19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, May 6, 2021
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Learn and master this Chinese martial art for health and self-defense. All ages and levels are welcome. ...
more >> Classes are rain or shine. Please maintain six feet of social distance and wear a mask.
7:30 am
free, no reservation required
Discover what tools to use to find vacancies, and uncover your "hidden network." Update your resume, ...
more >> or even start from scratch. Learn how to craft a cover letter that will land you the interview. Along the way you will learn inside tips from a certified Talent Acquisition Strategist on where to find job postings and what HR is looking for in your application. All levels of experience welcome.
11:30 am
free, registration required
Take an afternoon break and join Lisa for a rejuvenating Hatha Yoga class. This class puts an emphasis ...
more >> on posture and breathing and is an excellent way to relax the body and strengthen the mind.
12:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Piano concert series, showcasing ragtime, stride, and jazz pianists. Please wear a mask and practice ...
more >> social distancing.
12:30 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Leading American Classical Orchestra period instrumentalists perform Beethoven's Clarinet Trio, Opus ...
more >> 11 for clarinet, cello, and piano. In this 250th Beethoven year, the composer's incomparable chamber music comes to life anew on a classical clarinet and original early 19th century Viennese fortepiano. Also on the program is the Adagio Cantabile from Sonata No. 3 in B-flat for clarinet and piano by Johann Baptist Vanhal. Performers: Ed Matthew, clarinet Myron Lutzke, cello Dongsok Shin, fortepiano
1:15 pm
free, no reservation required
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band is inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, ...
more >> Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and more. The band breathes life and passion into America's own great art form.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Watch the art of bubble-making! We've all blown soap bubbles before but have you ever seen someone create ...
more >> a bubble big enough to stand inside? Or one long enough to jump over? Open your eyes to the magical world of bubbles at this family-friendly event. Please wear masks and practice social distancing.
4:00 pm
free, no reservation required
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Discover the surprising diversity of birds at this park. It is a hot spot for avian visitors and birders ...
more >> alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow! Masks are required.
5:00 pm
free, registration required
Editor's Pick
5:00 pm
free, no reservation required
End your Thursday with a little sweat. The class is open to all levels. Masks are required.
New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
free, registration required
Learn capoeira, an Afro-Brazillian art form which combines dance and martial arts, with instruction by ...
more >> Ilê de Palmares. Explore movement though music, dance, martial arts and Afro-Brazillian culture. Masks are required.
6:00 pm
free, registration required
In this lecture, historian Mike Bunn offers the first comprehensive history of the British colony of ...
more >> West Florida. For a host of reasons, including the fact that West Florida did not rebel against the British government, the colony has long been dismissed as a loyal but inconsequential fringe outpost, if considered at all. But the colony's history showcases a tumultuous political scene featuring a halting attempt at instituting representative government; a host of bold and colorful characters; a compelling saga of struggle and perseverance in the pursuit of financial stability; and a dramatic series of battles on land and water which brought about the end of its days under the Union Jack.
6:30 pm
free, registration required
Dr. Kevin Burgio will discuss how he came to study the Carolina Parakeet, along with the species' basic ...
more >> biology, current thinking about its extinction, and all he learned over the course of the 10 years he has studied and published research on this iconic species.
6:30 pm
free, registration required
Editor's Pick
Composer and pianist David Haney and multi instrumentalist Dave Storrs present a revolutionary way to ...
more >> explore classical music. Most compositions are developed using some degree of improvisation. By playing (experimenting) with some of the great passages of music from Britten, Ravel, and Stravinsky, Haney and Storrs present a window into the rare hybrid world of composed and improvised music, in which both disciplines inspire each other. Enjoy this modern look at classical music live from Oregon.
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Highlights from Gay Walley’s comedy, Condo Rondo include a condo Board’s obsession with personality ...
more >> rather than honesty and a woman’s choice between a charming misogynist and a warm monogamist. Directed by Shela Xoregos
7:00 pm
free, no reservation required
Editor's Pick
Rick Cotton became Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2017. Prior ...
more >> to that, Mr. Cotton served as Governor Cuomo's Special Counsellor for Interagency Initiatives, serving as the point person within the Governor's office for most of the Governor's major downstate infrastructure priorities including LaGuardia and JFK Airports, the Moynihan Train Hall and Penn-Farley Complex, the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the expansion of the Javits Center, and the MTA's Second Avenue Subway project. Mr Cotton is joined in conversation by Scott Rechler, chair of the Regional Plan Association and CEO of RXR Realty, to answer the following question, "How do we recalibrate reality to create a better, brighter future for New York?"
7:00 pm
free, registration required
Amber, Lorraine, and Kay, three generations of North Dublin women, find themselves suddenly facing the ...
more >> unexpected in this “warm slice-of-life tale.” (The New York Times). Young Amber’s case of indigestion grows into something more, while her mother Lorraine reluctantly attempts therapist-suggested self-care, and Grandmother Kay struggles with a personal itch while adjusting to life as a caretaker for her beloved Gem. In this hilarious and poignant award-winning work, three women find strength in one another and discover the beauty and complexity of family. By Elaine Murphy Directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull Starring Brenda Meaney, Lauren O’Leary, and Marsha Mason
7:00 pm
free, RSVP required,...
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Like his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, virtuoso clarinetist and saxophonist D'Rivera possesses a deep commitment ...
more >> to the cultural exchange between jazz and Latin music. He's also an 11-time Grammy Award winner. This performance will feature the music of Dizzy, Chano, Bebo & Mario -- all friends of Paquito who've left their contributions on American culture, jazz and much more. D'Rivera will be joined by Alex Brown on piano.