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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 19, 2025?

25 free events take place on Wednesday, March 19 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 19 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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25 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Goodbye to Winter - Sunset Equinox Hike
free events nyc National Book Critics Circle Reading (in-person and online)
free events nyc Reverie: Classical Guitar Recital
free events nyc Music by Film Scoring Competition Winners and Mahler's 5th
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Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museumss, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

Tour | Tour of New York City Hall


One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free
Tours, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Tour of New York City Hall

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, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation (online)


Take a break and calm your mind and nourish your soul with this 30-minute meditation excersize to reduce stress and build resilience. All levels meditators are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Workshops, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Lunchtime Meditation (online)

Workshop | Downtown Beats Chorus


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Downtown Beats Chorus

Film | Veronica Guerin (2003) with Cate Blanchett


Based on a true story, Veronica Guerin is an investigative reporter for an Irish newspaper. As the drug trade is becoming more mainstream, Guerin decides to expose those responsible. She starts at the bottom with addicts then gets in touch with paranoid informant John Traynor. After some prodding, Traynor leads Guerin to John Gilligan, the ruthless head of the operation. He does not take kindly to Guerin's poking around. Director: Joel Schumacher Cast: Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciaran Hinds, Brenda Fricker, Amy Shiels Cate Blanchett is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. She is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and stage, and has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Veronica Guerin (2003) with Cate Blanchett

Workshop | Figure Drawing


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. Artists/ educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Figure Drawing

Classical Music | Prize-Winning Violinst Performs J.S. Bach and R. Schumann (In Person AND Online!)


Recipient of the Bach Prize and the winner of multiple international competitions,Tianyou Ma, performs works by two of the composers who shaped classical music as a genre. Program: J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Sonata in C Major for Solo Violin Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Violin Sonata No. 2
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free
Concerts, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Prize-Winning Violinst Performs J.S. Bach and R. Schumann (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Bodyweight Burn Workout


Increase your strength and endurance with this one-hour total body workout. Open to all levels of fitness! Please bring a mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Workshops, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Bodyweight Burn Workout

Master Class | Guitar Master Class


Guitar Master Class with Sharon Isbin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Guitar Master Class

Classical Music | Prize-Winning Pianist Plays Debussy and More (In Person AND Online!)


Fengyi Wang, collaborative piano, performs works from Romantic and 20th-Century composers. Program Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Sonata for Cello and Piano Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Sechs Lieder Op.48 Samuel Barber (1910-1981) Hermit Songs, Op.29
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Prize-Winning Pianist Plays Debussy and More (In Person AND Online!)

Lecture | The Unseen Revelers: A Brief History of Female Nightlife Activists in the Village (online)


A virtual lecture that delves into the vibrant history of female nightlife activists in the iconic Greenwich & East Village neighborhoods of New York City. This program will explore the remarkable contributions of women who took up space in taverns, bars, lounges, speakeasies and clubs to advance political ideas; highlight emerging subcultures & artforms; gathered people of classes/races/ethnicities, and shift the zeitgeist. The Unseen Revelers features iconic dames and pivotal moments, like Billie Holiday singing 'Strange Fruit'; Norma Miller doing the Lindy, Sylvia Robinson introducing Hip Hop to new audiences at Webster Hall; and Patti Astor gathering New Wave artists and graffiti writers in one space.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free
Lectures, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, The Unseen Revelers: A Brief History of Female Nightlife Activists in the Village (online)

Classical Music | Works of Classical and Modern Composers for Double Bass (In Person AND Online!)


Bassist Anders Ruiter-Feenstra performs works of Johann Baptist Vanhal, Elliott Carter, and more. Program Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813) Double Bass Concerto in D Major Elliott Carter (1908-2012) Figment III Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012) S. Biagio 9 Agosto ore 1207 Vilmos Montag (1908-1991) Sonata for Double Bass and Piano in E Minor
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Works of Classical and Modern Composers for Double Bass (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Works of Mazart, Tchaikovsky, Janacek and More on Piano and Violin


Eleanor Shen, violin, and award-winning pianist Andrew Hsu perform pieces by some of the most famous composers of all time. Program Sibelius (1865-1957) Selections from 5 Pieces for Violin and Piano Mozart (1756-1791) Violin Sonata No. 21 in E Minor, K. 304 Paganini (1782-1840) Caprice No. 24 Janacek (1854-1928) Violin Sonata Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Melodie from Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Works of Mazart, Tchaikovsky, Janacek and More on Piano and Violin

Book Discussion | Homes for Living: Author Talks About NYC Affordable Housing Co-ops, Privatization, and More


Author Jonathan Tarleton will discuss his book Homes for Living in conversation with Cassim Shepard, Distinguished Lecturer of Architecture and Urban Studies at CUNY. The discussion will cover the book’s exploration of NYC affordable housing co-ops, privatization, and the future of American housing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Homes for Living: Author Talks About&nbsp;NYC Affordable Housing Co-ops, Privatization, and More

Opening Reception | Nina Kintsurashvili: I Met a Traveller


An exhibition of recent paintings by Georgian artist Nina Kintsurashvili. “To catch a glimpse of an Artefact on its verge of a total collapse is a voyeuristic pleasure,” writes Kintsurashvili in her 2023 essay On Fragmentation. “A disfigured semi-object is about to become so purely abstract that it would soon forget its origin,” she continues. Kintsurashvili’s organic compositions, twisting and turning like marled branches, are on the verge of total collapse. Yet they stop a moment before becoming fully obliterated, maintaining just enough figuration for the viewer to grasp onto, retaining a slight semblance of connection to their origin. This push-pull tension, a freeze frame in which we catch her forms right before they dissolve into total abstraction, is the expanse she invites us into. Her disfigured forms interact with one another, living and breathing in the pictorial space like bodily matter.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Receptions, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Nina Kintsurashvili: I Met a Traveller

Book Discussion | Paradise Close: A Sweeping Novel


Acclaimed poet-turned-novelist Lisa Russ Spaar celebrates the paperback launch of her lyrical, decades-spanning novel. In conversation with poet Lena Moses-Schmitt, followed by a signing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Book Discussions, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Paradise Close: A Sweeping Novel

Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast Workout


This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity class that is open to all levels and the perfect way to increase your overall endurance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Cardio Circuit Blast Workout

Hike | Goodbye to Winter - Sunset Equinox Hike


Say farewell to winter with a beautiful sunset hike on the Equinox! This easy 1.5-mile hike to Vault Hill and back offers an unforgettable farewell to winter, enriched with plant identification and scenic views. Perfect for those looking to welcome spring with open arms.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Hikes, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Goodbye to Winter - Sunset Equinox Hike

Workshop | Zumba Workout


Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussion | Trapped: Life Under Security Capitalism and How to Escape It (in-person and online)


Can security be bought? At this moment when people are nervous about their safety, authors Setha Low and Mark Maguire discuss how security has become a commodity, causing both those with and those without it to live in fear. In their new book, they explore -- in interviews with police, private contractors, and ordinary citizens -- how the security-industrial-complex actually increases anxiety -- and what can be done to break down walls for a freer, safer, and more just society.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Book Discussions, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Trapped: Life Under Security Capitalism and How to Escape It (in-person and online)

Author Reading | National Book Critics Circle Reading (in-person and online)


Each year, the National Book Critics Circle presents awards for the finest books published in English in six categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, Poetry, and Criticism. In addition, NBCC awards the John Leonard Prize for the best first book in any genre, voted on by NBCC membership; the Nona Balakian Citation for Excellence in Reviewing, which recognizes outstanding work by a member of the NBCC; and the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award and the Toni Morrison Achievement Award, which are given respectively to individuals and literary institutions for transformative contributions to book culture. The Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize, for the best book of any genre translated into English and published in the United States, will also be awarded.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Author Readings, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, National Book Critics Circle Reading (in-person and online)

Classical Music | Reverie: Classical Guitar Recital


Giorgio Buttitta, guitar, form Palermo, Italy, Reverie is a musical journey through the beloved repertoire for classical guitar, filled with dances and dreams, and featuring the color and expressivity of the guitar in the service of Music. Program: Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) Capricho Arabe Manuel Maria Ponce (1882-1948) Tres Canciones Populares Mexicanas Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) Hungarian Fantasy Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) Four Mazurkas Giulio Regondi (1822-1872) Reverie Miguel Llobet (1878-1938) Scherzo-Vals
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free
Concerts, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Reverie: Classical Guitar Recital

Discussion | Faces and Facades: Artist Talks About her Work (online)


Join Andrea Arroyo as she guides you through creating her exhibition, "Faces and Facades," a tribute to the uptown community and the women who strengthen it. The paintings blend organic and architectural forms, inspired by the women and structures of Northern Manhattan, offering inspiration for creatives, artists, and feminists alike.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Faces and Facades: Artist Talks About her Work (online)

Concert | Music by Film Scoring Competition Winners and Mahler's 5th


NYUO Symphony Orchestra performs scores by winners of the Film Scoring Composition Competition. David Bloom leads the orchestra in Mahler's 5th symphony, a titan in symphonic literature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
Concerts, March 19, 2025, 03/19/2025, Music by Film Scoring Competition Winners and Mahler's 5th
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