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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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free events,
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every day of the year
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that only New York provides:
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71 free talks, lectures, discussions in New York City (NYC) Fri, 07/18/2025 - 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 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
Lecture | What If? Silenced Voices of 20th Century Jewish Art (Online!)
Art historian Ori Z. Soltes explores the work of Jewish artists silenced by the Holocaust in this online talk. Through powerful images and reflection, Soltes considers what voices like Charlotte Salomon, Felix Nussbaum, Erna Dem, and Fritz Taussig might have contributed had they lived to complete their creative journeys. A moving meditation on loss, legacy, and untapped potential in 20th-century visual art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 23
12:00 pm
Free
12:00 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
registration recommended, free...
3:00 pm
registration recommended, free...
Discussion | Artistic Leaders of NYC's Dance Companies Discuss the Craft
This panel discussion features the artistic leaders of all five companies: Ballet Hispanico, 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 at a Mansion: 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
Discussion | Lights, Camera, Action: Cinema Talk on Director Jonathan Demme
Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking. Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur. This meeting will focus on There's No Going Back: The Life and Work of Jonathan Demme Jonathan Demme, one of the most influential and dynamic directors of the twentieth century, was a fearless and radical filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer―a compassionate artist, advocate, and humanist who was compelled to tell the stories of marginalized communities. His intense passion and appreciation of music, culture, and art were interwoven throughout his life and extraordinary body of work. Best known for Melvin and Howard (1980), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Philadelphia (1993), and Beloved (1998), Demme was an Oscar-winning filmmaker with a recognizable style and voice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 4
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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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
Book Club | Classic Book Discussion in the Park: The War of the Worlds
"When an army of invading Martians lands in England, panic and terror seize the population. As the aliens traverse the country in huge three-legged machines, incinerating all in their path with a heat ray and spreading noxious toxic gases, the people of the Earth must come to terms with the prospect of the end of human civilization and the beginning of Martian rule." 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, Aug 5
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, Aug 5
3:00 pm
Free
3:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library 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, Aug 6
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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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
Discussion | Lights, Camera, Action: Cinema Talk on the Oscars
Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking. Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur. This meeting will focus on 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins This book is an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Academy Awards as top stars and filmmakers discuss their Oscar wins and tell never-before-told tales of Hollywood's biggest night, in a collection of original interviews with Turner Classic Movies host and entertainment media journalist Dave Karger.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 11
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 pm
Free
Lecture | Spies of the Revolution: Real Stories from Greater New York (Online!)
Explore the covert world of espionage in Revolutionary-era New York with a local historian. From shadowy spycraft to intelligence operations that shaped the course of the war, discover the true stories behind the legends. This talk separates myth from fact, shedding light on the civilians and soldiers who operated in secrecy for the cause of independence.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 11
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 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
Book Discussion | Discuss Iconic Poetry by John Keats
For this poetry discussion, talk about two of the odes written by John Keats in the Spring of 1819: "Ode to a Nightengale" and "Ode on a Grecian Urn."
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Aug 13
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library 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, Aug 13
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 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
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, Aug 16
3:30 pm
Free
3:30 pm
Free
Discussion | Lights, Camera, Action: Political Arthouse Cinema 1960-1990
Talks on movies, the culture of cinema, and filmmaking. Hosted by Scott Adlerberg, film connoisseur. This meeting will focus on Revolution in 35mm: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema from the Arthouse to the Grindhouse, 1960-1990 This book examines examines how political violence and resistance was represented in arthouse and cult films from 1960 to 1990. This historical period spans the Algerian war of independence and the early wave of post-colonial struggles that reshaped the Global South, through the collapse of Soviet Communism in the late ‘80s. It focuses on films related to the rise of protest movements by students, workers, and leftist groups, as well as broader countercultural movements, Black Power, the rise of feminism, and so on.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 18
12:30 pm
Free
12:30 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
Book Club | Novella Discussion Group: Ask the Dust by John Fante
Ask the Dust is the story of Arturo Bandini, a young writer in 1930s Los Angeles who falls hard for the elusive, mocking, unstable Camilla Lopez, a Mexican waitress. Struggling to survive, he perseveres until, at last, his first novel is published. But the bright light of success is extinguished when Camilla has a nervous breakdown and disappears . . . and Bandini forever rejects the writer’s life he fought so hard to attain.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Aug 20
4:30 pm
Free
4:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library 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, Aug 20
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...
Book Club | Luddite Book Discussion: Tech Agnostic by Greg M. Epstein
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. Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation by Greg M. Epstein (2024) The humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT explores what it means to be a critical thinker about this new faith centered around technology, and takes readers on a journey towards reasserting our common humanity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Aug 21
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Maritime Book Club: Literature, History & Preservation
Participate in this recurring maritime-themed book club. Join a lively discussion of The Doctors Blackwell, Janice P. Nimura’s compelling biography of Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell, sisters who shattered barriers in 19th-century medicine. The book traces their pioneering journey to becoming America’s first female physicians and founding the country’s first hospital staffed entirely by women. Stop by, whether you’ve read the full selection or are just curious to listen in.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Mon, Aug 25
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 pm
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 Club | Dicuss the Book Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Join a lively discussion about the #1 New York Times Bestseller! Synopsis: Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it's the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with--of all things--her mind. True chemistry results. But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America's most beloved cooking show, Supper at Six. Elizabeth's unusual approach to cooking ("combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride") proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn't just teaching women to cook. She's daring them to change the status quo.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, Aug 26
4:00 pm
Free
4:00 pm
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 Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
Bring a book or check one out of the library 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, Aug 27
6:00 pm
Free
6:00 pm
Free
Book Discussion | Inside While Israel Slept: Intelligence, Assumptions, and Surprise (In Person AND Online!)
Journalist Yaakov Katz discusses his new book, While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East, co-authored with Amir Bohbot, in conversation with New York Times columnist Bret Stephens. The event examines questions surrounding Israeli intelligence and military preparedness ahead of the October 7 attacks, and considers how political and strategic assumptions shaped the response.
New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Sep 3
6:30 pm
Free
6:30 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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