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Free events for Friday, 10/16/20
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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!  Read More
10 free events take place on Friday, October 16 in New York City.
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10 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, October 16, 2020

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Tai Chi Outdoors (in-person)


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. First come, first served (up to 12 participants). Masks and contact information required upon arrival.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:30 am
free, no reservation required

Fair | Waterfront Market: Music, Food, Antiques, Clothing, Roller Skating


The market offers food, shopping, family-friendly activities and entertainment: music, accessories, clothing, jewelry, pet supplies, beauty products, pottery and much more. Every Sat and Sun, 10 am - 6 pm.
   Brooklyn, New York, NY
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10:00 am
free, no reservation required

Fair | Street Market: Food Vendors, Collectables, Decor Items and More


Shop for antiques, decor items, sustainable and vintage clothing, collectible objects and more. In addition, food vendors will offer brunch and lunch options. Each Sat 11 am - 6 pm.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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11:00 am
free, no reservation required

Reading | Readings for a Indigenous, Queer and Feminist Future


Following a recent trip to Mexico to connect with his paternal roots and learn traditional tallow candle-making techniques, Jorge Gonzalez sets up a candle-making site as an altar on the fence of venue. In collaboration with artist Monica Rodriguez and others, Gonzalez leads a reading and listening session that proclaims an Indigenous, queer, and feminist future with a focus on the writings of Puerto Rican anarchist and feminist writer Luisa Capetillo. See link for COVID protocols.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
free

Tour | Explore The Seaport Museum’s Landmark Buildings (virtual)


This virtual visit offers the opportunity to see and learn the history of Schermerhorn Row, one of the most significant examples of early 19th century commercial architecture in New York, and home of the South Street Seaport Museum. Visit the upper floors of these New York City Landmarks, located within the National Register-listed South Street Seaport Historic District. Hear about the buildings’ incredible history and developments, and explore the remains of two 150-year-old hotels made famous by New Yorker writer Joseph Mitchell’s “Up in the Old Hotel.”
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
free, registration required

Concert | String Quartet and Guests: Cutting-Edge Repertoire (virtual)


Ethel is one of the most acclaimed string quartets in the contemporary classical field with an eye on tradition and an ear to the future. Expect familiar classical tunes mixed with a fair share of the group's signature cutting-edge repertoire. Guest artists and collaborators also make periodic appearances. Ethel is Ralph Farris (viola), Kip Jones (violin), Dorothy Lawson (cello), and Corin Lee (violin). The concert takes place every Friday at 5 pm.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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5:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Comedy Club | Stand Up Comedy in Times Square (outdoors, in-person)


Come and enjoy fun evening with various comics in Times Square. For ages 13+. A purchase of 1 drink per person required.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
free, RSVP required,...

Performance | Broken Body: Drama with Elements of Theater, Butoh (Japanese Theater) and Dance (virtual)


Broken Body tells the story of three pregnant women who disappeared during the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile. Presented by Ruta De La Memoria, directed by Natalia Cuellar, a company from Santiago, Chile that mixes theater, butoh, and dance.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
8:00 pm
$5

Theater | Give Me Your Hand: A Poetical Stroll through The National Gallery of London with Famed Actors (virtual)


Two of Ireland's finest actors, Dearbhla Molloy (The Royal Shakespeare Company; London's West End) and Dermot Crowley (HBO's Hunted; The Death of Stalin), take audiences on a virtual stroll through London's National Gallery, discovering afresh the Museum's masterpieces from Van Gogh and Van Eyck, to Rubens and Gainsborough. With humor and grace, Crowley and Molloy breathe fresh life into each painting's subjects with poetic stories from renowned Irish poet Paul Durcan.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Annual Vocal Chamber Music Festival: Les Parisiennes (virtual)


Janai Brugger, soprano; Amanda Lynn Bottoms, mezzo-soprano; Nicholas Phan, tenor; Myra Huang, piano. The program features the works of trailblazing women composers during the Parisian Belle Epoque, including a rare complete performance of Lili Boulanger's epic song cycle Clairieres dans le ciel.
   Manhattan, New York, NY
8:00 pm
free, no reservation required
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Jazz | Grammy-Winning Jazzman at a Major Concert Hall

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Performance | Erotic Burlesque Show

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