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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 24, 2024?
64 free events take place on Thursday, October 24 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 October 24 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 October . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 24, 2024?
64 free events take place on Thursday, October 24 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 October 24 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 October . 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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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!
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!
64 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, October 24, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Park Walk | Nature Walk by the Water: Learn About Ecosystem, History, Birds and More
This nature tour of the park will focus on the restored tidal marsh ecosystem, with some ecological history of NYC weaved in. Learn about the great potential these habitats have both as an oasis for migrating birds and how they serve as buffers from storms and sea level rise, and increase the resiliency of our waterfront and neighborhoods. Please make sure you arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many
These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$4
$4
Workshop | Pick Up Pickleball
An exciting fusion of badminton and tennis, pickleball has been proven to strengthen muscles, boost cardiovascular health, and enhance brain function.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Street Fair
Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Parade | Ticker Tape Parade Celebrating the New York Liberty's WNBA Championship!
The parade will celebrate the historic win by the New York Liberty women's basketball team. There will be a ceremony at City Hall plaza afterward.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
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
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Dial M for Murder (1954) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Starring Grace Kelly
Trying to get his wife Margot's inheritance, ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice tries to have her murdered. After he discovers her affair with Mark Halliday, Tony blackmails an old acquaintance to carry out the murder. But the plan goes awry, and Margot doesn't die. Tony now has to outwit the police before they discover his attempted murder. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In a career spanning six decades, he directed over 50 feature films, many of which are still widely watched and studied today. Known as the "Master of Suspense," he became as well known as any of his actors thanks to his many interviews, his cameo roles in most of his films, and his hosting and producing the television anthology Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-65). His films garnered 46 Academy Award nominations, including six wins, although he never won the award for Best Director despite five nominations. Grace Kelly, also known as Grace of Monaco, was an American actress and Princess of Monaco as the wife of Prince Rainier III from their marriage on April 18, 1956, until her death in 1982. Prior to her marriage, she starred in several significant films in the early to mid-1950s. She received an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards and was ranked 13th on the American Film Institute's 25 Greatest Female Stars list. Ages 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Film | Radical Creatives (2024): Courage for the Unknown
This documentary showcases radical creatives from diverse backgrounds at a Finnish university who courageously drive towards the new and unknown. Director: Emilia Hernesniemi 58 min.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Lecture | Understanding the Toll of Race and Inequality on Health (online)
Though America is the wealthiest country in the world -- and spends more on medical care than any other nation. Yet, we have the poorest health outcomes. Racial disparities in health, from birth to the end of life, have remained stubbornly in place for decades or longer, even among educated, wealthy Black Americans. This talk by Linda Villarosa will discuss these issues, and lean into solutions informed by her perspective as a journalist.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Screening | Hispanic Heritage Celebration: TV Show and Concert Recordings with Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Grammy Awards, and More
Immerse yourself in a curated selection of TV shows and musical programs celebrating some of the most influential and groundbreaking contributions by legendary Hispanic and Latino/a performers. Screenings will include the Latin Grammy Awards, Saturday Night Live with Desi Arnaz, performances by Celia Cruz and Tito Puente as well as children's shows such as Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go, The Brothers Garcia, etc.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park
Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
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
Free
Free
Workshop | Craft Studio
Open 'studio' craft sessions are a great opportunity for seniors to be creative, learn new skills, and socialize with others through group activities and individual projects.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music in Midtown: Reflections on Scriabin
A recital by pianist Nicolas Namoradze.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Baroque Works for Flute and Harpischord (In Person AND Online!)
Melanie Williams, Baroque flute; and Rebecca Pechefsky, harpsichord, perform works by J.S. Bach's pupil Johann Ludwig Krebs (1713-1780) and Georg Benda (1722-1795).
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | Abigail (2024): horror
The 12-year old daughter of a powerful figure in the underworld is kidnapped by a group of criminals. They hold her for ransom in an isolated mansion, but they soon discover she’s actually a bloodthirsty vampire, and their plan quickly unravels. Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett Cast: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Alisha Weir, Giancarlo Esposito
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Far Country (1954) with James Stewart
At the height of the Yukon Gold Rush, cowboy Jeff Webster and his partner, Ben Tatum, want in on the action, and decide to drive their cattle from Wyoming to Yukon. Along their journey, the two run afoul of crooked lawman Gannon, who vows revenge when they escape him. After traveling through all manner of terrain, Webster and Tatum finally arrive at their destination. But Gannon has business in the town, and he intends to make good on his promise. Director: Anthony Mann Cast: James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan James Stewart was an American actor. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart's film career spanned 80 films from 1935 to 1991. With the strong morality, which he portrayed both on and off the screen, he epitomized the "American ideal" in the mid-twentieth century. In 1999, the American Film Institute (AFI) ranked him third on its list of the greatest American male actors. He received numerous honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1980, the Kennedy Center Honor in 1983, as well as the Academy Honorary Award and Presidential Medal of Freedom, both in 1985.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Blend of Jazz and South-African Traditional Sound
The JFCI (Jazz Camp for Female Instrumentalist) Music Ensemble fuses jazz and South-African traditional sound, creating a harmonious combination that showcases the origins and influences drawn from the diverse cultures and areas reflected in the group.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays
This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Staged Reading | How Power Flows: High Tech vs. Ancient Ritual
A new play by Thandiwe Mawungwa about bringing a cutting-edge technology to a small village where nothing happens without the consultation and approval of ancestors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | The Art of Philip Guston
Brinda Kumar, Associate Curator of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art, introduces you to the work of Philip Guston and teaches about the extraordinary promised gift of two hundred and twenty paintings and drawings from the artist's daughter Musa Guston Mayer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Hallowscream Fright Walk
A spooky celebration with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more!
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | How the Cold War Solved Problem of Soviet Displaced Persons After WWII
A lecture by Sheila Fitzpatrick will draw on the analysis of postwar great power politics and diplomacy with regard to “displaced persons” from the Soviet Union offered in new book, Lost Souls: Soviet Displaced Persons and the Birth of the Cold War, to be published by Princeton University Press in November.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Tour - Hispanic Legends and Latin Grammy
This event highlights rare archive treasures featuring Hispanic legends, such as Desi Arnaz, Jose Feliciano, and Rita Moreno. The curator talk will be followed by a tour of the Latin Grammy exhibit: costumes, instruments, artifacts, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Work by Gershwin for Piano Concerto Competition
Finalists will perform Gershwin's (1898-1937) Rhapsody in Blue. Please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance of the performance to sign in to the building and receive your visitor badge.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene
For Arthur Rowe, the trip to the charity fete was a joyful step back into adolescence, a chance to forget the nightmare of the Blitz and the aching guilt of having mercifully murdered his sick wife. He was surviving alone, outside the war, until he happened to win a cake at the fete. From that moment, he is ruthlessly hunted by Nazi agents and finds himself the prey of malign and shadowy forces.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | New Faculty Books
A celebration of recent publications from literary studies faculty members. Presenters: -- Siddhartha Deb on The Light at the End of the World and Twilight Prisoners -- Uche Nduka on Bainbridge Island Notebook -- Anne Margaret Daniel on The Great Gatsby Translation and The Great Gatsby - The 1926 Broadway Script
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | An Evening with German Writer Fatma Aydemir
Fatma Aydemir is a writer and journalist based in Berlin. She is a co-founder and editor of the German literary magazine Delfi. Her debut novel Ellbogen [Ellbow] came out in 2017 and was adapted as a movie in 2023. Her second novel Djinns won several literary awards in Germany and will come out in English in Fall 2024. She will appear with her translator, Jon Cho-Polizzi.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today
This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, reservation required
$5, reservation required
Opening Reception | South Korean Avant-Garde: Artist Performance and Opening Reception
Off the beaten track: the artistic meanderings of Sung Neung Kyung is a retrospective exhibition of his decades-long career which includes his creations from the 1970s to the current day. Sung is recognized as a innovative figure in the South Korean avant-garde, exploring alternative mediums such as performance, photography, and archival methods to examine the construction of knowledge and power, frequently as a reaction to sociopolitical tensions. 5pm-6pm: performance by the artist 6pm-8pm: opening reception
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | The Bowery on 16mm: Three Short Films
Join us for three films on 16 mm featuring one of NYC's oldest and most architecturally diverse streets, the Bowery! The Bowery Men's Shelter (1972): A portrait of the men's shelter on East 3rd Street in New York City. It is the only home for many alcoholics, drug addicts and ex-mental patients. Directed by Tony Ganz and Rhody Streeter. (10 min.) How do you like the Bowery? (1972): Men from the Bowery in New York are interviewed and speak candidly about how they think and feel. Directed by Dan Halas and Alan Raymond. (14 min.) On the Bowery (1965): A dramatization of life on New York's Skid Row, refuge for the homeless, the alcoholic and other marginal people. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. (65 min.)
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Echo of the Seasons: Nature's Beauty in Paintings and Prints
Echo of the Seasons: paintings and digital prints honoring nature's cyclical beauty, capturing the rhythm of the natural world as a mirror of our inner landscapes. The collection examines not only the outward beauty of the environment but also the emotional and psychological responses that nature inspires in us. Each piece reflects the collective human experience, revealing how moments in time—fleeting and monumental—influence our identity. Artists: Ai-Wen Wu Kratz, Anne Tichich, Brenda Rodríguez, Darwiche Chamaa, Eszter Takacs, Howard Harris, Katja van den Bogaert, Kenji INOUE, Nancy Holleran, Rachel Ovadia, Rebecca Stenn, Ronnie Genotti, Sanna Vakkilainen, Spencer Frazer, Yuji Mostafavee
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Emergent City (2024): Documentary on Brooklyn Neighborhood Fight
Industry City, a Brooklyn industrial area, sparks conflict when purchased by global developers. Residents, city officials, and planners clash over differing visions for the city's urban development future. Directors: Kelly Anderson, Jay Arthur Sterrenberg 95 min. Followed by a conversation with director Kelly Anderson
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Enigma: Canvases Inspired by Dali, Van Gogh, Monet
Olivia Kapoor's technique is intimate and reflective, merging designs and dimensions that invite onlooker into a dream-like interaction with each artwork. Kapoor is known for her ability to reveal ethereal dimensions through time and emotion, daring classic notions of color, form, and texture. Her canvases are inspired by such masters as Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, and Claude Monet.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Into the Quiet and the Light: Water, Life, and Land Loss in South Louisiana, Author/Photographer in Conversation with a Researcher
In South Louisiana, at the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, water--and a history of controlling it--is omnipresent. Through a series of photographs by Virginia Hanusik, The book contemplates the vulnerabilities and opportunities of life on the water amid a continuing climate crisis driven by fossil fuel extraction--past, present, and future. The work includes stories, anecdotes, and insights from scholars, artists, activists, and practitioners working in the area. Into the Quiet and the Light recognizes the diverse voices that converge in the water-dominated landscapes of South Louisiana. Photographer Virginia Hanusik will be joined in conversation by contributor Billy Fleming, and researcher and Assistant Professor Darien Alexander Williams.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Jimi Kabela: Amalgamation
The show features richly painted abstract oil paintings from 2023 and 2024. The works exude energy in their use of oil and bits of fabric from the Congo.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Slice of Life: Paintings - Floating Visions
Slice of Life highlights a collection of Kim MacConnel's "bedsheet" paintings as well as a set of smaller gouaches on paper. The presentation, created between 1979 and 1981, offers fresh insight into an important figure of the Pattern and Decoration movement. The cotton-sheeting base of the bedsheet pieces, painted with diluted acrylics and pinned to the walls as if they are positioned temporarily, bestows the works with a sense that they are floating visions that could vanish at any time. The artist sees this impermanence as a reflection of our current moment, mainly the urgent issue of climate change and its predicted effects over the coming decades. MacConnel is one of the founding artists of the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s. MacConnel's word has been presented at the Whitney Biennials of 1975, 1977, 1979,1981, 1985; the Museum of Ghent, Belgium; MoMA PS1, New York; Contemporary Art Museum Houston; Museum of Modern Art, New York.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Tyler Hobbs: Order/Disorder
Generative artist Tyler Hobbs launches his groundbreaking debut monograph. He will talk with Noam Segal, the LG Electronics Associate Curator at the Guggenheim Museum, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: The Museum of the Old Colony
Pablo Delano and Laura Katzman examine Delano's site-specific exhibition, The Museum of the Old Colony.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Reading | European Literature Night 2024
Discover the diverse world of new European literature. Meet the authors and translators creating it. Featuring writers from Czechia, Switzerland, Portugal, Romania, Poland, Lithuania, and Germany.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Hurricane Worlds: World-Making, Ways of Knowing, Ways of Art
A conversation about hurricanes, hurricane knowledge, and hurricane imaginaries. This dialogue with scholars and artists working on hurricanes helps to launch a collective research and arts initiative that will bring together researchers, historians, artists, scientists, and oral and vernacular history in a project to gather the epistemologies, world-making, and art-making of peoples who live and have lived in Hurricane worlds, and those who are now becoming part of that growing and migrating geography.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | In Dialogue: Portraiture Through Photography, Charcoal and Ink
In Dialogue: Catherine Opie & Anna Park is showing two methods of contemporary portraiture: through photography and charcoal and ink on paper. You are invited to explore these visual distinctive languages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Journalism and Democracy in an AI World
In an era where democracy hinges on access to accurate information, the global media landscape faces growing threats and shrinking resources. Behind the decline are tech behemoths that divert advertising dollars from news outlets to their platforms, platforms which have long profited from hosting news stories, headlines, and summaries. This business model rewards sensationalism at a time when we are just beginning to see the effects of generative AI on an informed electorate on which democracy relies. This special panel of international experts will discuss global efforts to support quality journalism, the need to protect free expression and diverse cultures, and the critical role of platform payments in sustaining reliable information.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Politics of Imperial Dress in Byzantium, Sicily, Venice, & Rome
To inaugurate the Byzantine Studies Conference (and to celebrate its 50th anniversary), keynote lecturer Henry Maguire (Professor Emeritus, Johns Hopkins University) will present "The Politics of Imperial Dress in Byzantium, Sicily, Venice, and Rome."
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Rose Schneiderman: A Voice for Women and Workers (online)
Early 20th-century labor and suffrage activist Rose Schneiderman served as an advisor to FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt, helping establish the eight-hour workday, workers' compensation, and other protections that benefit workers today. Annie Schneiderman Valliere, a great-niece of Rose Schneiderman, is the speaker.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | The Style and Politics of Choreographer Talley Beatty’s Dance
An iconic figure in 20th-century dance, Talley Beatty developed a dance style, grounded in the blues aesthetic, that integrated ballet, vernacular, modern, jazz, and African diasporic movement. Through his monumental dance art as a choreographer Talley Beatty helped shape American life. His sense of humor resonated in his choreography, in which his approaches to using movement vocabulary of these different forms was often surprising and amusing. His work also focused on his own life of alienation, racial discrimination, and hardships, so that his exploration of these struggles shaped the Black tradition in American art. This evening event brings together dance historians, dance students and professionals, and artistic directors, who worked with Beatty's choreography on Broadway or in his concert dance theater pieces. The center of the program will include excerpts from an interview Marcea Daiter conducted with Talley Beatty on September 10, 1992. Beatty tells colorful stories of his childhood, his dance training in Chicago, performing, choreographing, and recalls anecdotes about his associates including Katherine Dunham, Alvin Ailey, Duke Ellington, Jerome Robbins, and others. As part of this event, Marcea Daiter and Dyane Harvey-Salaam co-host a panel discussion about Talley Beatty’s life and career. Registration required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | A Book about Ray by Ellen Levy
A Book about Ray is the first full-career survey of the idiosyncratic life and work of Ray Johnson, a collagist, performance artist, and pioneer of mail art. Ray Johnson (1927-1995), a.k.a. “New York’s most famous unknown artist,” was notorious for the elaborate games he played with the institutions of the art world, soliciting their attention even as he rejected their invitations. In A Book about Ray, Ellen Levy offers a comprehensive study of the artist who turned the business of career-making into a tongue-in-cheek performance, tracing his artistic development from his arrival at Black Mountain College in 1945 to his death in 1995. Levy describes Johnson’s practice as one that was constantly shifting—whether in tone, in its address to potential audiences, or among three primary artistic modes: collage, performance, and correspondence art. A Book about Ray takes an elliptical path, circling around rather than trying to arrest in flight the elusive artist and his purposefully ephemeral art. By crafting the book in this way, Levy evokes Ray Johnson’s art in the moment of its making and draws readers into the artist’s world, while making them feel, from the beginning, that they somehow already know their way around that world. In exploring Johnson’s scene, readers will also encounter the artists who influenced him, like Joseph Cornell and Marcel Duchamp, and his friends and peers like Jasper Johns, Allan Kaprow, Robert Rauschenberg, and Andy Warhol. The work of such figures will look forever different in light of Johnson’s subversive take on their shared aesthetic. At this event, author Ellen Levy will discuss her new book and more with Allison Nellis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci.
From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes a memoir of life in and out of the kitchen. Stanley Tucci grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around the kitchen table. He shared the magic of those meals with in The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table, and now he takes readers beyond the savory recipes and into the compelling stories behind them. Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about his growing up in Westchester, New York; preparing for and shooting the foodie films Big Night and Julie & Julia; falling in love over dinner; and teaming up with his wife to create meals for a multitude of children.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | A Red Becoming: Speculative Engagements with Indigenous Art
This lecture examines how three contemporary Indigenous artists are reimagining Indigenous embodiment. Focusing on Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Jeffrey Gibson, and Raven Halfmoon, each artist has a distinct technique for speculating on Indigenous representation. Speaker Joseph M. Pierce is a Scholar in Residence at the Museum of Modern Art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Open Mike | Nuyorican Poets Cafe
An open mike with a photographic twist.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5
$5
Discussion | Re-visioning Native Histories
Cree artist Kent Monkman and Nathan Young, a member of the Delaware Tribe, look at some of the foundational narratives of the United States of America, centering Indigenous figures, events, and narratives that have been downplayed or erased.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Poetry Reading | 4 Poets Read Their Work
Matthew Rohrer, Annelyse Gelman, Jack Underwood, and Matthew Zapruder are the readers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Disrupted City: Walking the Pathways of Memory and History in Lahore
Manan Ahmed Asif's sweeping history of Pakistan's capital.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Choral Works
NOVUS; Alicia Hall Moran, soprano; Gabriel Kahane, Holland Andrews, and Holcombe Waller (the chorus of inconvenient statistics); choirs from the Borough of Manhattan Community College; Daniela Candillari, conductor, perform Gabriel Kahane’s (b. 1981) oratorio, emergency shelter intake form.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Works for String Quartet
Momenta Quartet (Emilie-Anne Gendron, Alex Shiozaki, violins; Stephanie Griffin, viola; Michael Haas, cello). Program: Charles Ives (1874-1954), A Set of Three Short Pieces Julian Carrillo (1875-1965), String Quartet # 4 Stephanie Griffin, The Overgrown Cathedral Claude Vivier (1948-1983), Zipangu
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Play | After the Revolution by Tony-Nominated Playwright
A bright, promising young activist must confront a shocking secret in her lauded family's past. "...smart, engrossing" - NY Times, "...laced with welcome wit" - Backstage. Written by Amy Herzog, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (4000 Miles)
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Transitional Love Stories: A Couple Questions Their Life Choices
Alejandra and Daniel are happily married, however, questions about the lives not led challange their relationship. Could a different career path, personal, and love choices have led to a better life? Transitional Love Stories invites the onlooker to follow different versions of each character to see which one can find the truest, happiest version of themselves. Written by Jordan Ramirez Puckett Directed by Ellie Heyman
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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City Walk | Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront
Spanning across six acres, this Illuminating display features an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue. Guests are immersed in the installation as they walk a winding path through the ethereal painted landscape framed by the city's iconic skyline and the waterfront.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Jazz and Classical Music
Classical music performers: Max Zorin (Violin), Julian Milkis (Clarinet), Evgenia Pilyavina (Piano), Varduhi Khachatryan (Mezzo-Soprano), Nadya Meykson (Violin), Anat Malkin Almani (Viola), Gloria Kim (Cello). Jazz: All Stars Jazz Band - Yaacov Mayman (Saxophone), Edsel Gomez (Piano), Bobby Sanabria (Drums), Santi Debriano (Bass), Special Guest- Nutsa Shanshiashvilli (Vocals).
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | New Latin Ideas in Composition
The New Latin Wave brings their popular Latine Composers Showcase with some of New York’s most unique Latine voices. Featuring “verolis” led by bassist and composer Kenneth Jiménez, with Ingrid Laubrock on tenor saxophone and Christopher Hoffman on cello, the evening will also highlight a collaboration between composer Mobéy Lola Irizarry and flutist justine lee hooper. These innovative musicians showcase the depth and breadth of this vibrant corner of the Latine cultural multiverse
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works
The New School Studio Orchestra performs works by Bob Brookmeyer (1929-2011).
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Comedy Club | Bomb Shelter Comedy Show
Bomb Shelter is a free weekly comedy show in New York City where you'll find some of the best comedians performing. Expect free pizza. With: JL Cauvin Corey Tindall Mark McPartland Shivani Dave
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Musical | Broadway Actors in a Tony Winner's Musical Comedy
Regular Price: $89CFT Member Price: $0.00
Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Ravel and More at a Landmark Venue
Regular Price: $60CFT Member Price: $0.00
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