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New York attracts world's best minds to its shores: they come here to interact with each other at conferences and seminars, and while they are here they are often invited to give a talk, a lecture, to be a part of a public discussion. We at Club Free Time give you an opportunity to be a part of it: to watch how those best minds in the world work! Don't miss the opportunities that only New York City (NYC) provides!
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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!
74 free talks, lectures, discussions in New York City (NYC) Fri, 07/11/2025 - and on...
In New York City, you can talk with and listen to the best minds in the world without spending a dime! Just take a look at free talks, lectures, discussion, seminars, conferences listed on this page below!
Gallery Talk | Medieval Treasures: A Century of Stories and Discoveries
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of a landmark medieval collection through expert-led talks that explore key objects, moments, and insights from the past century. Curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars share behind-the-scenes stories and provide a closer look at works on view. Includes time for audience questions and discussion. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 11
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Forum | Philosophy Discussion for LGBTQ+ Community
This LGBTQ+ Philosophy Forum presents opportunities to participate in informal discussions of important works of philosophy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 12
2:45 pm
Free
2:45 pm
Free
Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 12
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current undergraduate and graduate interns for engaging, thematic discussions centered on selected works of art. Participate in interactive conversations that offer fresh perspectives and invite deeper connection with the artwork. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 14
11:00 am
Free
11:00 am
Free
Discussion | Lights, Camera, Action: Cinema Talks
Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking. Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur. This event's talk features Chris Alexander, author of Art! Trash! Terror!: Adventures in Strange Cinema.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 14
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current undergraduate and graduate interns for engaging, thematic discussions centered on selected works of art. Participate in interactive conversations that offer fresh perspectives and invite deeper connection with the artwork. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 14
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Investing 101: Getting Started (Online Series)
Are you new to investing? Join this online session with financial advisor Peter Creedon for a beginner-friendly overview of investment basics. Learn to consider risk and asset allocation and set clear financial goals.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 15
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Analyze and Discuss Poetry
Explorations of poetry facilitated by NYPL staff. Learn about different types of poetry!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 15
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Renowned Artists Pepón Osorio & Miguel Luciano in Conversation: Art as Social Practice
Join two influential figures in contemporary art: Pepón Osorio, a pioneer of large-scale, community-centered installation, and Miguel Luciano, a leading voice in socially engaged multimedia work, for a conversation on cultural identity, public art, and the transformative power of creative expression.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 15
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | The Teacher of Auschwitz: The Story of Fredy Hirsch (Online!)
The Teacher of Auschwitz tells the moving true story of Fredy Hirsch, a courageous 27-year-old gay, Jewish athlete who created a haven for children within the horrors of Auschwitz. Inside a brightly painted wooden hut near the camp’s smokestacks, Hirsch fought to preserve dignity and childhood—staging plays, sharing food, and shielding the youngest prisoners from the daily terror. This powerful account honors Hirsch’s bravery and compassion as he risked everything to teach not just lessons of hope, but survival itself.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 15
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Pre-Concert Conversation: The Global Influence of Jazz
Clarinetist Ken Peplowski joins Rockefeller Brothers Fund President Stephen Heintz and jazz historian Loren Schoenberg for a lively conversation on The Sound of Jazz: Music for Our Time, a new project exploring jazz’s worldwide reach and cultural power. In this pre-concert talk, the trio will reflect on jazz as both an art form and a force for connection across borders.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 15
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Inside Scoop of Bestselling Books
Admired and bestselling authors offer advice and discuss their latest books.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Evening Gallery Walk & Artist-Led Tour of Contemporary Works
Celebrate summer with a special evening of contemporary art. Enjoy extended viewing hours of exhibitions by Tammy Nguyen and Arcmanoro Niles. At 6:30 p.m., Nguyen will lead an artist-guided tour of "A Comedy for Mortals: Paradiso," offering insights into her latest body of work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the li9brary to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Emmy-Winning Producer & Author Discuss New Book on Creativity: Qreative Evolution
Louis Henry Mitchell—the creative director of character design for Sesame Workshop—holds a conversation about his book Qreative Evolution: How to Question Everything to Find Your Creative Fulfillment with Emmy Award–winning producer, creator, and author Trevor Crafts. When he was six years old, Louis Henry Mitchell first saw Muppet creator Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on the Ed Sullivan Show, and a spark was lit that would ultimately lead him to his position at Sesame Workshop. From his early days in comic book illustration, to entertainment design, and finally his dream job, Louis's journey has inspired him to encourage others to follow their heart and create their life with purpose. His belief that everyone is an artist is the core principle behind Qreative Evolution. Louis shares a completely new way of looking at talent, creativity, and living our fullest potential, and gives readers the tools and support needed before the creative process even begins. Through enchanting stories and wisdom gained over his successful and fulfilling career, Louis demonstrates what we can achieve when we are loyal to our creative calling, and how we continue to evolve as works of art throughout our lifetimes. Louis Henry Mitchell is the creative director of character design at Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, where he directs and oversees all aspects of character art. Trevor Crafts is an Emmy Award–winning producer, creator, and author whose passion for bold storytelling, striking visuals, and unforgettable characters have made him a distinctive voice in the entertainment industry. Most recently, Trevor produced the Emmy Award–winning and Critics Choice–nominated documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street. In addition to his accomplishments in film production, he is the author of The Unseen Photos of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, published by Abrams offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the documentary and the show, while highlighting the groundbreaking efforts of its creators through rare and previously unpublished photographs.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Photographic Portraits, Memory & Caribbean Identity in Public Space
Join artist Paul Anthony Smith and curator Jenée Daria Strand for a conversation on "Melodies from a Running Spring," a public art exhibition featuring grayscale photographic portraits displayed across 300 bus shelters in New York, Chicago, and Boston. Blending photography with Smith’s hand-perforated picotage technique, the works challenge romanticized portrayals of Jamaica and the Caribbean diaspora. The discussion will explore how grayscale, texture, and fragmentation create space for memory, ambiguity, and cultural resistance in public view. Reception to follow. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Discussion | A Woman's House in a Man's World (Online!)
Explore the evolving role of women in American history through the lens of a centuries-old home. This virtual parlor chat series offers a chronological journey through 260 years of stories. Guest experts and staff lead a dynamic discussion and audience Q&A centered on the theme "A Woman's House in a Man's World."
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 16
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current undergraduate and graduate interns for engaging, thematic discussions centered on selected works of art. Participate in interactive conversations that offer fresh perspectives and invite deeper connection with the artwork. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 17
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Author Talks about Her New Book on Art Activism: The War of Art
What do artists' protests reveal about the possibilities for protest in our democracy? Lauren O'Neill-Butler's The War of Art invites us to learn, imagine, and mobilize, which attendees do together at this talk joined by O'Neill-Butler and fellow writers E.C. Feiss and Ciaran Finlayson. Artists in America have long battled against injustices, believing that art can in fact "do more." The War of Art tells this history of artist-led activism and the global political and aesthetic debates of the 1960s to the present. In contrast to the financialized art market and celebrity artists, the book explores the power of collective effort -- from protesting to philanthropy, and from wheat pasting to planting a field of wheat. Lauren O'Neill-Butler charts the post-war development of artists' protest and connects these struggles to a long tradition of feminism and civil rights activism. The book offers portraits of the key individuals and groups of artists who have campaigned for solidarity, housing, LGBTQ+, HIV/AIDS awareness, and against Indigenous injustice and the exclusion of women in the art world. Based upon in-depth oral histories with the key figures in these movements, and illustrated throughout, The War of Art is an essential corrective to the idea that art history excludes politics. Lauren O'Neill-Butler is a New York-based writer and editor. Her books include The War of Art: A History of Artists' Protest in America and Let's Have a Talk: Conversations with Women on Art and Culture. A former cofounder of the nonprofit magazine November and Senior Editor of Artforum, she has written for Aperture, Art Journal, Bookforum, and The New York Times, among many others.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 17
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Luddite Book Discussion on Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies (2023)
Inspired by the students of Brooklyn’s Luddite Club, this book club highlights material on the topic of technology’s impact on our individual lives as well as society as a whole, followed by an open discussion to share recent experiences and observations. Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies by Gaia Bernstein (2023) Drawing lessons from the tobacco and food industries, the book demonstrates why government regulation is necessary to curb technology addiction.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 17
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Medieval Treasures: A Century of Stories and Discoveries
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of a landmark medieval collection through expert-led talks that explore key objects, moments, and insights from the past century. Curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars share behind-the-scenes stories and provide a closer look at works on view. Includes time for audience questions and discussion. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 18
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Dancing Experts Breakdown National Identity in Dance
Conceived in collaboration with Janete Da Silva, founder of the Silva Dance Company, this panel discussion highlights how Brazilian artists are reshaping ballet’s future, exploring the role of identity in shaping a dancer’s career. Moderated by the Executive Director of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Roberta Pereira, the confirmed panelists for this talk will include Brazilian-born Nayara Lopes, currently a principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet; Ingrid Silva, founder of the arts equity organization EmpowHer NY and originally from Rio de Janeiro; and Dylan Santos, an eleven-year veteran with Dance Theatre of Harlem and on Broadway in the smash-hit The Lion King. The conversation closes with an open audience question and answer session. Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 19
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Lights, Camera, Action: Cinema Talks
Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking. Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 21
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current undergraduate and graduate interns for engaging, thematic discussions centered on selected works of art. Participate in interactive conversations that offer fresh perspectives and invite deeper connection with the artwork. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 21
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Talk | Experts Explore the Economic Power of Libraries (In Person AND Online!)
Explore how libraries are driving progress toward equitable economic opportunities and contributing to the global effort for decent work and inclusive growth. By centering on workforce development, skills training, and economic inclusion, this session will showcase how libraries unlock growth in communities by providing access to critical resources, digital literacy programs, and job readiness initiatives. Through this, they serve as a gateway to opportunity, ensuring that everyone--regardless of background or socioeconomic status--has the tools to succeed in today's economy. Featured speakers will include (clockwise from top left above) Lisa R. Varga, Associate Executive Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, American Library Association; Diana Price, Central Library Manager, Alexandria Library; Dr. Brandy McNeil, PLA President & Deputy Director for the NY Public Library; Melissa Jacobs, Director of Library Services, NYC Department of Education; Robin Kear, Liaison Librarian and University Senate President, University of Pittsburgh; with moderator Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair ALA IRC UN SDGs Subcommittee and International Library Consultant.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 21
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Investing in Bonds: Risks & Rewards (Online Series)
Discover the essentials of bonds with Prof. Sris Chatterjee of Fordham University. This virtual program explores how bonds work, their price, and the risks to watch for when investing in them.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 22
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Romance Novel Discussion in the Park: Love, Camera, Action
It's enemies to lovers - and everything in-between - as it's time to revel in romance in July. Love, Camera, Action synopsis: "Up-and-coming TV director Cali Daniels knows sex. Well, okay, she knows how to shoot sex scenes, and she’s been hired to direct a highly anticipated steamy episode of the popular series The Demon. This job is her chance at a big-time career in the film and television industry—if only the director of photography—effortlessly sexy Jory Blair—would stop shutting her ideas down at every turn. Now this creative newbie, who she can’t get out of his mind, wants to change the look of his show. Even worse, the friction between them is sparking into blistering chemistry. As collaborating takes on a whole new meaning, and the show’s producer not-so-subtly suggests that Jory sabotage Cali in order to achieve his own goals, they’ll have to decide if chasing their dream jobs is worth losing the dream of a future together." Sign up in advance and pick up your free book, then return to discuss with like-minded fans and hosts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 22
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 22
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Book Synopsis: After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 22
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Talk | Continue the Conversation: Vermeer’s Woman Writing a Letter (Online!)
Join an engaging, live discussion centered on Vermeer’s Woman Writing a Letter, with Her Maid, on loan from the National Gallery of Ireland. Led by art educators, this participatory Zoom session invites art lovers to explore the painting through close-ups and dialogue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Designing the American Century: Thomas J. Campanella on Clarke & Rapuano (In Person AND Online!)
Discover the untold story of Gilmore D. Clarke and Michael Rapuano, two transformative figures in American urban design, through Thomas J. Campanella’s new book Designing the American Century. In this talk, Campanella reveals how the duo extended the legacy of Olmsted and Vaux into the motor age, reshaping New York and beyond with parks, parkways, expressways, and public works. Backed by Robert Moses, their fifty-year partnership helped create iconic sites such as the Central Park Zoo, Riverside Park, Jones Beach, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and more. They also participated in controversial urban renewal projects. Their influence reached national landmarks like Yellowstone and the Pentagon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 22
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Inside Scoop of Bestselling Books
Admired and bestselling authors offer advice and discuss their latest books.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 23
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the li9brary to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 23
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current undergraduate and graduate interns for engaging, thematic discussions centered on selected works of art. Participate in interactive conversations that offer fresh perspectives and invite deeper connection with the artwork. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 24
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 24
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Read & Socialize in a Performing Arts Space
In the middle of the most iconic performing arts campus in the world, indulge in a unique reading party, fuelled by literature and connection. Bring your favorite book, play, musical score—or borrow one from the library. Read for an hour, and then socialize! Plus, enjoy a one-night only pop-up exhibition of some performing arts treasures, while enjoying some curated tunes from our archive. This is a one-of-a-kind reading party you won't want to miss.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 24
5:30 pm
Free
5:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Medieval Treasures: A Century of Stories and Discoveries
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of a landmark medieval collection through expert-led talks that explore key objects, moments, and insights from the past century. Curators, conservators, scientists, and scholars share behind-the-scenes stories and provide a closer look at works on view. Includes time for audience questions and discussion. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 25
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Panel Discussion on A Chorus Line with Orginal Performers
Fifty years ago this year, A Chorus Line hit the stage and became a worldwide sensation! The Theatre on Film and Tape Archive videotaped A Chorus Line in July 1975 during its original Off-Broadway run at the Public Theater, just days before the sold out success moved to Broadway for a record-breaking run. Now, this event celebrates the history of this groundbreaking musical with a panel discussion featuring original 1975 cast members Kelly Bishop, Baayork Lee, Priscilla Lopez, and Donna McKechnie, performers who were all captured in our original recording. Moderated by Broadway producer and director Richard Jay-Alexander, the panel will talk about what led to their involvement and their experiences in the production, and working with Michael Bennett, the original director-choreographer.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 25
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Astronomy Night – Trailblazing Women of Polaris Dawn (In Person AND Online!)
Celebrate a new era of space exploration with a discussion featuring Polaris Dawn astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon. These pioneering engineers and mission specialists will share behind-the-scenes stories from the first commercial spacewalk, record-setting Earth orbit, and breakthrough communications aboard SpaceX’s Polaris Program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 25
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Experts Talk about the Intersection of Arts & Healing
How can the arts be leveraged to influence policy, health systems, and social movements? Leading artists, researchers, and lived experience experts join a conversation exploring the intersection of arts and healing. This conversation will be curated and moderated by Dr. Nisha Sajnani, Assoc. Professor and Director of the NYU Steinhardt Graduate Program in Drama Therapy, Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium, Co-Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, and co-founder of Healing Arts NYC, a city-wide arts and health network. Dr. Sajnani is an advocate for the arts as a global health resource and leads an international network of researchers dedicated to measurably improving lives through the arts and arts therapies. Panelists:
Yazmany Arboleda
Meena Bhasin
Sulu LeoNimm
Joe Salvatore
Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jul 25
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Lights, Camera, Action: Cinema Talks
Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking. Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur. This event features Alissa Wilkinson, author of We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 28
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current undergraduate and graduate interns for engaging, thematic discussions centered on selected works of art. Participate in interactive conversations that offer fresh perspectives and invite deeper connection with the artwork. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 28
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Jul 28
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Interest Rates and the Markets (Online Series)
Explore how interest rates impact investing and everyday financial decisions. Prof. Richard Sylla discusses the forces that shape rates, their relationship to financial markets, and the role of the Federal Reserve in this online session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 29
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 29
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Inside the Exhibition: Talk with Museum Experts
Take a deeper look at Sargent and Paris, an exhibition exploring the formative years of renowned portraitist John Singer Sargent. Featuring early works created while he lived and trained in Paris, the show reveals how Sargent engaged with the French art world--absorbing academic traditions, experimenting with style, and navigating the avant-garde circles that shaped his future career. Join Stephanie Herdrich, American Painting and Drawing Curator, for a look behind the exhibition, offering fresh insights and behind-the-scenes stories. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 29
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Discussion | Artistic Leaders of NYC's Dance Companies Discuss the Craft
This panel discussion features the artistic leaders of all five companies: Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Get an off-stage perspective of the extraordinary on-stage collaboration between the five iconic NYC dance companies that come together annually for the BAAND Together Dance Festival—now in its fifth year! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 29
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Lecture | David Levi Strauss & Michael Taussig in Conversation: Image, Imagination & Radical Thought
Join writer and cultural critic David Levi Strauss and anthropologist Michael Taussig for a rare public conversation on the power of images, the politics of perception, and the imagination’s role in resistance. Strauss is known for his incisive writing on photography, belief, and communication in times of crisis. Taussig, a leading voice in critical anthropology, blends fieldwork with philosophy in genre-defying works that explore magic, memory, and myth. Together, they offer a sharp and poetic lens on contemporary culture, authorship, and collective vision.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 29
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Mystery Story Discussion: Peril in Paris by Whys Bowen
The discussion is led by the book club founder Gloria Sampson Knight. Ticketed attendees are also invited to join an a la carte dinner (paid-for separately) after the discussion. About the book: Lady Georgiana Rannoch and her dashing husband, Darcy, are awaiting a bundle of joy, but an unexpected trip to Paris will thrust them straight into a tangled web of international intrigue in this all-new mystery in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series from Rhys Bowen. Rhys Bowen's work has sold close to 10 million copies, in over 30 languages. She has been nominated for every major mystery award and has won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Jul 29
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Inside Scoop of Bestselling Books
Admired and bestselling authors offer advice and discuss their latest books.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 30
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the li9brary to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 30
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current undergraduate and graduate interns for engaging, thematic discussions centered on selected works of art. Participate in interactive conversations that offer fresh perspectives and invite deeper connection with the artwork. Space is limited; first come, first served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 31
2:00 pm
Free
2:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jul 31
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Discussion | National Book Foundation Panel Celebrates Debut Authors
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 program, which honors debut fiction writers whose work promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape. To celebrate, this event offers a discussion featuring past honorees—Angela Flournoy (The Turner House, 2015 5 Under 35 Honoree), Raven Leilani (Luster, 2020 5 Under 35 Honoree), and Kirstin Valdez Quade (Night at the Fiestas, 2014 5 Under 35 Honoree)—where they reveal the authors and books that most inspired them, and what it means to build a literary career and community in New York. The discussion will be moderated by Natalie Green, Director of Programs & Partnerships at the National Book Foundation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Aug 1
5:00 pm
Free
5:00 pm
Free
Discussion | Experts Talk on the Intersection of Arts & Healing (In Person AND Online!)
How can the arts be leveraged to influence policy, health systems, and social movements? Leading artists, researchers, and lived experience experts join a conversation exploring the intersection of arts and healing. This conversation will be curated and moderated by Dr. Nisha Sajnani, Assoc. Professor and Director of the NYU Steinhardt Graduate Program in Drama Therapy, Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium, Co-Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, and co-founder of Healing Arts NYC, a city-wide arts and health network. Dr. Sajnani is an advocate for the arts as a global health resource and leads an international network of researchers dedicated to measurably improving lives through the arts and arts therapies. Panelists:
AZA Allsop
Mai Lê Hô
David Leventhal
Constantina Theofanopoulou
Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Aug 1
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 4
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Intro to Stock Investing (Online Series)
Robert Mascio of the FINRA Foundation leads this online workshop on the fundamentals of stock investing. Learn how stocks function, what drives price movements, and how to build your portfolio confidently.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 5
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 5
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Conversations with Museum Interns: Exploring Art Together
Join current museum interns for thematic, interactive conversations highlighting works of art from the collection. These brief spotlight talks offer fresh perspectives from the next generation of museum professionals. Space is limited; first-come, first-served basis.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Aug 7
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Inside the Exhibition: Talk with Museum Experts
Take a closer look at select works of art in this in-depth gallery talk led by Sarah Lund, Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in the Department of Drawings and Prints. Explore untold stories and fresh insights alongside a Museum expert, and engage in lively conversation about the objects on view. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Aug 7
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
Discussion | Experts Talk on the Intersection of Arts & Healing (In Person AND Online!)
How can the arts be leveraged to influence policy, health systems, and social movements? Leading artists, researchers, and lived experience experts join a conversation exploring the intersection of arts and healing. This conversation will be curated and moderated by Dr. Nisha Sajnani, Assoc. Professor and Director of the NYU Steinhardt Graduate Program in Drama Therapy, Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium, Co-Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, and co-founder of Healing Arts NYC, a city-wide arts and health network. Dr. Sajnani is an advocate for the arts as a global health resource and leads an international network of researchers dedicated to measurably improving lives through the arts and arts therapies. Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Aug 8
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Origins of the Capital Markets (Online Series)
Dive into the history of the U.S. financial system with MoAF President David Cowen. This session uses rare original documents to explore Alexander Hamilton’s vision and the foundations of American capital markets.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 12
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Volumes and Verse: The Mad Libs of Mathematics
What do Mad Libs and math have in common? More than you might think. In this engaging talk, mathematician Tai-Danae Bradley introduces category theory, a powerful branch of modern mathematics that captures patterns and structure across diverse areas, from algebra to artificial intelligence. Like a Mad Libs template for math, category theory provides a unifying framework behind seemingly disparate ideas and even plays a role in understanding how language models, such as ChatGPT, work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Aug 13
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
Free
Lecture | Volumes and Verse: The Mad Libs of Mathematics
What do Mad Libs and math have in common? More than you might think. In this engaging talk, mathematician Tai-Danae Bradley introduces category theory, a powerful branch of modern mathematics that captures patterns and structure across diverse areas, from algebra to artificial intelligence. Like a Mad Libs template for math, category theory provides a unifying framework behind seemingly disparate ideas and even plays a role in understanding how language models, such as ChatGPT, work.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Aug 13
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Art in Focus: Slow Looking and Conversation
Take a moment to slow down and connect with a single work of art through guided observation and group discussion. No background in art is needed--just curiosity and openness. This relaxed, welcoming program invites all adult learners to engage deeply with one piece at a time. Space is limited; first come, first served. Stickers are distributed 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Aug 15
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | The Art Spy: WWII Resistance and the Fight to Save Masterpieces (Online!)
Discover the gripping true story of Rose Valland, an unsung WWII hero who spied on the Nazis from inside the Jeu de Paume museum in Paris to save priceless works of art. Based on newly uncovered documents, The Art Spy by Michelle Young recounts Valland’s daring undercover work against the Nazis’ massive art looting operation. Michelle Young, journalist, professor, and founder of Untapped New York, will discuss the book in conversation with Laurie Gwen Shapiro, award-winning journalist and author of The Aviator and the Showman.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 18
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Lecture | 7 Strategies for Retirement Investing (Online Series)
Erik Blake, CFP and founder of Blake Wealth Management, shares seven key strategies to help you invest for retirement with clarity and purpose. These strategies are ideal for those planning ahead, especially those seeking financial confidence.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 19
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Inside the Exhibition: Talk with Museum Experts
Delve into the art of preservation with Marlene Yandrisevits, Associate Conservator in the Department of Objects Conservation. Gain new insights into select works of art, explore behind-the-scenes techniques, and uncover the hidden stories revealed through conservation. Includes time for audience questions and discussion. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 19
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
Book Club | Discuss The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay with Fellow Readers
Read at your own pace, then attend a lively, moderator-led discussion with fellow readers. Whether you're a dedicated bibliophile or just looking to connect with others, this is a great way to share your love of reading. The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay by Christopher Clareyis a compelling portrait of one of tennis's greatest champions, focusing on his dominance on clay courts. The book delves into Nadal’s relentless work ethic, mental toughness, and emotional intensity, revealing how he forged an unmatched legacy at Roland Garros. It's a deep exploration of the man behind the legend and the surface that defined him. Space is available on a first-come-first-serve basis while space is available.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 19
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Inside the Exhibition: Talk with Museum Experts
Join Clara Maria Apostolatos, Kress Interpretive Fellow in the Education Department, for an engaging talk on the art movement known as institutional critique. Discover how artists from the 1960s onward turned their focus to the role and power of museums and galleries themselves. Includes a close look at select works of art and time for audience questions. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Aug 21
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
Lecture | Equity Options: Core Concepts (Online Series)
Wrap up the series with Ken Keating of The Options Industry Council. This online session breaks down the basics of equity options—including terminology, strategies, and risks—to help you explore new ways to invest.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 26
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 pm
Free
Gallery Talk | Inside the Exhibition: Talk with Museum Experts
Explore the installation with Carol B. Grossman, Curatorial Scholar in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts. This talk examines intricate enamel objects that reveal the daily rituals and global influences shaping life in England just before industrialization. Includes time for audience questions and close looking. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 26
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
Book Discussion | From Generation to Generation: A Story of Survival, Identity, and Inherited Resilience (Online!)
In "From Generation to Generation: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Identity in the Aftermath of the Shoah," author Michelle Weinfeld traces the legacy of Holocaust survival through the story of her grandfather, Poppy, and her own journey as his granddaughter. Blending vivid family memories with reflections on inherited trauma and antisemitism, Weinfeld’s debut memoir reveals how the past lives on in future generations, and how love, history, and resilience shape identity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 26
7:00 pm
Free
7:00 pm
Free
Book Club | Discuss The Housemaid with Fellow Readers
Read at your own pace, then attend a lively, moderator-led discussion with fellow readers. Whether you're a dedicated bibliophile or just looking to connect with others, this is a great way to share your love of reading. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller about Millie, a woman with a troubled past who takes a live-in housekeeping job for a wealthy family. What seems like a dream opportunity quickly turns sinister as she uncovers disturbing secrets hidden behind the mansion’s polished exterior. With chilling twists and mounting suspense, Millie must fight to survive as the truth unravels. Space is available on a first-come-first-serve basis while space is available.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Oct 21
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
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