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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 10, 2025?
41 free events take place on Friday, October 10 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out October 10 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of October . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 10, 2025?
41 free events take place on Friday, October 10 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out October 10 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of October . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
41 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, October 10, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing design literacy among the general public.
Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis & Basketball
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 2:15pm Shanghai ATP and Wuhan WTA
2:45pm - 5:30pm Shanghai ATP and Wuhan WTA
8:00pm - 10:00pm WNBA Finals
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Dance Lesson | Connect with Your Body Using Kinetic Awareness Practices: Full Body
Kinetic Awareness is a concept developed by renowned choreographer Elaine Summers, a somatic practice that identifies areas of held tension and uses slow movement and laying on balls to release it. It is a great way to connect with your body and it can help with stress and pain management. In these classes, various experts of Summers' practice teach how to use this concept over different parts of the body. Anyone can attend--no dance experience necessary. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring a blanket. Balls will be available to use.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Open Studios | Paintings and Ceramics: Tranquil but not Passive
Los Angeles-based artist Hana Ward is due to make her first solo exhibition debut. The set includes paintings and ceramics which base inspiration from thinkers such as Howard Thurman and Thomas Troward. Ward sets to explore the relationship between our own self-contemplation and an all-originating spirit. Her pieces are centered on moments of reflection with hued interiors and landscapes that appear tranquil; however, her images are far from passive.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Film | Maxxxine (2024): Horror Film Starring Mia Goth
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. Director: Ti West Cast: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins Mia Goth is an English actress who has earned recognition with the films A Cure For Wellness (2016), High Life (2018), Suspiria (2018), and Emma (2020). She achieved a career breakthrough as a scream queen by playing Maxine Minx and Pearl in the X film series (2022–2024).
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Day of the Jackal (1973): Political Thriller
Suspense thriller about a daring plot to murder French President Charles De Gaulle; based on Frederick Forsyth's best-seller. Director: Fred Zinnemann Cast: Edward Fox, Alan Badel, Tony Britton, Cyril Cusack, Derek Jacobi, Michael Lonsdale
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Pulse (2001): Japanese Techno-Horror Film
Two groups of people discover evidence that suggests spirits may be trying to invade the human world through the Internet. Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa Cast: Kumiko Asō, Haruhiko Kato, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka In Japanese with English subtitles. Popcorn will be served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Behind the Work: Exploring Process and Inspiration
Artist Nigel Cooke joins curator Judy Hecker for a conversation about the processes and inspirations behind his latest body of work. Since the late 1990s, Cooke has pushed the boundaries of figurative painting, creating organic abstractions that blend the mind and body, the human and natural worlds, and past and present. Using sketches and paintings made on location around the world, his work balances structure and collapse, exploring tension, movement, and a personal vocabulary of forms that continuously evolves.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014): Comedy-Drama with Ralph Fiennes
A writer meets the owner of an aging, elegant hotel, who tells him stories about the hotel's glorious past. Director: Wes Anderson Cast: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan American filmmaker Wes Anderson is notable as an auteur, employing a distinctive visual and narrative style. His movies have won several Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes. Ralph Fiennes is an English actor, film producer, and director. A Shakespeare interpreter, Fiennes excelled onstage at the Royal National Theatre before having further success at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Widely regarded as one of Britain's most well-known and popular actors, he has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and an Emmy Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings
Designed to inspire, building highlights include:
The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown
A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks
Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
2:30 pm
Regular: $17.85
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Regular: $17.85
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4:00 pm
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Regular: $17.85
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Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Birdwatching | Evening Birding in the Park with NYC Audubon
Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call New York home during migratory season with guided tours by NYC Audubon, led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. This park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will’s-widow!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | In Conversation with Academy Award and Tony Nominated Costume Designer
Join Host Randy Cohen in a live podcast recording in an interview with costume designer and longtime Taylor set designer Santo Loquasto. Cohen will question Loquasto on one place, one person, and one thing that is important to him. Santo is the principal set and costume designer for the Paul Taylor Dance Company, with many professional accolades under his belt. He has received 3 Academy Award nominations for film design,18 Tony nominations for his work in theatre, winning 4 Tonys and Drama Desk Awards to date.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)
Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Poetry Reading | Prize-Winning, New Yorker-Featured Poets Share Their Works (+Signing)
A reading by Aria Aber, Rachel Mannheimer, Maggie Millner, and Leigh Sugar, followed by a reception/signing with books for sale. Aria Aber's debut poetry collection, Hard Damage, won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize and the Whiting Award. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, New Republic, The Yale Review, Granta, and elsewhere. Her first novel, Good Girl, was published this year. Rachel Mannheimer 's first book, Earth Room, was selected by Louise Glück as the inaugural winner of the Changes Book Prize and published in 2022. She's also a contributing editor at The Yale Review. Maggie Millner is the author of Couplets, a New York Times Editors' Choice, one of The Atlantic's ten best books of 2023, and a finalist for the LA Times Book Award in Poetry and the Lambda Literary Award for lesbian poetry. Maggie's poems have appeared in Best American Poetry, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and elsewhere. Leigh Sugar's debut collection, Freeland, was a finalist for both the Alice James Award and the Jake Adam York Prize. She also created and edited the anthology That’s a Pretty Thing to Call It: Poetry and Prose by Artists Teaching in Carceral Settings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Symposium | Explore Revolutionary Yugoslavia through Art, Film, & Archives (Day 1)
This symposium explores the cultural and political legacies of the revolutionary Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia through the lenses of art, archives, and film. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and the defeat of fascism in 1945, the symposium examines how creative practices that fused art and activism, both official and grassroots, shaped partisan antifascist struggle, socialist revolution and reconstruction, as well as their contested afterlives. One of the key questions the symposium addresses is how these Yugoslav partisan archives stage sites of alternative imaginaries in opposition to the dominant global regimes of late capitalist precarity and violence. By bringing visual art, architecture, archives, and film into dialogue, the symposium underscores the complexity of socialist Yugoslavia’s cultural production and its continuing resonance today. Day 1: Friday, October 10 5:30pm | Evening Film Screening
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
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Museums | Friday Evening at the Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and café will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Pilates in the Park
Club Pilates leads a series of controlled movements that emphasize proper form and breathing techniques to strengthen and improve flexibility in the core, back, and lower body. For ages 16+.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Accordion Virtuoso: Fairytales & Original Compositions
Hanzhi Wang crafts new and original pieces, drawing inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's stories and her hometown, Suzhou, where tradition and innovation come together. She's spearheading the resurgence of her instrument on the world's largest classical music stages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Latin American Writers Share Their Fiction
Emerging Latin American writers Miguel Gomes, María Cristina González, Luis Palacio, and Alister Ramírez Márquez readtheir original fiction prose aloud.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Lincoln Center-Featured Musician Plays Multi-Genre Show
Nathan Farrell is an emerging vocalist, saxophonist, songwriter, and producer making waves in New York City’s music scene. Performing traditional pop, R&B, and alternative jazz, he draws on a diverse palette of influences to craft an eclectic sound uniquely his own. In 2025 he released his debut EP Lovesick Jukebox, a bold exploration of his influences, celebrating the golden age of 20th-century pop—from soulful ballads to groove-driven funk and timeless anthems—through his immersive sound. He's been featured in viral music videos and live performances nationwide with Lawrence, and is a vocalist with the Jazz at Pride Orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center, directed by Grammy and Tony-winning orchestrator Bryan Carter. A seasoned performer, he has made his mark on iconic NYC stages including Brooklyn Steel, City Winery, Le Poisson Rouge, and Little Island.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Psychological Horror Classic of Ghosts, Folklore & Childhood Imagination (1944)
Experience the haunting atmosphere of The Curse of the Cat People, a mid-century psychological thriller that weaves together ghosts, wishing rings, legends, and childhood memories. Produced by horror innovator Val Lewton, the film offers a chilling exploration of fantasy and fear. A discussion with film scholars follows the screening.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Cycle of Seasons; The Cyclical Re-Emergance of Human Concern
Bay Area artist Emily Harter strives to create a world between comedy and allegory -- where art historical tropes mirror current crises. Her work uniquely draws from the Dutch painting genre and the Golden Age of American cartoons. The current work on view includes four drawings and four paintings, which touch on the four seasons -- a common artistic trope in northern Renaissance art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Watch Clueless (1995) Outdoors
Grab a seat or bring your own blanket and watch a screening of Clueless. Synopsis: A beautiful, popular, wealthy high school student wants to do "good deeds". She befriends a newcomer and decides to give her a makeover while playing matchmaker for her teachers and examining her own existence. Director: Amy Heckerling Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy Doors open at 5pm with each movie starting at 6pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Screening | First Episode of German True Crime Miniseries + Talk with the Filmmakers
The German Film Office presents a screening of the “December” episode from the true crime series ZEIT Verbrechen, with director Mariko Minoguchi and award-winning actor Samuel Benito in person. Based on the same-titled true crime podcast published by the German weekly DIE ZEIT, the ZEIT Verbrechen miniseries consists of four hour-long episodes, each of which focuses on a different crime. “December” is the first episode in this series and is based on the podcast episode “110 – Bei Anruf Tod.” ZEIT Verbrechen celebrated its world premiere at the 2024 Berlinale.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $50
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Jazz | Tribute to GRAMMY-Winning Musician/Composer Joe Ford
This concert is a tribute to composer and musician James Allen "Joe" Ford, Jr. who played on two Grammy winning albums and three Grammy nominated albums, and who received the Jazz Legacy Award. Eli Asher, trumpet,, Julien Hucq, alto sax, Michael Cochrane, piano, Calvin Hill, bass, and Steve Johns, drums, will play jazzy tunes by Ford and his contemporaries. Program: Joe Ford (1947-2025) Conscious Decision Larry Willis (1942-2019) To Wisdom the Prize Joe Ford (1947-2025) Blues Muse Joe Ford (1947-2025) X Joe Ford (1947-2025) Interior Motive Michael Cochrane (1948-) No Stone Left Unturned
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Accordion Virtuoso: Fairytales & Original Compositions
Hanzhi Wang crafts new and original pieces, drawing inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen’s stories and her hometown, Suzhou, where tradition and innovation come together. She’s spearheading the resurgence of her instrument on the world’s largest classical music stages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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Concert | Latin GRAMMY-Nominated Band Performs Diverse Music (In Person AND Online!)
The electrifying trio DARUMAS makes their headlines their first show in New York City. Blending sounds across diverse musical roots--Latin funk, pop, and a touch of old-school charm, the Latin GRAMMY-nominated DARUMAS brings together multi-talented musicians Aldana Aguirre, Ceci Leon, and Vedala Vilmond, whose mosaic of cultural influences and musical styles aims to imbue their music with the spirit of resilience and positivity and promises a musical experience like no other. For ages 12+. There are three 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. 3. The event will also be streamed live for free on the linked web page.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Multimedia Disability Arts Experience
Brimming with fervent energy and luscious intimacy, The Next TiMes is Kinetic Light’s stunning new multimedia disability arts experience. Collaborating Artists Kayla Hamilton and Tatiana Cholewa join Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson in this enthralling universe — an exploration of resilience, love, power, and connection. Featuring an original score, novel audience technology, otherworldly video projections, and vivid multitrack audio description, The Next TiMes embodies Kinetic Light’s core belief that access is art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Pay-What-You-Wish, Tickets required
8:00 pm
Regular: $27
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Regular: $27
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8:00 pm
Regular: $40
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