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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on October 15, 2025?
42 free events take place on Wednesday, October 15 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 15 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 15, 2025?
42 free events take place on Wednesday, October 15 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 15 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!
42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)
If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages
Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Autumn Indoor Yoga
Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria leads a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Figure Drawing in the Park
This event offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Master Class | Learn the Ins-and-Outs of Double Bass Mastery
Double bassist Olivier Thierry, a member of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, provides his expertise in the fine details of great double bass playing via a distance learning lesson.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity
This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Festival | Outdoor Augmented Reality Art Experience at a Major NYC Plaza
This open outdoor space becomes an immersive, multi-dimensional canvas with a series of augmented reality art installations--opening in succession and accessible through web-based technology, for free from your smartphone. The wondrous poetry of Lincoln Center Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne blooms to life across the plaza and along the facades of the halls. Each commission presented as part of the series invites the audience to expand their perception of reality and space, and offers an entry point into a hidden realm--where digital media and the real world coexist to create something refreshingly new.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Elevated Outdoor Tai Chi
Tai chi--the ultimate mind and body workout, often described as "meditation in motion"--involves slow, fluid, continuous movements through formalized postures of centuries-old Chinese Taoist martial arts. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes to move around in. This event will be canceled if it rains.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Dance Lesson | Learn about Technique Approaches & Background: Ballet & Alignment
In these dance classes teachers guide participants through technique and movement while informing about technique and historical background based on the teachings of renowned choreographer Elaine Summers. These classes will be on a first come, first served basis. 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
Gallery Talk | Fashion and the Unconscious: Nearly 100 Striking Garments Created by McQueen, Kawakubo, Westwood & More
This groundbreaking exhibition explores the cultural history of fashion through the lens of psychoanalysis. Nearly 100 striking garments by designers such as Alexander McQueen, Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, and Rick Owens are reinterpreted through themes of the body, sexuality, and the unconscious. This five-year research project delves into how desire is stitched into the fabric of what we wear.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Live from the Archive: Celia Cruz Letters, Diaspora Stories & More
This isn't your typical museum visit. Step into a live, interactive archive experience where nearly 50 years of Harlem, Caribbean, and African Diaspora history are being uncovered, in real time. Archivists are actively unboxing and cataloging cultural treasures, and visitors are invited to witness (and even take part in) the process. Some discoveries include a personal letter from a Latin music legend, rare conference recordings, and never-before-seen photographs from international gatherings. Chat with archivists, share stories, and engage with the living history of a vibrant community.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Concert | SNL-Featured BMCC Signature Ensemble
The BMCC Signature Ensemble brings together some of the college’s most talented vocalists and instrumentalists, including both current students and accomplished alumni. Celebrated for their artistry and professionalism, the ensemble has performed at major events, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, US Open, and Saturday Night Live (SNL), as well as at renowned venues such as WBGO, Trinity Church, and St Paul’s Chapel, proudly representing BMCC’s vibrant music program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Lesson | Cooking Demonstration with Chef Jess Shadbolt
Enjoy a special cooking demo with Chef Jess Shadbolt of Jupiter. Watch as she brings market-fresh ingredients to life in a recipe designed to inspire your own seasonal cooking. Stop by to sample, learn, and take home the recipe to try yourself!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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
Jazz | Live jazz Standards
Relax to the sounds of classic jazz as guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guests perform timeless standards from the American Songbook. This lively midweek set offers a perfect musical break, blending smooth melodies and swing in an intimate setting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Weekly Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies
A moving weekly bagpipe tribute honors those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as individuals affected by the lasting health impacts of that day. The tribute begins with a performance near a symbolic column preserved from the site, followed by a second performance in a nearby outdoor space.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works by J.S. Bach & Poulenc for Ensemble & Choir in a Historic Church
Trinity's organist, Avi Stein, will perform with Trinity Choir and NOVUS ensemble in J.S. Bach's most ambitious and jubilant motet for double choir, Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, as well as the Organ Concerto in G Minor by Francis Poulenc.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Workshop | Outdoor Landscape Art Class
Artists of all skill levels can be inspired by park surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels, and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980): Psychological Horror Film with Jack Nicholson & Shelley Duvall
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future. Director: Stanley Kubrick Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, Danny Lloyd Stanley Kubrick was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and photographer. Widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, his films were nearly all adaptations of novels or short stories, spanning a number of genres and gaining recognition for their intense attention to detail, innovative cinematography, extensive set design, and dark humor. While many of Kubrick's films were controversial and initially received mixed reviews upon release, most were nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes, or BAFTA Awards, and underwent critical re-evaluations. Jack Nicholson is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. Throughout his five-decade career he received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Film Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He also received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award in 1994 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2001. Shelley Duvall was an American actress and producer widely known for her portrayal of distinctive, often eccentric characters. In the 1980s, Duvall became famous for her leading roles, which include Olive Oyl in Altman's live-action feature version of Popeye (1980) and Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining (1980).
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Music & Theater Showcase
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) is proud to present performances from their music, speech, communication, and theater arts departments on stage. Performances will feature the college's extraordinarily talented students showcasing a wide variety of contemporary and original material.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Chess Fundamentals
In this hands-on workshop led by NYC Chess Connections, participants will learn the fundamentals of chess, from how each piece moves to recognizing and executing basic checkmate patterns. Perfect for beginners, with plenty of opportunities for questions and interactive play. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Club | Novella Discussion Group: The Propagandist by Cécile Desprairies
"Cécile Desprairies's novel, The Propagandist, is full of so many secrets that it's a wonder she managed to write it all."—The New York Times Read this novella before the meeting and discuss it with other readers! Synopsis: In a grand Paris apartment, a young girl attends gatherings regularly organized by her mother. The women talk about beauty secrets and gossip, but the mood grows dark when the past, notably World War II, comes under coded discussion in hushed tones. Years later, the silent witness to these sessions has become a prominent historian, and with this chilling autobiographical novel she sets out to unmask enigmatic figures in and around her family.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Clueless (1995): 90s Teen Classic
At a wealthy Beverly Hills high school, queen bee Cher excels at makeovers and matchmaking. Until her makeovers and matches threaten to upend her perfect life... Director: Amy Heckerling Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Evening Rowing Along the New York City Skyline
Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Bring water and sunscreen. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Financial Wellness Session: Investing 101
Investing has a language all its own, but getting comfortable with it can help you become a more knowledgeable and confident investor. The group will cover some of the most common terms to help you feel more optimistic when investing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Soul Line Dance Moves
Soul Line Dancing, in partnership with Go Hard Dance!, offers energetic and fun movements set to the beat of R&B, gospel, and contemporary hits. These dance moves can be done without a partner and will improve your cardiovascular health while providing an opportunity to boost your social interactions. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
$5, registration required
$5, registration required
Workshop | Community Run
Lace up for a community run welcoming all paces!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Arts Experts Disucss New Photography Project about Water & Politics
Enjoy a panel discussion featuring photographer Zoe Leonard, curator José Esparza Chong Cuy, and artist/writer/editor Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa about Leonard's major photographic project, Al río / To the River. Produced over a period of six years, beginning in 2016, the work poses the question: “What does it mean to ask a body of water to perform a political task?” Consisting of photographs taken along the 1,200 mile stretch where the Rio Grande/Río Bravo is used to demarcate the international boundary between Mexico and the United States, Al río follows the river from the border cities of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico. The program will begin with presentations by José Esparza Chong Cuy and Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, followed by a conversation with Zoe Leonard. Aimé Iglesias Lukin, director and chief curator of Americas Society, will moderate the discussion. A reception will follow to close the evening. Early arrival is suggested as space is limited, and entry is not guaranteed for late arrivals.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Board Games Meet-Up
Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Ensemble Works by Poulenc & More in a Historic Church
Organist Avi Stein joins with the strings of NOVUS ensemble to present Francis Poulenc's Organ Concerto in G Minor and Walter Piston's Prelude and Allegro for Organ and Strings. He will also perform Julius Reubke's Sonata on the 94th Psalm, a meditation comparable to a great Romantic tone poem, and his own arrangement of the spiritual Troubled Water, by Margaret Bonds.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | In Conversation with Acclaimed Photographer Gillian Laub
Renowned photographer Gillian Laub joins Michi Jigarjian for a wide-ranging conversation on art, storytelling, and creative practice. This special event provides insight into Laub’s acclaimed work and her exploration of photography as a means of memory and connection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Saving Lives to the Beat: CPR and Tunes
In collaboration with artist David Balula, join this hybrid public concert and CPR/First-Aid training workshop. Active participants and viewing audience members alike have the opportunity to learn life-saving skills. An optional CPR/AED certification will be available for those who complete the required online pre-training. While cultivating these life-saving skills, expect musical performances by Russell E.L. Butler and Mali Mase, who will create a lively and ambient score.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Sunset Tunes in the Park with Emerging Musicians
Sunset performance by emerging artists from the one-of-a-kind jazz program at Church Street School of Music & Art. The Tribeca Jazz Institute was created by top NYC jazz artists for exceptional young musicians whose goal is to take their playing to the next level.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Trailblazing Austrian Sculptor Vally Wieselthier's Works + Artist Exhibit in Contemporary Dialogue
Enjoy for the opening of Vally Wieselthier: Sculpting Modernism, the first U.S. retrospective of the groundbreaking Viennese artist. This landmark exhibition brings together works from leading international collections, highlighting Wieselthier's exuberant, boundary-pushing approach that blurred the lines between fine art and craft. Known for her bold forms, vivid colors, and playful irreverence, she challenged traditional ideals of femininity and beauty while redefining ceramics as a vehicle of avant-garde innovation. Complementing Wieselthier's oeuvre is a new site-specific installation by New York-based Austrian artist Sascha Mallon, offering a contemporary dialogue with her life and work. Together, the exhibition presents Wieselthier as a trailblazer whose creativity and daring continue to resonate across time and place.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Learn about Russia's Foreign Policy & Strategy
This talk from CIA Russia-watcher Peter Clement revolves around two questions: Were there clear turning points in the hardening of Putin's policy toward the US and the West more broadly since he became Russia's president in 2000? And what factors led Putin to eschew largely successful foreign policy pragmatism in favor of his fateful decision to reinvade Ukraine?
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Two Nonfiction Authors Discuss Identity, Freedom, & Belonging in Brooklyn
The authors of two recent books—The Cities We Need by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani and Brooklynites by Prithi Kanakamedala—talk about what it means to build freedom and belonging in place. Exploring people's stories in Brooklyn during two very different time periods—at the birth of the city in the 19th century and at the turn of the 21st century—these two books lay out the shaping of a city through a search for social justice and belonging, and the spaces that people make for themselves. In comparison, and companionship, these two books illuminate a future way forward to build more just and free communities. Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities that Shaped a Borough by Prithi Kanakamedala uncovers the silences in the archive to bring to life the free Black community of the nineteenth century, which attracted people from all walks of life—businesswomen, church leaders, laborers, and writers—who sought to grow their city in a radical anti-slavery vision despite their freedom being threatened by racism. The Cities We Need: Essential Stories of Everyday Places by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani builds on twenty years of residents’ oral history, and the author’s expressive photography, illuminating what's at stake through the lens of the everyday places they visit—from diners to churches to donut shops—which are threatened by the gentrification and large-scale development that are silently displacing these citizens.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | NPR-Featured Violinist Performance + Awards Ceremony
Performance with violinist Jacqueline Rodenbeck, a 17-year-old violinist from Tucson, AZ. Rodenbeck will be the sixth annual recipient of the National Arts Club’s Herman and Mary Neuman Music Award. She has been featured on NPR’s acclaimed program From the Top. Renowned WQXR host Elliott Forrest will host the concert and award ceremony.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Singer-Guitarist Duo Perform Transportive Songs
The duo Love? said the Commander headline their first NYC show. Hailing from the Philadelphia-Jersey area, Kate Hall and Chris Bishop met on Craigslist in the winter of 2018 and have been writing, recording, and performing together ever since. Hall's powerful vocals and lyricism melt with Bishop's intricate, dynamic guitars, and the transportive songs from the darlings of the WNYC Public Song Project will take you aloft and away with little more than guitar, strings, and compelling singing. For ages 12+. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Tuesday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Weekly Social Skate Through the City
Join a NYC tradition dating back to 1996! Every Wednesday night from April through October, skaters gather for a fun, social ride through the city streets. All skill levels welcome--just bring your skates and good vibes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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