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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 24, 2024?

20 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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20 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, October 24, 2024

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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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Park Walks, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Nature Walk by the Water: Learn About Ecosystem, History, Birds and More

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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Tours, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

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
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Fairs, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Street Fair

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
11:00 am
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Films, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Dial M for Murder (1954) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Starring Grace Kelly

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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Lectures, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Understanding the Toll of Race and Inequality on Health (online)

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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Workshops, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Learn Juggling in the Park

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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Concerts, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

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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Films, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Abigail (2024): horror

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.
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Films, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, The Far Country (1954) with James Stewart

Film | The First Omen (2024): horror


A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Director: Arkasha Stevenson Cast: Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy
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Films, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, The First Omen (2024): horror

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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Lectures, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, How the Cold War Solved Problem of Soviet Displaced Persons After WWII

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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Book Clubs, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene

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
5:30 pm
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Screenings, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, The Bowery on 16mm: Three Short Films

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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Discussions, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Journalism and Democracy in an AI World

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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Discussions, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, The Style and Politics of Choreographer Talley Beatty&rsquo;s Dance

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. 
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Book Discussions, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, A Book about Ray by&nbsp;Ellen Levy

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.
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Book Clubs, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci.

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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Poetry Readings, October 24, 2024, 10/24/2024, 4 Poets Read Their Work

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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Classical Music | Piano Concert


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Musical | Award-Winning Comedy at One of the Major NYC Theaters

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Performance | A Play About Resilience of the Human Spirit and More

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Staged Reading | Tony Nominee in A Daring Play

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