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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 23, 2024?

20 free events take place on Saturday, March 23 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 March 23 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 March . 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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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, March 23, 2024

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Holi Celebration
free events nyc Historic New York: Lower East Side Parks
free events nyc Singer-Trumpeter from New Orleans
free events nyc Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) with Harrison Ford and Antonio Banderas
free events nyc K-Pop Dance Night
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Conference | Anti-Colonialism, Black Radicalism, and Transnational Feminism


This conference will explore transnational Black feminism in the context of “third world” liberatory movements since the 1940s. At the height of struggles for anti-colonial independence in the African subcontinent and diasporic communities during the 1960s and 1970s, the praxis of Black feminist alliances proved to be foundational to global anti-racist and anti-imperial radicalism. We aim to consider how Black feminist solidarity was forged across a broader geopolitical frame that includes the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, strengthening local mobilizations and generating new transnational liberatory possibilities. We will also chronicle the evolution of transnational Black feminism since then, and how the shift from anti-colonialism to neoliberalism impacted the radical possibilities embedded in attempts at self-determination and collaboration across geographic divides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations 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
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park


The class is suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced. You will be learning an easy-to learn short 13-movement form that provides the foundational movements for the longer Yang Style form of 103 movements. Instructor: Richard Anton Diaz, Founder of the infinite Life Institue
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Hike | Signs of Spring Hike


Springtime is when the forest truly comes alive. Hike around the Nature Center Trail on the first Saturday of spring and experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest.    
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Park Walk | Historic New York: Lower East Side Parks


Discover NYC's storied past with expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and parks. Beginning at the edges of the East River, Urban Park Rangers will weave through the labyrinthine streets of the Lower East Side to tell a story of early New York City through its parks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Festival | Holi Celebration


Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi at this community celebration! Holi originated on the Indian Subcontinent as a vibrant festival of colors, symbolizing the onset of Spring. Today, this joyous celebration has transcended borders and is embraced worldwide as a spirited way to welcome the season, promote inclusivity, and revel in playful and colorful festivities. The festivities commence at 11am aboard the 1885 tall ship, where you'll discover the culinary delights of Holi and savor a tasty treat. The celebration continues, featuring the Colors of Krishna's Love puppet show, which shares the history of Holi; interactive dance workshops and performances; and the iconic throwing of colorful pigments--the quintessential part of Holi. After the colorful revelry, head to the pier and participate in the creation of a collaborative mural inspired by the balloon fights that characterize Holi celebrations across India. These activities promise a day filled with cultural richness, interactive experiences, and the shared spirit of Holi.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free

Hike | Nature Exploration Hike


Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through a park full of natural wonders and is often referred as the “Grand Canyon” of the Bronx.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | DibujoAhora! DrawNow!


A bilingual drawing workshop presented in Spanish and English that will focus on the current exhibition Joan Jonas: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral. All art materials will be provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Concert | Singer-Trumpeter from New Orleans


A family-friendly show as Shamarr Allen brings his signature sounds. Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, the composer, writer, producer, and lead vocalist/trumpeter of "Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs," Allen's musical influences include jazz, Hip-Hop, rock, funk, blues, and country. With a scintillating and unique sound, look, and exemplary talent, his family-friendly performances transcend musical boundaries. A performance by Allen is the True Orleans experience, designed to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages!
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free

Film | Coco (2017): Animated Adventure


Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina Stars: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garc?a Bernal, Benjamin Bratt 105 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Cosmic Shelter: Curator's Tour


Analyzing the most controversial aspect of the Cosmococas, this presentation by curator Daniela Mayer considers cocaine as a driving force in Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica’s personal understanding of marginality as a revolutionary position. It will further explore the levels on which cocaine operates in the Cosmococas, from translating its effects into supra-sensorial art to acting as a vehicle for countercultural protest.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Hitler's Oil Broker: Thomas Brown, Harbinger of Worldwide Conflict (online)


John Chapman's biography of Thomas Brown, who provided the template for a successful search by the German navy for oil access. Thomas Brown is an unknown figure of Scottish origin who played a significant role in the onset and development of both world wars in the first half of the 20th century. In the First World War he contributed to the Anglo-German conflict in the Middle East particularly in his switch from UK to German nationality in 1914 by contributing directly to the expansion of German imperialism in the Persian Gulf and Ottoman Empire. His most important role was in providing logistical support to German and Turkish forces in support of the Turkish jihad in November 1914. Despite his arrest by MI5 as a suspected traitor in 1919, he returned to Germany as a business middleman aided by former political and military colleagues in the Weimar Republic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) with Harrison Ford and Antonio Banderas


Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against J?rgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. Director: James Mangold Cast: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, Mads Mikkelsen Harrison Ford is an American actor. Ford is a leading man in films of several genres and is regarded as an American cultural icon; his films have grossed more than $5.4 billion in North America and more than $9.3 billion worldwide. He is the recipient of various accolades, including the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, an Honorary C?sar, and an Honorary Palme d'Or, in addition to an Academy Award nomination. Antonio Banderas is a Spanish actor and director. Known for his work in films of several genres, he has received various accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a European Film Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | The Woman King (2022) with Viola Davis and John Boyega


In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Faced with a new threat, Gen. Nanisca trains the next generation of recruits to fight against a foreign enemy that's determined to destroy their way of life. Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega Viola Davis is an American actress and producer. Davis is one of the few performers to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT). She is the sole black actress to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting as well as the third person to achieve both statuses. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017, and in 2020, The New York Times ranked her ninth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century. John Boyega is a British actor and producer. He first rose to prominence in Britain for his role as a teenage gang leader in the comedy horror film Attack the Block (2011), and had his international breakthrough playing Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Boyega portrayed Leroy Logan in Red, White and Blue, as part of Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe (2020), for which he won a Golden Globe Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Public Art Walking Tour of the Park


MJ Levy Dickson leads a free public art walking tour. The park’s newest installation, Appearances, operates with the goal of bringing awareness to the majesty and fragility of our environment. Artists featured in this exhibition include Elizabeth Akamatsu, Katharina Chichester, MJ Levy Dickson, Rosy Keyser, Dorothy Palanza, Billy Sherry, and Wolf.  
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Classical Music | Serene organ meditations in an intimate venue (In Person AND Online)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Performance | Mariupol: Diary of War and the Tree of Life


The performance piece is directed by Virlana Tkacz and features four diaries collected by Daria Kolomiec. The Mariupol diaries are by Yaroslav Semenenko, a member of the Ukrainian National Paralympic swim team; Yevhenia Ivanchenko, a captain in the Mariupol Police; Olena Nikulina, from an old Mariupol family, whose husband defended Azovstal and is currently a Russian captive; and Valeria Mykhailovska, was working in the Czech Republic and decided to return home to Mariupol to rescue her mother.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Video | Uncle!: An Experimental Reimaging of Purim (online thru Mar. 24)


To mark the holiday of Purim, a video document of the live performance of Sacha Yanow's Uncle! will be available to view. Uncle! is an experimental reimagining of the cultural tradition of the Purimspiel—the comic dramatization of the Book of Esther, performed in celebration of the Jewish holiday Purim. Through language, light, sound, and movement, Yanow shapeshifts in and out of a diasporic werewolf ancestor figure Uncle Mordechai, weaving together aspects of Purim, personal history, and the experiences of their actual uncle working as a pulmonologist during the initial decade of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In a ritual portrait of intergenerational loneliness and longing that draws from Jewish incantation, Yiddish theater, and drag performance, Uncle! toggles the thin line between humor and grief, reframing the narrative of Purim and prompting us to consider its significance today in relation to anti-Zionist and queer lineages of care and resilience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dancing | K-Pop Dance Night


K-pop music has already influenced every kind of contemporary sound, from the Billboard charts to the Broadway stage. Now, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center New York, K-pop's unstoppable beats and powerful melodies take over New York's landmark for a dance party series designed for all fans of the genre. Moobek (aka DJ Y.U.P.), an award-winning South Korean EDM producer and international touring DJ, brings 22 years of experience playing hip-hop, EDM, and top-40 mainstream to the Atrium dance floor. After spending years touring Asia's most prestigious clubs and global festivals, Moobek permanently relocated from South Korea to the U.S. in 2015. The evening begins with a short movement tutorial and a dazzling showcase presentation, so bring a friend or meet a new one on the dance floor and prepare to live out all your K-pop dreams!
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | Vocal Ensemble (In Person AND Online)


Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble Program Todd Tarantino, Incipit Lamentatio Jeffrey Gavett, Peccavi fateor David Hurd (b. 1950), Tenebrae factae sunt  Joanna Ward (b. 1971), Christus factus est  Nirmali Fenn, Pokój w pokoju  Hannah Kendall (b. 1984), this is but an oration of loss Jóhann Jóhannson (1969-2018), Holy Thursday
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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