming his own influential Branford Marsalis Quartet in 1986.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free

Concert | Breakout Indie Rockers


With his new album, the psych-rock fantasia Rare Birds, Jonathan Wilson has confirmed his status as a solo artist of big ideas and the deep talent to execute them. When not making his own music, he’s producing Father John Misty, Dawes, and many others; playing guitar in Roger Waters’s band; and hosting legendary jam sessions at his Fivestar Studio in Los Angeles. Wilson shares the stage tonight with another breakout indie artist, Lucy Dacus. A striking voice in the timeless genre of guitar-based songwriting, the Virginia native’s sophomore album Historian was just released on Matador Records to universal acclaim.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
7:30 pm
Free

Movie in a Park | The Last Dragon (1985): Martial Arts Adventure (outdoors)


In New York City, a young man searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow. Along the way, he must fight a martial arts expert corrupted with power, and rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter. Directed by Michael Schultz. Stars: Taimak, Vanity, Christopher Murney. Arrive by 7:30 p.m. to get your spot. You can a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. First-come, first-served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
8:00 pm
Free
Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Broadway | Broadway Show!

Regular Price: $101
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Opera | Celebrated Opera Based on a Classic Play

Regular Price: $30
CFT Member Price: $0.00
Join the Club!

Go!